V-tech DIGIART Squiggles & Sounds User manual

91-003531-001 UK
Parent’s Guide
Squiggles & Sounds

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®DigiArt Squiggles & Sounds.
Create unique spiral designs using the four animal stencils and five
gears on the spiral art board. Hear playful responses, learn fun facts
about animals or listen to melodies while you create your masterpiece!
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One Squiggles & Sounds Board
• Four animal stencils
• Five gears
• One back board
• One marker
• One parent's guide
WARNING:
All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging
locks, removable tags, cable ties and packaging screws are not
part of this toy, and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
NOTE: Please keep this parent's guide as it contains important
information.
Unlock the packaging locks:
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the back of the unit.
Rotate the packaging locks 90 degrees
anticlockwise.
Pull out the packaging locks.

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3. Install 2 new AA (AM- 3 /LR 6 ) batteries
following the diagram inside the
battery box. (The use of new alkaline
batteries is recommended for maximum
performance).
4. Replace the battery cover.
BATTERY NOTICE
• Use new alkaline batteries or fully charged NI-MH (Nickel Metal-
hydride) rechargeable batteries for best 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, 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.
Disposal of batteries and product
The crossed-out wheelie bin symbols on products and batteries, or on
their respective packaging, indicates they must not be disposed
of in domestic waste as they contain substances that can be
damaging to the environment and human health.
The chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb, where marked, indicate that
the battery contains more than the specified value of mercury
(Hg), cadmium (Cd) or lead (Pb) set out in Battery Directive
(2006/66/EC).
The solid bar indicates that the product was placed on the
market after 13th August, 2005.
Help protect the environment by disposing of your product or
batteries responsibly.
For more information, please visit:
www.recycle-more.co.uk
www.recyclenow.com
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TRY ME MODE
If you’ve just taken the DigiArt Squiggles & Sounds out of the
packaging for the first time, you need to disable Try Me mode before
playing. To disable Try Me mode, insert one of the animal stencils and
the program will be reset to normal mode.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Spiral Gear
Sound Button
Animal
Stencil
Silly Sounds
Sensor Animal Stencil
Recognition
Area
Mode Switch
BACK BOARD INSTALLATION
1. Start with the spiral art board face down.
2. Insert the back board first into the upper left-hand corner and then
into the right-hand corner.
Marker

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STENCILS & GEARS STORAGE
Stack the four stencils together with the frog stencil on the top, then
insert the stacked stencils into the frame. All of the gears can be stored
on the side of the Squiggles & Sounds board, as illustrated below.
Paper Installation
1. Unclip the frame from the back board, and insert a sheet of
A4 paper.
2. Clasp the frame to the back board to keep the paper secure.
3. Only use one piece of paper at a time.
Animal Stencil Installation
1. Locate the Animal Stencil Recognition Area.
2. When installing a stencil, be sure the bottom is firmly inserted into the
Animal Stencil Recognition Area and that the top is firmly inserted
into the teeth of the frame.

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Mode Switch
To turn the unit ON, slide the Mode Switch to the Music Mode or the
Drawing Mode position. To turn the unit OFF, slide the Mode Switch to
the OFF position.
Sound Button
In Music Mode, press this button to play melodies. Press it again to play
the next melody.
In Drawing Mode, press this button to hear fun responses.
Silly Sounds Sensor
Roll a gear across the Silly Sounds Sensor within the Animal Stencil
to trigger fun sounds.
Automatic Shut Off
To preserve battery life, the DigiArt Squiggles & Sounds will
automatically power down after approximately two minutes without
input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing the Sound Button.
Low Battery
When the batteries are exhausted, the DigiArt Squiggles & Sounds
may shut off or restart suddenly. Please replace the batteries with a full
set of new batteries before further use.

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ACTIVITIES:
1. Drawing Mode
Insert one of the animal stencils and use any spiral gear to draw. Roll
the gear inside the animal stencil to hear funny sounds. Or press the
Sound Button to hear the animal talk, give fun facts or say a funny
rhyme!
2. Music Mode
In this mode you can listen to 20 melodies. Press the Sound Button
to play the next melody.
RHYMES:
Frog
I'm a jumping frog, jump, jump, jump!
From my lilypad to the tree stump!
I love flies, yummy and delicious!
I eat them every day, they're so nutritious!
Mouse
I'm a squeaky mouse, squeak, squeak, squeak!
When people see me, they give a little shriek!
I'm just a friendly mouse, looking for some cheese!
If you have any, will you give it to me please?
Penguin
I'm a little penguin, in the snow!
I slide on my tummy, here I go! Whoa!
I love eating fish from the deep blue sea!
Let's be friends, you and me!
Butterfly
I'm a butterfly who loves to fly!
I use my wings to soar sky high!
I love to stop , and smell the flowers!
I could play with you for hours and hours!

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SPIRAL ART GUIDELINES:
The table below shows the basic patterns you can draw with the included
gears and stencils:
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See the below designs for more inspiration!

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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
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 with
again.
5. If the unit still does not work, install a brand new set of batteries.
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department
on 0330 678 0149 (from UK) [phone] (outside UK) and a
service representative will be happy to help you.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you have a problem that cannot be solved by using this guide, we
encourage you to visit us online or contact our Consumer Services
Department with any problems and/or suggestions that you might
have. A service representative will be happy to assist you.
Before requesting support, please be ready to provide or include the
information below:
• The name of your product or model number (the model number
is typically located on the back or bottom of your product).
• The actual problem you are experiencing.
• The actions you took right before the problem started.
Internet: www.vtech.co.uk
Phone: [phone] (from UK) [phone] (outside UK)

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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing VTech®products is accompanied by a
responsibility that we 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 0330 678 0149
(from UK) [phone] (outside UK) with any problems and/
or suggestions that you might have. A service representative will
be happy to help you.
Conforms to ASTM D-4236.

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