V-tech My First Phone User manual

My First Phone
2008 VTech
Printed in China
91-002278-000-000
User’s Manual

Dear Parent,
We at VTech understand that a child's needs and abilities change as they grow
and with that in mind we can develop our toys to teach and entertain at just the
right level. Babies need toys that will stimulate their interest in different
textures, sounds and colours, while on-the-go toddlers and pre-schoolers
want more interactive toys to develop their imaginations and encourage
their language development. As they progress to more challenging
curriculum at school, VTech keeps pace with a wide variety of cool,
aspirational and interesting computers for learning. Every toy is unique and
helps your child develop in different ways for the best all-round learning.
To learn more about VTech toys, visit www.vtechuk.com
6-10 years
3-6 years
0-36 months

Introduction
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®My First Phone. The VTech®
My First Phone is an electronic toy phone for children 12 months and
up. This colourful phone is loaded with learning and fun. The buttons
teach letters, numbers, animal names and sounds as well as playing
a variety of fun melodies. The removable handset has a baby safe
mirror, a sliding peek-a-boo window and is the perfect size for little
hands. Record your very own message and press the message button
to hear it played back. Who will you call today?
LIGHT-UP SCREEN REMOVABLE
HANDSET
RATTLE
ROLLING
WHEELS
LETTER/
NUMBER/
ANIMAL
BUTTONS
ON/OFF/MODE
SELECTOR SWITCH
MESSAGE
BUTTON
PULL CORD
BABY SAFE MIRROR

Instructions & Activities
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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One VTech®My First Phone
• One removable handset rattle
• 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
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom
of the unit. Use a coin or a screwdriver
to loosen the screw.
3. Install 3 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 the
battery cover.

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 to be charged under adult supervision
(if removable).
• Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to
be mixed.
• 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.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.
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Instructions & Activities

PRODUCT FEATURES
1. ON/OFF/MODE SELECTOR SWITCH
To turn the unit ON, slide the ON/
OFF/MODE SELECTOR SWITCH to
the LETTER MODE ( “abc” ) or the
NUMBER MODE ( “123” ) position. To
turn the unit OFF, slide the ON/OFF/
MODE SELECTOR SWITCH to the
OFF position.
2. VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH
To adjust the volume, slide the VOLUME
CONTROL SWITCH on the bottom of
the unit to the LOW VOLUME ( ) or
the HIGH VOLUME ( ) position.
3. PULL CORD
To convert the unit from a push toy to
a pull toy, remove the pull cord from
the battery compartment and thread
it through the eyelet on the base. We
suggest you store the pull cord in the
compartment until your child is walking.
4. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®My
First Phone will automatically power-
down after approximately 30 seconds
without input. The unit can be turned
on again by pressing any button.
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Instructions & Activities

ACTIVITIES
1. Slide the on/off/mode selector
switch to turn the unit on. You will hear
a fun song and phrase. The screen will
flash a variety of animations with the
sound.
2. Press the letter/number/animal
buttons to learn letters in the letter
mode and learn about numbers,
animal names and sounds in the
number mode. The screen will display
corresponding animations with the
sounds.
3. Remove or insert the removable
handset rattle to hear a variety of
playful phone phrases. The screen will
display a variety of animations with the
sound. The removable handset does
not contain any electronics.
4. Roll the phone to hear a variety
of animal sounds and melodies.
The screen will display a variety of
animations with the sound.
5. Press and hold down the two red
buttons underneath the unit, you will
hear a beep and then you may start
recording your own message. Speak
into the microphone to the right of the
message button for clear recording.
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Instructions & Activities

6. Press the message button for your child
to hear your pre-recorded messages.
The screen with flash with a variety of
animations with the sound.
MELODY LIST
1. The Alphabet Song
2. Farmer in the Dell
3. Bear Went Over the Mountain
4. Animal Fair
5. London Bridge
6. Sailing, Sailing
7. Chicken Reel
8. Froggy Went A Courtin’
9. Aiken Drum
10. Row, Row, Row Your Boat
SONG LYRICS (to the tune of “Frere Jacques”)
Who is calling? Who is calling?
Ring-ring-ring, Ring-ring-ring!
All my friends are calling, all my friends are calling,
Let’s go play, games today!
Activities
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Care & Maintenance / Troubleshooting
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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
on 01235 546810 (from UK) or [phone] (outside UK) and a
service representative will be happy to help you.

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Other info
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing VTech®products is accompanied by
a responsibility that we 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 on [phone] (from UK) or [phone]
(outside UK) 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:
• 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