VTech SMARTYS TOOL BOX User Manual

User’s Manual

Smarty’s Toolbox™

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© 2002 VTECH

Printed in China

91-01545-000

Dear Parent,

At VTech® we know that children have many different learning styles.
While some children respond to more structured instruction, others learn
best through imaginative role-play. That’s why we created Learning
Adventures™ -a line of entertaining learning products where fun-filled
play comes first, and learning comes to life in thematic, 3D environments.

Learning Adventures™ is a revolutionary way for children to learn,
immersing them in an imaginative hands-on adventure. Children can direct
the play and control the learning, creating a motivating environment. In
all products, fundamental curriculum is seamlessly integrated into the play.
Children will be having so much fun, they won’t even notice that these toys
are teaching too! As they expand their imaginations, children will develop
age-appropriate skills ranging from language development and problem
solving to communication and social skills — all while building strong
self-confidence.

Products in the Learning Adventures™ line also have charming characters
that act as coaches, helping your child explore the exciting world of learning.
These characters encourage children to take on new learning challenges,
guide them through activities and provide positive reinforcement for a job
well done.

Learning Adventures™ products also incorporate advanced technologies
that bring these characters to life, while encouraging a hands-on, multi­sensory approach to learning.

At VTech® we are committed to creating fun learning toys that foster a
child’s intellectual and social development. We thank you for trusting
VTech® with the important job of helping your child do great things!

Sincerely,

Your Friends at VTech

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

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Smarty’s Toolbox™ 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 1-800-521­2010 in the U.S., or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada .

The VTech® Smarty’s Toolbox™learning toy is designed for beginning
preschoolers. This magical toolbox will allow your child to engage in role­play and learning through entertaining and fun play. By using Smarty’s
interactive tools, your child will learn colors, shapes, counting and
measuring! Smarty also comes to life! When you match the correct bits
to Smarty, he will respond with fun movements. Your child will have hours
of learning fun as they explore The VTech® Smarty’s Toolbox ™.

CIRCLE

DRILL BIT

PHILLIPS HEAD
DRILL BIT

FLAT HEAD
DRILL BIT

TAPE MEASURE

TRIANGLE

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• One VTech® Smarty’s Toolbox™ learning toy. (Including a drill, tape
measure, and 6 drill bits)

• 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. The location of the battery compartment
for the drill is on the bottom of the handle.
The location of the battery compartment
for the tape measure is on the bottom of
the unit.

3. Use a coin or screwdriver to open the
battery cover.

4. Install 3 new “AA” (LR6) batteries into
electric drill as illustrated.

5. Install 2 new “AAA” (R03) batteries into
tape measure as illustrated.

The use of new, alkaline batteries is
recommended for maximum
performance.

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

WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE
OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.

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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.

• 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 battery in fire.

NOTE: If the unit suddenly stops working or the sound becomes weak,
turn the unit off for 15 seconds, then turn it back on. If the problem persists
it may be caused by weak batteries. Please install a new set of batteries
and try the unit again.

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TO BEGIN PLAY

“Measure it up!”

Tape Measure:

1. To begin play, press the ON/OFF
BUTTON. You will hear a friendly phrase

and an opening tune.

2. Press the COUNT BUTTON to play a
counting activity.

3. Press the MEASURE BUTTON to play a
measuring activity.

4. To turn the unit OFF, press the ON/OFF
BUTTON. You will hear an ending tune.

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“Let’s count!”

Drill:

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1. Press the HANDLE on the drill to rotate
the drill. You will hear a drill sound effect,
“Lefty Loosey!”, or “Righty Tighty!”

2. Rotate the SPEED SELECTOR to select
one of the three speeds.

“Lefty Loosey!”

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3. Attach a DRILL BIT, to learn the drill bit
name, color, and shape.

4. Push the DIRECTION SWITCH to hear
“Lefty Loosey” or “Righty Tighty.”

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“Red Hexagon!”

“Lefty Loosey!”

5. The unit will automatically shut off without any input after one minute.

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“One,Two,

Three!”
“Great count
up!”

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“Let’s count!”

The unit can be turned on again by pressing the HANDLE, attaching
a DRILL BIT, rotating the SPEED SELECTOR or pushing the

DIRECTION SWITCH.

NOTE: Please note to pull out the demo tag.

After this tag is removed, the product will go
into normal play.

ACTIVITIES:

Tape Measure:

I. Count

1. Press the COUNT BUTTON to hear a
short tune and “Let’s count!”

2. The tape measure will count up or count
down according to the direction the tape
measure is being pulled. For example,
you will hear “One, Two, Three!” Press
the RETRACT BUTTON to retract the
tape. If the unit counts up or down three
numbers, you will hear “Great count up!”
or “Great count down!”

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II. Measure

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1. Press MEASURE BUTTON to learn how

“Measure it up!”

to measure. You will hear a short tune
and “Measure it up!”

2. You will be asked to measure something.
For example, you will hear “Measure something 2 inches!”

3. If you measure to the correct number, you will hear “This is 2 inches!”,
a positive sound effect, “Great job buddy!” and a melody. Then the
unit will ask another question, “Measure something longer!”

4. If you do not measure to the correct number, you will hear a sound
effect, and “Oops, Try again!”

5. On the third incorrect answer, you will hear “Give it another try!” The
unit will ask a new measuring question.

Electronic Drill

I. Identify It

1. Press the IDENTIFY IT BUTTON to
hear a short tune and “Let’s get revved
up!”

“Let’s get
revved up!”

2. This mode identifies the drill bits. Press
the HANDLE , to hear “Attach a drill bit!”
or a drill sound effect.

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“Attach a
drill bit!”

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identified. For example, you will hear
“Red Hexagon!”

“Red Hexagon!”

II. Find It

1. Press the FIND IT BUTTON to a hear

“Let’s get
charged up!”

short tune and “Let’s get charged up!”

2. You will be asked to attach certain drill
bits. Press the HANDLE to hear a
question asked. For example, you will
hear “Find the orange square!”

“Find the
orange square!”

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3. If you attach the correct drill bit, you will hear a rewarding phrase and
a melody. For example, you will hear ‘’Excellent work!” and a melody.
Every time you correctly attach a bit, the power light will light up. On
the third correct answer, you will hear “Cool!”, “We’re all charged up!”
All of the power lights will be lit.

4. If you attach an incorrect drill bit, you will hear a sound effect and
“Sorry buddy!”, “Give it another try!” One of the power lights will turn
off with each incorrect answer. When there is only one light left, you
will hear “Whoa!” “We’re loosing power!”, “Let’s get revved up!”

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“Match it up!”

1. Press the MATCH IT BUTTON to hear
a short tune and “Match it up!”

2. You will be asked to “Find Smarty’s
matching screw!” Use the correct drill

“Find Smarty’s
matching screw!”

bit and match it to Smarty’s screw. As
you press the HANDLE BUTTON, you
will see Smarty move and hear a voice
response according to the drill bit

Works with Smarty’s Workshop™

To add more magical fun, you can purchase The VTech® Smarty’s
Workshop™. When the drill or tape measure from The VTech® Smarty’s
Toolbox™ is brought into The VTech® Smarty’s Workshop™, Smarty

will respond with added curriculum and fun!

Tape Measure:

1. Turn on VTech® Smarty’s Workshop™.

2. After the introduction melody and phrase,
turn the tape measure on and point it
towards the workshop.

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“Let’s measure
my tummy!”

“You’ve got

3. When Smarty detects the tape measure,

your tape
measure!”

the LCD will show the tape measure
animation and you will hear “You’ve got
your tape measure!” You will hear Smarty
begin to count and hear a melody. At
this time, the tape measure games are
activated.

4. Smarty will begin to ask you to measure
objects on him. Use the tape to measure
Smarty’s body parts.

5. After a few minutes of play, Smarty will invite you to play with other
projects in Smarty’s Workshop™.

6. If Smarty does not receive any response from the tape measure for
approximately one minute, Smarty will automatically shut off the
connection with tape measure. To activate the play again, the child
needs to activate the tape measure near Smarty and start the game
play again.

Drill:

1. Turn on VTech® Smarty’s Workshop™.

2. After the introduction melody and phrase,
press the HANDLE , attach a DRILL BIT
or push the DIRECTION BUTTON
towards the workshop.

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3. When Smarty detects the drill, the LCD

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“You’ve get
your drill !”

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will show the animation of the drill and
you will hear “You’ve got your drill”,
“Let’s get revved up!”, a drill sound
effect and a melody. At this time, the
drill games are activated.

4. Smarty will ask the player to use the
drill and appropriate drill bit to tighten

“Will you help
me tighten
up my ears?”

the screws on Smarty. Use the drill or
your screwdriver to help Smarty tighten
up his ears or nose .

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5. If Smarty does not receive any response from the drill for
approximately one minute, Smarty will automatically shut off the
connection with drill. To activate the play again, the child needs to
activate the drill near Smarty to start game play again.

Note:

• The connection will be disabled if the distance between drill/
tape measure and the Smarty’s Workshop is beyond 3 meters.

• If Smarty does not respond to the drill/tape measure, please
check to make sure the drill/tape measure is pointing towards
Smarty’s tummy .

AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF

To preserve battery life, The VTech® Smarty’s Toolbox™ will automatically
turn off after approximately one minute without input. The tape measure
can be turned on again by pressing the ON/OFF BUTTON. The drill can
be turned on again by pressing the HANDLE, attaching a DRILL BIT, or
pushing the DIRECTION SWITCH.

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

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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