VTech Call ’n Learn Videophone User manual

Brand: VTech

Model: Call ’n Learn Videophone

Category: Toys & accessories

Type: User manual

User’s Manual

Call ’n Learn™ Videophone

91-01503-005

Printed in China

Dear Parent:

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. Whether it’s learning about letters, numbers,

geography or algebra, all VTech

learning products incorporate

advanced technologies and extensive curriculum to encourage

children of all ages to reach their potential.

When it comes to providing interactive products that enlighten,

entertain, and develop minds, at VTech

we see the potential in

every child.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech

Call ’n Learn™ Videophone

learning toy! We at VTech

are committed to providing the best possible

products to entertain and educate your child. Should you have any

questions or concerns please call our Consumer Services Department at

1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.

The VTech

Call ’n Learn™ Videophone learning toy will introduce

your child to numbers, counting, music, role-play and more! The moving

picture screens feature community helpers to help your child learn to call

important phone numbers while having fun playing make-believe. This

child-friendly design includes realistic phone features such as voice

activation, video mail, different phone sounds, a real working handset

and simulated video pictures. Most importantly, they can learn their

emergency phone numbers. Your child will be dialing their way to

entertaining education with the VTech

Call ’n Learn™ Videophone.

ACTIVITY

SELECTOR

VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH

DEMO BUTTON

ON/OFF BUTTON

NUMBER

BUTTONS

VIDEO MAIL BUTTON

PHONE HANDSET

LIGHT-UP LENS

SPEED DIAL

BUTTONS

6 PICTURE ROLLING SCREEN

VOICE ACTIVATION MICROPHONE

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• One VTech

Call ’n Learn™ Videophone 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.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the unit is OFF.

Locate the battery cover on the bottom

the unit. Use a coin or screwdriver to open

the battery cover.

3. Install 3 new “AA” (UM-3/LR6) batteries, as

illustrated.

The use of new, alkaline batteries is

recommended for maximum performance.

Replace the battery cover and tighten

the

screw to secure the battery cover.

WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE

BATTERIES.

BATTERY NOTICE

• 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).

• Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be

mixed.

• 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.

• Do not dispose of battery in fire.

NOTE: If the unit suddenly stops working or the sound becomes weak,

turn the unit off for 15 seconds, then turn it back on. If the problem

persists it may be caused by weak batteries. Please install a new set of

batteries and try the unit again.

TO BEGIN PLAY

1. To begin play, press the ON/OFF button.

The character pictures will start scrolling.

After the phone rings, you’ll hear “Operator.

Let’s make a call.” Then you will hear the

activity introduction of the selected activity.

2. Slide the ACTIVITY SELECTOR to choose

from the following activities:

• Call a Friend

• Safe Sounds

• Counting

• Community Helpers

• Music

3. To adjust the volume, slide the VOLUME

CONTROL SWITCH, located beside the

number buttons, to ( ) for high volume

or ( ) for low volume.

4. Press any of the NUMBER BUTTONS to

hear either number key tones or the

number identified.

5. Press the light-up VIDEO MAIL BUTTON

to hear voice mail messages.

6. Pick up the PHONE HANDSET to hear the

characters speak to you.

7. To turn the unit off, press the ON/OFF

button. You will hear the operator say “Bye

Bye” followed by a short tune.

Note: If there is no input for approximately 3

minutes, the unit will automatically shut

off.

ACTIVITIES

A. CALL A FRIEND

1. Slide the activity selector to CALL A

FRIEND.

2. You will hear the operator say “Let’s make a call. To make a speedy

call, press the blue button.” You can

choose to call Officer Pete, Fireman Frank,

Doctor Allbetter, or a group of friends.

Press any of the 4 blue speed dial buttons

to select a character.

3. Once a speed dial button is pressed, you

will hear a phone dial tone. The scrolling

screen will move to the character you

selected. The characters will identify

themselves followed by a fun phrase. For

example, you will hear “Officer Pete.

What’s your emergency?” After the

character has spoken, you may select

another character by pressing a different

speed dial button. If there is no input for

approximately 30 seconds, the operator

will appear and guide you in making

another call.

4. If you press the number buttons, you will

hear a number key tone.

B. SAFE SOUNDS

1. Slide the activity selector to SAFE

SOUNDS.

2. You will hear the operator say “Match this

sound!” Then you will hear a sound effect

that relates to one of the characters on the

scrolling screens. For example, you will

hear a heart beat sound. Press Doctor

Allbetter’s speed dial button to match the

sound. The scrolling screen will move to

the picture of Doctor Allbetter.

3. If you answer correctly, you will hear a

positive phrase and then the operator will

ask a new question.

4. If you answer incorrectly, the operator will

say “Sorry, this sounds matches Officer

Pete. Try again!” If you answer incorrectly

after 3 tries, the operator will say the

correct answer and the scrolling screen will

move to the related character.

5. If you press any of the number buttons,

you will hear a number key tone.

C. COUNTING

1. Slide the activity selector to COUNTING.

2. You will hear the operator say “Let’s count!”

Then one of the scrolling screens will stop

randomly at one of the screens. Next, the

operator will give you an instruction such

as “Count the objects from Fireman

Frank.” Count the objects on the screen.

To answer the question, press the number

buttons.

3. If you answer correctly, you will hear a

positive phrase followed by a new

question.

4. If you answer incorrectly, you will hear

“Sorry, try again!” If you answer incorrectly

after 3 tries, the operator will say the

correct answer followed by “Try again

later.”

D. COMMUNITY HELPERS

1. Slide the activity selector to COMMUNITY

HELPERS.

2. You will hear the operator say “Your friends

need help! Quick call Officer Pete.” Then

the operator will ask you to call one of the

four characters by saying their phone

number. For example, you will hear

“Officer Pete’s number is 911.” Press the

number buttons to call the character.

3. If you press the number buttons correctly,

you will hear a positive phrase followed by

a new question. The scrolling screen will

move to Officer Pete and he will say a

safety phrase. For example, you will hear

“Officer Pete. Safety’s always first!” Then

a new question will be asked.

4. If you press the number buttons incorrectly,

you will hear “Sorry, try again!” If you

answer incorrectly after 3 tries, the

operator will say the correct answer

followed by “Sorry, the number is XXX-

XXXX. Try again later.”

E. MUSIC

1. Slide the activity selector to MUSIC.

2. You will hear the operator say “Let’s make

music!” Then the scrolling screen will stop

at the Melody Selection screen. Press any

of the number buttons to hear 10 different

melodies. The number buttons correspond

to the following melodies:

1 - Bingo

2 - Mary Had A Little Lamb

3 - On Top of Old Smokey

4 - Take Me Out to the Ball Game

5 - This Old Man

6 - How Much is that Doggie?

7 - Old MacDonald Had a Farm

8 - Ring Around the Rosie

9 - Pop! Goes the Weasel

0 - The Alphabet Song

VIDEO MAIL (VOICE MAIL MESSAGES)

1. In the CALL A FRIEND activity, you will

receive video mail messages whenever the

learning toy is idle for 1 minute. You can

receive up to 2 different video mail

messages.

2. Each time you retrieve a video mail, the

Video Mail button will light up. Press the

button to retrieve your messages and you

will hear your messages.

3. After you press the button, the scrolling

screen will move to the character who left

a message. Listen as he or she talks to

you!

INCOMING CALL (VOICE ACTIVATION)

1. For additional surprise and role-play fun, a special voice activation

feature has been included. To activate this, you can select any of the

activities.

2. When the phone rings after 90 seconds, one of the scrolling screens

will stop at a character if the handset is picked up. The character will

say a fun phrase, for example, "Can you play?" Then you may talk to

the character. The learning toy will detect your voice and the character

will respond accordingly.

NOTE: The noise level of the environment around you will affect the voice

activation feature. Please be sure you speak close to the voice activation

microphone so your voice can be detected.

DEMO

When the DEMO button is pressed, you will

see the scrolling screens move and you will

also hear fun phrases that are included in the

learning toy. If the learning toy is off, press

the DEMO button and it will turn on

automatically. After the demonstration is

complete, the learning toy will automatically

shut off.

AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF

To preserve battery life, the VTech

Call ’n Learn™ Videophone learning

toy will automatically turn off after 3 minutes without input. It can be

turned on again by pressing the ON/OFF button.

CARE AND 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 surface and do not expose the unit to

moisture or water.

5. Do not put excess pressure on the screen.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Creating and developing preschool 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 1-800-267-7377 in Canada with any problems and/or

suggestions that you might have. A service representative will be

happy to help you.

NOTE:

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not

installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions, it may cause interference to radio and

television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply within

the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the

specifications in Sub-part J of Part 15 FCC rules, which are designed to

provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential

installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference

with radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• reorient the receiving antenna

• relocate this product with respect to the receiver

• move this product away from the receiver

VTech Call ’n Learn Videophone User manual

Brand: VTech

Model: Call ’n Learn Videophone

Category: Toys & accessories

Type: User manual

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