VTech 80-072300 - Little Einsteins Learn, Little Einsteins Learn & Discover Globe User Manual

Dear Parent,

At VTech®, we know how important the first day  school is for your
child. To help prepare preschoolers for this important event, VTech® has
developed the Preschool Learning™ series  interactive ts.

Preschool Learning™ features fun characters and inviting school themes
that use technology to capture a child’s aention and teach important
preschool skills like spelling, counting and the alphabet. ese vital skills
are taught in a way that's bh fun and highly engaging to maintain a
child's interest. Children will also be introduced to fun school suects
such as art cla, music cla and even rece! With Preschool Learning™,
learning is fun om day one!

At VTech®, we know that a child has the ability to do great things.
at’s why all  our electronic learning products are uniquely designed
to develop a child’s mind and allow them to learn to the best  their
ability. We thank you for trusting VTech® with the important job 
helping your child learn and grow!

Sincerely,

Julia Fitzgerald
Vice President, Marketing
Vtech Electronics, NA

To learn more about the Preschool Learning™ and other VTech® toys, visit www.vtechkids.com

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Introduction

Interactive joystick

Mode selector

Movable Rocket

ON/OFF button

Detector and
magnifying glass

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• One Learn & Discover Globe

• One User’s 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.

3. Open the battery cover.

4. Install 4 new “AA” batteries following
the diagram inside the battery box.
(The use of new, alkaline batteries
is recommended for maximum
performance.)

5. Replace the battery cover.

BATTERY NOTICE

• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being

charged (if removable).

•

Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision
(if removable).

•

Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed.

• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are

to be used.

Getting Started

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• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.

• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.

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

• The toy is not to be connected to more than recommended number
of power supplies.

• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

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 a friendly greeting.

Press the ON/OFF BUTTON again to turn
the unit off.

2. INTERACTIVE JOYSTICK

Move the JOYSTICK left or right to fly Rocket
left or right. Move the joystick forward or
backward to fly Rocket up or down. Release
the joystick to stop Rocket.

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3. MODE SELECTOR

Slide the MODE SELECTOR to choose a
mode of play.

4. ROCKET

ROCKET is able to recognize different
locations and instruments on the globe. Press
the joystick button to identify the location or
instrument on which you have landed.

5. REPEAT BUTTON

Press the REPEAT BUTTON to hear the
phrase or instruction repeated.

6. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF

To preserve battery life, the Learn & Discover Globe will automatically
turn off after several minutes without input. The unit can be turned on again
by pressing the ON/OFF BUTTON.

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TO BEGIN PLAY

Press the ON/OFF BUTTON and you will
hear Rocket flying followed by Leo greeting
you.

The unit will automatically begin in the
mode where the MODE SELECTOR is
positioned.

ACTIVITIES

Mode 1: World Travel

1. Slide the MODE SELECTOR to enter

this mode.

2. You will be asked to find a continent or

ocean. For example, you will hear “Can you
find Asia?”

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3. If you fly to the correct location, for
example, Asia, you will hear “Asia!” and
a rewarding sound.

4. If you land on an incorrect location, the

unit will identify it and ask you to keep
searching for the correct location.

5. If you answer incorrectly after three

consecutive times, the unit will ask you a
new question.

Mode 2: Quiz Time

1. Slide the MODE SELECTOR to enter

this mode.

2. You will be asked to fly to a certain

geographic location. For example, you
will hear, ”What is the longest man-made

structure in the world?”

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3. If you fly to the correct location, the unit
will identify that location and you will hear
an encouraging sound. Then the unit will
play an encouraging phrase.

4. If you fly to an incorrect location, the

unit will identify it and ask you to keep
searching for the correct location.

5. If you answer incorrectly three consecutive

times, the unit will ask you a new
question.

Mode 3: My First Atlas

1. Slide the MODE SELECTOR to enter

this mode.

2. Control the joystick to fly Rocket anywhere

on the globe. Release the joystick when
you reach your destination and press
the joystick button. You will hear your
selected location identified and interesting
related facts.

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Mode 4: Music Fun

1. Slide the MODE SELECTOR to enter

this mode.

2. You will be asked to find a certain

instrument. For example, you will hear,
“Which instrument makes this sound?”

3. If you find the correct instrument, you will

hear a rewarding sound.

4. If answer incorrectly, the unit will ask

you to keep searching for the correct
instrument.

5. If you answer incorrectly after three

consecutive times, the unit will ask you a
new question.

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Mode 5: Explore & Find

1. Slide the MODE SELECTOR to enter

this mode.

2. You will be asked to find a series of

locations in order. For example, you will
hear, “Let’s fly to the Great Pyramid, then
the Sydney Opera House, then the Eiffel
Tower!”

3. If you fly to the first location correctly,

for example, the Great Pyramid, the
unit will identify that location and play
a rewarding sound. Then you will hear
“Let’s fly to the Sydney Opera House, then
the Eiffel Tower!”

4. If you fly to an incorrect location, the unit

will identify that location first, and then
ask you to keep searching for the correct
one.

5. If you answer incorrectly after three

consecutive times, the unit will ask you a
new question.

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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 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. 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 a new set of batteries.

If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department at
1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada and a service
representative will be happy to help you.

Care & Maintenance

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IMPORTANT NOTE

Creating and developing Preschool Learning™ 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 1-800-521­2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada with any problems
and/or suggestions that you might have. A service representative will
be happy to help you.

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:

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• 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.

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