Parent’s Guide
Section 1: Tablet Overview Tablet Overview Kid Mode Overview Parent Mode Overview Touch Screen Basics Lock Screen Icon Glossary Section 2: Initial Setup Charging Connecting to Wi-Fi User Setup Editing Available Apps Turning on Child Lock Parent Dashboard Section 3: Common Functions Downloading and Installing Apps Uninstalling Apps Removing Apps from Home Screen Connecting to a Computer Kid Safe Browser Overview Adding Safe Sites Deleting Sites Recording a Storybook Adding Music and Movies Camera Widgets Set
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Kid Mode Overview Change User Exit Kid Mode Tap to Switch Tab Drag the blue strip for more games. Tap the X in the upper right corner of the user selection screen to exit Kid Mode. Parent Mode Overview Apps and Widgets Swipe left or right to switch between home screens.
Touch Screen Basics Tap the screen once to activate or open something. Touch and hold to move an item by dragging. *In many apps touch and hold can offer more options. Zooming: Double tap quickly to zoom into a webpage, picture, or map. x2 TIP: You can flick the screen with your finger to quickly scroll through a long list, such as a library of music. Tap a specific location on the screen where you would like to enter text. The on-screen keyboard will pop up, allowing you to type out your desired text.
The G-Sensor allows the tablet to detect screen rotation. You can view the home screen in either a lanscape or portrait format as you use the apps. Kid mode only functions in landscape format. Lock Screen Slide the padlock icon circle to the unlocked padlock to unlock the screen. Icon Glossary Battery Level: The blue battery level indicator will decrease and change to red as the battery is drained. Wi-Fi Signal: As the Wi-Fi signal strength decreases, the blue bands will change to grey.
2. Initial Setup Charging Fully charge your FunTab for 6 hours before the first use. Use the included wall charger and MicroUSB cable. The battery indicator will show that your device is charging. Connecting to Wi-Fi® 1 2 2 First tap the clock, then tap the settings icon. 1 3 Tap Wi-Fi. 4 Slide OFF to the right to turn on Wi-Fi. Tap to select your network. 5 6 Enter your password. When connected tap back.
User Setup 1 2 Tap “Get started!” Enter the e-mail and password you would like to use and tap save. 3 Add your child. You can add another child now, or later at any time by using the parent dashboard app. Editing Available Apps All apps will be available the first time you turn on the tablet. 1 2 To modify apps, tap Edit, or you can tap Save to skip and move on to the next step. Uncheck the apps you want to remove by tapping in the check box, then tap save.
Turning on Child Lock 1 2 Tap “Turn on Child Lock.” Tap “Begin.” 3 4 2 1 First, tap the check box. Then, tap “Kid Mode.” Choose which action is required to exit Kid Mode. Use the Parent Dashboard to control the child lock features and to change the required action for exiting out of Kid Mode.
Parent Dashboard Family: Add additional children. Storybooks: Buy more books. Visit zoodles.com/parent to record a reading. Apps: Select the Android Apps available to use from inside Kid Mode. Child Lock: Turn Child Lock on/off or choose which action is required to exit Kid Mode. Video Mail: Turn Video Mail on/off. Go to www.zoodles.com/parent to send your child a video message, add family members to your account, and review all the message your child has sent and received.
3. Common Functions Downloading and Installing Apps To download and install an app you must exit Kid Mode. Tap the Apps Shop icon. When you first enter the app store you will be prompted to read the terms of service. 1 Tap Login in the bottom left of the sidebar. 3 Tap the app you would like to download. 5 Tap Install when the download is complete. 7 2 Tap Register and create an account. 4 Tap Download. 6 Tap Install. 8 Use the Parent Dashboard app to make the app available in Kid Mode.
Uninstalling Apps In parent mode, touch and hold an app in the app menu and drag to the trashcan Uninstall icon. You can also uninstall apps by tapping apps in the settings app. Removing Apps from Home Screen In parent mode, touch and hold an app on the home screen and drag to the X Remove icon. Connecting to a Computer You must be in parent mode to connect to a computer. 1 Connect to your computer by USB. 2 Tap the notifications.
3 4 Tap USB connected. Tap Turn on USB storage. PC Skip to the next page if you have a Mac. 4 FTABM (E:) FTABM (E:) Choose open folder to view files or select the removable disk. 5 FTABM 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.
6 Before turning off USB storage, make sure you have unmounted (“ejected”) the FunTab Mini and SD card from your computer. Tap Turn of USB Storage. Mac® Go to the previous page if you have a PC. 4 Use Finder® to go to Devices and choose FTABM 5 You will now be able to drag and drop files from your computer on to your tablet just as you would with a USB flash drive. 6 Before turning off USB storage, make sure you have unmounted (“ejected”) the FunTab Mini and SD card from your computer.
Kid Safe Browser Overview Maxthon’s kid safe browser allows your child to safely browse the internet by only granting access to sites you have approved.
Adding Safe Sites 1 2 Tap the + icon. The first time you add a site you will be prompted to solve a math problem and create a password. 3 You can choose from recommended sites or enter your own URL. Deleting Sites 1 2 Touch and hold an icon. Tap the pop-up delete button. 3 Enter your password.
Recording a Storybook You can use your PC or Mac® to record yourself reading a storybook to your child. You must have a webcam and microphone. On your computer, visit zoodles.com and login to your account using the e-mail address and password from step 2 of user setup. 1 Click Books. 3 Choose a book. You can upgrade to premium for more books. 5 Click start recording to begin. Turn each page by clicking on the green arrow. 2 Click Record a Reading. 4 Choose your audience.
Camera Tap the Camera app to access the camera. Camera Overview: Previous Picture Shutter Change storage location Zoom Adjust exposure compensation. Tap to share Settings Video Change time lapse interval for video. Tap the right side of the screen, then tap back to exit the camera. View your pictures in the Super HD Player app. Widgets Widgets allow you to personalize your home screen with useful information and tools. Some widgets can be resized. Touch and hold, then release.
Screen Calibration Tap the Calibration app for screen calibration. 1 Tap the target to begin. 2 Tap the center of the crosshair as it moves to each corner of the screen and finishes at the center. Settings Wi-Fi: Turn Wi-Fi on to see available networks and connect. Data usage: Data is not applicable for the FunTab. Sound: Adjust the volume, notifications, and alarm sounds. Display: Adjust brightness, change your wallpaper, turn on/off screen rotation, sleep settings, and font size.
Security: adjust settings to make your tablet more secure. Allow installation of non-Market apps. Language & input: Set language, spelling correction, keyboard and voice settings. Backup & reset: Backup data and factory reset your tablet. Date & time: Set the date, time, and time zone. Accessibility: Adjust settings for users with poor vision. Developer options: Advanced settings for developers. About tablet: Model number and general tablet information.
Camera: Still and video camera. Caveman 2: Go back to the Stone Age and survive from the dangerous dinosaurs. Clock: Keep time and set alarms. Clouds & Sheep: Care for a flock of sheep to become the best shepherd of all time! Cut the Rope: Cut the rope to feed Om Nom the candy he wants and catch stars along the way. Devil Ninja 2: Fight monsters on the devil’s land. Downloads: Manage your current downloads. Email: Sync your Email accounts. Evernote: Keeps notes and to do lists.
Kid Mode: The primary interface for the FunTab Pro with educational content, stories, and more. Kids ABC Letters: Learn the letters of the alphabet. Kids ABC Phonics: Learn the sounds of letters. Kids Animals: Contains questions and descriptions of over 70 animals. Kids Animal Piano: 9 tone piano for kids with animal sounds. Kids Connect the Dots: Improve letter and number recognition skills with this classic game.
Parent Dashboard: Adjust settings for Zoodles Kid Mode. Pig Rush: Help Jumpy the Pig in his quest to run away from the farm. Radio Ball 3D: A fun, radioactive, fast-paced, accelerometer driven 3D game. Return Zero: Ultra fast 3D tunnel racer. School Assistant: School Assistant is your personal school aide, keep your routine organized. Settings: Adjust settings on the FunTab Pro. Skitch: Annotate an image with arrows, shapes and text. Soc.io Mall: App shop with thousands of free and paid apps.
Tips and Tricks/FAQs Screen Brightness 1 2 In the settings tap Display. Tap Brightness. 3 Tip: Lower the brightness at night to extend your battery life. Use the slider to adjust the brightness. Then tap OK. Volume Limiter Kid Mode features a built-in volume limiter to prevent your child from listening to audio at excessive volume. Go to the Parent Dashboard app and tap Settings, then tap Maximum Volume to adjust the setting. Apps won’t install In the settings app tap security.
Tablet Freezes Sometimes your FunTab may freeze. Hold the power button for 6 seconds to reset the device. Factory Restore Select Backup & reset in the settings app to restore factory settings. This will erase all data on the tablet. Care The FunTab is an electronic device and can be damaged if used improperly. • Don’t expose your device to liquids, water or extreme humidity. • Don’t try to dry the FunTab using a heat source such as a dryer, microwave, or oven.
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