Vtech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book User’s Manual

: August 17, 2024
: vtech

Table of Contents

Vtech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book
INTRODUCTION
GETTING STARTED
PRODUCT FEATURES
HOW TO PLAY
INCORRECT OPERATION
ACTIVITIES
MELODY & SONG LIST
CARE & MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
PRODUCT WARRANTY
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
VIDEO – PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Vtech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book

Dear Parent,

Ever notice the look on your baby’s face when they learn something new through their own discovery? These self-accomplished moments are a parent’s greatest reward. To help fulfill them, VTech® created the Infant Learning® series of toys.

These unique interactive learning toys directly respond to what children do naturally – play! Using innovative technology, these toys react to baby’s interactions, making each play experience fun and unique as they learn age- appropriate concepts like ﬁrst words, numbers, shapes, colors, and music. More importantly, VTech®’s Infant Learning® toys develop babies’ mental and physical abilities by inspiring, engaging, and teaching.

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 VTech® toys, visit vtechkids.com

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Touch & Teach Word Book™! Discover the magic of words with the Touch & Teach Word Book™ by VTech®! Cody the Smart Cub™ and Cora the Smart Cub™ will help your child learn letters and more than 100 words in four different activities. Twelve interactive pages come to life with the touch of a finger.

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

One VTech® Touch & Teach Word Book™
One User’s Manual

WARNING: All packing materials, such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging locks and tags are not part of this toy, and should be discarded for your child’s safety.

NOTE: Please keep instruction manual as it contains important information.

Unlock the packaging locks:

Rotate the packaging lock counter-clockwise 90 degrees.
Pull out the packaging lock.

GETTING STARTED

BATTERY INSTALLATION

Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit. Use a screwdriver or coin to loosen the screw.
Install 2 new “AA” size (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 and tighten the screw to secure.

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.

PRODUCT FEATURES

ON / OFF / MODE SELECTOR
Slide the MODE SELECTOR to one of the activity icons to turn the unit ON. Slide the MODE SELECTOR to the top of the mode selector panel to turn the unit OFF.
THREE MODES
Slide the MODE SELECTOR to choose one of THREE MODES. Your child can explore words, letters and music!
12 INTERACTIVE PAGES
Turn to any of the 12 INTERACTIVE PAGES and simply touch to explore and learn.
GAME BUTTON
Press the GAME BUTTON to play the Find It!quiz game. The LED light flashes when a question is given or when the player gives a correct answer.
VOLUME SWITCH
Slide the VOLUME SWITCH to select a high or low volume setting.
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech® Touch & Teach Word Book™ will automatically turn off after a few minutes without input. The unit can be turned on again by sliding the MODE SELECTOR, turning the INTERACTIVE PAGES or pressing the GAME BUTTON.

HOW TO PLAY

To get the most from your Touch & Teach Word Book™, follow these simple instructions:

When playing, make sure the book is fully open. The pages should lay flat against the front and back panels of the book.
For optimal performance, use one finger when touching the pages.

INCORRECT OPERATION

To ensure proper touch responses, avoid the following actions when playing with your Touch & Teach Word Book™:

Do not touch a picture if the pages are not laying down flat.
Do not touch more than one picture at a time.
Do not use more than one finger to touch a picture on the page. Avoid resting your hand on the page.

ACTIVITIES

What’s That Word?
Touch the pictures to learn about words and objects related to your home, food, clothes, toys, the park and the zoo. Touch the category section on the left page or the bear section on the right page to hear more fun phrases and words.
Letter Fun
Touch the pictures to learn about the first letters of words.If you touch all of the objects in one category before turning the page, you’ll hear a bonus song that teaches the alphabet! Touch the category section on the left page or the bear section on the right page to hear more fun phrases and words.
Music Time
Touch the category section on the left page or the bear section on the right page to choose a melody. Touch the words to add some fun sounds while the melody is playing.For added fun, you’ll sometimes hear a bonus song that teaches the alphabet. You can interrupt the song with fun sounds by touching the pages.
Find It!
Listen to the questions and touch the answers to play a fun quiz game to see what you‘ve learned.

MELODY & SONG LIST

The Farmer in the Dell
The Animal Fair
Old MacDonald Had a Farm
Frère Jacques
This Old Man
Hickory Dickory Dock
London Bridge
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Chopsticks
Hot Cross Buns
One, Two, Buckle My Shoe
Three Little Kittens
Alouette
Can Can
Pop! Goes the Weasel
The 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 will not be 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 program/activity stops working or malfunctions, please follow these steps:

Please turn the unit OFF.
Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.
Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace the batteries.
Turn the unit ON. The unit should now be ready to play again.
If the product still does not work, replace it 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.

For information on this product’s warranty, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Creating and developing Infant 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 the receiver.
Connect the equipment to 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.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:

THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Caution: changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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 date 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.

To register your product online at www.vtechkids.com/warranty

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the VTech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book?

The VTech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book is an interactive educational toy designed for young children. It features touch-sensitive pages and audio prompts to help children learn words and develop early literacy skills.

What are the dimensions of the VTech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book?

The VTech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book measures 8.9 x 1.6 x 8.7 inches, providing a compact and child-friendly size for easy handling.

How much does the VTech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book weigh?

The VTech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book weighs 1.47 pounds, making it lightweight yet durable enough for toddlers.

What is the price of the VTech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book?

The VTech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book is priced at $18.19, offering an affordable educational tool for early learners.

What is the recommended age for the VTech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book?

The VTech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book is recommended for children aged 18 months to 4 years, making it suitable for toddlers and preschoolers.

What type of batteries does the VTech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book require?

The VTech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book requires 2 AA batteries for operation.

What features does the VTech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book offer?

The VTech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book includes touch-sensitive pages that trigger audio responses, helping children learn new words and concepts interactively.

How does the VTech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book help with early literacy?

The VTech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book promotes early literacy by using interactive touch points to teach vocabulary and pronunciation, enhancing language development.

What kind of warranty does the VTech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book come with?

The VTech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book includes a 3-month warranty, covering any defects or issues that may arise within the warranty period.

What types of words or concepts are covered in the VTech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book?

The VTech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book covers a variety of words and concepts suitable for early learners, including animals, objects, and basic vocabulary.

How can parents or caregivers use the VTech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book to support learning?

Parents and caregivers can use the VTech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book as a tool to engage children in interactive learning sessions, helping reinforce new words and concepts through play.

Are there any additional features on the VTech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book?

The VTech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book may include additional features such as music, sound effects, and fun phrases that enhance the learning experience.

How should the VTech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book be cleaned?

To clean the VTech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book, wipe it gently with a damp cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals or submerging the book in water.

What should I do if the VTech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book is not turning on?

Check that the batteries are installed correctly and have sufficient charge. Make sure the battery compartment is securely closed. If the book still does not turn on, try replacing the batteries with new ones.

Why is the VTech 80-141650 Touch and Teach Word Book not responding to touch?

Ensure that the touch-sensitive areas are clean and free from debris or damage. Verify that the batteries are properly installed and fully charged. If the book remains unresponsive, there may be an issue with the touch sensor or internal electronics.