V-tech Peek-A-Boo Ball User manual

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Dear Parent:
At VTech®we know that a child has the ability to do great things.
That’s why all of our electronic learning products are uniquely
designed to develop a child’s mind and allow them to learn to the
best of their ability. Whether it’s introducing numbers and letters,
identifying colors and shapes, or stimulating senses with lights and
music, all VTech® infant and toddler learning products encourage
your child’s natural growth and discovery skills. When it comes to
providing electronic learning products that enlighten, entertain and
develop minds, at VTech®we see the potential in every child.

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Peek-A-Boo Ball™! We at VTech®
are committed to providing the best possible products to entertain and
educate your child. Should you have any questions or concerns, please
call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or
1-800-267-7377 in Canada.
The VTech®Peek-A-Boo Ball™ learning toy is a colorful light-up ball
designed for toddlers aged 6 months and up. The spinning star, flashing
lights, funny sound effects, and 10 built-in melodies will stimulate baby’s
senses. Baby will roll into fun with the VTech®Peek-A-Boo Ball™.
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
- One VTech®Peek-A-Boo Ball™learning toy
- 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.
For information on this products warranty, please call VTech at 1-800-521-
2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.
10 CHARACTER
PRESS BUTTONS
LIGHT-UP
STAR
ON/OFF/MODE
SWITCH SELECTOR
BATTERY
BOX
VOLUME
CONTROL SWITCH

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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 screwdriver to loosen the
screw.
3. Install2new“AA”(UM-3/LR6)batteriesfollowing
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
• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity ( +, - ) signs to avoid
leakage.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not use batteries of different types.
• Remove exhausted or new batteries from the equipment when the unit
will not be used for an extended period of time.
• 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.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.
NOTE: Ifforsomereason the program/activity stops working,pleasefollow
these steps:
1. Please turn the unit OFF.
2. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.

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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.
REMARKS: Pleasenotethatitisrecommendedtokeepobjects from being
inserted into the ball. If an object is inserted through one of
the openings of the ball, please follow these steps:
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery box on the unit.
3. Use a screwdriver to loosen the
screw on the battery box to take
the battery box out of the ball.
4. Remove the object from the ball.
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department at
1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1- 800-267-7377 in Canada, and a service
representative will be happy to help you.
TO BEGIN PLAY
1. SlidetheON/OFF/MODE SELECTOR SWITCH
totheTALKING MODE ( ) or MUSIC MODE
( ) position to turn the unit ON. You will be
greeted with a short tune or a talking phrase.
The LIGHT-UP STAR will flash with the sound.
2. Press one of the CHARACTER BUTTONS to
begin play.

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3. Roll or spin the ball to hear random melodies,
funny sound effects, or short tunes.The LIGHT-
UP STAR will flash with the sound.
4. To adjust the volume, slide the VOLUME
CONTROL SWITCH to ( ) for LOW
VOLUME or ( ) for HIGH VOLUME.
5. To turn the unit OFF, slide the ON/OFF/MODE
SELECTOR SWITCH to the OFF ( ) position.
NOTE: To preserve battery life, the VTech®Peek-A-Boo Ball™ learning
toy will turn off automatically after a few minutes without input. The unit
can be turned on again by pressing any button.
ACTIVITIES
A. Talking Mode
1. Slide the ON/OFF/MODE SELECTOR
SWITCH to the TALKING MODE ( ). You
will hear a short tune and “Peek-a-boo.” The
LIGHT-UP STAR will flash with the sound.
2. Press one of the CHARACTER BUTTONS to
hear a character identified, a funny sound
effect, or a short tune. The LIGHT-UP STAR
will flash with the sound.
“ Peek-a-boo”
+
“Bee,Buzzz
zz”

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3. Roll or spin the ball to hear random melodies.
Press one of the CHARACTER BUTTONS
while a melody is playing to hear the voice or
soundeffectplayoverthemelody. TheLIGHT-
UP STAR will flash with the sound.
B. Melody Mode
1. Slide the ON/OFF/MODE SELECTOR
SWITCH to the MELODY MODE ( ). A
short tune will play. The LIGHT-UP STAR will
flash with the sound.
2. Press the CHARACTER BUTTONS to hear
melodies or funny sound effects playing along
with the melodies. The LIGHT-UP STAR will
flash with the sound.
3.Rollorspintheballtohearafunnysoundeffect
and a random short tune.
Melodies:
• Mary Had a Little Lamb • Bingo
• Alouette • Old MacDonald Had a Farm
• Polly Wolly Doodle • Ring Around the Rosie
• Sing a Song of Sixpence • Pop! Goes the Weasel
• Twinkle Twinkle Little Star • Are You Sleeping?
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
2. Keepthe unitoutofdirect sunlightandawayfrom anydirectheatsource.
+ Bird
sound effect
Funny sound
effect +

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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.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Creating and developing infant/toddler 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-
521-2010intheU.S.,or1-800-267-7377inCanadawithanyproblems
and/or suggestions that you might have.Aservice representative will
be happy to help you.
Note:
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not
installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’sinstructions,itmaycauseinterference toradioandtelevision
reception. It has behÀztype tested and found to comply within the limits for
a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Sub-
part J of Part 15 FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference in a residential installation. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseinterferencewithradioortelevision
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 the receiving antenna
• relocate this product with respect to the receiver
• move this product away from the receiver