V-tech Explore My School User manual

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LITTLE SMART
USER'S MANUAL
© VTECH
Printed in China
91-01264-000
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Dear Parent:
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. Whether it’s learning about letters, numbers,
geography or algebra, all VTech®learning products incorporate
advanced technologies and extensive curriculum to encourage
children of all ages to reach their potential.
When it comes to providing interactive products that enlighten,
entertain, and develop minds, at VTech®we see the potential in
every child.

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech® LITTLE SMART Explore My
SchoolTM learning toy! We at VTech®are committed to providing the best
possible products to entertain and educate your child. Should you have
any questions or concerns, please call our Consumer Services
Departmentat1-800-521-2010intheU.S.or1-800-267-7377inCanada.
The LITTLE SMART Explore My SchoolTM learning toy is filled with fun
learning to help preschoolers prepare for school. The mini school yard
design introduces numbers, letters, phonics, time, the five senses, sim-
ple math and more in an engaging play environment. Each “classroom”
teaches age-appropriate curriculum and is designed to give children a
safe, fun environment to learn about school.
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GIRL
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BUS
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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One VTech® LITTLE SMART Explore My SchoolTM learning toy.
• 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.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is off.
2. Locate the battery cover on the back
of the unit. Use a coin or screwdriver
to open the battery cover.
3. Install 2 new “AA” (UM-3/LR6)
batteriesfollowingthe diagram inside
the battery box. (The use of new,
alkalinebatteriesisrecommendedfor
maximum performance.)
4. Replacethebatterycoverandtighten
thescrewtosecurethebattery cover.

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BATTERY NOTICE
• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to avoid
leakage.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not use batteries of different types.
• Remove exhausted or new batteries from the learning toy 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.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.
NOTE: If for some reason the product or an activity stops working, then
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 about three minutes, then replace the
batteries.
4. Turn the unit on. The unit will now be ready to play again.
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services
Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in
Canada and a service representative will be happy to help you.

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TO BEGIN PLAY
1. To begin play, press the ON button
( ).Youwillhearaschoolbell sound
effect and “Welcome!” followed by a
cheerful short tune.
2. To adjust the volume, slide the
VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH to the
right for ( ) HIGH VOLUME or to
the left for ( ) LOWVOLUME.
3. Press the BOY BUTTON to hear a
random question.
4. Press the GIRL BUTTON to hear a
random melody.

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5. TheLIGHTin the observatory willflash
with all sound effects, talking phrases,
short tunes, and melodies.
6. To turn the unit OFF, press the OFF
button ( ).
ACTIVITIES
I. NUMBERS
1. Press a NUMBER BUTTON to hear
the number identified. Then an
equation question will be asked using
the pressed number.
For example, press the number one
button.Youwill hear“Thisis thenumber
one” followed by “What is one plus
two?”

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2. Answer the question by pressing a
number button.
a) If you press the correct number
button, the learning toy will play a
positive sound effect and say a
positive phrase.
For example, press the number
three button. You will hear children
clapping followed by “Good, one
plus two is three.” Then another
random question will be asked.
b) If you press the incorrect number
button, the learning toy will say a
negative phrase and the question
will be asked again.
For example, press the number
seven button. You will hear “Oops,
thisisthenumber seven.Tryagain”
followedby“What is one plus two?”
The correct answer will be given if
you press the incorrect number 3
times.
3. Press the BOY BUTTON to hear a
random question about numbers, for
example, “Find the number one.”

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4. Answer the question by pressing a
number button.
a) If you press the correct number
button, the learning toy will play a
positive sound effect and say a
positive phrase.
Forexample, press thenumberone
button. You will hear children
clapping followed by “Good, this is
the number one.” Then another
random question will be asked.
b) If you press the incorrect number
button, the learning toy will say a
negative phrase and the question
will be asked again.
For example, press the number
seven button. You will hear “Oops,
thisisthe number seven.Tryagain”
followed by “Find the number one.”
The correct answer will be given if
you press the incorrect number 3
times.
II. LETTERS
1. PressaLETTER BUTTON tohearthe
letter identified followed by the sound
of the letter.
Forexample,press the letter “B”button
and you will hear “This is the letter B.
TheletterBsays“buh.”Forthevowels
A, E, I, O and U, you will hear both the
long and short vowel sounds. For
letters C, G and Y, you will hear two or
three sounds.

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2. Press the BOY BUTTON to hear a
random question about letters, for
example, “Find the letterA.”
3. Answer the question by pressing a
letter button.
a) If you press the correct letter
button, the learning toy will play a
positive sound effect and say a
positive phrase.
For example, press the letter “A”
button. You will hear children
clapping followed by “Good, this
is the letter A.” Then another
random question will be asked.
b) If you press the incorrect letter
button, the learning toy will say a
negative phrase and the question
will be repeated.
For example, press the letter B
buttonandyou will hear “Oops,this
isthe letter B.FindtheletterA.”The
correct answer will be given if you
press the incorrect letter 3 times.