V-tech Sparklings Ava Assembly Instructions

Parent’s Guide
Ava
91-003819-011 UK
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Sparklings Ava!
Hi, I’m Ava, welcome to my colourful world of magic! Press my
charm to choose a colour, then touch my ears, eyes or tuft of hair to
decorate them with that colour. Let’s have fun together!
Hair Button
Mouth Button
Charm Button
Leg Lever
Demo/Off/On
Switch
Hair Clips and Comb
Eye Sensors
Ear Sensors
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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• Sparklings Ava
• Two Hair Clips
• One Comb
• Parent’s guide
WARNING:
All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging locks,
removable tags, cable ties, cords and packaging screws are not part
of this toy and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
NOTE:
Please keep this parent’s guide as it contains important information.
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GETTING STARTED
The batteries included are for demo purposes only. Please replace
the low capacity Try Me batteries with new batteries for the best
performance. Slide the Demo/Off/On Switch to the ON position
to start.
NOTE:
Playing at close range for a prolonged period of time may cause
fatigue or discomfort. We recommend that children take a 15-minute
break for every hour of play.
Battery Removal and Installation
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on
the back of the unit, use a
screwdriver to loosen the screw
and open the battery box.
3. Remove old batteries by pulling
up on one end of each battery.
4. Install 2 new AAA (AM-4/LR03)
batteries following the diagram
inside the battery box. (For best
performance, alkaline batteries or
fully charged Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries are recommended)
5. Replace the battery cover and
tighten the screw to secure.
WARNING:
Adult assembly required for battery installation.
Keep batteries out of reach of children.
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IMPORTANT: BATTERY INFORMATION
• Insert batteries with the correct polarity (+ and -).
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
batteries.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended
are to be used.
• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
• Remove batteries during long periods of non-use.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
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RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES:
• Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging.
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
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Disposal of batteries and product
The crossed-out wheelie bin symbols on products and
batteries, or on their respective packaging, indicates they
must not be disposed of in domestic waste as they contain
substances that can be damaging to the environment and
human health.
The chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb, where marked,
indicatethatthebatterycontainsmorethanthespecied
value of mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) or lead (Pb) set out
in Battery Directive (2006/66/EC).
The solid bar indicates that the product was placed on the
market after 13th August, 2005.
Help protect the environment by disposing of your product
or batteries responsibly.
VTech®cares for the planet.
Care for the environment and give your toy a second life by
disposing of it at a small electricals collection point so all its
materials can be recycled.
In the UK:
Visit www.recyclenow.com to see a list of collection points near you.
In Australia & New Zealand:
Check with you local council for kerbside collections.
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PRODUCT FEATURES
1. Demo/Off/On Switch
To turn the unit ON, slide the Demo/Off/On Switch to the ON
position. To turn the unit OFF, slide the Demo/Off/On Switch to
the OFF position.
2. Automatic Shut Off
To preserve battery life, Ava will automatically power down after
several seconds without input. The unit can be turned on again
by pressing her hair button, mouth button or charm button.
NOTE: If the unit powers down while playing, please install a
new set of batteries.
ACTIVITIES
1. Colour Ava
Ava lights up in the colours you choose for her. Press Ava’s
Charm Button to choose a colour. Then, touch her eyes, hair
and ears to add the selected colour to them.
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2. Ava’s Mood
Ava expresses her mood through
colour. Press her Light Up Hair
Button to see how she feels. Then,
touch her eyes or ears for some
additional colour commentary.
3. Colour Fun
Ava likes to pick a lucky colour for
you. Press her Ear Sensor and she’ll
select a lucky colour and tell you how
that colour makes her feel.
4. Imagine with Ava
Ava wants you to share your
imagination with her. Cover and hold
one of Ava’s Eye Sensors and she’ll
ask you to tell her something you’ve
imagined. Keep her Eye Sensor
covered as you tell her. Uncover her
Eye Sensor and she’ll tell you how
much she loves your imagination.
5. Musical Ava
Ava loves to sing. Tap Ava’s Mouth
Button, and she will sing, hum or
even surprise you with a kiss! Careful,
sometimes she even blows raspberries!
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6. Running Fun
Ava loves to run through the skies!
Help her wiggle her tail by pressing
her Leg Lever. She’ll make magical
sounds and cheer as she pretends to
run through a rainbow.
7. Cuddle and Care
Every fox needs love. Touch Ava’s Eye Sensor or Ear Sensor to
take care of her and get a fun surprise.
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CARE & MAINTENANCE
1. Keep Ava clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
2. Keep Ava out of direct sunlight and away from any direct
heat sources.
3. Remove the batteries when Ava is not in use for an extended
period of time.
4. Do not drop Ava on a hard surface and do not expose the unit to
excess moisture.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason Ava stops working or malfunctions, please follow
these steps:
1. Turn Ava Off.
2. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.
3. Let Ava stand for a few minutes, then replace the batteries.
4. Turn Ava On. She will now be ready to play with again.
5. If Ava still does not work, install a new set of new batteries.
If the problem persists, please contact our Consumer Services
Department and a service representative will be happy to help you.
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CONSUMER SERVICES
Creating and developing VTech®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 with
any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. A service
representative will be happy to help you.
UK Customers:
Phone: [phone] (from UK) or [phone] (outside UK)
Website: www.vtech.co.uk/support
Australian Customers:
Phone: [phone]
Website: support.vtech.com.au
NZ Customers:
Phone: [phone]
Website: support.vtech.com.au
Product Warranty/
Consumer Guarantees
UK Customers:
Read our complete warranty policy online at vtech.co.uk/warranty.
Australian Customers:
VTECH ELECTRONICS (AUSTRALIA) PTY LIMITED –
CONSUMER GUARANTEES
Under the Australian Consumer Law, a number of consumer
guarantees apply to goods and services supplied by VTech
Electronics (Australia) Pty Limited. Please refer to vtech.com.au/
consumerguarantees for further information.
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