V-tech Explore & Learn Helicopter User manual

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 fulll 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 rst 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.vtechkids.com
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Explore & Learn Helicopter™
learning toy.
The VTech®Explore & Learn Helicopter™encourages little ones to
discover and learn with a cute puppy friend! Pulling the helicopter and
spinning the propeller promote imaginative role-playing. Press on the
piano keys, object buttons and the puppy to hear fun phrases, piano
sounds and melodies. Dropping in the balls triggers counting, color
identification or a fun musical response while developing a sense of
cause and effect. Baby’s curiosity is always rewarded with flashing
lights, amusing phrases, sounds, songs and music.
The sky’s the limit to fun and learning!
Introduction
SPINNING PROPELLER
OBJECT BUTTONS
ON/OFF/MODE
SELECTOR
SWITCH
PIANO KEYS
FOUR BALLS
PULL CORD
FLASHING
HEADLIGHT
PUPPY
BUTTON
BALL DROP
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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
- One VTech®Explore & Learn Helicopter™learning toy
- Four colorful balls
- 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
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 the
battery cover.
BATTERY NOTICE
• The use of new alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum
performance.
• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to avoid
leakage.
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• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-
zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).
• Remove the batteries from the equipment when the unit will not be
used for an extended period of time
• Always remove exhausted batteries from the equipment.
• 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 and equivalent type as recommended
are to be used.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. ON/OFF/MODE SELECTOR SWITCH
To turn the unit ON, slide the ON/OFF/
MODE SELECTOR SWITCH to the
LEARNING MODE ( ) or MUSIC
MODE ( ) position. To turn the
unit OFF, slide the ON/OFF/MODE
SELECTOR SWITCH to the OFF ( )
position.
2. MODES OF PLAY
The two modes of play include LEARNING and MUSIC. Slide the
ON/OFF/MODE SELECTOR SWITCH to choose a mode of play.
3. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®Explore & Learn Helicopter™
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will automatically power-down after approximately 30 seconds
without input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing any
button.
ACTIVITIES
1. Slide the on/off/mode selector switch
to choose a mode of play. You will
hear fun sounds, songs and phrases
depending on the selected mode. The
light will flash with the sound.
2. Press the piano keys to learn about
letters, colors, animal names, sounds
and fun phrases in the learning mode.
In the music mode, you will hear
individual piano notes. When a melody
is playing, press the piano keys to hear
the melody played one note at a time.
Stop pressing the piano keys to hear
the melody resume normal play. The
light will flash with the sound.
3. Press the object buttons to hear fun
phrases and sounds in the learning
mode and melodies in the music
mode. The light will flash with the
sound.
4. Press the puppy button to hear
fun phrases, sounds and songs
depending on the selected mode. The
light will flash with the sound.
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5. Spin the propeller to hear fun sounds
and phrases depending on the
selected mode. The light will flash
with the sound.
6. Pull the helicopter to hear phrases,
sounds, songs and music depending
on the selected mode.
7. Insert the balls to count from one
to four in the learning mode. When
you have counted to four, you will be
encouraged to count again. In the
music mode, insert the balls to hear the
color identified followed by a melody.
The light will flash with the sound.
MELODY LIST
1. Alouette
2. The Alphabet Song
3. It’s Raining, It’s Pouring
4. Pop! Goes the Weasel
5. Hickory Dickory Dock
6. Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?
7. BINGO
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“Let's go!”
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SUNG SONG LYRICS (to the tune of BINGO)
Come fly with me and we will see,
What goes up in the sky.
A bird!
A kite!
Balloon!
Come, it’s time to fly!
SUNG SONG LYRICS (to the tune of London Bridge)
In the air we soar so high.
Playing songs,
As we fly.
The animals sing along,
Won’t you too?
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:
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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’s warranty, please call VTech®at 1-800
521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing Infant 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.
FCC Notice:
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
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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
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.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY
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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