VTech Baby Stick & Twist Hippo User manual

Instruction Manual
Stick & Twist Hippo

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INTRODUCTION
Introducing the Stick & Twist Hippo by VTech®!
This cute little hippo is great for baby to play with! Simply push one of
the hippo’s suction cups down onto any smooth surface, and let baby
push, pull and shake! Hippo responds with a variety of music, sound
effects and phrases to add to the fun!
On/Off Switch
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INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
• Stick & Twist Hippo
• Instruction Manual
WARNING
All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging locks,
removable tags, cable ties, cords and packaging screws are not part
of this toy and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
NOTE
Please keep this Instruction Manual as it contains important information.
NOTE
Please do not leave the hippo suctioned onto white surfaces for
prolonged periods of time.
NOTE
Only suction the hippo onto smooth surfaces. The hippo will not stay
suctioned onto rough surfaces.
INSTRUCTIONS
Battery Removal and Installation
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the back of
the hippo. Use a screwdriver to loosen
the screw and then open the battery
cover.
3. Remove old batteries by pulling up on
one end of each battery.
4. Install 3 new LR44 button cell batteries following the diagram
inside the battery box.
5. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure.
WARNING:
Adult assembly required for battery installation.
Keep batteries out of reach of children. 3
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IMPORTANT: BATTERY INFORMATION
• Insert batteries with the correct polarity (+ and -).
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable batteries.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended
are to be used.
• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
• Remove batteries during long periods of non-use.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
• Dispose of batteries safely. Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES:
• Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging.
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
Symbol Meaning
Non-Li
Warning: Contains button battery
Read operator manual
WARNING:
This product contains one or more button cell or coin batteries. If
swallowed, a button cell or coin battery can cause internal chemical
burns in as little as two hours and can lead to death. Dispose of
used batteries immediately. Keep new and used batteries away from
children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed
inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention, and
go straight to the nearest hospital emergency department. 4
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Disposal of batteries and product
The crossed-out wheelie bin symbols on products and
batteries, or on their respective packaging, indicates
they must not be disposed of in domestic waste as
they contain substances that can be damaging to the
environment and human health.
The chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb, where marked,
indicate that the battery contains more than the specified
value of mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) or lead (Pb) set out
in the Batteries and Accumulators Regulation.
The solid bar indicates that the product was placed on the
market after 13th August, 2005.
Help protect the environment by disposing of your product
or batteries responsibly.
VTech®cares for the planet.
Care for the environment and give your toy a second life by
disposing of it at a small electricals collection point so all its
materials can be recycled.
In the UK:
Visit www.recyclenow.com to see a list of collection points near you.
In Australia & New Zealand:
Check with your local council for kerbside collections.
Australia/New Zealand
If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed
inside any part of the body, immediately call the 24-hour Poisons
Information Centre on 13 11 26 (in Australia) or 24-hour National
Poisons Centre on 0800 764 766 (in New Zealand) for fast, expert
advice and go straight to the nearest hospital emergency room.
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PRODUCT FEATURES
1. On/Off Switch
To turn the unit On, slide the
On/Off Switch to the On position.
You will hear a playful song, a cute
phrase and sounds. To turn the unit
Off, slide the On/Off Switch to the
Off position.
ACTIVITIES
1. Heart Button
Press the heart button to hear
fun phrases, songs, sounds and
melodies. When a song or a melody
is playing, pull and shake the hippo
again to add fun sounds on top of the
song or melody. The lights will flash
with the sounds.
2. Motion Sensor
Pull and shake the hippo to hear
songs and funny sounds. When a
song is playing, pull and shake the
hippo again to add fun sounds on top
of the song. The lights will flash with
the sounds.
NOTE
Please do not leave the hippo suctioned onto white surfaces for
prolonged periods of time.
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MELODY LIST
1. The Entertainer
2. Aiken Drum
3. One, Two, Buckle My Shoe
4. A Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze
5. Yankee Doodle
6. Polly Put the Kettle On
7. On Top of Old Smokey
8. Glow Worm
9. The Green Grass Grew All Around
10. Looby Loo
SING-ALONG SONG LYRICS
Song 1
I’m a wiggly, giggly, happy, happy hippo!
Song 2
One, two, three, come and wiggle with me!
Shake me, rattle me, giggle with me!
Song 3
I can twist, I can move, I’m a happy hippo and I love you!
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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
sources.
3. Remove the batteries if the unit will not be 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. 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 with again.
5. If the product still does not work, install a brand new set of batteries.
If the problem persists, please contact our Consumer Services
Department and a service representative will be happy to help you
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CONSUMER SERVICES
Creating and developing VTech®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 with
any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. A service
representative will be happy to help you.
UK Customers:
Phone: [phone] (from UK) or [phone] (outside UK)
Website: www.vtech.co.uk/support
Australian Customers:
Phone: [phone]
Website: support.vtech.com.au
NZ Customers:
Phone: [phone]
Website: support.vtech.com.au
PRODUCT WARRANTY/
CONSUMER GUARANTEES
UK Customers:
Read our complete warranty policy online at vtech.co.uk/warranty.
Australian Customers:
VTECH ELECTRONICS (AUSTRALIA) PTY LIMITED –
CONSUMER GUARANTEES
Under the Australian Consumer Law, a number of consumer
guarantees apply to goods and services supplied by VTech
Electronics (Australia) Pty Limited. Please refer to vtech.com.au/
consumerguarantees for further information. 9
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