V-tech Jungle Gym: Bouncing Colors Turtle User manual

© 2009 VTech
91-002389-000-000
Bouncing Colors Turtle™
User’s Manual
Printed in China
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Dear Parent,
Ever nice the look on your baby’s face when th learn something
new through their own discovery? ese self-accomplished
moments are a parent’s greatest reward. To help fulfill them,
VTech® created the Jungle Gym® series  ts.
ese unique interactive learning ts directly respond to what
children do naturally – play! Using innovative technology, these
ts react to baby’s interactions, making each play perience fun
and unique as th learn age-appropriate concepts like first words,
numbers, shapes, colors and music. More importantly, VTech®’s
Jungle Gym® ts 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.
at’s why all  our electronic learning products are uniquely
designed to develop a child’s mind and allow them to learn to the
best  their ability. We thank you for trusting VTech® with the
important job  helping your child learn and grow!
Sincerely,
Julia Fitzgerald
Vice President, Marketing
Vtech Electronics, NA
To learn more about the Jungle Gym® series and her VTech® ts, visit www.vtechkids.com
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Introduction
STURDY SUPPORT
BASE
SEAT
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Bouncing Colors Turtle™!
Children will enjoy the VTech®Bouncing ColorsTurtle™ because the
more they bounce, the more they’ll learn! This active play toy teaches
colors and shapes through encouraging phrases, fun sounds and
playful melodies. Bouncing develops gross motor skills and balance,
while pressing the buttons and spinning the beads strengthen fine motor
skills. The fun is always bounciful with this adorable turtle!
LIGHT-UP
BUTTONS
HANDLE
ROLLING
BEADS
SEAT SUPPORT
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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
One VTech®Bouncing Colors Turtle™
One electronic turtle head One turtle shell seat
One seat support One sturdy support base
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.
Included in This Package
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GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the back
of the turtle’s head. 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.
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.
Getting Started
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WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.
With the VTech®Bouncing Colors Turtle™ safety comes first.
To ensure your child’s safety, please only assemble this product
by an adult.
PRODUCT ASSEMBLY
1. Insert the seat support into the bottom
of the turtle shell seat. You will hear a
loud ‘click’ sound, which indicates that
the seat support is securely fixed into
the seat.
2. Insert the other side of seat support
into the recessed slot of the support
base. Again, once the seat support is
securely in place, you should hear a
loud ‘click.’
3. Insert the electronic turtle head into
the corresponding slot of the turtle
shell seat. Once the electronic head
is securely in place, you should hear a
loud ‘click.’
Product Assembly
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Once the main unit has been assembled, it cannot be disassembled.
ATTENTION: The maximum weight limit for this product is 42 pounds.
It is not recommended for children older than 36 months.
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 the
MUSIC MODE ( ) position. To turn
the unit OFF, slide the ON/OFF/MODE
SELECTOR SWITCH to the OFF ( )
position.
2. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®Bouncing Colors TurtleTM
will automatically power-down after approximately 20 seconds in
Learning Mode or 30 seconds in Music Mode without input. The
unit can be turned on again by pressing any button.
ACTIVITIES
1. Slide the ON/OFF/MODE SELECTOR
SWITCH to turn the unit ON. You will
hear fun sounds, a song and a phrase.
The lights will flash with the sounds.
Product Features & Activities
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Activities
2. Press the LIGHT-UP BUTTONS to hear
fun sounds, melodies, and phrases. In
Learning Mode, pressing the buttons
will teach colors and shapes. In
Music Mode, pressing buttons will
play melodies and fun sounds. When
melodies are playing, pressing buttons
will add fun sounds and phrases over the
music.Thelightswillflashwiththesounds.
3. Spin the ROLLING BEADS to hear
funny sounds, melodies and phrases.
In Learning Mode, spinning the beads
will teach colors. In Music Mode,
spinning the beads will activate short
tunes and sound effects. The lights will
flash with the sounds.
4. Bounce on the TURTLE SHELL
SEAT to activate games and music.
In Learning Mode, you’ll be asked to
bounce on the seat to find a shape.
Keep bouncing until the correct
shape button lights up. In Music
Mode, bouncing on the seat activates
melodies, and songs. Bounce on the
turtle seat when a melody is playing to
hear fun sounds play over the melody.
The lights will flash with the sounds.
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Activities
5. If there is no input for approximately 10 seconds, you will hear a
song, a phrase, a fun sound or a question. If there continues to be
no input after another 10 seconds, you will hear “See you later”
and the unit will power down. The unit can be turned on again by
pressing any button or rolling the beads.
MELODY LIST:
1. Humpty Dumpty
2. Bingo
3. Pop! Goes the Weasel
4. Hey, Diddle Diddle
5. The Entertainer
6. Sailing, Sailing
7. Polly Wolly Doodle
SUNG SONG 1 LYRICS
Colors paint the world,
Shapes are all around.
Come, let’s bounce and play
Bouncing every day!
SUNG SONG 2 LYRICS
Let’s bounce, then we’ll sing a song.
Bouncing, singing all day long!
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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 will not be 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, 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 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, and a
service representative will be happy to help you.
For information on this product’s warranty, please call our Consumer
Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697
in Canada.
Care & Maintenance/Troubleshooting
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing Active Play 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
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:
Other Info
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• 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.
CETAPPAREILNUMÉRIQUE DELACLASSE BESTCONFORME
À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.
Other Info
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