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How to Troubleshoot a Pixter

The Fisher-Price Pixter Color System is an interactive art and activity center for children. Instead of a traditional color and activity book, the Pixter allows kids to color and do activities such as mazes and connect the dots, using a large stylus pen. Additional cartridges can be purchased and placed in the system for new coloring pages and activities. If the unit is not powering on, the batteries are dead and should be replaced. If the markings you are making on the screen are appearing in a different area on the screen, it needs to be recalibrated.

Instructions

Changing the Batteries
- 1
  Slide the power switch, on the bottom of the Pixter, to the "On" position. If the unit does not power on, slide back to the "Off" position.
- 2
  Flip the Pixter over, so the back is face up. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the single screw, holding the battery cover in place. Slide the battery cover downward for removal.
- 3
  Lift up on the batteries for removal. Insert 4 new AA alkaline batteries into the battery bay. Follow the positive and negative icon indicators in the bay for proper placement.
- 4
  Slide the battery cover upward, to place it back over the batteries. Screw the screw back into place.
- 5
  Flip the unit over. Slide the power switch to the "On" position.
Calibrate the Screen
- 6
  Insert the tip of the stylus into the "Calibration" button, located on the backside of the unit, if you notice that the marks appearing on the screen are not in the same position where you made them.
- 7
  Release the button when the Pixter screen displays two targets.
- 8
  Use the stylus to touch the target in the upper left-hand corner. Use the stylus to then touch the target in the lower right-hand corner. The screen has now been re-calibrated.

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