VINCI Tab Technical Guide and User Manual
Introduction................................................................................................. 1 Customer Care...............................................................................1 Register Your Tab...........................................................................1 Legal Information............................................................................2 Chapter 1: Get to Know Your VINCI Tab................................................... 3 VINCI Tab Buttons.........
Figure 1: VINCI Tab Front View...................................................... 4 Figure 2: VINCI Tab Rear View...................................................... 4 Figure 3: Charging your VINCI Tab................................................ 5 Figure 4: VINCI Tab Home Screen................................................. 8 Figure 5: VINCI Tab Rear-facing Camera.......................................
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the VINCI Early Learning System. Created by a mom, VINCI is a new category of early learning systems designed for a collaborative and fun experience. VINCI engages children from 18 months to 5 years with 43 monthly learning subjects that mimic a child’s environment, with the goal to help him or her learn.
Legal Information VINCI Tab and VINCI Early Learning apps are protected by copyrights, trademarks, and patents (pending). AndroidTM is a trademark of Google Inc. All other trademarks and copyrights are owned by their registered owners. Please read all safety precautions and this guide carefully before using your device to ensure safe and proper use. • • • • • The descriptions in this Guide are based on the default settings of your device.
Chapter 1 Get to Know Your VINCI Tab 3
Figure 1: VINCI Tab Front View Figure 2: VINCI Tab Rear View VINCI Tab Buttons Power Button Use the Power button to turn your VINCI Tab on and off, reset and set to Sleep Mode (lock screen). • When a Force Close is required press and hold the button for 10 seconds until your VINCI Tab shuts off. • In Sleep Mode, the VINCI Tab operating system is still running, but the screen is locked. Press the Power button to put the screen into Sleep Mode. Press the Power button again to exit Sleep Mode.
Using VINCI Tab Parent Mode • Press the Menu button and enter the password: “MyVINCI”. This password cannot be changed and is case sensitive. • Create new folders by pressing and holding your finger on the screen. You can also move apps from the Android™ app list to your new folder by pressing the app icon. Install New Apps • In Parent Login, you may install new apps either through WIFI download (WIFI model only) or by inserting a MicroSD card.
VINCI Tab Home Screen The Home screen displays icons for the different application folders as well as a few indicator icons. The Home screen is the main launch point for the different applications on your VINCI Tab. VINCI Games Gallery VINCI Curriculum provides a complete play-based learning structure for your child’s intellectual development. VINCI Gallery stores all of your music videos and photos in one convenient location.
Chapter 2 Using your VINCI Tab 7
VINCI Tab On, Off, Screen Lock & Reset Turning on your VINCI Tab 1. Press and hold the Power button until screen illuminates. The system will begin to boot. 2. Slide the Lock icon up. The VINCI Tab Home screen will appear. Figure 4: VINCI Tab Home Screen Turning off your VINCI Tab 1. Press and hold the Power button until the Device options dialogue box appears. 2. Tap Power off. 3. The Power off dialogue box will appear. 4. Tap OK. Set To Sleep Mode (Lock Screen) 1. Press the Power button.
VINCI Tab Touch Screen VINCI Tab uses a capacitive screen: a screen that can sense contact and gestures using the electrical properties of the human body. This allows for light touches and motions of the finger to navigate easily across the screen. In order for the screen to activate properly, it requires direct hand-screen contact. Swipe your finger across the screen to activate the screen sensor.
VINCI Tab Media Applications Viewing Photos Pictures taken with the VINCI Camera are stored in a folder called Camera, located in /mnt/ sdcard/DCIM directory. Access the Gallery from the Home screen to view your pictures and videos. Figure 5: VINCI Tab Rear-facing Camera Recording Videos The camera has a Video Mode button. You can shoot video by switching to Video Mode from the Camera app.
Adding external memory to your VINCI Tab (Optional) Your VINCI Tab comes with an internal memory of 8 gigabytes. If desired, you can expand the storage capacity by installing a micro SD. Memory card is not included. Installing a Memory Card 1. Insert the memory card in the microSD Card Slot with the gold-colored contact facing up. 2. Push the memory card into the slot until it clicks into place. File Browsing VINCI Tab comes with a file browser ASTRO: an open source file management app.
Detailed Description of AndroidTM Setting Options Wireless & network settings only on WIFI models Sound Settings • Silent mode (silence all sounds excepts media and alarms) • Volume • Notification Ringtone • Audible Selection • Screen lock sounds Display Settings: allows you to choose, select or adjust the following options related to the VINCI Tab display: • Brightness • Animation • Screen timeout.
Privacy Settings: allows you to set or modify the following options related to privacy: • Factory data reset (erases all data on the device) Storage: Allows you to manage your SD card and to monitor the following information as it relates to VINCI Tab: • Storage Settings: • Nand Settings • Total space • Available space • Unmount Nand • Erase Nand (erases all data on the phone’s Nand, such as music and photos) – DISABLED • SD Card Settings • Total space • Available space • Format internal mem
• • • • • • Legal information Model number AndroidTM version (2.3.5) Baseband version (not applicable) Kernel version Build number AndroidTM Applications These include useful apps such as the file browser ASTRO, Flash, alarms, clock, calculator, and all installed VINCI Games, Storybooks, Gallery, Quick Office, Adobe Reader, etc. VINCI Tab II, WIFI-enabled, allows access to the AndroidTM Market, GMail, Skype.
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Managing Applications on VINCI Tab Creating new folders: You can create a new folder within an existing folder or on the Home screen to help manage your applications. 1. Deactivate parental control. 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Select the Add option. 3. Name the folder. 4. Click OK. 5. The folder should appear on the current screen. Moving application locations: You can rearrange the location of your applications by moving them into folders that you have created on the VINCI Tab’s Home screen.
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Safety Certifications • • • • Housing Material Safety: FDA 21 CFR 177.
To ensure the longevity of the device and your satisfaction, please observe the following recommendations: • • • • • • • • • • Do not twist the device Do not use the device while connected to a computer or while charging the battery Keep the device dry. High levels of humidity or water can damage parts or electronic circuits Keep the device clean.
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VINCI Tab Applications The touch-screen responds slowly or is unresponsive • Remove the protective cover from the touch screen. • Ensure fingers are clean and nails are short. • Restart the device. • Check for damage to your touch screen – if damage is detected, contact Customer Service at http://vincigenius.com/support for a replacement under warranty. If your warranty expired and the device is damaged, stop using the VINCI Tab.
The application resumes when I reopen after exiting, but I want to start from the beginning • You can close an application completely by performing the Force To Close option. Go to the Home screen, unlock the parental control panel and press the Menu button. Tap Manage apps, then choose Applications. Tap the specific application you wish to exit com pletely, then tap Force To Close.
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Size and Weight Weight - 1.5 lb (0.68kg); Model VS-3001 with WIFI/ Model VS-2001 without WIFI Length - 10.0” (25.40 cm) Width - 7.3” (18.5 cm) Height - 0.67” (1.7 cm) Display 7-inch (diagonal) glossy wide screen Multi-Touch display 800-by-480-pixel resolution Processor Cortex A8 Memory 512MB RAM Camera 3 Megapixels, back-facing Desktop Requirement For VINCI Desktop Software: PC with USB 2.
Charging via power adapter Audio Playback Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz Audio formats supported: MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), and WAV Audio Control In the Box • • • • VINCI Tab Micro USB to USB Cable 10W USB Power Adapter Quick Guide Appendix B: Legal & Disclaimer Warranty Your VINCI Tab comes with a 12 month warranty on parts and labor from the date of purchase. The warranty is valid for defects (parts & labor) during normal use.
