VTech Baby My Friend Alfie User manual

91-xxxxxxx-000 UK
© 2016 VTech
Printed In China
My Friend Alfie
User’s Manual
User’s Manual

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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech® My Friend Ale
VTech® My Friend Ale is a playful interactive bear! Press his hands,
heart and feet to identify body parts and listen to songs and phrases
relating to the pressed body part. Ale features different textures
that enhance sensory development and includes accessories for
manipulative stimulation.
HEART
RIGHT HAND
LEFT HAND/
STORIES
RIGHT FOOT/MUSIC LEFT FOOT

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
- One VTech® My Friend Ale
- One User’s 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.
NOTE: Please keep user’s manual as it contains important
information.
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY 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.
3. Install 2 new AAA (AM-4/LR03)
batteries following the diagram inside
the battery box. (The use of new,
alkaline batteries is recommended for
maximum performance.)
4. Replace the battery cover and
tighten the screw to secure.
Included In This Package/Getting Started

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BATTERY NOTICE
• Usenewalkalinebatteriesformaximumperformance.
• Useonlybatteriesofthesameorequivalenttypeasrecommended.
• Donotmixdifferenttypesofbatteries:alkaline,standard(carbon-
zinc) or rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH), or new and used batteries.
• Donotusedamagedbatteries.
• Insertbatterieswiththecorrectpolarity.
• Donotshort-circuitthebatteryterminals.
• Removeexhaustedbatteriesfromthetoy.
• Removebatteriesduringlongperiodsofnon-use.
• Donotdisposeofbatteriesinfire.
• Donotchargenon-rechargeablebatteries.
• Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging (if
removable).
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision.
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BatteryDirective(2006/66/EC).
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.
Formoreinformation,pleasevisit:
www.recycle-more.co.uk
www.recyclenow.com
Product Features

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PRODUCT FEATURES
1. ON/OFF/VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH
Locate the electronic box inside your
bear. To turn the unit ON, slide the ON/
OFF/VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH
to the LOW VOLUME ( ) or the
HIGH VOLUME ( ) position.
To turn the unit OFF, slide the ON/
OFF/VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH
to the OFF ( ) position.
2. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®My Friend Alfie will
automatically power-down after approximately 40 seconds without
input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing any button.
ACTIVITIES
1. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
Once the main power is on, press the
ON/OFF BUTTON on Alice’s clothes to
turn it ON and OFF.
2. LEFT HAND/STORIES
Squeeze Ale’s left hand to learn about
her hand, you will also hear a story about
Ale and his friend. Press and hold his
right hand for more than one second to
hear a fun phrase about reading.
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3. RIGHT HAND
Squeeze Ale’s right hand to learn about
her hand. Clap your hands and follow
Ale’s beat. Press and hold his right hand
for more than one second to hear Ale
introduce himself.
4. RIGHT FOOT/MUSIC
Squeeze Ale’s right foot to learn about
his foot. You will also hear playful songs
and melodies.
5. LEFT FOOT
Squeeze Ale’s left foot button to hear
playful phrases about his foot and his
shoe.
6. HEART
Press Ale’s heart button to hear fun
phrases about the heart and Alfie’s
favourite clothing. Press and hold this
button for more than one second to hear
a loving message.
Activities List

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MELODY LIST:
1 Bear Went Over the Mountain
2 Teddy Bears Picnic
3 Do Your Ears Hang Low?
4 Glowworm
5 Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
6 There’s a Hole in My Bucket
7 Turkey In the Straw
8 Little Bo Peep
9 Bicycle Built For Two
10 If you’re Happy and you Know It
11 Froggy Went a Courting
12 Sing a Song of Sixpence
13 Pat a Cake
14 I’m a Little Teapot
15 When the Saints Go Marching in
SING-ALONG SONG LYRICS
SONG 1
Dress me, play and let’s explore,
Together we can learn so much more!
SONG 2
Nice to meet you, my little friend,
Let’s hold hands and play pretend.
SONG 3
My heart beats of love when you give me a hug.
SONG 4
Clap your hands, follow me,
Now tap your feet, follow me.
Sing-Along Songs/Melodies

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CARE & MAINTENANCE
1. Duetotheelectroniccomponents,the bookissurfacewashable
only.
2. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
3. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat
source.
4. Removethebatterieswhentheunitisnotinuseforanextended
period of time.
5. 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 again.
5. If the product still does not work, replace with an entire set of new
batteries.
Iftheproblempersists,pleasecallourConsumerServicesDepartment
on01235546810(fromUK)or+441235546810(outsideUK)anda
servicerepresentativewillbehappytohelpyou.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
CreatinganddevelopingVTech®products is accompanied by
a responsibility that we 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
on01235546810(fromUK)or+441235546810(outsideUK)
withanyproblemsand/orsuggestionsthatyoumighthave.A
servicerepresentativewillbehappytohelpyou.
Care & Maintenance/ Troubleshooting