VTech Explore & Write Activity Desk Parents' User guide

Parent's Guide

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Explore & Write Activity Desk™! The Explore & Write Activity Desk™ features an interactive desktop with activity cards that introduce letters, music, colors and more. Extend playtime with additional activity packs that each focus on a specific curriculum (each sold separately). The writing pad with a light-up display teaches how to write letters and numbers stroke by stroke. Flip up the desktop and create a masterpiece by using the art station or chalkboard. For more fun, play with the toy cell phone or listen to tunes on the music player.

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• One Explore & Write Activity Desk™ (touch panel, base, four legs)

• Two Ready, Set, Learn double-sided activity cards

• One stool (seat, four legs)

• One parent’s guide

WARNING:

All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging

locks, removable tags, cable ties and packaging screws are not part of this

toy, and should be discarded for your child’s safety.

NOTE: Please keep this parent’s guide as it contains important information.

ATTENTION : Pour la sécurité de votre enfant, débarrassez-vous de tous les

produits d’emballage tels que rubans adhésifs, feuilles de plastique, attaches,

étiquettes et vis d’emballage. Ils ne font pas partie du jouet.

NOTE : Il est conseillé de conserver ce guide des parents car il comporte des informations importantes.

Power Button

Volume Buttons

Photo Frame

Toy Cell Phone

Number Buttons

Toy Cell Phone

Game Mode Buttons

LED Display

(Writing Pad)

Activity Page

Area

Writing Pad

Release Button

Letter and Number

Selection Buttons

Stylus

Cartridge Slot

Music Player Controls

Desk Legs

Activity Card Slot

Cartridge for Expansion

Pack (Sold Separately)

Stool Seat

Stool Legs

Activity Page

Mode Icons

PRODUCT FEATURES

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FEATURES ACTION

Power Button Press the Power Button to turn the unit ON.

Press the button again to turn the unit OFF.

Volume Buttons Press the

the volume. There are five volume levels.

Toy Cell Phone Number Buttons Press the Number Buttons to learn and

explore numbers.

Toy Cell Phone Game Press the Mode Buttons

LED Display / Writing Pad Watch images and simple animations appear

Activity Page Area Listen to the game instructions and touch the

Writing Pad Release Button Press the Release Button to release the LED

Letter and Number Selection Press buttons to select the letters or Buttons

It Mode.

Press the

Call A Friend Mode.

on the LED Display. Transform it into a Writing Pad and learn how to write letters and numbers with proper stroke order.

correct objects on the activity page to play.

Display and transform it into a Writing Pad.

numbers you would like to write.

buttons to decrease or increase

button to learn numbers in Learn

button to meet new friends in

Stylus (only works with writing pad) Practice writing letters and numbers by using

the Stylus to trace the blinking lights.

Cartridge Slot Each expansion pack (sold separately) comes

with a cartridge. To play an expansion pack, insert the cartridge into the Cartridge Slot,

and then insert one of the pack’s activity

cards into the Activity Card Slot.

Note: The Ready, Set, Learn activity cards that

come with the desk do not require a cartridge.

Music Player Controls Press the

and press the buttons to hear the previous or next song.

Activity Page Mode Icons Use your finger to touch any of the Mode

Icons on the activity page to play.

Activity Card Slot Insert one of the activity cards into the

Activity Card Slot to play.

WARNING:

Please do not use a stylus, pencil or other pointed object on the Activity Page

Area or activity cards.TTING STARTED

button to play or stop the music,

Touch Panel

Shoulder

Base

For the Stool

Insert the four stool legs into the slots on the bottom of the stool seat. Please make sure to fully insert the legs into the seat to ensure the stool is stable. Always make sure all four legs are fully inserted before your child sits on the seat. The recommended weight limit of the stool should not exceed 75 pounds.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

With the Explore & Write Activity Desk™ safety comes first.

To ensure your child’s safety, adult assembly is required.

For the Desk

1. Support the base by placing it on the floor. Insert the touch panel into the base and press firmly down on the shoulders until you hear a click. Caution: Do not place too much pressure on the touch panel itself.

2. Fully insert the four desk legs into the slots on the bottom of the base.

Easily Transforms from an Activity Desk to an Art Station and Chalkboard.

To use the Activity Desk as an Art Station, flip up the touch panel and use the clip to hold paper on the chalkboard surface. You can also draw directly on the Chalkboard surface by using chalk.

Art Station Chalkboard

Use a cloth to erase the chalk and wipe away any remaining chalk dust on the desk or activity cards.

CAUTION: Keep fingers away from the hinges or underneath the desk before lowering the touch panel or closing the desk.

Activity Card Holder

Flip up the touch panel to store your activity cards in the activity card holder.

How to Return the Writing Pad

1. Lift up the writing pad.

2. Push the writing pad back into place until you hear a click sound indicating it has been securely returned.

GETTING STARTED

BATTERY INSTALLATION

• Make sure the main unit is turned OFF.

• Locate the battery cover on the back of the touch panel. Use a coin or

screwdriver to open the battery cover.

• Install 4 new AA (AM-3/LR6) batteries following the diagram inside

the battery box. (The use of new alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum performance.)

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

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.

TO BEGIN PLAY

Press the Power Button to turn on the main unit.

Activity Page Area

Touch any object on the activity page to explore. Touch any of the Mode

Icons in the upper right area of the page to play additional activities. Voice

instructions are included for each activity. The Activity Page Area will not be responsive to touch if the writing pad is down.

Music Player

There are 11 playful and 10 classical music melodies in the Music Player.

The Music Player will play all the songs one by one. It will stop after every song has played. You can change the song by using the Music Player Controls.

Writing Pad

Press the release button on the LED Display to transform it into an interactive writing pad. Press the arrow buttons to select which letter or number you would like to write.

When the Stylus is not in use, place it back in the stylus holder. Be careful not to pull on the stylus wire too firmly.

NOTE:

• The Stylus only works when the desk is on.

• If the LED Display is covered, do not use the Stylus to draw on it. The

sensitivity of the Stylus may be affected, and it may not work properly.

• Direct sunlight may impact the sensitivity of the Stylus.

Toy Cell Phone

Learn It Mode

Touch the number buttons to learn numbers, counting and number

order. Then test your knowledge by answering questions.

Call A Friend Mode

Follow the instructions and press the correct number buttons to meet some new friends.

Some activity cards in the expansion packs (sold separately) will ask the player to use the number buttons on the Toy Cell Phone to

answer questions.

Battery Status

When the batteries are almost exhausted, the unit will show an empty battery icon power off. New batteries should be inserted before further use.

on the LED Display for a few seconds and then may automatically

Automatic Shut Off

To preserve battery life, the main unit will automatically turn off after about two minutes without operation.

ACTIVITY CARDS

To play an activity card, insert it into the Activity Card Slot. If the card was purchased with a separate expansion pack, you must insert the expansion pack cartridge before you can play.

• Please insert only one activity card at a

time. Inserting more than one activity card may damage the card or the desk and may also result in incorrect card detection.

• Do not try to insert anything other than the activity card into the Activity

Card Slot. To avoid any interference, please keep the slot area clean and

free from debris.

• Keep the activity cards on a flat surface when not in use. Do not bend or

fold the activity cards.

• Please wipe away any dust or chalk residue from the activity card before

inserting it into the Activity Card Slot.

Ready, Set, Learn Activity Cards

The Explore & Write Activity Desk™ comes with five fun interactive pages that cover fundamental skills such as letters, colors, body parts, music and more.

Refer to the table below for details.

Alphabet & Letter Sounds

Touch & Learn

Touch the letters and objects to

learn the alphabet, words and letter sounds.

Searching Fun

Listen to the clues and find the correct letters on the page.

Letter Writing

Select a letter and the game will show you how to write it on the LED display.

The Alphabet Song

Play the Alphabet Song game. When the music stops, touch the next letter to continue the song.

Teaches: Letters, Letter Sounds, Letter Order, Letter Stroke Order, Vocabulary

Fruits & Colors

Human Body

Touch & Learn

Touch the page to learn about fruits and colors.

Searching Fun

Listen to the clues and find the correct fruit on the page.

Coloring Game

Listen to what the painter needs and find the correct color.

Teaches: Colors, Fruits, Vocabulary

Touch & Learn

Touch the page to learn about body parts, clothing and accessories.

Searching Fun

Listen to the clues and find the

correct body parts and objects on

the page.

Dressing Game

Listen to what the boy needs and help him find the correct clothing.

Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes

Play the song. When the music stops, touch the correct body part to continue the song.

Teaches: Body Parts, Clothes & Accessories, Vocabulary

Music Jammer

Teaches: Creativity, Instruments, Music Styles, Vocabulary

Preview Our Collection of Expansion Packs

Explore the page to learn more about our collection of expansion packs (each sold separately). Scan the QR code to visit our website for more details.

Touch & Learn

Touch the page to learn about instruments and different music styles.

Searching Fun

Listen to the clues and find the correct instrument on the page.

Jam Session

Play along and create your own music. Touch to select a music style for the backing track, and touch an instrument in the second row to change the sound of the keyboard.

EXPAND THE LEARNING

Purchase additional expansion packs for even more learning fun! Each expansion pack includes eight pages that focus on developing key skills.

Expansion Packs Subject Age

Preschool Super Skills Multi-Curriculum

2 - 4 Years

(Pre-K)

Get Ready for Preschool Multi-Curriculum

Phonics Fun Language Arts

Nursery Rhymes Language Arts

Numbers & Shapes Math

Animals, Bugs & Critters Science

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Solution(s)

The main unit does not turn ON.

Reload the batteries to reset the Explore &

Write Activity Desk™. Please refer to the Battery Installation section for instructions.

Batteries may be exhausted. Please replace with a new set of batteries.

The activity card inserted is not recognized.

Make sure that only one activity card is inserted into the slot.

Make sure the activity card is the only object

in the slot, and that it is fully inserted. It should be firmly placed in the recessed Activity Page Area.

If the activity card belongs to an expansion pack, make sure the expansion pack cartridge is inserted.

The main unit is ON but the Activity Page Area does not respond.

Make sure the LED Display is not ejected. The

Activity Page Area only works when the LED Display is securely attached to the main body.

Make sure you are touching the Activity Page Area with your finger and are not using the

Stylus or other objects.

The main unit gives an incorrect response.

Reload the batteries to reset the Explore & Write Activity Desk™.

Batteries may be exhausted. Please replace with a new set of batteries.

Humidity may cause interference with the Explore & Write Activity Desk™. Please be sure the desk is in a dry area.

If the Explore & Write Activity Desk™ does not respond to an inserted cartridge, carefully try the following:

- Remove all batteries.

- Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol or an alcohol-based window cleaner to gently clean the contact area of the Cartridge Slot.

- If necessary, dry the now clean contact areas with a soft, lint-free cloth.

- Make sure that all parts are completely dry before restoring electricity.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

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 contact our Consumer Services Department with any problems and/or suggestions that you might have.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

1. Please store and use in dry areas.

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 sources.

4. Remove the batteries when the unit is not in use for an extended period

of time.

5. Do not drop the unit on a hard surface and do not expose the unit to

excess moisture.

6. Keep the activity cards placed on a flat surface when not in use. Do not

bend or fold the activity cards.

7. Keep the activity cards clean by wiping them with a slightly damp cloth.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you have a problem that cannot be solved by using this manual, we encourage you to visit us online or contact our Consumer Services

Department with any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. A

support representative will be happy to assist you.

Before requesting support, please be ready to provide or include the

information below:

• The name of your product or model number (the model number is typically

located on the back or bottom of your product).

• The actual problem you are experiencing.

• The actions you took right before the problem started.

Internet: Visit our website at vtechkids.com and fill out the Contact Us form located under the Customer Support link.

Phone: 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for

a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to 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 or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority

to operate the equipment.

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: VTECH

Model: 1958

Responsible Party: VTech Electronics North America, LLC

Address: 1156 W. Shure Drive, Suite 200, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Telephone Number: 847-400-3600

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Visit our website for more information about our products, downloads, resources and more.

vtechkids.com

Read our complete warranty policy online at

vtechkids.com/warranty

Use the picture template below to determine the correct size for the photograph or art you would like to display. Once the image is properly sized, place it in the Photo Frame.

Photo Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

Printed in China.

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