Fisher-Price J8211, J8210, J8209 User Manual

J8209, J8210, J8211

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................

Package Contents .........................................................................................................................................................5

Your Camera .................................................................................................................................................................

Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................

Setting Up Your Camera

“AA“ (LR6) Battery Installation ......................................................................................................................................10

CR-2032 Battery Installation ........................................................................................................................................12

Battery Safety Information and Recycling Information ..........................................................................................14,15

Using Your Camera

Turning the Camera On and Off ..................................................................................................................................

Taking a Picture ............................................................................................................................................................

Using the Flash ............................................................................................................................................................

Reviewing or Deleting Pictures .............................................................................................................................

Transferring Pictures to Your Computer

System Requirements ..................................................................................................................................................

Installing PhotoShow™ Deluxe Software ..................................................................................................................

Connecting Your Camera to Your Computer .............................................................................................................

Importing Your Photos ................................................................................................................................................

Using PhotoShow™ Deluxe .......................................................................................................................................

Exiting PhotoShow

Disconnecting Your Camera .......................................................................................................................................

Using an Optional SD Card ........................................................................................................................................33

Troubleshooting

Problems and Solutions .............................................................................................................................................

Care .............................................................................................................................................................................

FCC Statement ............................................................................................................................................................. 38

Consumer Information ...............................................................................................................................................

™ Deluxe .......................................................................................................................................31

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Introduction

• Please keep this instruction booklet for future reference, as it contains important information.

• Requires four “AA” (LR6) alkaline batteries (not included) and one CR-2032 button cell
battery (included).

• Adult assembly is required for battery and software installation.

• Tool required for battery installation: Phillips screwdriver (not included). Loosen and tighten
screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten the screws.

• Your Kid Tough™ Digital Camera includes PhotoShow™ Deluxe Software to view, manage

or edit your digital pictures. If you already have image viewing/editing/managing software
installed on your computer, you do not need to use PhotoShow™ Deluxe Software.

• For additional image storage, this camera accepts a Secure Digital (SD) card (not included).

Introduction

CAUTION

This package contains small parts in its unassembled state.

Adult assembly is required.

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Package Contents

CD-ROM with PhotoShowTM

Deluxe Software

(This is not a toy.)

CR-2032 Button Cell Battery

(For adult assembly only.)

Camera

USB Cable

(This is not a toy.)

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Your Camera

The Kid Tough™ Digital Camera is picture-perfect for your little one! It’s a real digital camera with
a durable, drop resistant design. It’s a perfect way for kids to get creative by taking, viewing and
even printing their own digital pictures!

Shutter Button

Introduction

Flash

Lens

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Front View

Your Camera

Viewfinder

Image Back

Button

USB Port

Power Button

Image Forward

Button

Speaker

LCD Screen

Delete Button

Back View

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Your Camera

“AA“ (LR6)

Battery Compartment

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SD Card Slot

(SD Card not included

and sold separately)

CR-2032

Battery Compartment

“AA“ (LR6)

Battery Compartment

Battery Tray

Battery Compartment Door

Bottom View

Specifications

Picture Resolution ....................640 x 480

Internal Memory ......................8 MB SDRAM (approximately 50 pictures)

..................................................For additional memory (image storage) this camera

..................................................accepts a SD card (sold separately and not included).

Lens ..........................................4.8 mm, f = 2.6

Focus Range ............................4 ft. (1.22 m) - infinity

LCD Screen ...............................1.3” color LCD preview display

Connectivity ..............................USB (version 1.1 or higher)

Batteries ...................................4 “AA” (LR6) alkaline batteries

..................................................1 CR-2032 button cell battery

Flash Range .............................4 ft. - 7.5 ft. (1.22 m - 2.23 m)

Camera Dimensions ...............W - 5.5” (14.1 cm) x D - 3.0” (7.6 cm) x H - 3.875” (8.8 cm)

Camera Weight .......................10.44 oz. (296 g) (without batteries or SD card)

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“AA“ (LR6) Battery Installation

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Battery Compartment Door

“AA“ (LR6) Battery Installation

1.5 V x 4

“AA” (LR6)

Shown Actual Size

• Locate the battery compartment door on the bottom of the camera.

• Loosen the screws in the battery compartment door. Remove the battery compartment door.

• Insert four “AA” (LR6) alkaline batteries, as indicated inside the battery compartment.
Hint: We recommend using alkaline batteries for longer battery life.

• Replace the battery compartment door and tighten the screws.

• When the low battery power indicator appears on the LCD screen , it’s time for an adult
to change the batteries.

• Protect the environment by not disposing of this product with household waste (2002/96/EC).
Check your local authority for recycling advice and facilities (Europe only).

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CR-2032 Battery Installation

Battery Tray

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3 V

CR-2032

Shown Actual Size

Battery Compartment Door

CR-2032 Battery Installation

The CR-2032 button cell battery provides power to your camera when you change the “AA”
(LR6) batteries so that no pictures are lost. If you find that your camera loses pictures when you
change the “AA” (LR6) batteries, it’s time to change the CR-2032 button cell battery.

• Loosen the screws in the battery compartment door. Remove the battery compartment door.

• Locate the battery tray inside the bottom of the camera.

• Loosen the screw in the battery tray and pull to remove the battery tray.

• Insert one CR-2032 lithium button cell battery, as indicated inside the battery tray.

• Replace the battery tray and tighten the screw.

• Replace the battery compartment door and tighten the screws.

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Battery Safety Information

In exceptional circumstances, batteries may leak fluids that can cause a chemical burn injury
or ruin your toy. To avoid battery leakage:

• Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types: alkaline, standard
(carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).

• Insert batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment.

• Remove batteries during long periods of non-use. Always remove exhausted batteries from
the toy. Dispose of batteries safely. Do not dispose of this product in a fire. The batteries inside
may explode or leak.

• Never short-circuit the battery terminals.

• Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type, as recommended.

• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

• Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging.

• If removable, rechargeable batteries are used, they are only to be charged under
adult supervision.

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Recycling Information

If your product contains replaceable button cell batteries, please remove and recycle the
battery(ies). If the batteries in your product are not replaceable, please recycle your product.

• Visit your nearest recycling center. For the location of the nearest recycling center, visit us online

at www.service.mattel.com.

• If a recycling center is not available in your area, contact us for a pre-paid mailing label. Visit us

online at www.service.mattel.com or call us toll-free, 1-800-432-5437.

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Turning the Camera On and Off

Power Button

• Press the power button on the back of the camera to turn it on. You will hear a tone.

• To turn the camera off, press and hold the power button until you hear a tone and the camera
shuts off.

Hint: If you have not used the camera for a while, it shuts off automatically. To turn it back on,
simply press the power button.

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Taking a Picture

• Have your child look through the viewfinder or look at
the LCD screen to line up a picture.

• While holding the camera steady, press the shutter button
on the front of the camera to take a picture. Listen for a
“shutter sound” and the camera appears on the
LCD screen.

• The picture you just took will stay on the LCD screen for
a few seconds so you can make sure you “got the shot.”

Hint: A number appears in the lower part of the LCD
screen to indicate the number of pictures taken.

Shutter Button

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Using the Flash

Flash Indicator

• If you are taking pictures in low light (dim light) and the flash is required, the flash will operate
automatically. A lightning bolt appears on the LCD screen and blinks until the flash is ready.

• While holding the camera steady, press the shutter button to take a picture.

Hint: The flash works best when your picture subject is about 4 ft. - 7.5 ft. (1.22 m - 2.23 m)
from the camera.

• When the batteries are getting weak, the flash will not fully charge and the no flash lightning
bolt appears on the LCD screen. It’s time for an adult to change the “AA“ (LR6) batteries,
see page 10.

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Reviewing Pictures

Image Back

Button

012

• Press the image forward or image back buttons to review the pictures you have taken.

• When you are finished reviewing, the camera switches back to normal picture taking mode
in a few seconds.

Image Forward

Button

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Deleting Pictures

012

Image Delete Button

• If you decide you do not want a picture, locate it by using the image forward or back buttons.

• Press the image delete button X . A trash can with a question mark appears on the
LCD screen.

• If you want to delete the picture press the image delete button again.

• If you decide you do not want to delete a picture, simply wait a few seconds for the trash can
to disappear.

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Transferring Pictures to Your Computer

System Requirements

Operating System ........................OS WIN ’98 and up

Hardware ..................................... Pentium Class 500 MHz processor or better

Hard Drive Space ......................... 75 MB hard drive space recommended

CD ROM .......................................CD-R Burner for any CD burning

Input Port ...................................... USB (version 1.1 or higher)

Note: While PhotoShow™ Deluxe is not Macintosh compatible, the camera can be connected
as a mountable USB device. Simply drag photos to a folder or to your desktop. Use any image
editing software to manage or edit your photos.

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Installing PhotoShowTM Deluxe Software

Note: Your Kid Tough™ Digital Camera includes PhotoShow™ Deluxe Software to view,

manage or edit your digital pictures. If you already have image viewing/editing/managing
software installed on your computer, you do not need to use PhotoShow™ Deluxe Software.

• Insert the PhotoShow™ Deluxe CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

• The software installer launches automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete

the installation.

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Connecting Your Camera to Your Computer

• Insert the USB cord (smaller end) into the USB port on your camera.

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Connecting Your Camera to Your Computer

• Insert the larger end of the USB
cord into a USB port on your
computer, generally marked with
this symbol .

• The camera turns on automatically
and USB appears on the LCD
screen .

Note: Do not disconnect the camera or
computer while pictures are importing.

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Connection Indicator

Importing Your Photos

Manage Button

• Double click the PhotoShow

• Double click the Manage button.

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Deluxe shortcut on your desktop to launch the software.

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Importing Your Photos

Select

• Select the Removable Disk (E:) option from the Cameras and Memory Cards menu and the
photos on your camera will import (transfer) into the software (on your computer).

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Importing Your Photos

Select All

Check Box

Go Button

• Click the “select all” button on the top menu to import all photos. Or, to select some,
click the checkbox in the lower right corner of the images you want to import.

• Click the “Go” button to proceed.

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Importing Your Photos

Type Album Name Here

Type Comments

or Keywords

Here

• Name your album and enter any comment or keywords you’d like.

• Your new album will now appear in your list of albums. You can edit, share or watch a slide­show of the pictures in your album.

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Using PhotoShowTM Deluxe

Hand Tool

• To edit a photo in your album, move the hand tool over the photo you would like to edit. A small

menu box “pops up” with six options:

Edit

Rotate Clockwise

Rotate Counter-clockwise

• Click edit to make changes to your picture.

Print

E-mail

Delete

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Using PhotoShowTM Deluxe

Help

Adjustment

Tools

• A new window opens with several adjustment tools to change your picture. You can: crop, add
text, fix red-eye and more!

Hint: For further information and tips on use of these or any features in PhotoShow™ Deluxe,
click ? near the top of the screen.

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Exiting PhotoShowTM Deluxe

Close Window

• To exit PhotoShow™ Deluxe, click close window X at the top of the window.

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Disconnecting Your Camera

• To disconnect your camera, click “eject disk” on your computer's task bar.

• Select the “USB Mass Storage Device” (your camera) and click “stop.”

• Click “OK” to confirm.

• A message will appear on your computer screen advising you to remove your device (camera).

• Unplug the USB cord from your computer, then your camera. The camera shuts off automatically.

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Using an Optional SD Card

Add an optional SD card (not included and sold separately) to store more pictures on your camera.

• Make sure the camera is turned off.

• Loosen the screws in the battery
compartment door. Remove the
battery compartment door.

• Gently insert an SD card into the slot
in the camera bottom, as shown.
Gently press the SD card down.

You will feel a click when the
SD card is in place.

SD Card (not included)

Note: The card will fit one way.
Please insert the card carefully.

• Replace the battery compartment
door and tighten the screws.

• When you turn the camera back
on, the card will appear on the
LCD screen.

• To remove the SD card, gently
press the end of the card and it
will “pop“ out.

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Using an Optional SD Card

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Your Kid Tough
If you’d like to be able to take and store more than 50 pictures, we recommend purchasing and
using an SD card (sold separately and not included). Here is the approximate image storage
capacity with typical SD cards:

Notes:

• If you use your Kid Tough™ Digital Camera with an SD card (sold separately and not included),
pictures already stored in your camera’s memory are not visible. To see them again, simply
remove the SD card.

• When using an SD card from another camera, pictures already on the SD card may be lost
when inserted into the Kid Tough™ Digital Camera. We recommend using a new SD card with
this camera.

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Digital Camera has an internal memory that stores approximately 50 pictures.

8 MB ..................................68 pictures

16 MB ................................136 pictures

32 MB ............................... 272 pictures

64 MB ............................... 544 pictures

128 MB .............................. 1088 pictures

256 MB .............................2176 pictures

512 MB .............................. 4352 pictures

1 GB ................................... 8500 pictures

Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Solution

Camera will not take pictures Batteries are weak

Photos too dark Flash does not work because

Photos too bright You are too close to your subject Back up. The range of the flash is from

Flash takes too long to recharge Batteries are weak

or exhausted

Camera is turned off Press the power button on the back

Camera memory or SD card
is full of images appears
on the LCD screen

batteries are weak or exhausted

You are out of the range
of the flash

or exhausted

Replace the batteries in the
camera with four, new “AA” (LR6)
alkaline batteries.

of the camera to turn it on.

Download images to your computer
or use the delete button on the
camera to remove some of them.

Replace the batteries in the
camera with four, new “AA” (LR6)
alkaline batteries.

The range of the flash is from about
4 ft. - 7.5 ft. (1.22 m - 2.23 m).

about 4 ft. - 7.5 ft. (1.22 m - 2.23 m).

Replace the batteries in the
camera with four, new “AA” (LR6)

alkaline batteries.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Solution

Photos are blurry Lens may be dirty or smudged Clean the lens with a soft cloth.

Can not transfer pictures to
the computer

Camera is not recognizing
SD card (not included,
sold separately)

Pictures on my camera
were gone after changing
“AA” (LR6) batteries

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Camera moved when picture
was taken

Flash may not have
been charged

You are too close to your subject

PhotoShowTM Deluxe software
is not installed

USB cord may not be
properly connected

SD card is corrupted or
not certified

CR-2032 button cell battery is
weak or exhausted

Try to keep the camera steady when
you take pictures.

Wait for flash to fully charge before
you take a picture .

Back up – the focus range is from
about 4 ft. (1.22 m) - infinity

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Insert PhotoShow
CD-ROM drive of your computer and
install the software.

Check cord connections on both your
camera and your computer.

Use only certified SD cards.

Replace the CR-2032 button
cell battery.

Deluxe CD into the

Care

• Keep water, sand and dirt off of the camera.

• Keep the camera away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.

• Wipe the camera with a soft, clean cloth. Do not immerse this toy.

• This camera has no consumer serviceable parts. Please do not take this toy apart.

• Do not drop the camera on a hard surface.

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FCC Statement (United States Only)

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.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Consumer Information

Visit us on line at www.service.fisher-price.com.

Call our Consumer Relations Department, toll-free at 1-800-432-5437, 9 AM - 7 PM EST
Monday through Friday and 11 AM - 7 PM EST Saturday. Hearing-impaired consumers using
TTY/TDD equipment, please call 1-800-382-7470.

Write to us at: Fisher-Price® Consumer Relations, 636 Girard Avenue, East Aurora,
New York 14052.

For support using the PhotoShowTM Deluxe software visit support.simplestar.com

For countries outside the United States:
CANADA: Questions? 1-800-432-5437. Mattel Canada Inc., 6155 Freemont Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L5R 3W2;

www.service.mattel.com.
GREAT BRITAIN: Mattel UK Ltd, Vanwall Business Park, Maidenhead SL6 4UB. Helpline: 01628 500303.

www.service.mattel.com/uk.
AUSTRALIA: Mattel Australia Pty. Ltd., 658 Church Street, Locked Bag #870, Richmond, Victoria 3121 Australia.

Consumer Advisory Service 1300 135 312.

NEW ZEALAND: 16-18 William Pickering Drive, Albany 1331, Auckland.
ASIA: Mattel East Asia Ltd, Room 1106, South Tower, World Finance Centre, Harbour City, Tsimshatsui, HK, China.

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logos

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