V-tech Kidizoom FLIX Assembly Instructions
Parent's Guide
91-003344-004 UK
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INTRODUCTION
Meet FLIX! Your fun alien friend who can detect faces and will sound
out funny alien responses when you speak to it. Customise FLIX's look
using the camera, make it unique by changing the colour of its eyes
and skin. Play 3 fun games to unlock more accessories. Set FLIX to
Guard Mode where it will act as a guard and capture photos of any
intruders it detects. FLIX
you can attach FLIX anywhere!
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
Kidizoom®FLIX®(with built-in rechargeable Li-ion polymer
battery*)
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:
• Pleasekeepthisparent'sguideasitcontainsimportant
information.
• Thebatteryinthisproductmustnotbedisposedofwith
household waste.
• Thebatteryisrecyclable;pleasefollowyourlocalrecycling
regulations. This product is only to be connected to Class II
equipment bearing the following symbol:
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PRODUCT LAyOUT AND BUTTONS
NOTE:Kidizoom® FLIX®
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MasterPowerSwitch
OFF position , the battery will be
disconnected, Kidizoom®FLIX®will not function and the battery will
ON position , the battery
will be connected, Kidizoom®FLIX®will function and the battery can
be charged.
NOTE:
You may need a small tool (such as a paperclip) to move the switch to
the ON or OFF position.
OFF position in daily
OFF position when Kidizoom®
FLIX®
Camera Button
Press this button to switch to Camera Mode; from here you can take
photos.
Video Button
Press this button to switch to Video Mode
stop recording videos.
Home (ON/OFF) Button
Press this button to turn Kidizoom®FLIX®ON
Kidizoom®FLIX®OFF.
Kidizoom®FLIX®is ON
Menu or to return to the previous Menu.
FLIX Button
Press this button to play with FLIX or to see the FLIX submenu.
OK Button
NOTE:OK Button can also be used to take photos when in
Camera ModeVideo Mode.
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Left and Right Arrow Buttons
Press these buttons to navigate the user interface.
Memory Card slot
Micro-USBport
Kidizoom®FLIX®.
NOTE:
slot tightly closed when not in use.
Rotatable Camera
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Display
PhotoResolution
Video Resolution
Focus Range
Selfie Rear
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Internal Memory
data, actual memory available for user storage
will be less).
File Format
Memory Card
Format and
Capacity
Connectivity
to a computer.
Battery Rechargeable Li-ion Polymer battery
Optimum
Operating
and Charging
Temperature
0-40°C
STORAGE CAPACITy FOR REFERENCE
Memory size 0.3 MP
Photos
Video in
(minutes)
Video in
(minutes)
600 6
Memory
Card
17,400 160 65
34,800 130
69,600 640
1,040
NOTE:
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GETTING STARTED
Kidizoom®FLIX®
switch the Master Power Switch to the ON position . You may need
a small tool (such as a paperclip) to move the switch to the ON position
OFF position , it
will not be possible to charge or operate FLIX.
NOTE:
OFF position OFF
position when Kidizoom®FLIX®
period of time.
BATTERy RECHARGING
NOTE:
Kidizoom® FLIX®
ON position
before charging.
FLIX.
FLIX.
recharging symbol appear on the screen.
may then disconnect your fully charged FLIX from the computer.
NOTE:
remaining charge on the battery prior to recharging and the ambient
FLIX needs a much longer time to
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BATTERy LIFE
Like with other electronic devices, more frequent usage means the
battery will drain more quickly. Some activities will be more demanding
on the battery, such as FlixSeesand photo and video taking that
is low, it is recommended to recharge FLIX
the battery level is too low, FLIX will not turn on again until it has been
recharged.
POwER SAvING (AUTOmATIC SHUT OFF)
Kidizoom®FLIX®will automatically shut off
using the time-lapse photo function, FLIX will not automatically shut off
until the process has stopped or been completed.
BATTERy mAINTENANCE
Charge the battery regularly to keep it operating at optimum
performance, even when FLIXFLIX
at least once every 6 months. Move the Master Power Switch to the
ON position before recharging the battery. Move the Master Power
Switch to the OFF position when FLIX will not be in use for an
BATTERy NOTICE
such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it.
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(such as damage to the output cord, housing, or other parts) and
that, in an event of such conditions, the battery charging cord
should not be used until properly repaired or replaced.
with no change in usage, the battery could be nearing the end
of its life. Please dispose of the used battery as described in this
on storage, operating conditions and environment.
Disposal of batteries and product
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.
batteries responsibly.
www.recycle-more.co.uk
www.recyclenow.com
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ATTACHING THE FLEXIBLE TRIPOD
Kidizoom®FLIX®to the screw on the
Kidizoom®FLIX®,
NOTE:
mount the Kidizoom®FLIX®DO NOT
FOLD the tripod legs as the tripod will break.
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mEmORy CARD INSTALLATION
Kidizoom®FLIX®supports the below memory cards for memory
FLIX is turned OFF.
FLIX.
the memory card has been inserted, turn FLIX ON and it will
automatically be detected and set as the default memory storage.
FLIX is
turned OFF, pull up the rubber cover and then push the card once
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NOTE:
memory cannot be seen in FLIX unless the memory card is removed.
important data from your memory card before using it.
CONNECTING TO A COmPUTER
You can connect Kidizoom®FLIX®to a PC or Mac computer using
FLIX and your computer. Please follow the below steps to make the
connection.
FLIX.
FLIX.
memory card in FLIX, the removable drive will show the content on
the memory card only.
NOTE:FLIX is connected to your computer, do not disconnect it
FLIX has completed transferring
then physically disconnect FLIX from your computer.
To avoid any potential damage to your Kidizoom®FLIX®
FLIX, ensure that
FLIX.
FLIX is
TobackupphotoorvideolestakenbyKidizoom®FLIX®:
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your computer.
TotransferphotoorvideolestoKidizoom®FLIX®:
NOTE:
Kidizoom®FLIX®
SySTEm REQUIREmENTS FOR COmPUTER
CONNECTION:
Microsoft®®®®
Microsoft®®and their logos are trademarks of the Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other countries. Macintosh and
owners.
TO BEGIN USING KIDIzOOm®FLIX®
Make sure that the Master Power Switch is set to the ON position
and that the battery has been fully charged before using Kidizoom®
FLIX®.
NOTE:
OFF position
need to be reset when switching FLIX ON again.
Press the Home Button to turn Kidizoom®FLIX®ON
turning Kidizoom®FLIX®ON
language. Press the LEFT, RIGHT Arrow Buttons to select
a language and press the OK Button
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LEFT, RIGHT
Arrow Buttons to change the value of day, month, year,
hour and minute. Press the OK Button
or press the HOME Button to go back.
in the Settings Menu.
NOTE:
recharged and the date and time may need to be reset.
TURN KIDIzOOm®FLIX® OFF
Kidizoom®FLIX®OFF, hold down the Home Button
Kidizoom®FLIX®will also automatically shut OFF
after a short period of time without user input.
HOmE mENU
Home Menu, you can access all activities
on the Kidizoom®FLIX®. Press the Home Button
LEFT, RIGHT Arrow Buttons to select
an activity, pressing the OK Button to
Home Menu
Camera Videos Playback
Voice
Recorder Settings
ACTIvITIES
FLIX
Press the FLIX Button anytime to interact with FLIX
FLIX
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FLIXSees
FLIX
detects you it will track your face movement
while FLIX will take a photo and add an effect
to it for fun!
FLIX Sees
eyes change.
FLIX too much, FLIX
may get dizzy!
FLIX is hungry, FLIX will turn grey
and you need to feed it by playing FLIX Eats
before it will track your face again.
FLIX regularly so that it does not get
hungry.
NOTE:FLIX cannot see your face, please make sure that your face
is in FLIX
Camera Mode to check FLIX's sight.
FLIX Talks
FLIX and listen to it repeat what you
say in a robotic tone.
LEFT, RIGHT Arrow Buttons to
NOTE:FLIXSees and FLIX Talks, you can
press the OK Button to quickly toggle
between two sub-modes.
FLIX Eats
WARNING:Stayalertandbeawareofyoursurroundingswhile
playing camera games.
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FLIX
hunger level. FLIX will ask you to collect genes of
face outwards and search for the colour, FLIX is
colour, press the OK Button to catch the
FLIX wants you to
collect a yellow gene, you can point the camera
NOTE:
FLIX Workshop
FLIX's appearance.
LEFT, RIGHT Arrow Buttons
item.
Colour Ring icon to use the camera to capture
a colour you would like to style FLIX with.
workshop.
NOTE:
FLIX Guard
FLIX to be your
room guard. Select the icon to start
a new guard session. FLIX will detect any
movement in your room every 10 seconds
sets of pictures can be taken in one guard
session.
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hours per session, or you can press the
HOME Button to stop the guard session
immediately.
FLIX's voice response
during the guard session. Select the icon
and record a new voice to replace the default
sound.
icon to see the last saved
NOTE:FLIX and cannot be
transferred to a computer.
FLIXStatus
FLIXStatus.
you are to completing the current level. Star
% will increase as you play games.
FLIX
FLIX will turn grey and become very hungry.
FLIX Eats
to feed FLIX regularly.
NOTE:FLIX's Star % will not increase. Play
Camera
Press the Camera Button or select the Camera Icon in the
Home Menu to enter Camera Mode.
TakePhotos
FLIX steady, press the Camera
Button or OK Button to take a
picture.
LEFT, RIGHT Arrow Buttons
to cycle through different photo
themes and effects for taking photos.
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to the auto-portrait mode, press the LEFT,
RIGHTARROWBUTTONS until
you see the auto-portrait icon
stay in front of the camera and wait for the
countdown and take a picture. Please ensure
the lighting conditions are good and the
camera is in the proper position so the face
detection can work properly.
ShutterModes
ShutterMode, press the LEFT, RIGHT Arrow Buttons
to select the ShutterMenuIcon and press the OK
Button
Default
Pressing the Camera Button will take a picture immediately.
Self-Timer
Pressing the Camera Button will take a picture after a 10 second
countdown.
Time-lapse
Pressing the Camera Button will start continuous picture taking
every 3 seconds or 10 seconds. Press any button to stop this process,
Videos
Press the Video Button or select the Video Icon in the
Home Menu to enter Video Mode.
LEFT, RIGHT Arrow Buttons to select an
effect.
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Video Button or the OK Button to start
Play
Icon will appear after the recording has stopped, press the OK
Button
Playback
Select the PlaybackIcon on the Home Menu to view the photos
and videos you have taken.
the LEFT, RIGHT Arrow Buttons
OK
Button to play it.
OK Button to display the Delete Menu. Use the
LEFT, RIGHT Arrow Buttons to select your choice and
then press the OK Button
LEFT, RIGHT Arrow
Buttons to rewind or fast forward. Press the OK Button
to pause or resume the video.
Voice Recorder
Select the Voice Recorder Icon in the Home Menu to enter the
Voice Recorder mode, here you can record your own voice for up to 3
Record Icon to start recording press the OK
Button
automatically replay.
PlayIcon
LEFT, RIGHT Arrow Buttons
play.
OK
Button and select the Delete Icon to delete the voice
Delete All Icon
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