V-tech Splashing Fun Otter User manual

Instruction Manual
Splashing Fun Otter

On/Off Button
Three Different Size Fish
Pourers
INTRODUCTION
Introducing the Splashing Fun Otter by VTech®! Have lots of bath
time fun with Otter and his fish pourers! Meet Otter’s light up starfish
friend who introduces fun responses, melodies and sing-along songs.
We can have lots of bath time fun together!
Light Up Starfish
Water Sensors
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INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
• One Splashing Fun Otter
• One Quick Start Guide
• Three Different Size Fish Pourers
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 Instruction Manual as it contains important information.
INSTRUCTIONS
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 then open the battery
cover.
3. Remove old battery by pulling up on
one end of the battery.
4. Install 1 new AAA (AM-4/LR03) battery 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.
• Dispose of batteries safely. Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
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.
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 specified
value of mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) or lead (Pb) set out
in the Batteries and Accumulators Regulation.
The solid bar indicates that the product was placed on the
market after 13th August, 2005.
Please dispose of your product and batteries responsibly.
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In the UK, give this toy a second life by disposing of it at a small
electricals collection point* so all of its materials can be recycled.
Learn more at:
www.vtech.co.uk/recycle
www.vtech.com.au/sustainability
* Visit www.recyclenow.com to see a list of collection points near you.
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. On/Off Button
To turn the unit On, press the On/
Off Button. You will hear a sound,
phrase and a song. To turn the unit
Off, press the On/Off Button again.
The unit will shut down after playing
a phrase and short melody.
2. Automatic Shut Off
To preserve battery life, the Otter will automatically power-down
after approximately 45 seconds without input. The Otter can
be turned on again by pressing the On/Off Button or Light Up
Starfish Button.
NOTE:
If the unit powers down while playing, please install a new
battery.
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WARNINGS:
• The batteries must be changed by an adult.
• This toy cannot be used in salt water.
• After using this toy, do not leave it in the water for a long time.
• Make sure to empty the water out of all elements of the toy and
to rinse them out before drying.
• This toy can be operated in water only when fully assembled in
accordance with the instructions.
• This is not a lifesaving device. Do not leave your child
unattended while in water.
• Never leave a child unattended or with an older child in the
bathroom or in the bath, not even for one minute.
• Always check with a thermometer the temperature of the water
coming from the tap before sitting your child in the bath. Children
have very sensitive skin and can easily get burnt if the water is
too hot.
• When closing the battery cover ensure that the screw is securely
tightened. This will avoid any water leakage.
• Only use this unit in water between 10 and 45 degrees centigrade.
• Parents should drain the water from the speaker if the volume
decreases too much.
ACTIVITIES
1. Light Up Starfish Button
Press the Light Up Starfish Button
to hear playful songs and melodies.
The starfish will flash with the
sounds.
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2. Otter
Put the Otter in or out of the water to trigger the water sensor
and play fun phrases and sounds. When a song or a melody is
playing, take the Otter in or out of the water to hear a fun sound
play over the top of the song or melody. The light will flash with
the sounds.
MELODY LIST
1. Alphabet Song
2. A-Tisket A-Tasket
3. Entertainer
4. Flying Trapeze
5. Girls and Boys Come Out to Play
6. Hey Diddle Diddle
7. Hot Cross Buns
8. Humpty Dumpty
9. I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles
10. London Bridge
11. Mulberry Bush
12. Old MacDonald
13. Row, Row, Row Your Boat
14. Sailing Sailing
15. Toyland
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SONG LYRICS
Song 1
Swimming here and swimming there,
My wheel is spinning here and there.
Splashing, bobbing and floating.
I even like to sing, sing, sing.
Song 2
Bath time is really fun,
Let’s wash and sing along,
Washing is so much fun,
We are all getting clean!
Song 3
I am a little Otter who likes to splash in the water.
Let’s splash, splash, splash!
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 if the unit will not be 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
If for some reason the program/activity stops working or
malfunctions, 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 with again.
5. If the product still does not work, install a brand new set of batteries.
If the problem persists, please contact our Consumer Services
Department and a service representative will be happy to help you
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
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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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