V-tech KidiGo User manual

© 2013 VTech
Printed in China
91-002866-005 UK
User’s Manual
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INTRODUCTION
Watch videos and listen to music on the move! KidiGo®is a children’s
multi-media player with a 4.3” colour LCD screen that plays video
and music. It features 2GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot,
headphones and USB cable. You can also play through 5 great built-in
games and watch a slideshow of your photos. Connect to the VTech
Learning Lodge to access a whole library of great music and entertaining
programmes to watch!
FEATURES
PRODUCT LAYOUT AND BUTTONS
On/Off Button
Press this button to turn KidiGo®on or off.
Lock switch
Slide this switch to the right to lock the buttons (except the On / Off
button) to prevent them from being pressed accidentally.
On / Off
Button
Return
Button
Headphone
Holder
Lock Switch
Volume Up
Button
Volume Down
Button
4-Directional
Cursor Buttons
Play/Pause
(OK) Button
Battery
Compartment
Door
microSD
Card Slot
Adaptor
Jack
Headphone
Jack
USB Port
Stand
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Volume Up Button
Press this button to increase the volume.
Volume Down Button
Press this button to reduce the volume.
Return Button
Press this button to return to the home menu or previous menu.
4-Directional Cursor Buttons
Use these buttons to navigate the menus and make selections.
Play/Pause (OK) Button
Press this button to play or pause the video or music, or to conrm a
selection.
Headphone Jack
Use this to connect headphones.
Adaptor Jack
Use this to connect an AC/DC adaptor (sold separately).
USB Port
Plug the included USB cable into this port to connect to your computer.
Memory Card Slot
Insert a microSD card here for memory expansion.
Stand
Pull the stand outwards, so that KidiGo®can be propped up at the ideal
viewing angle on a at surface. Refer to the section “Player Stand”.
Headphone Holder
You can store the headphones here when they are not being used.
Refer to the section “Headphone Holder” for instructions on how to
detach this part.
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• 1 VTech®KidiGo®Multi-media player
• 1 Pair of headphones
• 1 USB cable
• 1 Wrist Strap
• 1 User’s manual
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WARNING: All packing materials, such as tape, plastic sheets,
packaging locks and tags are not part of this toy, and
should be discarded for your child’s safety.
NOTE: Please keep user’s manual as it contains important
information.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
LCD 4.3” TFT (resolution: 480 X 272 pixels)
Internal memory 2 GB built-in memory (shared with program data,
actually 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 recommended
Battery support 4 X AA (LR6) alkaline batteries or use AC/DC 7.5V
400mA or 9V 300mA transformer (not included)
Connectivity USB 2.0 cable (included) for computer connection
Downloadable
resources
Video and Music from VTech Learning Lodge
Supportable
File Format
Video: AVI in MPEG4 SP(XVID)*, resolution:480 X 272
Music: MP3
Photo: Standard Baseline JPEG
Operation
Temperature
0 - 40°C
*KidiGo®supports MPEG4 SP(XVID) formatted video playback. Most
video formats can be converted to work with KidiGo®using third party
software (not included). There may be legal restrictions associated with
the use of commercial video les, movies, programs and other content
for which VTech®accepts no responsibility or liability. Users should take
responsibility for observing relevant copyright law in their country for this
type of media.
Recommended format settings required for video playback compatibility
with KidiGo®:
When converting your video for KidiGo®, please follow the format
settings:
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Supported format: MPEG4 SP(XVID) video and MP3 audio in an AVI le.
Resolution: 480x272 (Other resolutions are not supported)
Recommended Video bitrate: 1 Mbps. Other bitrates are supported but
are not optimal for the device.
Recommended Audio bitrate: 96 Kbps. Other bitrates are supported but
are not optimal for the device.
Maximum le size: 2GB
The following freeware programs may be used to convert most videos:
- TEncoder
Settings for conversion:
Video Codec: XVID, Encoder: FFMpeg, disable subtitles
- Freemake
(All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. VTech®
does not endorse, support or accept any liability for the freeware listed
above.)
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Note: Adult assistance is required for battery installation.
• Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
• Locate the battery compartment door on the bottom of KidiGo®. Slide
the battery compartment door in the direction of the marked arrow to
open.
• Install 4 new AA batteries as illustrated.
• Replace the battery compartment door by sliding it in the opposite
direction of the marked arrow until it clicks into position.
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BATTERY STATUS
When the screen shows a Low Battery icon , we recommend installing
a fresh set of batteries as soon as possible. The unit will not work
properly when it shows the Batteries Exhausted icon New batteries
should be inserted before further use.
BATTERY NOTICE
• Use new alkaline batteries for maximum performance.
• Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended.
• Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbon-
zinc) or rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH), or new and used batteries.
• Do not use damaged batteries.
• Insert batteries with the correct polarity.
• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
• Remove batteries during long periods of non-use.
• Do not dispose of batteries in re.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging
(if removable).
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
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 specied value of
mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) or lead (Pb) set out in Battery
Directive (2006/66/EC).
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.
For more information, please visit:
www.recycle-more.co.uk
www.recyclenow.com
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AC/DC ADAPTOR
Use a VTech®adaptor or any other standard adaptor that complies
with EN61558 DC 7.5V 400mA or 9V 300mA centre-positive
adaptor.
Note: Adult assistance is required for connecting with the power
socket.
CONNECTING THE ADAPTOR
• The use of a VTech®adaptor (AC/DC 7.5V 400mA or 9V 300mA) is
recommended.
• Make sure your KidiGo®is turned off.
• Connect the adaptor to the adaptor jack of KidiGo®.
• Plug the adaptor into a mains power socket.
Note: The use of an adaptor will override the batteries. When the toy is
not going to be used for an extended period of time, unplug the adaptor.
TRANSFORMER SAFETY NOTICE
• The toy shall only be used with a transformer for toys.
• The transformer is not a toy.
• This product is not intended for use by children under 3 years old.
• Do not connect the product to more than the recommended number of
power supplies.
• Never clean a plugged in electronic device with liquid.
NOTICE TO PARENTS
Please regularly examine the transformer, checking for damage to the
cord, plug, transformer or other parts. Do not use the transformer if there
is any damage to it.
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, KidiGo®will automatically turn off after 2
minutes of inactivity. While playing video or music, the automatic shut-
off function will be disabled until the video or music has nished. While
viewing photos in the slide show, the auto shut-off time is 15 minutes.
Note: For power saving, the LCD display will be turned off after 2
minutes while music is being played.
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MEMORY CARD INSTALLATION
• KidiGo®supports the following memory cards for memory expansion:
The microSD and microSDHC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LCC
microSD
microSDHC
• Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
• Locate the memory card slot at the side of the unit near the Play/
Pause (OK) button .
• Pull up the rubber cover.
• Insert the memory card (not included)
as illustrated. Once the memory card
is detected and can be used, the
memory card will be automatically set
as the default le storage.
• To remove the memory card from the slot, push the card in gently until
you hear a click, then let go to eject it.
NOTE: If a valid memory card is inserted, the unit will change to
show the video, music and photos stored in the memory card
instead of content stored in the internal memory. To see the content
from the internal memory, you can select this icon in the Video
/ Music / Photo Menu directly, or select 'Change to internal memory'
in Settings > Memory.
To prevent accidental data loss, make sure you have backed
up all important data from your memory card before using. It is
recommended to format your memory card before rst use.
TO BEGIN USING KIDIGO®
• Press the ON/OFF Button to turn on the unit.
• When the unit is turned on for the rst time, the Try-me video will play.
Press the Play/Pause (OK) Button to exit the Try-me demo mode.
The Try-me demo will now be disabled and will not play again on
start-up.
• Once the Try-me demo mode has been disabled, the unit will enter
the Home menu directly each time it is turned on.
• Press the ON/OFF Button again to turn the unit off.
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ON-LINE REGISTRATION FOR KIDIGO®
To activate all functions on your KidiGo®, you must register the product
online by following these steps:
(1) Connect KidiGo®to a computer using the USB cable.
(2) Click the ‘Download Website’ link in the KidiGo®drive that appears
on your computer. Or visit this link directly:
www.vtechuk.com/download
(3) Download and install the Learning Lodge software.
(4) Run the software to complete the registration and access a fantastic
selection of video and music downloads for your KidiGo®!
Note: For details about downloading content from the VTech Learning
Lodge, please refer to the online help section.
The registration process may fail if either of the following situations
occur:
• Internet disconnected
• Connection of KidiGo®with the computer interrupted
In the event of registration process failure, KidiGo®may be unable to
connect to the VTech Learning Lodge unless the unit is reset. To do
this, enter Settings in the main menu of KidiGo®, then press the Left
or Right cursor buttons to select Memory in Settings. Press the
Up or Down cursor buttons to select “Factory Reset” and then
press the Play/Pause (OK) button to conrm. Follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the factory reset process. After that, your
KidiGo®will be restored to factory settings so that you may connect to
the VTech Learning Lodge and register it again.
Minimum System Requirements
PC Hardware Requirements:
CPU: Pentium® 4, 1 GHz or above
Memory: 256 MB
Video Adaptor: Graphic card with 1024 x 768 at 16 or 32 bit colour
Monitor Resolution: 1024 x 768
USB 1.1 or higher
300 MB Hard disk space
Windows®compatible sound card and speakers
PC Software Requirements:
Microsoft®Windows®XP, Windows Vista®, Windows®7 or Windows®8
Operating System
On-line Registration for KidiGo®