iXLâ„¢ Learning System - Fisher Price

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iXL Learning System 

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 preloaded 

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. 

Digital Reader 

iXL Handheld Device


Game 

Player 

Photo Viewer 

Notepad 

Art Studio 

MP3 Player 

headphones not 

included 

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iXL Handheld d Device Dev De 

USB Cable 

(USB cable is not a toy) 

iXL Computer Software CD-ROM 

(CD-ROM is not a toy) 

Note: Product features and decorations may be different from photos included in this manual.

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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Battery Installation 

1,5V x 4 

“AA” (LR6) 

• 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!

Home 

Button 

Volume 

Buttons 

Action 

Button 

Headphone Jack 

iXL Features 

Power Button 

Light 

Sensor 

USB Port 

Stylus 

Stylus 

Storage 

Touch Screen 

• 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. 

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Getting Started 

Power Button 

• Open iXL and press the power button . 

Hint: Make sure iXL is completely open before pressing the power button. 

Login Screen 

• 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.

Getting Started 

Home Screen 

• From the Home screen, touch with the stylus to change the screen 

background design. 

• Touch a background design with the stylus, and then touch . 

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Art Studio 

MP3 Player 

Home Screen 

Game Player 

Notepad 

Photo Viewer 

• Choose an activity. Touch an activity on the screen with the stylus. 

Software 

Select* 

Home Screen 

• 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.


Readto-Me 

Mode 

Home Screen Digital Reader Screen 

• Touch on the Home screen with the stylus to read stories. 

• From the Digital Reader screen, touch Read-to-Me 

with the stylus. 

or Play mode 

• 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 

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Repeat Page 


• 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. 

Turn Page 

• Explore the page by touching objects with the stylus. 

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


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

Game 

Animal Prize 

• 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 . 

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Exit 

Repeat Create 

• 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 

this activity and return to the Home screen. 

on iXL at any time to exit

Game Player 

Home Screen Game Player Screen 

• 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! 

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Ladder 

Game Player 

Elevator 

• 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.

Notepad 

Upper Case 

Letters 

Lower Case 

Letters 

Numbers 

Spelling 

Full 

Screen 

Eraser 

Home Screen Notepad Screen 

• 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). 

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Notepad 

• Use the stylus to trace on the screen. 

• 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 

Home screen. 

on iXL to exit this activity and return to the

Home Screen 

Art Studio 

Toolbar 

Art Studio Screen 

• 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 

• 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. 

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Art Studio 

Styles 

• 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. 

Color Palette 

• 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 

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Using the stylus on the screen, draw or paint on the background. 

Stampers 

• Touch on the toolbar with the stylus to choose stampers for 

your picture. 

• Touch or on the screen with the stylus for more stampers. 

• When you find a stamper that you like, touch it with the stylus. 

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Art Studio 

• Touch the screen with the stylus to place stamp in your picture. 

Undo Erase All 

Erase 

• Touch on the toolbar with the stylus if you’d like to erase. 

Eraser

Music 

Art Studio 

Hint: You can also press the Action Button on iXL to erase all. 

• Touch on the toolbar with the stylus to listen to music while you draw! 

• Touch or to scroll through song choices. Touch , or to turn the 

music ON or OFF. 


Home screen. 

on iXL to exit this activity and return to the 

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MP3 Player 

Home Screen 

• Touch on the Home scree screen with the stylus to listen to music. 

• Touch the numbers at the top of the screen with the stylus to choose any of 

five, preloaded songs. 

• Touch or at the top of the screen with the stylus to view more songs; 

touch or at the bottom of the screen to change backgrounds. 

Note: To use the scrolling feature, you need to load your own music or 

additional software titles (sold separately). For more information, go to 

page 30.

MP3 Player 

• Touch on the screen with the stylus s tto 

stop the music. 

• Touch on the screen with the stylus to play the music. 


Home screen. 

on iXL to exit this activity and return to the 

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Home Screen 

Photo Viewer 

Picture Slideshow 

• Touch on the Home screen with the stylus to view a pre-loaded 

picture slideshow. 

Hint: If you would like to load your own pictures, go to page 30 for 

more information. 

Toolbar 

• If you’d like to draw on a picture, touch the screen with the stylus to see 

the toolbar. 

Hint: You can also press the Action Button on iXL to use the toolbar. 

• Touch or to scroll through pictures. To choose a picture, touch the 

screen with the stylus.

Photo Viewer 

Styles 

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

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

Color Palette 

• 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’d like to use, touch it with the stylus. 

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Photo Viewer 

• Touch on the toolbar with the stylus to choose a stamper for the picture. 

• Touch or for more stampers. When you find a stamper you’d like to 

use, touch it with the stylus. 

Undo Erase All 

Stampers 

Erase 

Eraser 

• Touch on the toolbar with the stylus to choose how to erase only what 

has been added to your picture. Touch your choice with the stylus to make 

a selection. 

Hint: The eraser in this activity only erases what has been added to the 

picture and does not erase the original picture.

Music 

Photo Viewer 

• Touch on the toolbar with the stylus to listen to music while watching 

the slideshow. 

• Touch or with the stylus to scroll through song choices. 

• Touch or with the stylus to turn the music ON or OFF. 

• Touch on the toolbar with the stylus to exit the toolbar and return to 

the slideshow. 

Hint: You can also press the Action Button on iXL to exit the toolbar. 

• All of the art you’ve added to your picture is automatically saved. 

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

Home screen. 

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Computer C Software Installation 

• If you 

ou wou would ou ould ld like 

to load your own music or photos, additional software 

titles (sold separately), manage content on or customize iXL, you’ll need 

to install iXL Computer Software. 

• 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. 

PC Users 

• Insert the enclosed 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”. 

Mac Users 

Note: The CD is used for PC software installation only. Please visit 

http://www.fisher-price.com/ixl/software/macintosh to download a Macintosh 

compatible version. 

WARNING 

To prevent strangulation, 

keep computer cables away from children.

Connecting iXL 

• After installing iXL Computer Software, you will need to connect iXL to 

your computer, using the included USB cable to load and manage content. 

Small End of 

USB Cable 

USB Port 

• 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. 

USB Port 

Large End of 

USB Cable 

• Insert the larger end of the USB cable into the USB port on 

your computer. 

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Connecting iXL 

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.

Welcome Tab 

Settings 

& System 

Information 

Computer Software 

User’s Guide 

Consumer 

Relations 

Activities 

• To launch iXL Computer Software, double-click on the on your 

computer desktop. 

• Click on the Welcome tab to get started. 

- Click on the User’s Guide link for interactive use instructions and 

frequently asked questions about iXLTM Learning System. 

- Click on the Consumer Relations Answer Center link to go directly to 

Fisher-Price ® Consumer Relations. 

- Click on the Play & Learn Family Activities link for fun activities you can 

do with your child. 

- Click on the Printable Activities link for activity sheets you can print for 

your child. 

- Click on the Settings & System Information link for system information 

and settings updates. 

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Note: Printable activity sheets are available only on iXL Computer Software 

and cannot be transfered (loaded) to the iXL Handheld Device. 

Activity 

Sheet 

Buttons 

Printable Activities 

• Click on the buttons at the top of the screen to scroll through activity 

sheet choices. 

Activity Sheet 

• First, click on the activity sheet you would like to print. Then, click on 

in the pop-up window. 

• Click on to exit Printable Activities. 

Exit Button 

Print Button

Settings and System Information 

• Software Update – Click on to turn automatic software updates ON or OFF. 

To receive updated software, we recommend selecting ON. 

• System Information – Click on the button to view information about your 

computer system and the software titles (each sold separately) you 

have installed. 

• Firmware Repair – Click on the button if you need to repair the iXL 

firmware. If you unsure of the status of the firmware, contact Fisher-Price ® 

Consumer Relations at 1-888-892-6123. 

• Automatic Backlight – Use this feature to conserve batteries! Click 

on a button to turn the iXL automatic backlight (light sensor) ON 

(recommended) or OFF. 

• Click on to exit Settings & System Information. 

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My Library 

My Library Tab 

• Click on the My Library tab to transfer your own pictures, music or other 

software titles (sold separately) to iXL, manage iXL content. You can also 

check how much memory is available on iXL. 

Note: iXL must be connected to your computer, turned on and open to use 

this feature.

Pictures Tab 

Import 

Pictures 

Link 

My Library Pictures 

• On the My Library side of the screen, click on the Pictures tab to transfer 

your own pictures from your computer to iXL. 

• Click on the Import Pictures from Computer link. 

Open Button 

• Locate the picture you would like to transfer from your computer. Make sure 

the file format of the pictures is JPG (or JPEG). First, click on the picture. 

Hint: To select multiple pictures at the same time, press and hold the Ctrl 

button on your computer keyboard while clicking on the pictures. 

• Then, click on . 

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Check Box 

Rotate 

Buttons 


• To rotate pictures before transferring them to iXL, first click on the check 

box next to the picture. 

• Then, click on the rotate buttons or on the bottom left of the screen. 

Select All Link 

Check Box 

• Once loaded to the My Library side of the screen, click on the check box 

next to each picture you would like to transfer to iXL. 

Hint: You can also click on the Select All link to transfer all the pictures from 

the My Library side to the My Handheld side of the screen.


Transfer 

Pictures 

• Click on the Transfer Pictures button to move the pictures onto the 

My Handheld side of the screen and iXL. 

Hint: If you’d like the pictures in your slideshow in a particular order, be sure 

to transfer pictures in that order. 

Memory 

Gauge 

Remove 

Button 

• To remove pictures from iXL, first click on the check box next to the picture 

on the My Handheld side of the screen. Then, click on . You can also use 

this process to remove pictures from the My Library side of the screen. 

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. 

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Music Tab 

Import 

Music Link 

My Library Music 

• On the My Library side of the screen, click on the Music tab to transfer your 

own music from your computer to iXL. 

• Click on the Import Music from Computer link. 

Open Button 

• Locate the music files you would like to transfer from your computer. 

First, click on the music file. Make sure the file format of the music file is 

MP3 or WMA. 

Hint: To select multiple songs at the same time, press and hold the Ctrl 

button on your computer keyboard while clicking on the files. 

• Then, click on the Open button.

Select 

All Link 

Check Box 


• Once loaded to the My Library side of the screen, click on the check box 

next to each song you would like to transfer to iXL. 

Hint: You can also click on the Select All link to transfer all the music files 

from the My Library side to the My Handheld side of the screen. 

Transfer 

Music 

• Click on the Transfer Music button to move the music files onto the 

My Handheld side of the screen and onto iXL. 

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Memory 

Gauge 

Remove 

Button 

• To remove songs from iXL, first click on the music file on the My 

Handheld side of the screen. Then, click on . You can also use this 

process to remove songs from the My Library side of the screen. 


memory gauge on the My Handheld side of the screen.

Software Tab 

• On the My Library side of the screen, click on the Software tab to transfer 

iXL software titles (sold separately) to iXL. 

• First, you must purchase and install iXL software title(s) onto your computer. 

Check Box 

My Library Software Titles 

• Click on the check box next (on the My Library side of the screen) to the iXL 

software title (or only the desired activities) you would like to transfer to iXL. 

Hint: If you use the check box next to the main title, you will transfer 

everything included with the selected title. To customize the content on iXL, 

click only on selected activities. 

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Transfer 

Software 

My Library Software Titles 

• Click on the Transfer Software button to move the iXL software title 

or selected activities onto the My Handheld side of the screen and onto iXL. 

Memory 

Gauge 

Remove 

Button 

• 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 . 


memory gauge on the My Handheld side of the screen.

Blank Profile 

My Library Customize 

• Create a custom profile so that your child will see his or her picture and 

name in the Digital Reader activity story and the login screen. 

Note: iXL must be connected to your computer, open and with power ON to 

use this feature. 

• To create a new profile, click on a blank profile . 

Name Field 

Import 

Picture Link 

Rotate 

Buttons 

• Type your child’s name in the Name field. 

• To add a picture to the profile, click on the Import Picture from Computer link. 

• Click 

on the rotate picture buttons or to rotate the picture. 

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• Click on the drop-down menus to choose answers to questions about 

your child. 

Drop-down 

Menus 

Transfer 

Profile 

• Click on the Transfer Profile button to move the custom profile to iXL. 

• Repeat these steps to create more profiles. You can create up to five!

Existing 

Profile 

Remove 

Button 


Transfer 

Profile 

• Click on an existing profile to edit any details. After making changes, 

click on the Transfer Profile button to save the changes and move it 

to iXL. 

• To remove a profile from iXL, first click on the profile. Then, 

click on . 

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SD Card Installation 

(Optional–SD Card Sold Separately) 

To increase memory, y 

• ou can install a secure digital (SD or SDHC) memory 

card (sold separately) in iXL. 

SD Card Door 

• Locate the SD card door labeled on the back of iXL. 

• Loosen the screw in the door with a Phillips screwdriver. Lift the SD 

card door. 

• Slide an unlocked SD card into the slot in iXL. 

• Replace the SD card door and tighten the screw. Do not over-tighten 

the screw. 

Notes: 

- Maximum SD card size is 16GB. 

- Once you install an SD card in iXL, we do not recommend removing it to 

use in other products. 

- Any files previously saved on your SD card will be erased when you insert 

it in iXL. Save the files on the SD card to your computer (or other device) 

before using it in iXL, or use a new SD card. 

- You cannot save your own photos, music files or additional software 

titles directly to the SD card and use in iXL. Use the included computer 

software to load your own music, photos or additional software titles (sold 

separately) to iXL. For more information, please go to page 30.

Reset 

Note: If this product begins to operate erratically, you may need to reset 

the electronics. 

Reset Hole 

• Insert a pointed object into the Reset Hole on the back of iXL. 

• Press the iXL power button OFF; press again to turn ON. 

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Calibration 

IMPORTANT! Before first time use, callibrate the touch screen to the stylus. 

• During normal use, you may notice that the stylus on objects on the screen 

do not align. When this happens, you must calibrate the stylus. 

Calibration Hole 

• To calibrate the stylus to the touch screen, insert the tip of the stylus into 

the Calibration Hole on the back of iXL. 

• Follow the instructions on the screen and touch each mark with the stylus. 

Press any button when you are finished to exit the calibration screen.

Software Uninstall 

PC Users 

• Click on the following items (in order): 

- “Start” menu on your computer taskbar 

- “Programs” 

- “Fisher-Price” 

- “iXL” 

- “Uninstall iXL” 

Mac Users 

Complete the following steps (in order): 

-Double-click on “Macintosh HD” 

-Open the “Applications” folder 

-Click on the “iXL” icon 

-Drag the “iXL” icon to the trash 

-Empty the trash 

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Battery Safety Information 

In exceptional circumstances, batteries may leak fluids that can cause 

a chemical burn injury or ruin your toy. To avoid battery leakage: 

• Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types: alkaline, 

standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium). 

• Insert batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment. 

• Remove batteries during long periods of non-use. Always remove exhausted 

batteries from the toy. Dispose of batteries safely. Do not dispose of this 

product in a fire. The batteries inside may explode or leak. 

• Never short-circuit the battery terminals. 

• Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type, as recommended. 

• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries. 

• Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging. 

• If removable, rechargeable batteries are used, they are only to be charged 

under adult supervision.

Troubleshooting 

iXL Handheld Device 

Problem Solution 

Touch screen does not 

respond to the stylus 

A red line appears on 

the touch screen in 

the Art Studio and/or 

Photo Viewer 

The colors on the touch 

screen changed 

iXL power will not 

turn ON 

Loaded pictures do 

not appear in picture 

slideshow 

Loaded music does 

not play 

iXL has intermittent 

sound and/or video 

iXL does not recognize 

the installed SD card 

(sold separately) 

Battery power may be low. Replace the batteries in iXL with four, new “AA” 

(LR6) alkaline batteries. 

Calibrate the touch screen and the stylus. See page 50. 

This red line indicates iXL has run out of memory. Install a memory card (SD 

or SDHD card sold separately) and remove content from iXL (using iXL 

Computer Software). 

Exposure to prolonged periods of cold temperatures may affect images on the 

touch screen. This is a temporary condition and will change once iXL returns to 

normal room temperature. 

Battery power may be low. Replace the batteries in iXL with four, new 

“AA” (LR6) alkaline batteries. 

If you are using an SD card (sold separately), make sure it is unlocked and 

properly installed in iXL . 

Power will not turn ON if iXL is partially open. Make sure iXL is 

completely open. 

Load only JPEG (JPG) picture files to iXL. 

iXL only plays MP3 or WMA formatted files. 

Battery power may be low. Replace the batteries in iXL with four, new “AA” 

(LR6) alkaline batteries. 

Check to make sure the SD card is unlocked and properly installed in iXL. 

You may need to reformat the SD card. Connect iXL to your computer and turn 

the power on. On your computer, go to the Start Menu, and select My Computer. 

Right-click on the SD card icon, select Format and click the Start button. 

Touch screen is dim Touch screen dims after approximately 1½ minutes of non-use. Simply touch 

the screen with the stylus. 

Touch screen turns off Touch screen automatically turns off after 3 minutes of non-use. Press the 

power button on iXL to turn back ON. 

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There is not enough 

memory on iXL 

to transfer content 

(software titles, 

pictures or music) 

My computer does not 

recognize iXL 

Custom profile does 

not appear on 

login screen 


iXL Computer Software 

Turn iXL power OFF and disconnect it from your computer. Install a memory 

card (SD or SDHD card sold separately). 

Connect iXL to your computer and use iXL Computer Software to remove items 

from iXL. 

Make sure the iXL Computer Software is installed on your computer. 

Make sure iXL is connected to your computer, opened and power is ON. 

iXL battery power may be low. Replace the batteries with four, new “AA” (LR6) 

alkaline batteries. 

Unplug the USB cable from the USB port on your computer and re-insert it in 

another USB port. 

Connect iXL to your computer and launch iXL computer software. Check to be 

sure the custom profile exists. If not, try transferring it again. 

Custom profile was over-written (deleted). Recreate the custom profile in iXL 

computer software and transfer it to iXL (see pages 45-47). 

Make sure the Name field is filled in on the custom profile screen in computer 

software. Transfer the profile again to iXL.


Content (software 

titles, music and/ 

or pictures) will not 

transfer to iXL 


iXL Computer Software 

iXL power is off/not connected to your computer. Make sure iXL is connected to 

your computer, opened, and with the power ON. 

iXL may have run out of memory. Install a secure digital (SD or SDHC) memory 

card (sold separately) and transfer desired content to iXL. You can also manage 

the amount of content on iXL. Use iXL software to remove content (see page 

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iXL was disconnected from your computer before content finished transfering. 

Re-connect iXL to your computer and transfer the files again. Make sure the 

transfer process is complete before disconnecting iXL. 

Use ONLY iXL computer software to transfer content to iXL. 

iXL battery power may be low. Replace the batteries with four, new “AA” (LR6) 

alkaline batteries. 

Unplug the USB cable from the USB port on your computer and reinsert it in 

another USB port. Transfer content. 

You cannot save photos, music files or additional software titles directly to 

an SD card and use in iXL. Only use the included iXLComputer Software to 

transfer content to iXL. 

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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 causes 

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. 

Care 

• Keep water, sand and dirt off of this toy. 

• Keep this toy away from direct sunlight and excessive heat. 

• Wipe this toy with a clean cloth dampened with a mild soap and water 

solution. Do not immerse this toy. 

• This toy has no comsumer serviceable part. Please do not take this 

toy apart. 

• Do not drop this toy on a hard surface. 

• Protect the environment by not disposing of this product with 

household waste (2002/96/EC). Check your local authority for 

recycling advice and facilities (Europe only).


FCC Statement (United States Only) 

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, 

uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with 

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is 

no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does 

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning 

the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or 

more of the following measures: 

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 

Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for 

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 

conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept 

any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 

ICES-003 

• This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 

• Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device ay not cause harmful 

interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference 

that may cause undesired operation. 

NMB-003 

• Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 

• L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes : (1) il ne 

doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout 

brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le 

fonctionnement du dispositif. 

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Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Flash are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe 

Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. 

Portions utilize Microsoft Windows Media Technologies. Copyright ©1999-2010 

Microsoft Corporation. 

Windows, Windows Vista, Windows Media Player are either a registered trademark or trademark 

of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 

Mac, Mac OS and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and 

other countries. 

Device Credit Information: 

Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., East Aurora, NY 14052 U.S.A. ©2009 

Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ® and designate U.S. trademarks of Mattel, Inc., 

unless otherwise indicated. 

Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Flash are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe 

Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. 

This product includes technology owned by Microsoft which cannot be distributed without a 

license from Microsoft. 

MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. 

Open Source Components: The software included in this product may contain certain “open 

source” components which are distributed to you under the terms of the applicable open source 

license agreements (including, without limitation, all provisions disclaiming warranties and 

limiting liability) (“Open Source Component”). The Open Source Components are distributed 

“AS IS,” WITH ANY AND ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER 

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF 

MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, AND 

NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. FISHER-PRICE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT 

THE OPEN SOURCE COMPONENTS (OR ANY ELEMENTS THEREOF) WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED 

OR ERROR-FREE, FREE FROM SPYWARE, MALWARE, ADWARE, VIRUSES, OR WORMS, OR 

WILL FUNCTION TO MEET YOUR REQUIREMENT. 

Information about Open Source Components can be found in the materials provided on the 

applicable product page on Mattel, Inc.’s Consumer Relations website, located at http://service. 

mattel.com (the “Service Site”). To locate the product page, go 

to the Service Site, search the product name in the “Guided Search” box, and then select the 

applicable product. The applicable open source license agreements are incorporated herein 

by reference. 

Except for any Open Source Components, the remainder of the software in this product is not 

open source and is copyrighted to Mattel, Inc. (“Mattel”) or its licensors with all rights reserved. 

All title, ownership, and intellectual property rights in and to the remainder of the software in 

this product remain in Mattel or its licensors. 

iTunes® is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. 

SD Logo is a trademark

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 

1-888-892-6123 (US & Canada) 

1300 135 312 (Australia) 

Fisher-Price, Inc., 636 Girard Avenue, East Aurora, NY 14052. 

Hearing-impaired consumers: 1-800-382-7470. 

Outside the United States: 

Canada: Mattel Canada Inc., 6155 Freemont Blvd., 

Mississauga, Ontario L5R 3W2; www.service.mattel.com. 

Great Britain: Mattel UK Ltd, Vanwall Business Park, 

Maidenhead SL6 4UB. Helpline: 01628 500303. 

www.service.mattel.com/uk 

Mattel Europa, B.V., Gondel 1, 1186 MJ Amstelveen, Nederland. 

Australia: Mattel Australia Pty. Ltd., 658 Church Street, 

Locked Bag #870, Richmond, Victoria 3121 Australia. 

New Zealand: 16-18 William Pickering Drive, 

Albany 1331, Auckland. 

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So many ways to learn and play! 

Look for a wide range of software titles with a big 

selection of favorite friends from the world of entertainment. 

Disney elements © Disney 

Disney/Pixar elements © Disney/Pixar 

BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD 

and all related characters and elements 

are trademarks of and © DC Comics. 

WB SHIELD: TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. 

(s10) 

SCOOBY-DOO and all related characters and 

elements are trademarks of and © Hanna-Barbera. 

(s10) 

Shrek Forever After & ©2010 DreamWorks 

Animation L.L.C. 

© 2010 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. 

Nickelodeon, Ni Hao, Kai-lan, SpongeBob 

SquarePants and all related titles, logos and 

characters are trademarks of Viacom International 

Inc. SpongeBob SquarePants created by 

Stephen Hillenburg. 

Fisher Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., East Aurora, NY 14052 U.S.A. 

©2010 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ® and designate U.S. trademarks of Mattel, Inc., unless otherwise indicated. 

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