V-tech Touch & Learn Activity Desk User manual

© 2014 VTech
Printed in China
91-002914-000 US
User’s Manual
Touch & Learn
Activity DeskTM

Dear Parent,
At VTech®, we know how important the first day  school is for your
child. To help prepare preschoolers for this important event, VTech® has
developed the Preschool Learning™ series  interactive ts.
Preschool Learning™ features fun characters and inviting school themes
that use technology to capture a child’s aention and teach important
preschool skills like spelling, counting and the alphabet. ese vital skills
are taught in a way that's bh fun and highly engaging to maintain a
child's interest. Children will also be introduced to fun school suects
such as art cla, music cla and even rece! With Preschool Learning™,
learning is fun om day one!
At VTech®, we know that a child has the ability to do great things.
at’s why all  our electronic learning products are uniquely designed
to develop a child’s mind and allow them to learn to the best  their
ability. We thank you for trusting VTech® with the important job 
helping your child learn and grow!
Sincerely,
Your iends at VTech®
To learn more about VTech® ts, visit www.vtechkids.com

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Touch & Learn Activity DeskTM!
Learn and create with the Touch & Learn Activity DeskTM by VTech®!
The desk features an interactive desktop and four double-sided cards
that introduce numbers, letters, animals, people and more. Flip up the
desktop and create a masterpiece using the easel or chalkboard.
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• Touch & Learn Activity DeskTM main unit
• Activitycards(4pcs)
• Desklegs(4pcs)
• Stoolset(5pcs:1seatand4legs)
• Usermanual
WARNING:
All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging locks
and tags are not part of this toy and should be discarded for your
child’s safety.
NOTE: Please keep user’s manual as it contains important
information.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
With the VTech®Touch & Learn Activity DeskTMsafetycomesrst.
To ensure your child’s safety, adult assembly is required.
For the Desk:
Fully insert the top end of the 4 legs
into the slots on the bottom of the main
unit.
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For the stool:
Fully insert the top end of the 4 legs into the slots on
the bottom of the seat until they click into place.
Activity Card Holder:
Flip up the touch panel to store your Activity Cards in the Activity Card
Holder.
Easily Transforms from an Activity Desk to Easel
and Chalkboard
To use the Activity Desk as an Easel, ip up the touch panel and
clip paper onto the black surface. You can also draw directly on the
Chalkboard surface using chalk.
Please use a cloth to erase the chalk and wipe away any remaining
chalk powder on the desk or Activity Cards.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Easel Chalkboard

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PRODUCT FEATURES
Power Button
Press the Power Button to turn the unit ON. Press the button again to
turn the unit OFF.
1Power Button
2ModeSwitch
3Pretend Clock
4Clock Button
5LEDDisplay
6Volume Buttons
7Music Player Controls
8ActivityCardInsertSlot
9ActivityPageModes
10 ActivityPageArea
11 DeskLeg
12 Stool
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Mode Switch
Slidetheswitchtotheleft to select Activity Mode.Inthismodeall
featureswillbeaccessible.Slidetheswitchtotheright to select
Music Mode.InthismodetheActivity Page Area will be deactivated
so you can use the desktop for reading or listening to music.
Pretend Clock
Turn the hour hand to adjust the time on the Clock.
Clock Button
Press this button to hear what time it is and what activities are happening.
LED Screen
Games, pictures or animations will be shown here.
Volume Buttons
Press the buttons to decrease or increase the volume. There
are5volumelevels.
Music Player Controls
Press the button to select Popular Music or the button to select
Classical Music. Press the button to Play/Stop the music, and
press the buttons to change to previous or next song.
Activity Card Insert Slot
InsertoneoftheActivity Cards in this slot to play.
Activity Page Modes
Useyourngertotouchanyofthesemodeiconsontheactivitypage
to play.
Activity Page Area
Followthegameinstructionsanduseyourngertotouchtheobjectson
the activity page to play.
WARNING:
Please do not use a stylus, pencil or other pointed object on the Activity
Page Area and Activity Cards.
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GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
• MakesurethemainunitisturnedOFF.
• Locatethebatterycoveratthebackofthemainunit.
• Removethebatterycover.
• Install 3 new “AA” batteries
as illustrated.
• Replacethebatterycover.
BATTERY NOTICE
• Usenewalkalinebatteriesformaximumperformance.
• Useonlybatteriesofthesameorequivalenttypeasrecommended.
• Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbon-
zinc)orrechargeable(Ni-Cd,Ni-MH),ornewandusedbatteries.
• Donotusedamagedbatteries.
• Insertbatterieswiththecorrectpolarity.
• Donotshort-circuitthebatteryterminals.
• Removeexhaustedbatteriesfromthetoy.
• Removebatteriesduringlongperiodsofnon-use.
• Donotdisposeofbatteriesinre.
• Donotchargenon-rechargeablebatteries.
• Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging (if
removable).
• Rechargeablebatteriesareonlytobechargedunderadultsupervision.
TO BEGIN PLAY
Press the Power Button toturnonthemainunit.SlidetheMode
Switch to choose Activity Mode or Music Mode.
Activity Mode
Touch any object on the activity page to explore. Press any of the mode
icons on the right side to play additional games. Voice instructions are
included for each activity.
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Music Mode
There are 10 popular music and 10 classical music melodies in the
Music Player.
Inthismode,theMusic Player will play the popular music by default.
The Music Player will stop when the popular music melodies have
played through twice. You can change the music by using the Music
Controls. Once the Music Player is in classical music mode, it also will
play through twice and then stop.
The Activity Page features will be deactivated in Music Mode so that
youcanputabookonthedesktopforreading.SwitchtoActivity Mode
when you want to play with an activity page again.
Pretend Clock
The Pretend Clock works in both Activity Mode and Music Mode.
Turn the clock hand or press the Clock Button anytime to hear the
voice response from the clock.
Battery Status
When the batteries are almost exhausted, the unit will show an empty
battery icon on the LED Display for a few seconds and then power
offautomatically.Newbatteriesshouldbeinsertedbeforefurtheruse.
Automatic Shut-Off
To preserve battery life, the main unit will automatically turn off after
about 2 minutes without operation.
ACTIVITY CARDS
InsertanyoneoftheincludedActivity
Cards into the Activity Card Insert
Slot to change the activity.
WARNING:
• Please insert only one Activity
Card atatime.Insertingmorethan
one Activity Card may damage the
cardortheslot.Itmayalsoresultin
incorrect card detection.
• DonottrytoinsertanythingotherthantheActivity Cards into the
Activity Card Insert Slot. To avoid any function interference, please
keep the slot area clean and free from debris.
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• KeeptheActivity Cardsplacedonaatsurfacewhennotinuse.Do
not bend or fold the Activity Cards.
• PleasewipeawayanydustorchalkresiduefromtheActivity Cards
before inserting into the Activity Card Insert Slot.
Each of the Activity Cardshas2 sides.Refertothetablebelowfor
details.
Alphabet & Letter Sounds
Touch the letters and objects to
learn the alphabet, words and
letter sounds.
InQuiz Mode, questions related
to the page will be asked and you
will have 3 chances to answer
correctly.
Play the “ABC” song game.
When the music stops, touch the
next letter to continue the song.
Touch a letter and the LED
Display will show you how to
write it step-by-step.
Numbers & Counting
Touch the numbers to learn
countingfrom1to15.
InQuiz Mode, questions related
to the page will be asked and you
will have 3 chances to answer
correctly.
Lights in the LED Display will
appear. Count the lights and
touch the number to answer.
Touch a number and the LED
Display will show you how to
write it step-by-step.
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The Classroom
Touch and learn to identify
people and objects in the
classroom.
InQuiz Mode, questions related
to the page will be asked and you
will have 3 chances to answer
correctly.
Listen to the hints and nd the
correct people.
Underwater Shapes & Colors
Touch and learn ocean animal
facts, shapes and colors.
InQuiz Mode, questions related
to the page will be asked and you
will have 3 chances to answer
correctly.
Listen to the hints and nd the
lost treasure.
Seasons & Months
Touch and learn about holidays,
seasons and month order.
InQuiz Mode, questions related
to the page will be asked and you
will have 3 chances to answer
correctly.
Find the months related to the
given holidays and become a
Months Master!
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Animal Orchestra
Touch and listen to musical
instruments, sounds and fun
facts.
InQuiz Mode, questions related
to the page will be asked and you
will have 3 chances to answer
correctly.
Touch the instruments to jam to
themusicandbecomeaDJ!
Human Body & Clothes
Touch and learn body parts and
clothes.
InQuiz Mode, questions related
to the page will be asked and you
will have 3 chances to answer
correctly.
Help the boy put the correct
clothes on the correct body parts.
Town Map
Touch and explore the map
to learn about directions and
vehicles.
InQuiz Mode, questions related
to the page will be asked and you
will have 3 chances to answer
correctly.
Trace the map with your nger
to help the vehicles get to their
destinations.
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Farm Animals
Touch and learn about farm
animals.
InQuiz Mode, questions related
to the page will be asked and you
will have 3 chances to answer
correctly.
Play the “Old MacDonald” song
game and touch the correct
animaltonishthesong!
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible solution(s)
The main unit does not
turnON.
1.ReloadthebatteriestoresettheTouch & Learn
Activity Desk. Please refer to the Battery
Installation section for instructions.
2. Batteries may be exhausted. Please replace with
a new set of batteries.
The Activity Card
inserted is not
recognized.
1. Make sure that only one Activity Card is inserted
into the slot.
2. Make sure the Activity Card is the only object in
theslot,andthatitisfullyinserted.Itshouldbe
rmlyplacedintherecessedActivity Page Area.
ThemainunitisON
but the Activity Page
Area has no response.
1.MakesuretheModeSwitchisinActivity Mode.
The main unit gives an
incorrect response.
1.ReloadthebatteriestoresettheTouch & Learn
Activity Desk.
2. Batteries may be exhausted. Please replace with
a new set of batteries.
3.HumiditymaycauseinterferencewiththeTouch &
Learn Activity Desk. Please be sure the desk is in
a dry area.
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CARE & MAINTENANCE
1. Please store and use in dry areas.
2.Keeptheunitcleanbywipingitwithaslightlydampcloth.
3.Keepthe unit out of direct sunlight andaway from any direct heat
sources.
4.Remove the batteries when the unit is not in use for an extended
period of time.
5.Donotdroptheunitonahardsurfaceanddonotexposetheunitto
excess moisture or water.
6.KeeptheActivity Cardsplacedonaatsurfacewhennotinuse.Do
not bend or fold the Activity Cards.
7.KeeptheActivity Cards clean by wiping them with a slightly damp
cloth.
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problemyouareexperiencing.
• Theactionsyoutookrightbeforetheproblemstarted.
Internet: www.vtechkids.com
Phone:1-800-521-2010intheU.S.or1-877-352-8697inCanada:
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing VTech®Preschool LearningTM 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.
THISDEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15OFTHE FCC
RULES.OPERATIONISSUBJECTTOTHEFOLLOWINGTWO
CONDITIONS:(1)THISDEVICEMAYNOTCAUSEHARMFUL
INTERFERENCE,AND(2)THISDEVICEMUSTACCEPTANY
INTERFERENCERECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE
THATMAYCAUSEUNDESIREDOPERATION.
THISCLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUSCOMPLIESWITH
CANADIANICES-003.
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST
CONFORMEÀLANORMENMB-003DUCANADA.
Caution:changesormodicationsnotexpresslyapprovedbytheparty
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT