V-tech Cody The Smart Cub User manual

User’s Manual
© 2013 VTech
Printed In China
91-002855-000 US
Cody The Smart CubTM

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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Cody The Smart Cub™ learning toy.
Touches and hugs equal learning with Cody The Smart Cub ™ by
VTech®! Cody and your child will grow together, learning greetings,
listening to bedtime music and special holiday and birthday wishes.
Personalize Cody through VTech® ’s Learning Lodge ™ with your child’s
name, favorite stories and so much more. Your child’s got a new best
friend ... just ask, he knows your name!
HAND/STORIES SPECIAL
DAYS &
BIRTHDAY
WISHES
FOOT/
PLAYTIME
MUSIC
HEART/
LOVING
MESSAGES
TUMMY/TIME-
RELATED
MESSAGES
BEDTIME
MUSIC

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Included In This Package
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
- One VTech®Cody The Smart Cub™ (model #1472)
- One USB cable
- One user’s 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.
ATTENTION: Pour la sécurité de votre enfant, débarrassez-vous
de tous les produits d’emballage tels que rubans
adhésifs, feuilles de plastique, attaches et étiquettes.
Ils ne font pas partie du jouet.
NOTE: Please keep this instruction manual as it contains important
information.
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
Locate the battery cover on electronic
box inside the unit. Use a screwdriver
to loosen the screw.
2. Install 2 new ‘AA’ (UM-3/LR6) batteries
following the diagram inside the battery
box. (The use of new alkaline batteries
is recommended for maximum
performance.)
3. Replace the battery cover and tighten
the screw to secure.

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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:alkaline,standard(carbon-
zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).
• 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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.
• Ifthebatteriesareremovedfromyourcubformorethan30seconds,
you will have to reset the cub’s internal clock by connecting it to the
Learning Lodge
™ .
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
With the VTech®Cody The Smart Cub™, safety comes first. To
ensure your child’s safety, please ensure the battery cover is securely
locked into position to avoid injury.
ATTENTION:
This product is in a try-me mode in the packaging. After opening the
package, turn the cub off and on again to proceed with normal play.
Getting Started

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PRODUCT FEATURES
1. OFF/VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH
Locate the electronic box inside your
cub.To turn the unit ON, slide the OFF/
VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH to the
low volume ( ) or high volume ( )
position.To turn the unit OFF, slide the
OFF/VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH to
the OFF ( ) position.
2. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®Cody The Smart Cub™will
automatically power-down after approximately 40 seconds without
input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing any button.
PERSONALIZING YOUR CUB
You can personalize Cody The Smart Cub™with your child’s name,
birthday, favorite things, special days, music and more by connecting
to the VTech®Learning Lodge™.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Before you can connect the VTech®Cody The Smart Cub™ to your
computer, you need to install the VTech®Cody The Smart Cub™
software on your computer. To obtain the VTech®Cody The Smart
Cub™ software, please go to the VTech®Cody The Smart Cub™
download site at http://www.vtechkids.com/download and download
the setup file.
Once the setup process is complete,
connect the VTech®Cody The Smart
Cub™ to the computer using a USB cable.
Locate the USB port on the battery box
inside your cub and connect your cub to
the computer with the included USB cable.
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PERSONALIZING YOUR CODY THE SMART CUB™
• About Me: Follow the instructions to personalize your cub with your
child’s name, birthday and favorite things.
 Important:Pleaseenterthetimeanddatewhereyoulivetosetyour
cub’s internal clock.
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• Special Days: Choose days that are
special to your child and save them to
your cub. Cody The Smart Cub™will
reference these days as they approach
when your child presses his left hand.
• Personal Messages: Choose up to 11
special messages for your cub to say to
your child, such as morning, afternoon
and bedtime greetings, as well as loving
messages for any time of day. Hear time-
related messages by pressing your cub’s
tummy, and hear loving messages by
pressing the heart button.
• Stories: Your cub can be personalized
with stories starring your child! Personal
content chosen in the About Me section
will be added to the short stories that
you choose here. Hear the stories by
pressing your cub’s right hand
• Music: Choose music to add to your
cub. Select up to 8 playful sing-along
songs, 15 playtime melodies and 15
bedtime melodies. Be sure to save the
sing-along songs and playtime melodies
first, then choose bedtime melodies and
save again. Enjoy the downloaded music
by pressing your cub’s right foot and left
foot.
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• Youcanreturntoanyscreenatanytimetomakechanges.
• To begin playing, disconnect Cody The Smart Cub™from your
computer and remove the USB cable from your cub.
If your cub has been connected to the Learning Lodge™for more than
15 minutes without input, the cub will play a reminder, then go into sleep
mode. Disconnect your cub from your computer, then turn it off and back
on again to resume play.
ACTIVITIES
1. ON/OFF BUTTON
Once the main power is on, press the
ON/OFF BUTTON on your cub’s ear
to turn it ON and OFF.You must press
and hold this button for more than two
seconds to turn off your cub.
2. SPECIAL DAYS & BIRTHDAY
WISHES
Squeeze the left hand to hear about
celebrations. If you have downloaded
Special Days content from the Learning
Lodge ™ , you will hear phrases, songs
and other music related to the special
days you have downloaded.
3. HAND/STORIES
Squeeze the right hand to learn about
the hand. If you have downloaded
Stories content from the Learning
Lodge™, you will hear stories starring
your child and your child’s favorite
things.
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Activities
4. FOOT/PLAYTIME MUSIC
Squeeze the left foot to learn about the
foot. You will also hear playful songs
and melodies. If you have downloaded
additional sing-along songs and
playtime melodies from the Learning
Lodge ™ , you will hear them, too.
5. BEDTIME MUSIC
Squeeze the right foot button to hear
bedtime melodies with three timer
settings – 5 minutes, 15 minutes and
30 minutes. If you have downloaded
additional bedtime music from the
Learning Lodge ™ , you will hear it,
too.
6. HEART/LOVING MESSAGES
Press the heart button to hear loving
messages. If you have downloaded
more loving messages from the
Learning Lodge ™ , you will hear
them, too.
7. TUMMY/TIME-RELATED
MESSAGES
Press the tummy button to learn about
the tummy. If you have downloaded
time-related messages from the
Learning Lodge ™ , you will hear
them, too.

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8. MOTION SENSOR
Hug and shake the VTech®Cody The Smart Cub™to hear loving
messages. If you have downloaded more loving messages from
the Learning Lodge ™ , you will hear them, too.
INCLUDED PLAYTIME MELODIES
1. A-Tisket, A-Tasket
2. Humpty Dumpty
3. Jack and Jill
4. London Bridge
5. Three Little Kittens
6. Old King Cole
7. Polly Wolly Doodle
8. Ring Around the Rosie
9. Teddy Bears’ Picnic
10. Old MacDonald Had a Farm
11. The Bear Went over the Mountain
12. Did You Ever See a Lassie?
13. The Farmer in the Dell
14. The Glow Worm
15. I’ve Been Working on the Railroad
Melody List

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Melody List
INCLUDED SING-ALONG SONGS
SONG 1
Hello, my friend!
Let’s learn and play.
We’ll have fun, lots of fun, all the day!
SONG 2
Touch my ears,
Wiggle my toes,
Tickle my tummy,
Tap my nose!
SONG 3
Pat my head,
Rub my feet,
Hold my hand,
You’re beary sweet!
SONG 4
With my eyes,
I can see,
You’re my friend,
And you love me!

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INCLUDED BEDTIME MUSIC
1. Lullaby (Brahms)
2. Greensleeves (Traditional)
3. Canon in D (Pachelbel)
4. New World Symphony (Dvorak)
5. Serenade (Haydn)
6. Minuet in G (Bach)
7. Symphony No. 5 (Beethoven)
8. Ode to Joy (Beethoven)
9. Sleeping Beauty Waltz Op. 66 (Tchaikovsky)
10. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (Mozart)
11. All Through the Night (Traditional)
12. Au Clair de la Lune (Traditional)
13. Moonlight Sonata (Traditional)
14. Rock-a-Bye, Baby (Traditional)
15. Air (Bach)
CARE AND 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.
Melody List

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Care & Maintenance/Troubleshooting
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 an entire set of new
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 our Consumer
Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697
in Canada.
DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF
LIABILITY
VTech®Electronics North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers assume
no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this
handbook. VTech®Electronics North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers
assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties that
may arise through the use of this product. VTech®Electronics North
America, L.L.C. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any
damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction,
dead battery, or repairs.
Company: VTech®Electronics North America, L.L.C.
Address: 1155 West Dundee Road, Suite 130, Arlington Heights, IL,
60004 USA
Phone: [phone] 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.
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
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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Other Info
Caution: changes or modifications 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.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)