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Specifications 3 Package includes 3 Main interface 4 Charging 5 Main screen 5 Screen lock 6 Capacitive touch panel 7 Camera 8 Ebooks 9 Video player 10 Music player 11 Connect to the PC 12 Storage 12 Android interface 13 Automatic updates 13 Download applications 26 Information and support 29 Update IngoKids software 29 FAQ / Troubleshooting 29 Support 31 Warning 31 Initial setup 14 1. Language 2. Set Time & Date 3. Set WiFi 4. Set parental account 5. Create a Children Account 6.
Specifications Package includes: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Main interface 4
Charging Your tablet can only be charged with the supplied Power Adaptor. Plug the adaptor to the mains socket and the adaptor cable connector to the Tablet plug. Main screen These are the main icons you will find in the main screen of your Hello Kitty tablet: 1. Home button 2. Battery indicator 3. WiFi signal indicator 4. Browser 5. Ebook reader 6. Video and photo gallery 7. Camera 8. Music player 9. Approved apps 10.
Screen lock Your Hello Kitty tablet locks automatically the screen after some time inactive. To unlock select the lock icon and slide it to the open lock. 1. Lock icon 2.
Capacitive touch panel The Hello Kitty tablet has a multi touch capacitive screen. You only need your fingers to control it. Touch the screen to open applications, videos and files. •Slide up and down to scroll and swipe left and right to navigate in the menus •Use two fingers to zoom in or out while viewing pictures, webpages or other documents Note: The response of 7 the capacitive touch panel varies between persons, this is linked to the nature of the technology.
Camera The Hello Kitty Tablet comes with 2 digital cameras to take pictures and make videos, one in the front to take pictures of you and use it for videocalls and another one in the back to take pictures of your family and friends. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Ebooks The Hello Kitty Tablet comes with an Ebook reader. You can use it to read digital books you purchase or transfer to the internal memory. 1. Available ebooks 2. Swap views between library view and list view 3. Delete To open an ebook just touch the book cover and it will open. 4. Full window view 5. Change font size 6. View / Add / Edit bookmarks 7. Change screen brightness 8.
Video player To browse all the available videos you need to access the gallery, there you will see the videos and photos organized in folders.
Music player To play music on your tablet press the music icon on the Kids main screen You will be able to select the music sorted by artists, albums, songs and playlists 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Play / Pause Back Forward Shuffle Repeat Song information To create a new playlist choose playlist and select add new. Follow the instructions on how to connect the tablet to the computer to add more music to your tablet.
Connect to the PC Your Hello Kitty Tablet comes with a microUSB cable so you can connect it to your computer and transfer files, pictures, videos and ebooks. You need to plug the microUSB cable to the Tablet and the USB connector to the computer USB plug. Once connected a window asking if you want to transfer files will appear on your tablet, touch over the button to activate the USB storage function. You must first enable USB connection within Area Settings parental tablet.
Android interface If you not wish to use Ingokids interface can override the settings and go straight to Android default interface. In Android, parental control is disabled and you will not have all the functions available within Ingokids so we recommend use Ingokids interface. The Hello Kitty tablet uses Android 4.1 operating system. In order to access the Android interface please follow the following steps: 1.Exit to the login window by pressing the home button 2.
INITIAL SETUP We recommend that you fully charge your tablet before starting it. Connect the charger to the AC power socket and the charger plug to the tablet. Tablet will charge completely in some hours. When you turn on your tablet for the first time you will be prompted to follow the initial setup. During this initial configuration you will set up the following items: • • • • • Language Time & date Enable and configure WiFi connection Set a parental account Set a kids account.
Language Choose your preferred language for the IngoKids and Android interfaces 15
Welcome Screen If you do not want to use the Ingokids interface can override the settings and work with Android regardless Ingokids interface (not recommended).
Set Time & Date • You can modify the default time settings of your tablet; • Make sure you check that the timezone is the correct one for your region.
Set WiFi • WiFi comes disabled by default. • To enable WiFi press the Connect button • A list of available WiFi networks will appear • Choose your network, if the network is password protected it will prompt you to insert the password (Remember to have it in hand) • If no WiFi networks are found check that your router is on and that the wifi is enabled. Then press Scan to search again for WiFi networks • You can continue the configuration without activating the Wifi. You can then activate it.
Set parental account • Enter your email • Enter password: This password helps protect the Parents Area, this way your child can not modify any important setting. • Enter your name NOTE: The parental password is very important as it will be always requested to access the parents area. We strongly suggest that you don’t share this passwords with your children as they may use it to access parents area and change important tablet settings.
Create a Children Account • • • • Name: Insert your child’s name Birthday: Insert your child’s birthday Gender: Select your child’s gender Select: Choose your child’s avatar from the preloaded images • Photo: Take a picture and use it as your child’s avatar • Password: You can choose if you want to protect your children account with a password, it’s good if the tablet will be shared between different children with different settings. By default “No password” is selected.
Apps Filter Apps filter allows you to define which applications can your children access. It’s a very good way to ensure that the tablet is used the way you intended. • The installed apps are approved based on our criteria • Click over the app icon to select or deselect an application • To save the changes press the OK button The applications that are not checked will not be allowed.
Online content Online content lets you select how your child connects to the internet • Full access: No restrictions apply, child can visit any website • No internet access: Internet access is disabled, when child opens browser no website is available. This mode doesn’t restrict the internet connectioof the apps. If you wish to block completely all data connections you should disable WiFi on the WiFi settings.
Time Limit Time Limit is the way to limit how and when your child can use the IngoKids tablet. • Session control: When enabled it lets you define for how long and how many times your child can use the tablet per day.
• Global Control: When enabled lets you define the timeframe when your child will be able to use the tablet • Start time: Input the hour of the day your child can start using the tablet. Before that time the tablet will turn on but he will not be able to access the account • End time: Input the hour of the day your child will stop using the tablet.
Parent Area How to access Parent Area Once setup is complete you will be taken to the login interface. This screen is what you will see every time you enter in the Parental area. • • • • Access WiFi Settings Parent Area Enter the kid account Help Press the Parent Area icon. You will be prompted to insert the parent password you created during initial setup. In the Parent Area you can modify the kids settings, create new kid accounts and download apps. 1.
Change tablet settings In this page you can change the main settings of the tablet: • Load IngoKids on system startup: When selected IngoKids will load every time you start the tablet • Allow USB Connections: It allows to transfer files to your PC within ingoKids interface • Block exiting Ingokids with parental password: If checked it will require the parental password to go to Android interface • Block unapproved apps: It will not allow to use any application that has not been previously approved in the Ap
Create a new kid account In order to create a new kid account you need to Access “Parent Account Settings” and press the + button. From there you need to follow the steps described in the section 2 of this Manual (Initial Setup from point 2.5) Modify an account To modify kid settings parent needs to open each function separately (Apps Filter, Online Content and Time Limit).
Download applications The IngoKids tablet comes with google Play and ingo market presintalled. To access both markets parent needs to go to the Market section of the Parent Area. • Google Play: The official android app market. Parents need to setup a google account and they will have access to all those apps. • Ingo official children application marketplace. Parents will find custom apps designed especially for IngoKids tablets and accessories.
Google Play Get access to the official Android store from google and purchase or freely download thousands of applications and games. To access Google Play you need a google account. • If you already have a gmail address choose “Sign in” and insert your google email and password. You will be then prompted to enter Credit card information (If you have not already done it in previous google products), this is an optional step and you can skip it by pressing the Skip button.
Uninstall applications To uninstall an existing apps you need to go to the Android Interface → Settings → Apps and choose the app you want to remove Improving software Tablet is continuous and by default each time the tablet will search for new updates to improve the functionality, performance or Apps.
Information and support Update IngoKids software Your tablet will check regularly for updates. When WiFi is enabled the system will perform regular checks for software updates. If an update is available we recommend that you accept it as it will contain important upgrades to your system that will enhance performance and functionality.
Plug the 3G Dongle to the tablet; in a few seconds it will require you to insert the PIN code of your modem’s SIM card (Your mobile carrier should have given it to you together with the SIM card). Once inserted the PIN code you can surf the internet using your data plan. The tablet sound is low, is it normal? The tablet volume is limited to protect your children ears. To ensure the maximum volume you must ensure that it’s placed at its maximum level pressing the +.
Other questions If you have other questions about setting up or using our tablet please visit www.ingodevices.com to find more about your tablet, read the realted FAQ, download product guides and watch the online videotutorials. Support IngoKids interface has a help section that will solve most of your issues, if you still need support you can visit our website http://www.ingodevlces.com where you will find tutorials, video tutorials and answers to the frequent asked questions.
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