V-tech Kidizoom Plus User manual

User’s Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Kidizoom PlusTM!
Take and edit pictures, make videos and play fun games on this sleek, easy to use and
durable digital camera! Kidizoom PlusTM has real 2.0 mega pixel resolution so your
pictures will be clearer and better than ever! Kidizoom PlusTM can also be connected to
a TV so you can view your photos and movies or play games on a TV screen. Kidizoom
PlusTM has 256MB of in-built memory and supports both normal SD and SDHC cards
(memory cards not included) with a memory size of 32MB to 16GB, so even more photos
and movies can be saved! There is also a USB port and cable that allows you to connect
the Kidizoom PlusTM to your home PC for viewing and editing photos or movies, or
emailing them to family and friends.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Product Layout
ON/OFF Button Press this button to turn the camera ON or OFF.
Activity
Selector Dial
Turn the Activity Selector Dial to choose different activities.
Menu Button Press this button to select different functions, or to move
back one level in the activity menus.
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.
Delete Button Press this button to delete the selected le or exit an
activity.
Shutter Button Press this button to take a photo or start recording a movie.
Zoom Buttons Press these buttons to zoom in and out when taking
pictures or movies.
Introduction
Activity Selector Dial
Viewnder
Shutter Button
A/V Port
Zoom Buttons
OK Button
Flash Button
ON/OFF Button
Delete Button
Volume Button
Menu Button
USB Port
4-Directional
Cursor Buttons
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Flash Button Press this button to switch between Auto-ash, Strong
Flash On, Weak Flash On, and Flash Off.
Volume Button Press the volume button and the Left and Right Cursor
Buttons to adjust the volume.
A/V Port Plug the included A/V cable into the A/V port on the
camera to connect to your TV.
USB Port Plug the included USB cable into the USB port on the
camera to connect to your PC.
Reset Button Press this button to reset the camera if it stops working
properly.
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• 1 VTech®Kidizoom PlusTM
• 1 CD-ROM with Kidizoom PlusTM Photo Editor
• 1 A/V cable
• 1 USB cable
• 1 user’s manual
• 1 wrist strap
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.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Display:
1.8” color LCD screen
Picture Resolution:
Photo: 1600x1200 (2.0 megapixel resolution) or 640x480 (0.3 megapixel resolution)
Video: 320x240
Focus Range: 1.5 feet - ∞
Zoom: 2x digital zoom
Flash Range: 3 - 6 feet
Memory:
256MB built-in memory (approximately 180MB free memory for photo/video storage)
Store up to 500 photos in 2.0 megapixel resolution (photo size = 1600x1200 resolution in
JPEG format), or up to 2000 photos in 0.3 mega pixel resolution (photo size = 640x480
resolution in JPEG format)
Record up to 8 minutes of video (video size = 320x240 resolution in Motion JPEG format)
Kidizoom PlusTM supports both normal SD and SDHC memory cards with a memory
size of 32MB to 16GB. SD memory cards with memory size of less than 32MB are not
supported. SD memory cards 1GB and larger are recommended.
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Supported File Formats:
Photo: JPEG
Video: Kidizoom PlusTM Motion JPEG
Supported Hardware:
A/V cable for TV connection (included)
USB cable for PC connection (included)
SD and SDHC memory cards (not included) with a memory size of 32MB to 16GB
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 covers on the bottom of the camera. Loosen the screws using
a Phillips screwdriver and remove the battery covers.
• Install 4 new “AA” batteries (2 on each side) as illustrated below. (the use of
new, alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum performance).
• Replace the battery covers and tighten the screws. Do not over-tighten the
screws.
Note: If your Kidizoom PlusTM is not working properly after the batteries have been
replaced, press the Reset Button and then turn the camera back on.
BATTERY NOTICE
• 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
• 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.
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MEMORY STORAGE CAPACITY
Kidizoom PlusTM includes 180MB of available internal memory for saving more than
500 photos in high resolution (2.0 megapixels) and more than 2000 photos in standard
resolution (0.3 megapixels).
In addition, Kidizoom PlusTM is SD memory card compatible. (Note: Memory cards are
not included.) See below for approximate photo storage capacity with different sized SD
cards:
0.3 megapixel 2.0 megapixel
1GB 14000+ photos 2000+ photos
2GB 28000+ photos 4000+ photos
4GB 56000+ photos 8000+ photos
8GB 112000+ photos 16000+ photos
16GB 224000+ photos 32000+ photos
SD MEMORY CARD INSERTION
Kidizoom PlusTM supports both normal SD and SDHC cards with a memory size of 32MB
to 16GB (Note: Memory cards are not included). SD memory cards with memory size of
less than 32MB are not supported. SD memory cards 1GB and larger are recommended.
• Make sure the camera is turned OFF.
• Locate the SD memory card slot at the bottom of the camera.
• Pull up the rubber cover.
• Insert the SD memory card (not included) as illustrated below.
• Put the rubber cover back in place to protect the SD memory card.
TO BEGIN USING KIDIZOOM PLUSTM
• Press the ON/OFF Button to turn on the camera.
• If it is the rst time that you are turning on the Kidizoom PlusTM, 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 and 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 Tools & Settings menu.
• After the Try-me demo mode has been disabled, when Kidizoom PlusTM is turned
on, it will go directly to the activity selected on the Activity Selector Dial.
• To switch to other activities, turn the Activity Selector Dial to the activity you want. The
activities you can select are: Camera, Movies, Slide Show, Games, Photo Workshop
and Tools & Settings.
To Begin Using Kidizoom PlusTM
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• To increase or reduce the volume, press the Volume button and then press the
Left Cursor Button or Right Cursor Button to adjust the volume. Press the OK
Button or the Volume Button again to conrm your selection.
• To connect to a TV or computer, follow the instructions in Connecting to a TV or
Connecting to a Computer below.
• Press the ON/OFF button again to turn the unit off.
BATTERY STATUS
When the batteries are running low, the low battery symbol will be displayed ( ). Please
change the batteries when this symbol is displayed.
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, Kidizoom PlusTM will automatically turn off after several minutes
without input. The camera can be turned on again by pressing the ON/OFF button.
CONNECTING TO A TV
Note: Before connecting your Kidizoom PlusTM to a TV, check to make sure
that the camera is working properly.
Connect your Kidizoom PlusTM to a TV or monitor using the included A/V
cable. Insert the A/V cord into the A/V port on your Kidizoom PlusTM. Insert
the colored plugs on the A/V cable into the matching color video and audio input
ports on your TV set.
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER
You can connect Kidizoom PlusTM to a computer using the included USB cable. Once
connected, you can upload and download les to Kidizoom PlusTM by accessing your
camera as a removable storage device.
• Locate the USB port on the back of your camera.
• Pull up the rubber cover.
• Insert the USB cable (smaller 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 .
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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 the computer, turn ON your Kidizoom PlusTM
to enable the connection between it and the computer. Do not disconnect the camera or
computer while les are uploading or downloading.
ACTIVITIES
1. Camera
• In Camera mode, the user can either look through the viewnders or look at
the LCD screen to see the photo subject.
• While holding the camera steady, press the Shutter button on the top of
the camera or press the OK button on the back of the camera to take a
picture.
• You can press the Zoom In and Zoom Out Buttons to zoom closer to or farther
away from the photo subject.
• When Kidizoom PlusTM is rst turned ON, it will be in Auto-ash mode. To
change the ash settings, press the Flash Button to switch between the ash modes
of Auto-ash , Weak Flash On , Strong Flash On and Flash Off .
Warning: Turn off the Auto-ash when taking a close up photo of a person’s or animal’s
face to avoid eye damage .
Note: If the batteries are too weak, the Auto-ash feature may not be available and the
camera will show this icon .
• You can also choose to add different photo frames, stamps and Funny Face
effects to your pictures. Press the Left or Right Cursor Buttons to choose an
option. After choosing an option, take a photo as usual and that frame, stamp,
or Funny Face effect will be part of the photo.
• To view the photos you’ve taken, press either the Up or Down Button once
to enter the Photo Album. Then press the Up or Down 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 screen.
• To exit the Photo Album and return to Camera mode, press the Shutter Button
or the Left or Right Button once.
Note: Photos taken by Kidizoom PlusTM will be saved in the PHOTO folder. If you wish to
download photos to your Kidizoom PlusTM, please save them to the folder DOWNLOAD\
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PHOTO in the internal memory, or to an SD memory card (not included) if one is inserted
in the camera.
Note: To prevent data loss, periodically saving your photos to your computer as a back-up
is recommended.
2. Movies
• In Movies mode, you can take digital movies with Kidizoom PlusTM. Press the
Shutter button on the top of the camera or the OK button on the back
of the camera to start or to stop movie recording.
• You can press the Zoom In and Zoom Out Buttons to zoom closer to or farther
away from the photo subject.
• You can also choose to add different frames and special effects to your movies.
Press the Left or Right Cursor Buttons to choose a frame. Then start recording
your movie. While the movie is recording, press the 4-Directional Cursor Buttons
to add different animations and sounds.
• To watch the movies you’ve taken, press the Up or Down Buttons once to enter
the Movie Album. Then, press the Up or Down Buttons again to choose the movie
that you want to watch, then press the OK Button to start the movie.
• While in the Movie Album, press the Delete Button to delete the movie that
is currently shown on the screen.
• To exit the Movie Album and return to Movies mode, press the Shutter Button
once.
• Movies taken by Kidizoom PlusTM will be saved in the folder VIDEO in the internal
memory or on an SD card (not included) if one is inserted into the camera. If
you wish to download movies to your Kidizoom PlusTM, please save them to
the folder DOWNLOAD\VIDEO in the internal memory, or to an SD memory card
(not included) if one is inserted in the camera.
Note: Movies must be in Motion JPEG format to be viewed on Kidizoom PlusTM.
3. Slide Show
You can view all of the photos that are stored in the Kidizoom PlusTM in a slide show.
Press the Menu Button to adjust the settings of your slide show: turn transition effects
on/off, adjust the display time, and turn picture randomization on/off.
4. Games
Five games are built into Kidizoom PlusTM. Press the Left or Right buttons to choose a
game, and then press the OK button to start playing the selected game. While playing
a game, press the Menu Button to select a different level or quit the game.
A. Dance with Me
See if you can follow the music by pressing the 4-Directional Cursor
Buttons at the right time! Arrows will fall from the top of the
screen while the song is playing. When the falling arrows reach the
xed arrows at the bottom of the screen, press the corresponding
Cursor Button . If you press the buttons at the right time, your
score will go up.
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B. Fast Match
Different sweet snacks will travel across the screen on two
conveyer belts. Your mission is to catch a snack if it lines up on
both conveyers at the same time at the center of the screen. Catch
as many as you can before time runs out!
C. Bounce Around
See if you can clear all the bricks on the screen by bouncing the
ball against them. Press the OK button to start, then press the
Left and Right buttons to move the bar left and right to prevent
the ball from falling off the screen. In higher levels, the ball will
bounce faster and the bar will become shorter.
D. Chicken Pix
There are chickens ying in the sky and walking on the grass.
Press the 4-Directional Cursor Buttons to move the camera
focus over a chicken, then press the OK button to take a
picture. See how many chickens you can take pictures of before
time runs out!
E. Jigsaw
Can you nd what’s missing in the photo? Press the Up and Down
Buttons to select the correct missing piece from the right side
of the screen, and then press the OK Button to conrm your
selection.
5. Photo Workshop
In Photo Workshop, you can add effects to photos in the Photo Editor, or use Voice Photo
to record voice messages to add to photos.
5.1) Photo Editor
In Photo Editor, you can add photo frames, stamps, Funny Face effects, and cool distortion
and kaleidoscope effects to a photo. Press the Left or Right buttons to choose a picture.
Press the Left and Right Buttons again to choose one of the below functions, and then
press the OK Button to begin. Press the Menu Button to exit Photo Editor.
A. Photo Frame : Press this icon to select a photo frame to add to your
photo. Press the Left or Right Buttons to choose a frame, and then press the
OK Button to conrm your selection.
B. Stamp : Press this icon to select a stamp to add to your photo. Press the
Left or Right Buttons to choose a stamp, press Up or Down Buttons to change
the size of the stamp, and then press the OK Button to conrm your selection.
Then press the 4-Directional Cursor Buttons to move the stamp to where
you want to apply it, and then press the OK Button to add the stamp to
the photo.
C. Special Effects : Press this icon to select a funny face or kaleidoscope
effect to add to your photo. Press the Left or Right Buttons to choose an effect,
then press Up and Down Buttons to scale up or down the effect size, and then
press the OK Button to conrm your selection. Press the 4-Directional Cursor
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