VTech SORT AND SOAR ROCKET User Manual

Dear Parent:

Ever notice the look on your baby’s face when they learn something
new through their own discovery? These self-accomplished
moments are a parent’s greatest reward. To help fulfill them, VTech
created the Smart Start® series of toys.

These unique interactive learning toys directly respond to what
children do naturally - play! Using innovative technology, these
toys react to baby’s interactions, making each play experience fun
and unique as they learn age-appropriate concepts like first words,
numbers, shapes, colors and music. More importantly, VTech®‘s

Smart Start® toys develop baby’s mental and physical abilities by

inspiring, engaging and teaching.

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

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To learn more about Smart Start® and other VTech® toys, visit

www.vtech.com

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Sort & Soar Rocket™ learning
toy!

The VT ech® Sort & Soar Rocket™ learning toy is an interactive sorter
toy for toddlers 9 months and up. Children can choose from six different
activities. Drop the shapes in through the slots to watch the rocket
come to life! When all five shapes are dropped into the rocket, watch
it wobble back and forth and blast off!

BLAST OFF
BUTTON

5 SHAPE
SORTER
PIECES

LIGHT-UP
SHAPE
SORTER
SLOTS

ON/OFF/MODE SELECTOR SWITCH

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

- One VTech® Sort & Soar Rocket™ learning toy

- Five shape sorter pieces

- 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” (UM-3/LR6) 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.

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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.

• 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.

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PRODUCT FEATURES

1. ON/OFF MODE SELECTOR SWITCH
T o turn the unit ON, slide the ON/OFF/
MODE SELECTOR SWITCH to select
an activity. To turn the unit OFF, slide
the ON/OFF/MODE SELECTOR
SWITCH to the OFF ( ) position.

2. To adjust the volume, slide the
VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH located

on the bottom of the unit to the ( )
position for LOW VOLUME, or to the

( ) position for HIGH VOLUME.

+

“Hold on!”

3. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech

Sort & Soar Rocket™ learning toy will
automatically power-down after several
minutes without input. The rocket can
be turned on again by pressing any
button.

4. SIX MODES OF PLAY
The six modes of play include Colors,

Music, Counting, Shapes, Sounds

and Free Play. Slide the mode selector
to select the mode.

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ACTIVITIES

1. Slide the ON/OFF MODE SELECTOR SWITCH to select the mode.
Insert the shape sorter pieces to hear responses based on the
activity.

= Colors

= Music

= Counting

“Learn
colors!”

= Shapes

= Sounds

= Free Play

In the Free Play mode, the first shape sorter piece inserted
automatically determines the mode of play. If there is no input into
the rocket after a few seconds, you will hear a random mode
introductory phrase.

2. When all five shapes have been
inserted, you will hear a fun phrase
and sound effects. The lights will flash
and the rocket will wobble back and
forth then blast off! The shapes will
tumble out from inside the rocket.

“Green”

“3, 2, 1.
Blast Off!”

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3. Press the BLAST OFF BUTTON on the top of the rocket before
the rocket has been popped up. Y ou will hear one of three random
responses. The lights will flash and the rocket will wobble back
and forth then blast off! Press the BLAST OFF BUTTON when
the rocket has been popped up. You will hear a fun melody. The
lights will flash and the rocket will wobble back and forth.

“Blast Off!”

MELODY LIST

1. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

2. For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow

3. Au Claire de la Lune

4. This Old Man

5. Pop! Goes the Weasel

6. Sing a Song of Sixpence

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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, 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.

If you misplace any of the shape sorter pieces, you can contact our
Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1­800-267-7737 in Canada, and a service representative would be happy
to replace them.

For information on this product warranty , please call VTech® at 1-800­521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.

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IMPORTANT NOTE:

Creating and developing Smart Start® 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 1-800­521-2010 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.

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 off and on, 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

Other Info

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