CONTIXO K101A 10 Inch IPS Display Kids Tablet User Manual

CONTIXO K101A 10 Inch IPS Display Kids Tablet

Product Information

The product is a tablet device with the model name K101. It features a front and rear camera, a micro USB port, a micro SD card slot, a 3.5 mm headphone port, volume up and down buttons, and a power button. The tablet also has a speaker for audio output. The initial setup process involves charging the battery fully and powering on the device.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Ensure that the tablet is fully charged before use. It is recommended to charge it for about 6 hours during the first three charging cycles for optimal battery life.
2. To power on the tablet, press and hold the power button for a few seconds until the Conxo logo appears. The tablet will then start up and go through an initial startup sequence. Subsequent startup processes will be faster.
3. To install free games on the tablet
4. Perform the installation process after the initial setup of the tablet. If the tablet’s battery is less than 20%, connect the charger before proceeding.
5. Go to the Sengs menu and select Accessibility.
6. Turn on the switch for “Open Install apps”.
7. Select “YES” to restart the Android system. This will also install all the apps to your device.
8. Wait for approximately 5 minutes for all the learning and game apps to be installed completely.

Additional tips for using the tablet

• Always use the tablet in room temperature. Using it in freezing temperature may significantly reduce battery life.
• Use the original charger that comes with the package for charging the tablet.
• If the tablet is not used for a long time and the battery is completely exhausted, it may enter sleep mode. In such cases, charge the tablet for at least 30 minutes to reactivate it.

HOW TO INSTALL THE FREE GAMES

NOTE: THIS PROCESS SHOULD BE PERFORMED AFTER INITIAL SETUP. IT COULD TAKE 5 MINUTES. IF THE POWER IS LESS THAN 20%, PLEASE CONNECT THE CHARGER. IN THE PROCESS OF RESTARTING THE SYSTEM, IF THE TABLET SHUTS DOWN, IT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO INSTALL ALL THE APPS.

• Go to the Settings menu, select “Accessibility”.
• Turn on the switch of the option “Install apps”.
• Select “YES”, this will restart your Android system, all apps will also be installed to your device.
• Wait about 5 minutes, all the learning and game apps will be installed completely.

Important Tips

1. Please fully discharge and charge the first cycle of the battery.
2. Always use the tablet in room temperature, if use it in freezing temperature, battery may only last 1 hour and you need to put it in room to power it on.
3. Always use original charger comes with the package.
4. If the tablet isn’t used for long time and the battery is completely exhausted, it will fall into sleep mode and you would need to charge it over 30 minutes in order to have it activated.

Safety Precautions
Make sure to charge the battery fully before operating. It is best to charge for about 6 hours during the first three charging cycles to ensure best battery life.

• Do not store the device in places with high room temperature, humidity, or dust.
• Do not drop the product. Avoid any type of strong impact. The protective cover is designed to help protect against scratches, not impact.
• Do not expose to liquid or water.
• Do not clean with alcohol based products in order to protect the screen.
• Always use an appropriate volume seing. Ensure headphone or other peripheral devices are set properly.
• Do not disassemble the product or accessories. Doing so will void the warranty.
• Do not drive while using this product.
• Obey all laws and regulations when using the device.

Technical Specifications

K101

• CPU (Processor) …………………………………………………… Quadcore 1.5Ghz A100
• Operating System ………………………………………………………………. Android 10.0
• Browser ……………………………………………………………………….. Google Browser
• Internal Storage ………………………………………………………………………….. 16 GB
• Memory (RAM) ……………………………………………………………………. 2 GB DDR3
• Expansion Slot …………………….. Micro SD Card Slot, Support up to 32GB Flash
• Screen …………………………………………………………………. 10.1” IPS Touch Panel
• Camera ……………………. Front Panel 0.3 megapixel, Rear Panel 2.0 megapixel
• Screen Resolution ………………………………………………………………… 1280 x 800
• Input Method ………………………………………………………………….. Touch Screen
• Built-in speakers ……………………………………………. 1W 8 ohm built in speaker
• Earphone Jack ………………………………………………………………………….. 3.5 mm
• USB cable ……………………………………………………………………………. Micro USB
• Battery ……………………………………………………………………………….. 4500 mAH
• Size ………………………………………………………………… 9.61 in x 6.81 in x 0.41 in
• Weight ………………………………………………………………….. 17.99 ounce / 510 g
• Voltage …………………………………………………. AC 110-240V 50/60Hz DC 5v/2A
• Operating Temp ………………………………………………… -10C /14F to 40C / 104F
• Network Access ……………………………………………………… Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)

Hardware Overview

K101

1. Front Camera
2. Micro USB Port
3. Micro SD Card Slot
4. 3.5 mm Headphone Port
5. Volume Up Button V
6. colume Down Button
7. Power Button
8. Rear Camera
9. Speaker

Product Care

Micro SD Card Slot
The tablet contains a Micro SD memory card slot. The Micro SD memory card is sold separately. Most software applications (apps) require to be installed on internal memory, so use the external memory to store music photos, movies, files, or other data. The memory card slot will read most SD Cards and is rated at 32GB. If you have a larger memory card you wish to use, format a format a 32GB parttion (FAT32 format) to allow operation on the tablet. We recommend purchasing a memory card with a good brand reputation to help ensure compatibility.

Charging
Use the included USB cable and AC Adaptor to charge the tablet. If the cable becomes damaged or lost, you can order a replacement cable or charger from the manufacturer. Using a third party cable may void the warranty. It is not recommended to leave the battery charging for more than 8 hours. Do not use the charger in a wet or humid environment. Only charge the tablet in
a safe environment.

Intioal Setup
After the tablet has been fully charged, press and hold the power button for
a few seconds until you see the Contixo logo appear. The tablet will power on and begin an initial start up sequence. Rest assured, that after all the initial steps are completed the start up process will become much faster.

Initial Setup for K101

• Click the “Vision Setting” button in the lower let corner. You can customize this device according to your needs. These accessibility features can be changed later in settings. These accessibility features can be changed at any time. After the setup is completed, click the ” ” at the bottom.
• Select the language, and then click “START”.
• Set the Date & Time, then click ”Next”.
• Click “MORE”, and then click ”ACCEPT”.
• Create passcode or select “Skip” and set it later.
• Click ”SKIP ANYWAY”.
• Wait a few seconds to get into the desktop.

Software Overview
The tablet hardware has been designed to meet the software requirements of all preinstalled software. Afer the initial setup, the tablet will run all apps smoothly. Running certain apps not associated with Kids Place can cause slowness. (See pages 3-4 for hardware features and specs). Contixo tablets laze an Android operating system that specializes in Google services.
Some experience is helpful with google services and may have been experienced through a smart phone that also utilizes Android OS, but no previous experience is necessary. Just refer to common guidelines regarding Google services to stay up to date. There are many preinstalled apps, some may require additional services to work properly.

Power On/Off
Holding the power button will turn the tablet on. To put the tablet in sleep mode, press and release the power button. Sleep mode is best if you will turn the device on again soon. To power off the tablet, you must hold the power button for several seconds, then respond to the power menu screen by selecting Power off. This is the best option if the tablet will not be in use in use for more than a few days.

Application process: When activating any of the application for the first time (such as KIDS PLACE or any other applications) may freeze up for up to 10 seconds. This is normal for first time application to actvate. Once this process has been completed it will run at its normal speed next time around.

Navigation
The navigation on the tablet has menus that can be found by swiping across from the bottom or top of the screen. The recent programs can be brought up from the bottom navigation bar “rectangle symbol” and be sorted through. Flipping the windows over or pressing the “X” closes the open programs.

Swipe down from top of screen to access quick settings.

Camera
The camera app can be accessed from both the main screen or Kids Place. A quick camera setting is possible by pressing the power button twice quickly.

• Swipe from let to right on the screen, you can choose the photo or video options. Settings is on the top right corner.

Camera

Web Browsing
The tablet uses Google Chrome as a default web browser. Chrome can open different tabs to have multiple pages open. You can save pages with bookmarks or search for any content on web pages. You can watch videos, play music, and just about any other feature you like to enjoy. However many factors can play into the product performance, such as network performance, how many apps are open, how many processes are running, and load on processor. So performance can vary. If it seems like the tablet is running slow, please check our troubleshooting section on the website.
With the Kids Place you can either allow access to web surfing or block all access. You can specify what web pages are available by address. Certain features such as viewing videos on YouTube will be directed to install YouTube Kids app. There are settings to restrict more for younger children (8 years old or younger) and allow more access for older children (12 and under). These features determine the music, gaming, shows, and education sites available. However parents are always responsible for monitoring their children’s activity while connected to the Internet. Tools are available for blocking or reporting inappropriate mater, or allowing search or turning off the search feature altogether. Please use this product responsibly!

Google Services — Quick Setup

1. Wi-Fi connection required to access Google Services. First connect to a network.
2. Sign in with an existing account or create one. You can create a new account for the child that is linked to an existing adult account; this allows the parent to be notified when changes occur or a new device is logged into.
3. The Account Added screen provides confirmation the account has been added.
4. Additional services such as “Backup to Google Drive” can be accepted to save and preserve data (pictures and files).
5. Sign in to Google Play Store to update existing apps or download new apps.

Kids Place software and Google Services may change or update without any advance notice. Kids Place software and Google Services may change or update without any advance notice. Parents are responsible for additional installed apps or websites allowed on this product. Always backup any important data before resetting the tablet.

Control Panel Settings
The control panel settings allow the following features:

1. Network & Internet — Change Wi-Fi settings, check your network configuration, airplane mode, or VPN (virtual private network).
2. Connected Devices — USB (Charge phone, transfer files, etc.), Pair new device, turn on Bluetooth.
3. Apps & Notifications — Set permissions & default apps.
4. Battery — Set power saving modes.
5. Display — Set brightness, wall paper, sleep timer, auto-rotate screen, font size, display size.
6. Sound — Set volume level or do not disturb.
7. Storage — Hard drive information.
8. Security & Location — Google features Google features to help protect or find the device.
9. Users & accounts — Adding and modifying accounts.
10. Accessibility — Set screen readers, display, interaction, controls.
11. Google — Set services & preferences.
12. System — Set languages, time, backup, updates.

Setting Up Kids Place
Kids Place offers parental controls to ensure the proper kind of experience is provided for children’s use. Here we will walk you through the steps to help setup your Contixo Kids Tablet before your child’s first use. We recommend Kids Place to be enabled and if the parent’s need to make adjustments they will need to enter a PIN to make changes to tablet’s behavior. The tablet should be updated as the child progresses, installing apps that are age appropriate. Also note the Google Play Store may make changes to the app while the tablet is connected to the Internet.

• Tips 1 : When setting up your Parental control ( tap Kids Place app in the menu) and depending on your final Parent control seting this may reduce the tablet speed.
• Tips 2 : When you are interacting YouTube Kids app, you may have to update Google Play services by following the instruction menus to complete this process.

Bring up the All Apps screen by swiping from the bottom of the screen upward, and the menu will drag up from the bottom.

• Create your 4 digit PIN and select “UPDATE PIN”.
• Click/tap “CONTINUE” button.
• Click/Tap the login method you want and continue.
• Enter your email address and click/tap “SIGN IN” button.
• Click/tap “ACCEPT” button.
• Click/Tap “Kids Place”.
  • Click/Tap the right side button, open the permit usage access.
  • After the configuration is completed, click the button.
  • Click/Tap the right side button, all the Kids place display over other apps.
  • After the configuration is completed, click the button.
  • Click/Tap “LOCK HOME BUTTON”.
  • Click/Tap “LOCK” button.
• In the popup dialog, cick/tap “Kids Click/Tap “Always”.

Place” option.
Note: This will lock the Android device so that your child only stays within Kids Place and can only use the apps allowed within it.

Step 13
Select Apps for Kids Place

• Tap on “ ” button.
• Click/Tap “Settings”.
• Tap on ” ” button.
• Click/Tap “Manage Apps”.
• Click/Tab an app to select/deselect and tap on “ ” button.
• Now the app you selected is added to the Kids Place.

Note: Selected app (with check mark) will show up as approved app for kids on the Kids Place home screen. Scroll right for more apps to choose.

Step 14
Select approved video for your kids

• Click/Tab “Kids Video Player” button.
• Click/Tab “CONTINUE” button.
• Click/Tab “ALLOW” button.
• Click/Tab ” ” button.
• Click/Tab ” ” button.
• Click/Tab “Select Videos” button.
• Select the source of the video you want to add.

Note: Selected video will show up as approved video for kids on the Kids Video Player.

Step 15
Select approved website for your kids

• Click/Tab “Safe Browser” button.
• Click/Tab “ACCEPT & CONTINUE” button.
• Click/Tab “SET UP” button.
• Click/Tap the login method you want and continue.
• Enter the website you allow your child to visit.

Note: Selected website will show up as approved website for kids on the Safe Browser.

• Click/Tab “EXIT” button.
• Enter PIN.

Note: If you forget your PIN go to http://www.kiddoware.com/forgotpin.php to retrieve.

Click/Tap The Kids Place icon on the Parent Mode home screen to return to Kids Place Mode.

Manage Available Apps
You can edit your available apps by using the Parents Settings and selecting or unselecting apps.

• To modify apps, click/tap “ ” and then click/tap “Settings”.
• Enter PIN.
• Click/Tap “Manage Apps”.
• Click/Tab an app to select/deselect and tap on “ ” button.

Setting Time (Professional Version only)

• Click/Tap “Timer”.
• Select atimer mode option and then press “APPLY” button.

Manage User

• Click/Tap “Manage User”.
• To edit an user, long press the user’s icon. To add a new user, click/tap “ “.

Connecting to a Computer

• Step 1 : Connect to your computer by USB.
• You MUST be in Parent mode in order to connect with your computer devices.
• Pull down the menu from the let top of the screen, click/tab “USB charging this device”.
• Select “Transfer files”.

Your device/disk name will appear as K101A on your computer. You can now transfer or backup files from the tablet to a computer.

Factory Reset

• Click/Tap Settings, Select “System”.
• Select “Reset options”.
• Select “Erase all data (factory reset)”.
• Select “Erase all data”.
• Select “Erase all data”.
• Wait until Factory Reset/Reboot function has completed before pressing any new commands.

Why is your tablet slow or forwent
You may need to either close some of your open applications or games to allow more memory to become available on your tablet. Follow below steps to close the APPs.

• Click/Tab “ ” button.
• Hold down the APP you want to end and move to end it.

TROUBLE-SHOOTING

close unused apps
Slow or unresponsive programs| Close unused apps; clear app cache and do a factory reset in Setting menu
Network connectivity

issues; no WiFi connection

| Reset network connection; toggle airplane mode on/off
Tablet is hot or overheating| Close unused apps; clear app cache;
App crashes| Reopen app; update app through Play Store
Unresponsive screen| Restart table by holding power button for 8 seconds
Google Play Store crashes| Clear app cache and restart
Apps won’t download from Play Store| Clear Play Store cache; open app settings and clear local search
Can’t turn tablet on/off| Hold power button for Power Menu options
Touch screen issue; not responding to| Low battery power; check for physical damage
Battery does not hold a charge| Check power cable; inspect power button if stuck
Sound is low| Check speaker port for blockage
Camera or SD Card not working| Corrupt Software / Reset to factory default

Find additional help and resources go to our website or contact us.
Contact Us

• Customer Service
• Email: support@contixo.com
• Or visit our websit e: www.contixo.com
• @2020 Contixo Company. All right reserved. Contixo®, the Contixo logo and associated characters, trademarks and design elements are owned and licensed by Contixo Company.
• Email du service client:support@contixo.com

References

• Kiddoware – Parental Control & Screen Time Controls – Parental Controls for Parents Peace of Mind
• Kids Place App - Forgot PIN
• XO Communications: Networking Services & Solutions | Verizon

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