V-tech Write & Learn Letter Pad Manuel utilisateur
91-02161-000
© 2005 VTECH
Printed in China
Write & Learn
Letter Pad™
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.
PreschoolLearning™ features funcharactersandinviting 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 be
introduced to fun school subjects such as art class, music class and
even recess! 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.vtech.com
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Write & Learn Letter Pad™
learning toy!
The Write & Learn Letter Pad™ is the perfect introduction to
developingearly printingskills. Designedforsmallhands, thishandheld
pad teaches children simple drawing skills, objects, and letter stroke
order, step by step. As they draw on the writing pad with their round
writingpencil,theirdrawingswillappearontheinteractivescreen. With
the Write & Learn Letter Pad™, preschoolers will be on the right path
to writing, a skill that lasts a lifetime!
Introduction
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ON/OFF Button
3 Activity Buttons
26 Letter Buttons
Repeat Button
Interactive Screen
Eraser
Writing Pad
Round Pencil
Checkmark Icon
‘X’ Icon
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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
- One VTech®Write & Learn Letter Pad™ learning toy
- One instruction 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.
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the
bottom of the unit.
3. Open the battery cover.
4. Install 3 new “AA” batteries following
the diagram inside the battery box.
(The use of new, alkaline batteries is
recommended for maximum
performance.)
5. Replace the battery cover.
BATTERY NOTICE
• Installbatteries correctly observingthe polarity (+,-) signs toavoid
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.
Getting Started
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• 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
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
PressoneofthethreeACTIVITYBUTTONS
to select an activity.
3. LETTER BUTTONS
Press the 26 LETTER BUTTONS to learn
letters, phonics, a related object, and the
proper letter strokes, depending on the
activity selected.
4. ERASER
Slide the ERASER to erase your writing or
drawing from the writing pad.
Product Features
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5. REPEAT BUTTON
Press the REPEAT BUTTON to hear the
current instruction repeated.
6. CHECKMARK ICON
Touch the CHECKMARK ICON to enter your writing/drawing on
the interactive screen.
7. “X” ICON
Touch the “X” ICON to erase your writing/drawing from the
interactive screen.
8. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®Write & Learn Letter Pad™
will automatically turn off after several minutes without input. The
unit can be turned on again by pressing the ON/OFF BUTTON.
ACTIVITIES
1. Drawing Shapes
• Presstheactivitybuttontoselectthisactivity.
• This activity teaches pre-writing skills by
showing how to draw simple lines and
shapes. The interactive screen will display
basic strokes such as straight lines, curves,
circles, slanted lines, and more. Simply
follow the instructions to practice these
simple pre-writing skills on the writing pad.
Activities
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• Press a letter button to hear the letter name and learn the lines
related to this letter. For example, you will hear “A. Let’s practice
lines before we writeA.” Then you will learn to draw lines that form
the letter A. When you are done practicing these lines, press the
checkmark icon to see your drawing appear on the interactive
screen!
2. Letter Writing
• Presstheactivitybuttontoselectthisactivity.
• Thisactivityteachesyoutowriteletters,step
by step. Each stroke is identified and
displayed on the interactive screen.
• Press a letter button to hear the letter name
and its phonetic sound. Then learn how to write capital letters,
step by step. Watch the interactive screen to see how each letter
is formed. Then practice writing these strokes on the writing pad.
When you’re done, press the checkmark icon and your letter will
appear on the interactive screen!
3. Doodle ‘n Draw
• Presstheactivitybuttontoselect thisactivity.
• Thisactivityteachesyouhowtodrawobjects
that relate to a specific letter. The objects
are taught step-by-step.
• Press a letter button to hear the letter name
and a related object. Then learn how to draw objects step by step
by watching the interactive screen. When you’re done drawing on
the writing pad, press the checkmark icon to see your drawing
appear on the interactive screen!Also, as you draw, fun songs will
play! 6
Activities
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MELODY LIST
A – Alphabet Song
B – Bingo
C – Chopsticks
D – Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze
E – Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
F – Farmer in the Dell
G –1,2,3,4,5
H – Happy Farmer
I – Itsy Bitsy Spider
J – Jack and Jill
K –When the Saints go Marching In
L – London Bridge
M – Mary Had a Little Lamb
N –The Entertainer
O – Old MacDonald Had a Farm
P – Pop! Goes the Weasel
Q – Can Can
R – Rockin’ Robin
S – Sailing
T – Teddy Bear Picnic
U –William Tell Overture
V – I’ve Been Working on the Railroad
W – Waltz of the Flowers
X – 1812 Overture
Y – Yankee Doodle
Z - The Animal Fair 7
Activities
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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 a hard surface and do not expose the unit
to moisture or water
TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the program/activity stops working, please follow
these steps:
1. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.
2. Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace the batteries.
3. Turn the unit ON. The unit should now be ready to play again.
4. If the product still does not work, replace with an entire set of new
batteries.
Iftheproblempersists,pleasecallour 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 / Troubleshooting
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Other Information
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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
interferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethat interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determinedby turningtheequipmentoff and on,theuseris 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 radio/TV technician for help.
Caution:changesor modifications not expressly approved by theparty
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
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