VTech Spin Around Learning Town User Manual

Spin Around
Learning Town™

© 2008 VTech

Printed in China

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Dear Parent,

Ever nice the look on your baby’s face when th learn something
new through their own discovery? ese self-accomplished
moments are a parent’s greatest reward. To help fulfill them,
VTech® created the Infant Learning® series  ts.

ese unique interactive learning ts directly respond to what
children do naturally – play! Using innovative technology, these
ts react to baby’s interactions, making each play perience fun
and unique as th learn age-appropriate concepts like first words,
numbers, shapes, colors and music. More importantly, VTech®’s
Infant Learning® ts 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.
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 Infant Learning® and other VTech® toys, visit www.vtechkids.com

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech

®

Spin Around Learning Town™

learning toy!
The VTech

®

Spin Around Learning Town

™

is an electronic learning
toy for toddlers 12 months and up. Toddlers can explore the town with
three playful and interactive sides. The farm side has 5 brightly colored
piano keys, a flashing sun and playful rooster. The backyard has a
sliding peek-a-boo window, swing and a turning book page. Inside the
house is an interactive clock, sliding window and sliding beads. There
is plenty for curious little minds to explore.

Introduction

ON/OFF/VOLUME
CONTROL SWITCH

ROOSTER
BUTTON

LIGHT-UP SUN
BUTTON

SLIDING
WINDOW

5 PIANO KEYS

SLI D ING
BEADS

4

TURNING CLOCK

SWINGING BEAR

TURNING BOOK PAGE

SLIDING BEADS

SWINGING BEAR

SLIDING WINDOW

Introduction

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Instructions & Activities

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

- One VTech® Spin Around Learning Town™ learning toy
(Includes main unit, side panel, base and bead track)

- One instruction manual

INSTRUCTION: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 side of the

unit. Use a coin or a screwdriver to loosen
the screw.

3. Install 2 new ‘AA’ (AM-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.

BATTERY NOTICE

• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to avoid

leakage.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-

zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).

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Instructions & Activities

• Remove the batteries from the equipment when the unit will not be

used for an extended period of time.

• Always remove exhausted batteries from the equipment.

• 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.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Insert the side panel with the swinging bear

into the main unit and snap into place to
secure.

2. Insert the main unit into the base unit and

snap into place to secure.

3. Slide the bead track through the window.

Snap the red block end into the home side,
then snap the green grass end into the farm
side.

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Instructions & Activities

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. ON/OFF/VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH

To turn the unit ON, slide the ON/OFF/

VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH to the
LOW VOLUME ( ) or HIGH VOLUME( )

position.

To turn the unit OFF, slide the ON/OFF/
VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH to the OFF
( ) position.

2. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF

To preserve battery life, the VTech® Spin Around Learning Town™
will automatically power-down after approximately 25 seconds
without input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing any
button.

ACTIVITIES

1. Slide the on/off/volume control switch to

turn the unit on. You will hear a fun song and
a welcoming phrase. The light will flash with
the sound.

2. Press the

rooster button to hear a variety
of sounds, phrases, a short tune or a song.
While the song is playing, press the piano
keys to play music notes. The piano keys
will resume normal play when any other
button is pressed. The light will flash with
the sound.

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3. Press the light-up sun button to hear playful
phrases, sounds and short tunes. The light
will flash with the sound.

4. Press the

piano keys to learn about
numbers, animals, colors and hear fun
sounds and short tunes. The light will flash
with the sound.

5. Slide the

beads through the window to hear
numbers and fun sounds. The light will flash
with the sound.

6. Slide the

window to hear a variety of peek­a-boo phrases and fun sounds. The light will
flash with the sound.

7. Turn the

clock hands to learn about four
different times of day. The light will flash with
the sound.

Instructions & Activities

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Instructions & Activities

8. Push the swinging bear to hear playful
sounds, a fun phrases or a song. The light
will flash with the sound.

9. Flip the turning

book page to hear short
nursery rhymes. The light will flash with the
sound.

10. Spin the town to hear random melodies,
sounds and a phrase. The light will flash with
the sound.

11. If there is no input to the unit after approximately
8 seconds, you will hear a short phrase and
a random melody. After another 8 seconds
if there is still no input, you will hear a
random song. After another 8 seconds if
there continues to be no input, the unit will
automatically power-down.

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MELODY LIST

1. Old MacDonald Had a Farm

2. Farmer in the Dell

3. Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush

4. Home on the Range

5. Turkey in the Straw

SUNG SONG LYRICS

SONG 1 (To the tune of “Aiken Drum”)
We like to play out in the yard, on the farm and in the house.

We like to play with all our friends and we have a lot of fun!

SONG 2 (To the tune of “Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary”)
Mary, Mary, quite contrary,

How does your garden grow?

SONG 3 (To the tune of “Ring Around the Rosy”)
Ring around the rosy,
Pockets full of posies.
Hush-a, hush-a, we all fall down.

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.

Care & Maintenance

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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 1-877-352-8697 in Canada, and a
service representative will be happy to help you.

Caution : changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT
MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH
CANADIAN ICES-003.

CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME
À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

Troubleshooting

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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing Infant 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 on
at 1-800-521-2010 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:

• 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

measures:

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