Related Manuals for VTech Alphabert s Sonic Phonics
Summary of Contents for VTech Alphabert s Sonic Phonics
- Page 1 User's Manual AlphaBert’s Sonic Phonics ™ Alph a Bert’s Le a rn-to-Re a d System ™...
- Page 2 ® ™ As with all VTech learning products, AlphaBert’s Learn-to-Read System incorporates advanced technologies that are easy-to-use and reinforce learning. Our hands-on, multi-sensory toys engage diverse learning styles and promote productive play.
-
Page 3: To Begin Play
™ AlphaBert’s Sonic Phonics LCD SCREEN SPROCKET VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH ON BUTTON OFF BUTTON ARROW BUTTONS ACTIVITY BUTTONS ENTER BUTTON HELP BUTTON LETTER BUTTONS TO BEGIN PLAY 1. To begin play, press the ON BUTTON. The keyboard will pop out slightly and you will hear a short opening tune. AlphaBert will identify himself, then Sprocket will turn and look at AlphaBert then turn forward again, kicking his legs and waving his hand and identify himself. - Page 4 9. Beginning & Ending Blends 10. Rhyming Words 11. Word Groups 12. Word Scramble 13. Letter Catch 14. Hangman 15. Memory Challenge 16. Hear A Song 3.Press the HELP BUTTON to repeat the question, or to receive the answer to the question. 4.
- Page 5 8. The activity instructions will be repeated every 10 seconds if there is no input to the unit. After about 30 seconds without input you will hear a fun phrase to remind you that you have a question to answer. 9.
- Page 6 ACTIVITY 2 - UPPERCASE AND LOWERCASE LETTERS ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Select the activity Uppercase and Lowercase Letters by pressing the activity button. You will hear a sound effect followed by “Let’s learn uppercase and lowercase letters.” 2. An uppercase letter will appear on the top line of the screen and three lowercase letters will appear on the bottom line.
- Page 7 2. A letter and a blank space will appear on the screen. AlphaBert will ask a question, for example, “What letter comes before the letter h?” 3. To select your answer, press the letter button. 4. When the correct letter is selected, AlphaBert will look at Sprocket, Sprocket will wave his hand and respond with a positive phrase such as “Yeah! You’re crankin’...
- Page 8 ACTIVITY 5 - WORD CHALLENGE ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Select the activity Word Challenge by pressing the activity button. You will hear a sound effect followed by “Can you find the object?” 2. A word will appear on the screen, then three pictures will appear and a flashing cursor highlighting the first picture.
- Page 9 3.When the correct answer is selected, AlphaBert look at Sprocket, Sprocket will wave his hand and respond with a positive phrase such as “Woohoo! That’s electrifying!” The screen will display the two words with the same beginning letters. 4.If an incorrect answer is selected, you will hear a sound effect and an encouraging phrase such as “That answer doesn’t compute.
- Page 10 ACTIVITY 8 - MISSING VOWELS ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Select the activity Missing Vowels by pressing the activity button. You will hear a sound effect followed by “A, E, I, O and U are vowels.” 2. A word will appear on the screen with blank spaces where the vowels belongs.
- Page 11 3.Use the arrows to move the cursor back and forth. When you have selected your answer, press the enter button. 4.When the correct answer is selected, AlphaBert will look at Sprocket, Sprocket will wave his hand and respond with a positive phrase such as “Woohoo! That’s electrifying!”...
- Page 12 ACTIVITY 11 - WORD GROUPS ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Select the activity Word Groups by pressing the activity button. You will hear a sound effect followed by “Can you find the object that doesn’t belong?” 2. Three pictures will appear on the screen with a flashing cursor highlighting the first picture.
- Page 13 3. Press the letter buttons to unscramble the word. You must spell the word from left to right. Once you press a letter, it will automatically be placed in the first available blank space on the screen. Use the arrow keys to make adjustments to your answer.
- Page 14 5. If an incorrect answer is selected, you will hear a sound effect and an encouraging phrase such as “That answer doesn’t compute. Try again!” The question will be repeated. If an incorrect answer is selected a third time, AlphaBert and Sprocket will show you the correct answer.
- Page 15 ACTIVITY 15 - MEMORY CHALLENGE ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Select the activity Memory Challenge by pressing the activity button. You will hear a sound effect followed by “Follow me!” 2. AlphaBert will ask you to follow him by pressing the correct sequence of objects.
- Page 16 g. Pease Porridge Hot h. Polly Wolly Doodle i. Row, Row, Row Your Boat j. Sailing, Sailing k. Shenendoah l. Sing A Song of Sixpence m. Skip to My Lou n. Take Me Out to the Ball Game o. The Wheels on the Bus p.
-
Page 17: Battery Installation
™ AlphaBert’s Sonic Phonics - BATTERIES BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF. 2. Locate the battery cover on the back of the unit. Use a screwdriver to remove the battery cover. 3. Insert 4 new “AA” batteries following the diagram inside the battery box. -
Page 18: Automatic Shut-Off
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF To preserve battery life, the AlphaBert’s Sonics Phonics ™ learning toy will turn off automatically after approximately two minutes without input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing the ON BUTTON. Note: If for some reason the program/activity stops working, then please follow these steps: 1. -
Page 19: Care And Maintenance
Creating and developing the AlphaBert’s Learn-to-Read System product line ® is accompanied by a responsibility that we at VTech take very seriously. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information, which forms the value of our products. However, errors sometimes can occur. It is important for you to know that we stand behind our products and encourage you to call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S., 1-800-267-7377... - Page 20 …coming soon! AlphaBert Sprocket AlphaBit AlphaBetsy AlphaBerto Our helpful Consumer Services staff is available to answer product questions and to assist in finding the retailer nearest you CANADA 1-800-521-2010 1-800-267-7377 www.vtechkids.com www.vtechcanada.com 01235-546810 www.vtechuk.com © 2002 VTech Printed in China 91-01525-000...