V-tech Kidizoom camera Connect User manual

2009
91-002361-000

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing VTech®Kidizoom Camera™!
Kidizoom Camera™ is a fun and durable digital camera for kids to take
photos, view photos, edit photos and play games! Kidizoom Camera™
has 64MB of built-in memory, and it includes a USB port and cable to
connect the Kidizoom Camera™ to your home computer for viewing
and printing photos.
FEATURES
PRODUCT LAYOUT AND BUTTONS
Introduction / Features
Shutter Button
Lens
Flash
ON/OFF Button
4-Directional
Cursor Buttons
Mode Button
USB Port for
Computer
Connection
Delete Button
Flash Button
OK Button
Zoom Out &
Zoom In Buttons
Reset Button

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ON/OFF Button
Press this button to turn the camera ON or OFF.
USB Port
Plug the included USB cable into this USB port to connect the camera
to your computer.
Mode Button
Press this button to go to the main menu or to go back to the previous
submenu.
4-Directional Cursor Buttons
Press these buttons to move the cursor and make selections.
OK Button
Press this button to conrm a choice or action.
Note: The OK Button can also be used to take a photo.
Delete Button
Press this button to delete the selected le.
Shutter Button
Press this button to take a photo.
Reset Button
Press this button to reset the camera if it stops working properly.
Note: The photos stored in the camera’s memory will not be affected
by resetting the camera. However, you will need to select the camera’s
language setting again, and the volume setting will return to the default
level.
Flash Button
Press this button to switch between Auto-ash, Strong Flash On, Weak
Flash On, and Flash Off.
Zoom In Button
Press this button to zoom in.
Zoom Out Button
Press this button to zoom out.
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• 1 VTech®Kidizoom Camera™
• 1 USB cable
• 1 wrist strap
• 1 user’s manual
WARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire
ties and tags are not part of this toy, and should be discarded for
your child’s safety.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Display: 1.5” CSTN color LCD
Photo Resolution: 640x480
Memory: 64MB built-in memory (approximately 45MB free memory for
photos)
Store up to 500 photos (photo size = 640x480 resolution in JPEG
format)
Supported File Formats: JPEG
Supported Hardware: USB cable (included) for computer connection
Zoom: 2X digital zoom
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Note: Adult assembly is required for battery installation. Tools required
for battery installation: Phillips screwdriver (not included).
• Make sure the camera is turned OFF.
• Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the camera. Loosen the
screws using a screwdriver and remove the battery cover.
• Install 4 new “AA” batteries (2 on each side) as illustrated above.
(The use of new, alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum
performance.)
• Replace the battery cover and tighten the screws. Do not over-tighten
screws.
Note: If Kidizoom Camera™ is not
working properly after the batteries
have been replaced, press the Reset
Button and then restart the camera.
Note: The photos stored in the
camera’s memory will not be affected by resetting the camera. However,
you will need to select the camera’s language setting again, and the
volume setting will return to the default level.
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BATTERY NOTICE
• The use of new alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum
performance.
• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to avoid
leakage.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc)
or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).
• Remove the batteries from the equipment when the unit will not be
used for an extended period of time. Please note: To prevent data
loss, copy all photos from Kidizoom Camera™ to a computer before
removing batteries.
• Always remove exhausted batteries from the equipment.
• Do not dispose of batteries in re.
• Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Only batteries of the same and equivalent type as recommended are
to be used.
TO BEGIN USING KIDIZOOM CAMERA™
• Press the ON/OFF Button to turn on the camera.
• If it is the rst time that you are turning on the Kidizoom Camera™, the
Try-me demo movie will start playing. Press the OK Button during the
movie to exit the Try-me demo mode. The Try-me demo will be disabled
and will not play again on start-up. After the camera exits demo mode,
the language selection screen will appear. Press the Up Cursor Button
or Down Cursor Button to select a language, and then press the OK
Button to conrm. If you wish to change the language selection later,
please go to the Settings menu.
• After the Try-me demo mode has been disabled, when Kidizoom
Camera™ is turned on, it will go directly into camera mode and you can
start taking photos.
• To switch to other activities, press the Mode Button to go to the
Main Menu. From the Main Menu, you can select the following activities:
Camera , Photo Editor , Games and Settings .
• To connect to a computer, follow the instructions in the Connecting to
a Computer section below.
• Press the ON/OFF Button again to turn the unit off.
To Begin Using
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ADJUSTING SETTINGS IN
KIDIZOOM CAMERA™
You can choose to adjust the Volume, Memory, Flickering, and Language
settings in your Kidizoom Camera™. To change the camera’s settings,
choose the Settings icon in the Main Menu. Scroll through the
Settings Menu by pressing the Right Cursor Button or Left Cursor
Button .
• Volume
After choosing Settings in the Main Menu, the Volume setting menu will
be the rst menu to appear. Press the Up Cursor Button or Down
Cursor Button to adjust the volume up or down.
• Memory
View the status of the camera’s internal memory by select the Memory
setting. To format the memory, press the Down Cursor Button
to select “Format,” and then press the OK Button . You will see a
warning message; formatting the memory will erase all data in Kidizoom
Camera™.
• Flickering
The default Flickering setting for the US is 60 Hz. Please leave your
camera set to the 60 Hz Flickering setting unless you are travelling.
• Language
You may change the language shown in Kidizoom Camera™. Choose
from English, Spanish, or French.
BATTERY STATUS
When the screen shows a Low Battery icon , we recommend backing
up all data in the internal memory of Kidizoom Camera™ by uploading
all data to a computer. Once you have saved your data, change the
batteries in Kidizoom Camera™.
When the unit shows the Batteries Exhausted icon , the unit will not
work properly. New batteries should be inserted before further use.
Note: We recommend that you save the data stored in the internal mem-
ory of the Kidizoom Camera™ to a computer regularly to avoid data
loss.
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, Kidizoom Camera™ will automatically turn off
after 3 minutes without input. The camera can be turned on again by
pressing the ON/OFF Button .
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CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER
You can connect Kidizoom Camera™ to a PC or Mac using the included
USB cable. Once connected, you can upload and download les to
Kidizoom Camera™ by accessing your camera as a removable storage
device. When Kidizoom Camera™ is connected to a computer, a new
drive called “VTech 1069” will appear.
• Turn Kidizoom Camera™ OFF before connecting to a computer.
• Locate the USB port on the back of your camera and open the door.
• Insert the USB cable (small end) into the USB port on the camera.
• Insert the larger end of the USB cable into a USB port on the computer.
A USB port is usually marked with this symbol .
• Download the taken photos from the folder “photo” in the drive.
• To upload photos to the unit, put the photos into the root folder of the
drive. DO NOT put them in the folder “photo”, which is only for storing
the taken photos.
Note: To avoid data corruption, before uploading data to your computer
or downloading data to the camera, make sure that your Kidizoom
Camera™ does not have low battery levels.
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPUTER CONNECTION:
Windows®2000 SP3+/ XP/Vista
Mac OS®X 10.4 or above
Note: Once the camera is connected to your computer, do not disconnect
the camera or computer while les are uploading or downloading. After
you have nished, turn OFF the camera to save power.
ACTIVITIES
1. CAMERA
• In Camera mode, you can look at the LCD screen to see the photo
subject.
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• While holding the camera steady, press the Shutter Button on the
top of the camera or press the OK Button to take a picture.
• When Kidizoom Camera™ is rst turned ON, it will be in Auto-ash
mode. To change your ash settings, press the Flash Button to
switch between these ash modes: Auto-ash , Strong Flash On
, Weak Flash On , and Flash Off .
Warning: Turn off the ash when taking a close photo of a person’s face
to avoid eye damage.
Note: If the batteries are too weak, the ash feature may not be available
and the camera will display this icon .
Recommended Flash Settings:
Flash mode Optimum distance for use
Weak Flash mode 12 - 24 inches
Auto-ash mode 24 - 48 inches
Strong Flash mode More than 35 inches
• Press the Zoom In Button or Zoom Out Button to use the digital
zoom feature.
• To add a photo frame, stamp or kaleidoscope effect to the photo, press
the Left Cursor Button or Right Cursor Button to scroll through
the options. Then take a photo as usual and the selected frame or
stamp will be part of the photo.
• To view the photos you’ve taken, press the Up Cursor Button or
Down Cursor Button once to enter the Photo Album. Then press
the Up Cursor Button or Down Cursor Button again to view the
previous or next picture stored in the album.
• While in the Photo Album, press the Delete Button to delete the
photo that is currently shown on the LCD screen.
• While in the Photo Album, press the Zoom In Button or Zoom Out
Button to zoom in or out while viewing a photo. While viewing a
photo in zoomed-in view, press the Up, Down, Left or Right Cursor
Buttons to pan across the picture. Press the OK Button anytime
to return to normal view.
• To exit the Photo Album and return to Camera mode, press either the
Shutter Button , the Left Cursor Button or Right Cursor Button ,
or the OK Button .
• Photos taken by Kidizoom Camera™ will be saved in the PHOTO
folder in the internal memory.
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Note: If you want to view other photos downloaded from a computer
onto your Kidizoom Camera™, make sure they have been downloaded
to the root directory of the Kidizoom Camera™, otherwise you may not
be able to view them.
2. PHOTO EDITOR
In Photo Editor, you can add photo frames, stamps, distortion, and
kaleidoscope effects to a photo. Press the Up Cursor Button or Down
Cursor Button to view photos, and then press the OK Button to
conrm selection and start editing.
An editing menu will appear. Press the Left Cursor Button or Right
Cursor Button to choose one of the below functions, press the OK
Button to begin.
A. Photo Frames : Choose this icon to add a photo frame to your
photo. Press the Left Cursor Button or Right Cursor Button
to select a frame, and then press the OK Button to conrm your
selection.
B. Stamps : Choose this icon to add a stamp to your photo. Press
the Left Cursor Button or Right Cursor Button to choose a
stamp, and then you can press the Up Cursor Button or Down
Cursor Button to enlarge or shrink the size of the stamp. Press the
OK Button to conrm to the selection, and then press the cursor
buttons to move the stamp to where you want to apply it. Finally,
press the OK Button to add the stamp to the photo.
C. Special Effects : Choose this icon to add a distortion or
kaleidoscope effect to your photo. Press the Left Cursor Button
or Right Cursor Button to choose an effect, and then press the
Up Cursor Button or Down Cursor Button to change the size
of the area it will be applied to. Press the OK Button to conrm
your selection. Press the cursor buttons to move the effect to where
you want to apply it, and then press the OK Button to add it to the
photo.
Note: Generating a special effect on your camera may take more than
1 minute.
D.Undo : Choose this icon to undo the last editing operation.
E.Save As : Choose this icon to save the photo that you just edited
as another le.
Note: The process of saving an edited photo with a distortion effect may
take more than 1 minute.
Activities