Mattel iXL Learning System User manual

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iXL

™

Learning System iXL

™

Learning System

Digital

Reader

Game

Player

Notepad

Art Studio

Photo Viewer

MP3 Player

headphones not

included

Quick Start

1. Install batteries in the handheld (see

page 6).

2. Open the handheld and press the

power button.

3. Touch a gray bar (profile) on the

login screen. To create a custom

profile, see page 47.

4. Calibrate the touch screen with the

stylus. See page 54.

5. From the Home screen, choose

an activity from the Main Apps.

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 18.

Art Studio - Create artwork with

backgrounds and drawing tools.

See page 20.

MP3 Player - Listen to a song

sampler. See page 25.

Photo Viewer - Watch a pre-

loaded picture slideshow that you

can draw on! See page 28.

6. Install iXL™ Computer Software to

load/manage your own music, audio

books and photos, additional software

titles (sold separately) and update

the handheld firmware. Connect the

handheld to your computer, follow the

instructions on your computer and

be sure to click “yes” when asked to

update. See page 32.

7. From the Game Player screen, touch

to access the Mini Apps. See

page 17.

PianoCalculator Flash

Cards

Tic Tac

Toe

Virtual

Pet

Timer Monkey

Play

Puzzle

Typing

+ Mini Apps

Main Apps

PianoCalculator Flash

Cards

Tic Tac

Toe

Virtual

Pet

Timer Monkey

Play

Puzzle

Typing

+ Mini Apps

Main Apps

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iXL

™

Learning System

iXL™ Handheld Device

iXL™ Computer Software CD-ROM

(CD-ROM is not a toy)

Hint: To activate Mini Apps, first install

iXL™ Computer Software to update your iXL™

Handheld Device firmware. Then, connect the

handheld device to your computer, follow the

instructions and be sure to click “yes” when

asked to update.

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 the handheld 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

the handheld.

•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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Battery Installation Handheld Features

•Press the Power Button (with the handheld 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 37).

•Use only the Stylus on the Touch Screen to make selections. Store the stylus

on the side of the handheld when not in use.

•To load your own photos, music, audio books, or additional software titles

(sold separately) manage content on or customize the handheld, slide the

door open to access the USB Port

. Insert the USB cable (included) to

connect the handheld 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 handheld 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 the handheld and press the power button .

Hint: Make sure the handheld 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 the handheld using the

enclosed computer software. For more information, go to page 47.

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 from the Main Apps. 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 the handheld. For more information, go to

page 32.

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 the handheld 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 the handheld 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 the handheld 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 the handheld to exit this activity and return

to the Home screen.

Game Player

Elevator

Ladder

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Mini Apps

•From the Game Player screen, touch with the stylus to access the Mini Apps.

•Choose any of the nine Mini Apps. Touch your choice on the screen with

the stylus.

•Press the Home Button

on the handheld to exit and return to the

Home Screen.

Game Player Screen

Calculator

Flash Cards

Virtual Pet

Puzzle

Monkey Play

Timer

Typing

Tic Tac Toe

IMPORTANT! To activate Mini Apps, first install iXL™ Computer Software

to update the handheld firmware. Connect the handheld to your computer,

follow the instructions and be sure to click “yes” when asked to update.

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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 the handheld to clear

the screen.

•Press the Home Button

on the handheld 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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