User’s Manual User’s Manual Alpha-Boat TM © 2014 VTech Printed in China 91-009693-000 US
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Alpha-Boat™! Welcome aboard! Catch the fish and put them on the scale to play! The 26 letter fish introduce letter names and phonetic sounds as well as play a variety of musical responses. A simple question and answer game helps quiz little ones on what they have learned while playing with the fish.
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE One VTech® Alpha-Boat™ 26 letter fish One user’s 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. ATTENTION: Pour la sécurité de votre enfant, débarrassez-vous de tous les produits d’emballage tels que rubans adhésifs, feuilles de plastique, attaches et étiquettes. Ils ne font pas partie du jouet.
GETTING STARTED 1. Make sure the unit is OFF and the battery cover, battery box and unit are all dry. 2. Locate the battery cover on the back of the unit. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws. 3. Install 2 new “AA” (AM-3/LR06) 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 to secure. When closing the battery cover ensure that the screws are securely tightened.
PRODUCT FEATURES 1. ON/OFF BUTTON Press the ON/OFF BUTTON to turn the unit ON. Press the ON/OFF BUTTON again to turn the unit OFF. Press the VOLUME BUTTON to adjust the volume to low, medium or high volume. 3. 3 MODE BUTTONS Press one of the 3 MODE BUTTONS to select the LETTER MODE, PHONICS MODE or MUSIC MODE. 4. 26 LETTER FISH Insert the 26 LETTER FISH into the RECOGNITION SLOT to learn letter names, phonics or listen to some music. Product Features 2. VOLUME BUTTON 5.
. FISH RELEASE BUTTON Press the FISH RELEASE BUTTON to release the fish from the RECOGNITION SLOT. The STORAGE COMPARTMENT allows for quick and easy storage of the 26 letter fish. Open the storage compartment door to release the fish. 9. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF To preserve battery life, the VTech® Alpha-Boat™ will automatically power-down after a few minutes without input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing the on/off button.
• • • This product should only be operated in water when fully assembled in accordance with the instructions. To prevent drowning, never leave a child unattended in the bath. Use a thermometer to check the temperature of the water before sitting a child in the bath. Toddlers have very sensitive skin and can burn easily if the water is too hot. When finished playing, remove the unit from the water and pour out any remaining water. Rinse the unit with clean water and wipe with a dry cloth.
3. Music Time SUNG SONG LYRICS SONG 1 ABCDEFG, HIJKLMNOP, QRS, TUV, WX, Y and Z. Now I know my ABC’s, Next time won’t you sing with me. SONG 2 The little fish want to swim and play, Each one has something different to say. Activities / Sung Song Lyrics Let’s listen to some music! Insert one of the 26 LETTER FISH into the recognition slot or press the MUSIC MODE BUTTON when a fish is already inserted into the recognition slot to hear playful melodies.
MELODY LIST 1. Sailing, Sailing 2. My Bonnie Lies over the Ocean 3. Row, Row, Row Your Boat 5. London Bridge 6. Skip to My Lou 7. Home on the Range 8. Hey Diddle Diddle 9. Bingo 10. Aloutte 11. Turkey in the Straw 12. One, Two Buckle My Shoe CARE & MAINTENANCE 1. Remove the unit from the wall after each use. 2. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth. 3. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat source. 4.
TROUBLESHOOTING If for some reason the program/activity stops working, 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. Turn the unit ON. The unit should now be ready to play again. If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada, and a service representative will be happy to help you.
with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference with radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient the receiving antenna.
