V-tech Kidizoom Princess Digital Camera User manual

2011
91-009626-007-000
© Disney
Princess Digital Camera

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Princess Digital Camera !
Take photos with Disney Princesses and add princesses to your movie clips
with this sleek, easy to use and durable digital camera! The Princess
Digital Camera includes 256MB of built-in memory and supports both
normal SD and SDHC cards (not included) with a capacity of 32MB to 16GB,
so even more photos and movies can be stored! The Princess Digital
Camera can also be connected to a TV so children can view their creative
work on a big screen! There is also a USB port and supplied cable that allows
you to connect the Princess Digital Camera to your home PC and import
your files. You can add more effects to your photos using the downloadable
Photo Editor software.
PRODUCT FEATURES
PRODUCT LAYOUT AND BUTTONS
ON/OFF Button
Press this button to turn the camera ON or OFF.
Camera Mode Button
Press this button to choose Camera Mode.
Photo Editor Mode Button
Press this button to access the Photo Editor Mode.
Movie Mode Button
Press this button to choose Movie Mode.
Introduction/Product Features
Zoom Wheel
Play Button
Flash Button
SD Card Slot
Speaker
LCD Screen
USB port
Up/Down
Wheel
On/Off Button
Camera Mode
Button Movie Mode
Button
Tools &
Settings Mode
Trash Button
Photo Editor
Mode Button
A/V port Shutter/OK
button

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Product Features
Tools & Settings Mode
Hold down the Camera Mode Button and Photo Editor Mode Button together
for approximately 2 seconds to access the Tools & Settings Mode.
Play Button
Press this button to view saved photos in Camera Mode, play a slideshow, or
view saved videos in Movie Mode.
Up/Down Wheel
Scroll the wheel up/down to make a selection.
Zoom Wheel
Scroll the wheel to zoom in and out while previewing pictures or movies.
Shutter/OK Button
Press this button to take a photo, start/stop recording a movie, or to confirm
a choice or action.
Flash Button
Press this button to choose between Flash On, Flash Off, and Auto Flash. The
Auto Flash mode will use flash when it detects that it is necessary. When the
flash is ready to use, a lightning bolt icon will appear in the upper left corner
of the screen in Camera Mode.
Trash Button
Press this button to delete the selected file.
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.
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• 1VTech®Princess Digital Camera
• 1A/Vcable
• 1USBcable
• 1user’smanual
• 1wriststrap
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.

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Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Display: 1.8” color LCD screen
Photo Resolution: 1600 x 1200 (JPEG format)
Video Resolution: 320 x 240 (Motion JPEG format)
Focus Range : 1.5 feet - ∞
Flash Range : 1.5 - 8 feet
Batteries : 4 “AA” (LR6) alkaline batteries
Internal Memory: 256MB built-in memory (approximately 196MB free
memory for photo/video storage)
Internal photo storage capacity: Store up to 500 photos
Internal video storage capacity: Record up to 10 minutes of video,
max. 5 minutes per file.
Princess Digital Camera supports both normal SD and SDHC cards with a
memorysizeof32MBto16GB.Itdoesn’tsupportSDcardslessthan32MB.SDcards
of 1GB or above are recommended. (Note: SD cards are not included.)
See below for approximate photo storage capacity with different sized SD cards:
1GB 2000+ photos
2GB 4000+ photos
4GB 8000+ photos
8GB 16000+ photos
16GB 32000+ photos
Supported File Formats:
Photo: Standard Baseline JPEG.
Video:
Motion JPEG (recorded with the Princess Digital Camera).
Supported Connectivity:
A/V cable for TV connection (included).
USB cable for PC connection (included).
Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 oC (32 to 104 oF)

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GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Note: Adult assembly is required
for battery installation.
• Makesurethecameraisturned
OFF.
• Locatethebatterycoversonthe
bottom of the camera. Loosen the screws using a cross-head screwdriver
and remove the battery covers.
• 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 covers and tighten the screws. Do not over-tighten the screws.
Warning: To avoid damage to any saved data, please do not remove the
batteries while the camera is switched on.
BATTERY NOTICE
• The use of new alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum
performance.
• Non-rechargeablebatteriesarenottoberecharged.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being
charged (if removable).
• Rechargeablebatteriesareonlytobechargedunderadultsupervision(if
removable).
• Donotmixoldandnewbatteries.
• Donotmixbatteriesofdifferenttypes:alkaline,standard(carbon-zinc)or
rechargeable (nickel-cadmium)
• Onlybatteriesofthesameorequivalenttypeasrecommendedaretobe
used;
• Batteriesaretobeinsertedwiththecorrectpolarity.
• Exhaustedbatteriesaretoberemovedfromthetoy.
• Thesupplyterminalsarenottobeshort-circuited.
• Thetoyisnottobeconnectedtomorethantherecommendednumberof
power supplies.
• Donotdisposeofbatteriesinre.
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To Begin Using the Princess Digital Camera
SD CARD INSERTION
• MakesurethecameraisturnedOFF.
•
Locate the SD card slot at the top of the
camera.
• Pulluptherubbercover.
• InserttheSDcard(notincluded)asillustrated
on the right.
TO BEGIN USING THE PRINCESS DIGITAL
CAMERA
• Press the ON/OFF Button to turn on the camera.
• Ifit’sthersttimeyouhavepoweredonthePrincess Digital Camera,
you will need to select the language you want to use. Scroll the Up/Down
Wheel and press the Shutter/OK button to select the language. If you want
to select a different language later, please go to Tools & Settings Mode,
select the language menu, and then choose the language you want.
• Afterturningon,thePrincess Digital Camera will go directly to the
Camera Mode.
• TogotoMovieMode,presstheMovieModebutton.ToaccesstheTools
& Settings Mode, hold down the Play button and Flash button together for
approximately 2 seconds.
• ToconnecttoaTVorPC,followtheinstructionsinthe‘ConnectingtoaTV’
or‘ConnectingtoaPC’illustrations.
• PresstheON/OFFButtonagaintoturntheunitoff.
BATTERY STATUS
When the batteries are running out, the low battery symbol will be displayed
.
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the Princess Digital Camera will automatically
turn off after several minutes without input. The camera can be turned on
again by pressing the ON/OFF Button.

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CONNECTING TO A TV
Note: Before connecting your Princess Digital Camera to a TV,
check to make sure that the camera is working properly.
Connect your Princess Digital Camera to a TV or monitor
using the supplied A/V cable. Insert the A/V cable into the A/V port on
your Princess Digital Camera. 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 PC
You can connect the Princess Digital Camera to a computer using the
included USB cable. Once connected, you can upload and download files to
the Princess Digital Camera 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 .
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR PC CONNECTION:
Microsoft®Windows®XP, Windows Vista®or Windows®7 Operating System
Mac OS X version 10.5 or 10.6
Note:Once the camera is connected to the PC, the Princess Digital
Camera will automatically turn on and enter the USB mode to enable the
PC connection. Do not disconnect the camera or computer while files are
uploading or downloading.
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Activities
To avoid any potential damage to your Princess Digital
Camera:
• WhentheUSBcableisnotconnectedtotheunit,pleaseensuretheUSB
rubber cover on the unit is fully covering the USB port.
• WhentheunitisnotconnectedtoaTV,pleaseensuretheTVjackrubber
cover is fitted in place.
• PleaseensuretheSDcardslotrubbercoveristtedinplace.
ACTIVITIES
1. CAMERA MODE
Press the Camera Mode button to go to Camera Mode.
A. Photo Taking
• InCameraMode,usercanlookattheLCDscreento
seethephotosubject.
•
While holding the camera steady, press the Shutter/OK
button on the top of the camera to take a picture.
• YoucanscrolltheZoomWheelupordowntoincreaseorreducethelevel
of digital zoom.
• You can also choose to add different photo frames to your photos, or
stamps of Disney Princesses. Scroll the Up/Down Wheel to choose one
option. After choosing an option, take a photo as usual and that frame
orstampwillbeaddedtothephoto.Ifyoudon’twanttoaddaborderor
stamp, press the Camera Mode button to remove it.
Flash modes usage:
Flash mode Optimum distance for using
Low flash 1.5 – 2 feet
Auto flash 2.5 – 3.5 feet
High flash 3.5 – 8 feet
•
When the Princess Digital Camera is first turned ON, it will be set to autoflash
mode. It will use the flash when it detects that it is necessary. When the flash
is ready to use, a lightning bolt icon will display at the top left corner of the screen.
To change your flash settings, press the Flash button to switch between autoflash
, low flash , high flash or flash off .

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Warning:Toavoideyedamage,turnofftheashwhenyou’retakinga
close-up picture of a person or animal.
Note: If the batteries are too weak, the autoflash feature may not be
available. The following icon will appear: .
B. Viewing Photos
• Toviewthephotosyou’vetaken,pressthePlaybutton to enter the
Photo Album. Scroll the Up/Down Wheel to view the next or previous
picture stored in the album. To return to Camera Mode, press the Shutter/
OK button , or the Camera Mode button.
C. Slide Show
• WhileinPhotoAlbum,pressthePlaybutton again and it will start to
display the photos in a slideshow. To return to Camera Mode, press the
Shutter/OK button or Camera Mode button.
D. Delete a Photo
• WhileinthePhotoAlbumorslideshow,presstheTrashbutton to delete
the photo that is currently shown on the screen.
Note: Photos taken with the Princess Digital Camera will be saved in
the PHOTO folder. If you want to view your own photos, please save them to
the folder DOWNLOAD\PHOTO in the built-in memory or on an SD card
(not included) if one is inserted into the camera. The Princess Digital
Camera only supports Standard Baseline JPEG.
2. MOVIE MODE
Press the Movie Mode button to go to Movie Mode.
• In Movie Mode, you can take digital video movies
with the Princess Digital Camera. Press the
Shutter/OK button on the top of the camera to start
or to stop movie recording.
• ScrolltheZoomWheeltoincreaseorreducethelevel
of digital zoom.
•
To add a frame to the movie before starting to record, scroll the Up/Down
Wheel to choose a frame for the video. Then, press the Shutter/OK button
tostartrecordingamovie.Theframecan’tbechangedduringtherecording.
• Towatchthemoviesyou’verecorded,pressthePlaybutton to enter the
Movie Album, then scroll the Up/Down Wheel to choose the movie that
you want to watch, and press the Play button to start the movie. While
watchingmovies,youcanscrolltheZoomWheeltoadjustthevolume.
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• WhileintheMovieAlbum,presstheTrashbutton to delete the movie
that is currently shown on the screen.
• ToexittheMovieAlbumandreturntoMovieMode,presstheShutter/OK
button once, or press the Movie Mode button.
Note: Movies taken with the Princess Digital Camera will be saved in
the VIDEO folder of the internal memory or on the SD card (not included)
if one is inserted into the camera. If you want to play the movies backed up
earlier from the Princess Digital Camera, please download the movies
to the folder in DOWNLOAD\VIDEO of the built-in memory or on an SD
card (not included) if one is inserted.
3. PHOTO EDITOR MODE
Press the Photo Editor Mode button to go to Photo Editor Mode.
• InPhotoEditorMode,scrolltheUp/DownWheeltochooseaphotoand
press the Shutter/OK button to start editing the selected photo. Scroll
the Up/Down Wheel again to choose one border or stamp and then press
the Shutter/OK button . The selected border or stamp will become part
of the photo.
• Then,youcanscrolltheUp/DownWheeltochooseanotherphototoedit.
4. TOOLS & SETTINGS MODE
Hold the Play button and the Flash button together for about 2 seconds
to access the Tools & Setting Mode. Scroll the Up/Down Wheel to select
one of the following options to change in the Princess Digital Camera
settings.
A. Memory Manager
Y oucanseethememorystatusofthecamera’sinternalmemoryandSD
card (not included) if one is inserted into the Princess Digital Camera.
Scroll the Up/Down Wheel to select either the internal
memory in the Princess Digital Camera or the
SD card. Press the Shutter/OK button to set the
selected memory as default to save the photos and
videos taken with the Princess Digital Camera.
To format and erase all the data in the selected
memory, press the Trash button .
B. Volume
Scroll one of the wheels up to increase the volume
and down to decrease the volume. Press the Shutter/
OK button to confirm the volume setting.
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C. Shutter Sound
Set the shutter sound to a normal camera sound,
or the default ‘magic’ sound. Scroll the Up/Down
Wheel to choose a sound and press the Shutter/OK
button to confirm.
D. Flickering
Set the refresh rate to 50Hz for EU countries and 60
Hz for USA and Canada. Scroll the Up/Down Wheel
to choose a setting and press the Shutter/OK button
to confirm. When the flickering is correctly set, it
will help avoid any flicker on the photos taken under
fluorescent lighting. If you travel to other countries,
please check the local voltage rating and set the
camera to the correct setting for best results.
E. Language Setting
Scroll one of the wheels up or down to select the
language and press the Shutter/OK button to
confirm the language setting.
5. PRINCESS DIGITAL CAMERA
PHOTO EDITOR
To edit your photos with a computer, there is a VTech®Princess Digital
Camera Photo Editor software package available for both PC and Mac
systems. Visit the following website to download the software:
www.vtechkids.com/download
After you download and install this Photo Editor software on your computer,
you can add additional fun photo frames and stamps to your photos, as
well as distortion and animation effects. Please see the Help section of the
VTech®Princess Digital Camera Photo Editor software for more details
and user instructions.
Note: If it’s your rst time launching the Photo Editor program, you will
be asked to connect your VTech®Princess Digital Camera to your
computer for program activation. The Photo Editor program will not run until
the activation is completed.
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COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
For PC Users:
• Pentium®4 CPU, 1 GHz or above
• 256MBRAM(512MBrecommended)
• Graphiccardwith1024x768at24bitcolor
• MonitorResolution:1024x768
• 300MBHarddiskspace
• Windows®compatible sound card and speakers
• Microsoft®Windows®XP, Windows Vista®or Windows®7 Operating
System
For Macintosh Users:
• MacintoshComputerwithanIntel(1GHzorfaster)processor
• 256MBRAM(512MBrecommended)
• 300MBHarddiskspace
• MacOSXversion10.5or10.6
Internet Connection is required for software download.
Microsoft®, Windows®and Windows Vista®are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Intel®, Pentium®are
trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. Macintosh, Mac and
Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SOFTWARE RESTRICTIONS
If the Software provides you with the ability to download, print and/or save
images containing Disney’s copyrighted characters and/or artwork, this
License only permits you to do so for your PERSONAL, NON-COMMERCIAL,
and NON-GOVERNMENTAL use (e.g., you may not sell or publicly display
such images), provided that you preserve all copyright notices that are
included with the images as generated by the Software. You may not use
images generated by the Software in any advertising or promotional materials,
whether for profit or not for profit. You may share images generated by the
Software with others (as long as such use is consistent with the restrictions
described above), but you may not publicly distribute any such images via
the Internet or otherwise or post such images to any website or to any other
publicly accessible electronic forum. If any such image (a) is solely created by
you, and (b) does not contain, reference or incorporate, and is not in any way
based upon, any Disney copyrighted character, artwork or other material,
the restrictions in this paragraph shall not apply. Use of images generated
by the Software for any purpose not specifically permitted by this License is a
violationofDisney’scopyrights,trademarksand/orotherproprietaryrights
and is a breach of this License, entitling Disney to immediately terminate this
License.
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CARE & MAINTENANCE
1. Keep the camera clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
2. Keep the camera out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat
source.
3. Remove the batteries when the camera is not in use for an extended period
of time.
4. Do not drop the camera on a hard surface and do not expose it to or
immerse it in water.
WARNING
A very small percentage of the public, due to an existing condition, may
experience epileptic seizures or momentary loss of consciousness when
viewing certain types of flashing colors or patterns, especially on television.
While the Princess Digital Camera does not contribute to any additional
risks, we do recommend that parents supervise their children while they
play video games. If your child experiences dizziness, altered vision,
disorientation, or convulsions, discontinue use immediately and consult your
doctor. Please note that focusing on a television screen at close range and
handling a Princess Digital Camera as a controller for a prolonged
period of time may cause fatigue or discomfort. We recommend that children
take a 15 minute break for every hour of play.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Go through this section if you experience difficulty in operating the Princess
Digital Camera.
Problem Solution
Program stops
working 1. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.
2. Let the camera sit for a few minutes without
batteries, then replace the batteries.
3. Turn the unit on. The unit should now be ready to
play again.
4. If the unit still does not work, replace the batteries
with an entire set of new batteries.
Image taken is not
clear Check that the camera lens protection window is clean.
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Display on the
Princess Digital
Camera LCD does
not turn on
1. Make sure there are 4 “AA” batteries in the
camera. Hold the ON/OFF button for 2 seconds
to turn it on.
2. Make sure the camera is not connected to a TV
with the A/V cable.
There is no picture
on the TV screen 1. Make sure that there are batteries in the camera and that the TV is plugged into a power outlet.
2. Make sure that the camera is turned on and the
TV is turned on.
3. Check the connections on the A/V cable between
the camera and the TV and review the appropriate
connection procedure in this manual.
4. Make sure that all cable plugs are securely
inserted into the appropriate ports.
5. Make sure that the TV is tuned to the appropriate
input channel.
No sound on TV 1. Check if the TV volume is turned off or muted.
2. Try to increase the volume.
3. Check the audio and video connections between
the camera and the TV.
4. Make sure that the TV is tuned to the appropriate
input channel.
Picture is rolling or
bars and lines are
visible on TV screen
Try to adjust the vertical or horizontal hold
controls (if available) on your TV.
Cannot connect
to PC Check the connections on the USB cable between thecameraandthePCandreviewtheappropriate
connection procedure in this manual.
Cannot save files 1. Check the memory status of both the built-in
Princess Digital Camera memory and the
SD card (not included), if one is inserted into the
camera.
2. Check your memory default setting (see procedure
in Memory Manager section). If it is set to use an
SD card (not included), check to make sure that
the SD card is not write-protected.
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SDCardcan’tbe
detected 1. Check if the SD card is correctly inserted.
2. Check if the SD card is less than 32MB in
capacity. The Princess Digital Camera
doesn’tsupportSDcardsoflessthan32MB.
3. Check to see if it is the correct type of card. The
Princess Digital Camera doesn’t support
MMC or other formats.
Can’tviewthe
downloaded JPEG
file
Please check if the downloaded JPEG is Standard
Baseline JPEG format. Other formats such as
Progressive or CMYK JPEG are not supported.
The size of the
internal memory or
SD card (if inserted)
seemstoreduceafter
a sudden battery
failure during video
recording.
Please back up all the files in the memory and
then format the internal memory or SD card.
If you have a problem that cannot be solved by using this manual, we
encourage you to visit us online or contact our Customer Services Department
with any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. Our support
representative will be happy to assist you.
Before requesting support, please be ready to provide or include the
information below:
• Thenameofyourproductormodelnumber(themodelnumberistypically
located on the back or bottom of your product).
• Thespecicproblemyouareexperiencing.
• Theactionsyoutookrightbeforetheproblemoccurred.
Internet: www.vtechkids.com, or www.vtechcanada.com
Phone: [phone] in the U.S., or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada.
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DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION
OF LIABILITY
VTech®Electronics North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers assume
no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this
handbook. VTech®Electronics North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers
assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties that may
arise through the use of this product. VTech®Electronics North America,
L.L.C. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss
caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or
repairs.
Company: VTech®Electronics North America, L.L.C.
Address: 1155 West Dundee Road, Suite 130, Arlington Heights, IL, 60004
USA
Phone: [phone] in the U.S., or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing Preschool Learning™ products is
accompanied by a responsibility that we at VTech®take very seriously.
We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information which
forms the value of our products. However, errors sometimes can occur.
It is important for you to know that we stand behind our products and
encourage you to call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-
2010 in the U.S., or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada with any problems and/
or suggestions that you might have. A service representative will be happy
to help you.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
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• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
• Connectthe equipmentintoan outletona circuitdifferentfrom thatto
which the receiver is connected.
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN
ICES-003.
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA
NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

Wrist Strap Attachment Instructions
Locate the thread loop on the end
of the strap. Insert it into the groove
behind the bar and then push it
through.
Feed the end of the strap up
through the loop and pull it all the
way through.
Make sure the loop is securely
tightened around the bar.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3