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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Discovery Tree™ 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 1-800-5212010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada. The VTech® Discovery Tree™ is an interactive ball toy for toddlers 9 months and up.
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE - One VTech® Discovery Tree™ - Five character balls - 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. BATTERY INSTALLATION 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 loosen the screw. 3. Install 3 new ‘AA’ batteries following the diagram inside the battery box. 4.
• Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries. • The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. • Only batteries of the same and equivalent type as recommended are to be used. 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.
2. To turn the unit OFF, slide the ON/ OFF SWITCH to the OFF ( ) position. 3. When the balls are not in use, they can be stored in the storage compartment located on the bottom left side of the unit. NOTE: To preserve battery life, the VTech® Discovery Tree™ will automatically power-down after several minutes without input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing any button or by dropping a ball into the tree. ACTIVITIES A. NUMBER MODE 1.
2. Pull the SQUIRREL out from inside the tree trunk to stop the ball from rolling down the track. You will hear “Going down?” The lights will flash with the sound. Press the SQUIRREL back into the tree trunk to allow the ball to continue rolling down the track. 3. When the ball rolls through the LEAF DOOR, you will hear “1-2-3, here I come!” The lights will flash with the sound. 4. Press the five LIGHT-UP STAIRS to hear numbers identified followed by counting music notes.
6. Press the three APPLE BUTTONS on the branch to hear counting. The corresponding stair will light up when the number is identified. “One” C A B 7. Press the five APPLE BUTTONS on the crown of the tree to hear numbers identified. The corresponding stair will light up when the number is identified. 8. Place the ball in the TIRE SWING. Push the swing back and forth to hear “Ah-1, ah-2, ah-1-2-3-4!” followed by a short tune. The lights will flash with the sound. 9.
B. COLOR MODE 1. Insert the ORANGE CATERPILLAR BALL into the hole on the top of the tree to activate the color mode. You will hear “I’m a caterpillar!” or “I’m orange!” The lights will flash with the sound. 2. Pull the SQUIRREL out from inside the tree trunk to stop the ball from rolling down the track. You will hear “Nice to meet you!” The lights will flash with the sound. Press the SQUIRREL back into the tree trunk to allow the ball to continue rolling down the track. 3.
“Green” 4. Press the five LIGHT-UP BUTTONS to hear the colors identified. The corresponding light will light up. C 5. Press down on the PADDLE to pop the ball up the trunk. You will hear a giggle sound effect with an echo. The lights will flash with the sound. E D D Giggle sound effect E 6. Press the three APPLE BUTTONS on the branch to hear the apple colors identified. The corresponding stair will flash when the color is identified. “Yellow apple” C A B 7.
8. Place the ball in the TIRE SWING. Push the swing back and forth to hear “I’m crazy about hue!” The lights will flash with the sound. “I’m crazy about hue!” 9. Turn the TIRE SWING vertically to drop the ball down the trunk. C. LETTER MODE 1. Insert the YELLOW BEE BALL into the hole on the top of the tree to activate the letter mode. You will hear “I’m a bumble bee!” or “B is for bumble bee!” The lights will flash with the sound. “B is for bumble bee!” 2.
3. When the ball rolls through the LEAF DOOR, you will hear “A-B-C-D-E!” The corresponding stair will light up when the letters are identified. “A-B-C-D-E!” “D” 4. Press the five LIGHT-UP BUTTONS to hear letters identified.The corresponding light will light up. C 5. Press down on the PADDLE to pop the ball up the trunk. You will hear “Here I come!” with an echo. The lights will flash with the sound. E D D “Here I come!” E 6.
7. Press the five APPLE BUTTONS on the crown of the tree to hear the characters identified. The lights will flash with the sound. 8. Place the ball in the TIRE SWING. Push the swing back and forth to hear “A-B-C-D-E” followed by a melody. The corresponding stairs will light up when the letters are identified, and all the lights will flash with the melody. “I'm a bird!” 3 “A-B-C-D-E” + 9. Turn the TIRE SWING vertically to drop the ball down the trunk. D. SOUND MODE 1.
2. Pull the SQUIRREL out from inside the tree trunk to stop the ball from rolling down the track. You will hear a giggle sound effect. The lights will flash with the sound. Press the SQUIRREL back into the tree trunk to allow the ball to continue rolling down the track. Giggle sound effect ... 3. When the ball rolls through the LEAF DOOR, you will hear a sequence of music notes. The corresponding stair will light up. 4. Press the five LIGHT-UP STAIRS to hear music notes.
6. Press the three APPLE BUTTONS on the branch to hear a sound effect related to the character on the button. The lights will flash with the sound. Bird sound effect C A B 7. Press the five APPLE BUTTONS on the crown of the tree to hear a sound effect related to the character on the button. The lights will flash with the sound. 8. Place the ball in the TIRE SWING. Push the swing back and forth to hear a random sound effect. The lights will flash with the sound. 9.
E. MUSIC MODE 1. Insert the BLUE BIRD BALL into the hole on the top of the tree to activate the music mode. You will hear “I’m a bird!” or “Sing with me!” The lights will flash with the sound. 2. Pull the SQUIRREL out from inside the tree trunk to stop the ball from rolling down the track. You will hear a giggle sound effect. The lights will flash with the sound. If a melody is playing and the SQUIRREL is pulled out, the giggle sound effect will play over top of the melody.
4. Press the LIGHT-UP STAIRS to hear random melodies played one note at a time. The corresponding light will light up. C 5. Press down on the PADDLE to pop the ball up the trunk. You will hear a short tune. The lights will flash with the sound. If a melody is playing and a ball is popped up the trunk, a boing sound effect will play over top of the melody. 6. Press the three APPLE BUTTONS on the branch to hear random melodies. The lights will flash with the sound. E D D E C A B 7.
8. Place the ball in the TIRE SWING. Push the swing back and forth to hear an ascending or descending tune. The lights will flash with the sound. 9. Turn the TIRE SWING vertically to drop the ball down the trunk.
• Teddy Bears’ Picnic • See Saw, Margery Daw • Mulberry Bush • And the Green Grass Grew All Around • Alphabet Song CARE AND 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. 3. Remove the batteries when the unit is not in use for an extended period of time. 4. Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces and do not expose the unit to moisture or water.
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.
