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PC Mouse

USER'S MANUAL

VTECH Printed in China

91-01131-000

Dear Parent: At VTech we know that a child has the ability to do great things. Thats why all of our electronic learning products are uniquely designed to develop a childs mind and allow them to learn to the best of their ability. Whether its 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 PC MouseTM learning toy. VTECH is committed to providing the highest quality products to entertain and educate your child. If you have any questions or concerns, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-5212010 in the U.S., 1-800-267-7377 in Canada or 01235-546810 in the U.K. A representative will be happy to help you. The Little Smart PC MouseTM is a laptop learning toy with a real roller ball mouse. Your child will learn how to operate a mouse, can answer questions and practice how to move a real mouse! The Little Smart PC MouseTM contains 25 fun-filled activities including letters, numbers, art and games. There are over 200 words, each with an entertaining animation, to help your child learn independently in a fun and challenging way. Speaker AC adaptor jack
LCD screen Volume control switch Contrast control switch

Keyboard

Roller ball mouse
Removing the Mouse from Main Unit
Please follow the steps below when removing the mouse from the main unit. Please note that the mouse should not be detached completely from the unit. It has a retractable cord, and is intended to be used while attached to the unit. 1. Lift the mouse upwards and away from the main unit.
2. Lift the main unit on the right side and gently pull the mouse cord free from the cord clip.
3. Operate the mouse on the mouse pad that has been provided with the unit.
Storing Mouse with Main Unit
1. Lift up the main unit and wrap the mouse cord underneath, attaching the mouse cord to the cord clip located under the main unit.
2. Place the mouse back in the mouse slot.

General Description:

The Little Smart PC MouseTM learning toy is a compact electronic learning unit that comes complete with a real computer mouse. It includes 25 fun activities that teach letters, numbers, art, music and much more.

LCD screen

Activity selection icon Repeat icon Answer icon Enter icon Cursor
One-player mode icon Number of chances left Tw o - p l a y e r mode icon Level indicator

Proper care:

1. Never try to dismantle the Little Smart PC MouseTM learning toy. 2. Be careful not to drop the Little Smart PC MouseTM learning toy. 3. Do not let the Little Smart PC MouseTM learning toy become wet or damp. 4. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of heat.

Power Source:

The Little Smart PC MouseTM learning toy operates either on 4 AA (UM-3/LR6) batteries or a standard 9V AC adaptor.

Battery Notice:

Install batteries correctly observing the polarity ( + , - ) signs to avoid leakage. Always replace a whole set of batteries at one time. Do not use batteries of different types. Remove exhausted or new 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. The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
If the unit suddenly stops working or the screen becomes fuzzy, turn the Little Smart PC MouseTM learning toy off for 15 seconds, then turn it back on. If the problem persists it may be caused by weak batteries. Please insert a new set of batteries.

Battery Installation

1. To install batteries, make sure the Little Smart PC MouseTM learning toy is turned Off. 2. Locate the battery cover on the back of the unit and open it. 3. Place 4 AA size (UM-3/LR6) batteries, as illustrated. 4. Close the battery cover.

AC Adaptor Connection

1. Use a standard 9V --- 300mA AC adaptor. 2. Make sure the unit is turned Off. 3. Locate the adaptor jack on the left side of the unit. 4. Plug the adaptor into the units adaptor jack. 5. Plug the other end of the adaptor into a wall outlet. 6. Turn the unit On.
Do not leave the adaptor plugged in for long periods of time if the unit will not be in use. If the unit suddenly stops working or the sound seems weak, it may be the result of the adaptor connection. Turn the unit off and disconnect the adaptor from the unit for 15 seconds. Then, reconnect the adaptor and turn the unit on. If the problem persists, it may be the result of the wiring of the unit and the adaptor. Please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S., 1-800-2677377 in Canada or in the U.K.

Auto Power Off

The Little Smart PC MouseTM learning toy will turn off automatically if the user does not press any key for about 15 minutes.

Character Introduction

Twenty five fun activities are divided into 5 groups. Each group of activities is hosted by a main character. Lets meet the characters now!

Little Mouse

Hi, I'm the Mouse in charge of mouse operations and activities. We'll have fun playing and learning how to use the mouse together!

Letters

Yahoo! Nice to meet you. I'll help you in all the letter games.

Numbers

Hello, let's learn about numbers! I'll be with you every step of the way!
I'm Art and I like drawing and music. Let's enjoy these games together!
My name is Games and my hobby is finding different kinds of games to play. Would you like to play with me?
How is the Little Smart PC Mouse used?
In this section lets learn how to play with the Little Smart PC MouseTM learning toy. 1. Press the key to turn on the unit. 2. The Little Smart PC MouseTM learning toy will show an opening animation on the screen. After the opening, an activity picture will be displayed on the screen. The Little Smart PC MouseTM learning toy will invite you to play an activity by saying Pick an activity. An activity can be chosen in 3 different ways: a. Press the letter key with the activity icon representing the activity to be played; b. Use the mouse to click on the left or right arrows displayed on the screen until the activity to be played appears. Then click on the ENTER icon to confirm; c. Press the left or right arrow keys on the keyboard to select an activity and then press the ENTER key to confirm. Activity picture which is same as the icon on keyboard A tick represents the game has been played Left and right arrow buttons to choose an activity

Keyboard Description and Function Keys
Now lets learn about all the different keys on the keyboard and what the roller ball mouse can be used for.

2 ACTIVITY

PLAYER 1

PLAYER 2

NS WER
Press this key to turn the unit off. Press this key to turn the unit on.

ACTIVITY

Press the ACTIVITY key and then a letter key with an icon on it to select the activity to be played. Counting Challenge Mouse Skills
Munch It Up Learning Shapes Maze Challenge Matching Shapes Letter Order Beginning Letters Magic Word Missing Letter
Addition Subtraction Melody Maker Music Box Connect the Dots Puzzle Pictures Art Studio Memory Challenge Crazy Shape Puzzle Which Ones Different? Animal Sound Match Look Alikes

Odd One Out

Beginning Counting Counting
Press this key to confirm an answer selection.

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Press this key to have a special change appear on the screen, depending upon the activity being played. When in the main menu, press this key to see any of the activities demonstrated. When playing one of the activities, press this key to see a particular activity demonstrated. Press this key to select the level of play. There are 4 levels of play in all activities except the following : Mouse Skills,Melody Maker, Music Box and Art Studio. Press this key to select either the one or two player mode except the following activity: Mouse Skills, Melody Maker, Music Box and Art Studio. Press this key to have a question repeated, or to hear the activity name. This key will give a hint about the answer in all activities except the following: Mouse Skills, Matching shapes, Missing Letter, Munch It Up , Melody Maker, Music Box, Art Studio and Crazy Shape Puzzle.

NS W E R

Press this key for the answer to a question. Press this key to erase an answer or a note in the melody that has been created in Melody Maker activity. Press this key to clear the whole melody that has been created in the Melody Maker activity. Press this key to insert a musical rest when using the Melody Maker activity or to temporarily pause the music that is playing in the Music Box activity. Press this key to play the music created in the Melody Maker activity or the music selected in Music Box activity. and
These keys are used in the 2 player mode.
Press these keys to control the cursor mouse, or alternatively press the on-screen directional buttons.

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Use these keys when inputting answers in number related activities or for creating melodies in the Melody Maker activity or selecting musics in Music Box activity.
[Alphabet keys] Use these keys when inputting answers in letter and word related activities. They follow the same pattern as standard computers and typewriters. Right mouse button [Left mouse button] This button acts as the enter button or it can be used to click on an on-screen object. [Right mouse button] The function of this button is the same as the CHANGE key.

Left mouse button

Activity Descriptions:
List of the 25 activities
Mouse operation Mouse Skills Munch It Up Learning Shapes Maze Challenge Matching Shapes Art and Music Melody Maker Music Box Connect the Dots Art Studio Puzzle Pictures Letter and Word Letter Order Beginning Letters Magic Word Missing Letter Odd One Out Games Memory Challenge Crazy Shape Puzzle Which One's Different Animal Sound Match Look Alikes
Number Beginning Counting Counting Counting Challenge Addition Subtraction

1. Mouse Skills

This is an activity designed to teach mouse skills. There are 5 lessons in this activity. The unit demonstrates one of the mouse skills first, and all your child has to do is copy the demonstration and use the mouse to perform the same skill again. There will be an on screen guide to review how each movement should be made. 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 use the left mouse button. Lesson 3: learn how to use the right mouse button. Lesson 4: learn how to join up two points. Lesson 5: learn how to drag and drop. In the demonstration, the unit will show the mouse skill being reviewed automatically. There will be a roller ball mouse graphic on the side to show the action that must be completed.
After the demonstration, the player will be required to repeat the skill once. There will be a roller ball mouse graphic on the side of the screen to show the player what to do.

2. Munch It Up

In this activity, the goal is to get the mouse home. On the way, the mouse has to eat as many pieces of cheese as he can while dodging the falling stones at the same time. Move the roller ball mouse or press the left or right arrow to move the mouse character. When the CHANGE key is pressed the screen will show how far the mouse is from its home as well as the total current score. Press the CHANGE key again to go back to the playing screen. There are 2 kinds of objects, one is a piece of cheese and the other is a stone. The mouse has to munch up the cheese, but dodge the stone.

3. Learning Shapes

This activity teaches your child how to recognize and identify different shapes. A shape is displayed for a few seconds. Then an answer screen will appear and your child must move the cursor to the shape that is identical to the one previously displayed. Click the left mouse button to choose the answer. Press the CHANGE key to change the border graphic within the answer screen. The mouse asks the player to find this shape.

Player has to find out the correct shape in the answer screen.

4. Maze Challenge

In this activity, the goal is to help the mouse character escape from the maze. Move the mouse character by using the roller ball mouse or the cursor keys to find the way out of the maze as quickly as possible. Press the CHANGE key to see how close the mouse is to getting out of the maze. Press the CHANGE key again to go back to the playing screen. In this game, it is important to move as quickly as possible. The faster the mouse gets out of the maze, the higher the score is!
Player has to move the mouse to escape from the maze.

5. Matching Shapes

The goal of this game is to put 2 or more of the same shapes together in either a vertical or a horizontal way. Move the falling shapes left or right by using the mouse or the left/right arrow buttons. To make the shapes fall faster, click the left mouse button or press the ENTER key. Press the CHANGE key to see a status screen which displays the current score. Press the CHANGE key again to go back to the playing screen. There are a total of 50 shapes in each game.
a shape is falling from the top
When 2 of the same shape match, they will disappear.

6. Letter Order

The goal of this game is to input the missing letter(s) in the correct alphabetical sequence. Two letters will appear on the screen with (a) missing space(s) between them. The challenge is to fill in the letter(s) that are missing. An answer can also be selected by clicking the down arrow buttons below the blank spaces. Press the CHANGE key if you want to switch between lower case and

down arrow button

upper case letters.Then, press the ENTER key to confirm the answer.

7. Beginning Letters

In this activity, an object will be shown on screen for a short time, after which a word missing the beginning letter and four possible answers will be displayed on an answer screen. Move the cursor onto the correct beginning letter and click the left mouse button (or press the ENTER key) to confirm. The correct answer can also be typed in. Press the CHANGE key if you want to switch between lower case and upper case letters.
A picture is displayed on the screen first.
The player has to choose the beginning letter of the picture shown before.

8. Magic Word

This is a matching game where the correct picture must be matched with the given word. A word is displayed on the screen and several pictures will be shown one by one above the word. When the displayed picture matches the word, click on the picture or the on-screen ENTER icon. Alternatively, press the ENTER key to select the picture when it appears on the screen. Press the CHANGE key to choose between lower case and upper case letters.

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When the picture matches the word, press ENTER or click the picture to confirm.

9. Missing Letter

In this game, the goal is to find the missing letter in a word based on the graphic displayed on the screen. A picture and a word with one missing letter are displayed. Type in the correct missing letter using the keyboard or by clicking the down arrow button to change the inputted letter. Press the ENTER key or the on-screen ENTER icon to confirm the answer. Press the CHANGE key to alternate between lower case and upper case letters.

10. Odd One Out

This is a game where the goal is to identify which object has something inside it that is different from the others. Four objects with a character inside each of them will be displayed. Three of them belong to the same group (they will be either numbers or letters). The fourth character will be
from the other group. The goal is to move the cursor to select the character that is different from the others before the time runs out. Press the CHANGE key to change between lower case and upper case letters.

11. Beginning Counting

This is a forward and backward counting game that reviews number order. A number, or a series of numbers, will be shown on the screen. The goal is to remember this sequence and then use the on-screen direction buttons or the arrow keys to move left or right to bring the appropriate number to the middle of the screen, according to the sequence that you have just memorized. Click the right arrow button to increase the number displayed by one, click the left arrow button to decrease the number displayed by one. Find the correct number(s) in the correct sequence, and press the ENTER key or the on-screen ENTER icon to confirm. Press the CHANGE key to change the picture of the bubble. Tell the player what the required number (number series) is.
Move the wheel until the required number is brought to the middle.

12. Counting

Several objects will be displayed on the screen and the goal is to count how many there are. You can enter the correct answer on the keyboard or click on the objects one by one to count up to the correct answer. When an object is clicked on, the appearance of the object changes to indicate that it has been counted. The number inside the answer space will increase as each object is clicked. This is a good way to have fun with beginning counting. Press the ENTER key to confirm the answer. Press the CHANGE key to alter the picture of the background.

Click the flowers or input the correct number.

13. Counting Challenge

The goal of this game is to count the number of specific objects that appear. First, the object to be counted will be displayed. Then a train with pictures of the object will appear. Add up the identified object and type in the correct answer. For instance, if the original object is a flower, and then 8 flowers and 3 stars appear on the train, type in the number 8 to represent the number of flowers. This is to test both identification and number skills. Since the train will scroll across the screen, pressing the CHANGE key will scroll it along
Count the specific objects
specific object to be counted
again if you missed it the first time! You can also review each section of the train by clicking the on-screen left or right arrow button.

14. Addition

The goal in this game is to type in the correct answer to an addition problem shown on the screen. The first thing that will appear is an addition problem using pictures. Press the CHANGE key to change how the question is asked. The question can be seen in picture form for younger children who are just learning how to add, or can be changed to number form for older children who need more of a challenge. Type in the answer using the keyboard.

Graphic expression

Vertical expression

Horizontal expression

15. Subtraction
The goal of this game is to type in the answer to a subtraction problem that will be shown on the screen. The first thing that will appear is a subtraction problem using pictures. Press the CHANGE key to change how the question is asked. The question can be seen in picture form for younger children who are just learning how to subtract, or can be changed to number form for older children who are ready for more of a challenge. Type in the answer using the keyboard.

16. Melody Maker

Create a song in the Melody Maker. When playing back the song that has been composed, a musical instrument can be chosen. When creating a musical composition, move the mouse to click the music notes on the screen or press the music note keys on the keyboard. Add a
pause between the music notes by pressing the PAUSE button or clicking the PAUSE icon on the screen. Play back the created melody by pressing the PLAY button or dlicking the PLAY icon on the screen. When playing the music, click the up or down arrow button to select the musical instrument. Press the CHANGE key to display a mixer screen where the speed of the tempo, melody and pitch of the music can be changed. Menu for creating music
Menu for playing back the created music Click the up or down arrow button to change musical instruments.
Mixer screen to change the music.
Click left/right arrow buttons to change the music

17. Music Box

In this activity, select one of the 10 builtin songs by clicking the icons on the screen or by typing in the song number. Press the ENTER key to confirm the choice of song. When playing music, click the up or down arrow button to select a musical instrument. Press the change key to display a mixer screen where the speed of the tempo, melody and pitch of the music can be changed.

Menu to choose 10 built-in songs

18. Connect the Dots

In this activity, the goal is to form a picture by joining lines between the dots. A picture will be drawn by the computer. The picture will be formed by connecting dots with straight lines. The finished picture will be shown on the screen for a few seconds. Then some of the lines will disappear. To fill the line in click on one side of the missing line and then click on the other side. A line will form to fill in the missing space. If you choose the wrong dot, press the CHANGE key to cancel that selection and start again.
Show a picture formed by connecting dots with straight lines.
Lines disappear and the player has to link up the dots to form the picture again.

19. Puzzle Pictures

The goal of this game is to rearrange the puzzle pieces to form a picture. A picture of an object will be displayed, then the picture will be divided into 2 (3,4 or 6 in the higher levels) pieces and mixed up. Drag and drop the pieces into their correct position and arrange the picture to form the correct pattern again. Drag and Drop procedure: a. Move the cursor onto one puzzle piece; b. Click the left mouse button to select that piece (if it is the wrong piece press the CHANGE button to cancel the selection). The cursor will become the selected piece, which can be moved using the mouse. The original position of the selected piece will become blank; c. Move the selected piece onto the target position (a puzzle piece will be in that spot already); d. Click the left mouse button to place the selected piece on the target position. The piece that was in that position will move to the blank space.

20. Art Studio

This activity can be used to create pictures. The following functions can be used; a. dot drawing in black; b. dot drawing in white;
c. clip art - select a picture from the word activity; d. clear the whole picture. An icon line will be displayed at the top of the screen. To select a function move the cursor to the function and click on it. The function that is chosen will be underlined.When selecting clip art, the screen will show a menu. Press the up or down arrow button to make a clip art selection and press ENTER. The picture will be added to the drawing area where it can be edited. Press the CHANGE key to change the black screen to white and vice versa.

Dot drawing in black

Dot drawing in white

clip art

clear the whole picture

21. Memory Challenge

This is a memory game. A picture of a person will appear for a few seconds, which should be remembered. Part(s) of the body will disappear. Move the cursor to click the left/right arrow button to choose the correct head, body and legs to match the person that was shown at the beginning of the game. Change a specific part of the body by putting the cursor on it and pressing the CHANGE key. For example, if the cursor is on the head and the CHANGE key is pressed a new head design will appear. After having selected the correct parts, press the ENTER key or the on-screen ENTER icon to confirm. In level one, match the correct head only. In level two, match both the head and the body. In level three and four, match all 3 parts of the body.

22. Crazy Shape Puzzle

In this activity, the goal is to form a picture made up of tangrams. A picture made of tangrams is displayed on the screen and then one of the tangrams inside the object will flash. You have to choose the correct shape to fill in this space. Click the up/ down arrow buttons on the screen to see the various shapes. After you have selected the shape, press the ENTER key to confirm. Press the CHANGE key to make the selected shape rotate.

Selected shape

A picture formed by tangram Timer

23 Which One's Different

The goal of this game is to identify which object is different from the others. Four pictures will be shown on the screen, three of which are identical. Move the cursor to select the one that is different from the others before the time is up. Press the CHANGE key to make the objects on the screen move.

24. Animal Sound Match

The goal of this game is to match the animal with the sound that it makes. The sound of an unknown animal will be played. Then four animals will be displayed. Move the cursor to select the animal that matches the sound. Press
the CHANGE key to hear all the sounds of the animals that are displayed on the screen. There will be a time limit when choosing the answer. The time will be shortened in each of the higher levels.

25. Look Alikes

Several objects will appear on the screen. Move the cursor to select one pair of objects that look alike. When an object is selected, it will flash. Move the cursor to select the matching object. You can cancel the selection of the first object by pressing the CHANGE key. In level 1, there are 3 pairs of graphics on the screen. In level 2, there are 4 pairs of graphics. In level 3, there are 5 pairs of graphics. In level 4, there are 6 pairs of graphics.

Scoring

Activity 1. Mouse Skills 2. Munch It Up 3. Learning Shapes 4. Maze Challenge 5. Matching Shapes 6. Letter Order 7. Beginning Letters Descriptions no scoring system scoring system 2 scoring system 1 scoring system 4 scoring system 3 scoring system 1 scoring system 1
Activity 8. Magic Word 9. Missing Letter 10.Odd One Out 11.Beginning Counting 12.Counting 13.Counting Challenge 14.Addition 15.Subtraction 16.Melody Maker 17.Music Box 18.Connect the Dots 19.Puzzle Pictures 20.Art Studio 21.Memory Challenge 22.Crazy Shape Puzzle 23.Which Ones Different 24.Animal Sound Match 25.Look Alikes
Descriptions scoring system 1 scoring system 1 scoring system 1 scoring system 1 scoring system 1 scoring system 1 scoring system 1 scoring system 1 no scoring system no scoring system scoring system 1 scoring system 1 no scoring system scoring system 1 scoring system 5 scoring system 1 scoring system 1 scoring system 1

Scoring system 1

1. One player Mode:
No. of questions per game = 5
Beginning score = 0 points Correct answer on the first try = 20 points Correct answer on the second try = 10 points Correct answer on the third try = 5 points Incorrect answer = 0 points Use of the Answer key = 0 points Correct answer after the use of Hint key (once) = 10 points Correct answer after the use of Hint key (twice) = 5 points Maximum score for each game = 100 points

2. Two player Mode

No. of questions per game = 10 Beginning score = 100 points Correct answer for the first player = 10 points Incorrect answer for the first player = -10 points Out of Time for the first player = -10 points Correct answer for the second player = 5 points Incorrect answer for the second player = -5 points Out of Time for the second player = 0 points Maximum possible score for each game = 200 points In Puzzle Picture activity, the scoring for 2-player mode is same as that in 1-player mode by playing individually.

Scoring system 2 - for activity 2: Munch It Up
No. of stones falling = 75 No. of pieces of cheese falling = 20
Beginning score = 0 points Eating a piece of cheese = 10 points Being hit by a stone = -10 points Maximum possible score for each game = 200 points
Scoring system 3 - for activity 5: Matching Shapes
No. of objects per game = 50 objects Basically, 10 points will be given for each object that disappears. If you can match more than one kind of object by one falling object, bonus points will be awarded.
Scoring system 4 - for activity 4: Maze Challenge
No. of mazes per game = 1 Time remaining is more than 10 seconds = 100 points Time remaining is between 5 seconds and 10 seconds = 80 points Time remaining is between zero and 5 seconds = 50 points Out of time = 0 points Use of Answer key = 0 points After the use of Hint key (once) = -10 points After the use of Hint key (twice) = -20 points
Scoring system 5 - for activity 22: Crazy Shape Puzzle
No. of questions per game = 4 (level 1)
= 5 (level 2) = 6 (level 3) = 7 (level 4) Beginning score = 100 points Incorrect try = -5 points Use of the Answer key = -15 points Maximum points in each game = 100 points Minimum points in each game = 0 points The HINT key cannot be used in this activity.

Care and Maintenance

1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth. 2. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of heat. 3. Remove the batteries when the unit will not be in use for along period of time. 4. Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces or try to dismantle it. 5. Do not immerse the unit in water or get the unit wet.

Important Note

Creating and developing learning toys 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 in Canada, or 01235-546810 in the U.K. with any problems and/ or suggestions that you might have. A service representative will be happy to help you.

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INTRODUCTION

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V.SMILE Art Studio Smartridge Users Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
One VTech V.SMILE Art Studio One VTech V.SMILE Art Studio Smartridge One Users 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 childs safety.
INTRODUCTION / INSTRUCTIONS

PRODUCT FEATURES

FREE DRAW Button HELP Button EXIT Button Arrow Buttons
Cable Interactive Pen Touch-sensitive Drawing Pad ENTER Button
is a shortcut that takes FREE DRAW Button The FREE DRAW button you to the Free Draw mode. When you press the FREE DRAW button, the game will pause. An EXIT message will pop up to make sure you want to quit. Move the pen or arrow buttons left to Yes to leave the game and go directly to the Free Draw mode or right to No to keep playing. Hold down the pen or press the ENTER button to confirm. HELP Button When you press the HELP button , you will hear some helpful hints, or the instructions to the current game you are playing will be repeated for you. EXIT Button When you press the EXIT button , the game will pause and an EXIT message will pop up to make sure you want to quit. Move the pen or arrow buttons left to Yes to leave the game or to the right to No to keep playing. Hold down the pen or press the ENTER button to confirm. Arrow Buttons You can use the four-directional arrow buttons to choose selections on screen by moving up, down, left and right. ENTER Button When you press the ENTER button , it will select your current game choice. You can also use this to confirm answers within a given game. Cable Connect the V.SMILE Art Studio cable to the PLAYER 1 slot on your V.SMILE. Touch-sensitive Use the pen on the pad to choose your play Drawing Pad mode. Interactive Pen Select the activity with the pen and hold it down when you are finished.

GETTING STARTED

BATTERY PACK INSTALLATION
1. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the main unit. 2. Remove the battery cover. 3. Insert 4AAsize batteries as illustrated. 4. Replace the battery cover.

BATTERY NOTICE

Do not try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision. Do not mix different types of batteries. Do not mix new and used batteries. Only use batteries of the recommended or equivalent type. Always insert batteries properly matching the plus (+) and minus (-) signs. Batteries that have run out of energy must be removed from the toy. Do not short-circuit the supply terminals. Do not use more batteries than recommended. Do not dispose of batteries in fire, as batteries may explode or leak. Remove batteries from the toy if it will not be used for an extended period of time.
CONNECTING THE V.SMILE ART STUDIO TO V.SMILE
NOTE: Before you connect the V.SMILE Art Studio to V.SMILE, check to make sure that the V.SMILE is working. Once you have turned the unit ON, the power indicator light (ON Button) should glow. If the ON Button does not glow, check to see the adaptor is connected, or that the batteries are installed correctly. If the batteries are not installed correctly, the V.SMILE TV Learning System will not function and damage to the unit could result. Make sure that the TV and the unit are turned OFF before you begin making connections.
Connect the V.SMILE Art Studio cable to the PLAYER 1 slot on your V.SMILE as illustrated.
NOTE: If you connect the cable to the PLAYER 2 slot, there will be no responses when pressing the HELP button or EXIT button. Therefore, please be sure to plug the cable into the PLAYER 1 slot.
CONNECTING TO A TELEVISION
Connect the V.SMILE TV Learning System to your TV or monitor by plugging the colored cables on the unit into the matching color video and audio input jacks on your TV set. For TVs with stereo audio inputs: - Connect the yellow plug on the V.SMILE cable to the yellow video input terminal on your TV. - Connect the white and red plugs on the V.SMILE cable to the white and red audio input terminals on your TV. For TVs with a mono audio input: - Connect the yellow plug on the V.SMILE cable to the yellow video input terminal on your TV. - Connect the white or red plug on the V.SMILE cable to the white or red audio input terminal on your TV.

CONNECTING TO A VCR

If there is no video IN and audio IN terminal on your TV set, you can connect V.SMILE to a VCR. - Connect the yellow plug on the V.SMILE cable to the yellow video input terminal on your VCR. - Connect the white and red plugs on the V.SMILE cable to the white and red audio input terminals on your VCR.

TO BEGIN PLAY STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR PLAY MODE
Touch your pen on the touch-sensitive drawing pad to choose the activity mode, or press the arrow buttons up and down to play. Hold down the pen or press the ENTER button when you are nished.

1. Free Draw

This mode allows you to draw anything you wish! You can use the userfriendly art functions such as choosing colors, adding stamp images, choosing an animation, and more to create your own masterpiece!

2. Art Lesson

This mode provides seven different drawing lessons that help you learn about the elements of art and using these elements to create your own drawing. In the Art Lesson menu, choose any of the seven lessons you like. Hold down the pen or press the ENTER button to make your choice. Use the pen or arrow buttons to move the cursor to the lesson you want and hold down the pen or press the ENTER button to play. Note: For the details of the Art Lesson games, please refer to the Activities Art Lesson section. 6

3. Creative Play

In this mode, you can play two learning games that focus on specic gaming skills. Note: For the details of the Creative Play games, please refer to the Activities Creative Play section.

4. Practice Time

This mode provides two activities to encourage your creativity. Note: For the details of the Practice Time games, please refer to the Activities Practice Time section.

5. Options

In this screen, you can move the pen or arrow buttons up and down to move the cursor between Chances and Music options.
Chances: Normal/Unlimited Selection
To choose between Normal and Unlimited chances of play, move the pen or arrow buttons left or right to either Normal or Unlimited. Hold down the pen or press the ENTER button to make your choice.

Music: On/ Off Selection

To turn the background music and sounds On or Off, move the pen or arrow buttons left or right to either On or Off. Hold down the pen or press the ENTER button to make your choice.
Level of Difculty: Easy/Hard Levels
To change the level of difculty, move the pen or arrow buttons to the left to choose the Easy level or to the right to choose the Hard level.
STEP 2: CHOOSE YOUR GAME SETTINGS
The Art Lesson, Creative Play and Practice Time modes each have their own game settings on their activity selection screens. Please refer to each section for details.

STEP 3: START YOUR GAME

For Free Draw, please go to the Activities Free Draw section. For Art Lesson, please go to the Activities Art Lesson section. For Creative Play, please go to the Activities Creative Play section. For Practice Time, please go to the Activities Practice Time section.

ACTIVITIES

EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM
Free Draw: Independent Creativity & Imaginative Skills Art Lessons

Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Game 1 Game 2 Line Drawing Shape Drawing Shape Combination Color Filling Color Mixing Object Drawing Animation Rainbow Chase Toy Maker Animation Maker Coloring Fun Basic Drawing Skills Advanced Shape Drawing Shape Matching Colors Primary & Secondary Colors Advanced Drawing Skills Sequencing Colors, Problem Solving Logic Skills, Color Matching Drawing, Sequencing, Creativity Colors, Creativity

Creative Play

Practice Time

Activity 1 Activity 2

FREE DRAW MODE
BASIC OPERATIONS Move the pen upward Move the pen downward Move the pen to the left Move the pen to the right Hold down the pen Cursor moves upwards. Cursor moves downwards. Cursor moves to the left. Cursor moves to the right. Confirm your choice / use the current function. Cursor moves upwards. Cursor moves downwards. Cursor moves to the left. Cursor moves to the right. Confirm your choice / use the current function.

ENTER button

Quit Icon Color Icons
Function Icons Cursor Color Icons Clear Icon Undo Icon This is the cursor you control on the screen. Select it to choose a color. There are 15 colors you can use in this activity. Use it to clear all the drawings on your current picture. Use it to undo the last action you took.

Pencil Icon

Use it to draw lines the default color is black. To select the size of the pencil line, select one of the three different-sized lines in the pop-up menu. Eraser Icon Use it to erase lines on your drawing. To select the size of the eraser, select one of the three different-sized circles in the pop-up menu. Color Filling Icon Use it to fill an area of your drawing with a solid colorthe default color is black. Line and Shape Use it to draw solid or dotted lines and outlined or filled shapes. Click in the drawing area and hold down the Drawing Icon pen to adjust the size of the shape. Then release the pen to see the size. The thickness of the line and shape depends on the current size of the pencil selected. Stamp Icon Select it to open a submenu. You will see a variety of stamps. Select your favorite one and it will be added to your picture. Copy Icon Use it to copy sections of your artwork to another location. Cut Icon Use it to cut sections of your artwork to another location. Advanced Art Tools Select it to open a pop-up menu of advanced art tools.
Select it to open a submenu and select your favorite animation to add to your picture. Move an Animation Use it to pick up an existing animation and place it at a new location within your picture. Delete an Animation Use it to remove an existing animation. Texture Filling Border Background My Drawings Load Save Slideshow Quit Icon Select it to open a submenu and use it to fill an area of your drawing with a selected texture. Select it to open a submenu and select your favorite border to add to your picture. Select it to open a submenu and select your favorite background to add to your picture. Select it to open a pop-up menu of your drawings. Select it to open a submenu and open your saved pictures. Select it to open a submenu and save your current pictures. You can save up to five pictures. Select it to see your artwork slideshow. Select it to exit the Free Draw mode. You will also see this icon in all activity modes to exit from the activity.

Animation

ART LESSONS
BASIC OPERATIONS Move the pen upward Move the pen downward Move the pen to the left Move the pen to the right Hold down the pen Cursor moves upwards. Cursor moves downwards. Cursor moves to the left. Cursor moves to the right. Confirm your choice / use the current function. Cursor moves upwards. Cursor moves downwards. Cursor moves to the left. Cursor moves to the right. Confirm your choice / use the current function. 10

Lesson 1 Line Drawing

Quit Icon Cursor End Point Starting Point
Game Play Learn how to draw lines step by step. Hold down the pen on the blinking, starting point and follow the grey lines to draw. Curriculum: Basic Drawing Skills Easy Level : Draw four simple lines that are horizontal, vertical, diagonal, and curved lines. : Draw four complex lines that are wavy, zigzag, curly, and scalloped lines.

Hard Level

Lesson 2 Shape Drawing
Quit Icon Starting Point Cursor End Point
Game Play Learn how to draw shapes step by step. Hold down the pen on the blinking, starting point and follow the grey lines to draw. Curriculum: Advanced Shape Drawing Easy Level Hard Level : Draw three simple shapes including square, rectangle and circle. : Draw four complex shapes including triangle, semi-circle, trapezium and oval.
Lesson 3 Shape Combination
Quit Icon Collectable Shape
Cursor Game Play Learn how to use geometric shapes to create an object. On the right side of the screen, you will see some colorful shapes. Match these shapes to the shaded, grey areas of the object. Move the pen or arrow buttons onto the shape and hold down the pen or press the ENTER button to pick it up. Use the pen or arrow buttons to move the selected shape onto the correct shaded shape in the picture, and hold down the pen or press the ENTER button to release it. Curriculum: Shape Matching Easy Level Hard Level : Build pictures that contain fewer shapes. : Build pictures that contain more shapes.

Lesson 4 Color Filling

Quit Icon Color Icons Cursor
Game Play Fill the correct color in each area inside the picture by matching the color icons with the color dots. Move the pen or arrow buttons onto the color icon and hold down the pen or press the ENTER button to select it. Next, move the pen or arrow buttons onto the matching color dots and hold down your pen or press the ENTER button to ll them. 12

Curriculum: Colors Easy Level Hard Level : Each picture has a clear outline and the color dots are used to dene the colors of each area. : Each picture has abstract areas and numbers are used to dene the colors of each area.

Lesson 5 Color Mixing

Primary Colors

Quit Icon

Color Mixing Equation
Game Play You can make mixed colors by selecting two given colors and mixing them together. Move the pen or arrow button onto the color swatches at the top of the screen, and hold down the pen or press the ENTER button to select them. You will see the two colors being mixed together and then the new color name will be announced. Curriculum: Primary & Secondary Colors Easy Level Hard Level : Four colors will be given including white, red, blue and yellow. A total of six mixed colors can be created. : Seven colors will be given including white, red, blue, yellow, orange, green and purple. A total of twenty-one mixed colors can be created.

Lesson 6 Object Drawing

Starting Point Quit Icon Cursor End Point
Game Play Learn how to draw objects step by step. Hold down the pen on the blinking, starting point and follow the grey lines to draw the object. Curriculum: Advanced Drawing Skills Easy Level Hard Level : Learn simple objects with fewer steps. : Learn complex objects with more steps.

Lesson 7 Animation

Quit Icon Animation Frames Cursor

Undo Icon

Game Play Learn sequencing skills by putting the animation frames in the correct order to create an animation. Move the pen or the arrow buttons onto the animation frame and hold down the pen or press the ENTER button to conrm it. Continue to follow these instructions for each frame until the entire animation is complete. Then watch it play! Curriculum: Sequencing Easy Level Hard Level : This includes four frames for each animation. : This includes six frames for each animation.

CREATIVE PLAY

Game 1 Rainbow Chase
BASIC OPERATIONS Move the pen upward Move the pen downward Move the pen to the left Move the pen to the right Character moves upwards. Character moves downwards. Character moves to the left. Character moves to the right. 14
Character moves upwards. Character moves downwards. Character moves to the left. Character moves to the right. Character Life Value Moving Obstacles Character Counting Down Timer

Moving Obstacles

Collected Color Indicator
Character Character Life Value
This is the cursor you control on the screen. Displays the current point (life) value of the character.
Collected Color Indicator Displays the chosen rainbow colors in the current stage. Moving Obstacles Counting Down Timer Rainbow Color Icons Wrong Color Icon Bonus Icon Life Icon Speed Up Icon Character will collide with them you should try to avoid these. Displays the remaining time in the current stage. Collect the seven rainbow colors as you see them move across the screen. Select it and your score will be reduced. Select it and your score will be increased. Select this to restore the characters health. Select it to increase the moving speed of the character.

Slow Down Icon Game Play

Select it to decrease the moving speed of the character.
Help the character collect the seven rainbow colors within the maze. Look out for the sides of the path and the moving obstacles! Move the pen or arrow buttons to control the character inside the maze. Curriculum: Colors, Problem Solving Easy Level Hard Level : Seven rainbow colors exist in the maze. : Seven rainbow colors and grey exist in the maze.

Game 2 Toy Maker

BASIC OPERATIONS Move the pen upward
Character moves upwards. Character moves downwards. Character moves to the left. Pick up a toy accessory / put the toy accessory on a toy body. Character moves upwards. Character moves downwards. Character moves to the left. Character moves to the right.
Move the pen downward Move the pen to the left Move the pen to the right Hold down the pen

ENTER Button

Pick up a toy accessory / put the toy accessory on a toy body.

Selectable Toy Parts

Trash Bin
Score Cursor Selectable Toy Parts This is the cursor you control on the screen. Put these on the corresponding toy bodies. 16
Character moves to the right.
Toys Trash Bin Score Game Play
Put the selectable toy parts on these toys. Put the unwanted toy parts into it. Displays the current total of all toys built correctly.
Help the character build toys with the correct accessories. Control your cursor to select a toy part. Then, try to match the toy part with the correct toy body by using your pen to place the toy part onto the body. The more toys you build correctly, the more points you will earn! Curriculum: Logic Skills, Color Matching Easy Level Hard Level : Each toy has one color toy part. : Each toy has three colors and three separate toy parts.

PRACTICE TIME

BASIC OPERATIONS Move the pen upward Move the pen downward Move the pen to the left Move the pen to the right Hold down the pen
Cursor moves upwards. Cursor moves downwards. Cursor moves to the left. Cursor moves to the right. Confirm your choice / use the current function. Cursor moves upwards. Cursor moves downwards. Cursor moves to the left. Cursor moves to the right.

Activity 1 Animation Maker
Animation Frame Number Quit Icon

Color Icons

Theme Icons Stop Button

Function Icons

Play Button
Color Icons Clear Icon Undo Icon Pencil Icon
Select it to choose a color. There are 15 colors you can use in this activity. Use it to clear all the drawings on the current animation. Use it to undo the last action you took.
Use it to draw lines - the default color is black. To select the size of the pencil line, click on one of the three different-sized lines in the pop-up menu. Eraser Icon Use it to erase your lines in your drawing. To select the size of the eraser, click on one of the three differentsized circles in the pop-up menu. Color Filling Icon Use it to fill an area of your drawing with a solid color - the default color is black. Line and Shape Use it to draw solid or dotted lines and outlined or filled shapes. Click in the drawing area and hold down Drawing Icon the pen to adjust the size of the shape. Then release the pen to confirm the size. The thickness of the line and shape depends on the current size of the pencil selected. Stamp Icon Select it to open a submenu and select your favorite stamp to add in your picture. Play Button Select it to play your animation. Stop Button Select it to stop your animation. Theme Icons Select a theme to add into your animation. Animation Frame Select an animation frame to create. Number Quit Icon Click it to exit this activity. You will also see this icon in all activity modes to exit from the activity. Enter Button Confirm your choice / use the current function. Game Play Create your own animation in this activity. Click the animation frame number and then draw on each frame of your animation. You can use the color icons and your pen to create fun drawings. You can also select a theme for your animation by clicking the theme icons on the right-hand side of the screen to add to your animation. When you are ready to play it, select the Play button and watch your animation! If you want to stop watching your animation, select the Stop button.
Curriculum: Drawing, Sequencing, Creativity Easy Level Hard Level : There are four frames for each animation. : There are six frames for each animation.

Activity 2 Coloring Fun

Quit Icon Color Icons Clear Icon Undo Icon Coloring Picture Icons Color Icons Select it to choose a color. There are 15 colors you can use in this activity. Use it to clear all the drawings in the animation. Use it to undo the last action you took. Cursor

Clear Icon Undo Icon

Coloring Picture Icons Select your favorite coloring picture. There are a total of six to choose from. Quit Icon Select it to exit this activity. You will also see this icon in all activity modes to exit from the activity. Game Play Choose your favorite picture and add any color you like by selecting the color icons with your pen. Once you select a color, hold your pen down to the area where you want color lled and your drawing will automatically be colored. Curriculum: Colors, Creativity Easy Level Hard Level : All areas are lled with the same color when you select each related area. : Each enclosed area is lled separately with a different color.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

1. Keep your V.SMILE Art Studio clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth. Never use solvents or abrasives. 2. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of heat. 3. Remove the batteries when not using it for an extended period of time. 4. Avoid dropping it. NEVER try to dismantle it. 5. Always keep the V.SMILE Art Studio away from water.
A very small percentage of the public, due to an existing condition, may experience epileptic seizures or momentary loss of consciousness when viewing certain types of ashing colors or patterns, especially on television. While the V.SMILE TV Learning System does not contribute to any additional risks, we do recommend that parents supervise their children while they play video games. If your child experiences dizziness, altered vision, disorientation, or convulsions, discontinue use immediately and consult your physician. Please note that focusing on a television screen at close range and handling a joystick for a prolonged period of time may cause fatigue or discomfort. We recommend that children take a 15 minute break for every hour of play.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Reason Solution The V.SMILE power 1. Incorrect or missing 1. Check that new batteries are correctly light does not come on power connection installed, or an AC/DC adaptor (9V 300mA, when the ON Button is center-positive) is properly connected to pressed. the main unit. 2. Program needs to 2.1 Disconnect all power supplies (batteries and adaptor), then reconnect power be reset supplies. 2.2 Remove the SMARTRIDGE and then re-insert it.
CARE & MAINTENANCE / WARNING

WARNING

TROUBLESHOOTING / TECHNICAL SUPPORT
The V.SMILE power 1. Incorrect TV 1. Make sure that the yellow plug of the main light is ON, but there connection unit is connected to the video IN terminal (usually yellow) of the TV. is no picture on the screen. 2. Incorrect TV mode 2. Make sure that the TV is set to video selected mode. Some TVs have several video inputs - please make sure you have selected the video input that matches the video port connected to the V.SMILE unit. The V.SMILE power 1. Program needs to 1.1 Remove the SMARTRIDGE and then light is ON, but there is re-insert it. be reset no picture (or incorrect 1.2 Disconnect all power supplies (batteries picture) on the TV, and adaptor), then reconnect power and pressing the OFF supplies. Button has no effect. The TV picture is black 1. Non-matching color 1. Make sure that the TV is set to the correct and white. system TV system (e.g. NTSC or Auto). 2. Cable connection problem There is a picture on the TV, but no sound. 1. TV setting 2. Cable connection problem The V.SMILE Art Studio does not work. 2. Make sure that the video cable is rmly connected to the video input of the TV. 1. Raise the volume of the TV, and make sure it is not set to Mute. 2. Make sure that the white and/or red plug is rmly connected to the audio input of the TV.
1. Improper V.SMILE 1. Make sure that the V.SMILE Art Studio Art Studio is rmly connected to the V.SMILE connection joystick port. 2. V.SMILE Art 2. Turn the unit OFF and then ON again. Studio was reconnected after program start

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you have a problem that cannot be solved by using this manual, we encourage you to visit us online or contact our Consumer Services Department with any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. A support representative will be happy to assist you. Before requesting support, please be ready to provide or include the information below: The name of your product or model number (the model number is typically located on the back or bottom of your product). The actual problem you are experiencing. The actions you took right before the problem occurred. Internet : www.vtechkids.com Phone : 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada

OTHER INFO

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NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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