VTech Alphabet Apple Manual

INTRODUCTION

The Alphabet Apple is an interactive light-up board that's full of fun! The twenty-six 3D letter buttons and moveable clock hand will encourage exploration and discovery as your child learns essential pre-school curriculum, including phonics, letters, numbers, spelling, time concepts, animals and animal characteristics. The realistic sound effects, fun phrases and cheerful melodies will all add to the enjoyment and fun!

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• One VTech Alphabet Apple
• One user's manual

All packing materials, such as tape, plastic sheets, packing lockers, wire ties and tags are not part of this toy, and should be discarded for your child's safety.

NOTE: Please keep instruction manual as it contains important information.

Unlock the packing lockers:

1. Rotate the packing locker counter-clockwise 90 degrees
2. Pull out the packing locker

GETTING STARTED

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit. use a coin or screwdriver to loosen the screw.
3. Install 3 new "AA" size (AM3/LR6) 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.

BATTERY NOTICE

• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to avoid leakage.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).
• Remove the batteries from the equipment when the unit will not be used for an extended period of time
• Always remove exhausted batteries from the equipment.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Only batteries of the same and equivalent type as recommended are to be used.

WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. On/Off BUTTON
   To turn the unit ON, press the ON/OFF BUTTON. To turn the unit OFF, press the ON/OFF BUTTON again.
   
2. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
   To preserve battery life, the VTech Alphabet Apple power-down after approximately 3 minutes without input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing the ON/OFF BUTTON.
3. ACTIVITY SELECTOR
   Slide the ACTIVITY SELECTOR to select an activity to play.
   
4. LIGHT-UP LETTER/ANIMAL BUTTONS
   Press the LETTER/ANIMAL BUTTONS to learn letters and animals or give a response/ answer in the related activity.
   
5. LIGHT-UP SAFARI BUTTON
   Press the SAFARI BUTTON to hear a fun phrase.
   
6. MOVEABLE CLOCK HAND
   Move the clock hand to hear the corresponding time and a related phrase or answer the questions in the Clock Quiz activity.
   

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1 Super Sounds
Slide the ACTIVITY SELECTOR to the first position to enter this activity. You will be asked which letter corresponds with a particular phonic sound. Press the correct LETTER BUTTON to answer. The correct letter button will light up as a clue.

Activity 2 ABC It!
Slide the ACTIVITY SELECTOR to the second position to enter this activity. You will be asked a variety of letter-related questions. Press the correct letter button to answer the question. The correct letter button will light up as a clue.

Activity 3 Fun Facts
Slide the ACTIVITY SELECTOR to the third position to enter this activity. You will be asked to press any ANIMAL BUTTON to learn about the animals. Press the button once to hear a sound effect, animal name and characteristic. Press the button again to hear the corresponding letter

Activity 4 Spelling Fun
Slide the ACTIVITY SELECTOR to the fourth position to enter this activity. You will hear a word and its spelling. Watch carefully as the buttons light up showing the spelling of the word. Press the LETTER BUTTONS in the correct order to spell the word. The lights will flash to indicate which letter should be pressed next.

Activity 5 Find It
Slide the ACTIVITY SELECTOR to the fifth position to enter this activity. You will hear an animal sound. Identify the animal and press the corresponding ANIMAL BUTTON. The correct letter button will light-up as a clue.

Activity 6 Clock Quiz
Slide the ACTIVITY SELECTOR to the sixth position to enter this activity. You will be asked to set the clock to a specific time. Turn the CLOCK HAND to the correct time to answer.

Activity 7 Question Time
Slide the ACTIVITY SELECTOR to the seventh position to enter this activity. You will be asked a question about animal characteristics. Listen and watch carefully and press the correct ANIMAL BUTTON to answer the question.

Activity 8 Music
Slide the ACTIVITY SELECTOR to the eighth position to enter this activity. Press the LETTER BUTTONS to hear cheerful melodies. The lights will dance with the music!

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, then 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 back ON. The unit will now be ready to play again.
5. If the unit still does not work, replace with an entire set of new batteries.

If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department 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.

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 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 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.

To learn more about the Preschool Learning and other VTech toys, visit www.vtechkids.com

Documents / Resources

Download manual

Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.

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