V-tech Spin & Giggle Gears User manual
User's Manual
© 2005 VTech
Printed in China
91-02129-000
Spin & Giggle Gears
TM
Dear Parent:
Ever notice the look on your baby’s face when they learn something
newthroughtheirowndiscovery?Theseself-accomplishedmoments
are a parent’s greatest reward. To help fulfill them, VTech®created
the Infant Learning‚ series of toys.
These unique interactive learning toys directly respond to what
children do naturally – play! Using innovative technology, these
toys react to baby’s interactions, making each play experience fun
and unique as they learn age-appropriate concepts like first words,
numbers, shapes, colors and music. More importantly, VTech®’s
Infant Learning toys develop baby’s mental and physical abilities
by inspiring, engaging and teaching.
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 the
important job of helping your child learn and grow!
Sincerely,
Your Friends at VTech®
To learn more about InfantLearning‚and other VTech®toys,visit
www.vtech.com
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Introduction
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INTRODUCTION
Thankyou for purchasing the VTech®Spin & Giggle GearsTM learning
toy!
The VTech® Spin & Giggle GearsTM is an electronic panel for toddlers
9 months and up. Twist, turn and spin the six brightly colored gears
and be rewarded with lessons in color identification, feelings, sounds
and music. Spin the roller for fun sounds and phrases and bright,
cheerfulgraphics.Theshootingstar andbirdslidersand multipleturning
gears encourage exploration and fine motor skill developlement. The
happy cloud button flashes along with all phrases, sounds and music.
ON/OFF/VOLUMECONTROLSWITCH
TURNING GEARS LIGHT-UP CLOUD
BUTTON
ROLLER
SLIDING BIRD
SLIDING STAR
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Instructions & Activities
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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
•OneVTech® Spin & Giggle GearsTM learning toy
• One instruction 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.
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 screwdriver
to loosen the screw.
3. Install 2 new “AA” size (UM3/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 the battery cover.
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BATTERY NOTICE
• Installbatteries correctly observingthepolarity(+, -) signs toavoid
leakage.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not use batteries of different types.
• Remove batteries from the equipment when the unit will not be
used for an extended period of time.
• Do not dispose of battery in fire.
• Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended
are to be used.
• Donotmixalkaline, standard (carbon-zinc)orrechargeable(nickel-
cadmium) batteries.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. ON/OFF/VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH
To turn the unit ON, slide the ON/OFF/VOLUME CONTROL
SWITCH to the LOW VOLUME ( ) or the HIGH VOLUME ( )
position. To turn the unit OFF, slide the ON/OFF/VOLUME
CONTROL SWITCH to the OFF ( ) position.
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2. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the Spin & Giggle GearsTM learning toy will
automaticallypower-downafter approximately 20 seconds without
input.Theunitcanbeturnedon againbypressing,turningorsliding
any of the features.
ACTIVITIES
1. Slide the on/off/volume control
switch toturntheuniton.Youwillhear
a song followed by a fun phrase. The
lights will flash with the sound.
2. Press the moon and sun button to
learnaboutopposites,colors,feelings
and hear melodies relating to the
feelings. The light will flash with the
sound.
"Good night!"
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3. Turn the gears to learn about colours,
feelingsandheara varietyofmelodies.
The light will flash with the sound.
4. Press the light-up cloud button to
hear a song or melody. The light will
flash with the sound.
5. Spin the roller to hear fun sounds and
phrases.Allthegearswill turn, the star
will move back and forth and the bird
will move up and down. The light will
flash with the sound.
"Roundandround
we go!"
"Orangemakesme
feel excited!"
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Care & Maintenance
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MELODY LIST
1. Bicycle Built for Two
2. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
3. Rock-a-bye Baby
4. Can Can
5. Wheels on the Bus
6. If You’re Happy and You Know It
SUNG SONG LYRICS (to the tune of This Old Man)
A twirl, a swirl, a spin.
It makes me want to grin!
Watch as they go around
Even upside down!
CARE & MAINTENANCE
1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
2. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and 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.
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Troubleshooting
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the program/activity stops working, 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 ON. The unit should now be ready to play again.
5. Iftheproductstilldoesnotwork, replace with anewsetofbatteries.
Iftheproblempersists,pleasecallourConsumerServicesDepartment
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 at 1-800-
520-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing Infant 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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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
interferenceina residentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determinedbyturningtheequipment offandon,the user isencouraged
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
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION ISSUBJECTTOTHE FOLLOWINGTWO CONDITIONS:
(1)THISDEVICEMAYNOTCAUSEHARMFULINTERFERENCE,AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUSTACCEPTANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN
ICES-003.
CETAPPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LACLASSE B EST CONFORME À
LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.
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