VTech 80-069041 - Electronics V.Smile Baby Infant Developmen, V.Smile Baby Infant Development System, V.Smile Baby User Manual

Dear Parent,

At VTech®, we know that there is nothing more special than watching your baby
discover something new for the first time. These moments become even more
rewarding when you see your baby share and smile in the excitement of these
important discoveries. That is why VTech® created the V.Smile Baby™ Infant
Development System, a unique grow-with-me development system designed
especially for the youngest learners aged 9 to 36 months. The learning grows
as your baby grows!

The V.Smile Baby™ Infant Development System combines a baby-friendly
wireless activity panel, age-appropriate curriculum, entertaining images, and
fun early learning activities into a unique experience for babies and parents to
share together. The V.Smile Baby™ Infant Development System engages even
the littlest learner with three, grow-with-me play modes: Play Time, Watch &
Learn, and Learn & Explore. Babies go from playing with the activity panel,
to watching educational videos complete with baby sign language, to directing
their own play on the TV screen by choosing subjects they want to learn.

As part of the V.Smile Baby™ Infant Development System, VTech® offers a
library of Baby Smartridges based on popular children’s environments that
engage and invite your baby to play and discover. Each Baby Smartridge
features a variety of learning activities, baby sign language, ‘grow-with-me’
play, and lovable characters to guide your baby on a learning journey.

“V.Smile Baby™ extends the classic activity center into an interactive,
enriching educational experience for infants and toddlers especially when
played with a loving adult,” says Dr. Lise Eliot, neuroscientist and author
of What’s Going on in There? How the Brain and Mind Develop in the First
Five Years of Life.

“The traditional activity center, which includes different shapes, colors and
sounds, will captivate your baby, while the interchangeable Baby Smartridges
will reduce boredom and introduce your child to a variety of important early­learning concepts and vocabulary.”

At VTech®, we are proud to provide parents with a sensory-rich learning
tool for their little ones. Tapping into a baby’s natural curiosity, creativity
and passion for learning, VTech® makes every encounter an opportunity for
discovery. We thank you for trusting VTech® with the important job of helping
your child grow.

Sincerely,

Your Friends at VTech

®

To learn more about the V.Smile Baby™ Infant Development System and
other VTech® toys, visit www.vtechkids.com

Sign Language For Babies:

Helping Babies Tell Us What’s On Their Minds

By

Dr. Linda Acredolo and Dr. Susan Goodwyn

Why Sign Language for Babies?

There’s nothing more heart-wrenching than hearing a baby cry and not
knowing what’s wrong. Unfortunately, until they can talk, babies are literally
“at a loss for words” when it comes to telling us what’s going on and how
best we can help.

Wait No More!

Now, thanks to our book Baby Signs and our research-based Baby Signs®
Program, the world’s leading sign language program for babies, children
from 6 months to 3 years need no longer wait until they can talk to let us
know what’s on their minds. Instead, as Newsweek Magazine put it, they
can learn simple “hand signals that let them communicate their joys and
fears without tears.”

You’re Already Doing It

Signing is a very natural form of communication. In fact, it’s so natural that
all parents teach their babies at least three signs-YES, NO, and BYE­BYE-without even thinking about it. After two decades of research at the
University of California, we now know that these three signs are just the
tip of the iceberg. Babies are eager to learn many, many more signs to let
us know what they need, what they see, what they feel, and even what
they remember. What parents wouldn’t want such a priceless window into
their baby’s mind?

The Research Behind the Program

But won’t signing slow down learning to talk? The answer is a resounding
“No!” In fact, just as crawling is a helpful precursor to walking, signing is a
helpful precursor to talking. We’ve proven this to be the case with a long­term study funded by the National Institutes of Health. Far from hindering
language development, babies in the Baby Signs® Program actually learned
to talk sooner. We also discovered that this advantage continued over time
in the form of higher IQs at age 8.

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Why Sign Language for Babies?

The Most Important Benefits

Our research has also revealed even more important benefits for emotional
development. Once your baby begins signing you’ll see for yourself how
the ability to use signs makes daily life with your baby easier and sweeter.
Specifically, using signs. . .

* decreases frustration, tantrums, and tears;

* enables your baby to share his or her world with you;

* strengthens the parent-infant bond;

* helps you recognize just how smart your baby is; and

* promotes the development of self-confidence and self-esteem.

A Gift to Last a Lifetime

It’s easy, it’s fun, and it’s a wonderful way to support your baby’s development.
By helping your baby communicate effectively so early in life, you are laying
a foundation of love and learning that will last a lifetime.

Dr. Linda Acredolo and Dr. Susan Goodwyn are internationally recognized
scholars whose ground-breaking research demonstrating the positive
effects of signing on infant development has sparked a world-wide
movement. They are authors of the best-selling book Baby Signs: How
to Talk With Your Baby Before Your Baby Can Talk and co-founders of the
Baby Signs Institute through which they provide Sign, Say & Play™ classes,
Parent Workshops, and high-quality products to make every family’s signing
experience a success. For more information, visit www.babysigns.com.

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Why Sign Language for Babies?

INSTRUCTIONS

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• V.Smile Baby™ Infant Development System

• One activity panel

• One console

• One Learn & Discover Home Smartridge™

• One instruction manual

WARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties

and tabs are not part of this toy and should be discarded for
your child’s safety.

GETTING STARTED

FABRIC BUMPER ATTACHMENT

• Please attach the fabric bumper onto the activity panel by securing the
velcro straps.

• The bumper is easily removable and surface washable

.

BATTERY INSTALLATION (Console)

• Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

• Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the
console.

• Use a coin or screwdriver to loosen the screw
and remove the battery cover.

• Insert 4 new “AA” batteries (UM-3/LR6) as
illustrated.

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

BATTERY INSTALLATION (Activity Panel)

• Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

• Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the
activity panel.

• Use a coin or screwdriver to loosen the screw
and remove the battery cover.

• Insert 3 new “AA” batteries (UM-3/LR6) as
illustrated.

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• 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).

• 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.

Notice: When the V.Smile Baby™ is running on batteries, you may see

this icon appear on the TV screen . This indicates that battery
power is low, and you should replace the batteries soon. Battery
time remaining once the icon first appears is approximately 30-60
minutes.

AC ADAPTOR

• Use a standard 9V 300mA AC/DC adaptor. We recommend
the use of a

VTech® 9V AC/DC adaptor.

• Make sure the unit is turned

OFF.

• Plug the power jack into the 9V DC socket at the back of the console.

• Plug the AC adaptor into a wall socket.

NOTE: The use of an adaptor will override the batteries. When the toy is not

going to be in use for an extended period of time, unplug the adaptor.

Standard Guidelines for Adaptor Toys

• Please make sure the adaptor is out of reach by children.

•

Only use the recommended adaptor with the toy.

•

The transformer is not a toy.

•

Never clean a plugged-in toy with liquid.

•

Never use more than one adaptor.

•

Do not leave the toy plugged in for extended periods of time.

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CONNECTING TO A TV

NOTE: Before you connect the V.Smile Baby™ Infant Development

System to a TV, check to make sure that the unit is working. Once

you have turned the unit ON, the power indicator light should glow.
If the ON/OFF Button does not glow, check to see that the adaptor
is connected correctly or that the batteries are installed correctly. If
the batteries are not installed correctly, the V.Smile Baby™ Infant
Development System will not function and damage to the unit
could result. Make sure that your TV and the unit are turned OFF
before you begin making connections.

Connect the V.Smile Baby™ Infant Development System to your TV or
monitor by plugging the colored cables on the unit into the matching color
video and audio input jacks on your TV set.

For TVs with stereo audio inputs:

- Connect the yellow plug on the

V.Smile Baby™ cable

to the yellow video input terminal on your TV.

- Connect the white plug on the

V.Smile Baby™ cable

to the white audio input terminal on your TV.

For TVs with a mono audio inputs:

- Connect the yellow plug on the

V.Smile Baby™ cable

to the yellow video input terminal on your TV.

- Connect the white plug on the

V.Smile Baby™ cable

to the white audio input terminal on your TV.

CONNECTING TO A VCR

If there is no video IN and audio IN terminal on your TV set, you can connect
V.Smile Baby™ to a VCR.

- Connect the yellow plug on the

V.Smile Baby™ cable

to the yellow video input terminal on your VCR.

- Connect the white plug on the

V.Smile Baby™ cable

to the white audio input terminal on your VCR.

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TO BEGIN PLAY

• Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

• Insert a

Baby Smartridge™ into the Smartridge™ slot on the front of
the console. The Smartridge™ should lock into place. Please use care
when removing the Smartridge™ from the slot.

• Turn on the TV.

• Set your TV input mode to accept input from the port to which

V.Smile

Baby™ is connected. In many cases this will involve setting the TV to

‘video’ mode; however, since all TVs vary, please refer to your TV or VCR
manual for further details.

• Turn the

V.Smile Baby™ Infant Development System on by pressing

the ON button.

• Turn the

V.Smile Baby™ activity panel on by sliding the ON/OFF

Switch.

CONSOLE FEATURES

ON/OFF Button Press this button to turn the unit ON/OFF.

Storage Compartment You can store up to four Baby Smartridges™

inside the storage compartment when they
are not in use.

ACTIVITY PANEL FUNCTIONS

Storage
Compartment

ON/OFF Button

EXIT Button

TV Play/Play
Alone Switch

Shape
Buttons

Large
Button

Mode Selector
Switch

ON/OFF
Switch

Roller Ball

Removable
Fabric Bumper

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ACTIVITY PANEL FEATURES

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

Switch to the ON position. To turn the unit
OFF, slide the ON/OFF Switch to the OFF

position.

TV Play/Play Alone Switch To activate the Play Alone mode, slide the

TV Play/Play Alone Switch to the Play

Alone position.

Modes of Play The three modes of play include Play Time,

Watch & Learn and Learn & Explore. Slide
the Mode Selector Switch to choose a
mode of play.

Automatic Shut-Off To preserve battery life, the VTech® V.Smile

Baby™ activity panel will automatically

power-down after several minutes without
input. The unit can be turned on again by
pressing any button.

PLAY ALONE MODE

1. Slide the on/off switch to the ON position. Slide the mode selector
switch to choose a mode of play. You will hear an inviting phrase and a
fun song.

2. Press the shape buttons to hear colors, shapes and shape characteristics
depending on the mode that has been selected.

3. Press the large purple button to hear a variety of silly sound effects.

4. Roll the roller ball to hear melodies play piece by piece.

MELODY LIST

1. Ring Around the Rosy

2. This Old Man

3. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

SUNG SONG LYRICS (to the tune of The Farmer in the Dell)

Red and yellow and blue.

A square and circle, too.

A heart, a star, a triangle,

Are what we’ll learn today!

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CARE & MAINTENANCE

1. Keep your V.Smile Baby™ clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
Never use solvents or abrasives.

2. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of heat.

3. Remove the batteries when not using it for an extended period of time.

4. Avoid dropping it. NEVER try to dismantle it.

5. Always keep

V.Smile Baby™ away from water.

6. The AC adaptor should be regularly examined for damage to the cord,
plug, enclosure and other parts. In the event of such damage, V.Smile
Baby™ must not be used with this adaptor until the damage has been

repaired.

WARNING

A very small percentage of the public, due to an existing condition, may
experience epileptic seizures or momentary loss of consciousness
when viewing certain types of flashing colors or patterns, especially on
television. While the V.Smile Baby™ Infant Development System does
not contribute to any additional risks, we do recommend that parents
supervise their children while they play games in front of a television. If your
child experiences dizziness, altered vision, disorientation, or convulsions,
discontinue use immediately and consult your physician.

We recommend that children take a 15 minute break for every hour of
play.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Reason Solution

The power light does not
come on when the ON
Button is pressed.

1. Incorrect or missing
power connection

1. Check that new batteries are correctly installed,
or an AC/DC adaptor (9V 300mA, center­positive) is properly connected to the main unit.

2. Program needs to
be reset

2.1 Disconnect all power supplies (batteries and
adaptor), then reconnect power supplies.

2.2 Remove the

Smartridge™ and then re-insert it.

The power light is ON, but
there is no picture on the
screen.

1. Incorrect TV
connection

1. Make sure that the yellow plug of the main unit
is connected to the video IN terminal (usually
yellow) of the TV.

2. Incorrect TV mode
selected

2. Make sure that the TV is set to “video” mode.
Some TVs have several video inputs - please
make sure you have selected the video input that
matches the video port connected to the V.Smile
Baby™ unit.

The power light is ON,
but there is no picture (or
incorrect picture) on the
TV, and pressing the ON/
OFF Button has no effect.

1. Program needs to
be reset

1.1 Remove the Smartridge™ and clean it’s trances
and re-insert it.

1.2 Disconnect all power supplies (batteries and
adaptor), then reconnect power supplies.

The TV picture is black
and white.

1. Non-matching color
system

1. Make sure that the TV is set to the correct TV
system (e.g. NTSC or Auto).

2. Cable connection

problem

2. Make sure that the video cable is firmly

connected to the video input of the TV.

There is a picture on the
TV, but no sound.

1. TV setting 1. Raise the volume of the TV, and make sure it is
not set to “Mute”.

2. Cable connection

problem

2. Make sure that the white and/or red plug is firmly
connected to the audio input of the TV.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you have a problem that cannot be solved by using this manual, we
encourage you to visit us online or contact our Consumer Services
Department with any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. A
support representative will be happy to assist you.

Before requesting support, please be ready to provide or include the
information below:

• The name of your product or model number (the model number is typically
located on the back or bottom of your product).

• The actual problem you are experiencing.

• The actions you took right before the problem occurred.

Internet :

www.vtechkids.com

Phone : [phone] in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada

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OTHER INFO

DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

VTech® Electronics North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers assume

no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this
handbook.

VTech® Electronics North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers

assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties that may
arise through the use of this software.

VTech® Electronics North America,

L.L.C. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss
caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or
repairs. Be sure to make backup copies of important data on other media
to protect against data loss.

Company:

VTech® Electronics North America, L.L.C.

Address: 1155 West Dundee Road, Suite 130, Arlington Heights, IL
60004 USA

Phone : [phone] in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada
NOTICE: 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.

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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