V-tech Spin & Discover Globe User manual

User's Manual
© 2006 VTech
Printed in China
91-02165-003
Spin & Discover Globe

Dear Parent:
Ever notice the look on your baby’s face when they learn something
newthroughtheirowndiscovery?Theseself-accomplishedmoments
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 InfantLearning‚and other VTech®toys,visit
www.vtech.com
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Introduction
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Spin & Discover Globe™
learning toy.
The VTech®Spin & Discover Globe™ is a whole new world of fun to
be explored! Spin the globe and press the animal characters to hear
fun phrases and melodies that teach colors and animal facts through 4
modes of play. Light-up button on top of the globe plays fun sound
effects and tunes as well as flashes along with the responses to
captivate toddlers attention. Pushing, sliding and twisting the buttons
develops different manipulative motor skills while a variety of phrases
teach early words. Press the animal buttons while the melodies play to
jam sound effects into the tunes!
ON/OFF
BUTTON
ANIMAL
BUTTONS
ACTIVITY
SELECTOR
LIGHT-UP
BUTTON
VOLUME
CONTROL
SWITCH
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Instructions & Activities
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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One VTech®Spin & Discover Globe™
• 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. Locatethe batterycover on the bottom
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 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
• Installbatteries correctly observing the polarity(+, -) signs to avoid
leakage.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not use batteries of different types.
• Remove 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.
• Donotmixalkaline,standard (carbon-zinc)orrechargeable(nickel-
cadmium) batteries.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.
PRODUCT FEATURES
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 .
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2. VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH
Toadjustthevolume,locatetheVOLUME
CONTROLSWITCHonthebottomofthe
unit. Slide it to the ( ) position for LOW
VOLUME or the ( ) position for HIGH
VOLUME.
3. ACTIVITY SELECTOR
Slide the activity selector to choose a
mode of play.
4. ANIMAL BUTTONS
Press the animal buttons to hear fun
phrases, sound effects and melodies,
depending on the selected mode.
5. LIGHT-UP BUTTON
Press the light-up button on the top of
the globe to hear fun phrases and
sound effects.
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6. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®Spin & Discover Globe™
will automatically power-down after approximately 30 seconds
without input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing the
light-up button.
ACTIVITIES
Animal Mode
Press,twistorslidetheanimalstohearthem
introduce themselves with fun phrases and
animal sound effects.
Press the light-up button on top of the globe
to hear an airplane sound effect and “Look
at all the animals I’ve discovered”. The light
will flash with sounds.
Color Mode
Press, twist or slide the animals to learn
colors through fun phrases.
Press the light-up button on top of the globe
to hear “The world is such a colorful place,
look at all the colors” and an airplane sound
effect. The light will flash with the sounds.
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Animal Actions Mode
Press, twist or slide the animals to learn fun
facts about animals and their movement.
Press the light-up button on top of the globe
to hear “Let’s explore the world” and an
airplane sound effect. The lights will flash
with the sounds.
Music & Sounds Mode
Press, twist or slide the animals to hear fun
melodies. Press the animal buttons while a
melody is playing to jam the animal sound
effect into the tune.
Pressthe light-up buttonon top ofthe globe
to hear the theme song. The light will flash
with the sounds.
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Care & Maintenance/ Troubleshooting
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THEME SONG LYRICS (To the tune of Farmer in the Dell )
Let’s travel around the world
What animals will we see?
A panda bear, a kangaroo
Are some of who we’ll meet
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. 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. Iftheproductstill does not work, replace withanew set of batteries.
Iftheproblem persists, please call ourConsumer 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
encourageyou 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
interferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determinedbyturningtheequipment offandon,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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