V-tech Explore & Learn Mat User manual

© 2006 VTech
Printed in China
91-69400-000-006
Explore & Learn Mat™

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.vtechkids.com
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Explore & Learn Mat™ learning
toy.
The VTech® Explore & Learn Mat™
is an interactive floor toy for babies
from birth and up. This mat is specially designed to grow with baby from
tummy time play to sitting to finally crawling. The soft mat surprises
baby with fun responses when they press on any of the five animal
sensors. The brightly colored activity panel has a variety of manipulative
features that offer fun interactive songs, sounds, phrases and flashing
lights. An assortment of songs and music provide many opportunities
to engage in sing-along fun.
Introduction
TREE
BUTTERFLY
LIGHT-UP
PIANO KEYS
ON/OFF/MODE
SWITCH
LADYBUG
SOFT
FABRIC MAT
SENSORS
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Instructions & Activities
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
- One electronic activity panel
- One tree
- One ladybug
- One butterfly
- One soft fabric mat
- 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 unit. Use a screwdriver
to loosen the screw.
3. Install 3 new ‘AA’ batteries following
the diagram inside the battery
box.
4. Replace the battery cover and
tighten the screw to secure.
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Instructions & Activities
BATTERY NOTICE
• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to avoid
leakage.
• 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.
With the VTech® Explore & Learn Mat™, safety comes first.
To ensure your child’s safety, please only assemble this product
by an adult. Please ensure that the tree, ladybug, butterfly are
securely locked into position to avoid injury.
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Instructions & Activities
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the activity panel upright on the
floor.
2. Insert the tree into the hole located in the
center of the activity panel. Once the tree
has been attached, it cannot be removed.
3. Insert the butterfly onto the sliding bracket
of the activity panel. Once the butterfly has
been attached, it cannot be removed.
4. Insert the ladybug into the side hole of the
activity panel. Once the ladybug has been
attached, it cannot be removed.
5. Slide the electronic mat into the opening on the top of the fabric
mat. Connect the fabric mat to the panel by hooking the fabric loop
onto the hook on the back of the activity panel. Attach the velcro
on the fabric mat to the electronic panel and secure.
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Instructions & Activities
Please ensure all parts are securely fastened to the activity
panel.
6. The fabric mat is machine washable. Please follow the washing
instructions located on the attached tag.
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. ON/OFF/MODE SWITCH
To turn the unit ON, slide the ON/OFF/MODE
SWITCH to the LEARNING MODE ( )
position or to the MUSIC MODE ( ) position.
To turn the unit OFF, slide the ON/OFF/
MODE SWITCH to the OFF ( ) position.
2. MODES OF PLAY
The two modes of play include learning and
music. Slide the mode selector to choose
a mode of play.
3. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech® Explore & Learn Mat™ will
automatically power-down after approximately 30 seconds without
input. The unit can be turned on again by twisting the ladybug,
sliding the butterfly or pressing the piano keys.
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Instructions & Activities
ACTIVITIES
1. Slide the on/off switch to turn the unit
on. Slide the mode selector switch to
choose a mode of play. You will hear a song
and/or a friendly phrase depending on the
selected mode. The lights will flash with the
sounds.
2. Slide the butterfly, touch the tree or twist the ladybug to learn
about colors, shapes, numbers and fun sounds in the learning
mode. In the music mode, you will hear a variety of sounds, songs
and melodies. The lights will flash with the sounds.
3. Press the light-up piano keys in the
learning mode to hear individual piano
notes. In the music mode, a melody will
play one note at a time. The melody will
resume normal play when the piano keys
are no longer being pressed. The lights
will flash with the sounds.
4. Press the sensors on the mat to learn
animal names and sounds, animal
movements and melodies depending on
the selected mode. Press a sensor while a
melody is playing to hear the related animal
sound play over the melody. The lights will
flash with the sounds.
Bird.
Let’s count.
Hop, hop, hop.
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Instructions & Activities
MELODY LIST
1. Frere Jacques
1. BINGO
2. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
3. Oats, Peas, Beans and Barley Grow
4. A-Tisket, A-Tasket
5. The Bear Went Over the Mountain
6. Froggie Went A-Courtin’
7. Polly Put the Kettle On
8. Looby Loo
9. Sing a Song of Sixpence
10. Ring Around the Rosy
11. Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary
12. Flight of the Bumblebee
SUNG SONG LYRICS
SONG 1 (to the tune of Frere Jacques)
Hurry hurry, hurry hurry,
Come and play, with us today.
Birdies, bugs and bunnies,
Playing songs and fun sounds.
Join along, sing some songs.
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SONG 2 (to the tune of BINGO)
There are three birdies in the tree,
They’re singing all together.
Chirp, chirp, chirp, chirp, chirp!
Chirp, chirp, chirp, chirp, chirp!
Chirp, chirp, chirp, chirp, chirp!
They sing out happily.
SONG 3 (to the tune of Oats, Peas, Beans and Barley Grow)
One-two-three-four-five and six
Spots are on the ladybug
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.
Care & Maintenance
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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 sit 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.
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.
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 interference in a residential installation. This equipment
Troubleshooting/Other Info
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generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
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.
Other Info
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