V-tech Thomas & Friends Sodor Fun Time Station User manual

User’s Manual
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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™Sodor
Fun Time Station learning toy!
The VTech®Thomas & Friends™Sodor Fun Time Station provides
fun learning for little engineers! Preschoolers learn letters, numbers,
shapes, following directions and more with Thomas™and his friends.
The removable activity panel has seven different sections to encourage
role-play fun. Colorful number buttons feature ten different Thomas &
Friends™characters!
Introduction
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TEN NUMBERED
CHARACTER
BUTTONS
ON/OFF/
SWITCH
SPINNING ROLLER
WITH THOMAS
POINTER
CLOCK WITH
SPINNING HAND
UP/DOWN
JOYSTICK WITH
FLASHING LIGHTS
3 SHAPE
BUTTONS
FLIPPING STORY PAGE
SIR TOPHAM HATT
SLIDER
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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One VTech®Thomas & Friends™Sodor Fun Time Station
• 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.
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover at the bottom
of the unit. Use a coin or screwdriver
to loosen the screw.
3. Install 2 new ‘AA’ batteries following
the diagram inside the battery box.
4. Replace the battery cover and tighten
the screw to secure.
BATTERY NOTICE
• The use of new alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum
performance.
• 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).
Getting Started
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• 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.
TO ENSURE YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY, THIS PRODUCT MUST
BE ASSEMBLED BY AN ADULT.
When used as a play table with the legs attached, please ensure
the legs are securely locked into position before giving this toy to
a child.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Insert the legs one at a time by
pushing them into the holes on either
side of the table top. Push the legs
until they snap into place. Pull the legs
to ensure they are securely locked into
position.
2. To remove the legs, locate the release
tabs on the bottom of the table top
inside the legs. Press the release
tabs inward and pull the legs out to
remove.
Assembly Instructions
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PRODUCT FEATURES
1. ON/OFF SWITCH
To turn the unit ON, slide the ON/OFF
SWITCH to the ON ( ) position.
To turn the unit OFF, slide the ON/OFF
SWITCH to the OFF ( ) position.
2. VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH
To adjust the volume, slide the VOLUME
CONTROL SWITCH on the bottom of
the unit to the LOW ( ) or HIGH
( ) VOLUME position.
3. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®Thomas & Friends™Sodor Fun
Time Station will automatically power-down after approximately 40
seconds without input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing
any button.
ACTIVITIES
1. Slide the ON/OFF SWITCH to turn
the unit on. You will hear Thomas’
whistle and Sir Topham Hatt telling a
story about Thomas™and his friends.
Lights will flash with the sounds.
Product Features
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2. Flip the book’s page. You will hear
the second part of the Thomas &
Friends™story. Lights will flash with
the sounds.
3. Roll Thomas™along the alphabet
track. Thomas™shows the letters of
the alphabet. Push Thomas™quickly
over the letters and hear whistles and
music for ‘The Alphabet Song.’ Lights
will flash with the sounds.
4. Move the joystick up or down to drive
the engine! Move the joystick up to
learn about a green light. You’ll hear
a fun phrase and engine chugging
sound effects. Move the joystick down
to learn about a red light. You’ll hear a
fun phrase and engine braking sound
effects. The lights will flash with the
sounds.
5. Slide the Sir Topham Hatt slider and
he’ll ask you if you want to meet
Thomas™and his friends. Push
the number buttons to answer the
questions. Lights will flash with the
sounds.
Activities
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6. Press the ten number buttons to learn
numbers. You’ll meet Thomas™and
nine other friends. Keep pressing
the buttons to play games. Find each
engine’s letter on the alphabet track.
Lights will flash with the sounds.
Number 1 button: Thomas™
Number 2 button: Edward
Number 3 button: Henry
Number 4 button: Gordon
Number 5 button: James
Number 6 button: Percy
Number 7 button: Toby
Number 8 button: Emily
Number 9 button: Salty
Number 10 button: Harold
7. Spin the hour hand of the clock to
learn about four different times of day.
Lights will flash with the sounds.
Activities
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Care & Maintenance/Troubleshooting
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8. Press the shape buttons to learn
about shapes and hear melodies.
The lights will flash with the sounds.
When melodies are playing, press all
the buttons on the board to hear their
sound effects over the melodies.
9. If there is no input to the unit after approximately ten seconds, you
will hear Sir Topham Hatt ask you to turn the page to hear more
of the story. After another ten seconds if there is still no input, you
will hear Thomas’ whistle and ‘The Alphabet Song’ melody. After
another ten seconds if there is still no input, you will hear the phrase
“Full steam ahead” and train chugging sounds. If there continues
to be no input to the unit, you will hear Sir Topham Hatt kindly say,
“Bye bye,” then the unit will automatically power-down.
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 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 your VTech®Thomas & Friends™Sodor Fun Time Station stops
working or does not turn on:
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Troubleshooting/Technical Support
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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 batteries with an entire new
set.
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.
For information on this product’s warranty, please call VTech®at
1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada.
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 requesting 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).
• 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
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Other Info
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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]
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing VTech® Thomas & Friends™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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Note:
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 modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Other Info
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©2007 VTech
Printed in China
91-77500-000-006
Based on The Railway Series by The Reverend
W Awdry.© 2007 Gullane (Thomas) Limited.
Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends and
Thomas & Friends are trademarks of
Gullane (Thomas) Limited.
Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends & Design
is Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off.
Thomas & Friends™Sodor Fun Time Station
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