VTech KidiZoom, 80-077300 - Kidizoom Digital Camera Camera User Manual

User’s
Manual

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Dear Parent,

Your child’s proudest moments are en a parent’s
proudest moments. ere is nhing more special than the
light  a child’s es when th are proud  something
that th create themselves. At VTech®, we know that
each child learns in their own unique way, that’s why we
created KidiCreative™, a line  high-tech creative fun for
kids through hands-on electronic play. It’s a cool new way
to learn music or plore art and phography.

At VTech®, we are proud to provide parents with creative
alternatives to traditional play, while developing new and
innovative ways for children to learn while having fun.
We thank you for trusting VTech® with the important job
 helping your child plore a new world  learning!

Sincerely,

Julia Fitzgerald
Vice President, Marketing
Vtech Electronics, NA

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ON/OFF Button

Shutter Button

Lens

Microphone

Flash

Battery Cover (1)

Reset Button

Battery Cover (2)

Dual Viewnders

A/V Port for TV

Connection

OK Button

Delete Button/

Flash Mode Button

Microphone

4-Directional
Cursor Button

Mode Button

USB Port for
PC Connection

Volume Buttons

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Kidizoom Camera™!
Kidizoom Camera™ is a sleek and durable digital camera for kids to take photos, edit

photos, view photos, record digital video movies and play fun games! Kidizoom Camera™
also has TV connectability that lets kids view their photos and movies or play games on a
TV screen. Kidizoom Camera™ has 16MB of built-in memory and supports up to a 2GB
Secure Digital (SD) memory card (not included) to save even more photos and movies!
And it includes a USB port and cable to connect the Kidizoom Camera™ to your home
PC for viewing photos and movies, editing photos, or photo printing.

FEATURES

PRODUCT LAYOUT AND BUTTONS

ON/OFF Button
Press this button to turn the camera ON or OFF.

Volume Buttons

Press these buttons to adjust the volume.

USB Port

Plug the included USB cable into this USB port to connect to your PC.

Mode Button

Press this button to go to the main menu or to go back to the previous submenu.

4-Directional Cursor Button

Press this button to move the cursor and make selections.

OK Button

Press this button to conrm a choice or action.

Delete Button

Press this button to delete the selected le.

Shutter Button

Press this button to take a photo or start recording a movie.

A/V Port

Plug the included A/V cable into this A/V port to connect to your TV.

Reset Button

Press this button to reset the camera if it stops working properly.

Introduction

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Note: Pressing the Reset Button will erase all data in the Kidizoom Camera™ internal
memory, but it will not erase any data saved on an SD memory card (not included) if one
is being used.

Flash

The autoexposure system of Kidizoom Camera™ will use the ash when it detects that
it is necessary. When the ash is ready to use, a lightning bolt icon will show in the top
left corner of the screen in camera mode. Press the Delete Button to switch between
the ash modes before taking a picture. The ash modes are Autoash mode, Flash on
and Flash off.

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• 1 VTech® Kidizoom Camera™

• 2 interchangeable faceplates

• 1 PC installation CD-ROM with additional features in the Photo Editor

• 1 A/V cable

• 1 USB cable

• 1 user’s manual

• 1 wrist strap

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.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Display: 1.8” TFT color LCD
Picture Resolution:

Photo: 640x480

Movie: 160x120

Focus Range: 1.5 feet - ∞
Flash Range: 3 - 6 feet

Memory:

16MB built-in memory (approximately 12MB free memory for photo/movie storage)

Photos: Store up to 200 photos (photo size = 640x480 resolution in JPEG format)

Movies: Record up to 5 minutes of movies (movie size = 160x120 resolution in Motion
JPEG format)

Kidizoom Camera™ supports up to a 2GB Secure Digital (SD) memory card (not
included) for memory expansion.

Supported File Formats:

Photo: JPEG (up to 2 Mega pixels at 1632x1224 resolution)

Movie: Kidizoom Camera™ Motion JPEG
Supported Hardware:

A/V cable for TV connection (included)
USB cable for PC connection (included)
SD memory cards (not included) up to 2GB

Introduction

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GETTING STARTED

BATTERY INSTALLATION

Note: Adult assembly is required for battery installation. Tools required for battery

installation: screwdriver (not included).

• Make sure the camera is turned OFF.

• Locate the battery covers on the bottom of the camera. Loosen the screws using a
screwdriver and remove the battery covers.

• Install 4 new “AA” batteries (2 on each side) as illustrated below. (The use of new,
alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum performance.)

• Replace the battery covers 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. Pressing the Reset Button
will erase all data in the Kidizoom Camera™ internal memory, but it will not erase any
data saved on an SD memory card (not included) if one is being used.

Recommendation:

When the batteries in Kidizoom Camera™ run out or are taken out for more than a
few minutes, the data in the internal memory may be lost. We recommend using an SD
memory card (not included) and setting it as the default for saving photos or movies taken
by Kidizoom Camera™. If an SD memory card (not included) is not used, remember
to copy your photos and movies from the camera’s internal memory to a PC before the
batteries run out or are taken out.

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 and movies
from Kidizoom Camera™ to a PC 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.

WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.

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Getting Started

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SD MEMORY CARD INSERTION

Kidizoom Camera™ supports up to a 2GB Secure Digital (SD) memory card (not

included) for memory expansion.

• Make sure the camera is turned OFF.

• Open the battery cover on the right side (as you are facing the camera’s LCD screen).

• Locate the SD card slot inside.

• Insert the SD card (not included) as illustrated below.

• Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw. Do not over-tighten the screw.

CHANGING THE FACEPLATE

1. Gently lift up the lower part of faceplate and remove the

faceplate from the Kidizoom Camera™.

2. Insert the new faceplate by placing the hooks into the holes as illustrated

on the right.

3. Press the lower part of the faceplate against the camera to secure it in

place.

TO BEGIN USING KIDIZOOM CAMERA™

• Press the ON/OFF Button to turn on the camera. After turning

on, Kidizoom Camera™ 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, Movies, Photo Workshop, Games and System

Settings.

• To increase or decrease the volume, press the up or down Volume Buttons .

• To connect to a TV or PC, follow the instructions in Connecting to a TV or Connecting

to a PC below.

• Press the ON/OFF Button again to turn the unit off.

SD card

Main Menu

To Begin Using Kidizoom Camera™