V-tech Build & Discover Workbench User manual

User’s Manual
Build & Learn
Workbench™
91-02130-002
© 2005 VTECH
Printed in China

Dear Parent,
At VTech®we know how important the first day of school is for
your child. To help prepare preschoolers for this important event,
VTech®has developed the Preschool Learning™ series of
interactive toys.
PreschoolLearning™ features funcharactersandinvitingschool
themes that use technology to capture a child’s attention and teach
important preschool skills like spelling, counting and the alphabet.
These vital skills are taught in a way that’s both fun and highly
engaging to maintain a child’s interest. Children will also be
introduced to fun school subjects such as art class, music class and
even recess! With Preschool Learning™, learning is fun from
day one!
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 Preschool Learning™ and other VTech®toys, visit
www.vtech.com

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Build & Learn Workbench™.
The VTech®Build & Learn Workbench™is an electronic workbench
for children to learn and have fun while engaging in constructive role-
playing activities. Children can have fun exploring the workbench in
self-guidedplay,orchoosefromtheinteractiveactivitiesandlearnabout
tools, colors, numbers, shapes, letters and vocabulary. Fun sounds
and responses provide added fun!
Introduction
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SawWrenchHammer Screwdriver
26 touch-sensitive
projects
Sawing station
Workbench
Tool storage
Number Dial

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One VTech®Build & Learn Workbench™learning toy
• Fourplasticworkshop tools:screwdriver,wrench,hammer andsaw
• 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 OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the
bottom of the unit.
3. Open the battery cover.
4. Install 3 new “AA” (UM-3/LR6)
batteries into the compartment as
illustrated. (The use of new, alkaline
batteries is recommended for
maximum performance.)
5. Replace the battery cover.
Getting Started
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BATTERY NOTICE
• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+,-) signs to avoid
leakage.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not use batteries of different types.
• Remove exhausted or new batteries from the unit when the unit
will not be used for an extended period of time.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• 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.
TO BEGIN PLAY
1. ON/OFF BUTTON
To turn the unit on, press the ON/OFF
BUTTON.
PresstheON/OFF BUTTON againtoturn
the unit off.
2. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech® Build &Learn Workbench™
will automatically turn off after a while without input. The unit can
be turned on again by pressing the ON/OFF BUTTON.
To Begin Play
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ACTIVITY FEATURES
Safety Tips
Press the Safety Tips button anytime while
playingandahelpful safety tip willbeplayed.
Free Play Activity
Afterthe unit is turnedon, it automatically entersthe Free Play activity.
While playing in another activity, you can quickly enter Free Play by
pressing the Free Play button.
While in Free Play, the following responses are heard:
1) Use the Hammer to pound on the two
nails. You will hear a sound effect for
eachoneand some fun and educational
phrases.
2) Use the Wrench to turn the two bolts.
You will hearasound effectforeach one
and some fun and educational phrases.
Activities
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“Blue Nail!”
“Purple Bolt!”
“Nails are
sharp, so
be careful!”

3) Use the Screwdriver to turn the four
screws. You will hear a sound effect for
each one and some fun and educational
phrases.
4) Use the Saw to saw the wood on the
sawing table.As you saw the wood, you
will hear a sawing sound and numbers
will be counted out loud each time you
saw.
5) Turn the Vice dial to any number and it
will say the number.
6) Press the buttons on the Alphabet
Board,youwill hearcorrespondingletter
name follow by the object's name.
Activities
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“One,Two,
Three!”
“Two!”
“Big Circle
Screw!”
“A is for
airplane!”

Follow Me Activity
Press the Follow Me button to get into this activity.
1. After you hear: “1, 2, 3 follow me,”
you will be asked to complete task
using your tools.
2. Follow the instructions and successfully
finish the task. If you make a mistake
you’ll be able to try again. After three
incorrect responses, a new task will be
asked.
Fix It Activity
PresstheFix It button to get into this activity.
1. After you hear: “Ready for a building
project?Let’sgo,”youwillhearthesound
of an object, and then you’ll be told that
the object is broken… and you have to
fix it! Listen to the instructions, and
complete each task in order.
Activities
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“Let’s saw the
wood 10 times!”
“First,turn
the dial to the
number 9!”
“Could you turn
the grey bolt?”

2. Afteryouhavefinishedaproject,youwill
hear that the object is fixed and a
rewarding song will play. Then a new
project will be given.
3. Ifyoucan’tfinishthestepswithinthe time
limit or any step is done incorrectly three
times, it will move on to the next project
and you can start again.
Busy Task Activity
Press the Busy Task button to get into this activity.
1. After you hear: “Let’s see how fast you
can work! Ready?” you’ll be given a
seriesoftasksto complete asfastasyou
can.
2. Each time you complete a series, the
next series gets even faster. So prepare
to work quickly!
Activities
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“Wow! The
airplane is
working again!”
“Turn a screw!”
“Here's a real
challenge -
let's work faster!”
“Oops, you
can try that
again later!”

3. Ifyoucan’tfinishthestepswithinthe time
limit or any step is done incorrectly three
times, you’ll start over from the previous
level.
Find It Activity
Press the Find It button to get into this
activity. This button is located on the
Alphabet Board.
1) You will be asked to find either:
• a letter (A-Z)
• the beginning letter of a certain object
• anobject,basedonlisteningtoitssound
effect
2) You have to answer the question by
pressing one of the buttons on the
Alphabet Board. If you can’t answer
within the time limit, or you answer
incorrectly three times, a new question
will be asked.
Activities
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“Look around
your bench.
Let’s play a
find it game.”
“Can you
find the
Piano?”
“M is for
Music box!”
“Uh oh, let’s
start again!”

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
sources.
3. Remove the batteries when the unit is not in use for an extended
period of time.
4. Do not drop the unit on a hard surface and do not expose the unit
to excess moisture.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Ifforsomereasontheprogram/activitystopsworking,thenpleasefollow
these steps:
1. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.
2. Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace the batteries.
3. Turn the unit back ON. The unit will now be ready to play again.
4. If the unit still does not work, replace with an entire set of new
batteries.
Iftheproblempersists,pleasecallourConsumerServicesDepartment
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.
Troubleshooting
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing Preschool 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.
NOTE:
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
interferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radiocommunications. However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determinedbyturning the equipmentoffandon,theuserisencouraged
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
Important Note
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