User manual VTECH 3 IN 1 CRUISER

User's Manual First StepsTM 3-in-1 Cruiser © 2001 VTech Printed in China 91-01500-001-000 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 introducing numbers and letters, identifying colors and shapes, or stimulating senses with lights and music, all VTech® infant and toddler learning products encourage your child's natural growth and discovery skills. When it comes to providing electronic learning products that enlighten, entertain and develop minds, at VTech® we see the potential in every child. 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the VTech® First StepsTM 3-in-1 Cruiser 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® First StepsTM 3-in-1 Cruiser is a walker, ride-on and wagon for toddlers 6 months and up. Toddlers will have three times the fun walking, riding and hauling around with their 3-in-1 Cruiser. The removable activity panel attaches easily to all three modes and is packed with buttons, lights, phrases and fun sound effects. MAIN UNIT Please Note: The walker is intended for use with toddlers of approximately 6 months of age. We suggest the ride-on and wagon modes not be used until your child is walking. For your child's safety, adult supervision is recommended. This unit should not be used by children weighing more than 50lbs, excessive weight could damage this product. INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE One electronic activity panel One walker/ride-on/wagon unit One steering wheel 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. ACTIVITY PANEL OBJECT/SHAPE BUTTONS ON/OFF/MODE SELECTOR SWITCH TRANSMISSION KNOB BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF. 2. Locate the battery covers on the back of the activity panel and on the bottom of the main unit. Use a coin or screwdriver to loosen the screws. 3. Install 3 "AA" (UM-3/LR6) batteries into the activity panel and 2 "AA" (UM-3/LR6) into the main unit. (The use of new alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum performance.) HORN BUTTON ® LIGHT-UP EYES POLICE OFFICER BUTTON LIGHT-UP TRAFFIC BUTTONS ROLLER BALL LIGHT-UP LOCATION BUTTONS 4. Replace the battery covers and tighten the screws to secure the battery covers. 3 2 BATTERY NOTICE · · · · · · · Install batteries correctly observing the polarity ( +, - ) signs to avoid leakage. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not use batteries of different types. Remove exhausted or new batteries from the equipment when the unit will not be used for an extended period of time. Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries. The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Converting the ride-on to the walker 1. Insert the steering wheel into the hole on the top of the main unit and press down until it snaps into place. Once the steering wheel is locked into the main unit it cannot be removed. 2. Turn the main unit over. Pull the release tabs inwards, then pull the metal rod upwards. WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES. NOTE: If for some reason the program/activity stops working, 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. If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada, and a service representative will be happy to help you. With the VTech® First StepsTM 3-in-1 Cruiser safety comes first: To ensure your child's safety, the conversion of the walker, ride-on or wagon is an adult activity, not a child's activity. Please ensure the walker, ride-on or wagon is securely locked in either the upright or folded position to avoid injury. 4. Next, pull the legs towards you until the metal rod goes over the large white safety lock button and snaps into place. Pull back on legs to ensure they are securely locked. 5 3. To position the legs, rotate them to an upright position. 4 5. When the walker is in the upright position, the legs MUST be secured in the safety lock. Apply a small amount of pressure on the handle to ensure the legs are locked. 9. The assembly of the walker is now complete and ready to be used. 6. Fold the seat panel down and snap it into place. 10. To lock the front wheels, slide the brake switch located on the bottom of the main unit. Gently push on the walker to ensure the wheels are securely locked. Converting the walker to the ride-on 7. To attach the activity panel, pull up on the release tab and secure the activity panel to the seat until it snaps. 1. Turn the main unit over. Press down on the safety lock button. Pull the metal rod towards you, while the safety lock button is being pressed. This will unlock the metal rod allowing the legs to fold into the main unit. 8. To detach the activity panel, pull up on the release tab and remove the activity panel. 2. Hold the main body and fold in the legs. 6 7 3. Press down on the legs until they snap into the locked position. 7. The assembly of the ride-on is now complete and ready to be used. Make sure the seat is folded into the proper position to avoid injury. 4. Pull up on the metal rod to ensure the legs are securely locked. Converting the ride-on to the wagon 1. When the main unit is in the ride-on position, remove the activity panel. 5. To attach the activity panel to the steering wheel, pull the release tabs out and snap the panel into place. Gently pull on the activity panel to ensure it is securely locked. 2. Pull the seat panel towards you. 6. To detach the activity panel, pull the release tabs out and remove the panel. 3. The assembly of the wagon is now complete and ready to be used. 8 © VTECH Printed in China 91-01500-000 9 TO BEGIN PLAY 1. To turn the unit ON, turn the ON/OFF/ MODE SELECTOR SWITCH to the TALKING MODE ( ) position or the MELODY MODE ( ) position. ACTIVITIES A. TALKING MODE 1. Turn the ON/OFF/MODE SELECTOR SWITCH to the TALKING MODE ( ) position. You will hear a start-up engine sound effect followed by "Let's go on an adventure!" and a short tune. The lights will flash randomly with the sound. 2. Push the TRANSMISSION KNOB up to hear a revving engine sound effect. The 5 location buttons will light up one by one with the sound. Start-up engine sound effect + "Let's go on an adventure !" Revving sound effect ® 2. To adjust the volume, slide the VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH located on the back of the activity panel to the ( ) position for LOW VOLUME or to the ( ) position for HIGH VOLUME. 3. To turn the unit OFF, turn the ON/OFF/ MODE SELECTOR SWITCH to the OFF ( ) position. 3. Pull the TRANSMISSION KNOB down to hear a beeping sound effect. The 5 location buttons will light up one by one with the sound. Beeping sound effect ® NOTE: To preserve battery life, the VTech® First StepsTM 3-in-1 Cruiser learning toy will automatically power-down after several minutes without input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing any button or by pulling/pushing the unit when the activity panel is attached. 10 4. Press one of the five LIGHT-UP LOCATION BUTTONS to hear a friendly phrase that identifies the location. The corresponding button will flash randomly with the sound. 11 "Let's go to Grandma's house!" ® 5. Press one of the three OBJECT/ SHAPE BUTTONS to hear the letter and object identified followed by a related sound effect. The lights will flash randomly with the sound. "B is for boat!"+ Boat sound effect ® 9. Press the HORN BUTTON to hear one of three silly horn sound effects. The lights will flash randomly with the sound. Silly horn sound effect 6. Press one of the three LIGHT-UP TRAFFIC LIGHT BUTTONS to hear the color identified and a short phrase. The corresponding button will flash with the sound. "Yellow light, slow down!" 10. Push or pull the unit to see the eyes on the car flash. When the activity panel is attached and turned on, you will hear a random melody. 7. Press the POLICE OFFICER BUTTON to hear one of three random safety phrases. The lights will flash randomly with the sound. "Buckle up!" ® B. MELODY MODE 1. Turn the ON/OFF/MODE SELECTOR SWITCH to the MELODY MODE ( ) position. You will hear a start-up engine sound effect followed by "Let's go!" and a short tune. The lights will flash randomly with the sound. Start-up engine sound effect + "Let's go !" + 8. Spin the ROLLER BALL to hear a random melody. The lights will flash randomly with the sound. 2. Push the TRANSMISSION KNOB up to hear a revving engine sound effect. The 5 location buttons will light up one by one with the sound. Revving sound effect ® 12 13 3. Pull the TRANSMISSION KNOB down to hear a beeping sound effect. The 5 location buttons will light up one by one with the sound. Beeping sound effect ® 7. Press the POLICE OFFICER BUTTON to hear a pre-programmed melody. The lights will flash randomly with the sound. ® 4. Press one of the five LIGHT-UP LOCATION BUTTONS to hear individual music notes. The corresponding button will light up. ® 8. Spin the ROLLER BALL to hear a random melody played one note at a time. The speed at which the melody is played depends on how quickly the ball is turned. The lights will flash randomly with the sound. Silly horn sound effect ® "Orange circle !"+ 5. Press one of the three OBJECT/ SHAPE BUTTONS to hear the color and shape identified followed by a preprogrammed melody. The lights will flash randomly with the sound. ® 9. Press the HORN BUTTON to hear one of three silly horn sound effects. The lights will flash randomly with the sound. 6. Press one of the three LIGHT-UP TRAFFIC LIGHT BUTTONS to hear a pre-programmed melody. The lights will flash randomly with the sound. 10. Push or pull the unit to see the eyes on the car flash. When the activity panel is attached and turned on, you will hear a random melody. 14 15 CHEERFUL MELODIES: · · · · · · · · Yankee Doodle London Bridge My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean Skip To My Lou Clementine Old MacDonald Had A Farm Turkey in the Straw Sing a Song of Sixpence IMPORTANT NOTE Creating and developing Infant/Toddler 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 off and on, 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 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1. Please check the locks and hinges periodically to avoid injuries. 2. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth. 3. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat source. 4. Remove the batteries when the unit is not in use for an extended period of time. 5. Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces and do not expose the unit to moisture or water. 16 17