Fisher-Price Kid Tough Video Camera User manual

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Consumer Information Quick Start
• Please keep this instruction booklet for future reference, as it contains
important information.
• Requires four “AA“ (LR6) alkaline batteries (not included) for operation.
• This product requires the installation and use of content management
software to import and view video on your personal computer (PC).
Simply download this software by going to: www.fisher-price.com/kidtough.
Mac users do not need additional software to import and view video.
• Adult assembly is required for battery installation. Tool required for
battery installation: Phillips or slotted screwdriver (not included).
• This product includes an internal memory of X MB or about 15 minutes of
video. For extra recording time, use an Secure Digital (SD) card (not included)
in this product.
• Keep the video camera away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.
• Wipe the video camera only with a soft, clean cloth. Do not immerse
this product.
• This video camera has no consumer serviceable parts. Please do not take
this toy apart.
• Product features may be different than images included in these instructions.
• Type - Equivalent to IEC Standard publication 529 IPX7.
• The toy is not to be connected to more than the recommended number of
power supplies.
Video Camera Specifications
Video Resolution ........... 320 x 240 QVGA (without SD card) 640 x 480 VGA
(with SD card - not included and sold separately)
Internal Memory ............256 MB (approximately 15 minutes of video)
LCD Screen ....................1.44” color TFT LCD preview.
Connectivity ................... USB (version 1.1 or higher)
....................................... AV output jack (AV cable not included).
Batteries .........................4 “AA“ (LR6) alkaline batteries (not included).
System Requirements
Operating System ............ Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista™ or
Windows 7
Hard Drive .......................20 MB available
USB Port ..........................1.1
Internet connection required (to download PC software).
A Real Video Camera for Preschoolers!
After installing batteries, press and hold the power button to turn your
video camera ON.
Aim the camera at your video subject and press the record button .
Hold the camera steady and slowly move it to capture
the action! Press the record button again when
you are finished recording.
Press the video play/pause button to review
your video instantly on your video camera.
Your video isn’t quite perfect yet?
Press the delete button and try again!
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FeaturesFeatures
Lens
Recording Indicator FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Power Button
Record Button
LCD Screen
Video Delete
Button
Video Forward
Button
Video Back
Button
Video Play/Pause
Button
Lens - Aim at your subject when recording videos.
Recording Indicator - Indicator light flashes when video is recording.
Power Button - Press and hold to turn power ON. Press again to turn power OFF.
LCD Screen - Allows you to easily record and review your videos.
Video Play/Pause Button - Press to play your videos. Press again to pause.
Video Forward and Back Buttons - Press to scroll through more videos.
Video Delete Button - Press to delete a video. Press again to confirm deletion.
SD Card Slot - Open the battery compartment to insert a secure digital (SD) card
for more memory! SD card not included.
USB Port - Insert the USB cable to watch videos on your computer.
AV Output Jack - Insert an AV cable (not included) to watch videos on your TV.
USB Cable - Use to connect the video camera to your computer.
USB Cable
(The USB cable is not a toy.)

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Battery Installation Let’s Go!
Battery Compartment
Door
Lock
1,5V x 4
“AA” (LR6)
• Make sure video camera power is off.
• Locate the battery compartment door on the bottom of the video camera.
• Turn the lock on the battery compartment door a ¼ turn with a slotted or
Phillips screwdriver. Open the battery compartment door.
• Insert four “AA” (LR6) alkaline batteries into the battery compartment.
Hint: We recommend using alkaline batteries for longer battery life. Do not use
rechargeable batteries.
• Close the battery compartment door and turn the lock a ¼ turn with a slotted
or Phillips screwdriver.
• When the low battery indicator appears on the LCD screen , it’s time for
an adult to change the batteries.
• Protect the environment by not disposing of this product with household
waste (2002/96/EC). Check your local authority for recycling advice and
facilities (Europe only).
• Press and hold the power button on the back of the video camera to turn
power ON. You will hear a tone.
• To turn power OFF, press the power button. You will hear a tone.
Hint: If you have not used the video camera for a while, it shuts off
automatically. To turn it back on, simply press the power button.
Power Button

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Recording Video LCD Screen Icon Glossary
• Look at the LCD screen to see the video subject.
• Press the record button . Listen for the “recording sound”, look at the
flashing recording icon on the LCD screen. The recording indicator on the
front of the camera will also flash during recording.
• When ready, press the record button again to stop the video. The file
saving icon will appear on the LCD screen.
Hint: The number on the LCD screen indicates the number of videos recorded.
Flashes in the upper left corner of the screen when a video
is recording.
Appears on screen while video is saving on the video camera.
Appears on screen when a video is ready to play. Press the video
play/pause button to play the video.
Appears on screen when a video is paused. Press the video play/pause
button to continue playing the video.
Appears when there are no videos saved on the video camera.
Appears on screen when you press the delete button. Press the delete
button again to confirm you want to delete the video.
This orange icon appears when your video camera memory is almost
full. Insert an SD card (not included) or delete some videos from the
video camera.
This red icon appears when your video camera memory is full
and cannot save any more video. Insert an SD card (not included)
or delete some videos from the video camera.
Appears on screen when power is turned on and an SD card (not
included) is inserted in the video camera.
Indicates the SD card (not included) is locked. Remove the SD card
from the SD card slot and slide the switch on the card to unlock it.
Flashes on screen and then remains in the upper right corner of the
screen when there is less than 10% battery power left.
Flashes on screen and then remains in the upper right corner of the
screen when there is less than 5% battery power left. Replace the
batteries in the video camera with four “AA” alkaline batteries.
Record Button

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Reviewing Videos Deleting Videos
Video Back
Button
Video Forward
Button Record
Button
• Press the video forward or video back buttons to scroll through
recorded video.
• Press the play/pause button to watch a video.
• When you are finished reviewing, press the record button to return to the live
screen and record more videos.
Hint: If you have installed an SD card (sold separately), you will only view video on the
SD card (and not on the video camera’s internal memory). To view video on the video
camera, simply remove the SD card.
• First locate the video you’d like to delete by using the video forward or back
buttons .
• Then press the video delete button . A trash can with a question mark
appears on the LCD screen.
• If you still would like to delete the picture, press the video delete
button again.
• If you decide you do not want to delete a video, simply wait a few seconds
and the trash can disappears. Or, press the either the video forward or back
button .
• To delete all video all at once, use the content management software (go to
www.fisher-price.com/kidtough to download this software). Once installed on
your PC, go to Parental Controls. In the “Erase videos on camera after import”
section, click on the trash can icon.
Video Delete
Button

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Share the Fun on Your TV SD Card Installation
• Slide the AV and USB door on the side of the video camera open..
• Insert the AV cable pin into the AV output jack on the video camera.
• Plug the audio-video pins into the matching colored input jacks on your TV
or DVD player/VCR (Yellow for Video In and White for Left Audio In).
• Press the power button
on your video camera to turn the power ON.
• Turn on your TV or DVD player/VCR. To find the picture on your TV screen,
you may need to set your TV’s or DVD player/VCR’s mode selector to INPUT
or VIDEO IN.
• Press the play/pause button on the video camera to watch your videos.
• Press the video forward or back buttons to scroll through and watch
more videos.
• Your video camera comes set up to take 320 x 240 QVGA quality videos,
and can store approximately 15 minutes of video. If you’d like to take higher
quality videos you can insert a secure digital (SD) card (not included) and take
640 x 480 VGA quality videos.
Note: A 1 GB SD card can store approximately 30 minutes of the higher
quality video.
• Turn the battery compartment lock a ¼ turn with a slotted or Phillips
screwdriver. Open the battery compartment door.
• Locate the SD card slot below the battery compartment.
• Insert the SD card into the slot.
• Close the battery compartment door and turn the lock ¼ turn with a slotted or
Phillips screwdriver.
TV
INPUT
AUDIO IN
LEFT
VIDEO IN
VCR/DVD
OR
White
Yellow
TV
SD Card (not included)
SD Card Slot
Note: You will need an AV cable (not included) with a 3,5 mm pin to view video
on your TV.

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• If using a PC to import, organize and view video, download content management
software (PC compatible only). Go to www.fisher-price.com/kidtough and follow
the instructions to download the software.
• The content management software is PC compatible only. To view videos
on a Mac, connect the video camera to your computer (see next section).
The Kid Tough™ Video Camera will appear as a removable storage device on
your desktop.
Your videos will be located at:
- NO NAME
- DCIM
- 100DSCIM
• If you are using an SD Card (see page 13) your videos will be located at:
- Untitled
- DCIM
- 100DSCIM
Hint: If you have renamed your SD Card it will appear on the desktop as named.
• To save videos onto your Mac computer, drag and drop the files to the
desired location.
• Slide open the AV and USB door and insert the USB cord (smaller end) into
the USB port.
• Insert the larger end of the USB cord into a USB port on your computer,
generally marked with this symbol .
• The video camera turns on automatically and will appear on the LCD
screen. The content management software will automatically open when you
connect your video camera to the computer.
Note: Do not disconnect the video camera or computer while videos are
transferring to your computer.
Content Management Software Content Management Software
To prevent
strangulation, keep
computer cables
away from children.
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Content Management Software
Getting Started
• The content management software automatically opens when you connect
your video camera to the computer. You can also double-click on the to
open the computer software program.
• Click on the to change the background color of the computer software.
Note: This option is only available if the Force Screen Resolution setting is
turned OFF. See Parental Controls.
• Click on the to exit the computer software.
Exit
Background
Colors
Content Management Software
Parental Controls
• Click on the to adjust your preferences.
• Set Password - Protect access to your desktop and hard drive by setting
a password. Type your password in the Set Password and Confirm
Password fields.
Note: If you set a password, you cannot enter Parental Controls or exit the
software without entering the password.
Automatic Updates - Click to turn automatic updates ON or OFF. To receive
updated software, we recommend selecting ON.
• Force Screen Resolution - Click to turn ON or OFF.
• Erase videos on camera after import - Click to turn this feature ON or OFF.
- Click to import videos that are saved on your computer into the
computer software program.
• Click on the to save your changes and exit parental controls.
Parental
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Content Management Software
• The import screen will open when the computer software launches.
• Click the to import your new videos onto your computer. Click the to
close the import window without importing videos.
Hint: If you have installed an SD card (sold separately), you will only import
video on the SD card (and not on the video camera’s internal memory).
To import video on the video camera, simply remove the SD card.
• Click on a video in the video gallery and click the to watch it.
Hint: You can also double-click on a video to watch it.
Content Management Software
• Click on the to pause your video. Click on the to start it again.
• Click on the or to adjust the size of your video in the viewing window.
• Click on the to return to the video gallery.
• Click on the to add a video to your favorites.
• Click on the again to remove it from your favorites.
Parental
Controls
Video
Screen Size
Buttons
Play/Pause
Button