V-tech USA Explore & Learn Map User manual

© 2010 VTech
Printed in China
91-002476-000-000
User’s Manual
USA Explore & Learn MapTM

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 Preschool Learning™ series and her VTech® ts, visit www.vtechkids.com

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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®USA Explore & Learn MapTM!
USA Explore & Learn MapTM is an exciting learning board that introduces
age-appropriate curriculum through 10 engaging activities. With the touch-
sensitive sensors, your child will be able to explore and learn the 50
United States of America, as well as fun facts about the states’ geography,
sizes, animals, famous places, flowers, occupations, specialties and more!
Cheerful music, colorful pictures, and encouraging voice add to the overall
enjoyment.
ON/OFF
BUTTON
50 TOUCH-
SENSITIVE
SENSORS
TEN
ACTIVITY
BUTTONS
VOLUME
CONTROL
SWITCH

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One VTech®USA Explore & Learn MapTM
• One user’s manual
WARNING: All packing materials, such as tape, plastic sheets,
packing lockers, wire ties and tags are not part of this
toy, and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
Demo strip removal:
When the product is taken out of the packaging, please remove the demo
strip from the unit to activate normal play mode.
NOTE: Please keep instruction manual as it contains important information.
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
loosen the screw.
3. Install 3 new “AA” size (AM-3/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.
Getting Started

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BATTERY NOTICE
• The use of new alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum
performance.
• 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).
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc)
or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to
be used.
• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
• 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 the recommended number
of power supplies.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
Battery Notice

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PRODUCT FEATURES
1. ON/OFF BUTTON
Press the ON/OFF BUTTON to turn the unit
ON. Press it again to turn the unit OFF.
2. VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH
Slide the VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH
between low, medium and high volumes.
3. ACTIVITY BUTTONS
Press the ten ACTIVITY BUTTONS to enter
corresponding games.
4. 50 TOUCH-SENSITIVE SENSORS
Press one of the 50 TOUCH-SENSITIVE
SENSORS to hear the states’ names and facts,
or to answer questions in related activities.
Product Features

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ACTIVITIES
Activity 1: State Search
Press the 50 TOUCH-SENSITIVE SENSORS to learn the names of the
states.
Activity 2: My Neighbor
Press any of the states’ sensors and discover who its neighbors are.
Activity 3: Big & Small
Which states are bigger than others? Press the 50 TOUCH-SENSITIVE
SENSORS and find out!
Activity 4: Explore & Discover
Discover some interesting objects inside the states. Press the 50 TOUCH-
SENSITIVE SENSORS to explore. The objects include animals, flowers,
people, specialties and famous places.
Activity 5: State Fun
Help find the state that we’re looking for. Press the 50 TOUCH-SENSITIVE
SENSORS to answer.
Activity 6: Animal Adventure
Join us on an animal adventure! Look for the correct animal and press the
50 TOUCH-SENSITIVE SENSORS to answer.
Activities

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Activity 7: Famous Finds
Do you know where some of the most famous places in the United States
are? Press the 50 TOUCH-SENSITIVE SENSORS to answer.
Activity 8: Quick Quest
Here’s a challenge for you: listen for the objects that we’re looking for and
find them all as fast as you can! You have to finish each question within the
time limit. Press the 50 TOUCH-SENSITIVE SENSORS to answer.
Activity 9: We the People
Can you find the different people on the map? Listen closely and press the 50
TOUCH-SENSITIVE SENSORS to answer.
Activity 10: Specialty Search
Some states are known for their specialties. Help find them on the map by
pressing the 50 TOUCH-SENSITIVE SENSORS to answer.
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
If for some reason the program/activity stops working, then please follow
these steps:
1. 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 back ON. The unit will now be ready to play again.
5. If the unit still does not work, replace with an entire set of new batteries.
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.
Care & Maintenance

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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.
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 isencouraged 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.
Note