PBSKD7200B USER MANUAL Playtime Pad 2.
Table of Contents Section 1: Tablet Overview Tablet Overview Icon Glossary Charging Turning on your Playtime Pad Touchscreen Basics 4 5 5 6 7 Section 2: Initial Setup Lock Screen G-Sensor User Setup 8 8 8 Section 3: Kid Mode Kid Mode Home Live TV Character Navigation Wheel Themes Videos Games Color & Paint Camera & Gallery Adding and Removing Apps (Parental Controls) Exiting Kid Mode 9 11 12 13 13 15 18 18 19 20 Section 4: Parent Mode Parent Mode Overview Downloading New Apps Uninstalling Apps Removin
Table of Contents Adding a Google Account to Your Tablet Removing a Google Account Connecting to Wi-Fi® Connecting to a Computer 24 24 25 26 Section 5: Tablet Settings Device Settings Personal Settings System Settings Wireless & Network Settings Adjusting Your Screen Brightness 27 27 27 28 28 Section 6: FAQ How Do I Update My Software? How Do I Restore My Device? Why Won’t My Tablet Connect to My Computer? How Do I Reset My Device? How Do I Reboot My Unresponsive Device? Why Is My Tablet Running Slow? H
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I. Tablet Overview Icon Glossary Battery Level: The white 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 white bands will change to grey. Settings: Tap to adjust settings for Wi-Fi®, screen brightness, security settings, language options, and more. Menu: Tap to reveal settings and options. Charging Fully charge your Playtime Pad for 6 hours before the first use.
Note: Charging your tablet using the USB port on your computer will take longer. We recommend using the included wall charger. The charging process for this device should be operated by an adult. We recommend charging your Playtime Pad at least once per month. If the tablet is not in use for extended periods of time, charge the device for at least 30 minutes until the screen illuminates. You may proceed with normal operation after this process.
I. Tablet Overview Touchscreen Basics Tap an app icon once to activate or open an app. 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. Some apps allow you to zoom in and out by touching the screen with two fingers, and pinching them together. TIP: You can flick the screen with your finger to quickly scroll through a long list, such as a library of music.
II. Initial Setup Lock Screen Slide the padlock icon up to unlock the screen. G-Sensor The G-Sensor allows the tablet to detect screen rotation. You can view the home screen in either a landscape or portrait format as you use the apps. Note: Some functions in the Playtime Pad only display in landscape format. User Setup Follow the steps upon initial startup to begin using your Playtime Pad.
III. Kid Mode Kid Mode Home Kid Profile Change Theme Vol- Back Home Character Navigation Vol+ The Multitasking button has no function when in Kid Mode Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to reveal the Home button and Back button. The Home button will bring you back to the Kid Mode Home Screen.
III. Kid Mode Grownups Settings • Create new Kid Profiles • Delete Kid Profile • Edit Kid Profile - Change avatar - Change birthday - Change name • Add or remove approved apps for each child Camera, Paint, Gallery • Access the Camera • View Gallery • Enter the Color & Paint app My Apps Shows all apps approved for your child. To add more apps, check the ”Adding or Removing Apps” section of this guide. Live TV Watch PBS Kids live.
III. Kid Mode Live TV • Tap on the Live TV app to watch PBS KIDS livestream. • Tap on the video screen to enter and exit full screen mode. • Tap on “CC” to turn closed captioning on or off. • Tap on the PBS KIDS icon on the upper-left corner to easily enter the Games or Video app. Tap on “What’s On” or the Live TV icon found on the upper-right corner of the screen to see the program guide. To go back Home, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to reveal the Home button.
III. Kid Mode Character Navigation Wheel Turn the wheel to see your favorite characters. Tap on a character to view all related videos and games available to watch or play.
III. Kid Mode Themes Tap on the Themes tab on the Kid Mode home screen to select from the different available themes. Videos You can access videos from the Character Navigation Wheel or from the All Apps screen.
III. Kid Mode Live TV Grownups Settings Playback Controls Closed Captioning Character Navigation Swipe the Character Nav to the left to reveal more videos.
III. Kid Mode Games You can access games from the Character Navigation Wheel or from the All Apps screen.
III. Kid Mode The built-in PBS KIDS Game App provides a seamless experience for kids by offering one-time game loading without load screens and local caching on a per-game basis. This eliminates the need for persistent internet connectivity and loading screens after the initial delivery. Games are cached locally in device storage until the app reaches a predetermined size limit (default of 500MB) which can be set by the grownup (up to 2GB). Why do I need to re-download some games? 1.
III. Kid Mode To adjust the predetermined size limit, tap “Grownups” in the bottom left corner of the screen. Then tap “Change Max” in the Device Storage box and drag the slider to the desired size.
III. Kid Mode Color & Paint Tap on the Camera and Paint icons from the Kid Mode home screen then tap on Color & Paint to access the Paint App. Saved artworks can be found in the Gallery. Camera & Gallery Tap on the Camera and Paint icons from the Kid Mode home screen then tap on Take A Picture to access the camera. Gallery Frames: You can toggle frames on or off by tapping on the switch. Each theme has 2 unique frames for front and back view. Switch themes from the home screen.
III. Kid Mode Adding and Removing Apps (Parental Controls) You can add or remove apps from your child’s “My Apps” screen by going into the Grownups Settings and tapping on the icon beside the name of the child’s profile. Tap on the app you wish to add or remove from your child’s profile.
III. Kid Mode Exiting Kid Mode To exit Kid Mode, tap on Grownups at the bottom-left corner of the screen Enter your 4-digit PIN-code. If you have forgotten your code, please refer to the FAQ section of this manual for details on resetting your PIN. Then tap on “Exit Kid Mode” on the upper-right corner of the screen Tap on the Parent Mode.
IV. Parent Mode Parent Mode Overview Battery Swipe left or right to switch between home screens. Vol- Back Home Vol+ Multitasking Swipe up to reveal all your apps.
IV. Parent Mode Downloading New Apps You will need a Google account in order to download third-party apps. Exit Kid Mode and open the Google Play store app to download more apps. Uninstalling Apps In Parent Mode, touch and hold an app in the All Apps Drawer and drag them to the trashcan uninstall icon. Note: You can also uninstall apps by tapping Apps in your device’s Settings. Removing Apps from Home Screen In Parent Mode, touch and hold an app on the home screen and drag the app to the “X” icon.
IV. Parent Mode Closing Background Apps Once you’ve launched an app, it will continue to run in the background, even if you’ve moved on to other tasks. You may notice that your tablet is lagging if several apps are opened at once. To close background apps and free up your tablet’s RAM, enter Parent Mode and tap on the Multitasking button. Scroll to locate the apps you wish to close, and swipe to the right. Be sure to quit out of unnecessary apps often to ensure that your tablet runs smoothly.
IV. Parent Mode Adding a Google Account to Your Tablet Tap Settings Under Accounts, tap Add Account. Tap what kind of account you want to add and sign in. Removing a Google Account 1. Tap Settings. 2. Under Accounts, tap Google. 3. Tap the account you want to remove. 4.
IV. Parent Mode Connecting to Wi-Fi® To connect to a different Wi-Fi® network for when you’re not at home, or to set up a new connection, please exit Kid Mode and enter Parent Mode. Tap on the Settings App > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi® to set up a new connection. Tap on the Home Button to go back to Kid Mode.
IV. Parent Mode Connecting to a Computer Connect to your computer by USB. Note: You must be in Parent Mode to connect to a computer. On PC: Once connected, the device driver will install. The Autoplay Dialogue Box will appear. Choose “open folder to view files” or “select removable disk”. You will now be able to drag and drop files from your computer onto your tablet just as you would with a USB flash drive. On MAC: First, install the Android File Transfer application for Mac. Go to android.
V. Tablet Settings Device Settings • Home: Google Now Launcher • Display: Adjust brightness, change your wallpaper, sleep settings, font size, HDMI® setting, and device rotation. • Storage: Provides storage use data. • Battery: Provides battery usage data. • Apps: Tap an app to force stop, uninstall, clear data, or move to SD card. • Sound: General audio settings. • Notifications: Adjust notifications. • Memory: Show the amount of memory used.
V. Tablet Settings Wireless & Network Settings • Wi-Fi®: Turn Wi-Fi® on to see available networks and connect. • Bluetooth®: Provides Android Bluetooth® to nearby devices. • Data usage: Shows data usage. • More: Airplane mode and VPN. Adjusting Your Screen Brightness In settings tap “Display” Then “Brightness Level” Tip: Lower the brightness at night to extend your battery life. Use the slider to adjust the brightness.
VI. FAQ How do I update my software? You may perform an over-the-air update by following these steps: 1. Make sure your Playtime Pad is fully charged and connected to Wi-Fi®. 2. Exit Kid Mode. 3. In Parent Mode, tap on the Software Update app (a dot will appear on the app icon, indicating an available update) and follow the on-screen prompts. 4. The OTA downloading interface will appear. Do not interrupt the download. 5. Once the OTA update has downloaded, it will run automatically. 6.
VI. FAQ How do I restore my device? From the Settings app, tap on System > Reset Options and select the type of reset you would like to run. Note: A factory reset deletes all data stored on your device. Please ensure that your files are backed up prior to performing this type of reset. Why won’t my tablet connect to my computer? 1. Try a different USB port on your computer and/or restart your Playtime Pad. 2. The battery may be too low and the computer is not providing enough power via USB.
VI. FAQ How do I reboot my unresponsive device? If your device is still unresponsive after using the reset button, press and hold the power button for at least 10 seconds to enter system reset mode. If this method is still unsuccessful, simultaneously press and hold both volume and power buttons to enter factory reset mode. Please note a factory reset will delete all data stored on your device.
VI. FAQ How do I reset my PIN? 1. Tap “Grownups” tab > “Forgot PIN-Code?” 2. You will be asked for the “Secret Exit Phrase”. Enter exitplaytimemode and tap “Exit Kid Mode” button. Note: Use the “Secret Exit Phrase” to exit out of the Playtime Mode anytime you forget your PIN.
VI. FAQ 3. Tap the to enter Parent Mode. 4. Now go to “Settings” > “Apps & notifications” 5. Click on “See all apps” to enter the “App Info” page of all apps 6. Tap “PBS KIDS Playtime Mode 2.
VI. FAQ 7. Tap the “Storage” option and then tap the Clear Data button 8. Confirm that you want to delete app data by tapping OK 9. Tap the home circle icon to return to Playtime Mode. You will see the option to recreate “PIN Code” and “Kid Profile”. Finish setup, and you are done. Note: This process will only reset profile data. It will not delete any photos, drawings, or downloaded apps. That content is saved to the device directly and will remain unless explicitly deleted or uninstalled.
VI. FAQ How do I change my home screen to Android? The default home screen of your device is Playtime Mode. If you want to change the default home screen to the Android interface, please follow the steps below: 1. Exit Kid Mode. 2. While in Parent Mode, tap on “Settings” 3.
VI. FAQ 4. Then tap “Default Apps” > “Home App” 5. In the Home Apps Settings, tap on “Quickstep” Quickstep Playtime Mode This will now change your default homescreen to Android so that whenever you tap on Home you will be brought to the Parent Mode screen.
VII. Miscellaneous Care The Playtime Pad 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 Playtime Pad using a heat source such as a dryer, microwave, or oven. Don’t charge your tablet or use it in environments above 95°F and below 32°F. Don’t expose the Playtime Pad to dirt or sand. Use a clean, dry cloth to clean your tablet. Do not use chemicals or water to clean your device.
Specifications CPU: 1.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor RAM: 2GB Memory: 16GB MicroSD Card: Supports up to 32GB Screen: 7” HD Touch Screen Resolution: 1024x600 Battery: 3.
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