V-tech Dora - Dial & Learn Phone User manual

User’s Manual
© [2013] Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon,
Nick Jr., Dora the Explorer and all related titles, logos and characters
are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
91-002397-004 US CA © 2013 VTech Printed in China
Dial & Learn Phone

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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Dial & Learn Phone.
The Dial & Learn Phone is an educational role-play toy that is full of
wonder! With this toy, your child can learn vital preschool skills including
the alphabet, letter sounds and numbers. The educational content will all be
introduced to your child through exciting, interactive games. With chunky
light-up buttons, friendly phrases and cheerful melodies, adventure is just
a phone call away!
HANDSET
REPEAT
BUTTON
LIGHT-UP
NUMBER
BUTTONS
ON/OFF
BUTTON
MUSIC
BUTTON
ANIMATED DORA
CHARACTER
MODE
SELECTOR

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
- One VTech®Dial & Learn Phone
- One 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 user’s manual as it contains important
information.
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 screwdriver to
loosen the screw.
Getting Started
Rotate the packing locker counterclockwise.
Pull out the packing locker and discard.
Unlock the packing locker:

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3. Install 3 new “AA”size (LR6/AM-3) batteries following the diagram
inside the battery box. (The use of new alkaline batteries is
recommended for maximum performance.)
4. 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.
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PRODUCT FEATURES
1. ON/OFF BUTTON
Turn On your VTech®Dora Learning
PhoneTM by pressing the On/Off Button.
Press again to turn the unit OFF.
2. REPEAT BUTTON
Press the Repeat Button to hear an
instructionorquestionagain.
3. MUSIC BUTTON
Press the Music Button to hear fun
melodies in related activities.
4. HANDSET
Pick up or replace the HANDSET to hear
some friendly phrases.
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5. ANIMATED DORA CHARACTER
Dora moves her hands during the
interactive play to provide guidance and
encouragement.
6. MODE SELECTOR
Slide the Mode Selector to select an activity
to play.
7. LIGHT-UP NUMBER BUTTONS
Press the Number Buttons to learn
numbers, letters, phonics, and the names of
Dora’sfriendsortoanswerquestions.
8. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®Dial & Learn Phone will
automatically turn off after several minutes without input. The unit can be
turned on again by pressing the ON/OFF BUTTON.
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ACTIVITIES
Activity 1: Free Play
1. Slide the Mode Selector to Free Play. Dora will move her hands
during the opening sentence.
2. Press the Number Buttons to learn numbers, letters, phonics and the
names of Dora’s friends. The LEDs flash in patterns corresponding to
the voice and music. For example, when the Number One Button
is pressed for the first time, you will hear “Boots”; on the second press,
you will hear “One”; and when it is pressed for a third time, you will
hear “Ah is the sound of the letter A ”, etc. The corresponding button
will light up at the same time.
Activity 2: Letter Time
1. Slide the Mode Selector to Letter Time. Dora will move her hands
during the opening sentence.
2. You will be asked to find a letter according to letter name or its phonic
sound. For example, you will hear “Will you help me find which letter
makes the sound Zzz?”The LEDs will flash in a pattern and Dora will
moveherhandsatnormalspeedwhengivingthequestion.
3. If you press the correct letter, for example, Z, you will hear a
rewarding sound and rewarding phrase “Great!”or “¡Fantástico!”.
The corresponding button will light up and Dora will move her hands
quickly.
4. If you press the wrong letter, the unit will identify the letter and ask you
to try again. The LEDs will light up in a pattern and Dora will move her
hands slowly.
5. If you answer incorrectly after three consecutive times, the unit will ask
youanewquestion.
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Activity 3: Number Quest
1. Slide the Mode Selector to Number Quest. Dora will move her
hands during the opening sentence.
2. You will be asked to find a number, either on its own or as part of a
sequence.Forexample,youwillbeasked“Which number comes next?
2, 3…”The LEDs will flash in a pattern and Dora will move her hands
atnormalspeedwhengivingthequestion.
3. If you press the correct number, for example, 4, you will hear a
rewarding sound and rewarding phrase “Great”or “¡Fantástico!”.
The corresponding button will light up and Dora will move her hands
quickly.
4. If you press the wrong number, the unit will identify the number and
ask you to try again. The LEDs will light up in a pattern and Dora will
move her hands slowly.
5. If you answer incorrectly after three consecutive times, the unit will ask
youanewquestion.
Activity 4: Call My Friends
1. Slide the Mode Selector to Call My Friends. Dora will move her
hands during the opening sentence.
2. You will be asked to follow the number sequence to call Dora’s
friends. For example, you will hear “Press 5-1-9 to call Benny.”The
corresponding number buttons will light up as they are spoken.
3. If you press the correct numbers, for example, 5-1-9, you will hear a
rewarding sound and rewarding phrase “Great”or “¡Fantástico!”. The
corresponding number buttons will light up and Dora will move her
handsquickly.
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4. If you press the wrong numbers, the unit will identify the numbers and
ask you to try again. The LEDs will light up in a pattern and Dora will
move her hands slowly.
5. If you answer incorrectly after three consecutive times, the unit will ask
youanewquestion.
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 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.
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 a new set of 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 warranty, please call VTech®at
1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada.
Care & Maintenance / Troubleshooting