V-tech Kidizoom camera Connect User manual

2009

91-002361-000

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

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.

Features

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.

Getting Started

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

Kidizoom Camera™

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 .

Adjusting Settings in Kidizoom Camera™

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.

Connecting to a Computer

• 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.

Activities

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

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