Fisher-Price iXL User manual

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Consumer Information
Please keep this owner’s manual for future reference, as it contains•
important information.
Adult setup is required to install this software title on your computer•
and then transfer to your iXL™Handheld Device (sold separately).
The CD ROM is not a toy.•
For proper use of this software, we recommend your computer meet•
minimum system requirements, including an internet connection.
Minimum System Requirements
Operating System .................PC - Microsoft®Windows XP,
Windows Vista™ or Windows 7
Macintosh - OS X 10.4.11 or higher
Hard Drive............................150MB available
CD or DVD drive
USB Port..............................1.1
Internet connection is required.

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Consumer Information
NOTICE ABOUT EPILEPSY AND SEIZURES
PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE BEFORE YOU OR YOUR CHILD USE ANY
VIDEO/COMPUTER GAME.
A very small portion of the population has a condition, which cause
a momentary loss of consciousness when viewing certain kinds of
flashing lights or patterns that are commonly present in our daily
environment. This condition may cause seizures while watching some
kinds of television pictures or playing certain video/ computer games.
Players who have not had any previous seizures may nonetheless have
an undetected epileptic condition.
If you or anyone in your family has experienced symptoms linked to an
epileptic condition (e.g. a seizure or loss of awareness), consult your
physician before playing video/computer games.
We recommend that parents observe their children while they play video/
computer games. If you or your child experience any of the following
symptoms such as dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle twitching,
involuntary movements, loss of awareness, disorientation or convulsions,
DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY and consult your physician.
Additionally, please follow these precautions whenever playing a video/
computer game:
Do not play if you are tired or need sleep.•
Always play in a well lit room.•
Be sure to take a 10-15 minute break every hour while playing.•

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Before installing this software title:•
- iXL™Computer Software must be installed before installing this
software title. If you have not done this, you will be prompted to install
iXL™Computer Software (included on this CD-ROM). Once
installation is complete, re-insert the software title CD-ROM, or go to
your computer’s Start Menu, select ‘Run,’ and type D:\setup.exe.
- Make sure your iXL™(sold separately) is not connected to
your computer.
• If iXL™Computer Software (that came with iXL™) is open, please
close it.
If you have multiple logons on your computer, be sure the logon you•
are using has Administrator privileges. You will need Administrator
privileges to install this software.
Insert the CD into the CD-ROM or DVD drive of your computer.•
The software installer launches automatically. Follow the on-screen•
instructions to complete installation.
Note: You need to install all components to use this software.
If installation of the software does not launch automatically, go to the•
“Start” menu, click on “Run” and type “D:\setup”.
Software Installation

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Connecting iXL™Handheld Device
USB Port
USB Port
WARNING
To prevent strangulation, keep computer cables
away from children.
Small End
of USB Cable
Large End
of USB Cable
After installing this software title,• connect iXL™(sold separately) to
your computer to transfer and manage content.
Slide the USB door open on• iXL™to access the USB port.
Insert the smaller end of the USB cable into the USB port on• iXL™.
Insert the larger end of the USB cable into the USB port• on
your computer.

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Connecting iXL™Handheld Device
Power Button
Open• iXL™and press the power button .
If• iXL™is properly connected to your computer, you will see the USB
connect symbol on the screen.

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iXL™Computer Software
My Library Tab
Double-click on the• on your computer desktop to launch iXL™
Computer Software that was included with the iXL™Handheld Device
(sold separately).
From the Welcome page, click on the• My Library tab to transfer the
software title to iXL™.
Note: iXL™must be connected to your computer, turned on and open.

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Software
Tab
Check Box
My Library Software Titles
On the• My Library side of the screen, click on the Software tab to
transfer this software title to iXL™.
Click on the check box (on the My Library side of the screen) next to•
this software title.
Hint: If you use the check box next to the main title, you will transfer
everything included in this software title. To customize the content on
iXL™, click only on selected activities.
Note: The software titles that appear on the My Library and My
Handheld sides of the screen in iXL™Computer Software will vary
depending on the software titles you purchased and installed (additional
software titles sold separately).

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To remove an• iXL™software title (or activity) from iXL™, first click
on the check box next to the software title (or activity) on the My
Handheld side of the screen. Then, click on .
Hint: If you’d like to check how much memory is available on iXL™, look
at the memory gauge on the My Handheld side of the screen.
My Library Software Titles
Transfer
Software
Button
Memory
Gauge
Click on the• Transfer Software button to move this software title
(or selected activities from this software title) onto the My Handheld
side of the screen and onto iXL™.
After transferring this software title, disconnect• iXL™from your computer.

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Open• iXL™(sold separately) 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 also login using a custom profile (created using iXL™
Computer Software).
Login Screen

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Home Screen
Digital Reader
Art Studio
Games
Notepad
Photo Viewer
MP3 Player
Touch• or on the Home screen with the stylus to scroll to this
software title.
Choose an activity on the Home screen. Touch an activity with the stylus.•

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Digital Reader
Home Screen Digital Reader Screen
Play
Mode
Read-
to-Me
Mode
Touch• on the Home screen with the stylus to read stories.
From the Digital Reader screen, touch• Read-to-Me or Play
mode with the stylus.
In• Read-to-Me mode, listen to the narrator read the entire story.
Hint: Press the Action Button on iXL™to pause the story. Press it
again to resume the story.

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Digital Reader
Explore the page by touching objects with the stylus.•
Touch the bottom corners on the screen with the stylus to turn the page.•
Touch the highlighted key words on the page with the stylus to learn more!•
Turn Page
In• Play mode, listen to the page read.
Touch• with the stylus repeat the page.
Hint: Press the Action Button on iXL™to pause the story. Press it
again to resume the story.
Repeat
Page
pe
at
e

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Digital Reader
After the story, play a comprehension activity.•
Hint: In Play mode, you will need to turn the page at the end of the story
to play this activity.
Put the pictures in the order they appeared in the story. Touch a picture•
with the stylus and drag it to the correct place in the timeline.
Touch• with the stylus for a new timeline.
Touch• with the stylus to exit this activity and return to the Digital
Reader screen.
Hint: You can also press the Home Button on iXL™ at any time to
exit this activity and return to the Home screen.
New Timeline
Exit
Timeline

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Game Player
Touch• on the Home screen with the stylus to play a game.
From the Game Player screen, choose a game:• True Love’s Gifts,
Waffle Time! or Witch Way Out? with the stylus to start
the game.
Home Screen Game Player Screen

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Game Player - True Love’s Gifts
Object: Help Shrek make a gift basket for Fiona.
Find all the objects in all three levels of game play to give Princess•
Fiona her gift basket.
Press the Home Button• on iXL™to exit this activity and return to
the Home screen.
Touch a door with the stylus to open and see what’s inside.•
Touch another door with the stylus to find its match.•
Keep trying until you match all the objects. Then, move to the next level.•
Door

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Game Player - Waffle Time!
Object: Help Donkey catch his favorite waffles.
Look at the top of the screen to see and listen for the type of waffle•
Donkey wants.
Press the Action Button• on iXL™ to make Donkey jump and catch
the waffles.
Choose a level. Touch the screen with your stylus to make your selection.•
- Level 1 – Topping Type
- Level 2 – Topping Color
- Level 3 – Topping Type and Color
Waffle Type

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See how many waffles you can catch before time runs out.•
Press the Home Button• on iXL™to exit this activity and return to
the Home screen.
Game Player - Waffle Time!

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Choose a level:•
- Level 1 – Uppercase Letters
- Level 2 – Lowercase Letters
- Level 3 – Uppercase and Lowercase Letters
Touch the screen with the stylus to make your selection.•
Collect the letters needed to complete the alphabet at the top of•
the screen.
Touch the screen with the stylus and drag it to move Shrek and Donkey•
toward the correct missing letter.
Object: Help Shrek and Donkey find a way out of the castle!
Game Player - Witch Way Out?
Alphabet

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Don’t get hit by witches or pumpkins or you will lose a life.•
Tap the screen with the stylus to throw pots at the witches and pumpkins.•
Try to collect extra lives and shields to protect you.
Collect all the letters to escape from the castle! Check your time at the•
bottom of the screen.
Press the Home Button• on iXL™to exit this activity and return to
the Home screen.
Game Player - Witch Way Out?
Lives
Time