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II. Download personalized/personalised content and choose the music!

Once you have installed the LEAPFROG

®

 Connect Application, you can download 

personalized/personalised audio for My Pal Scout or Violet quickly and easily:

Please read Safety Instructions before proceeding.
Veuillez lire les consignes de sécurité avant de commencer.
1. 

Open the Velcro

®

 fastening on the back of the puppy 

to view the battery box and USB port. 

Note: 

The Power/Volume switch must be in the ON 

position in order to connect to the computer.

2. 

Plug the included USB cord into the port. 

3. 

Connecting My Pal Scout and Violet to the computer 
will automatically launch the LEAPFROG Connect 
Application. If it does not launch, simply fi nd the 
LEAPFROG Connect Application on your desktop and 
double-click the icon. Make sure you are connected to
the Internet.

4.

 Follow the on-screen directions to set up a LEAPFROG 

parent account and enter your child’s information.

5. 

Select the My Pals Scout and Violet button in LEAPFROG 
Connect to enter the My Pals Scout and Violet view. 

•   

My Name:

 Scout or Violet can express love and friendship 

to your child by name. Select your child’s name 
from a list of thousands in the My Name tab. Scout 
or Violet will also spell your child’s name and 
encourage your child to spell it, too!

• 

My Picks: 

You can personalize/personalise the 

learning by teaching Scout or Violet your child’s 
favorite/favourite animal, food and color/colour.

• 

My Music: 

My Pal Scout or Violet can store up to 

fi ve lullaby melodies, fi ve daytime melodies and 
fi ve sing-along songs to play for your child. Choose 
your favorites/favourites from a list of 40+ melodies 
and sing-along songs to download to Scout or 
Violet. You can change them anytime!

• 

My Printables: 

Print a Puppy Adoption Certifi cate for your child, plus lyrics and coloring/

colouring pages featuring your puppy friends!

6. 

Once fi le saving is complete, click Eject on the screen. The LEAPFROG Connect Application will 
notify you when it’s safe to remove the USB cable. 

Note: 

My Pal Scout or Violet will not function when the USB cable is plugged into

the USB port. 

Minimum System Requirements

Internet connection (high-speed connection recommended) 
Monitor resolution of 1024 x 768 
Available USB port 
512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended) 
300 MB free disk space 
Latest version of Adobe® Flash® Player 

PC Requirements: 

Pentium® 4 or equivalent (2 GHz processor or faster recommended) 
Windows® XP, Windows Vista® or Windows® 7 operating system with latest service pack 

Mac Computer Requirements:

 

Intel®-based Apple computer (1 GHz processor or faster recommended) 
Mac OS X 10.5+ operating system software 

MAC, APPLE and MAC OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

If you can’t fi nd your child’s name press 
the Lightbulb for some search tips.

7. 

To begin playing, turn on My Pal Scout or Violet by sliding the Power/Volume switch 
located on the battery box inside the puppy to the High or Low Volume position. Close 
the Velcro fastening over the battery box. Then touch any paw.

The LEAPFROG

®

 Learning Path

Now you can get personalized/personalised insights into what and how your child 
is learning while playing with LEAPFROG

®

 toys. To get started with the LEAPFROG 

Learning Path, follow the instructions on the LEAPFROG Connect home page to create 
a LEAPFROG Account. With the Learning Path, you can: 

•  See the skills your child is exploring during play 

•  Receive emails with learning tips that are tailored to your child

•  Find learning toys that match your child’s passions and interests 

•  Explore creative ideas to enrich and inspire learning

Learning Modes

My Pal Scout or Violet has 5 active areas. 

Hugs Feature 

Press the hearts or give the puppy a hug and Scout or Violet will share feelings and 

emotions with your child.

Daytime Songs Paw 

Press the Daytime Songs paw to play upbeat sing-along songs and melodies. When 

you connect Scout or Violet to the computer, you can choose and download up to 5 

songs at a time.

Activities Paw

Press the Activities paw to play and learn with Scout or Violet. The puppy will ask 

about your child’s favorite/favourite things, count hiccups, pretend to be other animals 

and help your child learn about colors/colours.

Lullabies Paw

The Lullabies paw plays soothing lullaby music to transition from a day of active 

learning to naptime or nighttime. Parents can choose and change the songs found in 

the Lullabies paw by downloading any mix of up to fi ve melodies from the lullaby music 

list found on the My Pal Scout and Violet LEAPFROG

®

 Connect Application. 

• Squeeze once to hear two minutes of music.

• Squeeze a second time to hear fi ve minutes of music.

• Squeeze a third time to hear ten minutes of music.

On/Off Paw

Press the On/Off paw to turn off My Pal Scout or Violet. Press any paw to resume play 

mode.

Note: 

My Pal Scout or Violet will automatically turn off after a period of inactivity. You can wake 

up the puppy again by pressing any paw button. To turn Scout or Violet off so that pressing paws 

will not resume play, use the Power/Volume switch located on the battery box.

HOW TO PLAY

Informations sur les piles

Les piles incluses sont destinées à la démonstration en magasin et doivent être remplacées pour améliorer les performances du produit à la 

maison. Nécessite 3 piles alcalines AA (aussi appelées LR6 dans certains pays).

Retrait et installation des piles

1. 

Ouvrir le compartiment des piles à l’aide d’un tournevis.

2. 

S’il y a des piles usagées ou à plat, les retirer du compartiment en tirant sur l’une des extrémités à chaque pile.

3. 

Installer les nouvelles piles comme indiqué sur le schéma de polarité (+/-) reproduit à l’intérieur du compartiment de piles.

4. 

Bien refermer le couvercle du compartiment de piles.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Battery Safety

Batteries are small objects. Batteries must be replaced by an adult. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment. Promptly 

remove dead batteries from the product. Dispose of used batteries properly. Remove batteries for prolonged storage. Only batteries of the 

same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.

DO NOT

 incinerate used batteries.

DO NOT

 dispose of batteries in fi re, as batteries may explode or leak.

DO NOT

 mix old and new batteries or types of batteries (i.e., alkaline/standard).

DO NOT

 recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

DO NOT

 use rechargeable batteries. The product may not operate properly and may not function at all.

DO NOT

 short-circuit the supply terminals.

Sécurité relative aux piles

Les piles sont des objets de petite taille. Le remplacement des piles doit être effectué par un adulte. Respectez le schéma de polarité (+/-) 

reproduit dans le compartiment des piles. Enlevez rapidement les piles usagées du jouet. Suivez les procédures adéquates pour vous 

débarrasser des piles usagées. Retirez les piles en cas de non-usage prolongé. Utilisez uniquement des piles ou accumulateurs du type 

recommandé ou d’un type équivalent.

NE PAS

 incinérer les piles usagées.

NE PAS

 jeter les piles au feu car elles peuvent exploser ou fuir.

NE PAS

 mélanger piles usagées et piles neuves, ni différents types de piles (c’est-à-dire alcalines/standard).

NE PAS

 recharger des piles non rechargeables. Les piles rechargeables ne doivent être chargées que sous la supervision d’un adulte.

NE PAS

 utiliser de piles rechargeables. Le produit pourrait ne pas fonctionner correctement ou NE PAS fonctionner du tout.

NE PAS

 court-circuiter les terminaux d’alimentation.

USB Cable

Use only the USB cable provided by LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. Using any other cable may exceed FCC and other regulatory emissions limits. 

The USB cable is not a toy. Cable provided is a shorter model to provide additional protection against strangulation. Only adults should 

connect the product to this cable.

   

WARNING:

 The USB cable could be a strangulation hazard. Keep out of reach of children under 3 years of age. The USB cable must 

be used only by an adult when connecting to a computer and is to be removed by the adult prior to the use of the toy 

by a child. DO NOT allow child to play with the toy if the USB cable is attached. 

Câble USB

Utilisez exclusivement le câble USB fourni par LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. L’utilisation d’un autre câble peut dépasser les limites de la FCC 

(Commission fédérale américaine des communications) et les autres limites réglementaires en matière d’émission. 

Le câble USB n’est pas un jouet. Le câble fourni est un modèle plus court afi n de renforcer la protection contre l’étranglement. Seuls les 

adultes devraient connecter le produit à ce câble.

   

AVERTISSEMENT :

 Le câble USB peut constituer un risque d’étranglement. Le garder hors de portée de tout enfant âgé de moins de 

3 ans. Le câble USB ne doit être utilisé que par un adulte lors de la connexion à l’ordinateur et doit être enlevé par l’adulte avant qu’un enfant 

n’utilise le jouet. Ne pas autoriser un enfant à jouer avec le jouet si le câble USB y est accroché.

   

CAUTION:

 

Routinely check this product for proper and safe condition. If there is any damage or broken parts, remove

product from use.

   

ATTENTION :

 Vérifi er régulièrement l’état et le fonctionnement de ce jouet afi n d’en garantir la sécurité. S’il est cassé ou 

endommagé, meme partiellement, ranger ce jouet hors de portée de votre enfant.

   

CAUTION:

 This is not intended as a crib toy. To prevent entanglement injury NEVER add strings, ties or other products to this item.

   

ATTENTION :

 Ce jouet n’est pas conçu pour les berceaux et les lits d’enfants à barreaux. Pour éviter tout danger d’enchevêtrement, 

ne JAMAIS rajouter de fi celles, rubans ou toute autre attache à ce jouet.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

•  Make sure the Power/Volume switch is not in the OFF position

• Make sure batteries are correctly installed

• Make sure battery cover is securely attached

• Remove batteries and put them back in

•  Clean battery contacts by rubbing lightly with a soft eraser and then wiping with a clean and 

dry cloth

• Install new batteries

•  If USB cable is connected, remove it

If you have the LEAPFROG® Connect Application for My Pals installed:

•  Check to see if the USB cable is pushed all the way into each of the ports

•  Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable to the toy. It might take a moment to recognize the toy

•  Disconnect all other devices with USB (other than the mouse and keyboard) then reconnect the 

toy

•  Try connecting the toy to a different USB port

•  Be sure to connect to a USB port and not a USB hub

•  Use the included USB cable

If you have not yet installed the LEAPFROG Connect Application for My Pals:

•  Download the application from leapfrog.com/MyPals

•  Install and run the application. Then follow the on-screen instructions

•  Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable to the toy

•  Follow the above instructions to clean battery contacts
• Turn Scout or Violet off and install new batteries

Computer does not detect My Pal 

even though USB cable is connected 

on both ends

My Pal Scout or Violet operates 

erratically or makes loud noises

My Pal Scout or Violet does not turn 

on or does not respond

 

Symptom 

Try This

TROUBLESHOOTING

For a more detailed list of troubleshooting hints and other helpful information, go to leapfrog.com/support.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CARE AND USE
Caring for My Pal Scout or Violet

Keep food and beverages away from product. Do not spill liquid of any kind on this product as it may render it inoperative. Clean with a slightly 

damp cloth (cold water). Do not use soap, detergent or other chemicals. 

Never submerge the unit in water.

 Allow to dry before re-use. 

Avoid prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures and direct sunlight. Avoid dropping the unit. Never try to dismantle it. 

Cleaning My Pal Scout or Violet

Disconnect USB cable from puppy before cleaning. Clean with a slightly damp cloth (cold water). Do not use soap, detergent or other chemicals. 

Never submerge the product in water. Allow to dry before reuse.

Battery Information

Batteries included are for in-store demonstration and should be replaced for home use. Requires 3 AA (called LR6 in some countries) alkaline 

batteries. 

Battery Removal and Installation Instructions

1. 

Open the battery door with a Phillips screwdriver.

2. 

If used or spent batteries are present, remove these batteries from the unit by pulling up on one end of each battery.

3. 

Install new batteries as shown in the polarity (+/-) diagram inside the battery compartment.

4. 

Replace battery door securely.

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 modifi cations to this unit not expressly approved by LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc., could void the user’s authority to operate 

the equipment.

Canada:

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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 adult to reset the device by   

   removing and reinstalling the batteries.

Impact de l’environnement

• Une défaillance de fonctionnement de l’appareil peut survenir s’il est sujet à des interférences avec les fréquences radioélectriques. 

   Le fonctionnement normal de l’appareil devrait reprendre avec l’arrêt des interférences. Si ce n’est pas le cas, il peut s’avérer nécessaire 

   d’éteindre et rallumer l’appareil ou de retirer et réinstaller les piles. 
• Dans l’éventualité peu probable d’une décharge électrostatique, un mauvais fonctionnement et une perte de mémoire de l’appareil peuvent 

   se produire. L’adulte doit alors retirer et réinstaller les piles pour réinitialiser l’appareil.

CONSUMER SUPPORT

 

U.S. Consumer Service Contact: Visit our Consumer Support website at www.leapfrog.com/support 24 hours a day.
Canada Consumer Service Contact: Visit our Consumer Support website at www.leapfrog.ca/support 24 hours a day.
U.K. Consumer Service Contact: Visit our Consumer Support website at www.leapfrog.co.uk/support 24 hours a day.
Australia Consumer Service Contact: Please submit questions to our support staff via email at [email protected]

LIMITED WARRANTY:

 Subject to a limited three (3) month warranty. Visit our website at www.leapfrog.com for full details of the warranty 

provided in your country. LeapFrog shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for the breach of any warranty on this 

product. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on how long an 

implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. 

RECYCLE INFORMATION :

  For information on how this product might be recycled, visit www.leapfrog.com/recycle or call (800) 701-5327.

GARANTIE LIMITÉE :

 Ce produit est soumis à une garantie limitée de trois (3) mois. Veuillez consulter notre site Web à l’adresse www.

leapfrog.com pour obtenir l’intégralité des informations de garantie fournies dans votre pays. LeapFrog ne sera pas tenu responsable des 

dommages consécutifs ou indirects induits par la violation de toute garantie sur ce produit. Certaines juridictions n’autorisant pas l’exclusion 

ou la limitation des dommages consécutifs ou indirects, ni même la limitation de la durée des garanties implicites, il est donc possible que les 

limitations ou exclusions ci-dessus ne s’appliquent pas à votre cas.
LEAPFROG, the LeapFrog logo, the LeapFrog Learning Path logo, SEE THE LEARNING, FRIDGE PHONICS, TAG, the Tag logo and the Tag Junior 

logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. © 2011 LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.

leapfrog.com

Model Number 19156 for Scout or Model Number 19157 for Violet. 

LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc., 6401 Hollis Street, Emeryville, CA 94608 USA

(800) 701-LEAP (5327)

For ages 6-36 months. / Convient aux enfants de 6 à 36 mois.
Part number: 605-11778-A
Item Number: 19156 (My Pal Scout) or 19157 (My Pal Violet)

FCC Notice:

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.

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.

Art Number: 810-22008-A

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