V-tech Soar & Learn Plane User manual

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User’s Manual
Soar & Learn Plane
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Soar & Learn PlaneTM. Explore letters,
numbers, and games when the keyboard is open, and experience a fun racing
game and photo album when the keyboard is closed. Join the adventure with
Dusty and his friends in 14 activities that will fly high with learning!
INTRODUCTION
On/Off Button
Left Button
Number
Buttons
Category
Buttons
Letter
Buttons
Settings Button
Help Button
Right Button
Cursor
Buttons
Music On/Off Button
Enter Button
OK Button
Home Button

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• OneVTech®Soar & Learn PlaneTM
• Oneinstructionmanual
• Twowheelattachments
WARNING:
All packing materials, such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging locks and tags
are not part of this toy, and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
ATTENTION
Pour la sécurité de votre enfant, débarrassez-vous de tous les produits
d’emballage tels que rubans adhésifs, feuilles de plastique, attaches et
étiquettes. Ils ne font pas partie du jouet.
NOTE: Please keep user’s manual as it contains important information.
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit.
3. Open the battery cover.
4. Install 2 new “AA” (AM-3/LR6) batteries into the
compartment as illustrated. (The use of new, alkaline
batteries is recommended for maximum performance.)
5. Replace the battery cover.
BATTERY NOTICE
• Usenewalkalinebatteriesformaximum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 (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH), 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.
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• 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.
ATTACH THE WHEELS
To prevent damage to the product, the wheels are packed
separately. Before you play with the VTech®Soar & Learn
PlaneTM, attach the wheels to the bottom of it. Refer to the
picture to see how to attach these separate pieces.
PRODUCT FEATURES
The Soar & Learn PlaneTM features two switchable modes of play.
Vertical: Racing and Album Mode
With the keyboard closed, enjoy a racing game and an album of Dusty’s friends.
Horizontal: Learning Mode
Slidethekeyboardopentoexplore12learningactivitiesinthreecategories:
Language, Math, and Logic.
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. HOME BUTTON
Press this button to return to the Main Menu.
3. OK BUTTON
Press this button to confirm a selection.
4. LEFT & RIGHT BUTTONS
Press these buttons to select and press the Enter Button or the OK Button
to confirm your choice.
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5. CATEGORIES BUTTONS
Press a category button to see the games in that category.
6. LETTER BUTTONS
Press the Letter Buttons to learn letters or to answer letter-related questions.
7. NUMBER BUTTONS
Press the Number Buttons to learn numbers or to answer number-related
questions.
8. SETTING BUTTON
Pressthisbuttontoadjustscreencontrastandvolume.Usetheleftarrow
button to change to a lower volume or lighter contrast. Or, use the right arrow
button to change to a higher volume or darker contrast. Press the Enter
Button to confirm.
9. HELP BUTTON
Press this button to repeat the current question or instruction or get help in
some activities.
10. MUSIC ON/OFF BUTTON
Press this button to turn the background music on or off.
11. CURSOR BUTTONS
Press these buttons to select an option and press the Enter
Button to confirm your choice.
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12. ENTER BUTTON
Press this button to confirm a selection.
13. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the Soar & Learn PlaneTM will automatically turn off
after several minutes of inactivity. The unit can be turned on again by pressing
the On/Off button.
The unit will also automatically turn off when the batteries are very low. A
warning will be displayed on screen as a reminder to change the batteries.
TO BEGIN PLAY
When the keyboard is closed, press the On/Off button to turn the
unit on.
1. The screen will display a short animation then it will enter the Racing and
Album Mode activity menu automatically.
2.UsethecursorbuttonstoselectanactivityandpresstheEnterButtonto
confirm your choice and start the game.
3. Slide out the keyboard to switch from Racing and Album Mode to Learning
Mode.
When the keyboard is open, press the On/Off button to turn the unit
on.
1. The screen will display a short animation then it will enter the Learning
Mode activity menu automatically.
2.Usethecursorbuttonstoselectanactivityinthemainmenuandpress
the Enter Button to confirm your choice. Or, press a category button to see
games in that category.
3. Slide in the keyboard to switch from Learning Mode to Racing and Album
Mode.
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ACTIVITIES
The VTech®Soar & Learn PlaneTM offers a total of 14 activities to play.
SLIDE OUT MODE
Category 1: LANGUAGE
01: Vocabulary
Welcome to Propwash Junction! Press any letter button to learn
about letters, objects, and Dusty’s friends.
02: Flight School
Press any letter button to learn the capital and lowercase letters.
03: Pick a Prop
Dottie wants to upgrade Dusty’s propeller to help him fly. Three
propellers with letters on them will be shown on the screen. Pick a
suitablepropellerforDusty.Usethecursorbuttonsorletterbuttons
to select and then press the Enter Button to confirm.
04: Flying By
Dusty is being trained by his friends. He needs to find the required
objectsandflybythemtotesthisagilityandaccuracy.Usethecursor
buttons to select the object, then press the Enter Button to confirm.
05: Super Fuel
Dusty needs to fill up his fuel tank so he can continue the race. Match
the lowercase letter with the capital letter to help Dusty choose the
premiumfuel.Usethecursororletterbuttonstoanswerandthen
press the Enter Button to confirm.
Category 2: Math
06: Numbers
Dottie fixes Dusty up with brand new parts that make him faster than
ever before. Press a number button and the corresponding number of
parts will be shown one by one.
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07: Fuel Pump Numbers
Dusty needs to fill up his fuel tank so he can continue with the race.
Choose the fuel with the correct number to improve his performance.
Use the cursor buttons or number keys to answer then press the
Enter Button to confirm.
08: Bigger and Smaller
Dusty goes to the maintenance area to get checked out before racing.
Choosethebiggerorsmallerpartaccordingtotheinstruction.Use
the cursor buttons to answer then press the Enter Button to confirm.
09: Count the Bolts
Dottie fixes Dusty up with brand new parts that make him faster than
ever before. A number of parts are given. Count them and press the
number or cursor buttons to answer, and then press the Enter Button
to confirm.
Category 3: LOGIC
10: Relaxing Sounds
Dusty is terrified of heights. Before racing, Dusty likes to listen to
some music to help him relax. Listen to a short melody, then select
themelodythatmatchestheoneyouheard.Usethecursorbuttons
to play then press the Enter Button to confirm.
11: Shadow Match
Skipper thinks that Dusty needs to sharpen up his eyes for racing and
has some special training to help him. Choose a picture to match the
shadows.UsethecursorbuttonstoplaythenpresstheEnterButton
to confirm.
12: Top Tricks
A trick is separated into 4 puzzle pieces. Rearrange the puzzle pieces
into the correct order to complete the trick successfully. Choose one
of the pieces and press the Enter Button to confirm, then choose
another piece to switch with the first one by pressing the Enter Button
again. Repeat this process until the trick is completed successfully.
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SLIDE IN MODE
13: Air Race
Help Dusty in the Wings Around the Globe Rally! Guide Dusty to the
finish line by using the cursor buttons to avoid the other racers.
14: Dusty's Album
TurnDustyonhissidetoseeanalbumofhisfriends.Usethe
cursor buttons to select a friend and press the Enter Button
to confirm.
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 sources.
3. Remove the batteries when the unit is not in use for an extended period of
time.
4. Do not drop the unit on a hard surface and do not expose the unit to excess
moisture.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the program/activity stops working, then 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 back ON. The unit will now be ready to play again.
5. If the unit still does not work, replace with an entire set of new batteries.
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department on
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.
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you have a problem that cannot be solved by using this manual, we encourage
you to visit us online or contact our Consumer Services Department with any
problems and/or suggestions that you might have.
A support representative will be happy to assist you. Before requesting
support,pleasebereadytoprovideorincludetheinformationbelow:
• Thenameofyourproductormodelnumber(themodelnumberistypically
located on the back or bottom of your product).
• Theactualproblemyouareexperiencing.
• Theactionsyoutookrightbeforetheproblemstarted.
Internet:www.vtechkids.com
Phone:1-800-521-2010intheU.S.or1-877-352-8697inCanada
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing VTech®Preschool 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.
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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.
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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