V-tech SmartVille - Safe & Sound Fire Station User manual

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Safe & Sound Fire Station™

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
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®SmartVilleTM Safe & Sound
Fire StationTM learning toy!
The SmartVilleTM Safe & Sound Fire StationTM blazes a new trail of
learning. Friendly animals can chase pretend fires with emergency
objects, while always lending a helping hand. Learn about numbers,
safety phrases, sounds and role-play skills.
Introduction
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ON/OFF/VOLUME
CONTROL SWITCH
LIGHT-UP BELL
BUTTON
FIRE ALARM
BUTTON
ELEVATOR BUTTON
GATE BUTTON ANIMALS FIRE TRUCKROLE-PLAY PIECES
HOT SPOT
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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One VTech®SmartVilleTM Safe & Sound Fire StationTM
• 6 Smart Parts - including 3 animals and 3 role-play pieces
Animals
Role-Play Pieces
• 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.
Cat DalmationBird
Cone Fire hydrant Fire truck
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Instructions & Activities
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Instructions & Activities
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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 2 new “AA” size (UM3/LR6)
batteries following the diagram inside
the batterybox. (Theuseofnewalkaline
batteries is recommended for maximum
performance.)
4. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure the
battery cover.
BATTERY NOTICE
• Installbatteries correctly observingthe polarity (+,-) signs toavoid
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.
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Instructions & Activities
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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 the HIGH
VOLUME () position.To turn the unit
OFF, slide the ON/OFF/VOLUME
CONTROL SWITCH to the OFF ( )
position.
2. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®
SmartVilleTM Safe & Sound Fire
StationTM learning toy will automatically
power-down after approximately 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 siren sound, a rescue phrase and a
song.Thelight will flashwiththesound.
2. Press the light-up bell button to hear
a bell sound or a phrase. The light will
flash with the sound.
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Instructions & Activities
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3. Press the fire alarm button to hear
an alarm sound or a variety of
emergencyphrases.Thelightwillflash
with the sound.
4. Pass the fire truck over the gate
button to hear an emergency phrase
and a siren sound. The light will flash
with the sound.
5. Slidetheanimalsdowntheelevatorand
press the elevator button to hear a
variety of phrases. The light will flash
with the sound.
6. Insertan animal or the fire hydrantinto
thehotspot orpressthe hot spot with
orwithoutan animal or the fire hydrant
to hear a variety of phrases, sounds
or melodies. The light will flash with
the sound.
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Care & Maintenance
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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 Ten Little Indians)
1 little, 2 little, 3 little firemen,
Riding in their red little fire truck.
They're here to help out in an emergency,
They will save the day!
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
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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.
Iftheproblem 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.
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Other Info
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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.
Ifthis equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio ortelevision
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
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