VTech KidiCom MAX Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide

The full KidiCom MAX® User's Manual can be found online at

http://www.vtech.co.uk/tutorials/kidicommax

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Getting Started

Register your KidiCom MAX® to get:

• A one-year limited warranty

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• Additional FREE VTech® apps

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• Kid-safe chatting with KidiConnect

®

• Access to Parent Settings where you can manage your child’s
apps, set time limits, and more

1. CHARGE your KidiCom MAX

®

using the supplied adaptor. A

flashing green light indicates charging is in progress. The light will
stop flashing when the device is fully charged. A full charge takes
about 3.5 hours. The battery should be fully charged before the
first use and system update.

2. SET UP the device by following the on-screen prompts to connect

to Wi-Fi, select a time zone, and create a Parent Settings passcode.

3. DOWNLOAD and install an important update to your KidiCom MAX

®

.

4. REGISTER your KidiCom MAX

®

by creating a Learning LodgeTM account.

5. UNLOCK KidiConnect

®

at the end of registration and install the

app on your mobile device.

6. ENJOY fun learning games, silly photos, kid-safe chatting and more!

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Please see the Warranty Sheet for details.

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For first-time registration and designated content only.

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Back Button

Home Button

Camera Button

Capacitive

Touch Screen

Help Button

Microphone

Rotating Camera

Talk Button

Battery Charging

Indicator Light

Key Features

Headphone Jack

Micro-USB/Charger
Port

microSD Card Slot

(microSD card not included)

Volume -/+ Buttons

Power Button

Camera Button – Press this for instant access to the camera.

Talk Button – Press this to send a quick voice message. If you want to choose

a contact first, press the button once then touch the Change Friend icon. If
you want to keep sending messages to the same person without choosing a
contact, you can hold down the button while you talk, and it will record your
voice. Let the button go to send the message.

Shortcut Buttons

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Parent Settings

To enter Parent Settings, touch the profile icon in
the corner of your child’s Home screen. A Parents
icon will appear. Touch that icon, then input your

passcode on the pop-up screen.
With Parent Settings, you can control the way

your child plays by adding or removing content,
setting time limits, managing access to the Web,

and adjusting device settings.

Adding or Removing Content

Browse Learning LodgeTM for a selection of
age-appropriate educational apps that have been

approved by VTech

®

learning experts. If you’re

looking for common Android apps outside the
VTech

®

ecosystem, go to Device Settings and
select Get Other Apps to find instructions on how
to install a third-party app store.

You can manage any new content you add through the following menu
options:

•VTech

®

App Manager—Come here to download or uninstall any content

you’ve purchased from Learning LodgeTM. You can also uninstall some
of the content that was included with the system.

• App Settings—If you download content from a third-party app store, it

will not appear in your child’s profile until you come here and give them
permission to use the app.

Setting Time Limits

Select Time Controls from the Parent Settings menu to limit the
amount of time your child is allowed to play per day or to mark certain

hours of the day as off limits.

Managing Web Access

The Web Browser creates a kid-safe environment by only allowing
your child to visit sites that have been pre-screened by VTech® for

their age-appropriate content. You can add additional sites to your
child’s Browser (or remove sites) by selecting Approved Sites from the

Parent Settings menu.

Adjusting Device Settings

There are several other options in Parent Settings that will allow you
to control your device’s Wi-Fi connection, edit your child’s profile

information or your Learning Lodge

®

account information, and manage

detailed device settings.

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If You Forget Your Parent Settings Passcode

If you forget your Parent Settings passcode, go to the passcode
screen and enter the number 9876543210. We'll send you an email to
tell you your passcode.

Charging the Device

To charge the device, first plug the AC Adaptor cable into the micro-USB
port on the KidiCom MAX

®

. Then, plug the Adaptor into a wall socket.

You can also charge the device by plugging the larger end of the USB
cable into a computer’s USB port.

Specification of Power Adaptor:

Output: 5V DC
WARNING: All packing materials, such as tape, plastic

sheets, packaging locks, removable tags, cable ties and
packaging screws are not part of this toy, and should be
discarded for your child's safety.

Note: Please keep this Quick Start Guide as it contains
important information.

Battery disposal/recycling

As a responsible distributor, VTech is committed to ensuring the correct
disposal and reducing the environmental damage they can cause.

VTech offers a returns program for products with inaccessible batteries
(i.e. built-in Lithium Polymer batteries). Please email consumer_services@
vtech.com with the subject "battery disposal" to obtain a returns form.

Care & Maintenance

1. Keep your KidiCom MAX® out of direct sunlight and away from direct

sources of heat.

Other Information

Power Adaptor

Micro-USB Port Micro-USB Port

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2. Turn off your KidiCom MAX® when not using it for an extended period

of time.

3. Avoid dropping your KidiCom MAX

®

and NEVER try to dismantle it.

4. Always keep your KidiCom MAX

®

away from water.

5. Examine the power adaptor periodically for conditions that may result

in the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons (such as damage
to the output cord, pins, housing or other parts). In the event of such
conditions, the adaptor should not be used until properly repaired or
replaced.

6. The toy is only to be connected to Class II equipment bearing the

following symbol

).

7. Keep the rubber cover of the micro USB port closed tightly while it

is not in use in order to prevent dust or water from getting into the
micro USB port.

Cleaning the KidiCom MAX® Touch Screen

• Slightlydampenasoft,lint-freeclothwithalittlewaterandwipethe

screen to loosen dirt.

• Useacleananddryclothtowipethescreendry.Repeatthesetwo

steps as needed.

Cleaning the KidiCom MAX® Cabinet

• KeepyourKidiCom MAX® clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.

Never use solvents or abrasives.

Standard guidelines for adaptor toys and electrically operated products

• Thetoyisnotintendedforchildrenunder3yearsold.

• As with all electrical products, precautions should be used and

observed during handling and use to prevent electric shock.

• Donotleavethetoypluggedinforextendedperiodsoftime.

• ThetoyshallonlybeusedwithatransformerfortoyswithoutputDC5V.

• Nevercleanaplugged-intoywithliquid.

• Neverusemorethanoneadaptor.

• Theadaptorisnotatoy.

• Ifthe USB cable is damaged, it cannot be used and must be replaced

with a recommended cable. Please visit www.vtech.co.uk or contact our
Customer Service hotline on 01235 546810 (from UK), or [phone]
(outside UK) for more information and to purchase a replacement.

• This battery is recyclable, please follow your local recyling regulations

Instructions to parents: “Transformers and power supplies for toys are not
intended to be used as toys, and the use of these products by children
shall be under the full supervision of parents.”

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Disposal of batteries and product

The crossed-out wheelie bin symbols on products and batteries, or on their
respective packaging, indicates they must not be disposed of in domestic

waste as they contain substances that can be damaging to the
environment and human health.

The chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb, where marked, indicate that
the battery contains more than the specified value of mercury
(Hg), cadmium (Cd) or lead (Pb) set out in Battery Directive
(2006/66/EC).

The solid bar indicates that the product was placed on the market
after 13th August, 2005.

Help protect the environment by disposing of your product or
batteries responsibly.

For more information, please visit: www.recycle-more.co.uk;

www.recyclenow.com.

WARNING

A very small percentage of the public, due to an existing condition,
may experience epileptic seizures or momentary loss of consciousness
when viewing certain types of flashing colours or patterns, especially
on television. While the

KidiCom MAX

®

does not contribute to any
additional risks, we do recommend that parents supervise their children
while they play video games. If your child experiences dizziness, altered
vision, disorientation, or convulsions, discontinue use immediately and
consult your doctor. Please note that focusing on an LCD screen at close
range for a prolonged period of time may cause fatigue or discomfort. We
recommend that children take a 15-minute break for every hour of play.

Caution

When not charging the battery or connected to a computer, close the
USB port cover on the

KidiCom MAX

®

for safety.

Only use the

VTech® Power Adaptor and Micro-USB cable to charge

your device.
Using a different charger may damage your

KidiCom MAX

®

.

Please note: VTech is the only service provider that is authorised to
replace the battery on your

KidiCom MAX

®

. Any attempt to remove

or replace the battery by a third party or by yourself may damage your

KidiCom MAX

®

and will void your warranty. If you feel your battery

needs a service, please contact VTech's Consumer Services Department.

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OTHER NOTES:
Static electricity may cause the KidiCom MAX

®

to malfunction. In some
cases, the game play score stored in the device memory may be lost. In
cases where KidiCom MAX

®

is malfunctioning due to static electricity, reset
the device by pressing and holding the Power button for 10 seconds until
the unit turns off. Then, press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds
to turn the unit on again. Or, if the static electricity malfunction occurred
during the downloading process, disconnect the USB cable, delete the
corrupted file, then reset the device as described above. Then reconnect
the USB cable and restart the download process.

For more information and troubleshooting tips, visit
www.vtech.co.uk/support
Note: Maximum output voltage

150mV.

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the
personal use of a consumer or other uses in which it does not receive
remuneration to:

(i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”)
and/or

(ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a
personal activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed
to provide AVC video.

No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional
information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C. See

http://www.mpegla.com

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Creating and developing the KidiCom MAX® is accompanied by a
responsibility that we at

VTech® take very seriously. We make every
effort to ensure the accuracy of the information that forms the value of
our products. However, errors sometimes can occur. It is important for
you to know that we stand behind our products and encourage you to
call our Consumer Services Department at 01235 546810 (from UK), or
[phone] (outside UK), with any problems and/or suggestions
that you might have. A service representative will be happy to help you.

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

VTech® Electronics Europe PLC and its suppliers assume no responsibility
for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this handbook. VTech

®

Electronics Europe PLC and its suppliers assume no responsibility for
any loss or claims by third parties that may arise through the use of this
software. VTech

®

Electronics Europe PLC and its suppliers assume no
responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a
result of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs. Be sure to make backup
copies of important data on other media to protect against data loss.

Company: VTech

®

Electronics Europe PLC

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Address: Napier Court, Abingdon Science Park, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 3YT.
Phone : [phone] (from UK), or [phone] (outside UK)
Hereby, VTech

®

Electronics Europe BV declares that the radio equipment
type 1695 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of
the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet
address: www.vtech.com/re-directive.

This radio equipment operates with radio frequency at 2.4GHz with
maximum radio-frequency power < 0.1W.

USB cable with ferrite must be used with this equipment to ensure
compliance with the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC limits.

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®

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®

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