VTech Winnie the Pooh Spin n Teach Tree, DISNEY Winnie the Pooh Spin n Teach Tree User Manual

© Disney Based on the “Winnie the Pooh” works
by A.A. Milne and E.H. Shepard.

Visit the Disney Web site at www.disney.com/pooh
© 2007 VTech Printed in China

Spin ’n Teach Tree

Spin ’n Teach Tree

Dear Parent:

At

VTech

®

, we know that a child’s imagination is a truly wonderful

thing and needs to be developed and nurtured. That’s why we created

the

Winnie the Pooh

®

electronic learning series of interactive

learning toys to stimulate children’s imaginations, while also

teaching vital preschool concepts such as the alphabet, numbers,

shapes, colors and objects.

Through the use of unique technology and engaging child-directyed

role-play scenarios,

Winnie the Pooh

®

characters magically come

to life to guide children through learning activities. These engaging

characters foster children’s critical reasoning skills, enhance their

ne motor skills and engage them in exciting role-play activities

for endless hours of learning fun.

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

the Winnie the Pooh electronic learning

series

™

and other

VTech

®

toys, visit

www.vtechkids.com

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Introduction

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Spin ‘n Teach Tree!
Your child will love to learn letters, words, counting and lots more with

Winnie the Pooh and the Spin ‘n Teach Tree! A fun letter dial with 26
letters helps teach preschoolers the alphabet. Fun animations on the LCD
screen guide through adventures and activities that help improve memory
skills and introduce age-appropriate curriculum. Three exciting activities
with fun-filled mini games, fun sounds and cheerful melodies ensure that
the learning and fun never end!

WINNIE THE POOH
ENTER BUTTON

LETTER DIAL

ON/OFF
BUTTON

HONEY POT
DIRECTIONAL MOUSE

3 ACTIVITY
BUTTONS

LETTER
SELECTOR

LCD SCREEN

3

3

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• One VTech® Spin ‘n Teach Tree.

• One User’s 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 at the back
of the unit. Use a screwdriver to
loosen the screw.

3. Install 3 new ‘AAA’ (UM4/LR03)
batteries following the diagram
inside the battery box.

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

Getting Started

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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 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.

• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel­cadmium) batteries.

WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.

TO BEGIN PLAY

• To begin play, press the ON/OFF

BUTTON. Winnie the Pooh will greet

you and start the “Letters and Words”
activity.

Battery Notice

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• Press one of the 3 ACTIVITY BUTTONS
to choose an activity to play.

• Spin the LETTER DIAL to select a letter.
Turn to the music symbol ( ) to hear
a cheerful melody. Move the HONEY
POT DIRECTIONAL MOUSE left or
right to hear a different melody.

• Use the HONEY POT DIRECTIONAL
MOUSE to control Pooh’s movements
on the screen or to select your answer
in related activities.

• Press the WINNIE THE POOH ENTER
BUTTON to confirm your selection.

• Press the ON/OFF BUTTON again to turn the unit off.

To Begin Play

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AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF

To preserve battery life, the VTech® Spin ‘n Teach Tree will automatically
turn off after several minutes without input. The unit can be turned on again
by pressing the ON/OFF BUTTON.

ACTIVITIES

1. Letters and Words

In this activity, select a letter and Pooh will teach you the letter name and a
word that begins with that letter. Then, Pooh will ask you to help him find
the letter or related object in the Hundred Acre Wood. Using the HONEY
POT DIRECTIONAL MOUSE, help guide Pooh on the screen until you find
the letter or object.

2. Counting

In this activity, Pooh will ask you to help him collect a certain number of
objects. The objects that you need to help Pooh collect will depend on
which letter you have selected using the LETTER DIAL. Using the HONEY
POT DIRECTIONAL MOUSE and the WINNIE THE POOH ENTER BUTTON,
choose a place to start playing. Use the LETTER DIAL to choose a different
object to collect.

Automatic Shut-Off

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Counting 1: Up, up, up we go!

Pooh is floating up in the sky with a balloon. Some
objects are falling past him. Use the HONEY POT
DIRECTIONAL MOUSE to move Pooh left, right, up
or down to collect the correct number of objects.

Counting 2: Fishing Fun

Pooh is fishing with his friend Piglet. Some objects
are moving under their boat. To collect the objects,
move the HONEY POT DIRECTIONAL MOUSE down
or press the WINNIE THE POOH ENTER BUTTON
when the required object is highlighted. Move the
HONEY POT DIRECTIONAL MOUSE left or right to
move to another object.

Counting 3: Turning Cards

Pooh and his friends are walking around with cards.
Watch carefully as they flip the cards over to show
an object. Press the WINNIE THE POOH ENTER
BUTTON when you see the correct object to collect
it. Watch carefully!

3. Game Time

Pooh will invite you to play some fun games with him!
Using the HONEY POT DIRECTIONAL MOUSE and the WINNIE THE
POOH ENTER BUTTON, choose one of the three different games to start
playing.

Game 1: Complete the Puzzle

A picture is broken into four puzzle pieces. Make
the picture complete again by using the HONEY

POT DIRECTIONAL MOUSE and the WINNIE THE
POOH ENTER BUTTON to select two puzzle pieces

and swap them.

Activities

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Game 2: Spin and Match

Three objects will be shown in a row. One of
the objects is different. Using the HONEY POT
DIRECTIONAL MOUSE to move through the objects
or using the LETTER DIAL, select the correct object to
find a match. Press the WINNIE THE POOH ENTER

BUTTON to confirm your choice.

Game 3: Hide and Seek

A bee will hide in one of the three honey pots. Watch
carefully as the pots are moved around. Can you find
it? Use the HONEY POT DIRECTIONAL MOUSE to
choose a honey pot and use the WINNIE THE POOH
ENTER BUTTON to confirm your answer.

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.

Activities

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If for some reason the program/activity stops working, please follow
these steps:

1. 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 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Creating and developing electronic learning Winnie the Pooh
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.

Troubleshooting

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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

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.

Important Note

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