V-tech Twist 4 User manual

Twist 4™

2008 VTECH

Printed in China

91-002297-000

Dear Parent,

You know how important learning the fundamentals is to your child’s

future. As a parent, you take the most critical role in establishing an

active learning environment.And nowadays toys have become a very

important part of that environment. So we are excited to announce

that VTech®has developed Twist 4™.

Twist 4™ directly responds to what children do naturally—play!

Twist 4™ uses a twistable LCD screen to activate four different

games, making each experience fun and unique. While playing,

your child will learn age-appropriate concepts like spelling and

vocabulary. Additionally Twist 4™ develops your child’s problem

solving skills and logical ability with fun, challenging games.

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 succeed!

Sincerely,

Your Friends at VTech®

To learn more about the Grade School Learning Series and other

VTech®toys, visit www.VTechkids.com

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Twist 4™!

Come on! It’s time to twist and learn with Twist 4™!Twist 4™ has both

a Clock mode and a Game mode. Set the Clock mode for when you

need to keep an eye on the time. Then, when you are ready for some

fun, twist the screen around to any side and play a cool learning game.

Twist 4™ is loaded with math, logic, pattern, and spelling games that

will really get your brain going! With a smart and fashionable design,

it’s sure to be popular with kids of all ages! Its compact size makes it

both the perfect room accessory and portable gadget. Plus, the hand

strap allows for convenient carrying!

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

VTech®Twist 4™

Instruction manual

Hand strap

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.

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GAME BUTTON

CLOCK BUTTON

LCD SCREEN

INTRODUCTION

PLAY BUTTONS

HAND STRAP

GETTING STARTED

BATTERY INSTALLATION

Make sure the unit is in CLOCK MODE.

Locate the battery cover on the bottom of

the unit. Use a coin or screwdriver to loosen

the screw.

Install 3 new “AAA” (UM-4/LR03) batteries

following the diagram inside the battery

box. (The use of new alkaline batteries is

recommended for maximum performance. )

Replace the battery cover.

IMPORTANT:

When replacing the batteries, the Clock and all accumulated scores

will be reset.

BATTERY NOTICE

Do not try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being

charged.

Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.

Do not mix different types of batteries.

Do not mix new and used batteries.

Only use batteries of the recommended or equivalent type.

Always insert batteries properly matching the plus (+) and minus (-) signs.

Batteries that have run out of energy must be removed from the toy.

Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.

Do not use more batteries than recommended.

Remove batteries from the toy if it will not be used for an extended

period of time.

Do not dispose of batteries in ﬁre.

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GETTING STARTED

NOTE:

If the unit suddenly stops working or the sound becomes weak, remove the

batteries for15seconds,thenreset the batteriesandmakesure the batteries

are properly installed. If the problem persists, it may be caused by weak

batteries. Please install a new set of batteries and try the unit again.

WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE

BATTERIES.

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. ROTATABLE LCD PANEL

Twist the screen to different sides to play different games.

2. CLOCK BUTTON

Press the “Clock” button to activate the clock mode.

3. GAME BUTTON

Press the “Game” button to activate the game mode.

4. VOLUME SELECTOR

Slide the Volume Selector to adjust the volume to 3 different settings:

loud, low, or mute.

5. CLOCK SETTING BUTTONS

Press the “Clock” button to reset the clock. Hold the set button on the

right for 3 seconds and the hours digits on the left will ﬂash. Press the

+ or - buttons to set the hour between 1 and 12. Keep pressing the

arrow buttons passed the number 12 to alternate between AM and PM.

After setting the correct hour, press the “set” button again to jump to

the minute digits, which will ﬂash until set. Press the + or - buttons to

go between 00 and 59. To change the time again, just press the “set”

button for 3 seconds to jump back to the ﬂashing hours digits.

The default time is 12:00 AM and will display before setting the

clock and after changing the batteries.

PRODUCT FEATURES

6. TRUE OR FALSE MATH BUTTONS

After Twist 4™ asks the player a question, press the “True” or

“False” buttons to select the correct answer.

7. MISSING PATTERNS BUTTONS

Press these buttons to select the correct answer during the Missing

Patterns game.

8. SOUND SEQUENCE BUTTONS

Press these buttons to select the correct answer in the Sound

Sequence game.

9. SPEEDY SPELLER BUTTONS

Press these buttons to select the correct letters. Press the “Enter”

button to conﬁrm your answer. Press the “up” and “down” arrow

buttons to see a list of words you’ve already spelled.

10. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF

To preserve battery life, the VTech®Twist 4™ will automatically

exit the Game mode after several minutes without input and go to

the Clock mode.

11. REMOVE DEMO TAG

The demo tag should be removed and thrown away immediately

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.

SCORING AND LEVELS

The score is shown on the top of the screen during game play and

accumulates with every correct answer. The player advances to

a new level every four hundred points, as indicated by a level-up

animation and the number of points on the screen. As the level

increases, so does the difﬁculty.

PRODUCT FEATURES

LEVEL-UP SYSTEM:

Accumulated Score Level

400 Level 1 to Level 2

800 Level 2 to Level 3

1200 Level 3 to Level 4

ACTIVITIES

Hi there. Let’s play! By turning the LCD screen to one of the four sides,

you can play one of these four games:

1. True or False Math

A math equation will be shown. It may be

true or false. Press either the “True” or “False”

button to answer within the time limit. You have

only one chance to answer each question.

Three wrong answers will automatically end

the game and the player can choose to play

again from the beginning. The score will

reset to 0.

2. Missing Patterns

A sequence in a pattern is given with one or

more missing pictures. Choose the correct

missing picture that completes the pattern.

Three choices of possible answers are shown

at the bottom that correspond to the three

buttons. Press the corresponding button

to answer within the time limit. You have

only one chance to answer each question.

Three wrong answers will automatically

end the game and the player can choose

to play again from the beginning. The score

will reset to 0.

ACTIVITIES

3. Sound Sequence

Four different objects will be shown. Listen

carefully and remember the sequence of the

sounds. Repeat the sequence by pressing

the corresponding buttons in the correct order

withinthetimelimit. Youhaveonlyonechanceto

matcheach sequence. Three wrongsequences

will automatically end the game, and the player

can choose to play again from the beginning.

The score will reset to 0.

4. Speedy Speller

The screen will show 5 letters of a word out of

order. Unscramble the letters to spell as many

words as you can within the time limit. The

word length could be 3 letters, 4 letters, or

5 letters. You must successfully spell at least

5 words before you can progress to the next

word. Once 5 words have been spelled, a star

will appear on the screen to indicate that you can advance to the

next word when the time limit has expired. If you do not spell 5 or

more words before time is up, the game will end and the player can

choose to play again from the beginning. The score will reset to 0.

When you get 5 correct answers, press the cursor to view the history

of which words you already spelled. To skip to the next question,

press “Enter” when the screen says “Next question”.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Keep the Twist 4™ clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.

Never use solvents or abrasives.

Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat source.

Remove the batteries when not using it for an extended period of time.

Avoid dropping it. NEVER try to dismantle it.

Do not expose the Twist 4™ to moisture or water.

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ACTIVITIES

TROUBLE SHOOTING

1. If your VTech®Twist 4™ stops working properly 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 nothing happens when trying to set the clock or trying to play games:

Check to see that the batteries are aligned correctly according to

the diagram in the unit.

3. If you cannot hear any sounds:

Adjust the Volume Selector to turn up the sound level of the

speaker.

4. If the screen is frozen and not responding to any input:

Use the tip of a paper clip (or a similar object without a sharp tip) to

gently press the Reset hole at the back of the LCD screen.

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

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TROUBLE SHOOTING & TECHNICAL SUPPORT

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 electronics 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.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.

OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:

(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND

(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT 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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