Dear Parent, At VTech® we know that a child’s imagination is a truly wonderful thing and needs to be developed and nurtured. That’s why we created the Thomas & Friends™ learning series of interactive learning toys to stimulate children’s imaginations, while also teaching vital preschool concepts such as the letters, numbers, phonics, counting, vocabulary and music.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines Phone. The VTech® Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines Phone is an interactive phone that’s full of fun! The light-up easy to press buttons help to develop motor skills. With three fun-filled modes of play to explore, your child will develop basic knowledge and memory skills while playing along with Thomas and his friends.
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. GETTING STARTED BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Make sure the unit is Off. 2. Locate the battery cover at the bottom of the unit. Use a coin or screwdriver to loosen the screw. Getting Started 3. Install 3 new “AA” (UM-3/LR06) batteries as illustrated. (The use of new, alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum performance.) 4.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy. • The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. • The toy is not to be connected to more than recommended number of power supplies. • Do not dispose of battery in fire. WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES. ON/OFF BUTTON 1. To begin play, press the On/Off ( ) button. The Narrator will greet you and guide you to explore in the free-play mode. 2.
ENGINE WHISTLE BUTTON Press the Engine Whistle Button and enjoy two different whistle sounds. ENGINEER BUTTON Press the Engineer Button to hear fun phrases and sound effects. REPEAT BUTTON Character/Number Buttons Press these buttons to answer questions during the different modes of play, or explore on your own during free play mode. 71400 Final ML.
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF To preserve battery life, the VTech® Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines Phone will automatically turn off after several minutes without input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing the On/Off button. ACTIVITIES Find & Learn The Narrator will ask you to find his friends or ask who is above/below, or to the left/right of a certain friend. Answer by pressing the correct Character Button.
CARE & MAINTENANCE 1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth. 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. TROUBLESHOOTING 1. If your VTech® Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines Phone stops working or does not turn on: • Check your batteries. Make sure the batteries are fresh and properly installed.
• The actual error message or problem you are experiencing. • The actions you took right before the error message or problem occurred. Internet: www.vtechkids.com Phone: 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada VTech® Electronics North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this handbook. VTech® Electronics North America, L.L.C.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
