VTech Touch & Learn Musical Bee User Manual

Touch & Learn Musical Bee

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© 2008 VTech

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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,

the

Infant Learning

series of toys.

VTech

®

created

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,

Infant Learning

toys develop baby’s mental and physical abilities

VTech

®

’s

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

To learn more about

®

Infant Learning

and other

VTech

®

toys, visit

www.vtechkids.com

INTRODUCTION

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Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Touch & Learn Musical Bee™
learning toy.

The VTech® Touch & Learn Musical Bee™ is a soft plush toy for babies
from 6 months and up. This busy little bee has plenty to teach! Touch
the shapes on the legs to learn about colors, shapes, numbers and
playful melodies in the play time mode. Soothing lullabies play in the
sleepy time mode with a soft light that fades in and out. Play, learn and
sleep with the VTech® Touch & Learn Musical Bee™.

ON/OFF/MODE
SELECTOR SWITCH

Introduction

HONEY POT
BUTTON

FLASHING
LIGHT

4 SHAPE
BUTTONS

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

- One VTech® Touch & Learn Musical Bee™ learning toy

- 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 turned OFF.

2. Locate the battery cover inside the
back of the unit. Use a screwdriver
to loosen the screw.

3. Install 2 new ‘AA’ (UM3/LR6) batteries
following the diagram inside the
battery box.

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

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).

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.

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• Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.

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• 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.

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. ON/OFF/MODE SELECTOR SWITCH

To turn the unit ON, slide the ON/

OFF/MODE SELECTOR SWITCH to
the PLAY TIME MODE ( ) or to the
SLEEPY TIME MODE ( ) position.
To turn the unit OFF, slide the ON/
OFF/MODE SELECTOR SWITCH to
the OFF ( ) position.

2. SOUND SENSOR

The VTech® Touch & Learn Musical Bee™ is equipped with a

sound sensor. Once the unit has automatically powered down,
the sound sensor will activate after several seconds of continuous
sound, such as baby’s crying. You will hear two random melodies in
the play time mode and approximately three minutes of continuous
music in the sleepy time mode.

Instructions & Activities

3. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF

To help preserve battery life, the VTech® Touch & Learn Musical

Bee™ will automatically power-down after approximately 30

seconds without input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing
any button or by activating the sound sensor.

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ACTIVITIES

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1. Slide theSlide the on/off/mode selector
switch to turn the unit on. You will

hear a song and a phrase related to
the selected mode. The light will flash
with the sound in the play time mode
and fade in and out in the sleepy time
mode.

2. Press thePress the shape buttons to learn
about colors, shapes and numbers
and hear a variety of fun sounds and
short tunes in the play time mode.
In the sleepy time mode, press the
shapes buttons to hear a variety of
pre-programmed melodies. The light
will flash with the sound in the play
time mode and fade in and out in the
sleepy time mode.

3. Press thePress the honey pot button to hear
playful phrases and sounds in the play
time mode. A variety of soft, soothing
melodies will play for several minutes
in the sleepy time mode. The light will
flash with the sound in the play time
mode and fade in and out in the sleepy
time mode.

4. Move the bee in the play time mode to
activate the motion sensor and hear

Instructions & Activities

a bee sound, a song or a variety of
melodies. The light will flash with the
sound. The motion sensor will not
activate in the sleepy time mode.

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MELODY LIST

1. Flight of the Bumblebee

2. Oh! Susanna

3. Aloutte

4. Hickory Dickory Dock

5. Brahms’ Lullaby

6. Rock-a-bye Baby

7. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

8. Beautiful Dreamer

9. Sailing, Sailing

10. Frere Jacques

11. Moonlight Sonata

12. Greensleeves

SONG LYRICS

Song 1 (to the tune of “Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush”)

I’m a busy little bee,

Buzzing here, buzzing there.

I’m a busy little bee,

Making honey for us to share!

Song 2

Flying up and flying down,

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Smelling flowers all day long!

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Song 3

Another busy day is done,

Lay down your sleepy head and rest.

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 will not be 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 a new set ofwith 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/Troubleshooting

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For information on this product’s warranty, please call VTech® at 1-800­521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada.

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
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

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• 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

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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.

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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