V-tech Alpha-Boat User manual

User’s Manual

Printed in China

91-009693-000 US

User’s Manual

Alpha-BoatTM

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Alpha-Boat™!

Welcome aboard! Catch the fish and put them on the scale to play!

The 26 letter fish introduce letter names and phonetic sounds as well

as play a variety of musical responses. A simple question and answer

game helps quiz little ones on what they have learned while playing

with the fish.

Introduction

STORAGE

COMPARTMENT

VOLUME

BUTTON

ON/OFF

BUTTON

RECOGNITION

SLOT

FISH RELEASE

BUTTON

3 MODE

BUTTONS

FLASHING

LIGHT

26 LETTER

FISH

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• One VTech®Alpha-Boat™

• 26 letter fish

• 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.

ATTENTION: Pour la sécurité de votre enfant, débarrassez-vous de

tous les produits d’emballage tels que rubans adhésifs,

feuilles de plastique, attaches et étiquettes. Ils ne font

pas partie du jouet.

Note: Please keep this instruction manual as it contains

important information.

Unlock the packaging locks:

RELEASE THE TRY-ME BLOCKS

1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

2. Carefully pull the try-me blocks away from

the toy and cut the strings as illustrated.

3. Remove the strings from the back of the toy.

Included in This Package

Rotate the packaging locks 90 degrees

counter-clockwise.

Pull out the packaging locks.

GETTING STARTED

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the unit is OFF and the battery

cover, battery box and unit are all dry.

2. Locate the battery cover on the back of

the unit. Use a screwdriver to loosen the

screws.

3. Install 2 new “AA” (AM-3/LR06) 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 to secure. When closing the

battery cover ensure that the screws are securely tightened. This

will avoid any water leakage.

BATTERY NOTICE

• Usenewalkalinebatteriesformaximumperformance.

• Useonlybatteriesofthesameorequivalenttypeasrecommended.

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

zinc) or rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH), or new and used batteries.

• Donotusedamagedbatteries.

• Insertbatteriesusingthecorrectpolarity.

• Donotshort-circuitthebatteryterminals.

• Removeexhaustedbatteriesfromthetoy.

• Removebatteriesduringlongperiodsofnon-use.

• Donotdisposeofbatteriesinfire.

• Donotchargenon-rechargeablebatteries.

• Removerechargeablebatteriesfromthetoybeforecharging(if

removable).

• Rechargeablebatteriesareonlytobechargedunderadultsupervision.

DONOTUSERECHARGEABLEBATTERIES

Getting Started

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. ON/OFF BUTTON

Press the ON/OFF BUTTON to turn the unit

ON. Press the ON/OFF BUTTON again to turn

the unit OFF.

2. VOLUME BUTTON

Press the VOLUME BUTTON to adjust the

volume to low, medium or high volume.

3. 3 MODE BUTTONS

Press one of the 3 MODE BUTTONS to select

the LETTER MODE, PHONICS MODE or

MUSIC MODE.

4. 26 LETTER FISH

Insert the 26 LETTER FISH into the

RECOGNITION SLOT to learn letter names,

phonics or listen to some music.

5. RECOGNITION SLOT

Insert the fish into the RECOGNITION SLOT

to recognize the 26 letter fish.

6. FLASHING LIGHT

The LIGHTwillashalongwithallthevoice,

musicandsoundresponses.

Product Features

7. FISH RELEASE BUTTON

Press the FISH RELEASE BUTTON to release

the fish from the RECOGNITION SLOT.

8. STORAGE COMPARTMENT

The STORAGE COMPARTMENT allows for

quick and easy storage of the 26 letter fish.

Open the storage compartment door to release

the fish.

9. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF

To preserve battery life, the VTech®Alpha-Boat™will automatically

power-down after a few minutes without input. The unit can be

turned on again by pressing the on/off button.

NOTE:

Choose a surface on the wall

surrounding the tub where the

suction cups can be mounted

securely. The area should be clean

and dry before suctioning the unit

to the wall. For better suction, we

suggest wetting the suction cups

before attaching them to the wall.

WARNING:

• Batteriesmustbechangedbyanadult.

• Onlyusethisproductinwaterbetween10and45degreesCelsius,

50and113degreesFahrenheit.

• Thisproductcannotbeusedinsaltwater.

• Donotleavethisproductsubmergedinwaterforalongperiodof

time.

Product Features / Warning

• This product should only be operated in water when fully

assembled in accordance with the instructions.

• Topreventdrowning,neverleaveachildunattendedinthebath.

• Useathermometertocheckthetemperatureofthewaterbefore

sitting a child in the bath. Toddlers have very sensitive skin and

can burn easily if the water is too hot.

• Whenfinishedplaying,removetheunitfromthewaterandpour

out any remaining water. Rinse the unit with clean water and wipe

withadrycloth.Suspendtheunitinanuprightpositiontodry.

ACTIVITIES

1. Letter Fun

Let’s learn letter names! Insert one of the

26 LETTER FISH into the recognition slot

or press the LETTER MODE BUTTON

when a fish is already inserted into the

recognition slot to learn letter names and

hear fun sounds. Press the LETTER MODE

BUTTON without a fish in the recognition

slot to hear a random question.

2. Explore Phonics

Time to explore phonics! Insert one of the

26 LETTER FISH into the recognition slot

or press the PHONICS MODE BUTTON

when a fish is already inserted into the

recognition slot to learn phonetic sounds

and hear fun letter and phonics chants.

Press the PHONICS MODE BUTTON

without a fish in the recognition slot to hear

a random question.

Warning / Activities

3. Music Time

Let’s listen to some music! Insert one of the

26 LETTER FISH into the recognition slot

or press the MUSIC MODE BUTTON when

a fish is already inserted into the recognition

slot to hear playful melodies. Press the

MUSIC MODE BUTTON without a fish in

the recognition slot to hear sung songs.

SUNG SONG LYRICS

SONG 1

ABCDEFG,

HIJKLMNOP,

QRS,TUV,

WX, Y and Z.

NowIknowmyABC’s,

Next time won’t you sing with me.

SONG 2

The little fish want to swim and play,

Eachonehassomethingdifferenttosay.

SONG 3

ABCDEFG,

Learn the letters and their sounds with me!

Activities / Sung Song Lyrics

MELODY LIST

1. Sailing,Sailing

2. MyBonnieLiesovertheOcean

3. Row,Row,RowYourBoat

4. Sailor’sHornpipe

5. LondonBridge

6. SkiptoMyLou

7. Home on the Range

8. HeyDiddleDiddle

9. Bingo

10. Aloutte

11.TurkeyintheStraw

12.One,TwoBuckleMyShoe

CARE & MAINTENANCE

1. Remove the unit from the wall after each use.

2. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.

3. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat

source.

4. Make sure to dry all the elements of the unit before storing.

5. Removethebatterieswhentheunitisnotinuseforanextended

period of time.

6. Donotdroptheunitonahardsurface.

Melody List / Care & Maintenance

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