TALKING FARM - Educational toy CHICCO - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Interactive educational toy
Brand	Chicco
Model	Talking Farm
Recommended age	From 12 months
Power supply	2 AA 1.5 V batteries (included)
Languages	Bilingual (native language + second language of choice)
Game modes	4 progressive learning modes
Main functions	Learning animal names and sounds, colors and numbers
Selection button	Bear to choose mode, sun-shaped selector for language
On/off and volume control	Slider with OFF, low, high positions
Light indicator	Light signaling the game level
Melodies	Bear button for farm melodies
Sleep function	Automatic standby mode after inactivity, reactivation by pressing a button
Main material	Plastic
Cleaning	Soft dry cloth, do not immerse in water
Safety precautions	Keep bags and non-functional parts out of reach of children, check for wear
Battery replacement	By an adult, respect polarity, use identical alkaline batteries
Repairability	Do not repair or modify by user
Certifications	Compliant with RoHS directive 2002/95/EC
Manufacturing	China

Frequently Asked Questions - TALKING FARM CHICCO

What is the minimum age to use the toy?

The toy is recommended from 12 months.

How to change the language?

Turn the sun-shaped selector to choose the desired language. You can switch from the native language to a second language.

What are the different game modes?

There are 4 modes: Mode 1: learn animals and numbers; Mode 2: recognize animal sounds; Mode 3: answer questions; Mode 4: memorize an increasing sequence of items.

How to replace the batteries?

Loosen the screw on the battery compartment with a screwdriver, remove the old batteries, insert two AA 1.5 V batteries respecting polarity, then retighten the cover.

What to do if the toy does not respond?

First check that the slider is not on OFF. If the toy is in sleep mode, press a button to reactivate it. If the problem persists, replace the batteries.

Can we use rechargeable batteries?

Using rechargeable batteries is not recommended as they may reduce performance. If you use them, remove them before recharging and recharge them under adult supervision.

How to clean the toy?

Clean it with a soft dry cloth. Never immerse the toy in water.

Is the toy bilingual?

Yes, the toy is bilingual. You can learn in a first language and then switch to a second language with the sun selector.

Is there an automatic shut-off function?

Yes, after prolonged inactivity, the toy goes into sleep mode. The bear says a greeting and the toy turns off. Press a button to reactivate it.

Is the toy safe for my child?

Yes, but it is recommended to remove all plastic bags and non-functional parts before use. Regularly check the condition of the toy and do not use it if damaged.

USER MANUAL TALKING FARM CHICCO

Age: From 12 Months +

• Please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future reference.
• This toy requires 2 × "AA" 1.5 Volt type batteries (included). The batteries included with the product, at the time of purchase, are supplied only for demonstration purposes at the sale point. They must be replaced immediately with new batteries after the purchase.

WARNING

For your child's safety: WARNING!

• Before use remove and dispose of any plastic bags and any other packaging (e.g. fasteners and fixing ties etc) and keep them out of reach of children.
• This toy must only be used under adult supervision.
• Check the toy regularly for signs of wear and damage. Should any part be damaged, do not use and keep out of reach of children.

INTRODUCTION TO THE TOY

Talking Farm - A talking toy.

Talking Farm offers amusing activities with 4 gradual learning modes that allow the child to become familiar with its first words and numbers.

At about 12 months of age, baby starts discovering the meaning of words and begins to associate words with everyday life objects and situations. Starting with individual words, the child gradually learns to build more and more complex sentences, until it masters a real conversation.

Talking Farm, with its delightful little bear and many amusing animals, melodies and sound effects stimulates your child's imagination. The child is encouraged to test its linguistic and mnemonic skills, associating the words with the keys decorated with numbers and farmyard characters. The game offers the child an opportunity to check whether its answers are correct, thus making baby more self-confident, as it progresses.

Talking Farm - A bilingual game.

Playing with Talking Farm, the child gradually discovers the existence of a second language, after it has become familiar with words and activities in its own mother tongue.

This informal and playful approach may favour the early learning of a second language. An early approach allows the child to develop linguistic skills that will help it learn more quickly a new language at school. Initially the child uses words from its bilingual vocabulary indistinctly, calling an object in either language. Later on it will learn to distinguish between the two languages according to the context.

HOW TO USE THE TOY

To activate the toy, just move the switch (A) from the OFF position to the < ) / <> ) position, according to the desired volume level.

To select a language, turn the sun-shaped selector (B).

To start playing, press the key with the talking bear (C). Every time this key is pressed, a different game level mode is activated, which is introduced by a delightful comment spoken by the little bear, a fun melody and by the flashing of the corresponding luminous indicator (D).

The 4 playing modes are:

Mode 1: press the keys with the animals and the numbers: by associating the figures with the words, the child learns to recognise them (for example: when the key with the duck is pressed, the little bear

says "The yellow duck")

Mode 2: listen to the animal's voice and press the key with the matching animal figure

Mode 3: listen to a question and press the key with the right answer

Mode 4: listen to a question and press the corresponding keys; if the first answer is right, the same question is repeated with the addition of a new element (the name of an animal or a number), up to a maximum string of 5 elements that the child must remember in the same order as they are introduced by the talking bear.

In the modes 2, 3 and 4, every time the child gives a correct answer, the little bear congratulates it and formulates a new question to which the child must reply. Whenever the child makes a mistake, the little bear pleasantly warns it that it has given the wrong answer and then repeats the question. If the wrong key is pressed several times, the little bear invites the child to answer another question.

If the toy remains unused for a brief spell, the little bear invites the child to go on playing or repeats its last question. After a few repetitions, if the child does not press any key, the little bear says good-by, and the toy automatically goes on stand-by mode. To restart the toy, the child must press any key and choose again the desired playing mode.

Every time the key with the female bear (E) is pressed, several farmyard fun melodies are played.

Once the child has learnt the words in its mother tongue, it can choose a second language by turning the sun-shaped selector and start learning the same words in a new language, following the same procedure as described above.

In order to save energy, it is recommended that the toy is switched off after use by turning the switch to the OFF position.

FITTING AND/OR REPLACING BATTERIES

• Batteries must only be fitted by an adult.
• To replace spent batteries: Loosen the screw on the battery compartment cover with a screwdriver and remove the cover. Then remove the spent batteries and fit new ones, ensuring that they have been fitted in the correct polarity (as shown on the product), close the battery cover, and tighten the screw.
• Only use alkaline batteries of the same type or equivalent to the type recommended for the correct function of this product.
• Never mix new and old or different types of batteries.
• Always keep batteries and tools out of reach of children.
• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.
• Always remove spent batteries from the toy to avoid the danger of leakage from the battery damaging the product.
• Always remove the batteries if the toy will not be used for a long period of time.
• Do not burn or dispose of spent batteries into the environment. Dispose of them at an appropriate differentiated collection point.
• Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries, they might explode.
• The use of rechargeable batteries is not recommended, since they might impair the toy's functionality.
• If rechargeable batteries are used, remove them from the toy before recharging; this operation must be carried out only under adult supervision.

THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH EU DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC.

The crossed bin symbol on the appliance indicates that the product, at the end of its life span, must be disposed of separately from domestic waste, either by taking it to a separate waste disposal site for electric and electronic appliances or by returning it to your dealer when you buy another similar appliance. The user is responsible for taking the appliance to a special waste disposal site at the end of its life span. If the disused appliance is collected correctly as separate waste, it can be recycled, treated and disposed of ecologically; this avoids a negative impact on both the environment and the health and contributes towards the recycling of the product's materials. For further information regarding the waste disposal services available, contact your local waste disposal agency or the shop where you bought the appliance.

Approved to RoHS n° 2002/95/EEC Regulation.

THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH EU DIRECTIVE 2006/66/EC

The crossed bin symbol on the batteries or product pack indicates that, at the end of their life, they must not be disposed of as urban refuse. They must be disposed of separately from domestic waste, either by taking them to a separate waste disposal site for batteries or by returning them to your dealer when you buy similar rechargeable or non-rechargeable batteries. The chemical symbols Hg, Cd, Pb, printed under the crossed bin symbol, indicate the type of substance contained in the batteries: Hg=Mercury, Cd=Cadmium, Pb=Led. The user is responsible for taking the batteries to a special waste disposal site at the end of their life, so that they can be treated and recycled. If the spent batteries are collected correctly as separate waste, they can be recycled, treated and disposed of ecologically; this avoids a negative impact on both the environment and human health, and contributes towards the recycling of the batteries' substances. Non-compliance with the norms on battery disposal damages the environment and human health. For further information regarding the waste disposal services available, contact your local waste disposal agency or the shop where you bought the batteries.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

• Clean the toy with a soft dry cloth to prevent the risk of damaging the electronic circuit.
• Do not submerge the toy in water.
• Protect the toy from heat, dust, sand and water.
• The product must not be repaired or modified by the purchaser or unqualified staff.

Made in China.

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