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  • Page 1 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Section 2: Getting Started What’s Included?....................Charging......................... Power On/Off....................... Setting Up Your Google Account..............Setting Up Google Cloud Print..............Setting Up Your Sprout Channel Cubby............. Exiting Sprout Cubby Mode................Section 3: Parent Controls SproutChannelCubby.com................Editing Available Apps..................More Apps......................Deposit Coins.......................
  • Page 3 Included Apps....................Section 4: Google Services Why use a Google Account?............... Add a Google Account.................. Remove a Google Account................Google Play......................Google Now™....................Google Now Cards..................Location Access....................Google Now Settings..................Voice Actions..................... Voice Commands..................... Section 5. Tips and Tricks/FAQs Screen Brightness....................

  • Page 4: Section 1: At A Glance

    1. At a Glance Tablet Overview Front Camera Exit Cubby Mode Apps / Games Next Page Change User Parent Controls Rear Camera Speaker Silicone Bumper Reset Micro USB Power Button Volume + Headphone Jack Volume - HDMI Microphone MicroSD Card Slot...

  • Page 5: Cubby Mode Overview

    Change User Add another child Parent Dashboard Swipe up to reveal the navigation bar. Home Back Multitasking (Does not function in Cubby Mode) Parent Mode Overview Wi-Fi Signal Battery Swipe down to reveal Swipe down to reveal your notifications.

  • Page 6: Touch Screen Basics

    Touch Screen Basics Double Tap Tap an item once to open or activate it. Quickly tap twice to zoom in or out on photos or webpages. Pinch Swipe Zoom in or out by touching the screen with two fingers then pinching them together or spreading them apart.

  • Page 7: Orientation

    The G-Sensor allows the tablet to automatically rotate the screen to the appropriate orientation for easy viewing. You can view the home screen and app in either a landscape or portrait format. Some functions in Cubby Mode will only display in the landscape format. Landscape...

  • Page 8: Section 2: Getting Started

    Screenshot: Tap to take a screen shot of your tablet screen. Volume Adjust: Tap to adjust the tablet’s volume. 2. Getting Started What’s Included? Sprout Channel Cubby Micro USB Cable Wall Charger with Silicone Bumper Quick Start Guide Warranty Card...

  • Page 9: Charging

    Charging The Sprout Channel Cubby uses a lithium polymer battery. It’s recommended that you charge the device for a full 6 hours before its first use. Always use the provided USB charger. The battery indicator will show that your device is charging.

  • Page 10: Setting Up Google Cloud Print

    Setting Up Google Cloud Print To print from your tablet, you must add your printer by visiting: www.google.com/cloudprint Choose between “Add a Cloud-Ready Printer” and “Add a Classic Printer”. Adding a Classic Printer To connect your classic printer, enable the Google Cloud Print connector on any (non-Chrome OS) computer that is already connected to your printer and able to print.
  • Page 11 7. The next screen will show a list of devices already registered with Google Cloud Print, and new devices available on the network. 8. In the “Classic printers” section, click Add printers. 9. You’ll see a confirmation that Google Cloud Print has been enabled.

  • Page 12: Setting Up Your Sprout Channel Cubby

    Google accounts later. Note: Wi-Fi is required for setting up and syncing your Google account. Setting Up Your Sprout Channel Cubby To manage settings, or access other apps on the parent side of the device, parents simply enter a password.
  • Page 13 Note: Please read the terms and conditions carefully before you begin using your Sprout Channel Cubby. When you are finished, click on the checkbox to Agree and continue in the set up process.
  • Page 14 Step 5: Grown-up Verification Sprout Channel Cubby complies with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). As required by COPPA, we must verify that an adult (18 years or older) is completing the next few screens. Please choose between “Email” and “Credit Card”...
  • Page 15 Credit Card a. To continue with credit card verification, tap “Credit Card”. b. Enter your Credit Card and billing information. Note: A one-time nonrefundable fee of 50¢ will be charged to your credit card. c. Tap “Continue”. Note: The charge is immediate and will appear on your credit card statement by BLS*KIDOZ.
  • Page 16 Turning on Child Lock Step 1: Follow the instructions on the next screen then tap “Continue”. Step 2: Select Cubby Mode then tap “Always”.
  • Page 17 Switching Child’s Profile Cubby mode lets you create additional child profiles. You can also switch between 2 or more child profile that has been created. Tap the avatar to switch profile. Tap the child’s profile you want to use. Adding Another Child’s Profile Step 1: Tap “Add Another Child”.

  • Page 18: Exiting Sprout Cubby Mode

    Note: If you forget your password, type “exitkidoz” as your password. Tap the Cubby Mode icon on the Parent Mode home screen to return to Cubby Mode. You can change the level of security by going to “Security Settings”...

  • Page 19: Section 3: Parent Controls

    Drag the lock on the bar below to exit Cubby Mode. 3. Parent Controls SproutChannelCubby.com You can log into your parent account on your computer to remotely manage your child’s profile. From there you will be able to change your password and add or remove content and profiles.
  • Page 20 For more options tap the Parent Dashboard icon. Apps: Select the Android Apps available to use from inside Cubby Mode. (See page 15.) Videos: Add / remove your child(ren)’s videos. Online Games: Add / remove your child(ren)’s online games. Websites: Add / remove your child(ren)’s websites Account: Change your child(ren)’s accounts, delete accounts,...

  • Page 21: Editing Available Apps

    Editing Available Apps You can edit the apps available within Cubby Mode by using the Parent Control Dashboard and selecting or unselecting apps. Step 1: Tap the Parent Dashboard icon at the bottom right. Step 2: Enter your password. Tap “Enter”.

  • Page 22: More Apps

    Downloading and Installing or the Google Play Store. See the Apps Section. More Apps Your child can download more apps and games from a list of pre-approved Sprout Cubby Apps. Tap the More Apps icon. Search My Apps Coin Balance Featured Apps...

  • Page 23: Deposit Coins

    Choose between free and paid apps available. Manage or set an allowance for your child to spend on apps weekly or monthly with coins purchased through your parent account. Deposit Coins You can deposit coins by clicking the coin icon on the top right corner of the screen.

  • Page 24: Adding Safe Sites

    Step 3: Tap the app you want to download. Step 4: Tap “Install”. Tip: If you install too many apps, you may run out of memory. You can uninstall an app and download it again at a later time. You will not to have to re-purchase the app. Adding Safe Sites The Child-Safe Browser allows your child to safely browse the internet by only giving them access to the sites you approve.

  • Page 25: Removing Sites

    Step 2: Enter the URL of the website that you would like to add. Tap “Save” Removing Sites Step 1: Tap the edit button to remove a site. Step 2: Tap “Delete”.

  • Page 26: Over The Air Software Updates

    Sprout Cubby firmware updates are available via your Wi-Fi connection. When there is a new firmware update, a notification will appear on your Sprout Cubby, notifying you that there is a software update available. To manually check for updates in Parent Mode, tap All Apps >...

  • Page 27: Uninstalling Apps

    Uninstalling Apps In Parent Mode, touch and hold an app in the app menu then drag to the trash can icon. You can also uninstall apps by App Mall Show Tunes tapping apps in the settings app. Removing Apps from Home Screen In Parent Mode, touch and hold an app on the home screen then drag to the X icon.
  • Page 28 Skip to the next page if you have a Mac®. Step 2: Choose “Open folder to view files” or select the removable disk in “My Computer” folder. Cubby (E:) Cubby (E:) Step 3: 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.
  • Page 29 ® Go to the previous page if you have a PC. Step 2: First, install the Android File Transfer application for Mac. Go to android.com/filetransfer on your Mac and choose “Download Now”. Step 3: Install the application. Step 4: The Android File Transfer application will launch automatically when you connect your tablet.

  • Page 30: Sprout Cubby Camera

    Switch to front and rear camera Camera Shutter Gallery You can view your pictures by tapping the Gallery icon. You must exit Cubby Mode to edit pictures taken with the Sprout Cubby Camera. You can access them through the Gallery app in Parent Mode. Settings Wi-Fi: Turn Wi-Fi on to see available networks and connect.
  • Page 31 Storage: Provides storage use data. Battery: Provides battery usage data. Apps: Force stop or uninstall an app, move its data to the SD card to free space on your device, or clear its stored data. Location: Allow Google to use Wi-Fi to determine your location for improved search results.

  • Page 32: Included Apps

    Clips: Watch clips from Sprout Channel shows. Wifi needed. Clock: Keep time and set alarms. Color, Draw & Sing: Color your favorite Sprout Channel friends with Crayola. Cut the Rope: Cut the rope to feed Om Nom the candy he wants and catch stars along the way.
  • Page 33 Crafts: Find fun SproutOnline crafts and print using Google Print. Wifi needed. Dress Chica: Choose hats, masks, shirts and accesories for Chica. Send to Sprout Channel and you may see it on TV! Wifi needed to send to Sprout. Gallery: View your photos.
  • Page 34 Videos: Preloaded Sprout Channel videos. Wifi needed at initial set up. Weather Report: Report the weather with the help of Chica. Send to Sprout Channel and you may see it on TV! Wifi needed to send to Sprout. Wallpaper: Change your Sprout Channel Cubby background.
  • Page 35 Parent Mode Apps Calendar: Keep track of your schedule and set reminders. Chrome™: Browse the web with Google Chrome. Cubby Mode: The primary interface for the Sprout Channel Cubby with educational content, games, and more. Downloads: Manage your current downloads.
  • Page 36 Play Store: Shop for music, books, magazines, movies, TV shows, games and apps. Settings: Adjust settings on the Sprout Channel Cubby. Vudu: Get instant access to all latest movies and TV shows. YouTube: Stream your favorite videos on the web.

  • Page 37: Section 4: Google Services

    4. Google Services Why use a Google Account? Google Accounts let you organize and access your personal information from any computer or mobile device. You can access the following features while in Parent Mode: Sync & Back-up: Whether you draft an email, add a contact, or add an event to your calendar, your work is continuously backed up and synchronizes with any computer with the same Google Account.

  • Page 38: Remove A Google 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 the Menu icon and then “Remove account”. Google Play Google Play collects together all of your favorite content in one place.
  • Page 39 My Library: Displays your most recently used content. Tap any of the images to view the item. Recommended Apps: Recommends apps that you can add to your home screen based on your past purchases. All Google Play recommendations work the same way: Tap to see a different suggestion Tap to avoid future suggestions like this Hold and drag blue dots to resize...

  • Page 40: Google Now

    Buy now, listen now with music on Google Play. Stream your music from any compatible device whether it’s a tablet, smart phone, or computer. Play Music For optimal use, sync your computer’s music library to your account to stream anywhere. Also great for backing up your library.

  • Page 41: Location Access

    You can turn Google Now cards on or off at any time. To do so from the main Google Now screen go to Menu > Settings > Google Now and choose a specific card. You can then check or uncheck when you would like that card to appear. Location Access Check the weather or traffic by confirming your home and work locations.

  • Page 42: Google Now Settings

    Google Now Settings To get to your Google Now settings from the Google Now main screen, touch the Menu icon at the bottom right of the screen. Touch Settings. Four types of settings will be available. Google Now: These settings allow you to turn Google Now on or off.

  • Page 43: Voice Actions

    • Manage Location History: Opens Google Maps settings where you can turn location settings and location reporting on or off. • Location Services: Allows you to turn location access by all Google apps on or off. • Show Recent Searches: Check if you want search suggestions based on your recent searches. • Manage Web History: View your web history after signing 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.

  • Page 44: Voice Commands

    When prompted, you can: • Touch any text already in the panel to add or edit the text by typing. (You can tap the Microphone icon again to continue speaking instead of typing). • Touch underlined words or phrases, drag across multiple words to view a list of alternate transcriptions, or edit by speaking or typing. • Touch a button at the bottom of the window to add any optional fields (you can also speak the name and content of any of these fields).
  • Page 45 “Go to” Search string or “Go to Google.com” “Note to self” Message text “Note to self: remember to buy milk” “Define” Word to define “Define campanile” “Weather” Location “Weather Detroit” “Movie” Movie location and “Movie, Los Angeles, Movie name London After Midnight” “Pictures of”...

  • Page 46: Section 5. Tips And Tricks/Faqs

    Try a different USB port on your computer and/or restarting your Sprout Channel Cubby. The battery may be too low and the computer is not providing enough power by USB. Use the wall charger to charge your Sprout Channel Cubby for 30 minutes then re-connect to the computer.

  • Page 47: Tablet Freezes

    Tablet Freezes If your Sprout Channel Cubby freezes, you can reset it easily. The reset button is located on the back of the unit. Reset the device by pressing the button with a small object such as a paper clip.

  • Page 48: Specifications

    Caution - Electric Device As with all electric products, precautions should be observed during handling and use to prevent electric shock. Cubby is an electronic device and is easily damaged by liquids. • Do not use Cubby in wet environments. • Do not spill food or liquids on Cubby. • If Cubby gets wet, immediately unplug all cables and turn off the tablet by holding the power button then select “Power Off”.

  • Page 49: Attention: Important Safety Information

    A small percentage of people are susceptible to seizures when they are exposed to flashing lights or patterns. Consult your doctor before using Cubby if you or your child have a history of blackouts or seizures. Discontinue use and consult your doctor if you or your child experience blackouts, seizures, headaches, or eye twitching while using Cubby.

  • Page 50: Fcc Statement

    SAR Information The SAR limit of USA (FCC) is 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. Device types 7inch tablet-Cubby (FCC ID: XHWCUBBY) has also been tested against this SAR limit. The highest SAR value reported under this standard during product certification for use on the body is 0.298 W/kg.
  • Page 51 Section 15.105 Information to the User 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 52 Ematic under a permissions process granted to Ematic (Shaghal, Ltd.) as an adopter. Wi-Fi® is a registered trademarks of the the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Sprout Channel Cubby tablet (Cubby Mode only) is certified by the kidSAFE® Seal Program.

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