Fisher-Price iXL User manual

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iXL™Learning System
Digital Reader
iXL™Handheld Device
Quick Start
1. Install batteries in iXL (see page 6).
2. Open iXL and press the power button.
3. Touch a gray bar (profile) on the
login screen. To create a custom
profile, see page 45.
4. Calibrate the touch screen with the
stylus. See page 50.
5. From the Home screen, choose
an activity.
Digital Reader - Listen to a story
read aloud and then play an
activity! See page 11.
Game Player - Play a game that
makes learning to count fun!
See page 15.
Notepad - Practice writing letters,
numbers and words! See page 17.
Art Studio - Create artwork with
backgrounds and drawing tools.
See page 19.
MP3 Player - Listen to a song
sampler. See page 24.
Photo Viewer - Watch a pre-
loaded picture slideshow that you
can draw on! See page 26.
6. Install iXL Computer Software and
connect iXL to your computer to
load your own music and photos,
additional software titles (sold
separately) or manage your music
playlists and photos. See page 30.

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iXL™Learning System
Game
Player
Notepad
Art Studio
Photo Viewer
MP3 Player
headphones not
included

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iXL™Learning System
iXL™ Handheld Device
iXL™ Computer Software CD-ROM
(CD-ROM is not a toy)
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USB Cable
(USB cable is not a toy)
Note: Product features and decorations may be different from photos included in this manual.

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Consumer Information
Please keep this owner’s manual for future reference, as it contains•
important information.
Requires four “AA” (LR6)• alkaline batteries (not included) for operation.
Adult assembly is required for battery installation, software installation,•
content management and hook up to your computer.
Tool required for optional SD card installation: Phillips screwdriver (SD card•
and screwdriver are not included).
Use only the attached stylus on the touch screen. Never use any other•
object, such as regular pens or pencils, on the touch screen. Markings
from regular pens and pencils cannot be removed and will damage the
touch screen.
Exposure to prolonged periods of cold temperatures can affect images on•
the touch screen. This is a temporary condition and will change once the
touch screen returns to a normal temperature.
For proper use of this toy, we recommend your computer meet minimum•
system requirements, including an Internet connection.
Minimum System Requirements
Operating System ................Microsoft®Windows XP, Windows Vista™ or
Windows 7
Macintosh OS X v10.4 or higher
Hard Drive............................150 MB available
Video Resolution..................800x600 32-bit color DirectX9.0c compatible
Sound ..................................16-bit DirectX compatible
CD or DVD drive
USB port ..............................1.1
Note: Internet connection is required.

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1,5V x 4
“AA” (LR6)
Battery Installation
Using a coin, turn the battery compartment•
fastener on the side of iXL™ to unlock .
Slide• the battery compartment door to remove it.
Insert four “AA” (LR6)• alkaline batteries.
Hint: We recommend using alkaline batteries for
longer battery life.
Fit the tabs on the underside of the battery•
compartment door into the grooved tabs on iXL.
Slide• the battery compartment door to close.
Using a coin, turn the fastener to lock• .
NOTE: When you see the low battery indicator on the screen, it’s time
for an adult to change the batteries!

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iXL™Features
Press the• Power Button (with iXL open) to turn power ON.
The• Light Sensor automatically dims the backlight on the screen when used
in a dark room (if the automatic backlight feature is turned ON see page 35).
Use only the• Stylus on the Touch Screen to make selections. Store the stylus
on the side of iXL when not in use.
To load your own photos, music or additional software titles (sold separately)•
manage content on or customize iXL, slide the door open to access the USB
Port . Insert the USB cable (included) to connect iXL to your computer.
For private listening, insert a headphone pin (headphones sold separately)•
into the Headphone Jack . Make sure the headphones used are equipped
with a 3,5 mm pin.
Press the• Action Button in some activities to make choices.
Press the• Volume Buttons to increase or decrease the volume.
Press the• Home Button to return to the Home screen in any activity.
To• conserve battery life, the iXL touch screen dims 1½ minutes after the last
input and completely turns OFF after 3 minutes.
Volume
Buttons
Action
Button
Home
Button
Stylus
Storage
Touch Screen
USB Port
Stylus
Headphone Jack
Light
Sensor
Power Button

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Open• iXL™ and press the power button .
Hint: Make sure iXL is completely open before pressing the power button.
Getting Started
Power Button
Use the stylus to touch a gray bar (profile) on the login screen.•
Hint: You can create up to five custom profiles on iXL using the enclosed
computer software. For more information, go to page 45.
Login Screen

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Getting Started
Touch a background design with the stylus, and then touch• .
From the Home screen, touch• with the stylus to change the screen
background design.
Home Screen

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Home Screen
Choose an activity. Touch an activity on the screen with the stylus.•
Touch• or at the bottom of the Home screen (or any opening activity
screen) with the stylus to select a different software title.
*To use this feature, you must purchase, install and load additional software
titles (sold separately) to iXL™. For more information, go to page 30.
Digital Reader
Art Studio
Game Player
Notepad
Photo Viewer
MP3 Player
Home Screen
Software
Select*