V-tech Count with Me Hippo User manual

User’s Manual

Count with Me HippoTM

Printed in China

91-002467-000-000

Dear Parent,

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moments are a parent’s greatest reward. To help fulﬁll them,

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and unique as th learn age-appropriate concepts like ﬁrst words,

numbers, shapes, colors and music. More importantly, VTech®’s

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best  their ability. We thank you for trusting VTech® with the

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Sincerely,

Your iends at VTech®

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NUMBER/INSTRUMENT

BUTTONSTHREE BALLS

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Count with Me HippoTM

learning toy!

The Count with Me HippoTM teaches counting as children toss three

balls in the hippo’s mouth. After the hippo counts the balls, your child

can pull the hippo’s arm to make the balls roll out. Flashing lights keep

your child entertained while learning about numbers and music.

ARMTONGUE

Introduction

MODE SELECTOR

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

- One VTech®Count with Me HippoTM

- Three balls

- 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.

NOTE: Please keep user’s manual as it contains important

information.

GETTING STARTED

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

2. Locate the battery cover on the back of the

unit. Use a coin or a screwdriver to loosen

the screw.

3. Install 2 new ‘AA’ (AM-3/LR6) 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 the screw to secure.

BATTERY NOTICE

• The use of new alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum

performance.

• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before

being charged (if removable).

Getting Started

• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult

supervision (if removable).

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

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

zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).

• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended

are to be used.

• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.

• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.

• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

• The toy is not to be connected to more than the recommended

number of power supplies.

• Do not dispose of batteries in ﬁre.

WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE

BATTERIES.

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. MODE SELECTOR

To turn the unit ON, slide the Mode

Selector to the Counting Mode ( )

or the Music Mode ( ) position. To

turn the unit OFF, slide the Mode

Selector to the OFF ( ) position.

2. VOLUME SWITCH

Move the Volume Switch to the Low,

Medium or High position to adjust

the volume.

Product Features

3. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF

To preserve battery life, the VTech®Count with Me HippoTM will

automatically power-down after approximately 24 seconds without

input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing any button.

Touching the hippo’s tongue or activating the triggers in the hippo’s

throat will not turn on the unit.

ACTIVITIES

1. Slide the MODE SELECTOR to turn

the unit ON. You will hear a song, fun

sounds, and an encouraging phrase.

The lights will ﬂash with the sounds.

2. Press the Number/Instrument

Buttons to hear fun sounds, phrases,

short tunes and melodies. In Counting

Mode, pressing the buttons will teach

numbers, and ask you to feed the

hippo the corresponding number of

balls. In Music Mode, pressing the

buttons will teach instruments and

their sounds. The lights will ﬂash with

the sounds.

3. Toss the Balls to hear fun sounds,

phrases, short tunes and melodies.

In Counting Mode, you’ll be asked

to toss the balls to feed the hippo to

learn counting. In Music Mode, toss

the balls to hear melodies.

Activities

4. While a melody is playing, press the

Number/Instrument Buttons to jam

related instrument sounds and change

the music to be played by the related

instrument. Pull hippo’s arm faster and

faster to make the melody play faster

and jam fun sounds over the melody.

The lights will ﬂash with the sounds.

5. Pull the Hippo’s Arm to hear fun

sounds and songs. If there is ball in

the hippo’s left leg, it will pop out if

you pull the hippo’s arm. The lights

will ﬂash with the sounds.

6. If there is no input for approximately 8 seconds, you will hear fun

sounds and a reminding phrase. If there continues to be no input

after another 8 seconds, you will hear a song. If there continues to

be no input after another 8 seconds, you will hear “Bye-bye!” and

the unit will automatically power off. The unit can be turned on again

by pressing any button. Touching the hippo’s tongue or activating

the triggers in the hippo’s throat will not turn on the unit.

MELODY LIST

1. Hey, Diddle Diddle

2. Old MacDonald Had a Farm

3. London Bridge

4. Three Blind Mice

5. The Glow Worm

6. Humpty Dumpty

Melody List

SUNG SONG 1 LYRICS

Throw the balls to count,

Then let’s watch them bounce.

Learning 1-2-3.

Count along with me!

SUNG SONG 2 LYRICS

Grab a ball, then throw it in.

Lovely music will never end!

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

If for some reason the program/activity stops working or malfunctions,

please follow these steps:

1. Please 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 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.

For information on this product’s warranty, please call VTech®at 1-800-

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

Care & Maintenance/Troubleshooting

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Creating and developing Active Play 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 on

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.

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 modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party

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

the equipment.

Troubleshooting

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.

OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:

(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFULINTERFERENCE,AND

(2) THIS DEVICE MUSTACCEPT 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.

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