V-tech KidiGo Assembly Instructions

Parents’ Guide

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing KidiGoTM Basketball.
Make playtime a slam dunk with this digital scoreboard and
basketball. Five games that can be played solo or with up to five
players get a boost from lights and encouraging phrases from the
interactive scoreboard. Game on!
Power Button
Volume Button
Game Button
Player Selection Button
Restart Button

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• KidiGo™Basketball
• Basketball
• 2 Padded door hooks
• Parent’s guide
WARNING:
All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging
locks, removable tags, cable ties, cords 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.
WARNING:
This toy produces flashes that may trigger epilepsy in
sensitised individuals.
Rotate the packaging lock anticlockwise
90 degrees.
Pull out the packaging lock.
Removing the Packaging Locks

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GETTING STARTED
Battery Removal and Installation
1. Make sure the unit is turned Off.
2. Find the battery cover on the back
of the unit, use a screwdriver to
loosen the screw and then open
the battery box.
3. Remove old batteries by pulling up
on one end of each battery.
4. Install 4 new AA (AM-3/LR6)
batteries following the diagram
inside the battery box. (For best
performance, alkaline batteries or
fully charged Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries are recommended).
5. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure.
WARNING:
Adult assembly required for battery installation.
Keep batteries out of reach of children.

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IMPORTANT: BATTERY INFORMATION
• Insert batteries with the correct polarity (+ and -).
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
batteries.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended
are to be used.
• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
• Remove batteries during long periods of non-use.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
• Disposeofbatteriessafely.Donotdisposeofbatteriesinre.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES:
• Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging.
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

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Disposal of batteries and product
The crossed-out wheelie bin symbols on products and
batteries, or on their respective packaging, indicates they
must not be disposed of in domestic waste as they contain
substances that can be damaging to the environment and
human health.
The chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb, where marked,
indicatethatthebatterycontainsmorethanthespecied
value of mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) or lead (Pb) set out
in Battery Directive (2006/66/EC).
The solid bar indicates that the product was placed on the
market after 13th August, 2005.
Help protect the environment by disposing of your product
or batteries responsibly.
VTech®cares for the planet.
Care for the environment and give your toy a second life by
disposing of it at a small electricals collection point so all its
materials can be recycled.
In the UK:
Visit www.recyclenow.com to see a list of collection points near you.
In Australia & New Zealand:
Check with your local council for kerbside collections.

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1. Hold the rim vertically and slide it down into the backboard as
shown. Then, rotate it away from the backboard until you hear it click
into place.
2. Place the loops at the ends of the net over the hooks on the
bottom of the rim.
ASSEMBLE
With KidiGoTM Basketball,safetycomesrst.Toensureyourchild’s
safety, please only allow an adult to assemble this product.

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NOTE
This product is in Try-Me mode in the packaging. To enter normal
play mode, first switch on the unit. Then, press and hold the Restart
Button for a few seconds to proceed with normal play. If the unit
powers down or if the light fades out during play, please install a new
set of batteries.
MOUNTING THE BACKBOARD
The included door hooks are designed to fit over most doors. To
mount them over a door, follow these steps:
1. Insert hooks into the backboard.
2. Slide the hooks down over the top of the door.
Note: If you’re unable to hang the backboard over a door or would
rather it be lower, you can also use your own mounting hardware and
the keyed holes on the back of the backboard to hang it.

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PRODUCT FEATURES
1. Power Button
Press the Power Button to turn the system
On. Press the button again to turn it Off.
2. Volume Button
Press the Volume Button repeatedly to
choose from four volume settings.
3. Game Button
Press the Game Button to choose between
the five game modes.
4. Player Selection Button
Press the Player Selection Button to select
up to five players in multiplayer game modes.
5. Restart Button
Press the Restart Button to restart a game.
6. Automatic Shut-Off
To preserve battery life, KidiGo™ Basketball will automatically
shut off after approximately 10 minutes without input. The system
can be turned on again by pressing the Power Button.

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GAME MODES
Free Play
Create with your own games! Lights and sounds play as the
scoreboard counts your baskets.
Score Challenge
Press the Player Selection Button to set the number of players and
see who can make the most baskets in one minute.
Time Challenge
Make a basket before all the backboard lights go out! As you keep
going and level up, the lights will start to go out faster and faster.
Colour Challenge
Time your shot to turn on the correct colour lights. As you make
more baskets and level up, the lights will switch on and off faster and
faster.
Hot Potato
Press the Player Selection Button to set the number of players, then
shoot until you make a basket and quickly pass the ball to the next
player. Whoever has the ball when the music stops is out! Keep
playing until you have a winner.
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 if the unit will not be 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 moisture or water.
5. The unit is surface washable. Remove the electronic module
before wiping down the unit.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If the unit doesn’t keep score properly, please
try any of the following:
• Replace the batteries.
• Raise the hoop above your head.
• Stay back 2’ / 0.5m or further from the
hoop.
• Reposition the backboard so it is not in
direct sunlight.
• Pump up the ball to ensure it is fully
inflated.
Note: The score counting sensor on KidiGoTM Basketball works best
in indoor environments.
If for some reason the unit stops working or malfunctions, 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 On. The unit should now be ready to use again.
5. If the unit still does not work, install a new set of batteries.
If the problem persists, please contact our Consumer Services
Department, and a service representative will be happy to help you.

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CONSUMER SERVICES
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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 with
any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. A service
representative will be happy to help you.
UK Customers:
Phone: [phone] (from UK) or [phone] (outside UK)
Website: www.vtech.co.uk/support
Australian Customers:
Phone: [phone]
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NZ Customers:
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PRODUCT WARRANTY/
CONSUMER GUARANTEES
UK Customers:
Read our complete warranty policy online at vtech.co.uk/warranty.
Australian Customers:
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CONSUMER GUARANTEES
Under the Australian Consumer Law, a number of consumer
guarantees apply to goods and services supplied by VTech
Electronics (Australia) Pty Limited. Please refer to vtech.com.au/
consumerguarantees for further information.

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