V-tech Switch&Go User manual

Instruction Manual
Striker the Scorpion

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INTRODUCTION
Switch into fun with Striker the Scorpion!
Switch this Scorpion King into a tough car and back again in just a
few simple steps! It’s hunting time! Here we go!
Car Roof Lock
(Push the car roof to trigger automatic
switching from car mode to scorpion mode)
Off/Low/High
Volume Switch
Sounds Button

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• Striker the Scorpion
• Instruction Manual
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.
WARNING:
This toy produces flashes that may trigger epilepsy in
sensitised individuals.
WARNING:
Do not aim at eyes and face.
Turn the packaging lock anticlockwise
several times.
Pull out and discard the packaging lock.
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 on
the back of the unit, use a
screwdriver to loosen the screw
and then open the battery box.
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.

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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re.
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.

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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specied
value of mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) or lead (Pb) set out
in Battery Directive (2006/66/EC).
The solid bar indicates that the product was placed on the
market after 13th August, 2005.
Help protect the environment by disposing of your product
or batteries responsibly.
VTech®cares for the planet.
Care for the environment and give your toy a second life by
disposing of it at a small electricals collection point so all its
materials can be recycled.
In the UK:
Visit www.recyclenow.com to see a list of collection points near you.
In Australia & New Zealand:
Check with your local council for kerbside collections.

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PRODUCT FEATURES
1. Off / Low / High Volume Switch
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. Sounds Button
Press the Sounds 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. Car Roof Lock
In vehicle mode, push the Car Roof
Lock to trigger automatic switching from
vehicle mode to scorpion mode.
5. Automatic Shut-Off
To preserve battery life, Striker the Scorpion will automatically
turn off after approximately 30 seconds without input. Striker
the Scorpion can be woken up again by pressing the Sounds
Button, or by switching between scorpion and vehicle modes.
Striker the Scorpion will also automatically turn off when the
battery power is very low.

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HOW TO SWITCH
1. Scorpion mode. 2. Flip the tail down towards
the scorpion’s body
6. Vehicle mode.
3. Pull the front claw down and
towards the scorpion’s body.
4. Rotate rear legs as
illustrated.
Note: To switch from vehicle
mode to scorpion mode,
push the Car Roof Lock to
trigger automatic switching.

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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.
If the problem persists, please contact our Consumer Services
Department, and a service representative will be happy to help you.