V-tech Count & Learn Turtle User manual

User’s Manual
© 2016 VTech
Printed in China
91-003153-000 US
Count & Learn TurtleTM

Dear Parent,
At VTech®, we know how important the first day  school is for your
child. To help prepare preschoolers for this important event, VTech® has
developed the Preschool Learning™ series  interactive ts.
Preschool Learning™ features fun characters and inviting school themes
that use technology to capture a child’s aention and teach important
preschool skills like spelling, counting and the alphabet. ese vital skills
are taught in a way that's bh fun and highly engaging to maintain a
child's interest. Children will also be introduced to fun school suects
such as art cla, music cla and even rece! With Preschool Learning™,
learning is fun om day one!
At VTech®, we know that a child has the ability to do great things.
at’s why all  our electronic learning products are uniquely designed
to develop a child’s mind and allow them to learn to the best  their
ability. We thank you for trusting VTech® with the important job 
helping your child learn and grow!
Sincerely,
Your iends at VTech®
To learn more about VTech® ts, visit vtechkids.com

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Count & Learn Turtle™.
The Count & Learn Turtle™ introduces numbers, colors, shapes and
instruments in both English and Spanish using the twenty number
buttons and two rollers! The turtle also teaches early math skills and
plays fun sing-along songs and melodies.
INTRODUCTION
ACTIVITY SLIDER
SHAPES/COLORS
ROLLER
INSTRUMENTS
ROLLER
20 LIGHT-UP
NUMBER BUTTONS

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• OneCount & Learn Turtle™
• User’smanual
WARNING:
All packing materials, such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging
locks 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user’smanualasitcontainsimportantinformation.
Unlock the packaging locks:
Rotate the packing lock counter-clockwise 90
degrees.
Pull out the packing lock.
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover at the bottom of the
unit.
3. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw and
open the battery cover.
4. Install 2 new “AA” (AM-3/LR6) batteries into
the battery box as illustrated. (The use of new,
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alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum performance.)
5. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure.
BATTERY NOTICE
• Usenewalkalinebatteriesformaximumperformance.
• Useonlybatteriesofthesameorequivalenttypeasrecommended.
• Donotmixdifferenttypesofbatteries:alkaline,standard(carbon-
zinc) or rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH), or new and used batteries.
• Donotusedamagedbatteries.
• Insertbatterieswiththecorrectpolarity.
• Donotshort-circuitthebatteryterminals.
• Removeexhaustedbatteriesfromthetoy.
• Removebatteriesduringlongperiodsofnon-use.
• Donotdisposeofbatteriesinfire.
• Donotchargenon-rechargeablebatteries.
• Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging (if
removable).
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision.
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. ACTIVITY SLIDER
Slide the ACTIVITY SLIDER to select an
activity to play. Or slide the ACTIVITY SLIDER
to OFF ( ) to turn off the unit.
2. 20 LIGHT-UP NUMBER BUTTONS
Press the LIGHT-UP NUMBER BUTTONS to
learn numbers, counting, Spanish, addition or
select an answer in related activities.
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3. SHAPES/COLORS ROLLER
Roll the SHAPES/COLORS ROLLER to learn
7 shapes and 7 colors. In the Spanish activity,
the ROLLER will introduce shapes and colors
in Spanish. In the music activity, it will add fun
sounds into the music.
4. INSTRUMENT ROLLER
Roll the INSTRUMENT ROLLER to learn the
instrument names, facts and sounds. In the
Spanish activity, the ROLLER will introduce
instruments in Spanish. In the music activity,
it will add instrument sounds into the melody.
5. VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH
The VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH is located
on the bottom of the product. Slide the switch
to select between high and low volume.
6. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the Count & Learn Turtle™ will automatically
power down after several minutes of no input. The unit can be turned
on again by sliding the ACTIVITY SLIDER.
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ACTIVITIES:
The Count & Learn Turtle™ offers 5 activities to play.
Activity 1: Numbers and Counting
Move the ACTIVITY SLIDER to the second
position ( ) to enter this activity. Press any
of the NUMBER BUTTONS to learn about
numbers and start counting. The buttons will
then light-up one by one to teach counting.
Activity 2: Counting in Spanish
Move the ACTIVITY SLIDER to the third
position (
Spanish Spanish
oneone
unouno
) to enter this activity. Press any
of the NUMBER BUTTONS to learn how to
say the number in Spanish. The buttons will
then light up one by one to teach counting in
Spanish.
Activity 3: Follow the Lights
Move the ACTIVITY SLIDER to the fourth
position ( ) to enter this activity. Watch
as the buttons light up one by one, and then
repeatthesamesequence.Whenyouhave
answered 5 questions correctly, you will
progress to the next level. There are a total
of three levels to play.
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Activity 4: Add it Up
Move the ACTIVITY SLIDER to the fifth
position ( ) to enter this activity. The unit
will first select a number between one and ten.
Then, you will be asked to choose another
number between one and ten. After you have
selected the second number, the program
will add up both numbers and teach simple
addition by lighting the buttons one by one.
Activity 5: Music Fun
Move the ACTIVITY SLIDER to the sixth
position ( ) to enter this activity. Press a
number between one and ten to play number
related songs or press a number between
eleven and twenty to play a melody. Press a
NUMBER BUTTON at any time to change the
song or melody.
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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the program/activity stops working, then please
followthesesteps:
1. 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 back ON. The unit will now be ready to play again.
5. If the unit 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.
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
TROUBLESHOOTING
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing VTech®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.

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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.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operatetheequipment.
TROUBLESHOOTING

PRODUCT WARRANTY
This Warranty is applicable only to the original purchaser,
is non-transferable and applies only to “VTech” products or
parts. This product is covered by a 3-month Warranty from
the original purchase date, under normal use and service,
against defective workmanship and materials. This Warranty does not apply
to (a) consumable parts, such as batteries; (b) cosmetic damage, including
but not limited to scratches and dents; (c) damage caused by use with non-
VTech products; (d) damage caused by accident, misuse, unreasonable use,
immersion in water, neglect, abuse, battery leakage, or improper installation,
improper service, or other external causes; (e) damage caused by operating
the product outside the permitted or intended uses described by VTech in the
owner’s manual; (f) a product or part that has been modified (g) defects caused
by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to the normal aging of the product; or
(h) if any VTech serial number has been removed or defaced.
Prior to returning a product for any reason, please notify the VTech Consumer
Services Department, by sending an email to [email protected] or
calling 1-800-521-2010. If the service representative is unable to resolve the
issue, you will be provided instructions on how to return the product and have
it replaced under Warranty. Return of the product under Warranty must adhere
to the following rules:
If VTech believes that there may be a defect in the materials or workmanship of
the product and can confirm the purchase date and location of the product, we
will at our discretion replace the product with a new unit or product of comparable
value. A replacement product or parts assumes the remaining Warranty of the
original product or 30 days from the date of replacement, whichever provides
longer coverage.
THIS WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE
AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS,
WHETHER ORAL, WRITTEN, STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IF VTECH
CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES
THEN TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES
SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY AND
TO THE REPLACEMENT SERVICE AS DETERMINED BY VTECH IN ITS SOLE
DISCRETION.
To the extent permitted by law, VTech will not be responsible for direct, special,
incidental or consequential damages resulting from any breach of Warranty.
This Warranty is not intended to persons or entities outside the United States
of America. Any disputes resulting from this Warranty shall be subject to the
final and conclusive determination of VTech.