V-tech Match & Explore City User manual

Match & Explore City
© 2012 VTech
Printed in China
91-001635-006
User’s Manual
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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
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Match & Explore City™!
The VTech®Match & Explore City™ is an interactive puzzle
designed for beginning preschoolers. This toy will allow your child
to engage in role-playing and learning through entertaining and fun
play. Explore a busy city scene with 12 puzzle pieces, featuring
cute characters, buildings and vehicles. Child-friendly knobs on the
pieces make for easy grasping, and color-coded sections provide
visual cues for solving the puzzle. Your child will have hours of
learning fun exploring the VTech®Match & Explore City™.
On/Off button
Easy-to-grab knobs12 individual
puzzle pieces
Carrying handle
Explore & Learn
mode button
Music Time
mode button
Story Fun
mode button
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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
One VTech®Match & Explore City™ learning toy
12 individual puzzle pieces
One instruction 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 the user’s manual as it contains important information.
Unlock the packaging locks:
Rotate the packaging lock counter-clockwise 90
degrees.
Pull out the packaging lock.
RELEASE THE 3 PUZZLE PIECES:
1. Carefully pull the 3 puzzle pieces away
from the toy and cut the strings behind.
2. Next, remove the strings from the back
of the toy where the puzzle pieces were
fastened.
3. These strings are not part of the
product and should be discarded for
your child’s safety.
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NOTE: Replacement puzzle pieces can be ordered through our
Consumer Services Department. Contact information can
be found in the Technical Support section.
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom
of the unit.
3. Use a screwdriver or coin to open the cover.
4. Install 2 new “AA” (AM-3/LR6) batteries
following the diagram inside the
battery box. (The use of new, alkaline
batteries is recommended for maximum
performance.)
5. Close the battery cover.
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.
• 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.
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• 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.
NOTE: If the unit suddenly stops working or the sound becomes
weak, turn the unit off for 15 seconds, then turn it back on. If the
problem persists it may be caused by weak batteries. Please install
a new set of batteries and try the unit again.
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. Explore & Learn Mode Button
Press the Explore & Learn Mode Button to enter Explore & Learn
mode.
3. Story Fun Mode Button
Press the Story Fun Mode Button to enter Story Fun mode
4. Music Time Mode Button
Press the Music Time Mode Button to enter Music Time mode.
5. 12 Individual Puzzle Pieces
Insert each piece in its place to hear fun facts and sounds.
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6. Volume Control
The volume switch is located at the bottom of the unit. Slide the
switch to adjust the volume. There are 3 volume settings.
7. Automatic Shut-off
To preserve battery life, the VTech®Match & Explore City™ will
automatically turn off after a few minutes without input. The unit can
be turned on again by pressing the On/Off button.
ACTIVITIES
After all puzzle pieces are fully inserted, we encourage you to take
out the puzzle pieces and play again.
1. Explore & Learn Mode
In this activity, insert any puzzle piece to hear fun facts and sounds
about the people, places, and vehicles in the city.
2. Story Fun Mode
In this activity, insert any two puzzle pieces to create a short story.
If you insert just one puzzle piece, you’ll hear something about that
object only. Insert a second puzzle piece and the first and second
puzzle pieces will combine together to tell a short story using both
pieces.
3. Music Time Mode
In this activity, some familiar nursery rhymes will be played
automatically. Have some fun and insert any of the puzzle pieces to
add some sounds into the song.
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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 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 moisture or water.
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 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.
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you have a problem that cannot be solved by using this manual,
we encourage you to visit us online or contact our Consumer
Services Department with any problems and/or suggestions that
you might have. A support representative will be happy to assist
you.
Before requesting support, please be ready to provide or include
theinformationbelow:
• Thenameofyourproductormodelnumber(themodelnumber
is typically located on the back or bottom of your product).
• Theactualproblemyouareexperiencing.
• Theactionsyoutookrightbeforetheproblemstarted.
Internet:www.vtechkids.com
Phone:1-800-521-2010intheU.S.or1-877-352-8697inCanada
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing 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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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 modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
NOTE