V-tech Sort & Soar Rocket User manual

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 Smart Start®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
Smart Start®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®
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Sort & Soar Rocket™ learning
toy!
The VTech®Sort & Soar Rocket™learningtoyis an interactive sorter
toyfortoddlers9monthsandup.Childrencanchoosefromsixdifferent
activities. Drop the shapes in through the slots to watch the rocket
come to life! When all five shapes are dropped into the rocket, watch
it wobble back and forth and blast off!
5 SHAPE
SORTER
PIECES
BLAST OFF
BUTTON
LIGHT-UP
SHAPE
SORTER
SLOTS
ON/OFF/MODE SELECTOR SWITCH
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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
- One VTech®Sort & Soar Rocket™ learning toy
- Five shape sorter 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.
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit.
Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw.
3. Install4new“AA”(UM-3/LR6)batteries
followingthediagraminsidethe 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.
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BATTERY NOTICE
• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity ( +, - ) signs to
avoid leakage.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not use batteries of different types.
• Remove exhausted or new batteries from the equipment when the
unit will not be used for an extended period of time.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• 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.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.
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PRODUCT FEATURES
1. ON/OFF MODE SELECTOR SWITCH
To turn the unit ON, slide the ON/OFF/
MODE SELECTOR SWITCH to select
an activity. To turn the unit OFF, slide
the ON/OFF/MODE SELECTOR
SWITCH to the OFF ( ) position.
2. To adjust the volume, slide the
VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH located
on the bottom of the unit to the ( )
position for LOW VOLUME, or to the
() position for HIGH VOLUME.
3. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®
Sort & Soar Rocket™ learning toy will
automaticallypower-down afterseveral
minutes without input. The rocket can
be turned on again by pressing any
button.
4. SIX MODES OF PLAY
The six modes of play include Colors,
Music, Counting, Shapes, Sounds
andFree Play.Slidethemodeselector
to select the mode.
“Hold on!”
+
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ACTIVITIES
1. SlidetheON/OFF MODESELECTOR SWITCH toselectthemode.
Insert the shape sorter pieces to hear responses based on the
activity.
= Colors
= Music
= Counting
= Shapes
= Sounds
= Free Play
In the Free Play mode, the first shape sorter piece inserted
automatically determines the mode of play. If there is no input into
the rocket after a few seconds, you will hear a random mode
introductory phrase.
2. When all five shapes have been
inserted, you will hear a fun phrase
andsoundeffects. Thelightswill flash
and the rocket will wobble back and
forth then blast off! The shapes will
tumble out from inside the rocket.
“Green”
“Learn
colors!”
“3, 2, 1.
Blast Off!”
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Instructions & Activities

3. Press the BLAST OFF BUTTON on the top of the rocket before
the rocket has been popped up. You will hear one of three random
responses. The lights will flash and the rocket will wobble back
and forth then blast off! Press the BLAST OFF BUTTON when
the rocket has been popped up. You will hear a fun melody. The
lights will flash and the rocket will wobble back and forth.
MELODY LIST
1. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
2. For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow
3. Au Claire de la Lune
4. This Old Man
5. Pop! Goes the Weasel
6. Sing a Song of Sixpence
“Blast Off!”
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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, 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.
5 If the product still does not work, replace with an entire set of new
batteries.
Iftheproblempersists,pleasecallourConsumerServicesDepartment
at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada, and a
service representative will be happy to help you.
If you misplace any of the shape sorter pieces, you can contact our
Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-
800-267-7737inCanada,andaservice representative would be happy
to replace them.
For information on this product warranty, please call VTech®at 1-800-
521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing Smart Start®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
encourageyou to callour Consumer ServicesDepartment at 1-800-
521-2010 in the U.S., or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada with any
problems and/or suggestions that you might have. A service
representative will be happy to help you.
Note:
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not
installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions, it may cause interference to radio and
televisionreception.It has been type testedandfoundto comply within
the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the
specifications in Sub-part J of Part 15 FCC Rules, which are designed
to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a
residentialinstallation.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
interferencewithradioortelevisionreception, 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 the receiving antenna
• Relocate this product with respect to the receiver
• Move this product away from the receiver
Other Info
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