V-tech Secret Safe Notebook Assembly Instructions

Secret Safe Notebook
Parent’s Guide
91-003621-000 UK

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Secret Safe Notebook.
Protect your notebook with a 4-digit passcode so only you can
access it and keep your secrets hidden from prying eyes! A 60-page
notebook and pen is included for you to start your journaling! You
can even record up to 10 voice entries and apply funny effects to
your voice! There’s so much to enjoy and discover!
Unlock
Button
Microphone
Voice Review
Mode Button
Volume Control
Button
Voice Changer
Mode Button
Voice Recording
Mode Button
Photo Frame
Music Mode
Button
Notebook
Sample Photo
Clear Plastic
Frame
Guess My Number
Game Button
Reset Button
(Located inside the
Battery Compartment)
Pen
Number
Buttons
Secret Compartment

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
•One VTech®Secret Safe Notebook
• One Parent’s Guide
WARNING:
All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging
locks, removable tags, cable ties and packaging screws are not
part of this toy, and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
NOTE: Please keep this Parent’s Guide as it contains important
information.
• One Notebook with 60 pages
(30 sheets)
• One Clear Plastic Frame • One Sample Photo
• One Pen

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Unlock the packaging locks:
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
NOTE: For the best performance, remove all of the factory-installed
batteries from the VTech®Secret Safe Notebook and install brand
new alkaline batteries.
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the
back of the unit and slide it down to
remove it.
3. Install 3 new AA batteries following
the diagram inside the battery
box. (New alkaline batteries are
recommended for maximum
performance).
4. Replace the battery cover.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT
ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT
ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
THISDEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS:(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT
ANYINTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
THISDEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS:(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT
ANYINTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
Turn the packaging lock counter-clockwise
several times.
Pull out and discard the packaging lock.

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BATTERY NOTICE
• Use new alkaline batteries or fully charged NI-MH (Nickel Metal-
hydride) rechargeable batteries for best 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, 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.
• 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.
DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES AND PRODUCT
The crossed-out wheelie bin symbols on products and
batteries, or on their respective packaging, indicates
they must not be disposed of in domestic waste as
they contain substances that can be damaging to the
environment and human health.
The chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb, where marked,
indicate that the battery contains more than the specified
value of mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) or lead (Pb) set out
in Battery Directive (2006/66/EC).

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The solid bar indicates that the product was placed on
the market after 13th August, 2005.
Help protect the environment by disposing of your
product or batteries responsibly.
For more information, please visit:
www.recycle-more.co.uk
www.recyclenow.com
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. Unlock Button
Press this button and then enter your 4-digit passcode to open
the cover. Close the cover to switch off the unit. When the unit is
on, press this button again to switch off the unit.
2. Reset Button
When you first use this product,
you will need to activate Normal
Play Mode. To do so, first press the
Unlock Button to turn on the unit
and then press the Reset Button
(the Reset Button is located under
the battery compartment). You will
then hear a ‘beep’ sound once the
passcode has been cleared. The
next time you wish to open the cover by pressing the Unlock
Button, you will be asked to create a new 4-digit passcode. If
you want to change the passcode which you set before. Repeat
the above operation before entering any mode.
Note: A small tool, such as a paperclip, may be needed to press
the Reset Button.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT
ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

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3. Voice Recording Mode Button
Press this button to enter Voice Recording Mode, then press a
number button to record a voice entry. If the unit is locked, you’ll
be asked to enter your passcode before entering this mode.
4. Voice Review Mode Button
Press this button to enter Voice Review Mode, then press
a number button to review the voice entry assigned to that
number. If the unit is locked, you’ll be asked to enter your
passcode before entering this mode.
5. Music Mode Button
Press this button to listen to the 10 built-in melodies. The
melodies will play randomly until they have all played once. You
can also press any number button to select a melody to play.
6. Voice Changer Mode Button
Press this button to enter the Voice Changer mode. This mode
is for fun! Say anything and then hear your voice played back to
you with a silly effect!
7. Guess My Number Game Button
Press this button to enter the Guess My Number game. Listen to
the instruction and try to guess the correct number.
8. Volume Button
Press this button to toggle between Low and High
volume.
9. Number Buttons
Press these buttons to enter your number
passcode or to input numbers in certain activities.
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10. Microphone
The Microphone is located under
the Unlock Button and is used
for the voice activation feature.
The suggested distance to keep
between the Microphone and your
mouth is around 12-15 centimetres.
11. Automatic Shut-Off
To prolong battery life, the VTech®Secret Safe Notebook will
shut off automatically if it has not had any input after several
minutes. The unit can be turned on again by pressing the
Unlock Button or any of the mode buttons.
The unit will also automatically turn off when the batteries are
low on power.
12. Notebook Replacement
You can replace the included notebook with a standard A6
size notebook. The maximum recommended page count of a
replacement notebook is 100 pages (50 sheets). There are two
book holders to secure the replacement notebook. Please make
sure that the replacement notebook has been inserted into the
two book holders when replacing the notebook.

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13. Pen Holder
Keep your pen in this holder.
14. Secret Compartment
Store your items in the
compartment to keep them secret
and safe.
15. Clear Plastic Frame
Before inserting a photo of your
choice (not included) into the
front cover of the Secret Safe
Notebook, we recommend placing
the provided Clear Plastic Frame
on top of it. First, place the Clear
Plastic Frame on top of your photo
and make sure the subject of your
photo is inside the dotted heart.
Draw around the outline of the Clear
Plastic Frame, and then cut along
the line which you have just drawn.
Note: Adult supervision required.

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TO BEGIN PLAY
Activating Normal Play Mode:
When you first use this product, you will need to activate Normal
Play Mode.
1. Open the battery cover and locate the Reset Button next to the
word “RESET”.
2. Press the Unlock Button to turn the unit on.
3. Next, press the Reset Button. You will hear a ‘beep’ sound once
the passcode has been cleared and Normal Play Mode has been
activated.
4. The next time the unit turns on, you will be asked to set the
number passcode.
If no passcode exists:
• A voice saying “Please create a 4-digit passcode” will be heard.
• Once you have entered a 4-digit passcode you will be asked to
repeat it.
• When your password has been set, a voice will say “OK! Your
passcode has been set”. The cover will then open and you can
begin using the Secret Safe Notebook.
• If the passcode did not set, you will hear “Oh! There’s no
passcode”. Press the Unlock Button to try setting a passcode
again.
If a passcode exists:
• By typing in the correct passcode you will hear “OK” and the
cover will open.
• If you enter the passcode incorrectly twice, you will hear “Sorry,
this isn’t your notebook” and the unit will shut off automatically.

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Reset Passcode:
• To change the passcode, press the Reset Button before
entering any games. The passcode will then be removed. The
next time your Secret Safe Notebook turns on, you will be
asked to create a new passcode.
ACTIVITIES:
1. Voice Recording Mode
In this mode you can record up to 10 voice entries. Each
number button will store 1 voice entry. You can record up to
approximately 40 seconds per recording. The light will flash
when the recording time is about to finish.
2. Voice Review Mode
In this mode you can review the voice entries that you’ve
recorded in the Voice Recording Mode. Press a number button
to review the recorded voice assigned to that number.
3. Music Mode
In this mode you can listen to 10 built-in melodies. The melodies
will play randomly until they have all played once. You can also
press any number button to select a melody to play.
4. Voice Changer Mode
In this mode, say anything into the microphone and it will be
repeated back to you with a silly voice effect! The voice effects
are as follows: pitch up, pitch down, slow voice, fast voice, echo
and robot voice.

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5. Guess My Number Game
In this game you will need to guess the correct number based
on the instruction voice. If the answer is a 2-digit number, please
enter the two numbers within 1.5 seconds.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
1. Keep your VTech®Secret Safe Notebook clean by wiping it
with a slightly damp cloth. Never use solvents or abrasives.
2. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources
of heat.
3. Remove the batteries when not in use for an extended period of
time.
4. Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces or expose the unit to
moisture or water. Never try to dismantle it.
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 with
again.
5. If the product still does not work, install a brand new set of
batteries.
If the problem persists, please contact our Consumer Services
Department and a service representative will be happy to help you.

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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 0330 678 0149 (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.

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CONSUMER SERVICES
Creating and developing VTech 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 with
any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. A service
representative will be happy to help you.
UK Customers:
Phone: [phone] (from UK) or [phone] (outside UK)
Website: www.vtech.co.uk/support
Australian Customers:
Phone: [phone]
Website: support.vtech.com.au
NZ Customers:
Phone: [phone]
Website: support.vtech.com.au
Product Warranty/
Consumer Guarantees
UK Customers:
Read our complete warranty policy online at vtech.co.uk/warranty.
Australian Customers:
VTECH ELECTRONICS (AUSTRALIA) PTY LIMITED –
CONSUMER GUARANTEES
Under the Australian Consumer Law, a number of consumer
guarantees apply to goods and services supplied by VTech
Electronics (Australia) Pty Limited. Please refer to vtech.com.au/
consumerguarantees for further information.

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