V-tech SmartVille - ABC Post Office User manual

91-71100-000-006
ABC Post Office™

Dear Parent:
Ever notice the look on your baby’s face when they learn something
new through their own discovery? These self-accomplished moments
are a parent’s greatest reward. To help fulll them, VTech
®
created
the Infant Learning series of toys.
These unique interactive learning toys directly respond to what
children do naturally – play! Using innovative technology, these
toys react to baby’s interactions, making each play experience fun
and unique as they learn age-appropriate concepts like rst words,
numbers, shapes, colors and music. More importantly, VTech
®
’s
Infant Learning toys develop baby’s mental and physical abilities
by inspiring, engaging and teaching.
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. We thank you for trusting VTech
®
with the
important job of helping your child learn and grow!
Sincerely,
Your Friends at VTech
®
To learn more about Infant Learning and other VTech
®
toys, visit
www.vtechkids.com

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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®SmartVille™ABC Post Ofce™
learning toy!
The SmartVille™ABC Post Ofce™ gives your child a rst-class
learning experience, teaching lessons in colors, animals, sizes, letters
and more! Weigh, send and stamp packages and send them along the
conveyor belt. There’s always a special delivery at the SmartVille™
ABC Post Ofce™!
CONVEYOR
BELT
ON/OFF/VOLUME
CONTROL SWITCH
LIGHT-UP MAIL
BUTTON
ROLE-PLAY
PIECES
ANIMALS
SCALE
HOT SPOT

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One VTech®SmartVille™ABC Post Ofce™
• 8 Smart Parts - including 3 animals and 5 role-play pieces
Animals
Role-Play Pieces
• One instruction manual
Instructions & Activities
HorseSnail Eagle
Letter Big
package Mailbox Conveyor belt
Small
package

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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 back of the
unit. Use a coin or a screwdriver to loosen
the screw.
3. Install 2 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
• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to avoid
leakage.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-
zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).
• Remove the batteries from the equipment when the unit will not be
used for an extended period of time
• Always remove exhausted batteries from the equipment.
• Do not dispose of batteries in re.
• 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.
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WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. ON/OFF/VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH
To turn the unit ON, slide the ON/OFF/
VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH to the
LOW VOLUME ( ) or HIGH VOLUME
( ) position. To turn the unit OFF,
slide the ON/OFF/VOLUME CONTROL
SWITCH to the OFF ( ) position.
2. CONVEYOR BELT
Attach the conveyor belt by sliding it over
the button on the far right side of the
product.
3. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech® SmartVille™ ABC Post Ofce™
learning toy will automatically power-down after one minute without
input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing any button.
ACTIVITIES
1. Slide the on/off/volume control switch
to turn the unit on. You will hear a song,
an inviting phrase and a random melody.
The light will ash with the sound.
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2. Press the light-up mail button to hear
fun phrases and a melody. The light will
ash with the sound.
3. Slide a package or an animal over the
conveyor belt button to hear a phrase
or a short song. The light will ash with
the sound.
4. Stack or nest the packages on the scale
to hear the size of the package identied.
The light will ash with the sound.
5. Insert an animal or the mailbox into the hot
spot or press the hot spot with or without
an animal or the mailbox to hear a variety
of phrases, sounds or melodies. The light
will ash with the sound.
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MELODY LIST
1. The Alphabet Song
2. If You’re Happy and You Know It
3. Yankee Doodle
4. The Wheels on the Bus
5. You Are My Sunshine
SUNG SONG LYRICS (to the tune of The Alphabet Song)
A-B-C-D-E-F-G
Won’t you sing some letters with me?
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.
Care & Maintenance/Troubleshooting

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5. If the product still does not work, replace with a new set of
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.
For information on this product warranty, please call VTech® at 1-800-
521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing Infant 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.
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:
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Other Info
• 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 modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
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 CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH
CANADIAN ICES-003.
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST
CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.