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Hatch™ Tablet (103) Device Setup Instructions

Taylor Watkins
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1. Device Setup Wizard

The first time you turn on your device, the Setup Wizard guides you through the basics of setting up your device. Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to a Wi-Fi network, set up accounts, choose location services, learn about your device's features, and more.

 

1.1 Language, New Device Setup, and Wi-Fi Connectivity

  1. Select your language from the drop-down menu. Touch the yellow Start button to get started.1.png
  2. If you have a SIM card and plan on using it to connect this device with a cellular network, you may insert it now. Otherwise, select Skip. 2.png
  3. The device is configured to receive automatic updates from Hatch. Touch Continue setup.3.png
  4. Select the Wi-Fi network that you want to use.4.png
  5. Type the password for the selected Wi-Fi network using the on-screen keyboard.5.png
  6. Touch Don't Copy to set as a new device.7.png

 

1.2 Google Account Setup, Services, and Apps

Skip creating a Google account during setup. This account is not needed for the tablet and Ignite app to work. This ensures that you are not leaving personal information on a school-owned device.

  1. Skip creating or signing in with a Google account by touching Skip. Select Skip again on the following pop-up.8.png9.png
  2. Read the Google terms of service. Select Accept (defaults are recommended). 11.png
  3. Select Skip when prompted to set a PIN or protect your tablet. This enables children to play independently. On the following pop-up, click Skip anyway.12.png13.png

 

1.3 Ignite by Hatch™ Application InstallationScreenshot

  1. If the Manage Connection button is red, please touch it to open the Wi-Fi connection guide.
  2. Touch the Set My Default Home App button to set your home app, and select the Hatch option.15.png
  3. To enable the child-safe environment, make sure to engage the lock icon in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.16.png

 

2. Allow Automatic Updates

When you start using Ignite, you may notice a screen asking you to give Ignite install permissions. Follow the instructions on the screen to allow Ignite to automatically update. For more information, read Allowing Updates on Hatch™ (103) Tablets and Hatch™ Samsung Tablets.

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3. Ignite Account Setup

For Ignite account setup, you'll need your email address and password. Check your inbox for an email sent from Hatch with the following subject line: "Welcome to Hatch! Let's Get Started!" For more information, see Ignite™ Welcome Email.

Click the button in the email to continue setup.

For more about account setup, see the following articles: 

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