V-tech Stacking Animal Squares User manual

User’s Manual
© 2012 VTech
Printed in China
91-002683-000 CAUS
Stacking Animal Squares
TM

Dear Parent,
Ever nice the look on your baby’s face when th learn something
new through their own discovery? ese self-accomplished
moments are a parent’s greatest reward. To help fulfill them,
VTech® created the Infant Learning® series  ts.
ese unique interactive learning ts directly respond to what
children do naturally – play! Using innovative technology, these
ts react to baby’s interactions, making each play perience fun
and unique as th learn age-appropriate concepts like first words,
numbers, shapes, colors and music. More importantly, VTech®’s
Infant Learning® ts 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.
at’s why all  our electronic learning products are uniquely
designed to develop a child’s mind and allow them to learn to the
best  their ability. We thank you for trusting VTech® with the
important job  helping your child learn and grow!
Sincerely,
Your iends at VTech®
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Stacking Animal SquaresTM
learning toy!
The VTech®Stacking Animal SquaresTM are fun, interactive stacking
blocks that encourage your baby to build and learn. These three stacking
blocks feature a variety of buttons, gears, and other manipulative
elements that teach animals, counting, colors and more! For added
fun, the electronic block has built-in triggers that recognize the other
blocks to create stories. With 24 possible combinations, your child can
stack the blocks to hear a variety of phrases!
Introduction
Off/Volume
Control
switch
Dog
button
Turning
circle
Upper
block
Flipping
door
Lower
block
Electronic
middle
block

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
- VTech®Stacking Animal SquaresTM (includes three blocks)
- One User’s Manual
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 this instruction manual as it contains important
information.
Please cut and discard the cord between
the upper block and the electronic block
before playing with the unit. This cord
is not part of the product and should be
discarded for your child’s safety.
Included in This Package

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INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERY 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.
3. Install 2 new ‘AAA’ (AM-4/LR03)
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.
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.
• 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.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.
Instructions

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PRODUCT FEATURES
1. OFF/VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH
To turn the unit ON, slide the OFF/
VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH to
the LOW VOLUME ( ) or HIGH
VOLUME ( ) position. To turn the
unit OFF, slide the OFF/VOLUME
CONTROL SWITCH to the OFF ( )
position.
2. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®Stacking Animal SquaresTM
will automatically power-down after approximately 45 seconds
without input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing any
button on the electronic block, stacking the blocks or removing a
stacked block.
ACTIVITIES
1. Slide the OFF/VOLUME CONTROL
SWITCH on the electronic block to
turn the unit ON. You will hear a song,
a friendly phrase and sounds. The
light will flash with the sounds.
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2. When using the electronic block
alone, press the DOG BUTTON to
hear a song, melody and a question.
Flip up the DOOR to see the dog’s
tail. Spin the CIRCLE to learn a
number and shape. The light will flash
with the sounds.
3. Stack the upper block on top of
the electronic block. Depending on
the side, you’ll learn about shapes,
numbers and colors and meet two
animals. The light will flash with the
sounds.
4. Stack the electronic block on top of
the lower block. Depending on the
side, you’ll learn about numbers,
colors and places and meet three
animals. The light will flash with the
sounds.
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5. Stack the blocks. In a possible 24
combinations, you’ll hear different
stories about animals and places. The
light will flash with the sounds.
6. If there is no input for approximately 10 seconds, you will hear a
tune, a phrase and a sound. If there continues to be no input for
another 10 seconds, you will hear a song. If there is no input for
an additional 10 seconds, you will hear a short tune and the unit
will power down. The unit can be turned on again by pressing any
button on the electronic block or by stacking the blocks or removing
the stacked block.
MELODY LIST
1. Bingo
2. The Entertainer
3. Shoo, Fly, Don’t Bother Me
4. Three Little Kittens
5. Three Blind Mice
6. Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush
7. Animal Fair
8. Pop! Goes the Weasel
9. Polly Wolly Doodle
Activities

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SING-ALONG SONG LYRICS
I’m a friendly puppy.
Won’t you come play with me?
Stacking blocks, meeting friends,
Fun with blocks never ends!
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 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.
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 again.
5. If the product still does not work, replace with a new set of
batteries.
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer 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.
Care & Maintenance/Troubleshooting

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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 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. 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
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