LeapFrog Mr Pencil’s Scribble Write and Read Instruction Manual

LeapFrog Mr Pencil’s Scribble Write and Read

Product Information

Specifications

• Off/Low/High Volume Selector
• Number Buttons
• Letter Buttons
• Activity Buttons
• Stylus
• Repeat Button
• Settings Button
• Touch-Sensitive LCD Screen
• Automatic Shut Off

Product Usage Instructions

Battery Removal and Installation

1. Make sure the unit is turned Off.
2. Find the battery cover located on the back of the unit, use a screwdriver to loosen the screw and then open the battery cover.
3. Remove old batteries by pulling up on one end of each battery.
4. Install 3 new AA (AM-3/LR6) batteries following the diagram inside the battery box. (For best performance, alkaline batteries or fully charged Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommended.)
5. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure.

WARNING: Adult assembly required for battery installation. Keep batteries out of reach of children.

LCD Touch Screen Calibration
Occasionally, the LCD touch screen may need to be recalibrated. If this happens, follow these steps:

1. An X will appear in each corner of the screen and you will hear a voice say, “Tap it!”. Use the stylus to touch each X exactly.
2. Another X will appear after the previous one is touched correctly.
3. The screen will show “OK” if the screen has been calibrated correctly.
4. If an X isn’t touched correctly, you will hear a voice say, “Oops, tap this again,” and the calibration will restart.
5. You may have to tap an X many times before it is properly calibrated.

Product Features

1. Off/Low/High Volume Selector: Slide the Off/Low/High/Volume Selector to turn the toy on and to adjust the volume.
2. Touch-Sensitive LCD Screen: Touch the LCD screen to play. Use the stylus to tap and write on the screen.
3. Activity Buttons: Press one of the six activity buttons to select an activity.
4. 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.
5. Repeat Button: Press this button to repeat an instruction or question.
6. Letter Buttons: Press these buttons to hear letter names and sounds.
7. Number Buttons: Press these buttons to hear number names.
8. Automatic Shut Off: The unit will automatically power off after a period of inactivity.

Activities

1. Letter Writing: Use the stylus to choose uppercase or lowercase letters. After making your choice, press a letter button to learn how to write the uppercase or lowercase version of it. Follow the dotted lines. They will show you exactly how to draw perfect letters using the correct stroke order.
2. Numbers: Same as the activity above but with numbers. Correctly tracing a number transforms it into objects that equal the number’s value. Tap them to count.
3. Name Writing: Tap an empty name slot to enter a name. A name can hold up to 12 characters. Tap the name to practice spelling it. Tap the edit button to change an existing name.

FAQ

• Q: What type of batteries should I use?
  A: For best performance, we recommend using alkaline batteries or fully charged Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.

• Q: How do I know when the batteries are running low?
  A: When the batteries run low, a low battery indicator icon will appear on the screen, and the unit will power off. Remove the old batteries and replace them with a new set.

• Q: How do I adjust the contrast of the LCD screen?
  A: Press the Settings button to access the contrast adjustment option.

• Q: How do I change the background music?
  A: Press the Settings button to access the background music on/off option.

• Q: How do I change the volume?
  A: Slide the Off/Low/High Volume Selector to adjust the volume.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing Mr. Pencil’s® Scribble, Write & Read™! Enter a world of fun as you play a range of educational activities. Laugh along with Mr. Pencil® and his pals as you explore letter and number names. You can also follow step-by-step instructions to write letters and numbers. Finally, join Mr. Pencil® to practice everything from identifying letter sounds and spelling full words to writing your own name!

INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE

• One Mr. Pencil’s® Scribble, Write & Read™
• Quick Start Guide

WARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging locks, removable tags, cable ties, cords and packaging screws are not part of this toy, and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
NOTE: Please save this Instruction Manual as it contains important information.

Unlock the Packaging Locks

1. Rotate the packaging locks 90 degrees counterclockwise.
2. Pull out the packaging locks and discard.

INSTRUCTIONS

Battery Removal and Installation

1. Make sure the unit is turned Off.
2. Find the battery cover located on the back of the unit, use a screwdriver to loosen the screw and then open the battery cover.
3. Remove old batteries by pulling up on one end of each battery.
4. Install 3 new AA (AM-3/LR6) batteries following the diagram inside the battery box. (For best performance, alkaline batteries or fully charged Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommended.)
5. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure.

WARNING: Adult assembly required for battery installation. Keep batteries out of reach of children.

IMPORTANT: BATTERY INFORMATION

• Insert batteries with the correct polarity (+ and -).
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable batteries.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.
• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
• Remove batteries during long periods of non-use.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
• Dispose of batteries safely. Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

• Remove rechargeable batteries (if removable) from toy before charging.
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

Low Battery Indicator
When the batteries run low, this icon will appear on the screen 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.

An X will appear in each corner of the screen and you will hear a voice say, “Tap it!”. Use the stylus to touch each X exactly. Another X will appear after the previous one is touched correctly. The screen will show OK if the screen has been calibrated correctly. If an X isn’t touched correctly, you will hear a voice say, “Oops, tap this again.”, and the calibration will restart. You may have to tap an X many times before it is properly calibrated.

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. Off/Low/High Volume Selector
   Slide the Off/Low/High/Volume Selector to turn the toy on and to adjust the volume.

2. Touch-Sensitive LCD Screen
   Touch the LCD screen to play.

3. Mr. Pencil® 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.

8. Number Buttons
   Press these buttons to hear number names.

9. Automatic Shut Off
   To save power, Mr. Pencil’s® Scribble, Write & Read™ will shut down after about 1 minute without input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing any button.

ACTIVITIES

1. Letter Writing
   Use the stylus to choose uppercase or lowercase letters. After making your choice, press a letter button to learn how to write the uppercase or lowercase version of it. Follow the dotted lines. They will show you exactly how to draw perfect letters using the correct stroke order.

2. Numbers
   Same as the activity above but with numbers. Correctly tracing a number transforms it into objects that equal the number’s value. Tap them to count.

3. Name Writing
   Tap an empty name slot to enter a name. A name can hold up to 12 characters. Tap the name to practice spelling it. Tap the edit button to change an existing name.

4. Reading
   Use the stylus to rub away sand to find letters. Find three letters to spell a word. Then, drag the stylus across the letters to sound out the word. Spell and sound out three words to complete the game.

5. Spelling
   Use the stylus to choose your level.

6. Level 1: Letterrific!
   Tap the letters as they are announced.

7. Level 2: Complete the Word
   Drag letters into the words to complete them. Then drag the stylus across the letters to sound out the words.

8. Level 3: Slide and Spell
   Slide letters into a word to spell it. Then drag the stylus across the letters to sound out the word. When you think you know what the word is, tap the star. Two pictures will appear. Tap the one that shows the word you sounded out.

9. 6. Drawing
   Use the stylus to choose Free Draw or Tracing.

   • 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. Tap again to change colors.

   • “X” – Tap this to erase your entire drawing.

   • Music Note – Tap this to add your drawing into the Mr. Pencil® Song.

   • Tracing
     Select a drawing. Then, connect the dots in any order to complete it. Once completed, drawings will animate in silly ways. To automatically complete a drawing, press the check mark.

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 if the unit will not be in use for an extended period of time.
4. Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces and do not expose the unit to moisture or water.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If for some reason the unit stops working or malfunctions, please follow these steps:

1. Please 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 should now be ready to use again.
5. If the unit is still not working properly, install a brand new set of batteries.

Environmental Phenomena
The unit may malfunction if subjected to radio-frequency interference. It should revert to normal operation when the interference stops. If not, it may become necessary to turn the power Off and back On, or remove and reinstall the batteries. In the unlikely event of an electrostatic discharge, the unit may malfunction and lose memory, requiring the user to reset the device by removing and reinstalling the batteries.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-701-5327 in the U.S. and Canada, or email [email protected]. Creating and developing LeapFrog products is accompanied by a responsibility that we take very seriously. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information, which forms the value of our products. However, errors sometimes can occur. It is important for you to know that we stand behind our products and encourage you to contact us with any problems and/or suggestions you might have. A service representative will be happy to help you.

FCC

NOTE 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.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information

• Trade Name: LeapFrog®
• Model: 6170
• Product Name: Mr. Pencil’s® Scribble, Write & Read™
• Responsible Party: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
• Address: 2200 Powell Street, Suite 500 Emeryville, CA 94608
• Website: leapfrog.com

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.

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