V-tech Lil' Speller Phonics Station User manual

User’s Manual

Printed in China

91-009684-000 US CA

Lil’ Speller Phonics StationTM

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Dear Parent,

At VTech®, we know how important the ﬁrst day  school is for your

child. To help prepare preschoolers for this important event, VTech® has

developed the Preschool Learning™ series  interactive ts.

Preschool Learning™ features fun characters and inviting school themes

that use technology to capture a child’s aention and teach important

preschool skills like spelling, counting and the alphabet. ese vital skills

are taught in a way that's bh fun and highly engaging to maintain a

child's interest. Children will also be introduced to fun school suects

such as art cla, music cla and even rece! With Preschool Learning™,

learning is fun om day one!

At VTech®, we know that a child has the ability to do great things.

at’s why all  our electronic learning products are uniquely designed

to develop a child’s mind and allow them to learn to the best  their

ability. We thank you for trusting VTech® with the important job 

helping your child learn and grow!

Sincerely,

Your iends at VTech®

To learn more about Preschool Learning™ series and her VTech® ts, visit www.vtechkids.com

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Lil’ Speller Phonics StationTM!

The Lil’ Speller Phonics StationTM allows your child to explore the

world of letters, phonics, spelling and rhyming. Explore letters and

their sounds one by one and build over 200 words. With an animated

LCD screen to reinforce learning, plus fun sounds and melodies,

there’s always something new to discover with the Lil’ Speller

Phonics StationTM.

ON/OFF

BUTTON

30 LETTER BLOCKS:

26 LETTER BLOCKS

PLUS EXTRA

d/e/m/o BLOCKS

4 ACTIVITY

BUTTONS

HELP

BUTTON

3 LED

LIGHTS

LCD

SCREEN

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• OneVTech®Lil’ Speller Phonics StationTM

• 26letterblocksplusextrad/e/m/oblocks

• OneUser’sManual

WARNING:

All packing materials, such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging

locks 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 instruction manual as it contains important

information.

Unlock the packaging locks:

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

Rotate the packaging lock counter-clockwise

90 degrees.

Pull out the packaging lock.

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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 front of

the toy.

4. Please insert letter blocks (other than “d”,

“o”, “g”) into the slot before you turn on

the unit to activate normal play.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom

of the unit. Use a screwdriver or coin to

loosen the screw.

3. Install 2 new “AA” size (LR6/AM-3)

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

• 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.

GETTING STARTED

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• Donotusedamagedbatteries.

• Insertbatterieswith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re.

• 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.

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. ON / OFF BUTTON

Press the On/Off Button to turn the unit ON.

Press again to turn the unit OFF.

2. ACTIVITY BUTTONS

Press the Activity Buttons to select an

activity to play.

3. HELP BUTTON

Press the Help Buttontohearthequestion

or the corresponding hint.

GETTING STARTED/PRODUCT FEATURES

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4. 3 LED LIGHTS

Blinking Lights guide your child letter by

letter.

5. 30 LETTER BLOCKS

Insert any of the 26 Letter Blocks and 4 Extra

d/e/m/o Blocks to make a word or answer

questions(insomemodes).

To insert Letter Blocks:

a. Place the Letter Block on the slot.

b. Press down on the middle or bottom area

of Letter Block to press it into unit.

If you do not receive a response after the

letter block is inserted, please reinsert it.

6. VOLUME SWITCH

Switch the Volume Switch to adjust the

volume.

7. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF

To preserve battery life, the VTech®Lil’ Speller Phonics StationTM

will automatically turn off after several minutes without input. The unit

can be turned on again by pressing the On/Off Button.

PRODUCT FEATURES

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ACTIVITIES

1. LETTERS & PHONICS

Time to learn letters and phonics. Insert the

Letter Block into any slot to hear the letter

name and phonic sound.

2. LETTER ORDER

Watch carefully to see which letter is

missing. Plug in the correct Letter Block to

complete the correct letter order.

3. WORD EXPLORER

Put in 3 Letter Blocks to spell a word! Let’s

see how many words you can make.

4. SUPER SPELLER

Spelling time! The Spelling Bee will show a

3-letter word and a corresponding picture.

Then plug in Letter Blocks to spell the word.

After you spell several words successfully,

you will automatically advance to a bonus

round where you will spell rhyming words.

ACTIVITIES

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CARE & MAINTENANCE/TROUBLESHOOTING

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. 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 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.

For information on this product warranty, please call VTech

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

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NOTE

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 VTech®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, 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.

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