V-tech Thomas & Friends: Letter Engine User manual

User’s Manual

Thomas & FriendsTM Letter Engine

Dear Parent,

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

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

has developed the Preschool Learning series of interactive toys.

Preschool Learning features fun characters and inviting school

themes that use technology to capture a child’s attention and teach

important preschool skills like spelling, counting and the alphabet.

These vital skills are taught in a way that’s both fun and highly

engaging to maintain a child’s interest. Children will also develop

critical reasoning skills, enhance their ﬁne motor skills, and engage

in exciting role-play activities for endless hours of learning fun!

With Preschool Learning, learning is fun from day one!

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 Preschool Learning and other VTech®toys,

visit

www.vtechkids.com

Introduction

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Thomas & FriendsTM Letter

Engine!

The Thomas & FriendsTM Letter Engine is an interactive letter board

that’s packed full of fun activities. Press the letter buttons to learn the

alphabet, words, and phonics. You can also play music and listen to

cheerful engine whistles and fun sound effects. Features a built-in

handle so you can take your letter engine with you wherever you go!

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• One VTech®Thomas & FriendsTM Letter Engine

• 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.

ON/OFF

BUTTON

ACTIVITY

BUTTONS

LETTER BUTTONS

MUSIC

BUTTON

OBJECT LABELS

VOLUME CONTROL

SWITCH AT THE

BOTTOM OF THE UNIT

FACE BUTTON

REPEAT BUTTON

Getting Started

GETTING STARTED

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

2. Locate the battery cover on the

bottom of the unit. Use a coin or

screwdriver to open the battery

cover.

3. Install 2 new “AA” (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.

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 ﬁre.

• 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

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. ON/OFF BUTTON

To turn the unit ON, press the ON/OFF

BUTTON.

Press the ON/OFF BUTTON again to

turn the unit OFF.

2. ACTIVITY BUTTONS

Press the ACTIVITY BUTTONS to

select an activity to play.

3. LETTER BUTTONS

Press the 26 LETTER BUTTONS to

learn letters and their sounds or to

give a response/answer in the related

activity.

4. MUSIC BUTTON

Press the MUSIC BUTTON to hear

a fun song. Press the button again to

hear a different song!

Product Features / Activities

5. Repeat Button

Press the REPEAT BUTTON during a

game to hear the question again or to

listen to something that you might have

missed.

6. FACE BUTTON

Press the FACE BUTTON to hear

Thomas’ whistle and a special message

from Sir Topham Hatt!

7. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF

To preserve battery life, the VTech®Thomas & FriendsTM Letter

Engine will automatically turn off after several minutes without

input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing the ON/OFF

BUTTON.

ACTIVITIES

1. Word Play

Sir Topham Hatt will ask you to ﬁnd an object, place, or engine.

Press the LETTER BUTTONS to answer.

If you do not ﬁnd the correct answer, after three times, Sir Topham

Hatt will give the correct answer.

2. Letter Time

Sir Topham Hatt will ask you for the beginning letter of a certain

object, place, or engine. Press the LETTER BUTTONS to answer

or hear the related letter name. 5

Activities / Care & Maintenance

3. Music Maker

Press the LETTER BUTTONS to hear cheerful melodies. Keep

pressing the same button to speed up the music!

4. Phonics Fun

In this activity, you will be asked to match a letter with the sound

that it makes.

Press the LETTER BUTTONS that correspond to the letter sounds.

If you do not ﬁnd the correct answer, after three times, Sir Topham

Hatt will give the correct answer.

5. Find It

In this activity, help Sir Topham Hatt ﬁnd items around the track.

Press the corresponding LETTER BUTTONS to visit engines and

places!

If you do not ﬁnd the correct answer, after three times, Sir Topham

Hatt will give the correct answer.

6. Quiz Time

In this activity, you will play a fun quiz game. Press the corresponding

LETTER BUTTONS to answer Sir Topham Hatt’s questions.

If you do not ﬁnd the correct answer, after three times, Sir Topham

Hatt will give the correct answer.

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. 6

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 a new set of

batteries.

Note: The demo tag should be removed automatically when the product

is taken out of the packaging. If the demo tag is still in position

when you begin play, please remove it from the bottom of the

unit to activate normal play mode.

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.

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, 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.

Troubleshooting

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