Write & Learn
Artboard
™
© 2004 VTECH
Printed in China
91-02106-004
Dear Parent,
At VTech®, we know how important the first day of school is for
your child. To help prepare preschoolers for this important event,
VTech® has developed the Preschool Learning™ series of
interactive toys.
Preschool Learning™ features fun characters and inviting school
themes that use technology to capture a child’s attention and teach
important preschool skills like spelling, counting and the alphabet.
These vital skills are taught in a way that’s both fun and highly
engaging to maintain a child’s interest. Children will also be
introduced to fun school subjects such as art class, music class and
even break time! With Preschool Learning™, learning is fun
from day one!
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 helping
your child learn and grow!
Sincerely,
Your Friends at VTech
®
To learn more about Preschool Learning™ and other VTech® toys,
visit www.vtech.com
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Write & Learn Artboard
learning toy! The Write & Learn ArtboardTM teaches preschoolers early
writing skills in a clever, artistic way! The A to Z ‘Smart Doodles’ pages
features letter stroke order along with creative drawings to encourage
your child to learn his very first strokes. Each page is filled with
educational activities to inspire imaginative minds! Learn to write right,
a skill that lasts a lifetime! Just pick a crayon and start scribbling!
TM
‘SMART DOODLES’
ACTIVITY PAGES
PAPER STORAGE
ON BACK
CRAYON STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
ON/OFF BUTTON
PAPER CLIP
TOUCH-SENSITIVE
DRAWING BOARD
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One VTech® Write & Learn ArtboardTM learning toy
• One instruction manual
• A-Z ‘Smart Doodles’ wipe-off, activity pages
• Three VTech crayons
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.
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GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom
of the unit.
3. Open the battery cover.
4. Install 3 new “AA” (UM-3/LR6) batteries
into the compartment as illustrated. (The
use of new, alkalinebatteries is recommended for maximum
performance.)
5. Replace the battery cover.
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 unit 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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Note: Please remove the demo tag, located on the back of the
product, after the product is taken out of the package. If the
demo tag is still in position when you begin play, please remove
it to activate the normal play mode.
Instructions to Insert ‘Smart
Doodles’ Pages
1. Lift the paper clip.
2. Insert a ‘Smart Doodles’ page on the
board in the correct location.
3. Release the paper clip.
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. ON/OFF BUTTON
To turn the unit on, press the ON/OFF
BUTTON.
Press the ON/OFF BUTTON again to turn
the unit off.
2. TOUCH-SENSITIVE DRAWING BOARD
Press the letters and objects on the board, without a page inserted into
the clip, You will learn letters, objects and related sounds.
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3. ‘SMART DOODLES’ ACTIVITY PAGES
Each ‘Smart Doodles’ page features letter stroke writing, learning to
spell, listening to stories, object identification, related sounds and music.
Once inserted into the paper clip, the ‘Smart Doodles’ page will be
recognized and will teach related curriculum.
4. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech® Write & Learn ArtboardTM will
automatically turn off after several minutes without input. The unit can
be turned on again by pressing the ON/OFF BUTTON.
5. PAGE STORAGE
On the back of the product, you can store all of your ‘Smart Doodles’
pages for convenience. Simply slide the pages into the holder.
6. 22 BONUS ‘SMART DOODLES’ ACTIVITY PAGES
To preview additional ‘Smart Doodles’ activity pages, please visit our
website at www.vtechkids.com and you can learn lowercase letters,
animals, nature, toys, things that crawl and more! You can then order
these activity pages by calling 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.
ACTIVITIES
WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF THE CRAYONS AND THE
‘SMART DOODLES” PAGES INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT
TO PLAY.
1. First, insert a ‘Smart Doodles’ page to
begin play. Then, press the red crayon
on the page to identify which page you
have inserted.
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2. Trace the dotted lines to learn letter
stroke order while listening to a song.
3. Press the letters to learn to spell a word.
Press the objects to learn the word and
its related sound.
4. Press the storybook to hear a silly story
relating to the letter on the page. For
example, if you press the storybook, you
will hear “The baby bunny bounces his
ball wearing big boots!”
5. As you draw, you will hear silly sounds,
background music and fun phrases to
encourage you to continue drawing and
writing.
MELODY LIST
For each page, you will hear the following background melodies:
A - Teddy Bear’s Picnic
B - Take Me Out to the Ball Game
C - Three Little Kittens
D - Bingo
E - Humpty Dumpty
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F - If You’re Happy and You Know It
G - The Green Grass Grew All Around
H - Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
I - Seasons - Spring
J - Beethoven’s 5th Symphony
K - Old King Cole
L - Can Can
M - Hickory Dickory Dock
N - Flight of the Bumblebee
O - Animal Fair
P - Artist’s Life
Q - Rockin’ Robin
R - Camptown Races
S - Canon in D
T - Old MacDonald Had A Farm
U - Jack and Jill
V - For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow
W - Glow Worm
X - Blue Danube Waltz
Y - The Entertainer
Z - William Tell Overture
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ACTIVITIES
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CARE & MAINTENANCE
1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
2. Always use crayon on the reusable pages and wipe off with a tissue.
3. Drawing on the board directly is not recommended. If crayon is
written on it, wipe it with a tissue or damp cloth. Do not scrub the
surface as it could cause damage.
4. Do not use sharp-ended objects to write on the surface of the board.
5. Avoid using excess pressure on the board.
6. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat
sources.
7. Remove the batteries when the unit is not in use for an extended
period of time.
8. Do not drop the unit on a hard surface and do not expose the unit
to excess moisture.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the program/activity stops working or
malfunctions, then 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 back ON. The unit will now be ready to play again.
5. If the unit 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.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing Preschool Learning TM 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 1-877-3528697 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.
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