V-tech Thomas & Friends Calling All Friends Phone User manual

Dear Parent,
At VTech®we know that a child’s imagination is a truly wonderful
thing and needs to be developed and nurtured. That’s why we created
the Thomas & Friends™learning series of interactive learning
toys to stimulate children’s imaginations, while also teaching vital
preschool concepts such as the letters, numbers, phonics, counting,
vocabulary and music.
Through the use of unique technology and engaging child-directed
role-play scenarios, Thomas & Friends characters magically come
to life to guide children through learning activities. These engaging
characters foster children’s critical reasoning skills, enhance their
ne motor skills and engage them in exciting role-play activities for
endless hours of learning fun.
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®
Other VTech®toys, visit www.vtech.com.
To learn more about Thomas & Friends visit
www.thomasandfriends.com
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Thomas & Friends: Calling
All Engines Phone.
The VTech®Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines Phone is an
interactive phone that’s full of fun! The light-up easy to press buttons
help to develop motor skills. With three fun-lled modes of play to
explore, your child will develop basic knowledge and memory skills
while playing along with Thomas and his friends.
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One VTech®Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines Phone
• One instruction manual
Introduction
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10 Light-up
Number/
Character
Buttons
Special
Thomas
“Suprise”
Button
Repeat
Button
On/Off
Button
Handset
Engineer
Button
Engine
Whistle
Button
3 Mode
Buttons
Phone
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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.
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is Off.
2. Locate the battery cover at the bottom
of the unit. Use a coin or screwdriver
to loosen the screw.
3. Install 3 new “AA” (UM-3/LR06)
batteries as illustrated. (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
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being
charged (if removable).
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision (if removable).
• Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be
mixed.
• Only batteries of the same or e�uivalent type as recommended areOnly batteries of the same or e�uivalent type as recommended are
to be used.
• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
Getting Started
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• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• The toy is not to be connected to more than recommended number
of power supplies.
• Do not dispose of battery in re.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
PRODUCT FEATURES
ON/OFF BUTTON
1. To begin play, press the On/Off ( ) button. The Narrator will
greet you and guide you to explore in the free-play mode.
2. Choose a mode to play at any time by pressing one of the three
Mode Selection Buttons on Thomas’ wheels.
3. Press the On/Off button again to turn the unit off.
HANDSET
When you pick up or put down the handset, the voice of the Narrator
will be heard.
THOMAS “SURPRISE” BUTTON
Press the Thomas “Surprise” Button and hear a song while watching a
fun light pattern play on the buttons. Press the button again and hear
a different song!
Product Features
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ENGINE WHISTLE BUTTON
Press the Engine Whistle Button and enjoy two different whistle
sounds.
ENGINEER BUTTON
Press the Engineer Button to hear fun phrases and sound effects.
REPEAT BUTTON
Press the Repeat Button while playing a game to hear the �uestion
again or get a clue to the answer.
Character/Number Buttons
Press these buttons to answer �uestions during the different modes of
play, or explore on your own during free play mode.
number 1 button: Thomas
number 2 button: Edward
number 3 button: Emily
number 4 button: Gordon
number 5 button: James
number 6 button: Percy
number 7 button: Toby
number 8 button: Duncan
number 9 button: Bertie
number 0 button: Harold
Activities
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AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®Thomas & Friends: Calling
All Engines Phone will automatically turn off after several minutes
without input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing the On/Off
button.
ACTIVITIES
Find & Learn
Select the Find & Learn mode by pressing this button.
The Narrator will ask you to nd his friends or ask who is above/below,
or to the left/right of a certain friend. Answer by pressing the correct
Character Button. If you do not nd the correct answer, after three tries,
the light-up button will ash the correct answer.
Call Our Friends
Select the Call Our Friends mode by pressing this button.
In this activity, the Narrator will ask you to help him call his friends or dial
a specic number. Answer by pressing the correct Number/Character
Button. If you do not nd the correct answer, after three tries, the light-
up button will ash the correct answer.
Follow the Lights
Select the Follow the Lights mode by pressing this button.
Three lights will light up in a se�uence.You need to watch the lights
carefully and press the buttons in the same order. If you get it correct,
Thomas will add another light to the se�uence which you then need to
remember and repeat. See how many you can remember!
Activities
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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
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. If your VTech®Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines Phone
stops working or does not turn on:
• Check your batteries. Make sure the batteries are fresh and
properly installed.
• If you are still having problems, visit our website at www.vtechkids.
com for troubleshooting tips.
2. If, when pressing the On/Off button, nothing happens:
• Check to see that the batteries are aligned correctly
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you have a problem that cannot be solved by using this manual, we
encourage you to visit us online or contact our Consumer Services
Department with any problems and/or suggestions that you might have.
A support representative will be happy to assist you.
Before re�uesting support, please be ready to provide or include the
information below:
• The name of your product or model number (the model number is
typically located on the back or bottom of your product).
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• The actual error message or problem you are experiencing.
• The actions you took right before the error message or problem
occurred.
Internet: www.vtechkids.com
Phone: [phone] in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada
OTHER INFO
VTech®Electronics North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers assume
no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this
handbook. VTech®Electronics North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers
assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties that
may arise through the use of this software. VTech®Electronics North
America, L.L.C. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any
damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction,
dead battery, or repairs. Be sure to make backup copies of important
data on other media to protect against data loss.
COMPANY : VTech®Electronics North America, L.L.C.
ADDRESS : 1155 W. Dundee Road, Suite 130, Arlington Heights, IL
60004, USA
TEL NO.: [phone]
NOTE: This e�uipment 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 e�uipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio fre�uency 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 e�uipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the e�uipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Other Info
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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the e�uipment and receiver.
• Connect the e�uipment 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 e�uipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing VTech®Thomas & Friends: Calling
All Engines Phone 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.
©2006 VTech
Printed in China
91-02199-000
Important Note
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