Introduction
The VTech Chomp and Count Dino is an interactive learning toy designed for toddlers aged 12 months to 3 years. This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, and maintaining your Chomp and Count Dino to ensure a fun and educational experience.
Image: The VTech Chomp and Count Dino in green, shown with its interactive food pieces.
Setup
Battery Installation
- Locate the battery compartment on the underside of the Dino.
- Using a screwdriver, open the battery compartment cover.
- Insert 2 AA batteries, ensuring correct polarity (+/-). Two AA batteries are included for demonstration purposes; replace with new batteries for regular use.
- Securely close the battery compartment cover.
Initial Use
- Remove the dinosaur from its packaging.
- Ensure batteries are correctly installed.
- Adjust the volume using the volume control switch located on the toy.
Features & Operation
Interactive Feeding
The Chomp and Count Dino recognizes the eight brightly colored food pieces as you feed them into its mouth. It provides fun responses, teaching about colors, food names, shapes, and counting.
Image: A close-up view of the Dino's mouth as a colorful food piece is inserted.
Image: A child actively feeding the VTech Chomp and Count Dino.
Learning Modes & Buttons
The Dino offers both counting and meal modes. Utilize the 5 shape buttons to learn shapes and numbers. Rotate the spinning disc to activate sing-along songs and melodies.
Image: A child pressing one of the numbered shape buttons on the Dino's side.
Pull-Along Play
The Dino is designed as a pull toy, interacting with sounds and phrases as it is pulled or pushed along, encouraging gross motor skills and imaginative play.
Image: A child pulling the VTech Chomp and Count Dino across the floor.
Volume Control & Auto Shut-Off
The toy includes volume control for adjustable sound levels. An auto shut-off feature is integrated to conserve battery life when the toy is not in use.
Product Care & Maintenance
- Wipe the toy with a damp cloth to clean. Do not immerse in water.
- Keep the toy away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
- Remove batteries if the toy will not be used for an extended period to prevent leakage.
Troubleshooting
- No Sound/Intermittent Sound: Check battery installation. Replace with fresh batteries if necessary. Ensure the volume is not set to the lowest level.
- Toy Not Responding: Turn the toy off and then on again. Check battery levels.
- Food Pieces Not Recognized: Ensure food pieces are inserted correctly and fully into the Dino's mouth.
Specifications
- Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 10 x 4.9 inches
- Item Weight: 1.64 pounds
- Item Model Number: 80-157700
- Manufacturer Recommended Age: 12 months - 3 years
- Batteries: 2 AA batteries required (included for demo)
- Manufacturer: VTech
- Release Date: June 27, 2014
Warranty & Support
For warranty information or product support, please refer to the contact details provided on the product packaging or visit the official VTech website. Keep your purchase receipt for warranty claims.
