User’s Manual © 2011 VTech Printed in China 91-002361-003
INTRODUCTION Kidizoom Camera™ is a fun and durable digital camera that allows kids to take photos, shoot movies, and play games! Kidizoom Camera™ has 128MB of built-in memory (shared with program data), and it includes a USB port to connect the camera to a computer so you can save and view your photos and movies.
Features ON/OFF Button Press this button to turn the camera ON or OFF. USB Port Use 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 confirm a choice or action. Tips: The OK Button can also be used to take a photo. Delete Button Press this button to delete the selected file.
4X Focus Range 1.5 feet - ∞ Internal Memory 128 MB built in memory (shared with program data, approximately 92 MB available) File Format Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG) (recorded with Kidizoom Camera™) Photos: Standard Baseline JPEG (taken by Kidizoom Camera™) Connectivity Built-in USB port (Mini-USB) for computer connection Batteries 4X “AA” (LR6) alkaline batteries Operating Temperature 0 - 40°C STORAGE CAPACITY FOR REFERENCE 1.3 MP photos 0.
• 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).
Camera , Movies , Playback , 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. 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™.
ACTIVITIES 1. CAMERA • In Camera mode, you can either look through the viewfinders or look at the LCD screen to see the capture subject. Activities To transfer photo or video files to the camera: • Select the photo or video files you would like to upload from your computer first. • Locate and open the “DOWNLOAD” folder in the removable drive, drag and drop the photo files into the “PHOTO” subfolder, or “VIDEO” subfolder for video files.
• To add animation frame, press the Left or Right Cursor Button to scroll through the options before starting the recording. Note: You cannot change the selected animation frame during recording. • Press the Zoom Buttons to use the digital zoom feature. • To view the movies you’ve taken, press the Up or Down Cursor Button once to enter the Playback mode. In Playback mode, you can view the captured movies or photos. Press the Up or Down Cursor Button to view the previous or next file.
C. Special Effects : Choose this icon to add a funny face or special effect to your photo. Press the Left or Right Cursor Button to choose an effect. Use the Up and Down Cursor Buttons to change the size of the area the effect will be applied to. Press the OK Button to confirm 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.
You can choose to adjust various 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 or Left Cursor Button . In the menu, press the Up or Down Cursor Button to change selection, and press the OK Button to confirm the selection. • Volume After choosing Settings in the Main Menu, the Volume setting menu will be the first menu to appear.
The VTech® Kidizoom® Photo Editor software package, available for both PC and Mac systems, allows you to edit your photos with a computer. Visit the following website to download the software: http://www.vtechkids.com/download After you download and install this Photo Editor on your computer, you can add additional fun photo frames and stamps to your photos. You will also be able to add distortion effects and view animations of your photos.
While Kidizoom Camera™ does not contribute to any additional risks, we do recommend that parents supervise their children while they play games. If your child experiences dizziness, altered vision, disorientation, or convulsions, discontinue use immediately and consult your physician. Please note that focusing on the Kidizoom Camera™ screen at a close range and handling the Kidizoom Camera™ as a game controller for a prolonged period of time, may cause fatigue or discomfort.
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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.
How to Take a Good Photo Are you ready to have fun taking some photos? VTech is here to help you learn how to take great photos using your new Kidizoom digital camera. Check out our tips to help you get started. Step Two There are 2 ways to look at your photo before you take it. You can either use the color LCD screen on the back of your Kidizoom, or the dual viewfinders above the screen. Step Three Now you are ready to take some photos! Make sure you hold your Kidizoom as still as you can with both hands.
Question 1: I have bought a Vtech Kidizoom Camera™, 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® camera driver. What can I do? Answer: There is no separate driver needed for the Kidizoom Camera™. 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 and Vista) and Mac OS® 9.0 or above.
Question 4: Answer: Please make sure you are using new batteries. If there is no bad contact due to dirt on the contact spring/plate or deformation of the contact spring or plate, the power should be able to turn on. If the problem persists after normal battery installation, then you might have a defective unit. Please contact customer service as outlined in the Troubleshooting section of this manual.
help recover “deleted” data from storage, but we do not recommend using this. Will changing batteries erase the unit’s internal memory? Answer: Battery replacement under normal operation as detailed in the user’s manual should not cause data corruption or data loss in the built-in memory. Question 9: When connecting the camera to the USB port, I get the message “USB device not recognized. One of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned and Windows® does not recognize it.
