V-tech KidiZoom Snap Touch User manual

Instruction Manual

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IntroductIon
Enjoy endless fun with this compact device, jam-packed with apps and
activities. Featuring a dual 5.0MP camera, games, fun photo and video
filters, messaging, voice recording and more.You’re bound to be the
coolest kid in town with the KidiZoom®Snap Touch!
Included In thIs Package
•KidiZoom®Snap Touch
• Micro-USBcable
• QuickStartGuide
Note:
The metallic coating on the KidiZoom®Snap Touch is insulating.
WARNING:
All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging locks,
removable tags, cable ties, cords and packaging screws are not part of
this toy and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
NOTE: Please save this Instruction Manual as it contains important
information.
The battery in this product must not be disposed of with
household waste. This battery is recyclable. Please follow your
local recycling regulations.
This toy is only to be connected to equipment bearing either of the
following symbols: or

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On/OffButton
Headphone Jack
MicroSD
CardSlot
CameraButton
SelfieCamera Front Camera
PlaybackButton
Volume+Button
Volume-Button
Master Power
Switch
ShutterButton
Micro-USB
port
Music Player
Button
HomeButton
Voice Recorder
Button
Product Features

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Buttons Description
MasterPowerSwitch MovetheMasterPowerSwitchtoOn
before use and charge the battery.
Note: It is not necessary to switch
the device off in daily use. Once
theMasterPowerSwitchisOff,the
device will stop functioning. After it is
turned on again, the time and date
will have to be reset.
On/OffButton Press this button to turn the device
on or turn it off.
ShutterButton Press this button to launch the
camera and to take photos and
videos.
Volume+Button Press this button to turn the volume
up.
In the Camera or Video screen, use
this button to zoom in.
Volume-Button Press this button to lower the volume.
In the Camera or Video screen, use
this button to zoom out.
HomeButton Tap this button to display the Home
Menu to choose different activities.
If you are in the apps screen, tap
this button to go back to the previous
screen.
CameraButton Tap this button to launch the camera
and to take a photo.
PlaybackButton Tap this button to view the taken
photos and videos.
MusicPlayerButton Tap this button to go to the Music
Player screen to listen to music
(microSDcardneededforstoring
MP3 files).

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VoiceRecorderButton Tap this button to go to the Voice
Recorder screen.
Micro-USBport Connect to your computer with the
includedMicro-USBcabletotransfer
files and charge the device.
MicroSDCardSlot InsertamicroSDcardheretoexpand
thedevice’smemory.(MicroSDcard
not included).
Headphone Jack Insert headphones to output the
device’s sound through headphones.
Product sPeciFications
Display 2.4” colour touch screen
DisplayLanguage English(UK)
French (FR)
Photo Resolution 5.0MP(1920X2560)–Extrapolation
2.0MP (1200 X 1600)
0.3MP (480 X 640)
Video Resolution 240 X 320
VideoLengthLimitPerFile 5 mins per file (Internal memory)
10 mins per file (Memory card)
Focus Range 1.5 feet - ∞
Internal Memory 256MBbuilt-inmemory(shared
with program data; actual memory
available for user storage will be less)
Memory Card Format
and Capacity
microSD/microSDHCcard(not
included)withcapacityfrom1GB
to32GBClass10oraboveis
recommended

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File Format Photo:StandardbaselineJPG
Video:AVI(MotionJPEG)
Voice:Wave(22K16bit)
Connectivity UsetheMicroUSB2.0cable
(included) to connect to a computer
for battery recharging and file
transferring.
UseBluetooth®(BLE)toconnect
with another KidiZoom®Snap
Touch to send messages, photos,
voice clips and to play games.
Optimal Operating and
Charging Temperature
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
storage caPacity For reFerence
5.0MP
Photos
2.0MP
Photos
0.3MP
Photos
Videos
(Minutes)
MP3
(assume
5MBeach)
Internal
Memory
140 160 800 5 NA
Micro
SDCard
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GB 10600 12700 65000 370 1638
16
GB 21200 25400 130000 740 3276
32
GB 42400 50800 260000 1480 6552
Note: Theaboveamountsareapproximations.Theactualcapacity
depends on the shooting environment.
The video length limit per file is 10 minutes when using memory card.
Filesizelimitisupto2GB.

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getting started
When you use the KidiZoom®Snap Touch for the
firsttime,switchtheMasterPowerSwitchtotheOn
position .WhentheMasterPowerSwitchisin
the Off position , it is not possible to charge the
device or play any activities, and the system clock
will be reset.
Battery cHarging
Note: Adult operation required.
•MakesurethedeviceisnotinuseandtheMasterPowerSwitchisin
the On position .PulluptherubbercoverovertheMicro-USBPort
on the side of device.
•InserttheMicro-USBCable(smallend)intotheMicro-USBPorton
the device.
•InsertthelargeendoftheMicro-USBCableintoaUSBportona
computerorUSBport(OutputDC5V1A)withClassIIorIIIsymbol
or .
•When the battery is charging, you will see the battery charging icon.
•Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,thescreenwillturnoff.Disconnect
the device from the power source.
cHarging guidelines
To charge the KidiZoom®Snap Touch,usethebundledmicro-USB
cableandconnectittoapersonalcomputerorUSBport(OutputDC
5V 1A) with the Class II or III symbol or . Beforeuse,inspectthe
cable to confirm that it is in good condition and that there are no breaks
orexposedwires.Ensuretherearenoparticlesorliquid(water,juice,
etc.) in either of the connectors before plugging in either end of the
cable. The device should be completely dry with no debris in the cable
connectors when charging. Plug in the cable securely, in the correct
orientation.Ifthedeviceisonwhenpluggedin,adialogboxmayopen
on your computer to allow you to access the device’s drive. Never leave
thedeviceunattendedwhilecharging.Donotchargeyourdeviceonsoft
surfaces, as they can trap heat around the device.
Examinethechargingcordperiodicallyforconditionsthatmayresult
in the risk of fire, electric shock or injury due to damage to the cord,
housing, or other parts. In the event of such conditions, the cord should
not be used until properly repaired or replaced.

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Typical charging time is between 4-4.5 hours if the battery is fully
depleted.Disconnectthedevicewhenitisfullycharged.Donotleave
the device charging for more than 5 hours.
Note: The actual charging time depends on the charging current,
theexistingchargeandtheambienttemperatureofthecharging
environment. The optimal ambient temperature is 32°F to 104°F (0°C to
40°C).
Warning Messages
1MasterPowerSwitchIsOff SlidetheMasterPowerSwitch
to the On position before
charging the battery.
2 Temperature Out of Range The charging temperature
range should be 32°F-104°F
(0°C-40°C).
Battery liFe
Likewithotherelectronicdevices,themorethedeviceisused,the
quickerthebatterywilldrain.Thebatterywilllastapproximatelytwo
hours with continuous use while taking photos and videos. With typical
usage, the battery will last longer. The remaining battery capacity will
display in the top right corner of the Home menu screen. When the
battery level is low, recharge the battery before further use. When the
battery level is too low, the device will not turn on until it is charged.
If you find the time between charges is considerably shortened with
no change in usage, the battery could be nearing the end of its life.
The battery life varies from battery to battery depending on storage,
operating conditions and environment.

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Battery Maintenance
Charge the battery regularly to keep it operating at optimum
performance,evenwhenthedeviceisn’tregularlyinuse.Forexample,
chargethedeviceatleastonceeverysixmonths.SlidetheMaster
PowerSwitchtotheOffposition if the device will not be in use for
anextendedperiodoftime.
This toy contains batteries that are non-replaceable.
Australia/New Zealand
WARNING!SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS,PLEASEREAD
THOROUGHLYBEFOREGIVINGTHISPRODUCTTOACHILD.
KEEPAWAYFROMFIREORHEATSOURCE.
BATTERIESCANNOTBEREPLACED.
Thebatterieswithinthistoyarepermanentlyencased.Beforegivingthis
toy to a child make sure there are no signs of damage. Regularly check
the toy and dispose of it immediately if there are any signs of damage.
Donotdisposeofthetoyinafire,asthebatteriesmayleakand
explode.Keepbatteriessafelyoutofchildren’sreachbeforedisposing
of them via a safe disposal system.
disPosal oF Batteries and Product
The crossed-out wheelie bin symbols on products and
batteries, or on their respective packaging, indicates they
must not be disposed of in domestic waste as they contain
substances that can be damaging to the environment and
human health.
The chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb, where marked, indicate
that the battery contains more than the specified value of
mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) or lead (Pb) set out in the
BatteriesandAccumulatorsRegulation.
The solid bar indicates that the product was placed on the
market after 13th August, 2005.
Help protect the environment by disposing of your product or
batteries responsibly.
VTech®cares for the planet.
Care for the environment and give your toy a second life by disposing of
it at a small electricals collection point so all its
materials can be recycled.

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In the UK:
Visit www.recyclenow.com to see a list of collection points near you.
In Australia & New Zealand:
Check with your local council for kerbside collections
MeMory card installation
The KidiZoom®Snap TouchiscompatiblewithmicroSDand
microSDHCmemorycardsupto32GB.Toinstall:
•Make sure the device is Off.
•Open the cover over the Memory
CardSlotonthesideofthedevice.
•Insert a memory card (not included)
as illustrated. Once the memory card
is detected, the memory card will
automatically be used as the default
memory.
•To remove the memory card from the
device, push the card once and it will eject.
Note
•VTech®recommends that you format your memory card before using
it with the KidiZoom®Snap Touch.
•Datastoredonthedevice’sinternalmemorywillnotbeaccessible
whilethememorycardisinuse.Besuretobackupalldatatoa
computer regularly to prevent loss of photos and videos.
to Begin using
KidizooM®snaP toucH
MakesuretheMasterPowerSwitchissettotheOnposition and
that the battery is fully charged before using it.
Select a Language
The first time you turn On your KidiZoom®Snap Touch, press the
On/OffButton.
Thelanguageselectionscreenwillappear.Simplytapyourpreferred
language, then tap the Tick icon .
Set the Date and Time
Next,thedateandtimescreenswilldisplay.Swipeupordownonthe
months, days, years, hours and minutes to set the correct date and
time. Tap the Tick icon when you have finished.

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To Begin Play
• TaptheHomeButtontogototheHomeMenutoaccessdifferent
activities.
• PresstheShutterButtonortaptheCameraButtontogotothe
Camera screen to take photos.
• TapthePlaybackButtontoviewthetakenphotosorvideos.
• TaptheMusicPlayerButtontogototheMusicPlayer.(StoretheMP3
intheMUSICfolderofthememorycard)Youcanplug-inheadphones
to listen to music.
• TaptheVoiceRecorderButtontovoicerecordorchecktherecorded
voice files.
Automatic Screen Off
To preserve battery life, the screen will automatically shut off after a
short period of time.
Note: TheautoscreentimecanbeadjustedintheAutoScreenOffin
Settings.PleaserefertotheSettingssectioninthisguide.Forother
activities,thedevicewillexittotimescreenautomaticallyifthereisno
input for two minutes. In camera screen, games and Chat Room, auto
exittimeoccursafterthreeminutesofinactivity.
Connecting to a Computer
You can connect the KidiZoom®Snap Touch to a PC or Mac using the
includedMicro-USBCable.Totransferfilesbetweenyourdeviceand
computer, follow these steps:
•PulluptherubbercoveroftheMicro-USBPortonthesideofyour
device.
•InserttheMicro-USBCable(smallend)intotheMicro-USBPorton
the device.
•InsertthelargerendofthecableintoaUSBportonyourcomputer.
•You will see a removable drive called VTech®5492. If you are using a
memory card, you will see the removable drive of your memory card,
use this drive instead of VTech®5492.
Please use this to transfer files to and from the device. There is another
removabledrivecalledVTSYSTEM,whichisforstorageofsystemdata
and should not be accessed by users.
Note: Once the device is connected to your computer, do not disconnect
it while files are transferring. Only eject the device from your computer
once it completes transferring files. Once ejected, you can then
physically disconnect the device from your computer. Ensure the rubber
coveroverthemicro-USBportisclosedtightly.
Note:TheUSBmassstoragemodecanonlybeusedwhenthedevice
is unlocked. If the device is locked, the drive will not be shown.

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To Back Up Photos or Videos:
•Fromyourcomputer,opentheDCIMfolderontheremovabledrive
VTech®5492.
•Copy and paste the photo and/or video files to a location on your
computer.
To Back Up Recorded Sounds:
•From your computer, open the VOICE folder on the removable drive
VTech®5492.
•Draganddropthefilestoalocationonyourcomputer.
To Transfer MP3 files to the memory card to listen from KidiZoom®
Snap Touch
•First, select the MP3 files you would like to download from your
computer.
•LocateandopentheMUSICfolderontheremovabledriveofyour
memory card and drag and drop the MP3 files into this folder.
NOTE: The device does not read the MP3 files in the drive VTech®5492,
do not save the MP3 files to this drive as it will occupy your free memory.
To Transfer Photos or Videos to the device
•First, select the photo or video files you would like to download from
your computer.
•LocateandopentheDOWNLOADfolderontheremovabledrive
VTech®5492 and drag and drop the photo or video files into the
PHOTOorVIDEOsubfolders.
Note:Donottransferphotoorvideofilescreatedbyothercameras
(exceptforKidiZoom®camera photo or video files) to KidiZoom®Snap
Touch, as these files may not be compatible.
Minimum System Requirements
Microsoft®Windows®10oraboveOperatingSystem.
macOS10.12orabove.
USBPortrequired.
Microsoft®and Windows logos are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
intheUnitedStatesandothercountries.MacintoshandMaclogosare
trademarksofAppleInc.intheUnitedStatesandothercountries.All
other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Connecting to Headphones
To output the device’s sound via headphones, locate the headphone
jack on top of the device, then insert a 3.5mm plug for your headphones
(not included).

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activities
Home Menu
Here you can access all apps in the device, see the battery status and
current time.
•Tap the icon to enter this activity.
•Swipeleft/righttoscrollthoughdifferentpages.
•ThemenuwallpapercanbesetinSettings.
The icon’s arrangement will be different if you turn some apps Off in the
AppsManager.Theappiconswillbearrangedaccordingtoitsindex.
The removed apps cannot be seen.

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Camera
Take photos with different camera effects, using the self-timer.
Tap to switch between the back camera and selfie
camera.
Tap to display the Camera Effects menu.
Tap the left or right arrow icon to scroll through different
photo effects.
Tap todisplaytheSelf-Timermenu.
Press the volume + or volume – button to zoom in or out.
The zoom status bar will appear while zooming.
Tap orpresstheShutterButtonorCameraButtontotakeaphoto.
Video
Take videos with the video effects and self-timer function.
Tap to switch between the back camera and selfie
camera.
Tap to display the Video Effects menu.
Tap the left or right arrow icon to scroll through different
video effects.
Tap to display the self-timer menu.
Press the volume + or volume – button to zoom in or out.
The zoom status bar will appear while zooming.
Tap to start recording, tap to stop recording.
Fancy Video
Take videos with different fun face-tracking stamps and
effects using the back camera or selfie camera.
Tap to switch between the back camera and selfie
camera.
Tap the effect icon to start recording with your chosen
effect. Tap to stop recording.

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Music Player
ListentoMP3filesstoredinyourmemorycard.
Tap the song or folder to select.
Tap to start playing.
Tap to delete the selected song or folder.
Tap the up or down arrow or drag the circle on the bar to
scroll through the list.
Tap to pause the music.
Tap or togotopreviousornextsong.
Tap toreturntotheSonglist.
Tap to select repeat mode, choose from repeat off,
repeat song or repeat all.
Tap to select shuffle mode; choose from shuffle on or
shuffle off.
Note: You can use headphones to listen to Music
(headphones not included).
Photo Editor
Edit photos by:
•Adding a photo frame
•Addingstamps(maximum10)
•Addingtextbubbles(maximum5)
•Adding coloured filters
•Drawingonthephoto
Tap an effect icon toentertheEffectsSub-Menu.
Forstampsandtextbubbles,swipeleftorrightonthe
effects bar on the bottom to scroll through the options,
tap one effect icon to make this appear on the photo.
Draganddropittothepositionyouwant.Tochangethe
textinthebubble,taptheTiconandinputthetextwith
the on-screen keyboard. Tap the tick icon when you
are done.
For drawing, swipe left or right on the colour selection bar on the
bottom to scroll through the colour pen options, tap a colour to select
then draw on the photo.
Tap toundothelastaction.(Maximum10timesofUndo)
Tap to save the photo
InEffectsSub-menu,Tap to confirm and go to Edit again for further
editing.

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Calendar
Seethedays,weeksandmonthsinthecalendar.
Swipelefttoseethenextmonth.
Swiperighttoseethepreviousmonth.
Swipeuptoseethenextyear.
Swipedowntoseethepreviousyear.
Smarty Chef
Swapthefoodingredientstomake3-in-a-rowtocollect
enough ingredients to make a dish!
Swapthefoodingredientstomovethreeormoreofthe
same ingredients in a row. After ingredients are cleared,
the ingredients at the top will drop down to refill the
positions.
The score of the requested food ingredients will be
recorded at the top right hand of the screen.
If enough food ingredients are collected, the level
completesandgoestotheScorescreen.Theremainingtimewill
contribute towards the score. Therefore, the faster you get enough
ingredients, the higher the score.
Wonder Maze
Thelittleexplorersearchesforthemagicnotetoreveal
the Wonderland’s puzzle. Help him to collect enough
magic notes, then find the crystal to enter the mystical
pathtothenextplace.ExplorealltheWonderlandplaces.
Tap the position to move the character in order to collect
objects and avoid obstacles.
Tap or to collect objects.
Tap the ladder to go upstairs and downstairs.
FindtheMazeExit to leave the maze after you have collected
enough of the magic notes and the magic crystals . Tap the
MazeExittoleavethemaze .
The Bee’s Adventure
The little bee goes on an adventure to bring pollen back
for his family!
Tap to move left or right to collect the pollen and
avoid the obstacles.

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You have 3 lives, colliding with an obstacle will take away a life. If you
collide with 3 obstacles you will lose the game. Collect the requested
number of pollen to pass the level.
Spot the Bear
The bear is hidden amongst the snowmen and other
objects.Spotthebeartoberewardedpoints.Youcan
connect with your friends to compete against them.
Tap the hidden bear to gain points within the time limit.
For Two-Player mode, select the two-player icon and
then select the same room number to connect. The
same pictures will be assigned to both players.
If the user quits the game, this will break the connection and end the
game.
Note: Make sure the distance between the connecting devices is no
more than 5 metres.
Four-in-a-Row
Play Four-in-a-Row with the built in robot. Practise your logical thinking
with AI or connect with a friend to play.
Tap the left or right arrow to move the disc to different
columns.
Tap the disc to release it into the chosen column slot.
For single player mode, user and AI take turns.
For two-player mode, select the two-player icon and then
select the same room number to connect, both users take
turns to drop the disc.
If one player is idle for more than the time limit, the other player wins.
If a user quits the game, this will break the connection and end the
game.
Note: Make sure the distance between the connecting devices is no
more than 5 metres.

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Snakes & Ladders
Play with AI or a friend. Take turns to roll the dice and let
the figures move, determined by the numbers thrown.
When a figure reaches a place on the grid with a ladder,
it will automatically climb to the top of the ladder. When it
reaches a snakes head, it will automatically fall down to
the snakes tail.
For single player mode, you will take turns with the AI to
roll the dice and move.
For two-player mode, select the two-player icon and then select the
same room number to connect, both users take turns to roll the dice
and move.
The player who completes the grid first wins.
If a user quits the game, this will break the connection and end the
game.
Note: Make sure the distance between the connecting devices is no
more than 5 metres.
Face Painting Studio
Add different face paint effects to your photos.
Align your face to take a photo and add different face
painting effects.
Tap the effect icon to enter the
corresponding effects menu screen.
ForthePaintSponge,swipeleftorrightonthecolour
selection bar at the bottom to scroll through the colour
options, tap a colour then tap on the face to use this
colour. Tap the brush icon to change to brush mode,
draw on the face after selecting a colour.
ForStamps,FullFaceEffectsorLineEffects,swipeleftorrightonthe
effects bar at the bottom to scroll through the options, tap an effect icon
tomakeitappearontheface.Draganddropittothepositionyouwould
like.
Tap to undo the last action.
Tap to save the picture.

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Funny Costume
MixandMatchtocreateyourownFunnyCostume.
Storeupto50funnydesigns.
Includes different hats, hairstyles, t-shirts, dresses,
trousers, shorts, socks, shoes and different backgrounds.
Tap a type icon to edit the option of the clothing type.
Then tap the left or right arrow to scroll through the
options.
Tap to make a random outfit.
Tap to save the creation.
Crazy Party Wheel
Spinthewheeltowinaprize!Recordyourownvoicetoannouncethe
prize (2-8 prize slots).
IntheSlotEditMenu:
TaptheAddSlotIcon to add more slots.
Tap the Minus icon to remove that slot.
Tap the record button to record voice (<5 seconds) for
that slot.
After the voice has been recorded, the record button
will disappear. And there will be the play button
and delete voice button .TaptheStartbuttontogo
totheSpinningScreentoplay!
Spider’s Choice
Input a photo from the options (2-4 options), then spider’s
diagram will be generated. Choose a path, then the
spider will retrieve it for you.
In the Present Edit Menu:
TaptheAddSlotIcon to add more slots.
Tap the Minus icon to remove that slot.
Tap the Camera icon to take a photo.
After the photo is taken, the view photo icon and delete icon
will appear.
A Wise Word A Day
Read a wise quote or word from the bottle from the sea everyday.
The obtained quotes will be stored in Collection.