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Dear Parent, At VTech®, we know how important the first day of school is for your child. To help prepare preschoolers for this important event, VTech® has developed the Preschool Learning™ series of interactive toys. Preschool Learning™ features fun characters and inviting school themes that use technology to capture a child’s attention and teach important preschool skills like spelling, counting and the alphabet.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the VTech® DigiArt Creative EaselTM. The DigiArt Creative EaselTM transforms into a dry-erase board, chalkboard or drawing table. Using the magic pen, children can follow the blinking lights to draw more than 150 letters, numbers, objects and shapes. They can also explore their creativity and draw anything they want.
1 2 7 PARTS OF THE DIGIART CREATIVE EASELtm 3 4 5 6 12 9 10 13 14 15 17 19 18 11 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 20 21 22 PAPER CLIP 12 VOLUME DOWN BUTTON DRY-ERASE BOARD 13 VOLUME UP BUTTON LED SCREEN AREA 14 MUSIC ON/OFF BUTTON MAGIC PEN HOLDER 15 BRIGHTNESS BUTTON MAGIC PEN 16 DRAW OBJECTS BUTTON SUPPLIES TRAY 17 DRAW SHAPES BUTTON CHALKBOARD 18 GUESS THE PICTURE BUTTON BATTERY COMPARTMENT 19 FREE DRAW BUTTON ON/OFF BUTTON 20 LEFT ARROW BUTTON 10 LETTER BUTTONS 11 NUMBER BUTTON 4 8
Assembly Instructions Adult assembly required. For your child’s safety, do not let your child play with the toy until it is fully assembled. DRY-ERASE EASEL FORM Step 2: Lift the wide area of part A2 of the CHALKBOARD/DRY-ERASE BOARD (A). Then unsnap the narrow area of part A2 and move it towards the SUPPLIES TRAY (B). Insert the narrow part of A2 into the slot on the back of the SUPPLIES TRAY (B), lining up the hole of A2 with the center screw of the SUPPLIES TRAY (B).
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Step 3: Tighten the center screw by pushing it in and turning it clockwise to fix it in position. 6 Step 4: Insert two LEGS into part A2 of the CHALKBOARD/DRY-ERASE BOARD (A) and two LEGS into the bottom of the SUPPLIES TRAY (B). The LEGS will lock into place.
Step 1: Make sure the MAGIC PEN is placed in the MAGIC PEN HOLDER. Step 2: Detach the CHALKBOARD/DRY-ERASE BOARD (A) from the stand by pulling up, turning it over to the chalkboard side and putting it into the stand again. To change the chalkboard back into a dry-erase board, reverse the order of the steps above.
TRANSFORMATION INSTRUCTIONS TRANSFORM FROM EASEL TO DRAWING TABLE 8 Step 1: Make sure the unit is turned OFF and in DRY-ERASE BOARD mode before transforming. Loosen the center screw by pushing in and turning it counterclockwise. Step 2: Hold the CHALKBOARD/DRY-ERASE BOARD (A) with one hand and with the other hand, move the back legs slowly backwards until the CHALKBOARD/DRY-ERASE BOARD (A) lies horizontally on the four LEGS.
TRANSFORM FROM DRAWING TABLE TO EASEL Step 1: Make sure the unit is turned OFF before transforming. Loosen the left and right screws on the SUPPLIES TRAY (B) by turning them counterclockwise. Then, loosen the center screw by pushing in and turning it counterclockwise. TRANSFORMATION INSTRUCTIONS Step 3: Snap A2 into place and tighten the center screw by pushing it in and turning it clockwise to fix it in position. Then tighten the left and right screws on the SUPPLIES TRAY (B) by turning them clockwise.
GETTING STARTED Step 2: Unsnap A2, lift the CHALKBOARD/DRY-ERASE BOARD (A) with one hand and move the back legs forward with the other hand. Insert A2 into the slot on the back of the SUPPLIES TRAY (B), lining up the hole of A2 with the center screw of the SUPPLIES TRAY (B). Step 3: Tighten the center screw by pushing it in and turning it clockwise to fix it in position. GETTING STARTED BATTERY INSTALLATION 10 1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF. 2.
• 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 (carbonzinc) 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 use sharp or pointed objects on the writing surface. Scratching the board will cause permanent damage. • Use non-toxic dry-erase markers only. Do not use washable or permanent marker, crayons, pens, pencils or other drawing tools to draw on the board surface. MAGIC PEN AND LED SCREEN AREA CHALKBOARD 12 • Use the chalk to draw on the chalkboard. • Wipe with a slightly damp cloth to erase the drawing. Note: • Do not use sharp or pointed objects on the writing surface.
ACTIVITIES WRITE LETTERS Press any LETTER BUTTON to learn how to write that letter. Follow the voice instructions and use the MAGIC PEN to trace the blinking lights to learn how to write the letter. WRITE NUMBERS Press the NUMBER BUTTON to see the number-selection menu. Press the LEFT or RIGHT ARROW BUTTONS to choose a number and press the OK BUTTON . Follow the voice instructions and use the MAGIC PEN to trace the blinking lights to learn how to write the number.
• Press the RIGHT ARROW BUTTON to play the next song. • Press the OK BUTTON or FREE DRAW BUTTON to clear the screen. CARE & MAINTENANCE/TROUBLESHOOTING PAPER CLIP 14 Insert a piece of paper into the PAPER CLIP and start drawing. If you would like to listen to the music while drawing, turn on the unit and press the FREE DRAW BUTTON. VOLUME Press the VOLUME UP BUTTON the VOLUME DOWN BUTTON to make the volume louder, press to make the volume quieter.
Troubleshooting The unit does not turn ON. The unit gives an incorrect response. The magic pen cannot draw on some dots. Possible solution(s) 1. Reload the batteries to reset the unit. Please refer to Battery Replacement section for the instructions. 2. Batteries may be exhausted, please replace with a new set of batteries. 1. Batteries may be exhausted, please replace with a new set of batteries. 2. Humidity may cause interference with the unit. Please be sure the unit is in a dry area. 1.
IMPORTANT NOTE 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.
Register your product online at vtechkids.com/warranty. 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.
