V-tech Teach & Lights Teddy User manual

Dear Parent:
Ever notice the look on your baby’s face when they learn something
new through their own discovery? These self-accomplished moments
are a parent’s greatest reward. To help fulll them, VTech
®
created
the Infant Learning series of toys.
These unique interactive learning toys directly respond to what
children do naturally – play! Using innovative technology, these
toys react to baby’s interactions, making each play experience fun
and unique as they learn age-appropriate concepts like rst words,
numbers, shapes, colors and music. More importantly, VTech
®
’s
Infant Learning toys 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.
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. We thank you for trusting VTech
®
with the
important job of helping your child learn and grow!
Sincerely,
Your Friends at VTech
®
To learn more about Infant Learning and other VTech
®
toys, visit
www.vtechkids.com

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Teach & Lights Teddy™ learning
toy.
The VTech®Teach & Lights Teddy™ is a fun, interactive learning tool
for toddlers 18 months and up. Use the crayon to draw, play games,
answer simple questions, and learn letters and numbers. Get creative in
the drawing mode to draw your own picture or practice your ne motor
skills by coloring in one of the many pictures.
Introduction
MODE SELECTOR
SWITCH
ON/OFF/VOLUME
CONTROL
SWITCH
JOYSTICK
CRAYON
SHAPE
BUTTONS
REPEAT
BUTTON
ALPHABET BUTTONS
MUSIC BUTTON

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
- One VTech®Teach & Lights Teddy™learning toy
- One instruction manual
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.
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the back of
the unit. Use a coin or a screwdriver to
loosen the screw.
3. Install 4 new ‘AA’ batteries following the
diagram inside the battery box.
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 mix batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-
zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).
• Remove the batteries from the equipment when the unit will not be
used for an extended period of time.
• Always remove exhausted batteries from the equipment.
• Do not dispose of batteries in re.
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• Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Only batteries of the same and equivalent type as recommended
are to be used.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. ON/OFF/VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH
To turn the unit ON, slide the ON/OFF/
VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH to the
LOW VOLUME ( ) or the HIGH
VOLUME ( ) position. To turn the unit
OFF, slide the ON/OFF/VOLUME
CONTROL SWITCH to the OFF ( )
position.
2. MODES OF PLAY
There are four modes of play,
DRAWING, LETTERS, NUMBERS
and GAMES. Slide the mode selector
switch to choose a mode of play.
3. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®Teach & Lights Teddy™ will
automatically power-down after approximately 20 seconds without
input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing any button.
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ACTIVITIES
1. Slide the on/off/volume control
switch to turn the unit on. You will hear
a variety of inviting phrases and a fun
song. Fun animations will appear on
the screen.
2. Slide the mode selector switch to
Drawing. Use the crayon to draw your
own pictures on the drawing board.
Move the joystick in any direction to
erase the image one bar at a time.
After several seconds without input,
you will be asked to ll in an image.
You can scroll through and select an
image by using the joystick.
3. Slide the mode selector switch to
Letters. Use the crayon to touch the
letters on the drawing board. The letter
name and a word beginning with that
letter will be identied followed by a
fun animation. Use the joystick to
scroll forwards or backwards through
the alphabet. After several seconds
without input, you will hear the next
letter identied or a random question.
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4. Slide the mode selector switch to
Numbers. Use the crayon to touch the
numbers on the drawing board. The
number will be identied, then you will
be asked to count the ashing shapes.
Use the joystick to scroll forwards or
backwards through the numbers. After
several seconds without input, you will
hear the next number identied or a
random question.
5. Slide the mode selector switch to
Games. When the mode is selected,
it will automatically start with a balloon
popping game and progress through
the remaining two games. Use the
joystick to select a game.
Pop the Balloons - Pop the balloons
with the crayon as they appear on the
screen.
Follow Me - Touch the dancing lights
with the crayon. The short tune will be
played back after all the notes have
been touched.
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Which One Is Different? - Touch the
shape that is different.
6. Press the letter buttons during any
of the activities to hear a variety of
responses depending on the selected
mode.
7. Press the music button to a random
melody. A variety of animations will play
on the screen.
8. Press the shape buttons during any
of the activities to hear a variety of
responses or questions depending on
the selected mode.
9. Press the repeat button to hear the last
phrase or instructions repeated.
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MELODY LIST
1. Teddy Bears’ Picnic
2. Sailing, Sailing
3. Happy Farmer
4. Rondo Alla Turca
5. Sur le pont D’avignon
6. London Bridge
7. Skip to My Lou
8. Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush
9. The Wheels on the Bus
SUNG SONG LYRICS
Opening Song (to the tune of Pop! Goes the Weasel)
Draw on me and you will see,
Bright lights, letters and numbers.
Then we’ll play games,
How fun it will be.
Draw on my tummy!
Drawing Song (to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star)
Use the crayon, draw a line.
Fill in shapes you’d do just ne.
Letter Song (to the tune of The Alphabet Song)
Drawing letters is so fun,
Watch the lights and learn each one.
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Number Song (to the tune of BINGO)
Let’s learn numbers from one to ten,
And then we’ll stop and count them.
One, two, three, four, ve,
Six, seven, eight, nine, ten.
Try to count again!
Just start from the beginning.
Game Song (to the tune of Sailing, Sailing)
Playing games,
Won’t it be so much fun.
Pop balloons, follow the notes,
And nd the different one!
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 is not 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
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.
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.

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Other Info
FCC Notice:
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
Caution : changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.