Mattel iXL Operating instructions

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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

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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

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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*

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Digital Reader

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.

Play

Mode

Read-

to-Me

Mode

Home Screen Digital Reader Screen

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Digital Reader

In • Play mode, listen to the page read.

Touch • to repeat the page.

Hint: Press the Action Button on iXL™ to pause the story. Press it again to

resume the story.

Explore the page by touching objects with the stylus.•

Touch the bottom corners on the screen with the stylus to turn the page.•

Repeat Page

Turn Page

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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.

Use the stylus to choose an animal, game and prize. Touch the arrows on •

the screen with the stylus to scroll through choices. When you’re finished,

touch .

Animal Prize

Game

Touch the highlighted key words on the page with the stylus to learn more.•

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Digital Reader

Listen to the newspaper story!•

Touch • with the stylus to Repeat the headline story.

Touch • with the stylus to Create a new headline story, or touch to Exit

this activity and return to the Home screen.

Hint: You can also press the Home Button on iXL™ at any time to exit

this activity and return to the Home screen.

Repeat CreateExit

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Touch • on the Home screen with the stylus to play a game.

From the Game Player screen, touch • with the stylus to begin the game.

Help the monkey collect bananas and count them in order.•

Touch the top, sides or bottom of • on the screen with the stylus

to move the monkey left, right, up or down!

Game Player

Home Screen Game Player Screen

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Climb up and down the ladders or get on the elevator to collect•

more bananas!

Watch out for the gorilla and mosquitoes. Touch the monkey with the•

stylus to throw bananas and get them out of your way.

When you collect all 10 bananas, listen and count them again!•

In • Level 2, count backwards; in Level 3, count by 2’s. Watch for more

obstacles in these levels!

Press the Home Button • on iXL™ to exit this activity and return to the

Home screen.

Game Player

Elevator

Ladder

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Notepad

Touch • on the Home screen with the stylus to practice writing letters,

numbers and words.

Choose a writing activity from the Notepad screen.•

Touch a letter (or number or word) on the top of the screen with the stylus •

and watch it drawn on screen.

Touch • or at the top of the screen with the stylus to scroll through

more choices (letters, numbers or words).

Home Screen Notepad Screen

Upper Case

Letters

Lower Case

Letters

Numbers

Spelling

Full

Screen

Eraser

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Use the stylus to trace on the screen.•

Notepad

Touch • on the screen with the stylus to clear the screen.

Hint: You can also press the Action Button on iXL™ to clear the screen.

Press the Home Button • on iXL to exit this activity and return to the

Home screen.

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Art Studio

Art Studio Screen

Toolbar

Home Screen

Touch • on the toolbar with the stylus to choose a background to draw on.

First, touch • or with the stylus to scroll through background choices.

When you find one that you like, touch the background with the stylus.

Touch the • on the Home Screen with the stylus to create artwork.

Use the stylus to draw on the picture or touch any tool on the toolbar.•

Backgrounds

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Touch • on the toolbar with the stylus to choose a color from the color

palette. Touch or on the screen with the stylus for more colors. When

you find a color that you like, touch it with the stylus.

Art Studio

Touch • on the toolbar with the stylus to choose a pencil, paint brush,

paint bucket or spray paint. Touch your choice with the stylus to draw

or paint.

Styles

Color Palette

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