V-tech Explore & Learn Choo Choo User manual

User's Manual
© 2005 VTech
Printed in China
91-02142-000
Explore & Learn
Choo Choo

Dear Parent:
Ever notice the look on your baby’s face when they learn something
newthroughtheirowndiscovery?Theseself-accomplishedmoments
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®Explore & Learn Choo Choo™
learning toy!
The VTech®Explore & Learn Choo Choo™ is an electronic toy for
toddlers9 monthsand up.Theengine isfully equippedwith aremovable
telephone, four number and shape buttons and a light-up bell,
encouraginginteraction and imaginativeplay.The middlecar promotes
gross motor movement with two brightly colored battable animals. The
caboose offers a fun, musical play experience where toddlers can tap
a tune on their piano. Don’t forget to say hello to the friendly engineer
as he sings his train song and rides along in the engine.All aboard for
a fun learning adventure!
ON/OFF/VOLUME
CONTROL
SWITCH
LIGHT-UP
BELL
BUTTON
REMOVABLE
TELEPHONE NUMBER AND SHAPE BUTTONS
BATTABLE
ANIMAL
CHARACTERS TURNING PAGE
PIANO KEYS
PULL
CORD
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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One VTech®Explore & Learn Choo Choo™
• 6 sets of wheels, two blue, two red and two yellow
• 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 back
of the middle train car. Use a coin or
screwdriver to loosen the screw.
3. Install 2 new “AA” size (UM3/LR6)
batteriesfollowing thediagram inside
the battery box. (The use of new
alkalinebatteries isrecommended for
maximum performance.)
4. Replacethe batterycover andtighten
thescrew tosecure thebatterycover.
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BATTERY NOTICE
• Installbatteriescorrectly 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.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended
are to be used.
• Donot mixalkaline, standard (carbon-zinc)or rechargeable(nickel-
cadmium) batteries.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. ON/OFF/VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH
To turn the unit ON, slide the ON/OFF/
VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH to the
LOW VOLUME ( ), or the HIGH
VOLUME ( )position. Toturn theunit
OFF, slide the ON/OFF/VOLUME
CONTROL SWITCH to the OFF ( )
position.
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2. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®Explore & Learn Choo
Choo™ learning toy will automatically power-down after
approximately 35 seconds without input. The unit can be turned
on again by pressing any button.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
To ensure your child’s safety, the assembly of this product is an adult’s
activity not a child’s activity. Please ensure the wheels are securely
locked into position to avoid injury and ensure smooth rolling.
1. Removethewheelsfromthepackaging.
2. Thebluewheelsareintendedforthefirst
car, the red wheels for the second car
and the yellow wheels for the third car.
Place the wheels below the recessed
wheel area on the train. Press down on
the train to snap the wheels into place.
Make sure the wheels are securely
locked into position before use.
3. For long-term storage, remove the
wheels and fold the train body. Store
out of reach of children to prevent
injury.
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ACTIVITIES
1. Slide the on/off/volume control
switch to turn the unit on. You will
hear train sounds followed by a song
and an introductory phrase. The bell
light will flash with the sound.
2. Press the number buttons while the
phone is on the hook to hear numbers,
counting sounds, colors, shapes and
shapecharacteristics.Pressthenumber
buttons while the phone is off the hook
to hear fun role-play phrases. The bell
light will flash with the sound.
3. Press the light-up bell button to
hear a song and a variety fun train
phrases or sounds. The bell light will
flash with the sound.
4. Press the two battable animal
characters to hear the animals and
their sounds introduced, as well as
melodies with the corresponding
animal sound singing with the
melody. The bell light will flash with
the sound.
"Two!"
"All aboard!"
"Can you
meow like
me?"
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5. Turntheturningpageonthecabooseto
change the response of the piano keys.
Turnthepagetothelefttohearatwinkling
sound,phrase andshort tune.The piano
keysnow willplay individualpiano notes.
Turn the page to the right to hear a
twinklingsound,afunphrasefollowedby
a melody or a song. The piano keys will
play a variety of melodies one note at a
time. Press the piano keys to play a
melody. The bell light will flash with the
sound.
6. Pull the cord to roll the train and hear a
variety of train sounds, phrases and a
variety of melodies. The train sounds will
randomly play throughout the melodies.
The bell light will flash with the sound.
7. If there is no input to the unit after approximately 10 seconds, you
will hear fun train sounds.After another 10 seconds if there is still
no input, the unit will announce “all aboard!” If there continues to
be no input to the unit, it will automatically power-down.
"Chugga-chugga,
Chugga-chugga,
Choo! Choo!"
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MELODY LIST
1. B-I-N-G-O
2. Three Little Kittens
3. I’ve Been Working on the Railroad
4. Oh! Susanna
5. Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush
6. Ring Around the Rosy
7. This Old Man
8. Teddy Bears’ Picnic
SUNG SONG LYRICS: (to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle
Little Star)
All aboard, it’s time to go
Can you hear the whistle blow?
Now the train rolls down the track.
As the wheels go clickety clack.
All aboard, it’s time to go
Can you hear the whistle blow?
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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 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. 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. Ifthe product stilldoes notwork,replace witha new setof batteries.
Ifthe problem persists,please call ourConsumer 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.
Care & Maintenance/Troubleshooting
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creatingand developing Infant Learning productsis 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
interferencein aresidential installation.This equipmentgenerates, 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,thereis noguarantee thatinterference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determinedby turningtheequipment offand on,the useris 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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THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECTTOTHE FOLLOWINGTWO CONDITIONS:
(1)THISDEVICEMAYNOTCAUSEHARMFULINTERFERENCE,AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUSTACCEPTANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN
ICES-003.
CETAPPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LACLASSE B EST CONFORME À
LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.
Other Info
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