VTech Count 'n Call Phone Owner's Manual

LITTLE SMART

USER'S MANUAL

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© VTECH

Printed in China

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Dear Parent:

At VTech

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we know that a child has the ability to do great

things. That’s why all of our electronic learning products are

uniquely designed to develop a child’s mind and allow them

to learn to the best of their ability. Whether it’s learning about

letters, numbers, geography or algebra, all VTech

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learning

products incorporate advanced technologies and extensive

curriculum to encourage children of all ages to reach their

potential.

When it comes to providing interactive products that enlighten,

entertain and develop minds, at VTech

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we see the potential

in every child.

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTECH® LITTLE SMART Count ‘n Call
Phone™ learning toy! We at VTECH® are committed to providing the

best possible products to entertain and educate your child. Should you
have any questions or concerns, please call our Consumer Services
Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.

The VTECH® LITTLE SMART Count ‘n Call Phone™ will introduce
your child to numbers, counting and music with fun animations.
Preschoolers will also have fun role-playing by calling characters such
as the operator, zoo and their friends. This child-friendly design
includes realistic cell phone f eatures such as SEND and END buttons , a
flip door, antenna and LCD screen. Most importantly, they can learn to
call their home phone number when parents program it into the phone!
Your child will be on the phone for hours!

Musical Antenna

Volume Switch

End Button

Off Button

Transparent Door

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LCD Screen

Activity Label

Send Button

Number Buttons

On Button

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• One VTECH® LITTLE SMART Count ‘n Call Phone™ learning toy.

• One instruction 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.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the unit is OFF.

2. Locate the battery cover on the back
of the unit. Use a coin or screwdr iver
to open the battery cover.

3. Install 2 new “AA” (UM-3/LR6)
batteries, as illustrated. (The use of
new, alkaline batteries is
recommended for maximum
performance.)

4. Replace the battery cover and tighten
the screw to secure the battery cover.

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BATTERY NOTICE

• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to avoid
leakage.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not use batteries of different types.

• Remove exhausted or new batteries from the unit when you are not
going to use it for a long time.

• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

• Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.

• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.

NOTE :If for some reason the program/activity stops working, then 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 min utes, then replace the batteries.

4) Turn the unit on. The unit will now be ready to play again.
If, after following the above steps, you are still having a problem

with the unit, please call our Consumer Services Department at
1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada, and
a service representative will be happy to help you.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO PROGRAM YOUR
HOME PHONE NUMBER

The VTECH® LITTLE SMART Count ‘n Call Phone™ learning toy can
teach your child to call home and help them remember their home phone
number. Just follow the simple instructions below!

1. Press the ON button to turn the unit
on. The HOME animation will appear
on the LCD screen.

2. Enter your home phone number, a
maximum of 12 digits.

3. Press the SEND button.

4. Your home phone number will flash on the LCD screen, indicating
that your number is programmed successfully.

5. T o reset, remov e the batteries and reinsert them after several minutes.

IMPORTANT PROGRAMMING NOTES:

1. Your home phone number will automatically be erased each time the
batteries are removed. You will need to reprogram it.

2. To reprogram your number, remove the batteries and reinsert them.
Then follow the instructions above.

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TO BEGIN PLAY

1. T o begin pla y, press the ON button.
The telephone will ring followed by
"Hello!" The LCD screen will show f our
different activity animations for y ou to
choose.

2. Press the light-up SEND button when
you see the activity animation that you
want appear on the LCD screen. The
unit will automatically enter into the
selected activity.

3. Press the END button to end a call or
stop the activity you were playing. A
fun animation will be shown on the
LCD screen.

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4. Move the Antenna up and down to
hear music notes.

5. T o adjust the volume, slide the V olume
Switch, located on the left side of the

unit, to the high volume ( ) or low
volume ( ) position.

6. To turn the unit off, press the OFF
button. You will hear a short tune
and the LCD screen will show a fun
animation.

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ACTIVITIES

I. FREE PLAY (Default Activity)

The unit will scroll through four activities once. If you do not choose
one of the activities shown on the LCD screen, the unit will
automatically choose the default activity, which allows you to play
freely. The unit will play the following activities randomly:

1. The unit will ask you to call your home number after you progr ammed
your home number into the unit.

Each time you press your correct home phone number, you will hear
the telephone ring followed by “Your home number is “XXXXXXXX.”

2. The unit will ask you to press a number.
If you press the number buttons, y ou will hear the n umber identified.

3. The unit will ask you to play counting.

4. If you press the END button, the unit will stop the default activity and
then it will begin to scroll through the
four activities again.

II. FIND THE NUMBERS

1. To choose this activity, press the
SEND button when the LCD screen
shows the number activity animation.

2. The unit will ask you to find a number
randomly. For example, you will hear
“Press number one” followed by a
short tune. The LCD screen will sho w
the number one and a fun animation.

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3. Press the number one button to
answer the question. Y ou will hear the
number identified followed by a short
tune and the LCD screen will show the
number one animation.

4. If you press the wrong number button, the unit will identify the number
followed by a short tune and the LCD screen will show a number
animation that corresponds to the number button you pressed.

5. After you input your answer, the unit will continue to ask random
questions.

6. To stop this activity, press the END button at any time.

7. Press the SEND button to select another activity to play.

III. COUNTING

1. To choose this activity, press the
SEND button when the LCD screen
shows the counting activity animation.

2. The unit will ask you to count the
squares that appear on the LCD
screen. For example, you will hear
“Count the squares.”

“Number one”

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3. Press a number button to answer the
question. For example, press the
number four button and you will hear
that number followed b y a short tune.
Then the LCD screen will show the
number four animation.

4. If you press the wrong number button,
the unit will identify the number
followed by a short tune and the LCD
screen will show a number animation
and the number of squares that
correspond to the number button you
pressed.

5. The unit will continue to ask you random questions.

6. To stop this activity, press the END button at any time.

7. Press the SEND button to select another activity to play.

IV. MUSIC PLAY

1. To choose this activity, press the
SEND button when the LCD screen
shows the music activity animation.

2. The unit will ask you to play a melody.
You will hear “Press a number for
music” followed by a short tune. The
LCD screen will show music note
animations.

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3. Press a number button and then the
SEND button to play a melody. The
LCD screen will show music
animations.

TEN CHEERFUL MELODIES:
1 - Little Jack Horner
2 - The Farmer in the Dell
3 - London Bridge
4 - Mary Had A Little Lamb
5 - Ring Around the Rosy
6 - Row, Row, Row Your Boat
7 - Three Little Kittens
8 - The Alphabet Song
9 - The Wheels on the Bus
0 - Did You Ever See A Lassie?

4. Press a number button to play an
individual music note. If you press the
number one button, you will hear a “do”
sound. The LCD screen will show the
number one music note animation.

5. Press the END button to stop this
activity at any time.

6. Press the SEND button to select
another activity to play.

V. CALLING CHARACTERS

1. T o choose this activity , press the SEND
button when the LCD screen shows
the character activity animation.

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TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

1. Y ou can call y our fa vorite characters by using the telephone directory
below. Each character has a specific telephone number. Follow this
guide to call them and watch them on the LCD screen!

CHARACTERS TELEPHONE NUMBER

Operator 0
Friend 1-5-9
Zoo 4-5-6
Emergency 9-1-1

2. The unit will ask you to call a
character. For example, the unit will
say “Call your friend.” The LCD
screen will show 1-5-9 as it flashes.

3. Press the 1-5-9 number buttons and
you will hear individual music notes.

4. Next, press the SEND button. You
will hear the telephone ring
followed by a fun phrase. For
example, you will hear the
telephone ring followed by “Hello!
This is your friend. ” The LCD screen
will show a fun animation.

5. If you press a non-preprogrammed number, the unit will ask you to
call a random character.

6. Press the END button to stop this activity at any time.

7. Press the SEND button to choose another activity . If you do not press
this button, the unit will automatically enter into the free play activity.

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AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF

To preser ve battery life, the VTECH® LITTLE SMART Count ‘n Call
Phone™ learning toy will automatically turn off after several minutes
without input. It can be turned on again by pressing the ON button.

CARE AND 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Creating and developing preschool 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 y ou to call our Consumer
Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada with any
problems and/or suggestions that you might have. A service representative will be happy to
help you.

NOTICE:

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly ,
that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, it may cause interf erence to radio
and television reception. It has been type tested and f ound to comply within the limits for a Class
B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Sub-part J of Part 15 FCC Rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential
installation. Howe ver, there is no guar antee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause interference with radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• reorient the receiving antenna

• relocate this product with respect to the receiver

• move this product away from the receiver

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