VTech Baby Little Friendlies Happy Hippo Teether Assembly Instructions

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Little Friendlies
Happy Hippo Teether
Parent’s Guide

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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Little Friendlies Happy Hippo
Teether, we hope you will enjoy and love this huggable little hippo!
The Little Friendlies Happy Hippo Teether is the perfect little friend
for baby during teething. The two textured teethers will soothe baby’s
sore gums, and the soft fabric and crinkle paper arms provide tactile
stimulation. Press the hippo’s heart to enjoy fun phrases, music and
more to calm baby and improve sensory development.
ON/OFF
SWITCH
LIGHT UP
HEART
BUTTON
SOFT TEXTURED
TEETHERS

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One VTech®Little Friendlies Happy Hippo Teether
• One Parent’s 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 keep this Instruction Manual as it contains important information.
GETTING STARTED
Battery Removal and Installation
1. Make sure the unit is turned off.
2. Find the battery cover located on the back of the unit, use a
screwdriver to loosen the screw and then open the battery cover.
3. Remove the battery unit, use a screwdriver to loosen the screw.
4. Remove old button cell batteries by pushing the batteries out of the
battery unit and discard old batteries. Keep out of reach of children.
5. Install 3 new button cell batteries (LR44) following the diagram inside
the battery unit.
6. Insert the battery unit, you will hear it click into place when inserted
correctly.
7. Replace the battery cover and tighten to the screws to secure.
Included In This Package/Getting Started
Unlock the packaging locks:
Turn the packaging lock anticlockwise several
times.
Pull out and discard the packaging lock.

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WARNING:
Adult assembly required for battery installation.
Keep batteries out of reach of children.
WARNING!
Contains button battery.
A button battery can cause serious injuries if swallowed or
placed inside any part of the body.
Individual batteries are hazardous. 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.
Australia
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 for fast, expert advice.
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.
Non-Li
Battery Notice

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• 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 (if removable) from toy before
charging.
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
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.
Battery Notice

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PRODUCT FEATURES
1. ON/OFF SWITCH
To turn the unit ON, slide the ON/OFF
SWITCH to the ON ( ) position. To
turn the unit OFF, slide the ON/OFF
SWITCH to the OFF ( ) position.
2. REMOVABLE ELECTRONIC MODULE
The electronic module is removable so
the fabric portion of the VTech®Little
Friendlies Happy Hippo Teether
and teethers can be washed by hand.
REMOVE the electronic module before
washing the teethers.
3. TEETHERS
 Beforeusingtheteethersfortherst
time and after each use, wash with
warm soapy water, then rinse. DO NOT
use boiling water, steam, a microwave
or dishwasher to clean the teethers.
4. AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®Little Friendlies Happy
Hippo Teether will automatically turn off after approximately
8 seconds without input. The unit can be turned on again by
pressing the LIGHT UP HEART BUTTON.
NOTE: If the unit turns off quickly during play, we suggest
changing the batteries.
Product Features

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ACTIVITIES
1. Slide the ON/OFF SWITCH to the ON
position ( ) to turn the unit ON. You
will hear a playful song, a phrase and a
funsound.Thelightwillashwiththe
sounds.
2. Press the LIGHT UP HEART BUTTON
to hear playful phrases, songs, fun
sounds and melodies. Press the button
quickly and continuously to hear fun
sounds. Press and hold the button to
hear a fun phrase and a kiss sound.
Thelightwillashwiththesounds.
MELODY LIST
1. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
2. Hush, Little Baby
3. Frère Jacques
4. Three Little Kittens
5. Bicycle Built for Two
6. My Bonnie Lies over the Ocean
7. On Top of Old Smokey
8. Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat
9. I’m a Little Teapot
10. Ring Around the Rosie
Activities/Melodies/Sing-Along Songs

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SING-ALONG SONG LYRICS
SONG 1
I’m a huggable hippo, soft and snug,
You’re my best friend, can I have a hug?
SONG 2
La la la, I love you,
La la la, do you love me too?
SONG 3
Hug me tight, hug me close,
When you hug me, my heart glows.
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.
5. The Little Friendlies Happy Hippo Teether is surface washable
only.
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.
Care & Maintenance/Troubleshooting

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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.
Note