V-tech Follow Me Franklin 5228 Assembly Instructions

Parent’s Guide
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Follow Me Franklin™
CAUS

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Follow Me Franklin™. This adorable little
bear skates, spins and wobbles across the floor, encouraging your little
one to dance and crawl after him.When your child gets close, Franklin
reacts with playful sounds and silly and encouraging phrases. Five
colorful shape buttons on Franklin’s shirt introduce letters, numbers,
colors, music and more.
On/Off/Mode
Selector
Shape
Buttons
Sensor Control
Switch
Volume Control
Switch
Light-Up Heart

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One Follow Me Franklin™
• One parent’s guide
WARNING:
All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging locks,
removable tags, cable ties and packaging screws are not part of this
toy, and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
NOTE:
Please keep this parent’s guide as it contains important information.
ATTENTION :
Pour la sécurité de votre enfant, débarrassez-vous de tous les produits
d’emballage tels que rubans adhésifs, feuilles de plastique, attaches,
étiquettes et vis d’emballage. Ils ne font pas partie du jouet.
NOTE :
Il est conseillé de conserver ce guide des parents car il comporte des
informations importantes.
Unlock the packaging locks:
Rotate the packaging lock counterclockwise
90 degrees.
Pull out the packaging lock.

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GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom
of the bear. Use a screwdriver to loosen
the screw.
3. Install 4 new AA (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, 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/Mode Selector
To turn the unit On, slide the On/Off/
Mode selector to the Dancing mode
or the Catch Me mode
position.You will hear a song, a phrase
and a sound. To turn the unit Off, slide
the On/Off/Mode selector to the Off
position.
2. Volume Switch
To adjust the volume, slide the Volume
switch to the Low Volume or High
Volume position.
3. Sensor Control Switch
Slide the Sensor Control switch to
the High or Low position to
adjust the sensitivity of Franklin’s
front and back sensors.
4. Automatic Shut Off
To preserve battery life, Follow Me Franklin™will automatically
power down after approximately 70 seconds without input.The unit
can be turned on again by pressing any button.
NOTE: If the unit powers down during playing, we suggest changing
the batteries.

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ACTIVITIES
1. Shape Buttons
Press the five Shape buttons to learn
letters, numbers, shapes, colors, sing
along songs and music. Franklin will
dance and move in response to the
voice and sound responses if he is on
the floor. Franklin’s heart will flash with
the sounds.
2. Front and Back Sensors
Franklin is equipped with special
sensors on the front and back of his
skates. Come near the sensors to
activate them and see Franklin skate
away or dance and respond with playful
phrases, music and sounds. Franklin’s
heart will flash with the sounds.
3. Pick-Up Sensor
Franklin has a special sensor on the
bottom of one of his skates and knows
when he has been picked up.Each time
you pick up Franklin, he will respond
with a cute phrase. Franklin’s heart will
flash with the sounds.

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SONG LYRICS
Song 1
One, two, three, can you catch me?
I put my skates on, I’m skating away.
One, two three, come dance with me,
It would be more fun if you could join me!
Song 2
Listening to music is so sweet.
Pop music has a really fun beat.
It makes me want to move my feet.
Dancing with you is such a treat!
Song 3
I bop my head from side to side,
and wave my hands up in the air.
I move my feet and spin around,
That’s how I like to boogie down.
Try it with me, boogie down!
Bop, wave, spin around!
MELODY LIST
1. Bear Went Over the Mountain
2. Good Morning Merry Sunshine
3. Humpty Dumpty
4. Here We Go Looby Loo
5. Chicken Reel
6. Old MacDonald
7. Farmer in the Dell
8. Oh! Susanna
9. Froggy Went A Courtin’
10. Skip to My Lou
11. Do You Know the Muffin Man?
12. Shoo Fly Don’t Bother Me

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13. Alphabet Song
14. A-Tisket, A-Tasket
15. Blow the Man Down
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 sources.
3. Remove the batteries when the unit is not in use for an extended
period of time.
4. Do not drop the unit on a hard surface and do not expose the unit
to excess moisture.
5. For best performance, we recommend that you use new batteries.
Otherwise the unit may move slowly.
6. We recommend that you avoid playing with the unit in bright sunlight
or outdoors. Bright light will negatively affect the sensors.
7. We recommend that you play with this unit in open spaces that are
free of obstacles to prevent the toy from running into objects.
8. For the best performance, we do not recommend playing with the
unit on thick carpet or rugs. Solid, smooth surfaces are the best.
9. If you receive an abnormal response or no response at all from
the unit, please turn the unit OFF, replace the batteries and then
turn the unit ON again.
10. We recommend always playing with this toy on clean surfaces. Dirt
on the wheels could cause damage to the unit.
11. If the unit starts moving slowly, this is a sign that the batteries are
low on power.We recommend replacing the batteries with an entire
set of new batteries.
12. Do not roll the unit on your child’s clothing, body or hair while the
toy is turned on. If something gets caught in the wheels while the
unit is turned on, slide the mode selector switch to the OFF position.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the program/activity stops working, 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 back ON. The unit will now be ready to play again.
5. If the product still does not work, replace with an entire set of new
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, or by
going to our website at vtechkids.com and filling out our Contact Us
form located under the Customer Support link. A service representative
will be happy to help you.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing VTech®products is accompanied
by a responsibility that we 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,
or by going to our website at vtechkids.com and filling out our
Contact Us form located under the Customer Support link 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
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.
Follow Me FranklinTM
5228
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.