V-tech Write & Learn Artboard User manual

91-02074-005
© 2005 VTECH
Printed in China

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 PreschoolLearningseries of interactive
toys.
Preschool Learning 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 Preschool Learning, 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 Preschool Learning and other VTech®toys,
visit www.vtechkids.com

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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Write & Learn Letter Book™
learning toy. Learn letters the magical way with this fun-filled book.
Touch-sensitive pages allow kids to explore writing, letters, words,
numbers, music and animals at their own pace for the most fun and
effective learning. Turn the page to explore more!
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One VTech®Write & Learn Letter Book™ 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.
20 COLORFUL, TOUCH-
SENSITIVE PAGES
LETTER
BUTTONS
VOLUME
CONTROL
SWITCH
REPEAT BUTTON ON/OFF BUTTON
MUSIC BUTTON
MODE SELECTOR

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Getting Started
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the book is closed.
2. Locate the battery cover on the
bottom of the unit.
3. Open the battery cover.
4. Install 3 new “AA” (LR6) batteries
into the compartment as illustrated. (The use of new, alkaline
batteries is recommended for maximum performance.)
5. Replace the battery cover.
BATTERY NOTICE
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• Rechargeablebatteriesaretoberemovedfromthetoybeforebeing
charged (if removable).
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision (if removable).
• Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be
mixed.
• 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.

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Product Features
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. ON/OFF BUTTON
To turn the unit on, press the ON/OFF
BUTTON. Press the ON/OFF
BUTTON againto turnthe unit off.You
canalsosimplyopenthe book or close
it to turn it on and off.
2. REPEAT BUTTON
Press the REPEAT BUTTON to hear
the last melody or spoken voice
repeated.
3. MODE SELECTOR
Slide the MODE SELECTOR to
choose an activity.
4. VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH
Slide the VOLUME CONTROL
SWITCH upwards for higher volume,
or slide down for lower volume.

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Product Features
5. LETTER BUTTONS
Press any one of the 26 LETTER
BUTTONS to hear the letter identified.
6. TOUCH-SENSITIVE SENSORS
Depending on which page you are on,
you will see different kinds of sensors
including:
•STORY sensors, ALPHABET
sensors&OBJECT sensors(Pages
1-14)
•NUMBER sensors & STORY
sensors (Pages 15-16)
•MUSICAL NOTE sensors, PLAY
sensor & RESET sensor (Pages
17-18)
•ANIMAL sensors (Pages 19-20)
Touch any of the sensors in any given activity to hear a related
phrase.
7. MUSIC BUTTON
Press the MUSIC BUTTON to hear a
song.

8. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®Write & Learn Letter Book™
will automatically turn off after several minutes without input. The
unit can be turned on again by pressing the ON/OFF BUTTON or
turning the pages.
ACTIVITIES
LETTER ACTIVITIES (Pages 1-14)
Inthesepages you will learn aboutthe26 letters and their strokeorder,
words that feature each letter and simple spelling. There are a total of
five activities. Each time you turn a page you will hear a silly sentence
featuring words from thepage. Press the STORY sensorat any timeto
hear the sentence again.
1. LETTERS & WORDS
In this activity, you will be able to learn about the 26 letters, and
words that feature each letter.
Press the ALPHABET or OBJECT sensors, or the LETTER
BUTTONS to learn.
2. LETTER WRITING
In this activity, you will be able to learn letter stroke order. Press
the ALPHABET sensor to hear the stroke order of the
corresponding letter.
3. FIND IT
In this activity, you will be asked to find a letter or word. Press the
OBJECT sensor or LETTER BUTTON to answer.
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Activities

4. LETTER ORDER
Listen carefully to the ABC song, and when the song stops, you
will be asked to find the next letter. Press the correct ALPHABET
sensor or LETTER BUTTON to continue the song.
5. SPELLING
In this activity, you will hear a word spelled. Listen carefully, then
press the correct LETTER BUTTONS to spell out the word. When
you have correctly spelled the word, you will hear a rewarding
phrase.
NUMBER ACTIVITIES (Pages 15-16)
In this category, you will learn about numbers 1-10, their stroke order,
counting and simple spelling. There are a total of five activities. You
can press the STORY sensor at any time to hear a silly sentence
featuring numbers from the page.
1. LEARNING NUMBERS
Press any one of the ten NUMBER sensors to hear the numbers.
2. NUMBER WRITING
In this activity, you will learn number stroke order. Press the
NUMBER sensor to hear the stroke order of the corresponding
number.
3. BEFORE & AFTER
You will be asked to find a number that comes after one number
and before another number. Press the correct NUMBER sensor to
answer the question. 7
Activities

4. COUNTING
Are you ready to count? Listen carefully and count the sounds.
When they stop, press the correct NUMBER sensor to answer.
5. SPELLING
In this activity, you will learn how to spell numbers 1-10. Listen
carefully then press the correct LETTER BUTTONS to spell out
the number.
MUSIC ACTIVITIES (Pages 17-18)
Listen to the music or create your own song!
1. MUSIC MAKER
Make your own music by pressing the MUSICAL NOTE sensors,
then press the PLAY sensor to hear it or press the RESET sensor
toclearpreviousinputs.Slide the mode selector tochoosedifferent
instruments.
2. MELODY FUN
Let’s listen to some music. Press any one of the MUSICAL NOTE
sensors and the corresponding song will be played.
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Activities

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Activities
FARM ACTIVITIES (Pages 19-20)
Come and play along with the farm animals. There are a total of five
activities. Press the MUSIC BUTTON to listen to the song of “Old
MacDonald” at any time.
1. STORY TELLING
Press any ANIMAL sensor to hear its sound and a short phrase
about that animal.
2. SOUND MATCH
In this activity, you will hear the sound of an animal. Find the
matching animal by pressing the correct ANIMAL sensor.
3. I SPY
Inthisactivity,youwillhearcluestohelpyoufindaparticularanimal.
Press the correct ANIMAL sensor to answer.
4. MEMORY CHALLENGE
It’s time for a memory challenge. You will hear a list of animals.
Remember the order in which they were said and repeat it back by
pressing the ANIMAL sensors.
5. SINGING FUN
You will hear the song of “Old MacDonald.” When the song stops,
press any ANIMAL sensor to continue the song.

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Care & Maintenance / Troubleshooting
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 or malfunctions,
please follow these steps:
1. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.
2. Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace the batteries.
3. Turn the unit ON. The unit should now be ready to play again.
4. Iftheproductstilldoes not work, replacewithanewsetofbatteries.
Iftheproblempersists,pleasecallourConsumerServicesDepartment
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.

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,whichforms the value ofourproducts. 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
interferencein aresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,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,thereisno guaranteethatinterference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determinedbyturning the equipmentoffand on,theuserisencouraged
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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Other Info