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Connect to Monitor Basic Operation Section 6: Google Services Why use a Google Account? Add a Google Account Remove a Google Account Google Play Google Apps Google Now Google Now Cards Location Access Google Now Settings Voice Actions Voice Commands Section 7: Miscellaneous Tips and Tricks/FAQs Care...
Tablet Overview Micro USB Port HDMI Port Audio Jack Volume Micro SD Card Control Slot Power Reset Microphone Screen Speakers Built-in Kickstand DVD Player Open Button...
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.
Touch Screen 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.
Initial Setup Lock Screen Slide the padlock icon up to unlock the screen. User Set up Follow the steps upon initial startup to begin using your Playtime Pad. Enter your Wi-Fi password Choose your language and then tap “Connect.” tap a Wi-Fi network to connect to.
Option A: Email Verification If choosing to verify by Email Address please follow these steps. A. Select “Email Verification” B. Tap “Send” then follow the to prove that the information is instructions provided in your email. submitted by an adult. Option B: Credit Card (Optional) If choosing to verify with a Credit Card please follow these steps.
Note: A one-time nonrefundable fee of 50¢ will be charged to your credit card. Why do you need my credit card to verify my kid’s account? To comply with the U.S. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), kids younger than 13 years old must have parents’...
Basics Playtime Home Parent Dashboard Exit Playtime Mode Swipe up near the bottom of the Swipe up to reveal more apps. screen to reveal the navigation bar Parent Mode Overview Battery Back Home Multi-Tasking...
Adding & Removing Apps You can add or remove apps from your child’s home screen by select- ing “Apps” while in the Parent Dashboard. remove apps by clicking on the “X” or check mark. Exit Playtime Mode Simply select “Exit Tap the gear icon on the top Playtime Mode.”...
Downloading New Apps You will need a Google account in order to download third-party apps. Exit Playtime Mode and open the Google Play Store. Uninstalling Apps In Parent Mode, touch and hold an app in the all apps drawer and drag them to the trashcan Uninstall icon.
The device driver will install. Choose open folder to view files or select PBS Playtime Pad (E:) removable disk. PBDV704DVD (E:) PBS Playtime Pad (E:) PBDV704DVD (E:) You will now be able to drag and drop files from your computer onto your...
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® First, install the Android File Transfer application for Mac. Go to android.com/filetransfer on your Mac and choose download now. Install the application. The Android File Transfer application will launch automatically when you connect your tablet. Drag & drop files to transfer.
Factory Restore Select Backup & Reset in the settings app to restore factory settings. This will erase all data on the tablet. Reset Device The reset button is located on the side of the unit. Reset this device by pressing the button inside the hole with a small object such as a paper clip.
Widgets Widgets allow you to personalize your home screen with useful information and tools. Press and hold an empty space on your home screen to access the widgets. Touch and Hold a widget to place it onto your home screen. Once the widget is placed you can touch and hold the widget again to place it on a different...
Settings Wireless & Networks 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: Provides Airplane mode and VPN Devices Home: Google Now Launcher Display: Adjust brightness, change your wallpaper, sleep settings, font size, HDMI setting, and device rotation.
Apps Included Apps Calculator: Basic calculator functions. Calendar: Keep track of your schedule and set reminders. Chrome™: Browse the web with Google Chrome. Clock: Keep time and set alarms. Contacts: Keep track of your friends’ information. Downloads: Manage your current Downloads. Drive: Share your Google docs and files.
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Sing-A-Long: Sing along with your favorite PBS KIDS characters. Wallpaper: Personalize your Tablet / DVD player with our colorful wallpapers DVD Player: Insert your favorite DVDs and watch them using this app. Hangouts: One-on-one and group conversations with photos and fee video calls. Maps™: Find directions and locations.
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Settings: Adjust settings on the Playtime Pad. Sound Recorder: Record audio, Voice notes, etc. Voice Search: Search your tablet by using your voice. Watch Videos: Stream PBS KIDS videos. Youtube: Stream your favorite videos on the web.
DVD Player Main Features • High brightness color 7” LCD screen • Compatible with discs DVD, VCD, MP3, CD, JPEG, etc. • Built-in stereo speaker • Speed forward/backward,repeat functions Main Controls Exit Press Exit to close the DVD App Press Return to Previous to return to the previous scene. Press Rewind to go back through the video.
Press at your desired start point (A), and then press this button again to mark your desired endpoint (B). The unit will automatically repeat playing the part between A and B. Press to display the title of the video Title Press to select Title/Chapter Select Press to activate subtitles and toggle through language display options...
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7. Sometimes a DVD has a Title or Chapter menu option. To access, press the “MENU” button to access the menu screen and use “ ”“ ” to select. Press ENTER to confirm. Fast-forward and rewind function When playing DVDs, the machine can search forward or backward. 1.
Google Services Why use a Google Account? Google Accounts let you organize and access your personal information from any computer or mobile device. Sync & Back-up: Whether you draft an email, add a contact, or add an event to your calendar, your work continuously gets backed up and synchronizes with any computer with the same Google Account.
Add a Google Account Tap Settings Under Accounts, tap Add account Tap what kind of account you want to add and sign in. Remove a Google Account Tap Settings Under Accounts, tap Google Tap the account that you want to remove. Tap Menu icon and then Remove account...
Google Play Google Play brings 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 games, books, magazines, and more in the Google Play Store app.
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 download the Google Search app on Google Play. After you have downloaded and installed the Google Search app, tap the Google search bar on the Home screen or swipe up from the icon to open Google Now.
Location Access Find out what the weather is like or how the commute to work will be by confirming your home and work locations. Google Now Settings In order to get to your Google Now settings from the Google Now Main Screen, touch the Menu icon at the bottom right of the screen.
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Tablet Search: Select which apps in your tablet are included in Google searches. Privacy & Accounts: Control search-related privacy options for your Google Account. • Manage location history: Opens Google Maps settings, where you can turn location settings and location reporting on or off.
Voice Actions After installing the Google Search app you can use Voice Actions to get directions, send messages, and perform a number of other common tasks. To initiate a Voice Action you can: • Tap the Microphone in the Google Search Bar on your Home Screen •...
Voice Commands To initiate a Voice Action touch the Microphone icon *Voice Actions will only be available after downloading the Google Search app. Some handy voice commands are: Followed By Examples [Words you want “bike shoes” to search for] “Map of” Address, name, “Navigate to Union business name, or...
Miscellaneous Tips and Tricks/FAQs Screen Brightness In the settings tap Display. Tap Brightness. Tip: Lower the brightness at night to extend your battery life. Use the slider to adjust the brightness. Apps Won’t Install In the Settings app, tap Security. Be sure “Allow installation of non-Market apps”...
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.
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Kids is a trademark of Nuriara Games and used by Ematic under a license. Caveman 2 is a trademark of KidsFun and used by Ematic under a license. Clouds & Sheep is a trademark of Handygames and used by Ematic under a license. ZeptoLab, Cut the Rope, Cut the Rope Experiments, Om Nom, and Feed with Candy are the trademarks or registered trademarks of ZeptoLab UK Ltd.
Squibble is a trademark of MassHabit Games and used by Ematic under a license. Tiki Kart 3D is a trademark of Arb Studios LLC and used by Ematic under a license. Kido’z is a trademark of Kido’z Ltd. and used by Ematic under a license. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI licensing, LLC and used by Ematic under a permissions process granted to Ematic (Shaghal Ltd) as an Adopter.
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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.