Discovery Kids Tech Tab Instruction Manual

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Page 1 AGES instruction manual PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Precautions ..... 2 Using techTAB Assistant Location of Controls ....6 Software ........45 Charging the Unit ....... 8 Online Software Update ... 48 Using the Bumpers ....9 FAQs ........50 Basic Operation ....... 11 Specifications ......52 Using a Micro SD Card .....
Page 3: Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Precautions DANGEROUS VOLTAGE: The lightning ﬂash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. ATTENTION: The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Page 4 Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 5 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all Warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Page 6 This manual contains important safety precautions and information for correct usage. Please be sure to read this manual carefully before use to avoid any damage to the device. User Safety • Never touch the power adapter when hands are wet. • Device should only be plugged into properly grounded outlets. • Make sure the plug fits tightly into the outlet. • If the device or its accessories become damaged in any way, please do not use. • If there is lightning, remove plug from the outlet immediately. • If device is fully charged, remove plug from the outlet.
Page 7: Location Of Controls
Location of Controls Front 1. Camera 8. Menu Button 2. Shutter Button 9. Charge Indicator 3. Power Button 10. Micro SD Card Slot 4. Volume +/– Buttons 11. Micro USB Port 5. Speaker 12. Headphone Jack 6. Return Button 13. Microphone 7. Home Button...
Page 8 Rear 1. Camera 2. Reset Button...
Page 9: Charging The Unit
Charging the Unit To charge the unit using the AC/DC Adapter, plug the small end of the USB cable to the Micro USB jack and the other end to the AC/DC Adapter. Then plug the AC/DC Adapter to an AC outlet having 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz. To charge the unit using a computer’s USB port, plug the small end of the USB cable to the Micro USB jack and the other end to the powered USB port on the computer. Charging with the AC/DC adapter is the fastest method. When charging, the Charge indicator will light up red. When fully charged, it will light up blue.
Page 10: Using The Bumpers
Using the Bumpers The “Grow with Me” system of bumpers provides protection for your tablet as your child grows. Use both bumpers for the highest level of protection. You decide how much protection you need. Recommended for Ages 3-4 (Large bumper available in Blue or Pink)
Page 11 Recommended for Ages 5-6 Recommended for Ages 7-9...
Page 12: Basic Operation
Basic Operation To Turn ON: While in the Off mode, press and hold the Power button for three seconds. If in the Sleep mode, simply press the Power button and the unit will turn on. To Turn OFF: While in the On mode, press and hold the Power button for three seconds, then tap OK from the pop up box. To Force Shutdown: While in the On mode, press and hold the Power button for seven seconds; the unit will turn off. This is NOT recommended unless the device is unresponsive. To Sleep: While in the On mode, press the Power button once or if the unit is idle for one minute, it will enter the Sleep mode. This will save battery life, but not completely turn the unit off. To Wake Up: While in the Sleep mode, press the Power button once to wake the unit. Headphone Jack: For private listening, plug standard headphones or earphones into this jack.
Page 13: Using A Micro Sd Card
Using a Micro SD Card Insert a micro SD card (up to 32GB) with the contacts facing towards the front of the unit into the Micro SD Card slot. After inserted, tap the Parent’s icon, log in using the security code (see next page for details) and then tap the Box icon on the Home screen. Tap the Explorer icon and then SD Card to view the contents of the SD card, where you can view and modify the contents, as well as move items from the SD card to this device.
Page 14: Operation
Operation Account Management The Account Management screen will appear when you first turn the unit on or when you log a user off. This screen shows the main user (the Parent) and up to four additional users and other controls as explained in the next column. The system defaults to the parental account (highest authority). The initial password is “9876”. It is recommended to change the password on the Parental controls so that the default password is no longer active.
Page 15 : Tap (or press the Menu button) to bring up the Menu (see page 16). : Tap to add a new user (see page 15). Home screen After starting up and logging into your individual account, you will see the main home screen. There are nine folders on the home screen used to store the many different application programs for each child. The home screen is shown, but may vary by model. Press the Home button to return to the Home screen. Below are the parent’s home screen and the child’s home screen. Parent’s Home Screen Child’s Home Screen...
Page 16 To Add a New User After tapping new user the parental login will appear. Enter the default password of “9876” or your set password here and the New User screen will appear. Enter the new user’s information then tap the check mark to confirm. If you do not want a password, leave these areas blank. Tap the check mark when done and the Sharing Screen will appear. On the Sharing screen you select the category and apps you wish to share with...
Page 17: Menu Options
Menu Options At the Account Maintenance page, tap the Menu icon (or press the Menu button) to bring up the menu as shown and tap on the icons to perform the following: : Information Tap to view information about the manufacturer. : Upgrading Tap to upgrade the system software. Follow instructions on screen. : System Settings Tap to bring up the System...
Page 18 At this screen you can change the Wi-Fi settings, Date and Time, and much more as follows. Note: Use finger to slide screen up or down to view entire screen contents. Wi-Fi: Tap to turn Wi-Fi on; a list of available Wi-Fi networks will appear. Select your network, and enter password (if one is set). “Connected” will appear if successful. Data Usage: Tap to view the data usage for open apps. More: Tap to set the VPN, Portable hotspot or Ethernet. Sound: Tap to change the Default Notification Sound or to turn the Touch Sounds On or Off. Display: Tap to change the Brightness, Sleep Time or Font Size.
Page 19 There are 4 categories: Downloaded / On SD Card / Running / All. If you want to shut down any of the apps, look under the “Running” tab and tap on each app icon you wish to shut down. Security: Tap to change if installation of apps from unknown sources is allowed.
Page 20 Language & Input: Tap to select your desired language and input settings. NOTE: Changing the Android system language will not change the language of the user software. Backup & Reset: Tap to reset the unit to its factory default settings. Note: The tablet spends about 10 minutes for the whole reset process. Email: Tap to access your email accounts and Account Settings. Add Account: Tap to add a new email account.
Page 21: About Me
About Me At the Home page, tap the icon at the top left. On this page each child can enter their screen name, age, choose their own password, control the background music, sound effects and WiFi. Each child can also choose the image that they would like to represent them on their account. Tap the check mark icon when finished. Adding Applications When signed into the Parent account, you can add new applications and distribute them to the children’s accounts. 1.
Page 22 2. Select the desired store. If you select the Opera Mobile Store, follow the instructions below to install the apps: 3. Upon selecting Opera Mobile Store, then select Opera Mobile Store in Sync Opera Mini. 4. You will see POPULAR, NEW, FREE, TOP GAMES, CATEGORIES, LIVE FEED. Each category has many apps to choose from, and you can set the language.
Page 23 5. Select the desired store, if you select a free app, press Download: 6. If you select a paid app, press Buy now, and fill in required information:...
Page 24 7. Purchase a desired app and press Save to download. 8. Downloading! If you Minimize the app while it downloads, press to check download status.
Page 25 9. When your download is complete, press Open, and then install application. 10. After you have purchased or downloaded your desired app and installed it, the category screen will appear. Select the desired category for your app and tap the check mark to confirm.
Page 26 11. Select the user who can share the app.
Page 27: Sharing Applications
Sharing Applications 1. At the Parent’s Home page, tap the icon at the lower left; the Sharing screen will appear. 2. At the Sharing screen, tap the desired user, then tap a category in the left column and tap the check mark next to the items you want installed on the selected user’s page. Tap the bottom left check mark when done.
Page 28: Children's Management
Children’s Management 1. At the Child’s Home page, tap a folder icon to open (i.e. Games). 2. When in this folder, the child can only access the icon, which can delete an app. They cannot manage applications or move applications.
Page 29: Child Protection Mode
Child Protection Mode 1. In the Parent’s home screen, press the Menu button on the unit to bring up the CHILDREN PROTECTION MODE dashboard. Select Children Protection Mode and at this screen, tap on the following: Overuse settings: Tap the Overuse icon to prevent children from overusing some applications; you can set their usage time and break time. When the usage time is up, the tablet...
Page 30 Magic Box: Tap the BOX icon; the screen to the right will appear. Select a child’s name from the tabs at the top of the screen above the icons, then tap each of the category icons you are allowing the child to use. Tap again (the green check mark will disappear) to now allow.
Page 31 Kid Browser Settings: Tap the Kid Browser Settings icon to control the following: : Tap to select websites that can be accessed. : Tap to check search history. : Tap to view recent browser history. : Tap to add websites to the search engine and share. : Tap to delete a web address by checking the web addresses. : Tap to select all web addresses to delete quickly.
Page 32: Utilities
Utilities 1. At the Home screen, tap icon to bring up the Utilities screen. 2. At the Utilities screen you can enter the various options. See the following steps for instructions for each item. Note: On all Utilities screens, tap the icon to change the background. 3. Tap the icon to bring up the Calendar screen.
Page 33 To add a fun icon to a date, touch a day and hold for 3 seconds. A group of sticker icons will show up that you can add as reminders for the day you chose. To delete a sticker icon, touch and hold the day for 3 seconds, then drag the icon to the trash bin. To add a note, picture, etc., tap on a day; the screen below will appear. If an entry has been made, tap the green Play icon at the bottom center of the screen to play it.
Page 34 Tap the icon to delete an entry. Tap the to add an entry. On the Add Entry screen, you can do the following: Tap the icon to start recording an audio entry. Tap the icon again to stop recording. Tap the icon to delete the recording. Tap the icon to add picture(s) or the to delete picture(s).
Page 35 4. Tap the icon to bring up the Clock screen. At the Clock screen: to set the current time. Tap check mark when set. to set the alarm wake sound, alarm time and to turn it on or off. to return to the clock. to use the stopwatch. Press the yellow arrow to start, then the Pause icon to pause. To reset, press Reset icon. 5. Tap the icon to bring up the Notes screen. At the Notes screen: to add a note. Tap the screen to bring up the keyboard.
Page 36 7. Tap the icon to bring up the Friends screen. At the Friends screen: Tap the icon to delete the friend. to add friends. After tapping, enter their info and then tap Add. 8. Tap the icon to bring up the My Status screen. This screen will show you the Battery Usage, Time Elapsed, Time Remaining, WiFi, Available...
Page 37: Artist
Artist 1. At the Home screen, tap the icon to bring up the Artist screen. 2. At the Artist screen, tap on the options as described in the following steps. My Camera: tap the camera icon on the menu. To take a picture, press the camera button on the unit, or tap the camera icon on the screen. Press the to change from front to rear facing camera and back again.
Page 38 Decoration: Select a picture frame to add to your photos. Special Effects: Choose one of six special effects: Normal, Sepia, Bluish, Greenish, Black and White, and Negative. Count Down: After five seconds the camera will take a photo. Review: View the previously taken photos. Camera Sounds: Select a sound effect that will sound when taking photos. Collage: Take four photos to automatically combine into one collage. You will take four pictures and after the fourth, one collage will appear in your photos. Settings: Set the desired resolution: High, Medium or Low resolution. The higher the resolution, the more space it will take up. Continuous Shooting: Select to activate continuous shootings where you can take 1, 3, 5 or 9 pictures at a time.
Page 39 3. My Photos: Tap to bring up the My Photos screen. Slide up and down to preview pictures. Tap on the photos to enlarge. To Delete: Tap on the waste bin, choose any pictures you want to delete, and tap on the waste bin again.
Page 40 4. Photo Editor: Tap to bring up the Photo Editor screen. At the Photo Editor screen, you can perform the following: Browse: Choose a photo to edit. Undo: Return to the last step. Pencil: Choose the color, size, and style of the pencil to use when drawing on the photo. Pictures brush: Choose a pattern for your paint brush. Background color: Choose a photo background color.
Page 41 5. Video: Tap to bring up the Video screen. At the Video screen, you can perform the following: Start/Stop: Start or stop recording the video. Preview My Videos: Tap to play recorded videos. Delete: Tap on the waste bin to delete the latest video. 6. My Videos: Tap to bring up the My Videos screen (see Artist screen at top of page).
Page 42 7. Smart Color: Tap to bring up the Smart Color screen. At the Smart Color screen, first select a page you would like to color by scrolling through them. Tap the More icon to see even more pictures. When on the page to color, you can perform the following: : Color: Tap to automatically color in the picture. : Paint Brush: Tap and then tap on the picture to color in the selected area.
Page 43: Games
Games 1. At the Home screen, tap the icon to bring up the Games screen. 2. At the Games screen, tap on the desired game (if any are installed). To install games, see the Adding Applications section on page 20. See the following pages for the built-in games instructions.
Page 44 My Pet Game: To access the Pet game, from the Child’s Home screen, tap on the pet at the bottom left of the page. After selecting this game, tap on the picture of the pet at the top left. User can look through the pet’s information: name, gender, portrait, total playing time, and levels (hunger, clean, health, and mood). Keys to the Game: • When health level is 0, the pet will not learn or play games. • When the hunger level and stored value are 0, every two minutes one piece of food will be sent.
Page 45: Music
Music: At the Home page, tap the icon to bring up the Music screen. Tap a file to play. See page 45 on how to load music using the techTAB Assistant. Box Folder Tap on the Box icon to bring up the Music, Email and Explorer options: Music: Tap to listen to music previously loaded. See page 45 on how to load music using the techTAB Assistant.
Page 46: Using Techtab Assistant Software
Using techTAB Assistant Software Installing the Software Note: The techTAB Assistant software can only be used with PCs. If you are a Mac owner, transfer photos, music files, etc., to the techTAB using a Micro SD card. See page 12 for Micro SD card instructions. You will need to be at your computer. Enter the following address in your web browser on your computer: discoverykids.com/techtab. Click on the “Download Now” button to download the software. You will need to install the techTAB assistant in your PC to enable files transfer between your PC and the device.
Page 47 3. The software will scan the device and display its ID in the Device List window. 4. Tap CONNECT to connect to the device. A syncing notice will show on the screen of the techTAB. Please note, the techTAB cannot perform any operation until disconnected. 6. A window will appear with nine icons, which are the nine category folders. You will notice four icons in the bottom right of the left inner- window; a Heart icon, a Page icon, a Plus icon, and an X icon. For apk files, these icons perform Share, Move, Install, and Uninstall, respectively. For Non-APK files these icons perform Share, Back Up, Add, and Delete, respectively.
Page 48 The Eye icon at the bottom left of the left inner-window is the Task View function which is used to check the current progress, such as Install, Uninstall, and Add. 9. In the upper right corner are three icons; a Plus icon, a Gear icon, and an X icon. The corresponding operations are Add Account, Edit Account, and Delete Account, respectively. 10. You will also notice a Gear icon in the upper left of the window. Select this icon to edit information in the Parental Account.
Page 49: Online Software Update
Online Software Update Note: Follow these steps to update the operating system of your techTAB. The software could take up to 30 minutes to update depending on your internet connection speed. Please do not disconnect the techTAB from your PC until the software is finished updating. Connect your techTAB to your PC using the USB cable and login to the techTAB Assistant PC software. (See Installation and login instructions on pages 45-46). 2. Once you have logged in, select this icon in the upper right section of the PC software and select “Update Software”.
Page 50 4. After the download completes, the software update will begin and display the following screen. 5. After the PC software screen displays “Update system end!”, the techTab will automatically restart and the PC software will return to the login screen. Note: The tablet will take around 2 minutes to complete the reboot. Please wait until after the login screen appears before disconnecting the techTab.
Page 51: Faqs
FAQs Q: What is APK? A: APK stands for Android Application Package. Q: What can I do if the unit does not respond? A: Press the Reset button using a small pin (in the hole between the headphone jack and USB port) to restart the tablet. Q: How can I access General Help? A: Tap on the “?” icon on the “About Me” screen for help (see page 20). Q: Can the unit be operated while installing an application? A: We recommend not operating the unit while installing/uninstalling an application or opening an application. If you do, a system error will occur. (This is a common issue with the Android system and not a problem caused by the system.) Q: How can I recover my password? A: If you forget your password, use the supervisor password “8888” to login and click on “About Me” section (see page 20) to view or reset your current password.
Page 52 Q: What video formats are supported? A: 1080P, MP4, 3GP, AVI, RMVB, WMV, FLV, MKV Q: How do I manage pictures and videos? A: Photo storage path: Micro sdcard/pictures/… Video storage path: Micro sdcard/movies/… In order to ensure information security, the USB cable is only used for charging, not for data transfer. Q: Why does the display/resolution not look right? A: Because there are many different resolutions for Android tablets, some applications do not match our tablet. (This is a common issue with the Android system, not a problem caused by the system.) Q: How can I replace an APK? A: If you want to replace an APK, we recommend you uninstall it first. Q: What if the unit is operating too quickly and voices overlap? A: You can solve this problem by turning the sound off and back on, or using a small pin to press the Reset button.
Page 53: Specifications
Specifications System OS ......I-WIT3.0 (Based on Android 4.1) CPU ............RK2928 1.2GHz Storage .... 4GB micro SD card expansion (up to 32GB) Network ........Wi-Fi (IEEE 502.11 b/g/n) Ports ..... Micro USB, Micro SD and 3.5mm Headphone Screen ..........7 inch touchscreen Camera – front ........GT0308 0.3M Pixels Camera – rear ........SP2518 2.0M Pixels Accessories ....... USB Cable, AC/DC adapter and Warranty Card AC/DC adapter: Input: 100-240V~, 50/60Hz Output: DC5V 2000mA...
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