V-tech Thomas & Friends: Letter Engine User manual

User’s Manual
Thomas & FriendsTM Letter Engine

Dear Parent,
At VTech®we know how important the first day of school is for your
child. To help prepare preschoolers for this important event, VTech®
has developed the Preschool Learning series of interactive toys.
Preschool Learning features fun characters and inviting school
themes that use technology to capture a child’s attention and teach
important preschool skills like spelling, counting and the alphabet.
These vital skills are taught in a way that’s both fun and highly
engaging to maintain a child’s interest. Children will also develop
critical reasoning skills, enhance their fine motor skills, and engage
in exciting role-play activities for endless hours of learning fun!
With Preschool Learning, learning is fun from day one!
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 Preschool Learning and other VTech®toys,
visit
www.vtechkids.com

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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Thomas & FriendsTM Letter
Engine!
The Thomas & FriendsTM Letter Engine is an interactive letter board
that’s packed full of fun activities. Press the letter buttons to learn the
alphabet, words, and phonics. You can also play music and listen to
cheerful engine whistles and fun sound effects. Features a built-in
handle so you can take your letter engine with you wherever you go!
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One VTech®Thomas & FriendsTM Letter Engine
• One User’s 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.
ON/OFF
BUTTON
ACTIVITY
BUTTONS
LETTER BUTTONS
MUSIC
BUTTON
OBJECT LABELS
VOLUME CONTROL
SWITCH AT THE
BOTTOM OF THE UNIT
FACE BUTTON
REPEAT BUTTON

Getting Started
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GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the
bottom of the unit. Use a coin or
screwdriver to open the battery
cover.
3. Install 2 new “AA” (UM3/LR6)
batteries following the diagram
inside the battery box. (The
use of new alkaline batteries is
recommended for maximum performance.)
4. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure.
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 fire.
• 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
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PRODUCT FEATURES
1. ON/OFF BUTTON
To turn the unit ON, press the ON/OFF
BUTTON.
Press the ON/OFF BUTTON again to
turn the unit OFF.
2. ACTIVITY BUTTONS
Press the ACTIVITY BUTTONS to
select an activity to play.
3. LETTER BUTTONS
Press the 26 LETTER BUTTONS to
learn letters and their sounds or to
give a response/answer in the related
activity.
4. MUSIC BUTTON
Press the MUSIC BUTTON to hear
a fun song. Press the button again to
hear a different song!

Product Features / Activities
5. Repeat Button
Press the REPEAT BUTTON during a
game to hear the question again or to
listen to something that you might have
missed.
6. FACE BUTTON
Press the FACE BUTTON to hear
Thomas’ whistle and a special message
from Sir Topham Hatt!
7. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®Thomas & FriendsTM Letter
Engine will automatically turn off after several minutes without
input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing the ON/OFF
BUTTON.
ACTIVITIES
1. Word Play
Sir Topham Hatt will ask you to find an object, place, or engine.
Press the LETTER BUTTONS to answer.
If you do not find the correct answer, after three times, Sir Topham
Hatt will give the correct answer.
2. Letter Time
Sir Topham Hatt will ask you for the beginning letter of a certain
object, place, or engine. Press the LETTER BUTTONS to answer
or hear the related letter name. 5

Activities / Care & Maintenance
3. Music Maker
Press the LETTER BUTTONS to hear cheerful melodies. Keep
pressing the same button to speed up the music!
4. Phonics Fun
In this activity, you will be asked to match a letter with the sound
that it makes.
Press the LETTER BUTTONS that correspond to the letter sounds.
If you do not find the correct answer, after three times, Sir Topham
Hatt will give the correct answer.
5. Find It
In this activity, help Sir Topham Hatt find items around the track.
Press the corresponding LETTER BUTTONS to visit engines and
places!
If you do not find the correct answer, after three times, Sir Topham
Hatt will give the correct answer.
6. Quiz Time
In this activity, you will play a fun quiz game. Press the corresponding
LETTER BUTTONS to answer Sir Topham Hatt’s questions.
If you do not find the correct answer, after three times, Sir Topham
Hatt will give the correct answer.
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
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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.
Note: The demo tag should be removed automatically when the product
is taken out of the packaging. If the demo tag is still in position
when you begin play, please remove it from the bottom of the
unit to activate normal play mode.
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 Preschool 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.
Troubleshooting
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