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Printed in China
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User’s Manual
ABC Text & Go
TM
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing VTech
®
ABC Text & Go
TM
!
The ABC Text & Go
TM
Combines age-appropriate preschool curriculum
with a big-kid techy feel for a fun and engaging learning experience.
Featuring a QWERTY keyboard and eight great activities, your child
will learn letters, words, typing skills, numbers, counting and more as
they play with the ABC Text & Go
TM
! Fun animations, a simulated
texting experience, cheerful music, and encouraging phrases add to
the enjoyment.
Introduction
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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• OneVTech
®
ABC Text & Go
TM
• Oneuser’smanual
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.
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.
3. Install 3 new “AA” (LR6/AM-3)
batteries following the diagram inside
the battery box. (The use of new,
alkaline batteries is recommended for
maximum performance.)
4. Replace the battery cover.
BATTERY NOTICE
• The use of new alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum
performance.
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
Getting Started
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• 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).
• Onlybatteriesofthesameorequivalenttypeasrecommendedare
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.
• Donotdisposeofbatteriesinre.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.
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 SWITCH
Switch the Volume Switch between low,
medium and high volumes.
Product Features
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3. 8 ACTIVITY BUTTONS
Press one of the eight Activity Buttons to
enter an activity.
4. 4 DIRECTION CURSORS
Press the Cursor left, right, up or down to
makeaselectionoranswerthequestionsin
related activities.
5. ENTER BUTTON
Press the Enter Buttontoconrmtheanswer
in related activities or send the message
you’vetypedintheMessagesactivity.
6. 26 LETTER BUTTONS
Press the Letter Buttons to learn letters
andobjects,oranswerquestionsinrelated
activities.
7. 10 NUMBER BUTTONS
Press the Number Buttons to learn numbers,
oranswerquestionsinrelatedactivities.
8. REPEAT BUTTON
Press the Repeat Button to hear an
instructionorquestionrepeated.Orpressthe
Repeat Button to hear the whole song in the
Letter Fun activity.
Product Features
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9. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech
®
ABC Text & Go
TM
will
automatically turn off after several minutes without input. The unit
can be turned on again by pressing the On/Off Button.
ACTIVITIES
Activity 1 Letter Fun
Press any of the A-Z Letter Buttons and learn
the letter, as well as an object that starts with
that letter.
Activity 2 Number Order
Three cubes will appear on screen. Find the
number that is missing and press it to complete
thesequence.
Activity 3 Beginning Letter
Watch the word that appears. Find the missing
rstlettertothewordandpressittocomplete
the word.
Activity 4 Counting Fun
How many objects are there? Count them up
and then press the correct Number Button to
answer.
Activity 5 Typing Fun
Watch the clouds in the sky and type out the
letters as you see them. Watch closely, because
the clouds will move across the screen.
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Activity 6 Message
You’vegotamessagefromyourpal!Watchthe
message and then press the Letter Buttons to
type your own message. Press the Enter Button
to send it to your pal.
Activity 7 Find The Twins
Watch the pal who appears on screen, then
use the Direction Cursors to scroll through the
differentpalsuntilyoundamatchingone.
Activity 8 Creation Station
Create your own robot pal! Use the Direction
Cursors and the Enter Button to create your
pal. Your pal will greet you once you create it.
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.
Activities / Care & Maintenance
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Troubleshooting / Note
TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the program/activity stops working or malfunctions,
please follow these steps:
1. Please 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, 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.
Note:
Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsfor
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
andcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedin
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
notoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrect
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver
• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthat
to which the receiver is connected
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp
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Note
Caution : Changesormodications not expressly approved by the party
responsibleforcompliancecouldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperate
theequipment.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES.OPERATIONISSUBJECTTOTHEFOLLOWINGTWO
CONDITIONS:(1)THISDEVICEMAYNOTCAUSEHARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE
THATMAYCAUSEUNDESIREDOPERATION.
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH
CANADIAN ICES-003.
CETAPPAREILNUMÉRIQUEDELACLASSEBESTCONFORME
ÀLANORMENMB-003DUCANADA.
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 that 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.
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