V-tech Around Town Baby Driver User manual

Dear Parent:
Ever notice the look on your baby’s face when they learn something
new through their own discovery? These self-accomplished moments
are a parent’s greatest reward. To help fulll them, VTech®created
the Infant Learning‚ series of toys.
These unique interactive learning toys directly respond to what
children do naturally – play! Using innovative technology, these
toys react to baby’s interactions, making each play experience fun
and unique as they learn age-appropriate concepts like rst words,
numbers, shapes, colors and music. More importantly, VTech®’s
Infant Learning toys develop baby’s mental and physical abilities
by inspiring, engaging and teaching.
At VTech®,we know that a child has the ability to do great things.
That’s why all of our electronic learning products are uniquely
designed to develop a child’s mind and allow them to learn to the
best of their ability. We thank you for trusting VTech®with the
important job of helping your child learn and grow!
Sincerely,
Your Friends at VTech®
To learn more about Infant Learning‚and other VTech®toys, visit
www.vtechkids.com
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INTRDUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Around Town Baby Driver™
learning toy.
The Around Town Baby Driver™ takes little ones on a ride through
learning! As they learn letters and colors, babies will delight in fun
phrases, whimsical sounds and upbeat melodies. They’ll also develop
motor skills by turning the wheel, moving the joystick and pressing
the buttons.
Introduction
EASY-TO-PRESS
CHARACTER BUTTON
ILLUMINATED
TRAFFIC LIGHT
TRAFFIC LIGHT
CONTROL BUTTON
MUSIC
BUTTON
ON/OFF/VOLUME
CONTROL SWITCH
SMOOTH
JOYSTICK WITH
UP/DOWN
DIRECTION
EASY-TO-TURN
SOFT, FABRIC
WHEEL
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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
- One VTech®Around Town Baby Driver™ learning toy
- One instruction manual
WARNING: All packing materials, such as tape, plastic sheets,
wire ties and tags are not part of this toy, and should
be discarded for your child’s safety.
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate battery cover on the back of the
unit. Use a coin or screwdriver to loosen
the screw.
3. Install 2 new ‘AA’ batteries following the
diagram inside the battery box.
4. Replace the battery cover and tighten the
screw to secure.
BATTERY NOTICE
• The use of new alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum
performance.
• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to avoid
leakage.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc)
or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).
Getting Started
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• Remove the batteries from the equipment when the unit will not be
used for an extended period of time
• Always remove exhausted batteries from the equipment.
• Do not dispose of batteries in re.
• Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Only batteries of the same and equivalent type as recommended are
to be used.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. ON/OFF/VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH
To turn the unit ON, turn the ON/OFF/
VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH to the
LOW VOLUME ( ) or HIGH VOLUME
( ) position. To turn the unit OFF, turn
the ON/OFF/VOLUME CONTROL
SWITCH to the OFF ( ) position.
2. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®Around Town Baby Driver™
learning toy will automatically power-down after approximately 30
seconds without input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing
any button, spinning the wheel or moving the joystick.
Product Features
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ACTIVITIES
1. Turn the ON/OFF/VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH to turn the unit ON.
You will hear an ignition sound, an inviting song and a friendly phrase.
The lights will ash with the sounds.
2. Turn the fabric wheel, press the character button, traffic light
button or music button and push or pull the joystick to learn
letters, colors, words, sounds and music. The lights will ash with the
sounds.
Activities
" UP... "
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Activities
3. If there is no input to the unit after approximately 10 seconds, you will
hear an inviting song. After another 10 seconds if there is still no input,
the unit will play another song. If there continues to be no input to the
unit, it will automatically power-down.
MELODY LIST:
1. B-I-N-G-O
2. How Much is that Doggy in the Window?
3. I’ve Been Working on the Railroad
4. Hickory Dickory Dock
5. Mulberry Bush
SUNG SONG LYRICS (to the tune of London Bridge)
Happily, we drive through town.
Here and there, all around.
Happily, we drive through town.
Come along.
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Care & Maintenance/ Troubleshooting
CARE & MAINTENANCE
1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
2. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat
source.
3. Remove the batteries when the unit is not in use for an extended period
of time.
4. Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces and do not expose the unit to
moisture or water.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the program/activity stops working or malfunctions,
please follow these steps:
1. Please turn the unit OFF.
2. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.
3. Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace the batteries.
4. Turn the unit ON. The unit should now be ready to play again.
5. If the product still does not work, replace with a new set of
batteries.
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department at
1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada, and a service
representative will be happy to help you.
For information on this product’s warranty, please call VTech®at 1-800
521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing Infant Learning products is accompanied
by a responsibility that we at VTech®take very seriously. We make
every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information, which forms
the value of our products. However, errors sometimes can occur.
It is important for you to know that we stand behind our products
and encourage you to call our Consumer Services Department at
1-800-521-2010 in the U.S., or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada, with
any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. A service
representative will be happy to help you.
FCC Notice:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Other Info
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Caution : changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT
MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH
CANADIAN ICES-003.
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME
À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.
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