V-tech Crazy Legs Learning Bugs User manual

User's Manual
© 2005 VTech
Printed in China
91-02131-000
Crazy Legs Learning Bugs™

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 fulfill 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 first 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.vtech.com
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Introduction
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Crazy Legs Learning Bugs™
learning toy.
The VTech®Crazy Legs Learning Bugs™ is an interactive pull toy
for toddlers 12 months and up. These silly bugs have crazy bendable
legs for shape sorting fun. Learning colors, shapes, numbers,
vocabulary and music has never been as much fun than with the
adorable mommy and baby bugs. Quickly release the shape sorter
pieces by pressing the baby bug and you’ll be shape sorting again in
no time. Rolling design promotes crawling and walking skills. Toddlers
willalsoberewardedwith singing and music whenthebugsaremoved
across the floor.
ACTIVITY
SELECTOR
SWITCH
LIGHT-UP
SHAPE
BUTTONS
BABY BUG
BUTTON
SHAPE
SORTER
PIECES
OPTIONAL PULL CORD
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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
- One VTech®Crazy Legs Learning Bugs™ 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 the battery cover on the bottom of
the unit. Use a coin or a screwdriver to
loosen the screw.
3. Install 2 new ‘AA’ (UM-3/LR6) batteries
followingthediagraminsidethebatterybox.
(The use of new alkaline batteries is
recommendedformaximumperformance.)
4. Replace the battery cover and tighten the
screw to secure the battery cover.
BATTERY NOTICE
• Installbatteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to avoid
leakage.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not use batteries of different types.
• Remove batteries from the equipment 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.
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• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Only batteries of the same and equivalent type as recommended
are to be used.
• Donotmixalkaline, standard(carbon-zinc)orrechargeable(nickel-
cadmium) batteries.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. ACTIVITY SELECTOR SWITCH
To turn the unit ON, slide ACTIVITY
SELECTOR SWITCH to one of the five
modes of play. To turn the unit OFF, slide
the ACTIVITY SELECTOR SWITCH to the
OFF position.
2. MODES OF PLAY
Thefivemodesofplay includeNUMBERS,
SHAPES & COLORS, FOLLOW ME,
INSECTIDENTIFICATION&SOUNDSand
MUSIC.
3. PULL CORD
To convert the unit from a push toy to a pull
toy, remove the pull cord from the battery
compartment and thread it through the
eyelet on the bottom of the bug. For your
child’ssafety,we suggest you storethe pull
cord in the compartment until your child is
walking.
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4. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®Crazy Legs Learning Bugs™
will automatically power-down after approximately 30 seconds
without input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing any
button, rolling the bugs or sliding the activity selector.
ACTIVITIES
1. Slide the activity selector switch to turn
the unit on and select a mode of play. You
will hear a song followed by an introductory
phrase when the unit is first turned on. You
will also hear a phrase introducing the
selectedmode.The lights will flash with the
sounds.
2. Insert the shape sorter pieces or press the
light-up shape buttons to learn numbers,
colors, shapes, insect names, sounds and
melodies depending on the selected mode.
In the music mode, insert a shape sorter
piece or press a light-up shape button to
activiate a melody. Press the same shape
again to hear the insect sound play over the
melody. The lights will flash with the sound.
3. In follow me mode, you are encouraged to
follow the light patterns. You will hear the
phrase "Follow the flashing lights, ready?
Go!" Then a light will flash. When the light
has finished flashing, press the
correspondingshapebutton.Eachsequence
contains no more than three steps.
"Follow the
flashing lights,
ready? Go!"
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When the correct sequence has been
repeated, you will hear a clapping sound.
You will be given two chances to repeat the
correct sequence. When an incorrect
button has been pressed, you will hear
"Oops, follow the flashing lights again!".
4. Press the baby bug button to release the
shapesorterpieces. Youwillhearaphrase
encouraging you to insert the shape sorter
pieces again. The lights will flash with the
sounds.
5. Roll the bugs to hear a song or random
melodies. When a melody is playing you
will also hear a variety of insect sounds
randomly play throughout the melody. The
lights will flash with the sounds.
6. Aftereverysixshapesare inserted, you will
be rewarded with the baby bug cheering.
The lights will flash with the sounds.
7. If there is no input to the unit after approximately ten seconds, you
will hear a variety of phrases encouraging you to continue playing.
After another ten seconds if there is still no input, you will hear
“bye-bye” and the unit will automatically power-down.
"Yay!"
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Care & Maintenance
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MELODY LIST
1. Row, Row, Row Your Boat
2. Old MacDonald Had a Farm
3. Sing a Song of Sixpence
4. If You’re Happy and You Know It
5. Mulberry Bush
6. Yankee Doodle
SUNG SONG LYRICS: (to the tune of Row, Row, Row Your Boat)
Sort, sort, sort my shapes.
Circles, hearts and squares.
My legs can bend, let’s play again,
Shapes are everywhere!
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 will not be 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.
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Troubleshooting
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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 will now be ready to play again.
5. If the product 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.
For information on this product warranty, please call VTech®at 1-800-
521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
CreatinganddevelopingInfant Learning productsisaccompanied
by a responsibility that we at VTech®take veryseriously. 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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Other Info
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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
determinedbyturningtheequipment offandon,the userisencouraged
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
THISDEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART15OFTHEFCCRULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE,AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUSTACCEPTANY
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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