User’s Manual Bob the Builder TM Letter Workshop © 2007 VTECH Printed in China 91-02257-000
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® Bob the Builder™ Letter Workshop! This fun-filled Bob the Builder™ Letter Workshop will keep your child entertained as they learn right alongside Bob and the Can-Do Crew.
GETTING STARTED 1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF. 2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit. Use a coin or screwdriver to open the battery cover. 3. Install 3 new “AA” (UM3/LR6) batteries following the diagram inside the battery box. (The use of new alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum performance.) 4. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure. BATTERY NOTICE • • • • • • • • • Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to avoid leakage.
PRODUCT FEATURES 1. ON/OFF BUTTON To turn the unit ON, press the ON/OFF BUTTON. 2. ACTIVITY SELECTOR Slide the ACTIVITY SELECTOR to select an activity to play. 3. LETTER BUTTONS Press the 26 LETTER BUTTONS to learn letters and their sounds or to give a response/answer to the related activity. PRODUCT FEATURES Press the ON/OFF BUTTON again to turn the unit OFF. 4. MUSIC BUTTON Press the MUSIC BUTTON to hear the Bob the Builder™ theme song.
5. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF To preserve battery life, the VTech® Bob the Builder™ Letter Workshop will automatically turn off after several minutes without input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing the ON/OFF BUTTON. ACTIVITIES 1. Sound it Out Sound it Out Press the LETTER BUTTONS to hear the letter and its sound, followed by a related word. Answer questions related to phonics. 2. Friendly Help Friendly Help Slide the ACTIVITY SELECTOR to the second position to enter this activity.
Spelling 4. Spelling Slide the ACTIVITY SELECTOR to the fourth position to enter this activity. You will hear a word. Press the LETTER BUTTONS in the correct order to spell the word. Counting Slide the ACTIVITY SELECTOR to the fifth position to enter this activity. You will hear a number. Press the same number of LETTER BUTTONS to count. Guessing 6. Guessing Slide the ACTIVITY SELECTOR to the sixth position to enter this activity. You will hear an object’s sound or character’s catchphrase.
CARE & 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. 4. 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, then please follow these steps: 1. 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Creating and developing 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.
(c) 2007 HIT Entertainment Limited and Keith Chapman. The Bob the Builder name and character, related characters and riveted logo are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Limited. Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. and other countries.