User’s Manual © 2015 VTech Printed in China 91-003007-005 US
Dear Parent, At VTech®, we know how important the first day of school is for your child. To help prepare preschoolers for this important event, VTech® has developed the Preschool Learning™ series of interactive toys. Preschool Learning™ features fun characters and inviting school themes that use technology to capture a child’s attention and teach important preschool skills like spelling, counting and the alphabet.
Capture videos and photos of all your adventures with the Kidizoom® Action Cam by VTech®. Built with you in mind, the Action Cam can go anywhere you do with two included mounts so you can attach it to a bike, skateboard and more. It also comes with a waterproof case so you can record videos and photos up to 6’ underwater. This sturdy video camera has a color screen and can take regular videos and photos in addition to stop-motion videos and time-lapse photos.
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE Kidizoom® Action Cam 4 Bike Mount Double-Sided Adhesive Tape Strips WARNING: Waterproof Case Camera Holder Mounting Attachment Adhesive Flat Mount micro-USB Cable Wrist Strap 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.
I Left button RA E VTE DIG TA OM O KIDIZ CH L CAM Right button PRODUCT LAYOUT AND BUTTONS PRODUCT LAYOUT AND BUTTONS OK button 5
PRODUCT LAYOUT AND BUTTONS 6 Master Power Switch When the switch is set to 0 , the unit is disconnected from the battery and the battery will not charge. Move the switch to 1 to connect the unit to the battery and allow it to be recharged. Note: It is not necessary to move the switch to the off position when the camera is in daily use. Only move the switch to the off position when the camera isn’t in use for an extended period of time.
Display 1.41” color LCD Photo Resolution 640 X 480 (0.3 MP) Video Resolution 640 X 480 (available when using memory card only, and does not support video effects) 320 X 240 (default resolution) 160 X 120 Video Length Limit per file 30 minutes As limited by the maximum size per file (2 GB), maximum length of 640 X 480 videos may not reach 30 minutes. Estimated maximum length of 640 X 480 videos is around 15 minutes*. Focus Range 1.
STORAGE CAPACITY FOR REFERENCE / GETTING STARTED 8 Important Note: • The camera itself is not waterproof, it should be correctly inserted into the included waterproof case for underwater use. Read through the details and instructions about the waterproof case before using. • Keep the rubber cover of the micro-USB port and memory card slot tightly closed when they are not in use. STORAGE CAPACITY FOR REFERENCE Stores 0.
Note: Adult operation needed. • Connect the camera to a computer with the included micro-USB cable for battery recharging. • Make sure the master power switch is turned on before recharging. • Pull up the rubber cover of the micro-USB port at the side of the camera. • Insert the micro-USB cable (small end) into the micro-USB port on the camera. • Insert the large end of the micro-USB cable into a USB port on the computer. A USB port is usually marked with this symbol .
The preview screen can also be set to automatically turn off after a while in Settings to help save power. Please refer to the Settings section in this manual. BATTERY MAINTENANCE Give the battery a regular charge to keep it operating at optimum performance, even when the camera isn’t in use. For example, give the camera a charge at least every 6 months. Move the master power switch to 0 only when the camera isn’t in use for an extended period of time. Move it to 1 before charging the battery.
MEMORY CARD INSTALLATION Kidizoom® Action Cam supports the below memory cards for memory expansion. microSD The microSD and microSDHC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LCC • Make sure the camera is turned off. • Locate the memory card slot at the side of the camera (near the OK button ). • Pull up the rubber cover. • Insert the memory card (not included) as illustrated. Once the memory card is detected and can be used, the memory card will automatically be set as the default memory.
TO BEGIN USING KIDIZOOM® ACTION CAM TO BEGIN USING KIDIZOOM® ACTION CAM 12 Make sure the master power switch is in the 1 position and charge the camera first before using. Note: It is not necessary to move the master power switch to off when used daily. Press the Home (On/Off) button to turn the camera on. When turning the camera on for the first time, you will need to set the date and time. The left and right icons will appear on the item to be adjusted.
In the home menu, you can access all of the activities in Kidizoom® Action Cam. Press the home button to display the home menu. Then press the left or right buttons to select the activities icon and press the OK button to enter. There are 6 activities to choose from 1. Camera 2. Video 3. Playback 4. Games 5. Stop Motion Video 6. Settings View the taken photos or videos Select the playback icon on the home menu, the latest photo or video will then be displayed.
CONNECT TO A COMPUTER FOR FILE TRANSFER 14 Note: Once the camera is connected to your computer, do not disconnect it while files are uploading or downloading. After you have finished, safely eject Kidizoom® Action Cam from your computer. You can then physically disconnect the camera from the computer. To avoid any potential damage to your Kidizoom® Action Cam • Ensure the micro-USB rubber cover is fully covering the micro-USB port of the camera when it is not connected to the cable.
ACTIVITIES Press the camera button or select the camera icon from the home menu to enter camera mode. Take photos • Press the camera button or OK button to take a photo. • Press the left or right buttons to cycle through different photo effects for taking photos. Self-timer • Turn the self-timer function on in the settings menu to allow a countdown period before taking a photo. The self-timer will be set to off automatically every time the camera is switched off.
• Press the left or right buttons to cycle through different video cartoon themes or effects. Self-timer • Turn the self-timer function on in the settings menu to allow a countdown period before the video starts recording. The self-timer will automatically turn off when the camera is switched off. • Video resolution can be changed in Settings, please refer to the settings section in this manual. ACTIVITIES Playback 16 Select the playback icon on the home menu to view the captured photos and videos.
• The captured photos will be played in sequence quickly with background music. Press the left or right buttons to select different background music, or to turn it off. Press the OK button to confirm and save the created stop motion video. • Once the file has been saved, you can view it immediately, or you can view the created video in Playback later. Note: • Videos created using Stop Motion Video function are at 320 X 240 resolution.
SETTINGS Settings 18 Select the settings icon in the home menu to enter Settings. In Settings, press the left or right buttons to select an item first, then press the OK button to adjust the settings. Once adjusted, press the OK button to save the adjusted settings. Then press the home button to exit. You can adjust the following items: (A) Volume Press the left or right buttons to increase or decrease the volume, then press the OK button to confirm.
SETTINGS (G) Time The left and right icons will appear on the item to adjust, press the left or right buttons to change the value, then press the OK button to confirm. Press the left or right buttons again to move to adjust other items and press the OK button to start adjusting it. Move to the OK icon and press the OK button when you have finished. (H) Advanced Settings Press the OK button to enter the advanced settings menu for more settings items.
CARE & MAINTENANCE (iii) Indoor Light Frequency Here you can set the A.C. power frequency according to the region you’re in when traveling. If it is not set correctly, you may see some flickering on the camera / video’s preview screen and the captured files when you are in an indoor environment. Press the left or right buttons to select an option and press the OK button to confirm. Note: Please leave your camera set to the default value unless you are traveling.
WARNING TROUBLESHOOTING Go through this section if you experience difficulty in operating Kidizoom® Action Cam. Problem Solution The camera has stopped working 1. Turn the master power switch off for 30 seconds. 2. Turn the master power switch on again and then press the home button to turn it on. It should now work properly. 3. If it doesn't work, try to recharge the battery and try again. (Refer to the battery recharging section for details) Screen display is abnormal 1.
Sometimes the recorded video is not smooth Check your memory card’s performance, it is recommend to use microSD / microSDHC card Class 6 or above. Using a memory card with lower performance may delay the video data writing on the card and thus affect the video quality.
Question 1: I have purchased a Kidizoom® Action Cam, but it will not work with my PC, my PC is looking for a driver. I have searched the internet and cannot find a VTech® Kidizoom® Action Cam driver. What can I do? Answer: There is no separate driver needed for the Kidizoom® Action Cam. It uses a standard USB mass storage device driver. Such a driver comes standard on all Windows® operating systems starting with Windows®2000 Service Pack 3 (including Windows® XP, Vista and upwards) and Mac OS® 9.0 or above.
KIDIZOOM® ACTION CAM FAQ 24 Question 5: Why are the videos grainy and fuzzy when viewing on the computer screen? Answer: Please check if the video player of your computer is set to display the actual resolution and scale of your videos. Viewing the videos on a enlarged screen will result in a poor display quality. Also, you can set the video resolution of Kidizoom® Action Cam to 640 X 480. The video quality of this option would be better than the option of 320 X 240 or 160 X 120.
Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows Vista® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or 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. Caution How to take out the battery for disposal 2. Remove the electroplating plate covering the camera lens.
Caution 4. The front transparent plate of the camera can then be pulled out. 5. Remove the paper plate under the transparent plate and you will find 4 screws. Use a screwdriver again to remove them. 26 6. The whole camera can then be disassembled. 7. The battery is a silvery pack with two wires (positive red wire and negative black wire) connected to the product part. 8. Pull out the battery pack until both the positive and negative wires are detached from the product.
KIDIZOOM® ACTION CAM ACCESSORIES Camera button Strap hook Video button Strap hook Mic hole Buckle handle Case body Buckle Left button Right button OK button O-ring Case cover KIDIZOOM® ACTION CAM ACCESSORIES Waterproof Case 27
KIDIZOOM® ACTION CAM ACCESSORIES Insert the camera into the waterproof case 1. Be sure you have inspected the O-ring (refer to the later section for details about inspecting the O-ring) and checked for water leaks before inserting the camera. 2. If you have attached a wrist strap to the camera, detach it before inserting the camera to this unit. 3. Open the case cover by pulling the buckle handle outwards as indicated by the direction of the arrow icon below.
KIDIZOOM® ACTION CAM ACCESSORIES Notes on use • This waterproof case is operable up to a water depth of 6’ (2 meters) for 30 minutes with the camera inserted. • The waterproof performance is in accordance with the current toy safety standards • Do not subject this unit to a jet of pressurized water. • Do not use this unit in hot springs. • Use this unit in the recommended operation water temperature range of 32°F - 104°F (0°C to 40°C).
KIDIZOOM® ACTION CAM ACCESSORIES 30 Maintenance • Do not use any sharp or pointed objects to stab any parts of this unit, otherwise, the waterproof performance may be affected. • After recording in a location with a sea breeze, wash this unit thoroughly in fresh water with the buckle fastened to remove salt and sand, then wipe with a soft dry cloth. It is recommended that you submerge this unit in fresh water for about 30 minutes.
Bike Mount / Adhesive Mount / Camera Holder Bike mount Adhesive mount (mounting attachment + adhesive flat mount) Screw Screw knob KIDIZOOM® ACTION CAM ACCESSORIES Camera Holder Detachable buckle 31
KIDIZOOM® ACTION CAM ACCESSORIES QUICK SETUP GUIDE 32 Make Kidizoom® Action Cam ready to be mounted Insert your Kidizoom® Action Cam into the camera holder / waterproof case if you would like to attach it to the bike mount or adhesive mount. To insert Kidizoom® Action Cam into the holder, align the camera lens with the big hole of the holder, push the camera into it until you hear a click. Refer to the section Waterproof Case to insert the camera into the waterproof case properly.
3. Pull out the handle as illustrated. 4. Attach the head tube clamp onto the head tube of the bike. Note: It is recommended to mount the camera on the head tube of the bike instead of the handle bar as illustrated. Handle bar Head tube Cross bar KIDIZOOM® ACTION CAM ACCESSORIES 2. Push the handle as illustrated below. If you cannot see the whole screw head, continue to turn the handle counterclockwise until you can see the whole screw head exposed. 5.
KIDIZOOM® ACTION CAM ACCESSORIES 6. Mount the holder / waterproof case on the bike mount. Align the tripod screw hole on the camera holder / waterproof case to the screw of the bike mount. Screw the knob on the bike mount clockwise to affix the camera to the mount. 7. The camera is affixed on the bike and ready for use. Loosen the angle adjustment handle and you can rotate the angle adjustment arm to adjust the capture angle. 8. Tighten the angle adjustment handle after you have set the capture angle.
KIDIZOOM® ACTION CAM ACCESSORIES 3. Remove the protective cover of the adhesive surface and stick it on a clean, flat and smooth surface. Note: If the surface is not very flat or a bit curved, such as that of a helmet, add the extra two double-sided adhesive tape strips (included) onto the adhesive flat mount to improve the contact area between the surface and the adhesive flat mount.
KIDIZOOM® ACTION CAM ACCESSORIES Note: Once the adhesive surface is stuck and affixed to a device, do not tear it off. Otherwise, the adhesive performance may be reduced and it may not work well for subsequent use. The mount can be detached from the adhesive part. Push the detachable buckle as shown in the illustration to separate the two parts.
Step 1: Locate the thread loop on the end of the strap. Insert it into the groove behind the bar and then push it through. Step 2: Feed the end of the strap up through the loop and pull it all the way through. Step 3: Make sure the loop is securely tightened around the bar. Note: The wrist strap can also be attached to the strap hook of the waterproof case.
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