V-tech Mouseland Laptop User manual

LITTLE SMART
USER’S MANUAL
91-01380-000
© VTECH
Printed in China

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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 them 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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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Little Smart Mouseland™
Laptop 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 Little Smart Mouseland™ Laptop learning toy invites preschoolers
to learn about computers with a fun, child-friendly mouse design. Basic
curriculum includes letters, mathematics, mouse skills, logic games,
music and more! A real roller-ball mouse, change button, transparent
turning dial and exciting animations enhance computer skills in a fun
and entertaining manner. With a carrying handle that allows for learning
at any time and any place, you can help to prepare your child for
tomorrow’s technology!
LCD screen
Volume control
switch
Contrast
control switch
Light-up
mouse display
Keyboard
Transparent
rotating disc
Change button
Roller-ball mouse
with retractable
cord

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MOUSE
A retractable mouse is specially designed for the Little Smart
Mouseland™ Laptop learning toy. Please follow the instructions below
for proper usage of the mouse.
Removing the Mouse from the 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 only while attached to
the unit).
1. Push the mouse towards the front of the
holder.
2. Lift it up starting from its back end.
3. Remove it from the small hinge.
Mouse Buttons
For most activities, the 2 buttons on the mouse operate the same, except
Mouse Skills and Flying Shapes.

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VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH
The Volume Control Switch allows you to raise
or lower the level of sound.
CONTRAST CONTROL SWITCH
Use the Contrast Control Switch to adjust the
light/dark contrast on the LCD screen.
LIGHT-UP MOUSE DISPLAY
The light-up mouse display will light up when the on-screen cursor moves
to the effective area enhancing the educational elements of this product
through additional visual stimulation and entertainment.
BATTERY
Battery Installation
1. Make sure the unit is off.
2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of
the unit and open it.
3. Insert 4 “AA” batteries as illustrated.
(The use of new, alkaline batteries is
recommended for maximum performance.)
4. Replace the battery cover.
Battery Notice
• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to avoid
leakage.
• Always replace an entire set of batteries at one time.

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• Do not use batteries of different types.
• Remove batteries when unit will not be used for an extended period
of time.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.
• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
We do not recommend the use of rechargeable batteries.
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.
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
If there is no input for 30 seconds, the Little Smart MouselandTM Laptop
learning toy will play a phrase inviting the child to play a game. After 5
minutes without input, the unit will shut off automatically.
HOW TO BEGIN PLAYING ACTIVITIES
1. Press the
On
key to turn on the unit.
2. The Little Smart MouselandTM Laptop learning toy will show an opening
animation.
3. After the opening animation, an activity graphic will be displayed on
the LCD screen.

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Activity Selecting Instructions
There are 2 methods of choosing activities:
1. Press the LETTER key with an activity icon on the keyboard.
2. Scroll through the activities shown on the LCD screen using the
MOUSE or the CURSOR key.
3. Press the ENTER key or click the on-screen Enter icon to select the
activity shown 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 this key to change the background music or to change the
letters between uppercase and lowercase.
Press this key to go to the activity menu.
Press this key to confirm the selected activity or answer.
Press this key to select either the one-player or two-player mode.
These keys are used in the two-player mode.
Press this key to select the level of difficulty. There are four skill
levels for many of the activities. Each time you press this key, the
level of difficulty will change: Level one Level two Level
three Level four Level one ......
Press this key to demonstrate how the activity is played. This
feature can be used to demonstrate the current activity or to
demonstrate activities one by one from the main menu.
On
Off
Activity
Enter
Player
Level
1234
Demo
Player

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Press ACTIVITY key and then press a letter key with an icon to select
the desired activity or input the letters in the letter related activities.
Mouse Skills Counting Challenge
Mouse Maze Grouping
Fish Catch Falling Addition
Drag ‘n Build Flying Subtraction
Magnify It Road Builder
Letter Hunt Treasure Hunt
Typing Song Flying Shapes
Letter Order Memory Challenge
Fishing For Letters Comparisons
Word Clamp Golf
Password Hunt Crazy Combo
Bowling Drip Dodge

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Hidden Mouse Melody Master
Music Genius Play It Back
Mouse Paint Crazy Face Maker
Press these keys to select numbers in number related activities. These
keys can also be used as music note keys in the Music Activities.
Press this key to have a question or phrase repeated for you.
Press this key to reveal the answer to the current question.
Press this key to delete the character in the cursor position.
Press this key for a helpful hint in answering the current question.
Press this key to play the selected music or the new sequence
animation in the PLAY IT BACK activity.
Press this key to pause the current activity.
Use these keys to move the on-screen objects or cursor.
Repeat
Answer
Erase
Hint
Play
Pause
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LEVELS
The Little Smart MouselandTM Laptop learning toy provides 4 levels
of difficulty for a fun and challenging learning experience. When you
have entered into an activity, you can change the level at any time by
pressing the LEVEL key. Each press of the LEVEL key will increase
one level.
NOTE: The following activities do not have different levels:
Mouse Skills Melody Master
Music Genius Mouse Paint
Play It Back Crazy Face Maker
TWO-PLAYER MODE
The Little Smart MouselandTM Laptop provides an exciting two-player
mode for many activities. There are two types of playing modes for the
two-player option. One is a competition mode and the other mode
involves both players taking turns to answer questions.
A. Competition Mode
When a question is displayed, each player is required to press their
corresponding player keys, PLAYER 1 or PLAYER 2, as quickly as
possible in order to earn the chance to answer the question. The first
player to press his/her key gets to answer first. If the first player answers
incorrectly, the other player will get a chance to answer. The HINT button
does not work in the two-player competitive mode.
B. Take Turn Mode
The player will play the game one by one, similar to a one-player game.
However, the unit will save the score of the 2 players and display who
the winner is at the end of two players.
Two-player mode in different activities

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TIME LIMIT
A. One-Player Mode
Some activities include time limits. They are the following:
Compete mode
Compete mode
Take turn mode
Compete mode
Compete mode
Take turn mode
Compete mode
Take turn mode
Compete mode
No 2 player mode
No 2 player mode
No 2 player mode
No 2 player mode
No 2 player mode
No 2 player mode
Activity Mode Activity Mode
1. Mouse Skills
2. Mouse Maze
3. Fish Catch
No 2 player mode
Take turn mode
No 2 player mode
16. Road Builder
17. Treasure Hunt
18. Flying Shapes
4. Drag ‘n Build
5. Magnify It
6. Letter Hunt
7. Typing Song
8. Letter Order
9. Fishing for
Letters
10. Word Clamp
11. Password Hunt
12. Counting
Challenge
13. Grouping
14. Falling Addition
15. Flying
Subtraction
Take turn mode
No 2 player mode
Take turn mode
No 2 player mode
Compete mode
Compete mode
Compete mode
Compete mode
Compete mode
Compete mode
Take turn mode
Compete mode
19. Memory Challenge
20. Comparisons
21. Golf
22. Crazy Combo
23. Bowling
24. Hidden Mouse
25. Drip Dodge
26. Melody Master
27. Music Genius
28. Mouse Paint
29. Play It Back
30. Crazy Face Maker
Activity Level Time limit
6. Letter Hunt
13. Grouping
17. Treasure Hunt
20. Comparisons
22. Crazy Combo
1
2
3
4
4
4
4
2. Mouse Maze
Activity Level Time limit
1
2
3
4
4
4
16. Road Builder
15 sec.
15 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
15 sec.
20 sec.
15 sec.
20 sec.
25 sec.
20 sec.

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Activity Level
Time limit when
waiting for someone
to earn a chance to
answer
Time limit after one
of the players gets
a chance to answer
1. Mouse Skills
2. Mouse Maze
3. Fish Catch
4. Drag n’ Build
5. Magnify It
6. Letter Hunt
7. Typing Song
8. Letter Order
9. Fishing for Letters
10. Word Clamp
11. Password Hunt
N/A
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
N/A
Take Turn
N/A
Take Turn
N/A
Take Turn
N/A
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
40 sec.
35 sec.
30 sec.
25 sec.
85 sec.
80 sec.
75 sec.
70 sec.
10 sec.
10 sec.
B. Two-Player Mode
In the following activities, there will be a time limit for the two-player
competition mode:

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11. Password Hunt
12. Counting Challenge
13. Grouping
14. Falling Addition
15. Flying Subtraction
16. Road Builder
17. Treasure Hunt
18. Flying Shapes
19. Memory Challenge
20. Comparisons
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
Take Turn
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
Take Turn
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
Take Turn
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
10 sec.
10 sec.
15 sec.
35 sec.
35 sec.
35 sec.
10 sec.
10 sec.
10 sec.
10 sec.
10 sec.
10 sec.
10 sec.
10 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
30 sec.
25 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
25 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
25 sec.
30 sec.
25 sce.

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ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
List of the 30 Activities
21. Golf
22. Crazy Combo
23. Bowling
24. Hidden Mouse
25. Drip Dodge
26. Melody Master
27. Music Genius
28. Mouse Paint
29. Play It Back
30. Crazy Face Maker
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Take Turn
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
Take Turn
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
20 sec.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Golf
Crazy Combo
Bowling
Hidden Mouse
Drip Dodge
Mouse Skills
Mouse Maze
Fish Catch
Drag ‘n Build
Magnify It
Letter Hunt
Typing Song
Letter Order
Fishing for Letters
Word Clamp
Mouse Operation Letter And Word
Games

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Password Hunt
Counting Challenge
Grouping
Falling Addition
Flying Subtraction
Logic GameNumber
Road Builder
Treasure Hunt
Flying Shapes
Memory Challenge
Comparisons
Art & Music
Melody Master
Music Genius
Mouse Paint
Play It Back
Crazy Face Maker
1. Mouse Skills
This is an activity designed to teach mouse skills. There are 5 lessons
in this activity. An on-screen guide will show how each movement should
be made. All you have to do is copy the demonstration and use the
mouse to perform the same skill. The skills that are taught in the five
lessons are as follows:
Lesson 1: learn how to move the mouse in 4 directions
Lesson 2: learn how to move and click an object
Lesson 3: learn how to double click an object
Lesson 4: learn how to draw a straight line by moving the mouse from
one point to another
Lesson 5: learn how to drag and drop an object
2. Mouse Maze
In this activity, the goal is to help the mouse
character escape from the maze. Move the
mouse character by using the MOUSE or the
CURSOR keys to find the way out of the maze.
It is important to move as quickly as possible. The faster the mouse
escapes from the maze, the higher your score! For additional fun, press
the CHANGE key to change the background music.

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3. Fish Catch
It’s time to catch some fish! The goal of this game
is to drag out a fishing net using the MOUSE
and catch as many fish as possible. Press the
MOUSE BUTTON, hold it and move the cursor
to make the net appear. Any fish touching the
net will be caught when you release the MOUSE BUTTON.
4. Drag ‘n Build
The goal of this game is to find the missing part
of an object and drag the missing part to the
correct location on the drawing. The LCD screen
is divided into two parts. Using the MOUSE,
select the correct part at the left screen, click it
and hold the MOUSE BUTTON. The cursor will be replaced by the
selected part. Drag the selected part to its correct location on the drawing
and release the MOUSE BUTTON. If you have selected the correct
object, it will attach to the object and form a complete picture. Press the
CHANGE key to change the background music.
5. Magnify It
In this game, the goal is to find the fastest moving
ant and magnify it. As the ants run across the
LCD screen, you must use the MOUSE to move
the magnifying glass and press the MOUSE
BUTTON to click on the fastest ant. Press the ANSWER key to stop
and magnify the correct ant.
6. Letter Hunt
In this activity, a word with one or more missing
letters will appear on the LCD screen. Use the
MOUSE to wipe over the blank area with the
cursor and make the hidden letters appear to
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revealed, press the LETTER key(s) to input the word. Press the
ANSWER key to flash the correct entire answer. Press the CHANGE
key to choose between uppercase or lowercase letters.
7. Typing Song
Time to get your fingers moving! In this game,
the LCD screen will be divided into two sections.
In the left section, letters will fall from the top of
the screen. In the right section, there is a mouse
playing the piano. Press the LETTER key that corresponds to each of
the letters that are falling from the top of the screen to make the letters
disappear. Once a letter disappears, a music note will be played. Press
the CHANGE key to choose between uppercase or lowercase letters.
8. Letter Order
The letters are trying to line up in the correct
order but some letters are missing! You are
required to select the correct letter to place in
the blank and line up the letters in the correct
order. Press the LETTER keys to input the letters
and the ENTER key to confirm the answer. Choose a blank space by
using the MOUSE, the transparent TURNING DISC or the CURSOR
keys. Press the CHANGE key to choose between uppercase or
lowercase letters.
9. Fishing for Letters
Get ready to go fishing! A word will flash on the
LCD screen and then the word will appear on
your boat with a letter missing. Fish containing
a letter will swim under your boat randomly.
When the fish containing the correct missing letter swims under the
boat, use the MOUSE BUTTON, ENTER key or transparent TURNING
DISC to drop your hook and catch the fish. Press the CHANGE key to
choose between uppercase or lowercase letters.

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10. Word Clamp
The goal of this activity is to find and clamp onto
the correct word. A picture will be shown on the
screen together with the corresponding word.
The boxes should scroll out from left to right one
by one. Using the MOUSE, the transparent
TURNING DISC or the CURSOR keys, move the clamp to the desired
position. You can then release the clamp to catch the correct box by
pressing the MOUSE BUTTON or the ENTER key. Press the CHANGE
key to choose between uppercase or lowercase letters.
11. Password Hunt
Can you remember the password to the safe?
It’s time to test your memory! A password made
up of a series of numbers will flash on the screen.
You must remember it and then fill in the missing
numbers by pressing the correct NUMBER keys
to complete the password and open the safe.
Press the ENTER key to confirm the inputted
numbers.
12. Counting Challenge
Are you ready for a challenge? The goal of this
game is to count the number of objects that
appear. First, the objects will appear one by one
on a truck. You can add them up and key in the
total number by pressing the corresponding
NUMBER key(s). Or you can click on each object one by one using the
MOUSE BUTTON. The counter on the bottom of the LCD screen will
keep track of each click. When you think you have the right number,
press the ENTER key to confirm the answer. If the answer is correct,
the truck will drive away to deliver the goods.

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13. Grouping
The goal of this game is to group a specific
number of objects using the mouse. First, a
number will be shown on the LCD screen. You
can use 1 or 2 rectangles to group the objects
together to equal the selected number. Even numbers will use 1 rectangle
and odd numbers will use either 1 or 2 rectangles. Press the CHANGE
key to change the objects displayed on the screen.
14. Falling Addition
Are you warmed up? It’s time to catch some
numbers! In level 1, a number will be shown on
the lower part of the LCD screen. Objects
containing numbers will fall from the top of the
screen. Move the mouse character to catch the object with the correct
number in it. Be careful to dodge the objects with the wrong number in
it. In other levels, an addition problem will be shown and you will need
to catch the object containing the number with the correct answer. You
can use the MOUSE, CURSOR keys or turn the transparent TURNING
DISC to move the character to the left and/or right. You can also select
the correct answer by pressing the corresponding NUMBER key(s) and
press the ENTER key to confirm. Press the CHANGE key to change
the background music.
15. Flying Subtraction
Now it’s time to really fly! A subtraction problem
will appear, and then a hot air balloon with
sandbags containing numbers will be displayed.
You need to select the sandbag that contains the correct number that
will solve the subtraction problem. Use the MOUSE to click on the correct
sandbag, or use the CURSOR keys to move the cursor to the selected
sandbag and press the ENTER key to confirm your selection. Press the
HINT key to display a screen that expresses the equation by using
objects.

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16. Road Builder
Oh no! The railway is broken and we need your
help to fix it! Use your MOUSE to drag the
railroad parts to complete the tracks so that the
train can get through. Press the ENTER key to
confirm your selection. If you have created the correct path, the train
will continue on its way. Press the CHANGE key to change the
background music.
17. Treasure Hunt
Sail through the ocean to find your hidden
treasure! Your mission is to steer your ship and
reach the island containing the hidden treasure
before you run out of water. Every move you
make will consume one unit of water and an obstacle will consume two
units of water. Be careful! You must steer carefully so that you use up
all the water at the same time that you land on the island. Use the
MOUSE or the CURSOR keys to move the ship through the ocean.
Press the CHANGE key to change the background music.
18. Flying Shapes
Watch out for those flying shapes! Different shapes will keep coming
out from the left and your goal is to match the shapes and make them
disappear. Use the MOUSE or the CURSOR keys to move the objects
up and down, click the right MOUSE BUTTON or turn the transparent
TURNING DISC to rotate the objects 90 degrees. Press the left MOUSE
BUTTON or the CURSOR key to move the shapes to the right side of
the LCD screen quickly. Press the CHANGE key to change the
background music.