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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
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iXL™ Learning System
Game
Player
Notepad
Art Studio
MP3 Player
headphones not included
Photo Viewer
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iXL™ Learning System
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iXL™ Computer Software CD-ROM |
iXL™ Handheld Device |
(CD-ROM is not a toy) |
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 |
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Windows 7 |
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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 |
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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 
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• 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 
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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™ Features
Stylus
Power Button |
Light |
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Sensor |
Home
Button
Volume
Buttons
Action 
Button Stylus
Storage
Headphone Jack |
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Touch Screen |
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USB Port |
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•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.
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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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Home Screen
Game Player
Digital Reader
Notepad
Art Studio
Photo Viewer
MP3 Player
Home Screen
• Choose an activity. Touch an activity on the screen with the stylus.
Software
Select*
•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.
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Digital Reader
Read- to-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 
or Play 
mode with the stylus.
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.
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Digital Reader
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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Digital Reader
• Touch the highlighted key words on the page with the stylus to learn more.
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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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Digital Reader
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 |
on iXL™ at any time to exit |
this activity and return to the Home screen. |
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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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Game Player
Ladder
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. |
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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 on iXL to exit this activity and return to the Home screen.
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