VTech Sort and Learn Car - User's Manual

VTech's Commitment to Child Development

VTech develops toys designed to teach and entertain at the right developmental level, catering to a child's changing needs and abilities. The product range includes:

• VTech Baby: Toys stimulating interest through textures, sounds, and colours for ages Birth-36 months.
• Pre-School Toys: Interactive toys fostering imagination and language development for ages 3-6 years.
• Electronic Learning Computers: Inspiring computers for curriculum-related learning for ages 4-10 years.

For more information, visit www.vtechuk.com.

Introduction

The Sort and Learn Car is a musical shape sorting toy. Engage with puppy's car to hear cheerful tunes, fun sound effects, learn shape names, and count along. Press the piano keys on the front to learn colours, play musical notes, or change the music tempo. Inserting shapes when a melody plays triggers sound effects. Pulling the car activates fun phrases, a sing-along song, and the dog rocking side-to-side. Headlights flash in response to actions. Pieces store inside the car, released by opening the boot. The pull-along cord retracts into the battery compartment.

Key Components:

• Opening Boot
• Rolling Wheels
• Light-Up Headlights
• 5 Shape Sorter Pieces
• Pull-Along Cord
• On/Off Button
• Mode Selector Switch
• Rock-Along Puppy
• 3 Piano Buttons

Included in This Package

• One VTech® Sort and Learn Car
• Five shape sorter pieces
• One instruction manual

WARNING: All packing materials (tape, plastic sheets, locks, tags) are not part of the toy and should be discarded for child safety.

NOTE: Keep this manual for important information.

Instructions

Battery Notice

• Use new alkaline batteries for maximum performance.
• Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended.
• Do not mix battery types (alkaline, carbon-zinc, rechargeable Ni-Cd, Ni-MH) or new and used batteries.
• Do not use damaged batteries.
• Insert batteries with the correct polarity.
• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
• Remove batteries during long periods of non-use.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Remove rechargeable batteries before charging (if removable).
• Rechargeable batteries require adult supervision for charging.

DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.

Product Features

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1. On/Off Button: Press the button on top to turn the unit on or off.
2. Automatic Shut-off: To preserve battery life, the VTech® Sort and Learn Car automatically powers down after 30 seconds of inactivity. The unit can be reactivated by inserting a shape, pressing any button, or pushing/pulling the car.
3. Modes of Play: The toy features two modes: Learning and Music.

Activities

1. Powering On: Press the On/Off button.
   • In Learning Mode: Hear sounds, phrases, and a sing-along song.
   • In Music Mode: Hear sounds, phrases, and a melody.
   The headlights flash with the sounds.
2. Inserting Shape Sorter Pieces: Insert pieces into the correct spaces.
   • In Learning Mode: Hear the shape identified, fun phrases, and sound effects.
   • In Music Mode: Hear the shape identified and a melody. When a melody is playing, inserting pieces triggers additional sounds.
   Open the boot to release the shapes. The headlights flash with the sounds.
3. Using the Piano Buttons: Press the three piano buttons on the bonnet.
   • In Learning Mode: Hear colours identified, road safety phrases, and play a shape finding game. Correctly finding the shape within 5 seconds yields a rewarding tune. Incorrect answers or exceeding 5 seconds result in a normal reaction.
   • In Music Mode: Play musical notes. Control tempo: Press the Green Piano Button to speed up, the Yellow Piano Button to slow down, or the Red Piano Button to stop the melody.
   The headlights flash with the sounds.
4. Pulling or Pushing the Car: Use the pull-along cord (located or stored in the battery compartment).
   • In Learning Mode: Hear fun phrases or a sing-along song.
   • In Music Mode: Hear the sing-along song and melodies sung by the dog.
   The dog rocks side-to-side as the car is pulled. The headlights flash with the sounds.
5. Sleep Mode: If there is no input for approximately 10 seconds, the unit prompts to find a piano key. After another 10 seconds of inactivity, it plays the theme song, then says "bye bye" and enters sleep mode.

Melody List

1. London Bridge
2. The Wheels on the Bus
3. Oh My Darling Clementine
4. This Old Man
5. Pop Goes The Weasel
6. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

Sing-Along Song Lyrics

(To the tune of London Bridge)

• Make the road a safer place,
• All hold hands,
• Please don't race!
• Stop and listen,
• Look both ways,
• When you're crossing.

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 will not be 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 the program or activity stops working or malfunctions, 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. If the product still does not work, replace with a new set of batteries.

If the problem persists, contact VTech Consumer Services at 01235 546810 (from UK) or +44 1235 546810 (outside UK). A service representative will assist you.

IMPORTANT NOTE: VTech is committed to product accuracy. While every effort is made to ensure information is correct, errors can occur. VTech stands behind its products and encourages customers to contact Consumer Services with any problems or suggestions.

The product is a CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT.

Product Warranty

Thank you for choosing this quality VTech product. We hope it brings many hours of entertainment, imaginative play, and learning.

The product is covered by a one-year warranty from the date of purchase against defects in materials or workmanship.

Warranty Terms:

• The product may be returned to the place of purchase or to VTech Electronics Europe plc (address below) with proof of purchase. No replacement will be provided without proof of purchase.
• VTech Electronics Europe plc will examine the product. If found defective due to faulty materials or workmanship, it will be replaced at VTech's discretion.
• This warranty is void if the product is damaged due to misuse, modification, unauthorized repair, faulty batteries, battery discharge, or incorrect electrical connections.
• The warranty is personal to the original purchaser and is not transferable.
• Breakages to the LCD screen are not covered by the warranty.
• Returns to VTech Electronics Europe plc should include a cheque or postal order for £1.50 towards the cost of return postage and packaging.
• Products returned should be addressed carefully to avoid transit damage and include details of the fault, name, and address. (Do not include batteries or adaptor).
• VTech Electronics Europe plc, c/o Tablogix Limited, 200 Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4TA.

THIS WARRANTY IS OFFERED AS AN EXTRA BENEFIT AND DOES NOT AFFECT CONSUMERS' STATUTORY RIGHTS.

This warranty is valid for the UK and Eire only. For products purchased outside the UK and Eire, please contact your local distributor or place of purchase.