Set up your iPoint sharpener by inserting batteries into the battery-operated model. Most models use AA batteries, but the quantity of batteries may vary between models. Plug in an electric sharpener.
Insert a dull pencil into the slot on the top of the unit. Push down until the blade begins to turn on most models. Hold the pencil in place until the blade turns off automatically. Models with auto-feed and auto-eject do not require you to hold the pencil in place.
Remove the pencil from the top slot and use as normal.
Empty the iPoint once the shavings inside of the shavings reservoir reach midway. Hold the base of the sharpener in one hand, and twist the reservoir cap counterclockwise until it comes off. Dump out the shavings and replace the lid.