V-tech Touch n Teach Tablet User manual

© 2003 VTECH
Printed in China
91-02079-003
User’s Manual
Touch ‘n Teach Tablet™

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 Ready, Set, School™ series of
interactive toys.
Ready, Set, School ™ 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 be
introduced to fun school subjects such as art class, music class and
even recess! With Ready, Set, School™, 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 Ready, Set, School ™ and other VTech®toys, visit
www.vtechkids.com

Introduction
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INTRODUCTION
ThankyouforpurchasingtheVTech®Touch ‘nTeach Tablet™learning
toy!
The VTech®Touch ‘n Teach Tablet™ learning toy educates children
through the interactive technology present in the learning board. Your
child will begin to learn basic vocabulary words and information which
pertain to a general town center. Through object word association,
recognizable musical tunes, and sound effects, your child will derive
excitement and entertainment while learning important safety and
educational material.
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One VTech®Touch ‘n Teach Tablet™ 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.
VOLUME CONTROL
SWITCH
ON/OFF BUTTON
50 TOUCH-
SENSITIVE WORDS
LIGHT-UP
CHARACTERS
STAR KEY

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.
3. Install 3 new “AA” (LR 06) batteries
following the diagram inside the
battery box. (The use of new,
alkaline batteries is recommended
for maximum performance.)
4. Replace the battery cover.
BATTERY NOTICE
• Installbatteries correctly observingthe polarity (+,-) signs toavoid
leakage.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not use batteries of different types.
• Remove exhausted or new batteries from the equipment when the
unit will not be used for an extended period of time.
• 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
1. ON/OFF BUTTON
To turn the unit on, press the ON/OFF
BUTTON. You will hear an opening
melody and a friendly phrase.
Press the ON/OFF BUTTON again to
turn the unit off.
2. STAR KEY
To enter into the “activity mode” of the
Touch ‘n Teach Tablet™, touch the
STAR KEY locatedatthetopleftcorner
of the board.
3. VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH
Adjust the volume by sliding the
VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH
upwards for high volume and
downwards for low volume.
4. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®Touch ‘n Teach Tablet™
learningtoy will automatically turnoffafter severalminuteswithout
input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing the ON/OFF
button.
Product Features
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Activities
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5. TOUCH-SENSITIVE AREA
Touch the words to hear different responses of the words or input
your answer in the “activity mode”.
ACTIVITIES
Touch Mode
1. The Touch ‘n Teach Tablet™ will automatically begin with the
"TouchMode". Touchthewordthefirsttimeandit will be identified.
2. Following touches will teach songs, fun safety facts and beginning
letters for further educational value.
Activity Mode
1. To enter “Activity Mode” you must press the STAR KEY located at
the top left-hand side of the board. Upon pressing the STAR KEY,
youwill begivenahint thatpertainstooneoftheobjectshighlighted
in the town. The goal is to find the object correctly and touch the
wordtoseeifyouarerightorwrong. Youwillbegiven3-4questions
pergameafter which the toywillautomaticallyswitchbacktoTouch
Mode. You will be given a new set of hints each time you play the
game.

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Activities
2. To play another game, press the STAR KEY again.All hints given
areheardin"TouchMode" throughoutnumeroustouchesofaword.
To improve upon your skills during game play, go back to "Touch
Mode" to hear the hints again.
Melody List
Word Song Name
Railroad I’ve Been Working on the Railroad
Bridge London Bridge
Mountain She’ll Be Coming Round The Mountain
Peter Where Has My Little Dog Gone?
Mary Mary Had a Little Lamb
School bus The Wheels On The Bus
Sky Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
School The Alphabet Song
Flower You Are My Sunshine

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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 a hard surface and do not expose the unit
to moisture or water.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the program/activity stops working, 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 an entire set of new
batteries.
Iftheproblempersists,pleasecallourConsumerServicesDepartment
at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada, and a
service representative will be happy to help you.
Care & Maintenance/Troubleshooting

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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing Ready, Set, School™ 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 1-800-267-
7377 in Canada with any problems and/or suggestions that you
might have. A service representative will be happy to help you.
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
interferenceinaresidentialinstallation.This equipmentgenerates,uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radiocommunications. However,thereis noguaranteethatinterference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determinedbyturning theequipmentoffandon,theuseris 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
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