V-tech Alphabet Soup User manual

Alphabet Soup TM

To learn more about Preschool Learning™ and other VTech

toys, visit www.vtechkids.com

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing VTech®Alphabet SoupTM!

The VTech®Alphabet SoupTM is a recipe for fun! 5 fun, interactive

games teach letters, phonics, colors, letter order, and basic spelling.

3 learning slots instantly recognize the letter blocks, and the three

LED lights ash together to give a helping hand. Chef Spoon asks

questions, and then bounces up and down to encourage and reward

your child. 26 colored letter blocks, friendly phrases, and fun sound

effects make learning with VTech®Alphabet SoupTM an experience

full of yummy fun!

Introduction

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• One VTech®Alphabet SoupTM

• 26 colorful letter blocks

• One user’s manual

WARNING: All packaging 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.

NOTE: Please keep the user manual as it contains important

information.

GETTING STARTED

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. Then remove the strings from the back of

the toy.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the unit is turned

OFF.

2. Install 4 new “AA” (AM-3/LR6)

batteries following the diagram

inside the battery box. (The

use of new alkaline batteries

is recommended for maximum

performance.)

3. Replace the battery cover.

Getting Started

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 re.

• 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.

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. ON/OFF BUTTON

• To begin play, press the On/Off button.

• Chef Spoon will greet you and an activity

will begin.

• Press the On/Off button again to turn the

unit off.

2. MODE SELECTOR

Slide the Mode Selector to select an

activity.

Product Features

3. CHEF SPOON

Chef Spoon bounces and moves his hands

for encouragement during the activities.

4. THREE LEARNING SLOTS WITH

SENSORS

Press the sensors without the inserted block

to hear instructions. After you’ve placed a

letter block in a learning slot, press it to

hear new words, phonics, colors and letter

orders.

5. 26 COLORFUL LETTER BLOCKS

Put the 26 colorful letter blocks in the

learning slots to learn letters, phonics, and

colors, or to answer questions.

6. VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH

To adjust the volume, slide the VOLUME

CONTROL SWITCH at the back of the unit

to the low volume position ( ) or the high

volume position ( ).

Product Features

ACTIVITIES

1. Letter Sounds

Put the letter blocks in the learning slots to learn letters and

phonics.

2. Finding Fun

Find the right letter block! Chef Spoon will say a letter or phonic,

and you’ll have to put the matching letter block into a learning slot.

There are three chances to answer each question. If you answer 5

questions in a row correctly, you’ll move up to the next level!

3. Counting Colors

Find the right color block! Chef Spoon will ask you to nd a certain

color block or blocks. There are three chances to answer each

question. If you answer 3 questions in a row correctly, you’ll move

up to the next level!

4. Letter Order

Put the letters in order! Chef Spoon will tell you which letters to put

in the learning slots, but you have to put them in the right order!

There are three chances to answer each question.

5. Spelling Time

It’s spelling time! Chef Spoon will give you a word. Spell it by putting

the correct blocks in the learning slots! There are three chances to

answer each question.

ACTIVITIES

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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. If your VTech®Alphabet Soup stops working or does not turn on:

• Check your batteries. Make sure the batteries are fresh and

properly installed.

• If you are still having problems, visit our website at www.vtechkids.

com for troubleshooting tips.

2. If, when pressing the On/Off button, nothing happens:

• Check to see that the batteries are aligned correctly.

Care & Maintenance / Troubleshooting

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 error message or problem you are experiencing.

• The actions you took right before the error message or problem

occurred.

Internet: www.vtechkids.com

Phone: 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada

OTHER INFO

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 W. Dundee Road, Suite 130, Arlington Heights, IL

60004, USA

TEL NO.: 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada

Technical Support / Other Info

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

Caution : Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate

the equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Creating and developing Preschool 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 that 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.

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