V-tech Sunny Skies Laptop User manual

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USER’S MANUAL
Sunny Skies™FM

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Dear Parent:
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. Whether it’s introducing numbers and letters, identifying colors
and shapes, or stimulating senses with lights and music, all VTECH®
toddler learning products encourage your child’s natural growth and
discovery skills.
When it comes to providing electronic learning products that enlighten,
entertain and develop minds, at VTECH®we see the potential in every
child.

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BIRD SLIDER
SUN BUTTON
CLOUD BUTTON
ON/OFF/MODE
SELECTOR SWITCH LETTER/SHAPE KEYS
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTECH®Sunny Skies™ FM learning toy!
This product is one of a family of high quality electronic learning toys. We
at VTECH®are committed to providing the best possible products to
entertain and educate your child. Should you have any questions or
concerns, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-
2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.
TheVTECH®Sunny Skies™ FM learningtoyisaportable,electronicradio
for toddlers 6 months and up. The bright sunshiny theme is unique and
inviting for toddlers to interact with. Slide the bird to see the sun and cloud
lightschangecolors and play happymelodies.Equippedwith a fun clicking
antenna and large carrying handle for on-the-go fun.
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
-OneVTECH®Sunny Skies™ FMlearning toy
- One instruction manual

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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.
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 “AA” (UM-3/LR6) batteries
followingthediagraminsidethebatterybox.
(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.
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.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.

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NOTE:Ifforsomereason the program/activity stopsworking,pleasefollow
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.
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services
Department 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.
TO BEGIN PLAY
1. To turn the unit ON, slide the ON/OFF/
MODE SELECTOR SWITCH to TALKING
MODE ( ) or the MUSIC MODE ( )
position.
2. To adjust the volume, slide the VOLUME
CONTROL SWITCH located on the back
of the unit to the ( ) position for LOW
VOLUME ortothe ( ) position for HIGH
VOLUME.
3. Twist the radio’s antenna to hear a fun
clicking sound

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“Sunny day”
and giggle
sound effect
“A”and
short tune
4. To turn the unit OFF, slide the ON/OFF/
MODE SELECTOR SWITCH to the OFF
( ) position.
Note: To preserve battery life, the VTECH®Sunny Skies™ FM learning
toy will automatically turn off after several seconds without input. It
can be turned on again by pressing any button.
ACTIVITIES
A. Talking Mode
1. Slide the ON/OFF/MODE SELECTOR
SWITCH to the TALKING MODE ( )
position.Youwillhear“Sunnyday”followed
byagigglesoundeffect.Thelightswillflash
randomly with the response.
2. Press the LETTER/SHAPE KEY once to
heartheletter identifiedfollowedbyashort
tune. Press it a second time to hear the
shapeidentified followedbyasoundeffect.
The lights will flash with the response.

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“Sunny day”
and bird
sound effect
“Cloudy day”
and whistle
sound effect
Sound
effect
3. Press the SUN BUTTON to hear “Sunny
day!” followed by a bird chirping sound
effect.Thesunwillflashwiththeresponse.
4. Press the CLOUD BUTTON to hear
“Cloudyday!”followed byawhistlesound
effect. The cloud will flash with the
response.
5. Slide the BIRD to the right or the left to
hear a random sound effect. Sliding the
bird will change the color of the flashing
light under the sun from yellow to red or
the cloud from white to blue and vice
versa. The lights under the rainbow will
light up when you slide the bird to the left
or right.

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Giggle sound
effect
B. Music Mode
1. Slide the ON/OFF/MODE SELECTOR
SWITCH to the MUSIC MODE ( )
position.Youwillhearagigglesoundeffect
followedbyashorttune.Thelightswillflash
randomly with the response.
2. Press the LETTER/SHAPE KEY to hear
a pre-programmed melody. The lights will
flash randomly with the melody.
3. Press the SUN BUTTON to hear a pre-
programmed melody. The light will flash
randomlywiththemelody.Ifthesunbutton
is pressed again when the melody is
playingyouwillheararandomsoundeffect
played on top of the melody.
4. PresstheCLOUD BUTTON tohear a pre-
programmed melody. The lights will flash
randomly with the melody. If the cloud
button is pressed again when the melody
is playing you will hear a random sound
effect played on top of the melody.

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Sound
effect
5. Slide the BIRD to the right or the left to
heararandomsoundeffect.Slidingthebird
will change the color of the flashing light
under the sun from yellow to red or the
cloud from white to blue and vice versa.
The lights under the rainbow will light up
when the bird is moved left or right.
FIVE CHEERFUL MELODIES:
• Spring Song
• Chinese Dance (from The Nutcracker )
• While Strolling Through the Park
• Teddy Bears’ Picnic
• A-Tisket A-Tasket
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
2. Keeptheunitoutofdirectsunlightandawayfromanydirecthearsource.
3. Removethebatterieswhentheunitisnotinuseforanextendedperiod
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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IMPORTANT NOTE
Creating and development toddler 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.or1-800-267-7377inCanadawithanyproblemsand/orsuggestions
thatyou might have. Aservicerepresentative will behappy 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’sinstructions,itmaycauseinterferencetoradioandtelevision
reception. It has been type tested and found to 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 residential installation. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. Ifthisequipmentdoescauseinterferencewithradioortelevision
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off add on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measure:
• reorient the receiving antenna
• relocate this product with respect to the receiver
• move this product away from the receiver