V-tech V.Baby Infant Learning System Meet Me at the Zoo Baby Smartridge... User manual

User’s Manual

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Why Sign Language for Babies?
Sign Language For Babies:
Helping Babies Tell Us What’s On Their Minds
By
Dr. Linda Acredolo and Dr. Susan Goodwyn
Why Sign Language for Babies?
There’s nothing more heart-wrenching than hearing a baby cry and not
knowingwhat’swrong.Unfortunately,untiltheycantalk,babiesareliterally
“at a loss for words” when it comes to telling us what’s going on and how
best we can help.
Wait No More!
Now, thanks to our book Baby Signs and our research-based Baby Signs®
Program, the world’s leading sign language program for babies, children
from 6 months to 3 years need no longer wait until they can talk to let us
know what’s on their minds. Instead, as Newsweek Magazine put it, they
can learn simple “hand signals that let them communicate their joys and
fears without tears.”
You’re Already Doing It
Signing is a very natural form of communication. In fact, it’s so natural
that all parents teach their babies at least three signs-YES, NO, and BYE-
BYE-without even thinking about it. After two decades of research at the
University of California, we now know that these three signs are just the
tip of the iceberg. Babies are eager to learn many, many more signs to let
us know what they need, what they see, what they feel, and even what
they remember. What parents wouldn’t want such a priceless window into
their baby’s mind?
The Research Behind the Program
But won’t signing slow down learning to talk? The answer is a resounding
“No!” In fact, just as crawling is a helpful precursor to walking, signing is a
helpful precursor to talking. We’ve proven this to be the case with a long-
term study funded by the National Institutes of Health. Far from hindering
languagedevelopment,babiesintheBabySigns®Programactuallylearned
to talk sooner. We also discovered that this advantage continued over
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Why Sign Language for Babies?
The Most Important Benets
Ourresearchhasalsorevealedevenmoreimportantbenefitsforemotional
development. Once your baby begins signing you’ll see for yourself how
the ability to use signs makes daily life with your baby easier and sweeter.
Specifically, using signs. . .
* decreases frustration, tantrums, and tears;
* enables your baby to share his or her world with you;
* strengthens the parent-infant bond;
* helps you recognise just how clever your baby is; and
* promotes the development of self-confidence and self-esteem.
A Gift to Last a Lifetime
It’s easy, it’s fun, and it’s a wonderful way to support your baby’s
development.Byhelpingyourbabycommunicateeffectivelysoearlyinlife,
you are laying a foundation of love and learning that will last a lifetime.
Dr. Linda Acredolo and Dr. Susan Goodwyn are internationally recognised
scholars whose ground-breaking research demonstrating the positive
effects of signing on infant development has sparked a world-wide
movement. They are authors of the best-selling book Baby Signs: How
to Talk With Your Baby Before Your Baby Can Talk and co-founders of
the Baby Signs Institute through which they provide Sign, Say & Play™
classes, Parent Workshops, and high-quality products to make every
family’s signing experience a success. For more information, visit
www.babysigns.com.

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®V.BabyTM Infant Development System!
V.BabyTM Infant Development System is a unique learning system created
especiallyfor thelittlest learner.V.BabyTM combinesa colorfulactivity panelwith the
enhanced,non-traditionalelementofTVlearningtoallowparentsandtheirlittleones
to share special moments as their child begins to explore early learning concepts,
such as shapes, colors and animals. It even helps teach baby sign language!
V.BabyTM works with age-appropriate Baby SmartridgesTM that include two “grow-
with me” play modes, allowing baby to grow in learning from 9-36 months. Each
Baby SmartridgeTM features real photo images to enhance learning. Photo Time
mode allows little learners to view their photos in a slide show, or use the photos
to put themselves in games.
Activity Panel
Console
Front View
Back View
CAUTION: The console contains an audio/video cord which is
FOR ADULT INSTALLATION AND OPERATION ONLY. Keep out of a
child’s reach.
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ON/OFF Button
Infrared Signal
Receiver
Meet Me at the Zoo
SmartridgeTM
AC/DC Adaptor port
TV Connection Cable
USB Port (to connect
console to PC)
Infrared Signal Exit Button
Shape Buttons
TV PLAY/OFF/PLAY
ALONE Switch
Joystick
OK Button
Wheel

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INSTRUCTIONS
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One activity panel
• One console
• One Meet Me at the Zoo Smartridge™ and instruction manual
• One USB cable
• Seven AA batteries
• One instruction 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.
Unlocking the Packaging Locks:
1. Rotate the packaging lock 90 degrees counter-clockwise.
2. Pull out the packaging lock.
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION (Activity Panel)
• Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
• Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the activity
panel.
•Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw and remove
the battery cover.
•Insert 3 new “AA” batteries (AM-3/LR6) as
illustrated.
•Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure.
BATTERY INSTALLATION (Console)
• Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
• Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the
console.
•Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw and remove
the battery cover.
•Insert 4 new “AA” batteries (AM-3/LR6) as
illustrated.
•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.
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• 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.
Notice : When the V.Baby™ is running on batteries, you may see this icon
appear on the TV screen. This indicates that battery power is low, and
you should replace the batteries soon. Battery time remaining once the
icon first appears is approximately 30-60 minutes.
AC ADAPTOR
• Use a standard 9V 300mA AC/DC adaptor. We recommend the use of
a VTech®9V AC/DC adaptor
• Make sure the unit is turned OFF
• Plug the power jack into the 9V DC socket at the back of the console.
• Plug the AC adaptor into a wall socket.
NOTE:The use of an adaptor will override the batteries. When the toy is not going
to be in use for an extended period of time, unplug the adaptor.
Standard Guidelines for Adaptor Toys
• The toy is not intended for use by children under 3 years old.
• Only use the recommended adaptor with the toy.
• The transformer is not a toy.
• Never clean a plugged-in toy with liquid.
• Never use more than one adaptor.
• Do not leave the toy plugged-in for extended periods of time.
CONNECTING TO A TV
NOTE: Before you connect the V.Baby
TM
Infant Development System to a TV,
check to make sure that the unit is working. Once you have turned the unit
ON, the power indicator light should glow. If the ON/OFF Button does not
glow, check to see that the batteries are installed correctly. If the batteries
are not installed correctly, the V.Baby
TM
Infant Development System will
not function and this could cause damage as a result. Make sure that your
TV and the unit are turned OFF before you begin making connections.
Connect the V.Baby
TM
Infant Development System to your TV by plugging the
colored cables on the unit into the matching color video and audio input jacks on
your TV set.
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For TVs with stereo audio inputs:
- Connect the yellow plug on the V.Baby
TM
cable to the yellow
video input terminal on your TV.
- Connect the white plug on the V.Baby
TM
cable to the white
audio input terminal on your TV.
For TVs with mono audio inputs:
- Connect the yellow plug on the V.Baby
TM
cable to the yellow
video input terminal on your TV.
- Connect the white plug on the V.Baby
TM
cable to the white
audio input terminal on your TV.
CONNECTING TO A VCR
If there is no video IN and audio IN terminal on your TV set, you can connect
V.Baby
TM
through a VCR.
- Connect the yellow plug on the V.Baby
TM
cable to the yellow
video input terminal on your VCR.
- Connect the white plug on the V.Baby
TM
cable to the white
audio input terminal on your VCR.
TO BEGIN PLAY
• Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
• InsertaBabySmartridge™intotheSmartridge™slotonthefrontoftheconsole.
The Smartridge™ should lock into place. Please use care when removing the
Smartridge™ from the slot.
•Turn on the TV.
• Set your TV input mode to accept input from the port to which V.Baby™ is
connected.InmanycasesthiswillinvolvesettingtheTVto‘video’mode;however,
since all TVs vary, please refer to your TV or VCR manual for further details.
•Turn the V. Baby™ Infant Development System on by pressing the ON
button.
• Turn the V.Baby™ activity panel on by sliding the TV PLAY/OFF/PLAYALONE
Switch.
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CONSOLE FEATURES
ON/OFF Button Press this button to turn the unit ON/OFF.
ACTIVITY PANEL FEATURES
TVPLAY/OFF/PLAYALONESwitch To activate the Play Alone mode, slide the TV
PLAY/OFF/PLAY ALONE Switch to the Play
Alone position . To activate TV Play mode,
slidetheTVPLAY/OFF/PLAYALONESwitchto
theTVPlayposition .Makesuretheconsole
isconnectedtotheTVandturnedonforTVPlay
Mode.
Automatic Shut-Off To preserve battery life, the VTech®V.Baby™
activity panel will automatically power-down
afterseveralminuteswithoutinput.Theunitcan
be turned on again by pressing any button.
PLAY ALONE MODE
1. Slide the TV PLAY/OFF/PLAY ALONE switch to the PLAY ALONE position. You
will hear an inviting phrase and a fun song.
2. Press the shape buttons to learn about shapes, colors and to hear sound effects.
3. Turnthewheeltoplaymelodies.Turnthewheeltotherighttospeedupthemelodies,
and turn the wheel to the left to slow down the melodies.
4. Move the joystick in all directions to hear fun sounds.
PLAY ALONE MODE
ON/OFF Button
Infrared Signal
Receiver
Infrared Signal Exit Button
Shape Buttons
TV PLAY/OFF/PLAY
ALONE Switch
Joystick
OK Button
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5. Press the OK button to hear sounds and phrases.
MELODY LIST
1. This Old Man
2. Camptown Races
3. Three Blind Mice
4. Row, Row, Row Your Boat
5. Old MacDonald Had a Farm
SUNG SONG 1 (to the tune of The Farmer in the Dell)
Red and yellow and blue.
A square and circle, too.
A heart, a star, a triangle,
It’s fun to learn with you!
SUNG SONG 2 (to the tune of Skip to My Lou)
It’s a great day to play with you!
Learning shapes and colors, too.
Press a button, let’s explore.
We’ll hear music, sounds and more!
TV PLAY MODE
TV PLAY/OFF/PLAYALONE Switch SlidetheTVPLAY/OFF/PLAYALONESwitch
tothe TVPLAYposition.Alwaysturn theunit
off before removing a Baby Smartridge™
from the console.
EXIT Button Pressthisbuttontoexitanactivity.Pressand
holdthe buttonfor about3 secondsto exitall
the way to the main menu.
Shape Buttons Use these buttons to make a choice or to
perform certain game actions.
Joystick Use this feature to activate additional
animations and sounds within an activity.
Wheel Use this feature to activate additional
animations in an activity.
OK Button Use this feature to activate additional
animations in an activity.
TV PLAY MODE