V-tech Phonics Desk User manual

Phonics Desk
© 2008 VTech
Printed in China
91-02107-008-000
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
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
To learn more about VTech toys, visit www.vtechuk.com
6-10 years
3-6 years
0-36 months

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Phonics Desk.
This fun-filled Phonics Desk will keep your child entertained as they
learn and discover around the town. The 3D light-up letter buttons and
movable clock hand will encourage exploration as your child learns
phonics, letters, numbers, time concepts, basic vocabulary and lots
more! With realistic sound effects, fun phrases and cheerful melodies,
touring the town has never been so much fun!
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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One VTech®Phonics Desk
• One User’s 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. 2
Introduction

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Getting Started
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
screwdriver to open the battery
cover.
3. Install 3 new “AA” (UM3/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.
BATTERY NOTICE
•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 only 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.

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Product Features
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.
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. ACTIVITY SELECTOR
Slide the ACTIVITY SELECTOR to
select an activity to play.
3. LIGHT-UP LETTER BUTTONS
Press the 26 LIGHT-UP LETTER
BUTTONS to learn letters and their
sounds or to give a response/answer
in the related activity.

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4. LIGHT-UP MUSIC BUTTON
Press the LIGHT-UP MUSIC BUTTON
to hear the sung song “The Wheels on
the Bus”.
5. MOVABLE CLOCK HAND
Move the clock hand to hear the
corresponding time and a related
phrase. In Clock Quiz, move the clock
hand to answer the questions.
6. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®Phonics Desk will
automatically turn off after several minutes without input. The unit
can be turned on again by pressing the ON/OFF BUTTON.
ACTIVITIES
1. Phonics Fun
Slide the ACTIVITY SELECTOR to the first position to enter this
activity.
Press the LETTER BUTTONS to hear the letter and its sound
identified followed by a related word, fun phrase and sound effect.
Product Features

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Activities
2. Town Visit
Slide the ACTIVITY SELECTOR to the second position to enter
this activity.
Complete the tour and see where you end up! At the beginning of
the tour, a light will flash to indicate the starting position. Wait and
see where the next stop is and press the flashing button to carry
on the tour. Listen and watch carefully!
3. Find It
Slide the ACTIVITY SELECTOR to the third position to enter this
activity.
You will be given hints to find a certain object or place. Press the
LETTER BUTTONS to answer.
4. Spelling
Slide the ACTIVITY SELECTOR to the fourth position to enter this
activity.
You will hear a word and its spelling. Watch carefully as the lights
light up in sequence. Press the LETTER BUTTONS in the correct
order to spell the word. The lights will flash to indicate which letter
should be pressed next.

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Activities
5. Counting
Slide the ACTIVITY SELECTOR to the fifth position to enter this
activity.
A number of buttons will light up. Press the lights to count them
one by one. Keep pressing and counting until all the lights have
gone out!
6. Clock Quiz
Slide the ACTIVITY SELECTOR to the sixth position to enter this
activity.
You will be asked to set the clock to a specific time. Move the
clock hand to the correct time to answer.
7. Light-Up The Town
Slide the ACTIVITY SELECTOR to the seventh position to enter
this activity.
Press the lights as fast as you can to light up the town! Press each
light as it flashes and keep going until your time is up. Watch
carefully!
8. Music
Slide the ACTIVITY SELECTOR to the eighth position to enter this
activity.
Press the LETTER BUTTONS to hear a melody. Watch as the
lights dance with the music!

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Melody List
MELODY LIST
aAnimal Fair
b Chopsticks
c Clementine
d Where Has My Little Dog Gone
e Goodnight Ladies
f Hey Diddle Diddle
g I’ve Been Working On The Railroad
h Hickory Dickory Dock
i Three Blind Mice
j In The Hall Of The Mountain King
k London Bridge
l Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush
m The Entertainer
n Ring-A-Ring-O’ Roses
o Old MacDonald
p Polly Put The Kettle On
qTake Me Out To The Ball Game
r Alouette
s The Farmer In The Dell
t This Old Man
u The Can Can
v Shoo Fly Don’t Bother Me
w When The Saints Go Marching
xTwinkle, Twinkle Little Star
y On Top Of Old Smokey
z Oh Susanna

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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. 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 a new set of batteries.
Note: The demo tag should be removed automatically when the product
is taken out of the packaging. If the demo tag is still in position
when you begin play, please remove it from the bottom of the
unit to activate normal play mode.
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.