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Section 1: At a Glance Tablet Overview................................................................................................... 1 Cubby Mode Overview..................................................................................... 2 Parent Mode Overview......................................................................................2 Touch Screen Basics.......................................................................................... 3 Orientation..................................
Included Apps................................................................................................... 29 Section 4: Google Services Why use a Google Account?....................................................................... 34 Add a Google Account.................................................................................. 34 Remove a Google Account.......................................................................... 35 Google Play...................................................
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Cubby Mode Overview Exit Cubby Mode Tap to reveal more apps Change User Add another child Parent Dashboard Swipe up to reveal the navigation bar. Home Back Multitasking (Does not function in Cubby Mode) Parent Mode Overview Swipe down to reveal your notifications. Wifi Signal Battery Swipe down to reveal your settings. Enter Cubby Mode Dock Swipe left or right to switch between home screens.
Touch Screen Basics - Kids Mode Tap Swipe Tap an item once to open or activate it. To move horizontally across the screen, simply swipe your fingers left and right. Touch Screen Basics - Parent Mode Double Tap Quickly tap twice to zoom in or out on photos or webpages. 3 Pinch Zoom in or out by touching the screen with two fingers then pinching them together or spreading them apart.
Orientation The G-Sensor allows the tablet to automatically rotate the screen to the appropriate orientation for easy viewing. You can view the home screen and app in either a landscape or portrait format. Some functions in Cubby Mode will only display in the landscape format. Landscape Portrait Icon Glossary Brightness: Adjust the screen brightness of your tablet. Settings: Adjust your settings for Wifi, screen brightness, security settings, language options, and more.
Airplane Mode: Turn off wireless connections and services. Bluetooth: Tap to see available Bluetooth devices. 2.
Charging The Sprout Channel Cubby uses a lithium polymer battery. It’s recommended that you charge the device for a full 6 hours before its first use. Always use the provided USB charger. The battery indicator will show that your device is charging. (Refer to page 2 for its location on an active screen. If your device has lost all power, a battery will appear for a few seconds confirming that it’s charging.) Note: Using the USB port on your computer will take longer to charge your Sprout Channel Cubby.
Setting Up Google Cloud Print To print from your tablet, you must add your printer by visiting: www.google.com/cloudprint Choose between “Add a Cloud-Ready Printer” and “Add a Classic Printer”. Adding a Classic Printer To connect your classic printer, enable the Google Cloud Print connector on any (non-Chrome OS) computer that is already connected to your printer and able to print. You’ll need Google Chrome to be installed on the computer. 1.
7. The next screen will show a list of devices already registered with Google Cloud Print, and new devices available on the network. 8. In the “Classic printers” section, click Add printers. 9. You’ll see a confirmation that Google Cloud Print has been enabled. Click Manage your printers to learn more. The printer is now associated with your Google Account and connected to Google Cloud Print. You can print to this printer using Google Cloud Print whenever you’re signed in with the same Google Account.
After signing in with your Google account all of your email, contacts, calendar events, and other data associated with that account are automatically synced with your tablet. You can also add multiple Google accounts later. Note: Wifi is required for setting up and syncing your Google account. Setting Up Your Sprout Channel Cubby To manage settings, or access other apps on the parent side of the device, parents simply enter a password. Step 1: Tap “Lets Start!” to get started with the setup process.
Step 2: a. Tap to select your network. b. Enter your password. c. When connected, tap “Next” Step 3: a. Set Date and Time. b. Tap “Next” when done. Step 4: a. Enter a valid email address. b. Enter a password. c. Tap “Register”. (You will use this email address to log into your parent account.) Note: Please read the terms and conditions carefully before you begin using your Sprout Channel Cubby. When you are finished, click on the checkbox to Agree and continue in the set up process.
Step 5: Grown-up Verification Sprout Channel Cubby complies with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). As required by COPPA, we must verify that an adult (18 years or older) is completing the next few screens. Please choose between “Email” and “Credit Card” option to comply. Note: Email verification will require you to activate your account with an email address. Credit card verification requires a non-refundable 50¢ fee and your credit card information. Email a.
Credit Card a. To continue with credit card verification, tap “Credit Card”. b. Enter your Credit Card and billing information. Note: A one-time nonrefundable fee of 50¢ will be charged to your credit card. c. Tap “Continue”. Note: The charge is immediate and will appear on your credit card statement by BLS*SproutCubby. Step 6: a. To create an account for your child, enter the required information. b. Tap “Create”. Step 7: You can change your child’s avatar here by tapping the “Change Picture” button.
Turning on Child Lock Step 1: Follow the instructions on the next screen then tap “Continue”. Step 2: Select Cubby Mode then tap “Always”.
Switching Child’s Profile Cubby mode lets you create additional child profiles. You can also switch between 2 or more child profile that has been created. Tap the avatar to switch profile. Tap the child’s profile you want to use. Adding Another Child’s Profile Step 1: Tap “Add Another Child”. Step 2: a. Enter the required information for the additional child. b. Tap “Create”.
Exiting Cubby Mode Tap the “Exit Button”. Exit Cubby Mode by entering the same password you used when registering. Note: If you forget your password, type “exitkidoz” as your password. Tap the Cubby Mode icon on the Parent Mode home screen to return to Cubby Mode. You can change the level of security by going to “Security Settings” in Parent Dashboard then uncheck the first option.
Drag the lock on the bar below to exit Cubby Mode. 3. Parent Controls SproutChannelCubby.com You can log into your parent account on your computer to remotely manage your child’s profile. From there you will be able to change your password and add or remove content and profiles. Visit www.sproutchannelcubby.com/parents to access your parent account.
For more options tap the Parent Dashboard icon. Apps: Select the Android Apps available to use from inside Cubby Mode. (See page 15.) Videos: Add / remove your child(ren)’s videos. Online Games: Add / remove your child(ren)’s online games. Websites: Add / remove your child(ren)’s websites Account: Change your child(ren)’s accounts, delete accounts, or change language. Support: Send an email regarding your device. Time Limit: Set the daily usage time and daily time frame for your child(ren).
Editing Available Apps You can edit the apps available within Cubby Mode by using the Parent Control Dashboard and selecting or unselecting apps. Step 1: Tap the Parent Dashboard icon at the bottom right. Step 2: Enter your password. Tap “Enter”. Step 3: Tap “Apps”.
Step 4: Tap the check boxes to select apps you’d like to keep or deselect apps you’d like to remove. You can download and install more apps using the More Apps or the Google Play Store. See the Downloading and Installing Apps Section. More Apps Your child can download more apps and games from a list of pre-approved Sprout Cubby Apps. Tap the More Apps icon.
Choose between free and paid apps available. Manage or set an allowance for your child to spend on apps weekly or monthly with coins purchased through your parent account. Deposit Coins You can deposit coins by clicking the coin icon on the top right corner of the screen. Step 1: Select the amount of coins you want to purchase. Step 2: Enter your Credit card and billing information. Tap “Buy” to complete the purchase.
Step 3: Tap the app you want to download. Step 4: Tap “Install”. Tip: If you install too many apps, you may run out of memory. You can uninstall an app and download it again at a later time. You will not to have to re-purchase the app. Adding Safe Sites The Child-Safe Browser allows your child to safely browse the internet by only giving them access to the sites you approve. Step 1: Tap “Add New”.
Step 2: Enter the URL of the website that you would like to add. Tap “Save” Removing Sites Step 1: Tap the edit button to remove a site. Step 2: Tap “Delete”.
Over the Air Software Updates The Sprout Channel Cubby will automatically check for software updates every time you open the application. If an update is available, you will be prompted to update your Sprout Channel Cubby. Tap the button to update or tap the x button if you do not wish to update at this time. Firmware Update Sprout Cubby firmware updates are available via your Wifi connection.
Uninstalling Apps In Parent Mode, touch and hold an app in the app menu then drag to the trash can icon. You can also uninstall apps by tapping apps in the settings app. Show Tunes App Mall Removing Apps from Home Screen In Parent Mode, touch and hold an app on the home screen then drag to the X icon. Connecting to a Computer You must be in Parent Mode to connect to a computer. Step 1: Connect to your computer by USB.
PC Skip to the next page if you have a Mac®. Step 2: Choose “Open folder to view files” or select the removable disk in “My Computer” folder. Cubby (E:) Cubby (E:) Step 3: You will now be able to drag and drop files from your computer to your tablet just as you would with a USB flash drive.
® Mac Go to the previous page if you have a PC. Step 2: First, install the Android File Transfer application for Mac. Go to android.com/filetransfer on your Mac and choose “Download Now”. Step 3: Install the application. Step 4: The Android File Transfer application will launch automatically when you connect your tablet. Drag and drop files to transfer them to your device.
Sprout Cubby Camera Switch to front and rear camera Camera Shutter Gallery You can view your pictures by tapping the Gallery icon. You must exit Cubby Mode to edit pictures taken with the Sprout Cubby Camera. You can access them through the Gallery app in Parent Mode. Settings Wifi: Turn Wifi on to see available networks and connect. Bluetooth: Turn on Bluetooth to pair to another device. Data Usage: Monitor data app usage on your device. Audio profiles: Select from predefined profiles.
Display: Adjust brightness, change your wallpaper, sleep settings, and font size. Storage: Provides storage use data. Battery: Provides battery usage data. Apps: Force stop or uninstall an app, move its data to the SD card to free space on your device, or clear its stored data. Location: Allow Google to use Wifi to determine your location for improved search results. Security: Adjust settings to make your tablet more secure or allow installation of non-Market apps.
Included Apps Cubby Mode Apps All of a Kind Chica: Read-a-long story with Chica, and play games. Browser: Child safe internet browser where parents can create quick links to favorite websites. Wifi needed. Caillou Puzzle: Join Caillou and his friends as you explore different rooms in his big blue house. Calculator: Basic calculator functions. Captain Chica Redcomb: Read-a-long story with Chica, and play games. Camera: Still camera. Clips: Watch clips from Sprout Channel shows. Wifi needed.
Coloring Pages: Print SproutOnline pages to color using Google Print. Wifi needed. Crafts: Find fun SproutOnline crafts and print using Google Print. Wifi needed. Dress Chica: Choose hats, masks, shirts and accesories for Chica. Send to Sprout Channel and you may see it on TV! Wifi needed to send to Sprout. Gallery: View your photos. Games: Play Sprout Online.com games. Wifi needed. Good Night Star: A fun, interactive game for you and your preschooler from The Good Night Show.
Kids Preschool Puzzle: Educational fun with colorful puzzles. MeeGenius: Children’s book app with 10 free titles. Access to hundreds of read-along books. Music: Play music stored on your device. Recipes: Find recipes from SproutOnline.com and print using Google Print. Wifi needed. Sing with the Wiggles: Sing and Record with The Wiggles. Super Looper: Fly with Poppy Cat Videos: Preloaded Sprout Channel videos. Wifi needed at initial set up. Weather Report: Report the weather with the help of Chica.
Parent Mode Apps Calendar: Keep track of your schedule and set reminders. Chrome™: Browse the web with Google Chrome. Cubby Mode: The primary interface for the Sprout Channel Cubby with educational content, games, and more. Downloads: Manage your current downloads. Drive: Share your Google docs and files. Email: Sync your email accounts. File Manager: Browse for files to open, delete, etc. Gmail: Fast searchable email from Google. Google: Stay up-to-date with Google Now cards.
Hangouts: One-on-one and group conversations with photos and free video calls. Maps™: Find locations and get directions. Movie Studio: Edit videos and create your own movies. Music: Music player. Play Books: Read your favorite e-books. Play Games: Discover new games. Track achievements and scores. Play Music: Discover, play, store and share the music you love. Play Newsstand: Read magazines and the latest headlines. Play Store: Shop for music, books, magazines, movies, TV shows, games and apps.
4. Google Services Why use a Google Account? Google Accounts let you organize and access your personal information from any computer or mobile device. You can access the following features while in Parent Mode: Sync & Back-up: Whether you draft an email, add a contact, or add an event to your calendar, your work is continuously backed up and synchronizes with any computer with the same Google Account.
3 Tap what kind of account you want to add and sign in. Remove a Google Account 2 1 Tap “Settings”. 3 Under Accounts, tap “Google”. Tap the account that you want to remove. 4 Tap the Menu icon and then “Remove account”. Google Play 35 Google Play collects together all of your favorite content in one place. Access movies, TV shows, music, books, magazines, apps, and more when you sign in with your Google Account. You can also shop for more content in the Google Play Store app.
My Library: Displays your most recently used content. Tap any of the images to view the item. Recommended Apps: Recommends apps that you can add to your home screen based on your past purchases.
Play Music Buy now, listen now with music on Google Play. Stream your music from any compatible device whether it’s a tablet, smart phone, or computer. For optimal use, sync your computer’s music library to your account to stream anywhere. Also great for backing up your library. Google Now™ Google Now uses contextual data from your tablet and from other Google products to supply you with just the right information at just the right time.
You can turn Google Now cards on or off at any time. To do so from the main Google Now screen go to Menu > Settings > Google Now and choose a specific card. You can then check or uncheck when you would like that card to appear. Location Access Check the weather or traffic by confirming your home and work locations.
Google Now Settings To get to your Google Now settings from the Google Now main screen, touch the Menu icon at the bottom right of the screen. Touch Settings. Four types of settings will be available. Google Now: These settings allow you to turn Google Now on or off. It will also take you through a brief introduction to Google Now and you will be given the chance to opt in. From the settings screen you can also change the priority of cards and sound settings for notifications.
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5. Tips and Tricks/FAQs Screen Brightness 1 2 Tap “Brightness.” In Settings, tap “Display”. 3 Tip: Lower the brightness at night to extend your battery life. Use the slider to adjust the brightness. Tap OK. Apps Won’t Install In Settings Tap “security”. Be sure “Allow installation of nonMarket apps” is checked. You must allow installed apps to be accessed in the Spout Channel Cubby Parent Dashboard. See the Editing Available Apps section.
Tablet Freezes If your Sprout Channel Cubby freezes, you can reset it easily. The reset button is located on the back of the unit. Reset the device by pressing the button with a small object such as a paper clip. Factory Restore Select “Backup & reset” in the Settings app to restore factory settings. This will erase all data on the tablet. Care The Sprout Channel Cubby is an electronic device and can be damaged if used improperly. đŏ +*Ě0ŏ!4,+/!ŏ5+1.ŏ !2% !ŏ0+ŏ(%-1% /Čŏ3 0!.ŏ+.ŏ!40.!)!ŏ humidity.
Specifications CPU: 1.2GHz Quad-Core RAM: 1GB Memory: 16GB (formatted capacity will be less) MicroSD Card Supported: Up to 32GB Resolution: 1024x600 Battery: Rechargeable Li-Polymer Record: Built-In Microphone Operating System: Android 4.4, KitKat Image Formats: JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF Video Formats: WMV, MKV, AVI, RM/RMVB, MPEG-2/4 Music Formats: MP3, WMA, APE, FLAC, AAC, AC3, WAV Customer Support Visit sproutchannelcubby.com/support for customer support regarding your device.
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Warning Statement 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. Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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