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  • Page 1 Meet your tablet. Para la versión en español, visite verizonwireless.com/Support...
  • Page 2 GizmoTab lets you set limits on your child’s tablet time and keep track of how they are spending that time. And rest assured, no explicit content and no access to strangers! Peace- of-mind has never been so easy.

  • Page 3: In This Guide

    Turning your tablet on/off • Locking/Unlocking the screen • Activating your GizmoTab • Kids World • The Parent Dashboard • About apps on your GizmoTab • Switching to Android mode • Learning more • Managing your account • Additional information...

  • Page 4: About Your Tablet

    About your tablet Power/Lock button Bumper Volume buttons Microphone Speaker Front camera Parent Dashboard Recent apps Settings Home NOTE: Devices and software are constantly evolving—the screen images and icons you see here are for reference only.
  • Page 5 Bumper Headset jack USB/Charger port Microphone Rear camera microSD card slot SIM card slot...

  • Page 6: Installing A Microsd Card

    Installing a microSD card Your tablet already has a SIM card installed. But you may want to insert a microSD card for added storage. To insert a microSD card: Take off the bumper. With the tablet facing down, open the microSD card slot cover. Insert the microSD card into the slot on the right with the gold contacts facing down, as shown below.

  • Page 7: Charging Your Tablet

    Charging your tablet Before turning on your tablet, charge it fully. With the tablet and the “UP” label on the USB cable facing up, connect the small end of the USB cable to the USB/charger port of your tablet. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the charger. Plug the charger into an electrical outlet.

  • Page 8: Turning Your Tablet On/Off

    Turning your tablet on/off To turn your tablet on, press and hold the Power/Lock button until the screen lights up. To turn your tablet off, press and hold the Power/Lock button until the tablet options are shown. Tap Power off. Locking/Unlocking the screen To turn on your screen, press the Power/Lock button.
  • Page 9 When in Parent Dashboard, if the screen locks, you will have to enter your Parent PIN. To turn off your screen and prevent accidental key presses, press the Power/Lock button. Your tablet will also lock automatically if you don’t use it for a while.
  • Page 10 (Wi-Fi and LTE). Once activation is complete, you’ll enter GizmoTab mode. From here you can create a GizmoTab account or sign in if you already have an account. Then, follow the onscreen instructions to create your child’s profile. (You can add up to 3 children to the tablet.)

  • Page 11: Kids World

    Kids World Kids World is where your child can explore all that GizmoTab has to offer. It is made up of 8 themed islands - all with lots to discover. On these islands, your child will find all their learning and playing apps.
  • Page 12 To get to the Parent Dashboard: From the Kids World Home screen, tap Enter your 4-digit Parent PIN.
  • Page 13 • Set your child’s learning level and set up limits and rewards for tablet time • Add and manage the apps your child can use in Kids World • Manage your GizmoTab account settings including your subscription and updates to your GizmoTab To get to Kids World:...
  • Page 14 From the Parent Dashboard, you can manage the apps your child can use in Kids World. GizmoTab apps GizmoTab apps have been specifically created to give your child a fun and safe experience without explicit content or the risks associated with social media apps. Your child will find these apps in the various themed islands of Kids World and can choose and download these apps without help from you.
  • Page 15 You can install outside apps from the Google Play Store. When you add an app from the Play Store, you’ll need to decide if it’s for learning or playing for each child on your GizmoTab. You can go back and change this at any time.
  • Page 16 Your child will find Play Store apps on their personal island. Learning apps will be in the School and playing apps will be in the Arcade. Apps can also be found in the app tray at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 17 Switching to Android mode To exit GizmoTab and switch to the standard Android experience, tap Exit to Android Tablet in the side bar on the Parent Dashboard. To return to GizmoTab, tap Apps > GizmoTab.

  • Page 18: Learning More

    Learning more To find Frequently Asked Questions to help you get the most out of your GizmoTab, go to the Parent Dashboard and tap Help in the side bar. Or for more support information: Visit verizonwireless.com/Support. Download a User Guide from...

  • Page 19: Managing Your Account

    Manage your account, track your usage, edit account information, pay your bill and more. NOTE: You can find the My Verizon app in the standard Android experience. From the Parent Dashboard, tap Exit to Android Tablet in the side bar.

  • Page 20: Additional Information

    Verizon Wireless is not responsible for your use of this device or any non-Verizon Wireless applications, services and products, including any personal information you choose to use, submit or share with others.

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