V-tech USA Explore & Learn Map User manual

Printed in China

91-002476-000-000

User’s Manual

USA Explore & Learn MapTM

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

Introduction

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech®USA Explore & Learn MapTM!

USA Explore & Learn MapTM is an exciting learning board that introduces

age-appropriate curriculum through 10 engaging activities. With the touch-

sensitive sensors, your child will be able to explore and learn the 50

United States of America, as well as fun facts about the states’ geography,

sizes, animals, famous places, ﬂowers, occupations, specialties and more!

Cheerful music, colorful pictures, and encouraging voice add to the overall

enjoyment.

ON/OFF

BUTTON

50 TOUCH-

SENSITIVE

SENSORS

TEN

ACTIVITY

BUTTONS

VOLUME

CONTROL

SWITCH

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• One VTech®USA Explore & Learn MapTM

• One user’s manual

WARNING: All packing materials, such as tape, plastic sheets,

packing lockers, wire ties and tags are not part of this

toy, and should be discarded for your child’s safety.

Demo strip removal:

When the product is taken out of the packaging, please remove the demo

strip from the unit to activate normal play mode.

NOTE: Please keep instruction 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 bottom

of the unit. Use a coin or screwdriver to

loosen the screw.

3. Install 3 new “AA” size (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.

Getting Started

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).

• 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.

Battery Notice

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. ON/OFF BUTTON

Press the ON/OFF BUTTON to turn the unit

ON. Press it again to turn the unit OFF.

2. VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH

Slide the VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH

between low, medium and high volumes.

3. ACTIVITY BUTTONS

Press the ten ACTIVITY BUTTONS to enter

corresponding games.

4. 50 TOUCH-SENSITIVE SENSORS

Press one of the 50 TOUCH-SENSITIVE

SENSORS to hear the states’ names and facts,

or to answer questions in related activities.

Product Features

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1: State Search

Press the 50 TOUCH-SENSITIVE SENSORS to learn the names of the

states.

Activity 2: My Neighbor

Press any of the states’ sensors and discover who its neighbors are.

Activity 3: Big & Small

Which states are bigger than others? Press the 50 TOUCH-SENSITIVE

SENSORS and ﬁnd out!

Activity 4: Explore & Discover

Discover some interesting objects inside the states. Press the 50 TOUCH-

SENSITIVE SENSORS to explore. The objects include animals, ﬂowers,

people, specialties and famous places.

Activity 5: State Fun

Help ﬁnd the state that we’re looking for. Press the 50 TOUCH-SENSITIVE

SENSORS to answer.

Activity 6: Animal Adventure

Join us on an animal adventure! Look for the correct animal and press the

50 TOUCH-SENSITIVE SENSORS to answer.

Activities

Activity 7: Famous Finds

Do you know where some of the most famous places in the United States

are? Press the 50 TOUCH-SENSITIVE SENSORS to answer.

Activity 8: Quick Quest

Here’s a challenge for you: listen for the objects that we’re looking for and

ﬁnd them all as fast as you can! You have to ﬁnish each question within the

time limit. Press the 50 TOUCH-SENSITIVE SENSORS to answer.

Activity 9: We the People

Can you ﬁnd the different people on the map? Listen closely and press the 50

TOUCH-SENSITIVE SENSORS to answer.

Activity 10: Specialty Search

Some states are known for their specialties. Help ﬁnd them on the map by

pressing the 50 TOUCH-SENSITIVE SENSORS to answer.

Activities

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, then 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 unit 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.

Care & Maintenance

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.

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 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.

Caution : changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party

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

equipment.

Note

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