C M Y CM MY CY CMY K User’s Manual Smarty’s Toolbox™ s u re nt ea Co u M On/Off © 2002 VTECH Printed in China 91-01545-000
Dear Parent, At VTech® we know that children have many different learning styles. While some children respond to more structured instruction, others learn best through imaginative role-play. That’s why we created Learning Adventures™ -a line of entertaining learning products where fun-filled play comes first, and learning comes to life in thematic, 3D environments. Learning Adventures™ is a revolutionary way for children to learn, immersing them in an imaginative hands-on adventure.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Smarty’s Toolbox™ 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® Smarty’s Toolbox™learning toy is designed for beginning preschoolers.
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE • One VTech® Smarty’s Toolbox™ learning toy. (Including a drill, tape measure, and 6 drill bits) • 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 OFF. 2. The location of the battery compartment for the drill is on the bottom of the handle.
BATTERY NOTICE • • Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged (if removable). • Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision (if removable). • Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed. • Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used. • Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
TO BEGIN PLAY Tape Measure: 1. To begin play, press the ON/OFF BUTTON. You will hear a friendly phrase and an opening tune. 2. Press the COUNT BUTTON to play a counting activity. 3. Press the MEASURE BUTTON to play a measuring activity. 4. To turn the unit OFF, press the ON/OFF BUTTON. You will hear an ending tune.
Drill: 1. Press the HANDLE on the drill to rotate the drill. You will hear a drill sound effect, “Lefty Loosey!”, or “Righty Tighty!” “Lefty Loosey!” MATCH IT FIND IT IDENTIFY IT 2. Rotate the SPEED SELECTOR to select one of the three speeds. 3. Attach a DRILL BIT, to learn the drill bit name, color, and shape. “Red Hexagon!” 4. Push the DIRECTION SWITCH to hear “Lefty Loosey” or “Righty Tighty.
5. The unit will automatically shut off without any input after one minute. The unit can be turned on again by pressing the HANDLE, attaching a DRILL BIT, rotating the SPEED SELECTOR or pushing the DIRECTION SWITCH. NOTE: Please note to pull out the demo tag. After this tag is removed, the product will go into normal play. ACTIVITIES: Tape Measure: Mea C o u nt Off On/ O s u O n/ su a 7 “One,Two, Three!” “Great count up!” 3 re ff 4 Me 2.
II. Measure “Measure it up!” 1. Press MEASURE BUTTON to learn how to measure. You will hear a short tune and “Measure it up!” 2. You will be asked to measure something. For example, you will hear “Measure something 2 inches!” 3. If you measure to the correct number, you will hear “This is 2 inches!”, a positive sound effect, “Great job buddy!” and a melody. Then the unit will ask another question, “Measure something longer!” 4.
3. Insert a DRILL BIT to hear the name identified. For example, you will hear “Red Hexagon!” “Red Hexagon!” II. Find It 1. Press the FIND IT BUTTON to a hear short tune and “Let’s get charged up!” 2. You will be asked to attach certain drill bits. Press the HANDLE to hear a question asked. For example, you will hear “Find the orange square!” “Let’s get charged up!” Identify It Find It Match It “Find the orange square!” FORWARD REVERSE IDENTIFY IT FIND IT MATCH IT 3.
III. Match It “Match it up!” 1. Press the MATCH IT BUTTON to hear a short tune and “Match it up!” tify Match It NTI IT FY FIN IT D REV ER SE MA TC IT H FO RW AR D “Find Smarty’s matching screw!” IDE 2. You will be asked to “Find Smarty’s matching screw!” Use the correct drill bit and match it to Smarty’s screw.
3. When Smarty detects the tape measure, the LCD will show the tape measure animation and you will hear “You’ve got your tape measure!” You will hear Smarty begin to count and hear a melody. At this time, the tape measure games are activated. “You’ve got your tape measure!” “Let’s measure my tummy!” 4. Smarty will begin to ask you to measure objects on him. Use the tape to measure Smarty’s body parts. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5.
3. When Smarty detects the drill, the LCD will show the animation of the drill and you will hear “You’ve got your drill”, “Let’s get revved up!”, a drill sound effect and a melody. At this time, the drill games are activated. 4. Smarty will ask the player to use the drill and appropriate drill bit to tighten the screws on Smarty. Use the drill or your screwdriver to help Smarty tighten up his ears or nose .
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 a hard surface and do not expose the unit to moisture or water. IMPORTANT NOTE: Creating and developing preschool products is accompanied by a responsibility that we at VTech® take very seriously.
