Vtech FPO Write and Learn Creative Center User Manual
- June 14, 2024
- vtech
Table of Contents
User’s Manual
Write & Learn Creative Center™
FPO Write and Learn Creative Center
© 2015 VTech
Printed in China
91-002987-003 US
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Write & Learn Creative Center ™!
The Write & Learn Creative Center ™ is an interactive learning board your
child will love. Drawing objects and writing letters will help them develop
language and drawing skills.
1. ON/OFF BUTTON
2. MUSIC ON/OFF BUTTON
3. VOLUME BUTTON
4. DELETE BUTTON
5. 6 ACTIVITY BUTTONS
6. OK BUTTON| 7. 26 LETTER BUTTONS
8. REPEAT BUTTON
9. MAGNETIC STAMPS
10. DRAWING PEN
11. ABC SLIDE ERASER
12. 8 OBJECT STENCILS
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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
- One VTech® Write & Learn Creative Center ™
- One User’s Manual
- Two Magnetic Stamps
- Eight Object Cards
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.
NOTE:
Please keep this instruction manual as it contains important information.
Unlock the packaging locks:
- Rotate the packaging locks 90 degrees counter-clockwise.
- Pull out the packaging locks.
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
- Make sure the unit is OFF.
- Locate the battery cover on the back of the unit.
- Install 2 new AA (LR6/AM-3) batteries following the diagram inside the battery box. (The use of new, alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum performance.)
- Replace the battery cover.
BATTERY NOTICE
- Use new alkaline batteries for maximum performance.
- Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended.
- Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbon zinc) or 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 from the toy before charging (if removable).
- Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
BEFORE USE
After unpacking, or after a long period of non-use, the magnetic surface of
the studio screen will need to be re-activated to improve the drawing and
writing functions. Use the STAMPS to cover the surface of the screen, and then
slide the ABC SLIDE ERASER back and forth several times until the surface is
clear.
PRODUCT FEATURES
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ON/OFF BUTTON
To turn the unit ON, press the ON/OFF BUTTON. Press the ON/OFF BUTTON again to turn the unit OFF. -
DRAWING PEN
Use the DRAWING PEN for tracing and drawing. -
ACTIVITY BUTTONS
Press any of the six ACTIVITY BUTTONS to choose an activity to play. -
LETTER BUTTONS
Press the 26 LETTER BUTTONS to learn letters, objects, or letter strokes, depending on the activity selected. -
OK BUTTON
Press the OK BUTTON to confirm the choice or answer. -
REPEAT BUTTON
Press the REPEAT BUTTON to hear or see the current instruction or animation repeated. -
DELETE BUTTON
Press the DELETE BUTTON to delete typed letters. -
VOLUME BUTTON
Press the VOLUME BUTTON to change the volume. -
MUSIC ON/OFF BUTTON
Press the MUSIC ON/OFF BUTTON to turn the background music on or off. -
ABC SLIDE ERASER
Move the ABC SLIDE ERASER at the bottom of the drawing area from left to right, and back again to erase your designs. -
MAGNETIC STAMPS
Use the two MAGNETIC STAMPS to add creative designs to your artwork. Just press the stamps on the surface of the drawing area and the designs will appear. -
OBJECT STENCILS
Place any of the OBJECT STENCILS onto the drawing board to practice tracing objects. -
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the Write & Learn Creative Center™ will shut off automatically after several minutes without any input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing the ON/OFF BUTTON.
ACTIVITIES
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LINES & SHAPES
Use the pen to follow along with the lines and shapes that are shown on the screen. -
HOW TO DRAW
Use the pen to follow along to the step-by-step instructions on the screen to practice drawing the 26 objects. -
GUESS THE PICTURE
Draw on the board with the pen and watch a picture appear on the animated screen. Try to guess what the picture is before it fully appears by pressing the matching LETTER BUTTON. -
MUSICAL DRAWING
Music will play as you draw on the screen. Press the letter buttons to change the melody. -
UPPERCASE LETTER WRITING
Use the pen to follow along with the demonstration to learn the stroke order for uppercase letters. -
LOWERCASE LETTER WRITING
Use the pen to follow along with the demonstration to learn the stroke order for lowercase letters.
MELODY LIST
In the activity Musical Drawing, each letter plays a different song:
A – Apples and Bananas
B – Take Me out to the Ball Game
C – The Wheels on the Bus
D – Old MacDonald Had a Farm
E – Humpty Dumpty
F – Row, Row, Row Your Boat
G – ‘Round the Mulberry Bush
H – This is the House That Jack Built
I – Jack and Jill
J – Bingo
K – Little Miss Muffet
L – London Bridge
M – Hey Diddle Diddle
N – On Top of Old Smoky
O – Oranges and Lemons
P- A-Tisket, A-Tasket
Q – Old King Cole
R – Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
S – Itsy Bitsy Spider
T – Farmer in the Dell
U – It’s Raining, It’s Pouring
V – Three Little Kittens
W – Sing a Song of Sixpence
X – Where Has My Little Dog Gone
Y – This Old Man
Z – Alphabet Song
CARE & MAINTENANCE
- Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
- Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat source.
- Remove the batteries when the unit is not in use for an extended period of time.
- Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces, and do not expose the unit to moisture or water.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the unit stops working or malfunctions, please follow these steps:
- Please turn the unit OFF.
- Interrupt the power supply by removing the battery.
- Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace the battery.
- Turn the unit ON. The unit should now be ready to play again.
- If the product still does not work, replace with a new battery.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing VTech® 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
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to 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 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: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
PRODUCT WARRANTY
This Warranty is applicable only to the original purchaser, is non-
transferable and applies only to “VTech” products or parts. This product is
covered by a 3-month Warranty from the original purchase date, under normal
use and service, against defective workmanship and materials. This Warranty
does not apply to (a) consumable parts, such as batteries; (b) cosmetic
damage, including but not limited to scratches and dents; (c) damage caused by
use with non VTech products; (d) damage caused by accident, misuse,
unreasonable use, immersion in water, neglect, abuse, battery leakage, or
improper installation, improper service, or other external causes; (e) damage
caused by operating the product outside the permitted or intended uses
described by VTech in the owner’s manual; (f) a product or part that has been
modified (g) defects caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to the
normal aging of the product; or (h) if any VTech serial number has been
removed or defaced.
Prior to returning a product for any reason, please notify the VTech Consumer
Services Department, by sending an email to
vtechkids@vtechkids.com or calling
1-800-521-2010. If the service
representative is unable to resolve the issue, you will be provided
instructions on how to return the product and have it replaced under Warranty.
Return of the product under Warranty must adhere to the following rules:
If VTech believes that there may be a defect in the materials or workmanship
of the product and can confirm the purchase data and location of the product,
we will at our discretion replace the product with a new unit or product of
comparable value. A replacement product or parts assumes the remaining
Warranty of the original product or 30 days from the date of replacement,
whichever provides longer coverage.
THIS WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER ORAL, WRITTEN, STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IF VTECH CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES THEN TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY AND TO THE REPLACEMENT SERVICE AS DETERMINED BY VTECH IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION.
To the extent permitted by law, VTech will not be responsible for direct,
special, incidental or consequential damages resulting from any breach of
Warranty.
This Warranty is not intended to persons or entities outside the United States
of America. Any disputes resulting from this Warranty shall be subject to the
final and conclusive determination of VTech .
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