V-tech SmartVille - Alphabet Train Station User manual

Alphabet Train Station™
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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 fulfill 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 first 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
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®SmartVilleTM Alphabet Train
Station™ learning toy!
The VTech®SmartVilleTM Alphabet Train Station™ is an electronic
playset for toddlers 12 months and up. Go on an amazing learning
journey with the animals. Insert the animals and role-play pieces into
the hot spots to introduce fun phrases, sounds and more. The alphabet
train track identifies letter names, letter sounds and related objects when
the buttons are pressed. Turn the clock hand for an early lesson in time
concepts. The light-up screen rewards toddlers with fun animations to
reinforce learning.
Introduction
ROLE
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PLAY PIECESPRESS BUTTON
TURNING CLOCK HAND
ALPHABET BUTTONS
LIGHT-UP SCREEN
ON/OFF/MODE SELECTO
SWITCH
5 PIANO KEY
HOT SPOTS
PRESS BUTTO
PRESS BUTTO
TRAINANIMALS
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Instructions & Activities
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One VTech®SmartVilleTM Alphabet Train Station™
• 25 Smart Parts - including 18 animals and 7 role-play pieces
Animals
KoalaTiger
Elephant
Monkey
Kangaroo
PeacockParrot
Giraffe
Gorilla
Pelican
Cheetah
Panda
Rhinoceros
Lion
Zebra Crocodile
Hippo Polar bear
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Instructions & Activities
Role-Play Pieces
•
One Smart Parts storage bag
• 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 back of
the unit. Use a coin or screwdriver to
loosen the screw.
3. Install 3 new “AA” size (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 the battery cover.
Flag
Train
Stop sign
Garbage can Telephone booth
Lamp post
Train crossing sign
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Instructions & Activities
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 batteries from the equipment when the unit will not be
used for an extended for an extended period of time.
• Always remove exhausted batteries from the equipment.
• Do not dispose of battery in fire.
• Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended
are to be used.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. ON/OFF/MODE SELECTOR
SWITCH
To turn the unit ON, slide the ON/OFF/
MODE SELECTOR SWITCH to the
DISCOVERY MODE or LEARNING
MODE position. To turn the unit OFF,
slide the ON/OFF/MODE SELECTOR
SWITCH to the OFF position.
Off
Discovery
Mode
Learning
Mode
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Instructions & Activities
2. VOLUME CONTROL
SWITCH
To adjust the volume, slide the
VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH located
on the bottom of the unit to the ( )
position for LOW VOLUME or the (
) position for HIGH VOLUME.
3. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®
SmartVilleTM Alphabet Train Station™
learning toy will automatically power-
down after approximately two minutes
without input. The unit can be turned
on again by pressing any button.
ACTIVITIES
1. Slide the on/off/mode selector
switch to turn the unit on. You will hear
a choo choo sound effect followed by
a phrase and The Alphabet Song. An
animation will appear on the light-up
screen.
2. Press the piano keys to hear music
notes or learn about colors and shapes
depending on the selected mode. An
animation will appear on the light-up
screen.
Off
Discovery
Mode Learning
Mode
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Instructions & Activities
3. Turn the clock hand to hear numbers
or time phrases depending on the
selected mode. An animation will
appear on the light-up screen.
4. Insert an animal or role-play piece
into the hot spots below the light-up
screen to hear a variety of fun phrases
and sounds. An animation will appear
on the light-up screen.
5. Insert an animal or role-play piece into
the hot spots or press the hot spots
with or without an animal or accessory
piece to hear a variety of fun phrases,
sounds and melodies. An animation
will appear on the light-up screen.
6. Press the alphabet buttons to learn
about letters and letter sounds in
the learning mode. In the discovery
mode, the objects will be identified. An
animation will appear on the light-up
screen.
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Instructions & Activities
7. Press the star button on the train
track to hear The Alphabet Song. An
animation will appear on the light-up
screen.
8. Press the music button on the train
track to hear a variety of melodies. An
animation will appear on the light-up
screen.
10. Place an animal or role-play piece on
one of the buttons of the train track
to hear a variety of melodies. An
animation will appear on the light-up
screen.
11. Roll the train along the track to hear a
variety of train sound effects, phrases,
melodies and The Alphabet Song. An
animation will appear on the light-up
screen.
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Care & Maintenance
MELODY LIST
1. If You’re Happy and You Know It
2. Turkey in the Straw
3. Oh! Susanna
4. I’ve Been Working on the Railroad
5. She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain
The Alphabet Song
A-B-C-D-E-F-G
H-I-J-K-L-M-N-O-P
Q-R-S-T-U-V
W-X-Y and Z
Now you know your ABC’s,
Next time won’t you sing 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 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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the program/activity stops working, please follow
these steps:
1. 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.
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.
Troubleshooting
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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:
• 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
Other Info
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Other Info
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 DIGITALAPPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN
ICES-003.
CETAPPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME
À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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