LeapFrog Mr. Pencil's Scribble & Write Assembly Instructions

Parent’s Guide
This guide contains important information. Please keep it for future reference.
91-003330-000 US

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On/Off/
Volume
Control
Switch
Stylus
Touch Sensitive
LCD Screen
Settings
Button
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Mr. Pencil’s Scribble & WriteTM! This
tablet offers a comprehensive range of educational activities.
For beginning learners it teaches letter and number names.
More experienced learners can follow step-by-step instructions
to draw shapes and write letters and numbers. Finally, games
allow learners to practice everything from identifying letter
sounds to spelling full words.
6 Activity
Buttons
10 Number
Buttons 26 Letter
Buttons
Repeat
Button

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One Mr. Pencil’s Scribble & WriteTM tablet
• One parent’s guide
WARNING:
All packing materials, such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging
locks, removable tags, cable ties and packaging screws are not
part of this toy, and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
ATTENTION:
Pour la sécurité de votre enfant, débarrassez-vous de tous
les produits d’emballage tels que rubans adhésifs, feuilles de
plastique, attaches, étiquettes et vis d’emballage. Ils ne font
pas partie du jouet.
NOTE:
Please keep this parent’s guide as it contains important
information.
Unlock the packaging locks:
Rotate the packaging locks 90 degrees counterclockwise.
Pull out the packaging locks and discard.

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GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit.
3. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw and open the
battery cover.
4. Install 3 new AA (AM-3/LR6) batteries into the battery
box as illustrated. (The use of new alkaline batteries is
recommended for maximum performance.)
5. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure.

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BATTERY NOTICE
• Use new alkaline batteries for maximum performance.
• Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type as
recommended.
• Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, standard
(carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH), or new and
used batteries.
• Do not use damaged batteries.
• Insert batteries with the correct polarity.
• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
• Remove batteries during long periods of non-use.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging
(if removable).
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under
adult supervision.
MISE EN GARDE
• Utilisez de nouvelles piles alcalines pour une performance
maximale.
• Seules des piles du type recommandé doivent être utilisées.
• Ne pas mélanger différents types de piles ou d’accumulateurs,
ne pas mélanger des piles ou des accumulateurs neufs avec
des usagés.
• Ne pas utiliser des piles ou des accumulateurs endommagés.
• Mettre en place les piles ou les accumulateurs en respectant
les polarités + et –.
• Ne pas mettre les bornes d’une pile ou d’un accumulateur
en court-circuit (en reliant directement le + et le –).
• Enlever les piles ou les accumulateurs usagés du jouet.
• Retirer les piles ou les accumulateurs en cas de non-
utilisation prolongée.
• Ne les jeter ni au feu ni dans la nature.
• Ne pas tenter de recharger des piles non rechargeables.
• Enlever les accumulateurs du jouet pour les recharger.
• Les accumulateurs ne doivent être chargés que sous la
surveillance d’un adulte.

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Low Battery Indicator
When the batteries run low, this icon will
appear on the screen, flash twice and the
unit will power off. Remove the old batteries
and replace with a new set.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Occasionally, the LCD touch screen may
need to be recalibrated. If this happens,
go to Settings Mode to adjust it before
resuming play.
A small dot will appear in each corner of the
screen, you will hear a voice “Tap it!”. Use
the stylus to touch each dot exactly. Another dot will appear
after the previous one is touched correctly. The screen will
show OK if the screen has been calibrated correctly. If a dot
isn’t touched correctly, you will hear a voice “Oops! Try Again.”,
the calibration will restart.
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. On/Off/Volume Control Switch
Slide the On/Off/Volume Control Switch
to turn the toy on and select the volume.
2. Touch Sensitive LCD Screen
Touch the LCD screen to play.

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3. Stylus
Use the stylus to tap and write on the
screen.
4. Activity Buttons
Press one of the six activity buttons to
select an activity.
5. Settings Button
Press this button to change the contrast
of the LCD screen, turn the background
music on or off and to calibrate the LCD
touch screen.
6. Repeat Button
Press this button to repeat an instruction
or question.
7. Letter Buttons
Press these buttons to hear letter names
and sounds.

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8. Number Buttons
Press these buttons to hear number
names.
9. Automatic Shut Off
To preserve battery life, Mr. Pencil’s Scribble & WriteTM will
automatically power down after several minutes without
input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing any
button.
ACTIVITIES
1. Free Draw
Get creative! Tap or drag anywhere on
the screen to draw. The following icons
can help:
Eraser - Tap to turn the tip of your
stylus into an eraser. Only what you
touch will be erased.
Pencil - Tap to draw.
“X” - Tap this to erase your entire drawing.
Check Mark - Tap this when you are finished.
2. Shapes
From the shape menu screen tap the
arrows to see the different shapes. Tap a
shape to select it. Then follow the dotted
lines to trace the shape.

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3. Uppercase Letters
Press a letter to learn how to write
the uppercase version of it. Follow the
dotted lines. They will show you exactly
how to draw perfect letters using the
correct stroke order.
4. Lowercase Letters
Same as the activity above but now with
lowercase letters.
5. Numbers
Same as the activities above but now
with numbers. Correctly tracing a
number transforms it into objects that
equal the number’s value. Tap them to
count.
6. Spelling
Use the stylus to choose your level.
Level 1 = Letter sounds
Level 2 = Fill in the missing letter
Level 3 = Letter by letter spelling
Levels 1 and 2 will require the user to tap
answers using the stylus.
Level 3 will require the user to spell words by pressing the
physical letter buttons on the toy.

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CARE & 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 any direct
heat sources.
3. Remove the batteries when the unit is not in use for an
extended period of time.
4. Do not drop the unit on a hard surface and do not expose
the unit to excess moisture.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the program/activity stops working, please
follow these steps:
1. 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 back ON. The unit will now be ready to
play again.
5. If the unit still does not work, replace with an entire set
of new batteries.