VTech GearZooz Gear Up & Go Train Parents' Manual

Parent’s Guide

Gear Up & Go Train

91-003372-001

UK

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the GearZooz® Gear Up & Go Train by
VTech®! This adorable train will take your little one on an exciting

learning adventure. Let your child create their own unique train by
mixing and matching the 15 included gears while strengthening their

ne motor skills and problem-solving techniques.

ON/OFF/ACTIVITY SWITCH

2 Handle Gears9 Standard Gears

4 SMART GEAR ANIMALS

PULL CORD

LOCATION SLIDER

LIGHT UP INSTRUMENT BUTTONS

STANDARD POLE

PURPLE SMART POLE

TRIGGER GEAR

VOLUME

CONTROL SWITCH

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• One VTech® Gear Up & Go Train

• Four smart gear animals

• Nine standard gears

• Two handle gears

• 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.

Unlock the packaging locks:

Rotate the packaging locks 90 degrees

anticlockwise.

Pull out the packaging locks and discard.

Remove the Cable Ties:

Cut the ties with a pair of scissors.

Remove the ties.

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Unlock the Smart Gear Lion:

1. Slide the white tab to the right to unlock the Smart Gear Lion.

2. Lift the tab and take the Smart Gear Lion off the train engine.

3. Discard the white tab.

Pull out the Train Connector

1. Locate the orange train connector underneath the bear’s train car.

2. Slide the train connector out until it clicks into place.

GETTING STARTED

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

2. Locate the battery cover on the back side of
the unit and open it with a screwdriver.

3. Install 2 new AA size (AM-3/LR6) batteries
into the battery box as illustrated. (The use
of new alkaline batteries is recommended for
maximum performance).

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

BATTERY NOTICE

• Use new alkaline batteries or fully charged NI-MH (Nickel Metal-

hydride) rechargeable batteries for best performance.

• Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended.

• Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbon­zinc) 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 re.

• 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.

Disposal of batteries and product

The crossed-out wheelie bin symbols on products and
batteries, or on their respective packaging, indicates they
must not be disposed of in domestic waste as they contain
substances that can be damaging to the environment and
human health.

The chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb, where marked, indicate

that the battery contains more than the specied value of

mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) or lead (Pb) set out in Battery
Directive (2006/66/EC).

The solid bar indicates that the product was placed on the

market after 13th August, 2005.

Help protect the environment by disposing of your product

or batteries responsibly.

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For more information, please visit:

www.recycle-more.co.uk
www.recyclenow.com

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. ON/OFF/ACTIVITY SWITCH

Slide the ON/OFF/ACTIVITY SWITCH to choose an activity. To
turn the unit OFF, slide the switch to the OFF ( ) position.

2. LIGHT UP INSTRUMENT BUTTONS

Press the three LIGHT UP INSTRUMENT BUTTONS to learn about
the instruments, answer questions or create a melody.

3. LOCATION SLIDER

Move the LOCATION SLIDER to learn about the
locations, answer questions or choose a melody.

4. PURPLE SMART POLE

Place a SMART GEAR ANIMAL on the
PURPLE SMART POLE to learn about the

animal or to add in fun animal sounds to the
songs when you pull the train along.

5. STANDARD POLES

There are seven STANDARD POLES.
STANDARD POLES do not trigger electronic

responses.

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6. TRIGGER GEAR

Turn the TRIGGER GEAR to learn about the
train and locations, hear melodies or repeat a
question.

7. PULL CORD

Pull the train along to hear fun songs and responses. Place a
SMART GEAR ANIMAL on the PURPLE SMART POLE and pull
the train along to hear fun animal sounds added to the songs.

8. PULL CORD AND STORAGE

To convert the unit from a pull toy to a push
toy, remove the PULL CORD from the storage
compartment on the bottom of the Gear Up &
Go Train.

For your child’s safety we suggest you store the PULL CORD in
the compartment until your child is walking. We also recommend
that you supervise your child when using the PULL CORD.

9. VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH

The VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH is located on the back of the
train engine. Slide the switch to select Low or High volume.

10. Automatic Shut Off

To preserve battery life, the Gear Up & Go Train will shut off
automatically after several minutes without any input. The Train
can be turned on again by sliding the ON/OFF/ACTIVITY SWITCH.
The Train will also automatically turn off when the batteries are
very low. When this happens we suggest replacing them with a
new set of batteries.

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TO BEGIN PLAY

Activate Normal Play Mode:

The Gear Up & Go Train is in TRY ME mode in the packaging. To
activate normal play mode, turn the unit on. Place any SMART GEAR
ANIMAL on the PURPLE SMART POLE. You will hear the train whistle
notifying you that normal play mode has been activated.

Note: Be sure to remove the white tab from the Smart Gear Lion
before playing.

ACTIVITIES

1. Exploration Fun

Move the LOCATION SLIDER to learn about locations. Press the
LIGHT UP INSTRUMENT BUTTONS to learn about instruments.

Turn the TRIGGER GEAR to learn about the train and locations.
Pull the train along to hear songs. If a SMART GEAR ANIMAL
is on the PURPLE SMART POLE, turn the TRIGGER GEAR to
learn about the animal or pull the train along to add animal sounds
into the songs.

2. Quiz Mode

Listen to questions about the instruments or locations. Move
the LOCATION SLIDER or press the LIGHT UP INSTRUMENT
BUTTONS to answer the questions. Turn the TRIGGER GEAR
to repeat the question. Pull the train along to hear songs. Place a
SMART GEAR ANIMAL on the PURPLE SMART POLE to hear
the animal name and animal sound. If a SMART GEAR ANIMAL is
on the PURPLE SMART POLE, pull the train along to add animal
sounds into the songs.

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3. Music Fun

Move the LOCATION SLIDER to select a melody. Press the LIGHT
UP INSTRUMENT BUTTONS to add or remove instruments. The

button will light up when the instrument is added into the melody.
Press again to remove the instrument and the light will switch off.
Turn the TRIGGER GEAR to add fun sounds into the melody. If a
SMART GEAR ANIMAL is on the PURPLE SMART POLE, turn
the TRIGGER GEAR to add animal sounds into the melody. Pull
the train along to add animal sounds into the songs.

4. Gears

Add and remove the Gears to create your own unique train. Then,
pull the train along to watch the Gears move.

5. Mix & Match

Change the order of the train carriages
by removing them from the train engine
and rearranging them.

6. Bear Handle

Turn the bear handle to make the
seesaw move up and down.

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SING-ALONG SONG LYRICS

Song 1

All aboard, let’s take a ride.
It’s great with you by my side.
When we’re rolling down the tracks,

Just sit back and relax.

Song 2

The train can take us here or there.
The train will take us anywhere!

We’ll go fast and we’ll go slow.
Let’s go, hear the horn blow!

Song 3

Here we go! C’mon, hippo.

Tiger, hop in, watch the gears spin.
See ya later, alligator.
Hop inside, time to ride, off we go!

Song 4

Come along and ride with me.

From the park, to the zoo, to the sea!

Song 5

We will have such a fun-lled day!
I can’t wait for us to play!

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CARE & MAINTENANCE

1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.

2. Keep the metal parts on the PURPLE SMART POLE clean by
wiping them.

3. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat
source.

4. Remove the batteries when the train is not in use for an extended
period of time.

5. 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 or malfunctions,

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 ON. The unit should now be ready to play again.

5. If the product still does not work, install a brand a new set of
batteries.

If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department
on 01235 546810 (from UK) or [phone] (outside UK) and a
service representative will be happy to help you.

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

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Department with any problems and/or suggestions that you might have.
A service 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: www.vtech.co.uk

Phone: [phone] (from UK), or [phone] (outside UK)

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