Fisher-Price digital Studio Arts & Crafts User manual

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Consumer Information
• Please keep this owner’s manual for future reference, as it contains
important information.
• Software installation and hookup to your computer should be done by an adult.
• Register your product! For best performance, you will need software
updates! Please register this product to receive FREE updates.
Visit www.fisher-price.com/dacs/register.
• For proper use of this product, we recommend that your computer meet the
minimum system requirements (see next page).
• This product must be used with listed Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.).
Consumer Assistance
For technical assistance with this product call 1-888-892-6123 or visit
www.service.fisher-price.com and enter the product number: L1152 in
the guided search box. Write to us at: Fisher-Price®Consumer Relations,
636 Girard Avenue, East Aurora, New York 14052.
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• Protect the environment by not disposing of this product with
household waste (2002/96/EC). Check your local authority for
recycling advice and facilities (Europe only).
For countries outside the United States:
CANADA
Questions? 1-800-432-5437. Mattel Canada Inc., 6155 Freemont Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L5R 3W2;
www.service.mattel.com.
GREAT BRITAIN
Mattel UK Ltd, Vanwall Business Park, Maidenhead SL6 4UB. Helpline: 01628 500303; www.service.mattel.com/uk.
AUSTRALIA
Mattel Australia Pty. Ltd., 658 Church Street, Locked Bag #870, Richmond, Victoria 3121 Australia.
Consumer Advisory Service 1300 135 312.
NEW ZEALAND
16-18 William Pickering Drive, Albany 1331, Auckland.
ASIA
Mattel East Asia Ltd, Room 1106, South Tower, World Finance Centre, Harbour City, Tsimshatsui, HK, China.
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Minimum System Requirements
IMPORTANT! Computers built before 2003 may have difficulty running this
software. Please review the following system requirements to ensure compatibility
with your home computer system.
Operating System ............... Windows Vista™, Windows XP, Windows 2000
Processor............................ 750MHz
Memory .............................. 256MB RAM
Hard Drive........................... 200MB available
Video Resolution*............... 1024 x 768
Video RAM.......................... 64MB
USB port ............................. 1.1
Recommended: Color Printer, Internet Connection (for software updates).
NOTES:
• For best performance, we recommend that your video card is using the
latest drivers.
• Make sure your printer is set to print 8.5”x 11”or A4 paper.
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* To change screen resolution, click the start menu on your computer taskbar. Then choose
Control Panel (or Settings > Control Panel). Click Display > Settings > Screen Resolution
(Area). Change the setting to 1024 x 768 pixels.
Care
• Keep water, sand and dirt off of the Studio.
• Wipe the Studio with a soft, clean cloth. Do not immerse this toy.
• This toy has no consumer serviceable parts. Please do not take this toy apart.
• Do not drop this toy on a hard surface.
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Install/Uninstall
Installing Software
• If you have multiple log-ons on your computer, be sure the log-on selected
has administrative privileges. You will need administrative privileges to install
this software.
• To install Digital Arts & Crafts Studio software, insert the CD into the CD-ROM
drive of your computer.
• The software installer launches automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions
to complete the installation.
Note: You will need to install all components to use the software.
• The first time you launch the software, you’ll be asked to set a password. the
password protects access to your desktop and hard drive.
Uninstalling Software
• Click the following items (in order):
-“Start menu on your computer taskbar”
-“Programs”
-“Fisher-Price”
-“Digital Arts and Crafts Studio”
-“Uninstall Digital Arts and Crafts Studio”
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• If installation of this software does not begin automatically, double click the “My
Computer” icon on your desktop. Then, double click the CD-ROM icon labeled
“DACS.” Next, click ”setup.exe” and follow the on-screen installation instructions.
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Connecting to Your Computer
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• Insert the USB cord (included) into the USB port on your computer, generally
marked with this symbol .
Note: If the USB plug does not seem to fit into your computer USB port, turn it
over and try again!
Start/Exit the Software
Starting
• Press the on/off button on the Studio to launch the software.
Exiting
• Press the on/off button on the Studio to exit the software.
• You can leave the Studio plugged in until the next time you’d like to use it or
you can unplug the USB cord from your computer.
To prevent strangulation,
keep computer cables away from children.
WARNING
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• Press the utilities button on the Studio for the utilities menu.
• Press the tip of the stylus on the tablet to choose a utility.
Utilities
Print
Save
Parental
Controls
Picture
Gallery Share Your
Picture
Print
Print a copy of the picture you are working on.
Share Your Picture
Make your picture ready for e-mail. The picture (file) will
be saved to the ”Share” folder (inside the ”Digital Arts and
Crafts Studio Share or Add Pictures” folder on your desktop).
Picture Gallery
Review pictures you’ve saved. You can open, print or
delete them.
Save
Save your pictures in the picture gallery.
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Volume
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Print Controls
• Choose to set a limit (from 0-99 prints) per session
or no limit at all. Make sure the print limit is set to
at least 1.
• The default limit is set to 10 pages (per session).
Help
• Click to see answers to frequently asked questions.
Parental Controls
Version
• View information about your software, firmware
and accessories.
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Password Protection
• You can protect access to your desktop and hard
drive by setting a password.
• Choose one of four password questions, and then
enter your response. This is your password.
Forgot your password?
• Click the start menu on your computer taskbar
and navigate to the Digital Arts & Crafts Studio
software. Next, choose “utilities”. Then, select
“reset your password”.
• Launch the Digitial Arts & Crafts Studio software
and choose a new password.
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One (1) Year Limited Warranty
Fisher-Price, Inc., 636 Girard Avenue, East Aurora, New York 14052 warrants Digital Arts &
Crafts Studio is free from all defects in material and workmanship when used under normal
conditions for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
Should the product fail to perform properly, we will repair or replace it at our option, free of
charge. Purchaser is responsible for shipping the product to Consumer Relations at the address
indicated above and for all associated freight and insurance cost. Fisher-Price, Inc. will bear the
cost of shipping the repaired or replaced item to you. This warranty is void if the owner repairs
or modifies the product. This warranty excludes any liability other than that expressly stated
above including but not limited to any incidental or consequential damages.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER
RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
FCC Statement (United States Only)
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.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Troubleshooting Guide
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Problem Solution
Cannot install software You need administrative privileges to install this software.
Software did not begin automatically installing.
Double click the “My Computer” icon on your desktop.
Then, double click the CD ROM icon labeled “DACS.”
Next, click “Setup.exe” and follow the on-screen
installation instructions.
Program does not run Software needs to be updated. For a FREE
software update, register your product at
www.fisher-price.com/dacs/register.
Program freezes (Stylus does not work or you
see a big red X on your computer screen)
Hold down the Control, Alt and Delete keys on your
computer keyboard at the same time. Click the
“Task Manager,” select “DACS.exe” and then click
“End Task.” Restart the software (see page 5).
When drawing a straight line with the stylus,
it appears jagged on your computer screen
Please seek technical assistance by visiting
www.service.mattel.com/dacs or call 1-888-892-6123.
Your computer mouse and keyboard do not function Your computer mouse and keyboard are disabled
while using this software. Simply exit the software.
Cannot print Make sure printer power is ON.
No sound (audio) Make sure your computer audio driver is up-to-date.
Check your computer manufacturer’s website.
Check “Print Controls” (press the Utilities Button on the
Studio, select “Parent Controls” and then select “Print
Controls”). Make sure the print limit is set to at least 1.
Make sure your computer video driver is up-to-date.
Check your computer manufacturer’s website.
Turn up your speaker volume.
Your computer mouse and keyboard are disabled
while using this software. Simply exit the software.
You will need to reset the electronics if the product/
program malfunctions. Unplug the USB cord from your
computer. Then, reinsert the USB cord into the USB port
on your computer.
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