VTech Baby Hello Hippo Phone User manual

Instruction Manual
Hello Hippo Phone

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Hello Hippo Phone!
Have a blast exploring this friendly phone with four squishy phone
buttons that introduce little ones to new words and imitative play.
The heart button and hippo button take fun to a new level with their
interactive responses, keeping little ones engaged and entertained.
Heart Button
Number Buttons
Hippo Button
On/Off Switch

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INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
• Hello Hippo Phone
• Quick Start Guide
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 save this Instruction Manual as it contains important
information.
WARNING
Remove product from infant carriers when vehicle is moving.
Turn the packaging locks anticlockwise several
times.
Pull out and discard the packaging locks.
Unlock the packaging locks:
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Adult assembly required for battery installation.
Keep batteries out of reach of children.
BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the back of the unit, use a screwdriver to
loosen the screw, and then open the battery cover.

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3. Remove old batteries by pulling up on
one end of each battery.
4. Install 2 new AAA (AM-4/LR03)
batteries following the diagram inside
the battery box. (For best performance,
alkaline batteries or fully charged
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are
recommended.)
5. Replace the battery cover and tighten
the screw to secure.
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 re.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES:
• Remove rechargeable batteries (if removable) from toy before
charging.
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

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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 specied
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.
Please dispose of your product and batteries responsibly.
In the UK, give this toy a second life by disposing of it at a small
electricals collection point* so all of its materials can be recycled.
Learn more at:
www.vtech.co.uk/recycle
www.vtech.com.au/sustainability
* Visit www.recyclenow.com to see a list of collection points near you.
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. On/Off Switch
To turn the unit On, slide the On/Off
Switch to the On position. You will
hear a happy song, a lively phrase
and sounds. To turn the unit Off,
slide the On/Off Switch to the Off
position.

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2. Automatic Shut-Off
To preserve battery life, the Hello Hippo Phone will
automatically power down after the last audio response has
ended. The unit can be turned on again by pressing any button.
NOTE
If the unit powers down or if the light fades out during play, please
install a new set of batteries.
ACTIVITIES
1. Light Up Heart Button
Press the Light Up Heart Button
to hear cute phrases, sounds and
melodies. The lights will ash with
the sounds.
2. Light Up Number Buttons
Press the Light Up Number
Buttons to hear playful phrases,
numbers, sounds and songs related
to the button graphics. The lights will
ash with the sounds.
3. Hippo Button
Press the Hippo’s Mouth to hear
endearing phrases, sounds, and a
song. The lights will ash with the
sounds.

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MELODIES
1. The Alphabet Song
2. The Green Grass Grew All Around
3. Oh Dear! What Can the Matter Be?
4. Lazy Mary Will You Get Up?
5. Grandfather’s Clock
6. Roses Are Red
7. Teddy Bears’ Picnic
8. Jack Be Nimble
9. Do You Know the Mufn Man?
10. Pat-a-Cake
11. Three Little Kittens
12. Hey, Diddle, Diddle
13. Frère Jacques
14. Polly Put the Kettle On
15. Glow Worm
SONG LYRICS
Song 1
I’m a happy, happy, hippo!
I love to have a friend like you!
Song 2
You have three messages on your phone.
I wonder who the messages are from?
Song 3
The phone is ringing, ring-ring-ring-a-ding.
Pick it up, say hello!
How are you today?
Song 4
The sun is shining in the sky,
It’s big and round and yellow!

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Song 5
Let’s snap a little picture,
Smile big and say cheese.
We’re creating happy memories to remember our fun day.
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.
5. The soft fabric bumper is surface washable only.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the unit stops working or malfunctions, 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 On. The unit should now be ready to use again.
5. If the unit still does not work, install a new set of batteries.

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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.

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