V-tech Kidi Secrets Selfie Journal Series Assembly Instructions

Parent’s Guide
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Kidi Secrets Sele JournalTM. Protect
your thoughts and dreams without the worry of prying eyes with this
interactive journal that unlocks only when it recognizes your face. Make
a photo journal, write diary entries or record messages and keep them
safe. You can also take seles, photos and videos, listen to songs, play
games, care for a pet, edit photos and videos, and more. Connect to
a PC or use a microSD card to transfer les such as songs or photos.
6 Category Buttons
Swap Button
(Camera/Video
Button)
Microphone
Reset Button
Rear Camera
Battery Compartment (Open)
microSD Card
Slot
Previous /
Rewind Button
Play / Pause
Button
Volume Buttons
Next / Fast
Forward Button
Star Button
(Toggle Button)
Red Dot Button
(Shutter Button)
Clock Button
Unlock Button
OK Button
Help
Button
Speaker
Function
Button
4 Arrow
Buttons
Symbol
Button
Emoticon
Button
Save
Button
QWERTY
Keyboard
Shift
Button
Backspace
Button
Audio JackUSB PortFront CameraEscape Button
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Display 2.4” TFT color LCD
Photo Resolution 320 x 240
Video Resolution 320 x 240 pixel
Video Length Limit per
File
30 minutes when using a microSD card.
The video length limit is 1.5 minutes per
le when using Video Editor.
Focus Range 1.5 feet - ∞
Internal Memory 128MB built-in memory (Shared with
program data; actual memory available
for user storage will be less)
File Format Photos: Standard Baseline JPEG
Videos: AVI (Motion JPEG)
Songs and Voice Memos: MP3
Memory Card Format
and Capacity
microSD / microSDHC card (not included)
with capacity from 1GB-32GB are
recommended
Connectivity USB 2.0 cable (not included) for computer
connection
Batteries 4 AA (AM-3/LR6) alkaline batteries
Operating Temperature 32-104°F (0-40°C)
STORAGE CAPACITY FOR REFERENCE
Memory size Photos in
320 x 240
Video in 320 x
240 (minutes)
MP3 in 128kbps
(minutes)
Internal Memory 1,200 3 60
Memory
card
2 GB 31,250 62.5 2,000
4 GB 62,500 125 4,000
8 GB 125,000 250 8,000
16 GB 250,000 500 16,000
32 GB 500,000 1,000 32,000
NOTE: The photo and video quantities shown above are an estimate
based on average le size. Actual quantities may vary.
The video length limit is 1.5 minutes per le when using Video Editor.

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One VTech® Kidi Secrets Sele JournalTM
• One parent’s guide
• One quick start guide
WARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets,
packaging locks, removable tags, cable ties and
packaging screws are not part of this toy, and
should be discarded for your child’s safety.
NOTE: Please keep this parent's guide as it contains
important information.
ATTENTION : Pour la sécurité de votre enfant, débarrassez-vous
de tous les produits d’emballage tels que rubans
adhésifs, feuilles de plastique, attaches, étiquettes
et vis d’emballage. Ils ne font pas partie du jouet.
NOTE : Il est conseillé de conserver ce guide des parents
car il comporte des informations importantes.
Turn the packaging lock
counterclockwise several times.
Pull out and discard the packaging lock.
Unlock the packaging locks:
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
The Kidi Secrets Sele JournalTM
uses 4 AA (AM-3/LR6) size batteries.
• Make sure the diary is turned OFF.
• Locate the battery cover on the
back of the diary.
• Slide open and remove the battery cover.
• Install 4 new AA (AM-3/LR6)
batteries as illustrated. (The
use of new, alkaline batteries
is recommended for maximum
performance.)
• Replace the battery cover.
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LEAVING TRY ME MODE
For security reasons, when you rst use the diary, it is set to a sample
Try Me mode. You will need to activate normal play mode to be able to
save photos and diary entries.
1) Open the battery cover. Then, nd the Reset Button located next to
the word RESET.
2) Press the Unlock Button to turn on the diary.
3) Press the Reset Button after the VTech logo screen.
4) The screen will display the message, "Normal Mode." The cover will
then open and you can begin using the diary.
5) Once the cover is closed and the Unlock Button has been pressed,
you will be asked to setup the facial recognition function.
Top 5 Actions on the Kidi Secrets
Selfie Journal™
1) Creating a Diary Entry
Step 1: With the diary open, press the Diary
Button
Step 2: Use the Arrow Buttons to navigate
to the correct date for your entry and press the OK
Button .
Step 3: Use the Arrow Buttons and the OK Button to select a Mood,
Weather, and Special Icon.
Step 4: Type your diary entry. Use the Function Button to add voice
memos or photos or to change the diary's background.
Step 5: Press the Save Button to save your diary entry.
2) Take Photos and Videos
Step 1: Press the Swap Button to switch into
camera mode. Press the button again to switch to
video, if necessary.
Step 2: Use the Star Button to change
between front and rear cameras and among
shooting options.
Step 3: Press the Red Dot Button to take a photo or video.

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3) Play Music
Step 1: Press any of the music controls
to bring up the Music Player.
Step 2: Use the Arrow Buttons and the OK
Button to select a song.
Step 3: Use the Star Button to change play options (shufe, repeat,
replay playlist, default).
4) Play a Game with Your Pet
Step 1: Press the My Pet Friend Button to
switch into Pet Mode. If you have already selected
a pet, that pet will appear. If you have not selected
a pet, choose among the pet options and give your
pet a name.
Step 2: Show the pet your face using the camera so it knows
you're playing.
Step 3: Press the Function Button to bring up options to play with
your pet.
Step 4: Select the Pet Care option, then select the Game Time option to
bring up this pet's game.
Step 5: If you want to play a different pet's game, you will need to select
the Pet Reset option and choose the other pet as your pet.
5) Edit Photos and Videos
Step 1: Press the Photo Fun Button to
switch modes.
Step 2: For photos, you may edit an existing photo
or take a new photo to edit. Select Photo Editor
and follow the instructions.
Step 3: For videos, you may only add lters to new videos. Select Video
Editor and select an effect to add to a video.
Step 4: Once you have selected an effect, press the Red Dot Button
to begin recording.

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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, 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.
MEMORY CARD INSTALLATION
• The diary is compatible with microSD/microSDHC memory cards up
to 32 GB.
• Make sure the diary is turned OFF.
• Locate the memory card slot inside
the battery compartment.
• Insert the memory card (not
included).
• Once the memory card is detected,
it will be used as the default memory source of the diary.
• Push the card once to eject.
PRODUCT LAYOUT AND BUTTONS
1. Unlock Button
Press this button to unlock the diary using the Face Unlock function.
Look into the screen and follow the instructions. Keep about 12 inches
between your face and the camera to ensure your face is fully shown in
the circle. You can now set up Face Unlock and use facial recognition to
unlock the diary. You can turn the Face Unlock function off by entering
My Tools and selecting the Face Unlock option and setting this to OFF.

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With the Face Unlock function turned ON, you will need to show your
face to unlock the diary. With it turned OFF and Numeric Password
turned ON, pressing the Unlock Button will open the cover so you can
enter your Numeric Password to access the diary. With Face Unlock
and Numeric Password turned OFF, pressing the Unlock Button
will open the cover and turn on the diary without any security code or
recognition.
Note: To turn the diary off, close the cover or press the Unlock Button
during the password entry or facial recognition process.
2. Reset Button
For security reasons, when you rst use the
diary, it is set to a sample Try Me mode. You will
need to activate normal play mode to activate full
functionality. Press the Unlock Button and then
press the Reset Button (located in the battery
compartment) until the screen reads, "Normal
Mode." You can also press this button to reset
both the facial recognition and numeric password. First, press the
Unlock Button and then press the Reset Button. The message, “Face
unlock and number password cleared," will be displayed on the screen.
The diary will then turn on. The next time you turn the diary on, you will
be asked to set the facial recognition and numeric password again.
NOTE: A small tool, such as a paperclip, may be required to press the
Reset Button.
3. Red Dot Button (Shutter Button)
Press to enter Camera Mode. Press it again to take a photo or a video.
You can view photos and videos you have taken in the Gallery.
4. Swap Button (Camera/Video Button)
Press to swap between Photo and Video Mode.
5. 3 Music Buttons
Press any of these buttons to enter Music Mode.
Play Button: Press to play or pause the selected song.
Next / Fast Forward Button: Press to advance to the next song. Hold
this button to fast forward the song.
Previous / Rewind Button: Press to go back to the previous song. Hold
this button to rewind the song.

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6. Star Button (Toggle Button)
Press to select different functions in Camera, Video and Music Modes.
Once a function is chosen, release the Star Button and wait for
1 second. The diary will then enter the selected function.
Mode Function
Camera • Rear-facing camera
• Front-facing camera
• 5-second countdown with rear-facing camera
• 5-second countdown with front-facing camera
• Take 5 photos continuously with rear-facing camera
• Take 5 photos continuously with front-facing camera
Video • Rear-facing camera
• Front-facing camera
Music
Player
• Shuffle: Play the songs in the playlist randomly
• Replay: Play the entire playlist again
• Repeat: Repeat the song
• Default Mode: Play songs from the selected song to the
end of the playlist
7. Clock Button
Press to display the current date, time and day of the week. It will be
displayed for several seconds before turning off.
8. Category Buttons
Press one of the six Category Buttons to choose how you want to play:
My Diary, My Pet Friend, My Stylist, Photo Fun, My Games, My
Tools.
My Diary Photo Fun
My Pet Friend My Games
My Stylist My Tools

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9. QWERTY Keyboard
Use the keyboard to enter text into your diary entries and in My Address
Book. Also use it to type in games.
10. Arrow Buttons
Press to make selections on the screen or to move in
related activities.
11. OK Button
Press to conrm your selection.
12. Backspace Button
Press to delete what you’ve typed.
13. Shift Button
Works with letter or number keys to input a capital letter or a symbol.
As with a standard keyboard, you will need to hold shift down to type
capital letters.
14. Escape Button
Press to go back to the previous screen.
15. Function Button
Displays a pop up bar with activity-specic functions (when available).
16. Help Button
Repeats the current question or instruction or gets help.
17. Emoticon Button
Adds icons in your diary entries and in My Address Book.

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18. Symbol Button
Inserts symbols in your diary entries and in My Address Book.
19. Save Button
Saves your diary entry, photo, video and other information you’ve
created.
20. USB Port
Plug a USB cable (not included) into the USB port to connect the diary
to a computer for le transfers.
21. Memory Card Slot
Insert a microSD card (not included) here for memory expansion.
22. Supporting Stand
The product has a supporting stand at the bottom to allow it to be
positioned upright.
23. Audio Jack
Insert headphones (not included) here to listen to songs and more.
24. Microphone
Speak into the microphone when recording a voice memo or playing a
voice controlled game.
25. Volume Buttons
Adjusts the volume.
26. Automatic Shut Off
To preserve battery life, the Kidi Secrets Sele JournalTM will
automatically switch to Clock Mode after several minutes without input
or when the battery power is low. The diary can be unlocked again by
pressing the Unlock Button.
When the battery power is very low, a warning will be displayed on the
screen as a reminder to change your batteries.
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER
You can connect the Kidi Secrets Sele JournalTM to a PC or Mac
computer using a USB cable (not included). Once connected, you can
transfer les between the diary and computer. Please follow the below
steps to make the connection.

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• Turn the diary OFF before connecting to a computer.
• Pull up the rubber cover of the USB port at the top of the diary.
• Insert the USB cable (small end) into the USB port of the diary.
• Insert the larger end of the USB cable into a USB port on your
computer. A USB port is usually marked with this symbol:
• Two removable drives called "VTech 1636" and "VT SYSTEM" will
appear. "VTech 1636" is for storage of your data. "VT SYSTEM" is for
storage of system data and cannot be accessed.
Note: If there is a memory card in the Kidi Secrets Sele JournalTM,
the removable drive will show the content in the memory card only.
To avoid any potential damage to your Kidi Secrets Sele JournalTM
• When a USB cable is not connected to the diary, please ensure that
the USB rubber cover fully covers the USB port of the diary.
NOTE:
Once the diary is connected to your computer, do not insert or remove a
memory card and do not disconnect the diary while les are transferring.
After you have nished, remove the diary by following the steps to
safely remove hardware from your computer. You can then physically
disconnect the diary from the computer.
To back up photo or video les taken by the diary:
• Locate and open the DCIM folder in the removable drive VTech 1636.
• Your photo and video les will be placed in subfolders inside the
100VTECH folder. Copy and paste your photo and video les onto a
location on your computer for back up.
To back up song MP3 les:
• Locate and open the MUSIC folder in the removable drive
VTech 1636.
• Copy and paste the les to a location on your computer for back up.

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To back up voice les recorded by the diary:
• Locate and open the VOICE folder in the removable drive
VTech 1636.
• Copy and paste the les to a location on your computer for back up.
To transfer photo or video les to the diary:
• Select the photo or video les you would like to transfer from your
computer rst.
• Locate and open the DOWNLOAD folder in the removable drive
VTech 1636, then copy and paste the photo les into the PHOTO
subfolder, or VIDEO subfolder for video les.
To transfer song MP3 les to the diary:
• Select the MP3 song les you would like to transfer from your
computer rst.
• Copy and paste the song les into the MUSIC folder.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPUTER
CONNECTION:
Microsoft®Windows®7, Windows®8 or Windows®10.
macOS version 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12 or 10.13.
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.
TO BEGIN PLAY
Activating Normal Play Mode:
When you rst use the diary, you will need to activate Normal Play
Mode.
1) Open the battery cover. Then, nd the Reset Button located next to
the word RESET.
2) Press the Unlock Button to turn on the diary.
3) Press the Reset Button after the VTech logo screen.
4) The screen will display the message, "Normal Mode." The cover will
then open and you can begin using the diary.
5) Once the cover is closed and the Unlock Button has been pressed,
you will be asked to setup the Face Unlock function.

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Conguring the Facial Recognition
Press the Unlock Button, then you will hear, “Follow the instructions so
the diary can learn who you are." Next, follow the instructions below and
ensure your face is within the circle.
• The surrounding hearts will change to red one by one as your face is
being detected.
• If no face is detected, the hearts will stop lling. Adjust your face angle
or position to get the hearts lling again.
• Follow the face icons and mimic the different expressions:
Relaxing Face:
Smiling Face:
Laughing Face:
Angry Face:
Silly Face:
Noted: Please ensure your face is in the circle and facing the camera
directly when setting Face Unlock.
Setting Your Numeric Password
If you successfully set Face Unlock, the cover will open and you will be
asked to enter a 4-digit numeric password.
You will then be asked to repeat the numeric password.
If the numeric password is successfully set, you can begin using the
diary. To change the 4-digit password, go to My Tools.
IF FACE UNLOCK IS ALREADY SET
You will hear a voice saying, “Place your face in the circle." Please keep
your face in the circle until the process is nished.
If the diary recognizes your face, you will hear “Hey, you! I can't wait to
hear about your day!” and the cover will open.
If the diary doesn’t recognize you or a face isn’t detected, you will hear,
“Your face hasn't been detected,” and the cover will open for you to
enter your numeric password. If the numeric password is correct, you
can begin using the diary.
If the numeric password is incorrect, you will hear “Sorry, this isn’t your
diary,” and the diary will turn off.

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Important Note for Face Unlock
1. Please ensure you are fully facing the diary and that your face is in the
circle when setting and unlocking.
2. Avoid covering your eyebrows.
3. Try to hold the diary vertically.
4. If you’re wearing glasses when setting Face Unlock, please always
wear the same glasses when trying to unlock the diary. If the unlock
process isn’t working very well, please try setting Face Unlock with
your glasses removed.
5. Please setup the Face Unlock function in good ambient lighting.
Avoid setting Face Unlock in front of a direct light source or in low
light conditions.
Reset the Password
When the diary is turned on, you can press the Reset Button which is
located inside the battery compartment. The screen will show, “Facial
recognition and password cleared." Both the facial recognition and the
numeric password will be cleared and the cover will then open.

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You’ll be asked to go through the Face Unlock and Numeric Password
setup process again the next time you turn the diary on.
Date and Time Settings
When you rst use the diary or change the batteries, you will need to
set the date and time. You can also change the clock background here.
Press the Save Button or choose OK to conrm the setting.
ACTIVITIES:
CAMERA
Press the Red Dot Button to enter Camera Mode. In this mode you can
take photos and videos. Press the Swap Button to change between
photo and video mode.
In Photo mode: press the Star Button to change the function. Press the
Red Dot Button to take a photo.
In Video mode: Press the Star Button to change the function. Press the
Red Dot Button to start or stop recording a video.
If the diary’s memory is full, you can insert a microSD card to expand the
diary’s memory capacity.
You can view photos and videos you have taken in the Gallery.
MUSIC PLAYER
Press the Play/Pause Button to enter Music Mode and select a song
to listen to. Press the Star Button to change function. Press and hold
the Next/Fast Forward Button or Previous/Rewind Button to quickly
go to a different section of the song.
If there is a microSD card inserted into the diary, you can select songs to
listen to from both the internal memory and the microSD card memory.
You can transfer new songs from a computer and save them onto the
diary. You can also backup your songs by copying them to a computer.
If the diary’s memory is full, you can insert a microSD card to expand the
diary’s memory capacity.

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My Diary
Select a date, then write your diary entry using text
and special icons. You can also add a special photo
and voice memo to your diary entry. After the diary
entry has been saved, you may review, edit and
search for it anytime you would like.
Create a New Diary Entry
1. Select the Date
Use the Arrow Buttons to select the day and
month of your diary entry, then press OK to conrm.
2. Enter Information
Select the weather, your mood and add a special icon.
3. Enter Content
Write your secret diary entry using the letters and numbers on the
keyboard. Press the Emoticon Button to add icons. Press the Symbol
Button to add symbols. Press the Function Button to add a photo,
record a voice memo, change the background or delete the whole diary.
Press the Save Button to save the diary entry.
Review a Diary Entry
The current month will be shown as a calendar. Use
the Arrow Buttons to select a date with an icon
and press the OK Button to conrm. You can then
see the contents of the diary entry. Press the Up or
Down Arrow Buttons to look at the content and
see the attached photo. Press the Function Button
to search your diary entries by selecting the date. You can also press the
Function Button to edit or delete the diary entry.
You can transfer voice memos or backup your voice memos by copying
them to a computer.
My Pet Friend
Here you can look after your very own virtual pet!
You can choose between 3 different pets: a cat, a
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1. Showing Your Pet Your Face
Once you have selected a pet, you can show it your face. A window will
appear on screen for you to position your face in. Then, your pet will give
you a happy reaction once it recognizes you. If it doesn’t recognize you,
it will give an unhappy reaction.
2. Giving Your Pet a Name
Now you can give your pet a name.
3. Press the Function Button for Multiple Play Options
Pet Prole
Here you can check your pet’s name and status:
Satisfaction Level, Happiness Level and Beauty
Level. You can also change the name of your pet.
Press the Escape Button to go back to the main
pet screen.
Satisfaction Level – See if your pet is hungry.
Happiness Level – See if your pet is happy.
Beauty Level – See if your pet needs a bath.
Pet Care
Here are the actions you can choose to look after your pet.
Feed your pet when it is hungry.
Play a Mini Game with your pet.
Give your pet a shower when they need one.
Give your pet medicine when they are sick.
Dog’s Mini Game:
The dog is on its way home. There are bones scattered on the path. Use
the Arrow Buttons to help the dog nd the best path to collect all of the
bones, so it can get home safely.
Cat’s Mini Game:
Some objects are falling down. Help the cat collect them. Press the Left
or Right Arrow Buttons to move the cat and press OK to collect the
objects.

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Horse’s Mini Game:
Help the horse run in a race! Press OK to make the horse jump over
the fences.
Location Change
Here you can change the location of your pet.
Pet Chest
Use these items to decorate your pet’s home.
Face Recognition
Select this function or press the Unlock Button to show your face in
your pet’s window.
Take a Photo
Here you can take a photo with your pet! Simply press the Red Dot
Button or press the OK Button to take a group photo.
Pet Reset
Here you can reset your pet. You will be taken to the pet selection
screen to choose another pet to look after.
My Stylist
There are three activities in this category.
My Dressing Room
In this activity you can take a photo of your face or
select one from your previously taken photos. Then,
you can dress yourself up with different categories
of items:
1) My Own Pattern, 2) Hair Accessories, 3) Hair
Styles, 4) Clothes. If you select Auto Mode, the
diary will randomly choose a style for you. Press the
Arrow Buttons or the OK Button to play and press
the Save Button to save your new picture. You can press the Snapshot
icon to save your style in the Gallery to review later.
My Makeup
Select a photo from the Gallery or take a photo
by positioning your face in the mask shown on the
screen.

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Add makeup using these functions: 1) Blush, 2) Mascara,
3) Eyeshadow, 4) Lipstick, 5) Others. You can adjust the shape, size
and positioning of each object added. Press the Function Button to
show the function list. Press the Arrow Buttons or OK Button to play
and press the Save Button to save your new photo. You can view
pictures you have saved in the Gallery.
My Address Book
Here you can enter your information, as well as your
friends' information and save it. You can also take a
photo to save in each section.
1. My Information
Choose this icon, then take a photo or select an image before entering
your details. Enter your name, phone number, birthday, address and
email address using the keyboard and press the Emoticon Button to
add icons. Press the Symbol Button to add symbols and press the
Save Button to save. You can edit any of this information anytime.
Press the Function Button to edit or delete your personal information.
2. Add New Contact
Select this and then take a friend’s photo or select a cool image for your
friend. Enter your friend’s information: name, phone number, birthday,
address, email address and their special information using the keyboard.
Press the Emoticon Button to add icons. Press the Symbol Button to
add symbols and press the Save Button to save the information.
3. Friend List
If you have created contacts, they will appear here in alphabetical order.
Scroll using the Arrow Buttons or type the rst letter of a contact's
name. Press the OK Button to view their information. When viewing
their information, press the Function Button to edit or delete the
content.
PHOTO FUN
There are four activities for you to choose from:
Photo Editor, Video Editor, Animation Station
and Gallery.
1. Photo Editor
Select a photo from the Gallery or take a photo by positioning your face
in the mask shown on the screen.