V-tech Mouse Play Deluxe User manual

USER’S MANUAL
© VTECH
Printed in China
91-01310-009

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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
children 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.
When it comes to providing interactive products that
enlighten, entertain, and develop minds, at VTech®we see
the potential in every child.

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................................................................. 1
BATTERY INSTALLATION .................................................. 2
MOUSE DESCRIPTION ....................................................... 3
KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS ................... 3
TO BEGIN PLAY ................................................................. 5
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES .......................................... 5
MOUSE SKILLS ..................................................................... 5
CHEESE PARTY .................................................................... 6
CHEESE CATCH .................................................................... 6
ALPHABET ORDER ............................................................... 6
FUN TO FOLLOW .................................................................. 7
BEGINNING LETTERS ........................................................... 7
COUNTING CHALLENGE ...................................................... 8
ADDITION .............................................................................. 8
SUBTRACTION ...................................................................... 9
MUSIC BOX ........................................................................... 9
DIRECTION MATCH ............................................................. 10
PAIR UP ............................................................................... 11
MATCHBOOK MODE......................................................... 11
GAME PLAY ......................................................................... 11
EXAMPLE ............................................................................ 12
GAME STATISTICS ........................................................... 13
CARE AND MAINTENANCE .............................................. 13

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®SMART START Mouse Play™Deluxe 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., 1-800-267-7377 in
Canada or 01235-546810 in the U.K.
The VTech®SMART START Mouse Play™Deluxe learning toy invites your child to
learn about computers with a fun, child-friendly mouse design. Basic curriculum in-
cludes letters, mathematics, mouse skills, logic games, music and more! A real roller-
ball mouse and exciting animations enhance computer skills in a fun and non-
threatening way. Prepare your child today for tomorrow’s technology!
LCD screen Carry
handle
Roller-ball mouse
with retractable cord
REPEAT key
DEMO key
ANSWER
key
ERASE
key
LEVEL
key
LETTER keys Volume
control
ON key
OFF key
Hard-key
keyboard
PARENT’S
MODE key
MATCHBOOK
key
CHEESE
key
Contrast
control
Activity
Selector
keys
LED
light

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BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the back of the unit and
remove, using coin or screwdriver to loosen the screw.
3.
Insert 3 “AA”(UM-3/LR6) batteries as illustrated. (The
use of new, alkaline batteries is recommended for
maximum performance.)
4. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to
secure the battery cover.
BATTERY NOTICES
• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity ( +,- ) signs to avoid leakage.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not use batteries of different types.
• Remove the batteries from the learning aid when it will not be used for an extended
period of time.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
NOTE: If for some reason the program/activity stops working, please follow these steps:
1. Please 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 will 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., 1-800-267-7377 in Canada or 01235-546810 in the U.K.
AUTO POWER OFF
The VTech®SMART START Mouse Play™Deluxe learning toy will turn off automatically
if the player does not press any key for 2 minutes.

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MOUSE DESCRIPTION
Removing Mouse from Main Unit.
Follow these steps in removing the mouse from the main unit (Please note the mouse
should not detach completely from the unit. It is tethered by a retractable cord, and is
intended to be used while attached to the unit.):
1. Push the mouse near the back end.
2. Lift it up starting from its back end.
3. Remove it from the small hinge.
Mouse Buttons
For all activities, the 2 buttons on the mouse have the same function. Push either the
right or left button to select an item on the LCD screen.
KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS
Press this key to turn the unit on.
Press this key to turn the unit off.
Press these keys when selecting answers for word-related activities.
These keys can be used as music keys in Music Box’s Parent’s Mode.

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Press this key to learn the answers to questions in selected activities.
Press this key to activate the Matchbook mode.
These keys serve as number keys in the Matchbook mode.
These keys serve as answer selection keys in the Matchbook mode.
Press this key to have a question repeated for you.
Press this key to select the level of difficulty. There are three skill levels for most
activities. The default is Level 1 for all games. Each time you press this key, the
level of difficulty will increase: Level 1 --> Level 2--> Level 3--> Level 1 --> Level 2 --> ......
ACTIVITY SELECTOR KEYS
To choose an activity, press one of the 12 activity keys located at the top of the keyboard.
TO BEGIN PLAY
1. To begin play, press the ON key located at the upper right-hand corner of the keyboard.
2. Select the activity you wish to play by pressing one of the 12 activity keys.
3. To adjust the volume, slide the Volume Control Switch down for lower volume or
slide it up for higher volume.

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DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES
Mouse Skills
Our mouse friend has been studying very hard and now
he’s seeing stars! Can you help our starry-eyed friend by
moving the arrow around the screen with your computer
mouse? When you touch a star with the arrow and click
the mouse button, the star will disappear. The mouse’s eyes
will follow your arrow and reward you with funny animations.
Move the cursor mouse as fast as you can and watch the
mouse get dazzled!
Parent’s Mode
Parents can challenge their child’s reaction skills by pressing
the Cheese key to control the occurrence of the flies.
Cheese Party
Look out! Cheese is falling from the sky! Help the mouse
keep the cheese from falling on the ground by moving the
position of the tray to catch the cheese. Use the mouse
buttons to switch which hand holds the tray.
Parent’s Mode
Parents can challenge their child’s reaction skills by press-
ing the Cheese key to control the occurrence of the falling
cheese.
Cheese Catch
Cheese is flying out of a truck. Your challenge is to catch
the cheese in the cart by rolling your mouse left and right
to move the cart into place. Think you can do it? I bet you
can!
Parent’s Mode
Parents can challenge their child’s reaction skills by press-
ing the Cheese key to control the occurrence of the flying
cheese.

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Alphabet Order
Choo! Choo! Here comes the train! Uh, oh. What’s wrong?
Our train is carrying four ABC letters, but they were mixed
up when the train stopped. Can you help fix the problem
by using your mouse to put the letters back in their correct
order? Once you get it right, our train will be on its way!
Change from uppercase to lowercase and vice versa by
pressing the Cheese key.
Parent’s Mode
Parents can personalize play by replacing the sequential
letters with simple words. Use the keyboard to input an
original word to be seen on the train and press the Cheese
key to confirm the input.
Fun to Follow
Our mouse wants to play Hide and Seek. Can you find him
by clicking on the letter that he is hiding behind? He will
hide again once you find him, so keep your eye on that
mouse!
Change from uppercase to lowercase and vice versa by
pressing the Cheese key.
Parent’s Mode
Parents can personalize play by replacing the letters with
letters that they choose. Simply input your own letters
and press the Cheese key to confirm the input.

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Beginning Letters
Our mouse loves to spell! Can you help him out by watch-
ing the animation and then finding the missing beginning
letter when the word appears on the screen? Use your
keyboard to type in your answer. If you need a hint, all you
have to do is move the cursor arrow over the rectangle at
the beginning of the word to see what letter you need to
press. Let’s see what you can do!
Change from uppercase to lowercase and vice versa by
pressing the Cheese key.
Parent’s Mode
Parents can introduce new words and personalize play
by inputting their own simple words (e.g., the child’s
name). Type an original word and press the Cheese key
to confirm the input.
Counting
Here’s a fun new way to count and practice your mouse
skills at the same time. Use your mouse to click on each of
the objects on the screen that looks like the object on the
bottom left corner. When you do this, the object will disap-
pear and the number will change to tell you how many
objects you have clicked on so far. Ready? Go!
Parent’s mode
Parents can challenge their child by determining the
number of objects on the screen to be counted. The number
of times the Cheese key is pressed corresponds to the
number of objects on the screen. The game will start five
seconds after the last click of the Cheese key.
Addition
How about some addition? An equation will appear on the screen and an animation will
start as 4 possible answers appear one at a time. When you see the right answer, click
on your mouse button before it disappears! You don’t need to worry about moving your
mouse in this activity.