LITTLE SMART USER’S MANUAL © VTECH Printed in China 91-01327-000
Dear Parent: 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. Whether it’s learning about letters, numbers, geography or algebra, all VTech® learning products incorporate advanced technologies and extensive curriculum to encourage children of all ages to reach their potential.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the VTECH® Little Smart Mr. Squawky Talky™ 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 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada. The VTECH® Little Smart Mr. Squawky Talky ™ learning toy is the talkin’, squawkin’ parrot that teaches fun, interactive games.
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE • • • • One VTECH® Little Smart Mr. Squawky Talky™ learning toy. One separate cell phone learning toy. One instruction manual. One demonstration Try Me connector wire. 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 learning toys are off. 2. Locate the battery covers on the bottom of each unit.
BATTERY NOTICE • Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to avoid leakage. • Do not mix old and new batteries. • Do not use batteries of different types. • Remove exhausted or new batteries from the equipment when you are not going to use the learning toys for a long time. • Do not dispose of batteries in fire. • Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries. • The supply terminals should not be short-circuited. WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
TRY-ME PACKAGE After removing Little Smart Mr. Squawky Talky™ from the box, please remove the Try Me connector wire from Little Smart Mr. Squawky Talky™ and the separate cell phone toy. This wire is not intended for permanent use. It is designed specifically for demonstration purposes only. Please discard for your child’s safety. Bottom of Little Smart Mr.
Little Smart Mr. Squawky Talky™ Toy 1. To begin play, press the On/Off Button to turn Squawky on. You will hear “Hey, bird brain! Oh, that’s me!” with dialing and phone ringing sounds. Mr. Squawky Talky™ will flap his wing and shake his head.Watch his beak move as he speaks! 2. Press the New Game Button to start a new game. You will hear different introductory phrases as you begin each activity. 3.
5. If there is no input after several minutes from the cell phone, Squawky will automatically turn off. 6. Press the On/Off Button again to turn Squawky off. You will hear “Later, bird brain!” followed by Squawky laughing. Cell Phone Toy 1. To begin play, press the On/Off Button on the separate cell phone and it will send an interactive, infrared signal to Squawky. The distance between the two learning toys, in order for them to transmit the infrared signal, should be within 15 feet.
2. Next, you will hear “Long distance call from Squawky. Pick up.” 3. Press the Call Button or turn the Activity Selector Wheel to start the game selected. 4. Press the number buttons to hear them identified or to hear single tones, depending on which activity you are playing. 5. Press the Help Button to send the help signal to Squawky. You will then hear a dialing sound and a phone ringing sound.
6. Press the Call Squawky Button to see Squawky demonstrate all seven activities at a glance. 7. If there is no input from the cell phone for about one minute, you will hear a fun phrase such as “I’m waiting!” 8. Press the On/Off Button again to turn off the separate cell phone. You will hear “I’m going! Later!” 9. If there is no input after several minutes, the cell phone will automatically turn off.
ACTIVITIES As you enter into an activity by turning the Activity Selector Wheel, you will hear the phone ringing and “pick-up” sound. You will also see the number buttons light up and Squawky’s body movements. A. Counting 1. Turn the Activity Selector Wheel to Counting. You will hear “So, you want to count” followed by the parrot asking a trick question! Then he will ask a serious question such as “How many lights do you see?” Squawky will light up the number buttons on his phone. 2.
3. If you answer the question correctly, you will hear a rewarding phrase and lively sound effect. Then Squawky will ask you a new question. 4. If you answer the question incorrectly, you will hear an encouraging phrase along with a sound effect. After three tries, the correct answer will be identified. Squawky will light up the numbers to show the correct answer. Then he will ask a new question. 5. If there is no input from the cell phone after 25 seconds, you will hear the previous question repeated.
