VTech Alphabert and Sprocket Owner's Manual

A Guide to Using

Alphabert and Sprocket

The Ready To Read Robots™

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ALPHABERT AND SPROCKETALPHABERT AND SPROCKET

ALPHABERT AND SPROCKET

ALPHABERT AND SPROCKETALPHABERT AND SPROCKET

THE READY TO READ ROBOTS™THE READY TO READ ROBOTS™

THE READY TO READ ROBOTS™

THE READY TO READ ROBOTS™THE READY TO READ ROBOTS™

ALPHABERT'SALPHABERT'S

ALPHABERT'S

ALPHABERT'SALPHABERT'S
ANIMATRONICANIMATRONIC

ANIMATRONIC

ANIMATRONICANIMATRONIC
EYESEYES

EYES

EYESEYES

VOLUME CONTROLVOLUME CONTROL

VOLUME CONTROL

VOLUME CONTROLVOLUME CONTROL
SWITCHSWITCH

SWITCH

SWITCHSWITCH

ON/OFF BUTTONON/OFF BUTTON

ON/OFF BUTTON

ON/OFF BUTTONON/OFF BUTTON

SPEAKERSPEAKER

SPEAKER

SPEAKERSPEAKER

ACTIVITYACTIVITY

ACTIVITY

ACTIVITYACTIVITY

BUTTONSBUTTONS

BUTTONS

BUTTONSBUTTONS

26 LETTER/OBJECT26 LETTER/OBJECT

26 LETTER/OBJECT

26 LETTER/OBJECT26 LETTER/OBJECT
BUTTONSBUTTONS

BUTTONS

BUTTONSBUTTONS

TO BEGIN PLAYTO BEGIN PLAY

TO BEGIN PLAY

TO BEGIN PLAYTO BEGIN PLAY

1. To begin play, press the
keyboard. You will hear an opening short tune, and
Alphabert and Sprocket will say, “Alphabert and
Sprocket.”

ON/OFFON/OFF

ON/OFF

ON/OFFON/OFF

BUTTONBUTTON

BUTTON or just open the

BUTTONBUTTON

LCD SCREENLCD SCREEN

LCD SCREEN

LCD SCREENLCD SCREEN

SPROCKET'SSPROCKET'S

SPROCKET'S

SPROCKET'SSPROCKET'S

ANIMATRONICANIMATRONIC

ANIMATRONIC

ANIMATRONICANIMATRONIC

HEAD ANDHEAD AND

HEAD AND

HEAD ANDHEAD AND

MOUTHMOUTH

MOUTH

MOUTHMOUTH

ARROWARROW

ARROW

ARROWARROW

BUTTONSBUTTONS

BUTTONS

BUTTONSBUTTONS

ENTERENTER

ENTER

ENTERENTER

BUTTONBUTTON

BUTTON

BUTTONBUTTON

HELP BUTTONHELP BUTTON

HELP BUTTON

HELP BUTTONHELP BUTTON

2. Press any
sixteen activities. The friendly robots will guide you
through each of the following activities:

1. Learning Letters

2. Uppercase & Lowercase Letters

3. Alphabet Order

4. Sounds Of Words

5. Word Challenge

6. Beginning Letters

ACTIVITYACTIVITY

ACTIVITY

ACTIVITYACTIVITY

BUTTONBUTTON

BUTTON to select from one of the

BUTTONBUTTON

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7. Missing Letters

8. Missing Vowels

9. Beginning & Ending Blends

10. Rhyming Words

11. Word Groups

12. Word Scramble

13. Letter Catch

14. Hangman

15. Memory Challenge

16. Hear A Song

HELPHELP

3. Press the
or receive the answer to a question.

BUTTONBUTTON

HELP

BUTTON to hear a question repeated and/

HELPHELP

BUTTONBUTTON

4. To adjust the volume, slide the
the left for low volume or to the right for high volume.

TO BEGIN PLAYTO BEGIN PLAY

TO BEGIN PLAYTO BEGIN PLAY

TO BEGIN PLAY

5. Alphabert’s eyes will turn to his pal Sprocket as he asks
questions.

6. Sprocket’s head will turn to Alphabert when Alphabert is
asking a question.

7. Sprocket’s mouth will move when he speaks.

8. To turn the learning toy off, press the
or just close the keyboard.

VOLUME CONTROL SWITCHVOLUME CONTROL SWITCH

VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH to

VOLUME CONTROL SWITCHVOLUME CONTROL SWITCH

ON/OFFON/OFF

ON/OFF

ON/OFFON/OFF

BUTTONBUTTON

BUTTON again

BUTTONBUTTON

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ALPHABERT AND SPROCKET THE READY TOALPHABERT AND SPROCKET THE READY TO

ALPHABERT AND SPROCKET THE READY TO

ALPHABERT AND SPROCKET THE READY TOALPHABERT AND SPROCKET THE READY TO
READ ROBOTS™ READ ROBOTS™

READ ROBOTS™

READ ROBOTS™ READ ROBOTS™

ACTIVITY 1 - LEARNING LETTERSACTIVITY 1 - LEARNING LETTERS

ACTIVITY 1 - LEARNING LETTERS

ACTIVITY 1 - LEARNING LETTERSACTIVITY 1 - LEARNING LETTERS

This activity introduces letter identification and letter sounds. Your child will also
learn a word that begins with each of the 26 letters of the alphabet. For the
letters A, C, E, G, I, O, and U, two words will be taught to represent two different
sounds. Alphabert will identify the pressed letter. Then Alphabert will tell your
child the name of an object that begins with that particular letter.

Learning Benefits for Your Child Learning Benefits for Your Child

Learning Benefits for Your Child - The Learning Letters activity is presented to

Learning Benefits for Your Child Learning Benefits for Your Child
introduce your child to the 26 letters of the alphabet. Your child may explore at
his or her own pace by choosing which letters to press. There are no specific
instructions telling your child which button to press. This free exploration is very
inviting and encourages your child to take risks by pressing letters he or she may
not be too familiar with.

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Press the
sound effect followed by “Let’s learn the letters and their
sounds. Press a button.”

Learning LettersLearning Letters

Learning Letters activity button. You will hear a

Learning LettersLearning Letters

ACTIVITIESACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIESACTIVITIES

LEARNING LETTERSLEARNING LETTERS

LEARNING LETTERSLEARNING LETTERS

LEARNING LETTERS

2. Press a letter button to hear the letter identified followed
by an object that begins with that letter. For example,
press the letter “A” button and you will hear the letter
name “A” and see A appear in uppercase and lowercase.
Then you will hear “A says ‘Ah’ as in ape” and the
corresponding object animation will appear on the LCD
screen.

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ALPHABERT AND SPROCKET THE READY TOALPHABERT AND SPROCKET THE READY TO

ALPHABERT AND SPROCKET THE READY TO

ALPHABERT AND SPROCKET THE READY TOALPHABERT AND SPROCKET THE READY TO
READ ROBOTS™ READ ROBOTS™

READ ROBOTS™

READ ROBOTS™ READ ROBOTS™

ACTIVITY 2 - UPPERCASE & LOWERCASE LETTERSACTIVITY 2 - UPPERCASE & LOWERCASE LETTERS

ACTIVITY 2 - UPPERCASE & LOWERCASE LETTERS

ACTIVITY 2 - UPPERCASE & LOWERCASE LETTERSACTIVITY 2 - UPPERCASE & LOWERCASE LETTERS

This activity strengthens uppercase and lowercase skills. Your child will differentiate
between lowercase and uppercase letters. He or she will then have the opportunity
to pair up the uppercase and lowercase letters.

Learning Benefits for Your Child Learning Benefits for Your Child

Learning Benefits for Your Child - The Uppercase and Lowercase Letters activity is

Learning Benefits for Your Child Learning Benefits for Your Child
designed to familiarize your child with uppercase and lowercase letters.

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Press the
button. You will hear a sound effect followed by “Let’s
learn uppercase and lowercase letters.”

2. An uppercase letter will appear on the top line of the LCD
screen and 3 lowercase letters on the bottom line. A
flashing cursor will appear under the first letter.
Alphabert’s eyes will turn to look at Sprocket and

LETTERSLETTERS

LETTERSLETTERS

LETTERS

Sprocket’s head will look at Alphabert. Then Alphabert
will say “Match the uppercase and lowercase letters.”

3. Press the letter on the keyboard to answer the question directly

UPPERCASE & LOWERCASEUPPERCASE & LOWERCASE

UPPERCASE & LOWERCASEUPPERCASE & LOWERCASE

UPPERCASE & LOWERCASE

or press the left and right arrow buttons to choose the answer
and press the Enter button to confirm the selection.

4. If the correct letter is chosen, you will see Alphabert’s eyes
turn to Sprocket. Sprocket will say a positive response such
as “Yeah! You’re cranking now!” The LCD screen will show
you the uppercase and lowercase letters together.

5. If an incorrect letter is chosen the first time, you will hear
a negative sound effect and Alphabert’s eyes will turn to
look at Sprocket. Sprocket will say an encouraging phrase
like “Oh, oh! Short circuit. Try again!” and the question
will be repeated. If you answer incorrectly the second
time, a negative phrase will be heard and Alphabert’s
eyes will turn to look at Sprocket. Sprocket will say, “Are
your gears stuck? Let us help!” The LCD screen will show
you the correct answer.

6. When the Help button is pressed once, the question will
be repeated. If the Help button is pressed a second time,
the answer will be identified.

Uppercase and Lowercase Letters Uppercase and Lowercase Letters

Uppercase and Lowercase Letters activity

Uppercase and Lowercase Letters Uppercase and Lowercase Letters

ACTIVITIESACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIESACTIVITIES

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ALPHABERT AND SPROCKET THE READY TOALPHABERT AND SPROCKET THE READY TO

ALPHABERT AND SPROCKET THE READY TO

ALPHABERT AND SPROCKET THE READY TOALPHABERT AND SPROCKET THE READY TO
READ ROBi¨S™ READ ROBi¨S™

READ ROBi¨S™

READ ROBi¨S™ READ ROBi¨S™

ACTIVITY 3 - ALPHABET ORDERACTIVITY 3 - ALPHABET ORDER

ACTIVITY 3 - ALPHABET ORDER

ACTIVITY 3 - ALPHABET ORDERACTIVITY 3 - ALPHABET ORDER

This activity strengthens alphabetical order skills. Your child will recognize that
the letters of the alphabet are arranged in a certain order. He or she will have
opportunities to tell which letter comes before or after certain letters. Your child will
be asked specific questions such as, “What letter comes before the letter B?” He or
she will then have the opportunity to look at the letter buttons and find that letter.

Learning Benefits for Your Child Learning Benefits for Your Child

Learning Benefits for Your Child - The Alphabet Order activity is designed to

Learning Benefits for Your Child Learning Benefits for Your Child
familiarize your child with the alphabet. Your child will also be taught the concept
of before and after. This activity provides opportunities for your child to identify
letters of the alphabet on his or her own.

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Press the
sound effect followed by “Let’s learn before and after.”

2. A letter and a blank space will appear on the LCD screen.
Alphabert’s eyes will turn to look at Sprocket. Sprocket’s
head will turn to look at Alphabert. Then Alphabert will ask
a random question, for example, “What letter comes before
the letter h?”

3. Press the letter on the keyboard to answer the question.

4. When a correct letter button is pressed, you will see
Alphabert’s eyes turn to look at Sprocket. Sprocket will
say a positive response such as “Yeah! You’re cranking
now!” and the correct letter will be identified.

5. When an incorrect letter is chosen on the first and second
tries, you will hear a negative sound effect. Then you will
see Alphabert’s eyes turn to look at Sprocket. Sprocket
will say an encouraging phrase like “Oh, oh! Short circuit.
Try again!” and the question will be repeated. If you
answer incorrectly a third time, a negative phrase will be
heard and Alphabert’s eyes will turn to look at Sprocket.
Sprocket will say, “Are your gears stuck? Let us help!”
The LCD screen will show you the correct answer.

6. When the Help button is pressed once, the question will
be repeated. If the Help button is pressed a second time,
the answer will be identified.

Alphabet OrderAlphabet Order

Alphabet Order activity button. You will hear a

Alphabet OrderAlphabet Order

ACTIVITIESACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIESACTIVITIES

ALPHABET ORDERALPHABET ORDER

ALPHABET ORDERALPHABET ORDER

ALPHABET ORDER

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ALPHABERT AND SPROCKET THE READY TOALPHABERT AND SPROCKET THE READY TO

ALPHABERT AND SPROCKET THE READY TO

ALPHABERT AND SPROCKET THE READY TOALPHABERT AND SPROCKET THE READY TO
READ ROBOTS™ READ ROBOTS™

READ ROBOTS™

READ ROBOTS™ READ ROBOTS™

ACTIVITY 4 - SOUNDS OF WORDSACTIVITY 4 - SOUNDS OF WORDS

ACTIVITY 4 - SOUNDS OF WORDS

ACTIVITY 4 - SOUNDS OF WORDSACTIVITY 4 - SOUNDS OF WORDS

This activity introduces your child to sounding out words. Your child will be able
to hear every letter sound within a given word when completing this activity.
When your child presses a letter button, he or she will hear Alphabert slowly
sound out the word for that given letter. Your child will be able to look at the
letters of the word as it is being sounded out.

Learning Benefits for Your Child Learning Benefits for Your Child

Learning Benefits for Your Child - The Sounds of Words activity is designed to help

Learning Benefits for Your Child Learning Benefits for Your Child
your child learn that letters make sounds and sounds put together make words.
This activity provides many opportunities for your child to press any button he or
she desires to hear a word sounded out. Your child may press a certain object
button as many times as he or she desires. This activity is another free exploration
activity to acquaint your child with the sounding out process.

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Press the
sound effect followed by “Let’s see how to make words.

SOUNDS OF WORDSSOUNDS OF WORDS

SOUNDS OF WORDSSOUNDS OF WORDS

SOUNDS OF WORDS

Press a button.”

Sounds Of WordsSounds Of Words

Sounds Of Words activity button. You will hear a

Sounds Of WordsSounds Of Words

ACTIVITIESACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIESACTIVITIES

2. Press a letter button to hear each individual sound of a
word. For example, when you press the ‘j’ button for ‘jam’
you will hear, “juh, ahh, mmm” followed by the word “jam.”

3. An object animation will appear on the LCD screen that
corresponds with the object button that was pressed.

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