V-tech Follow Me Writer User manual

Follow Me Writer™
© 2010 VTech
Printed in China
User’s Manual
91-002469-000 美

Dear Parent,
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Follow Me Writer™ !
This electronic writing pad is the perfect introduction for teaching
preschoolers early writing skills. The Follow Me Writer™ teaches the
stroke order for both uppercase and lowercase letters, and numbers
1-10. Your child will also learn how to draw a variety of lines, shapes
and simple drawings.
ON/OFF Button
Eraser
Writing Stylus
Arrow Buttons
Enter Button
Writing Pad
3 Activity Buttons
Introduction
Interactive Screen

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
One VTech®Follow Me Writer™
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
Make sure the unit is OFF.
Locate the battery cover on the bottom of
the unit.
Open the battery cover.
Install 3 new “AA” (AM-3/LR6) batteries into
the compartment as illustrated. (The use of
new, alkaline batteries is recommended
for maximum performance.)
Replace the battery cover.
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BATTERY NOTICE
• The use of new alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum
performance.
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being
charged (if removable).
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision (if removable).
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-
zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are
to be used.
• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• The toy is not to be connected to more than the recommended
number of power supplies.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
Getting Started
Battery Notice

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PRODUCT FEATURES
1. ON/OFF BUTTON
To turn the unit on, press the ON/OFF
BUTTON.
Press the ON/OFF BUTTON again to
turn the unit off.
2. ACTIVITY BUTTONS
Press one of the three ACTIVITY
BUTTONS to select an activity.
3. ARROW BUTTONS
Press the ARROW BUTTONS to make
your selection.
4. ENTER BUTTON
Press the ENTER BUTTON to confirm
your selection.
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5. WRITING PAD
As you move the stylus on the WRITING
PAD, you will see your writing/drawing
appear on the screen. Press the “ ”
on the writing pad to confirm that you
have finished writing/drawing, or press
the “ ” to erase your writing/drawing
from the screen and start over again.
6. ERASER
Slide the ERASER to erase your writing/
drawing from the writing pad.
While writing/drawing on the writing pad,
the sliding bar needs to be positioned at
either end of the writing pad. Failing to
do so will affect the writing recognition.
7. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the Follow Me
Writer™ will automatically turn off after
several minutes without input. The unit
can be turned on again by pressing the
ON/OFF BUTTON.
The unit will also automatically turn off
when your batteries are very low. A
warning will be displayed on screen as
a reminder to change your batteries.
Product Features
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IMPORTANT NOTE
To get the best results from your Follow Me Writer™ please follow
these important instructions:
WRITING RECOGNITION FEATURE
The writing pad is specially designed to teach children to write using
VTech’s Writing Recognition Technology. For proper recognition,
write at a normal speed and try to refrain from placing extra pressure
on the writing pad while writing.
Please focus your writing inside the space provided on the writing
pad.
FOR BEST RESULTS, WE RECOMMEND USING THE WRITING
STYLUS PROVIDED WITH THIS PRODUCT TO PLAY THE
ACTIVITIES.
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Stroke Order lessons in this unit are based on the Zaner-Bloser
method.
Product Features

Letter
Train
Letter
Train
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ACTIVITIES:
1. Letter Train
This activity teaches you how to write uppercase letters and
lowercase letters step by step. Each stroke is identified and
displayed on the interactive screen.
• Press the Letter Train button to choose
this activity.
• When prompted, press one of the arrow
buttons to choose uppercase letters
or lowercase letters. Press the enter
button to confirm your selection.
• You will see the letters scroll from right to
left on the screen one by one. Press the
enter button to confirm your selection.
You can also press the arrow buttons to
scroll through the letters. Press the enter
button to confirm your selection.
• Learn how to write the letter step by
step. Watch the interactive screen to
see how each letter is formed. Practice
writing the strokes on the writing pad.
When you are done, press the “ ” on
the writing pad or press the enter button
to confirm your writing. Press the “ ”
to erase your writing from the interactive
screen. If your writing is correct, you will see the letter animated
on the interactive screen. If your writing is considered incorrect
twice, the unit will review the strokes again step by step.
Activities

Magic
Numbers
Magic
Numbers
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• After five successful letters have been written, you will hear a
playful song and see fun animations on the interactive screen.
2. Magic Numbers
This activity teaches you how to write numbers 1-10 step by step.
Each stroke is identified and displayed on the interactive screen.
• Press the Magic Numbers button to
choose this activity.
• You will see the numbers move from
right to left on the screen one by one.
Press the enter button to confirm your
choice. You can also press the arrow
buttons to scroll through the numbers.
Press the enter button to confirm your
selection.
• Learn how to write the number step by
step. Watch the interactive screen to see
how each number is formed. Practice
writing the strokes on the writing pad.
When you are done, press the “ ” on
the writing pad or press the enter button
to confirm your writing. Press the “ ”
to erase your writing from the interactive
screen. If your writing is correct, you will see the number animated
on the interactive screen. If your writing is considered incorrect
twice, the unit will review the strokes again step by step.
• After five successful numbers have been written, you will hear a
playful song and see fun animations on the interactive screen.
Activities
Activities

Drawing
Time
Drawing
Time
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3. Drawing Time
In this activity, you can learn how to draw lines, shapes and objects
step by step. Each stroke is displayed on the interactive screen.
• Press the Drawing Time button to
choose this activity.
• The first time this activity is selected, the
unit will progress from simple lines to
shapes and finally objects.
• Learn how to draw lines, shapes
and objects step by step. Watch the
interactive screen to see how the line,
shape or object is formed. Practice
drawing on the writing pad. When you
are done, press the “ ” on the writing
pad or press the enter button to confirm
your drawing. Press the “ ” to erase
your writing from the interactive screen. When you have confirmed
your drawing, you will hear an encouraging phrase and your
drawing will be animated on the interactive screen.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
2. Do not scrub the writing pad as it could cause damage.
3. Do not use sharp-ended objects to write on the writing pad.
4. Avoid using excess pressure on the writing pad while writing.
5. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat
sources.
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6. Remove the batteries when the unit is not in use for an extended
period of time.
7. Do not drop the unit on a hard surface and do not expose the unit
to excess moisture.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the program/activity stops working or malfunctions,
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 a few minutes, then replace the batteries.
4. Turn the unit ON. The unit should now be ready to play again.
5. If the unit still does not work, replace with a new set of batteries.
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department
on 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 VTech®Preschool LearningPreschool 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.
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NOTE:
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.
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 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.
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