Educational Insights Hot Dots Jr. EI-2348 Manual

Caring for Your Hot Dots Jr. Light-Up Interactive Pencil

How to Install and Replace the Batteries
The Hot Dots Jr. Pencil requires 2 AAA batteries, not included. To install the batteries, use a coin to unscrew the battery door on the back of the pencil. Turn the coin in a counterclockwise motion until the door opens. Install 2 fresh AAA batteries as shown in the diagram. Replace the door. Use the coin to tighten the door. Turn in a clockwise motion until the door is secure.

• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbon zinc) or rechargeable (nickelcadmium) batteries.
• Do not recharge nonrechargeable batteries.
• Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before recharging.
• Only charge rechargeable batteries under adult supervision.
• Only use batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended.
• Insert batteries with the correct polarity.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the unit.
• Do not short circuit the supply terminals.
• To prevent corrosion and possible damage to the product, we recommend removing the batteries from the unit if it will not be used for more than two weeks.

Cleaning Instructions
Clean the pencil with a damp or dry cloth. Do not immerse or spray liquid or water on the pencil.

Troubleshooting

If the Hot Dots Jr. Pencil does not work the first time you use it:

• Make sure you have installed 2 AAA batteries in the proper orientation.

If the Hot Dots Jr. Pencil does not work after using it successfully:

• Take out the batteries and reinsert them, making sure that they are sitting properly inside the battery compartment.
• Install fresh batteries.
• Make sure the battery door is tightly secured.

If the Hot Dots Jr. Pencil still does not work:

• Make sure the tip of the Hot Dots Jr. Pencil is held straight up and down and is touching the center of the answer dot.

How to Position the Hot Dots^® Jr.
Interactive Light-Up Pencil


Make sure the tip of the Hot Dots Jr. Pencil sits flat on the surface of the answer dot as shown above. The Hot Dots^® Jr. Light-Up Interactive Pencil glows green for answer reinforcement.

Using the Hot Dots Jr. Pencil

1. Read a question.
2. Position the pencil straight up and down and touch an answer dot by pressing the end of the pencil on the center of the dot.

• If correct, the pencil glows green.
• If incorrect, the pencil remains unlit.