V-tech Lil' Speller Phonics Station User manual

User’s Manual
© 2014 VTech
Printed in China
91-009684-000 US CA
Lil’ Speller Phonics StationTM
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Dear Parent,
At VTech®, we know how important the first day  school is for your
child. To help prepare preschoolers for this important event, VTech® has
developed the Preschool Learning™ series  interactive ts.
Preschool Learning™ features fun characters and inviting school themes
that use technology to capture a child’s aention and teach important
preschool skills like spelling, counting and the alphabet. ese vital skills
are taught in a way that's bh fun and highly engaging to maintain a
child's interest. Children will also be introduced to fun school suects
such as art cla, music cla and even rece! With Preschool Learning™,
learning is fun om day one!
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,
Your iends at VTech®
To learn more about Preschool Learning™ series and her VTech® ts, visit www.vtechkids.com
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Lil’ Speller Phonics StationTM!
The Lil’ Speller Phonics StationTM allows your child to explore the
world of letters, phonics, spelling and rhyming. Explore letters and
their sounds one by one and build over 200 words. With an animated
LCD screen to reinforce learning, plus fun sounds and melodies,
there’s always something new to discover with the Lil’ Speller
Phonics StationTM.
ON/OFF
BUTTON
30 LETTER BLOCKS:
26 LETTER BLOCKS
PLUS EXTRA
d/e/m/o BLOCKS
4 ACTIVITY
BUTTONS
HELP
BUTTON
3 LED
LIGHTS
LCD
SCREEN
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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• OneVTech®Lil’ Speller Phonics StationTM
• 26letterblocksplusextrad/e/m/oblocks
• OneUser’sManual
WARNING:
All packing materials, such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging
locks and tags are not part of this toy, and should be discarded
for your child’s safety.
ATTENTION
Pour la sécurité de votre enfant, débarrassez-vous de tous
les produits d’emballage tels que rubans adhésifs, feuilles de
plastique, attaches et étiquettes. Ils ne font pas partie du jouet.
NOTE: Please keep instruction manual as it contains important
information.
Unlock the packaging locks:
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
Rotate the packaging lock counter-clockwise
90 degrees.
Pull out the packaging lock.
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GETTING STARTED
RELEASE THE TRY-ME BLOCKS
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Carefully pull the try-me blocks away from
the toy and cut the strings as illustrated.
3. Then, remove the strings from the front of
the toy.
4. Please insert letter blocks (other than “d”,
“o”, “g”) into the slot before you turn on
the unit to activate normal play.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom
of the unit. Use a screwdriver or coin to
loosen the screw.
3. Install 2 new “AA” size (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 (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH), or new and used batteries.
GETTING STARTED
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• 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re.
• 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.
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. ON / OFF BUTTON
Press the On/Off Button to turn the unit ON.
Press again to turn the unit OFF.
2. ACTIVITY BUTTONS
Press the Activity Buttons to select an
activity to play.
3. HELP BUTTON
Press the Help Buttontohearthequestion
or the corresponding hint.
GETTING STARTED/PRODUCT FEATURES
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4. 3 LED LIGHTS
Blinking Lights guide your child letter by
letter.
5. 30 LETTER BLOCKS
Insert any of the 26 Letter Blocks and 4 Extra
d/e/m/o Blocks to make a word or answer
questions(insomemodes).
To insert Letter Blocks:
a. Place the Letter Block on the slot.
b. Press down on the middle or bottom area
of Letter Block to press it into unit.
If you do not receive a response after the
letter block is inserted, please reinsert it.
6. VOLUME SWITCH
Switch the Volume Switch to adjust the
volume.
7. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®Lil’ Speller Phonics StationTM
will automatically turn off after several minutes without input. The unit
can be turned on again by pressing the On/Off Button.
PRODUCT FEATURES
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ACTIVITIES
1. LETTERS & PHONICS
Time to learn letters and phonics. Insert the
Letter Block into any slot to hear the letter
name and phonic sound.
2. LETTER ORDER
Watch carefully to see which letter is
missing. Plug in the correct Letter Block to
complete the correct letter order.
3. WORD EXPLORER
Put in 3 Letter Blocks to spell a word! Let’s
see how many words you can make.
4. SUPER SPELLER
Spelling time! The Spelling Bee will show a
3-letter word and a corresponding picture.
Then plug in Letter Blocks to spell the word.
After you spell several words successfully,
you will automatically advance to a bonus
round where you will spell rhyming words.
ACTIVITIES
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CARE & MAINTENANCE/TROUBLESHOOTING
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 is not 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 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 back ON. The unit will now be ready to play again.
5. If the product still does not work, replace with a new set of
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 warranty, please call VTech
®
at
1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada.
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NOTE
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:
• 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 modications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operatetheequipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing VTech®Preschool 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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