V-tech SWITCH & GO Scorpion Dune Buggy User manual

Instruction Manual
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INTRODUCTION
Switch into fun with Switch & Go®Scorpion Dune Buggy!
Transform this monstrous scorpion into a tough desert roadster and
back again in just a few simple steps! It’s time to sting. Here we go!
Transformation Button
Off/Low/High Volume Selector
Talk Button

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INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
• Switch & Go®Scorpion Dune Buggy
• Quick Start 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 save this manual as it contains important information.
ATTENTION
Pour la sécurité de votre enfant, débarrassez- vous de tous les
produits d’emballage tels que rubans adhésifs, feuilles de plastique,
attaches, étiquettes et vis d’emballage. Ils ne font pas partie du
jouet.
NOTE
Il est conseillé de sauvegarder ce manuel car il comporte des
informations importantes.
WARNING
Do not aim at eyes and face.
ATTENTION
Ne viser ni les yeux ni le visage.
1. Rotate the packaging lock
counterclockwise several times.
2. Pull out the packaging lock and discard.
Removing the Packaging Locks

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GETTING STARTED
Battery Removal and Installation
1. Make sure the unit is turned Off.
2. Find the battery cover located
on the back of the unit, use a
screwdriver to loosen the screw,
and then open the battery cover.
3. Remove old batteries by pulling
up on one end of each battery.
4. Install 1 new AAA (LR03/AM-4) 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.
Note: If there is no response when the scorpion is switched on,
please install brand new batteries and try switching the scorpion
on again.
WARNING:
Adult assembly required for battery installation.
Keep batteries out of reach of children.
ATTENTION :
Les piles ou accumulateurs doivent être installés par un adulte.
Tenir les piles ou accumulateurs hors de portée des enfants.

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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 (if removable) from the toy
before charging.
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under
adult supervision.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
NOTE
This product is in Try-Me mode in the packaging. After opening the
package, turn the Switch & Go®Scorpion Dune Buggy off and on
again to proceed with normal play. If the unit powers down or if the
light fades out during play, please install a new set of batteries.

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IMPORTANT : INFORMATIONS CONCERNANT LES PILES
Les piles fournies avec le produit permettent de tester le jouet en
magasin mais ne sont pas des piles longue durée.
• Mettre en place les piles ou les accumulateurs en respectant les
polarités + et –.
• Ne pas mélanger des piles ou des accumulateurs neufs avec des
usagés.
• Ne pas mélanger différents types de piles : alcalines, zinc-carbone
et rechargeables.
• Seules des piles du type recommandé doivent être utilisées.
• Ne pas mettre les bornes d’une pile ou d’un accumulateur en
court-circuit (en reliant directement le + et le –).
• Retirer les piles ou les accumulateurs en cas de non-utilisation
prolongée.
• Enlever les piles ou les accumulateurs usagés du jouet.
• Ne les jeter ni au feu ni dans la nature.
PILES RECHARGEABLES
• Enlever, lorsque c’est possible, les accumulateurs du jouet pour
les recharger.
• Les accumulateurs ne doivent être chargés que sous la
surveillance d’un adulte.
• Ne pas tenter de recharger des piles non rechargeables.

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PRODUCT FEATURES
1. Off/Low/High Volume Selector
To turn the unit On or to adjust the volume, slide
the switch to the Low or High Volume
position. To turn the unit Off, slide the switch to
the Off position.
2. Talk Button
Press the Talk Button to hear fun phrases and cool scorpion
sounds with light effects in Scorpion mode or to hear fun phrases
and great vehicle sounds in Vehicle mode.
3. Transformation Button
In Vehicle mode, push the Transformation Button to trigger
automatic switching from Vehicle mode to Scorpion mode.
4. Automatic Shut-Off
To preserve battery life, the Scorpion Dune Buggy will
automatically shut off after approximately 20 seconds without
input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing the Talk
Button or by switching between Scorpion and Vehicle modes.

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TRANSFORMATION
1. Push the Transformation Button to trigger automatic switching
from Vehicle to Scorpion mode.
2. To switch from scorpion
back to vehicle, begin in
Scorpion mode.
3. Flip the tail down towards
the scorpion’s body.

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6. The dune buggy is now in
Vehicle mode.
4. Flip the front claw up and
toward the scorpion’s body.
5. Flip the rear legs out and
forward.
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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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the unit stops working or malfunctions, 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 use again.
5. If the unit still does not work, install a new set of batteries.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services
Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. 1-877-352-8697
in Canada, or visit our website vtechkids.com and fill out our
Contact Us form located under the Customer Support link.
Creating and developing VTech products is accompanied by a
responsibility that we 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 contact us with any problems and/or
suggestions you might have. A service representative will be
happy to help you.