VTech Fly & Discover Globe User Manual

User’s Manual
Fly & Discover Globe
91-01570-000
© 2002 VTECH
Printed in China
Dear Parent,
At VTech®, we know how important the first day of school is for
your child. To help prepare preschoolers for this important event,
VTech® has developed the Ready, Set, School ™ series of interactive
toys.
Ready, Set, School ™ features fun characters and inviting school
themes that use technology to capture a child’s attention and teach
important preschool skills like spelling, counting and the alphabet.
These vital skills are taught in a way that’s both fun and highly
engaging to maintain a child’s interest. Children will also be
introduced to fun school subjects such as art class, music class and
even recess! With Ready, Set, School ™, learning is fun from day
one!
At VTech®, 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. We thank you for trusting VTech® with the
important job of helping your child learn and grow!
Sincerely,
Your Friends at VTech
®
To learn more about Ready, Set, School ™ and other
VTech® toys, visit www.vtechkids.com
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Fly & Discover Globe™ learning toy!
The VTech® Fly & Discover Globe™ learning toy is an interactive globe that allows your child to engage in role-play while learning through entertaining play . By following the pilots instructions, children will be exposed to simple geography, including continents, oceans, rivers, and mountains while learning about animals, their sounds and where they live. The interactive joystick allows children to fly the plane to various locations and hear appropriate responses. Fun sounds and melodies provide added fun!
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ACTIVITY BUTTONS
ON/OFF BUTTON
JOYSTICK
MOVING
AIRPLANE
GLOBE
JOYSTICK
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MAGNIFYING GLASS
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
- One VTech® Fly & Discover Globe™ 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.
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 screwdriver to loosen the screw.
3. Install 4 new “AA” (LR 06) 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 the battery cover.
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 equipment when the unit will not be used for an extended period of time.
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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. You will hear an opening
melody and a friendly phrase. The unit will automatically enter the Free Play mode.
2. Press the ON/OFF BUTTON again to
turn the unit off.
3. INTERACTIVE JOYSTICK
Move the joystick left or right to fly the plane forward or backward. Move the joystick up and down to fly the plane up or down. Release the joystick to stop the plane.
Instructions & Activities
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4. MODES OF PLAY
The four modes of play include Free Play, Bright Flight, Tricky Travels, and Creature Feature. Press one of the activity buttons
to select a mode. If an activity button is not pressed, the globe will automatically default to the Free Play mode.
5. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech® Fly & Discover Globe™ learning toy will automatically turn off after several minutes without input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing the ON/OFF button.
ACTIVITIES
Free Play Mode
1. Press the ON/OFF Button and you
will hear a short tune followed by “Let’s explore our world, captain! Use your joystick to fly your plane!” If you do not press an activity button, the unit will automatically launch this mode.
2. Control the joystick to fly the plane
anywhere on the globe. Release the joystick when you reach your destination, and you will hear the specific locations or animals identified. Y ou can either press the joystick button or simply land the plane to hear the destination identified.
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“Let’s explore
our world,
captain!”
“Giraffe”
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3. If there is no input after 30 seconds,
you will hear an encouraging phrase inviting you to play again.
Bright Flight Mode
1. Press the Bright Flight Button to
enter this activity . You will hear a short tune and an introductory phrase. If you press the Bright Flight Button again, you will enter the Free Play mode.
2. You will be asked to find your favorite
geographic location or animal. For example, you will hear “Let’s fly to your favorite continent!”
3. If you fly to the correct location, for
example, North America, you will hear a rewarding sound effect and the unit will say “North America!” followed by a specific melody for that region.
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Arctic Ocean
Pacific
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North
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Rocky
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Great Lakes
Rain Forest
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North
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Rain Forest
Amazon
River
Atlantic
Oceam
South
America
Europe
Alps
Danube
Riner
Mount Everest
Asia
Gobi Dese
Australia
Africa
Sahara Desert
African
Savanna
Indian Ocean
Lets fly to
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continent!
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4. If you land on a location which is not a
continent, the unit will identify it and ask you to keep searching for the correct location.
5. If you answer incorrectly after three
tries, the unit will ask you to try to answer a new question.
Tricky Travels
1. Press the Tricky Travels Button and
you will hear a short tune and an introductory phrase. If you press the T ricky Travels Button again, you will enter the Free Play mode.
2. You will be asked to fly to a certain
geographic location. For example, you will hear “Let’s fly to a desert in Asia!”
Great Lakes
Rain Forest
Amazon
River
Atlantic
Oceam
South
America
Europe
Alps
Danube Riner
Mount Everest
Asia
Gobi Des
Australia
Africa
Sahara Desert
African Savanna
Indian Ocean
“Keep flying!”
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“Let’s fly to a desert in Asia!”
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3. If you fly to the correct location, for
example, Gobi Desert, you will hear an encouraging sound effect. Then the unit will identify that location and play an encouraging phrase, “Y ou found it!”
4. If you fly to an incorrect location, the
unit will identify it and ask you to keep finding the correct location.
5. If you answer incorrectly after three
tries, the unit will ask you to try to answer a new question.
Creature Feature
1. Press the Creature Feature Button to
hear a short tune and an introductory phrase. If you press the Creature Feature Button again, you will enter the Free Play mode.
2. You will be asked to find a certain
animal. For example, you will hear “Where is the camel?”
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Danube
Riner
Mount Everest
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Gobi Desert
Australia
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Outback
Indian Ocean
Equator
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River
Atlantic
Oceam
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Europe
Alps
Danube Riner
Mount Everest
Asia
Gobi Dese
Australia
Africa
Sahara Desert
African
Savanna
Indian
Ocean
Where is the
camel?
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3. If you fly to the correct location, for
example, the camel, you will hear a positive sound effect. Then the unit will identify the camel, where it lives, and play its sound.
4. If you fly to an incorrect animal, the unit
will ask you to keep finding the correct one.
5. If you answer incorrectly after three
tries, the unit will ask you to try to answer a new question.
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 a hard surface and do not expose the unit
to moisture or water.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the program/activity stops working, 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 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing Ready, Set, School™ 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 1-800-267-7377 in Canada with any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. A service representative will be happy to help you.
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NOTE:
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 interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found 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. However, there is no guarantee 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 on and off, 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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