Vtech Kidizoom DUO DX User Manual

Parent’s Guide

91-003699-000US

INTRODUCTION

Kidizoom® Duo DX is a fun and easy-to-use digital camera with two

lenses: a front camera and a sele camera. Take photos or group pictures with funny photo effects. You can also take videos with live face lters.

The camera also features a built-in ash and a voice-recording feature with ve different voice-changing effects. There are also fun augmentedreality (AR) games, classic games and creativity features which allow you to enhance your photos with a variety of frames, stamps and wacky effects.

PRODUCT LAYOUT AND BUTTONS

Viewnder

Shutter Button

Rotary Ring

Camera Selector Button

Flash

Front Camera

Directional Pad

Volume Button

Headphone

Jack

Rear Sele

Camera

(D-Pad)

Home Button

Playback

Button

USB Port microSD

Card Slot

Zoom Wheel

OK Button

Star Button

On/Off Button

Microphone

Delete Button

FEATURES

On/Off Button

Press this button to turn the camera on or off.

Camera Selector Button When in Camera mode, press this button to toggle between the Front

Camera and Rear Sele Camera. Shutter Button

Press this button to take a photo, or to start and stop video recording.

TIP: If you prefer a left-handed Shutter button, you can interchange the Camera Selector button and the Shutter button functions. Please refer to the Camera Settings section on page 19.

D-Pad

Press these buttons to move the cursor and to make selections.

Flash Shortcut

switch between different ash modes.

Timer Shortcut

to toggle the Timer mode On and Off.

Home Button

Press this button to go to the Main Menu or go back to the previous submenu.

OK Button

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

Tip: The OK button can also be used to take a photo in Camera mode. Star Button

Press this button to add effects to photos and videos or to display the effects menu in other modes.

Rotary Ring

Turn the Rotary Ring to add or change the color lter effect in Camera or Video modes.

Volume Button Press the Volume button and then left or right on the D-pad to adjust

the volume.

Delete Button

Press this button to delete a photo, video or voice le.

Zoom Wheel

Push this button upwards to zoom in and downwards to zoom out.

: When in Camera mode, press up on the D-pad to

: When in Camera mode, press down on the D-pad

USB Port

Plug the included USB cable into this port to connect to your computer for data transfer.

MicroSD Card Slot

Insert a microSD card (not included) here for memory expansion.

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• Kidizoom® Duo DX

• USB cable (for data transfer only)

• Wrist strap

• Parent’s guide

WARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets,

NOTE:

ATTENTION : Pour la sécurité de votre enfant, débarrassez-vous

NOTE : Il est conseillé de conserver ce guide des parents car il

packaging locks, removable tags, cable ties and packaging screws are not part of this toy, and should be discarded for your child’s safety. Please keep this parent’s guide as it contains important information.

de tous les produits d’emballage tels que rubans adhésifs, feuilles de plastique, attaches, étiquettes et vis d’emballage. Ils ne font pas partie du jouet.

comporte des informations importantes.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Display 2.4" TFT color LCD

Front Camera High Resolution Mode:

2560 x 1920 (5MP) for regular photos 1600 x 1200 (2MP) for photos with a camera effect Low Resolution Mode: 640 x 480 (0.3MP)

Rear Sele Camera

1600 x 1200 (High) / 640 x 480 (Low) Resolution adjustment is found in Settings

320 x 240 640 x 480 when taking video without effects using

a microSD card

Photo Resolution

Video Resolution

Video Length limit per le

Digital Zoom 4X

Focus Range 1.5 feet - ∞

Flash Range 3 - 9 feet

Internal Memory 256MB built-in memory (shared with program data;

File Format Photos: Standard Baseline JPEG

Memory Card Format and

Capacity

Connectivity USB 2.0 cable included for data transfer to and

Batteries 4 AA (LR6) alkaline batteries

Optimal Operating Temperature

10 minutes when using a microSD card

actual memory available for user storage will be

less)

Videos: AVI (Motion JPEG)

microSD / microSDHC card (not included) with

capacity from 1 GB to 32 GB and FAT or FAT32

format

from computer

32-104°F (0-40°C)

STORAGE CAPACITY FOR REFERENCE

Media Quality

Photos

Video

(min)

MP3 (min)

NOTE: Estimations are based on normal lighting conditions. Actual capacity varies depending on shooting environment.

The video length limit is ve minutes per le when using the internal memory and 10 minutes per le when using a memory card.

0.3 MP 1,570 151,700 303,500

5.0 MP 140 13,800 27,700

320 x 240 8 770 1,550

640 x 480 N/A 320 650

128 kbps 170 16,600 33,200

Internal

Memory

16GB card 32GB card

GETTING STARTED

BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Note: Adult assistance is required for battery installation.

1. Make sure the camera is turned Off.

2. Locate the battery covers on the handles of the camera. Open the battery covers separately by pressing each trigger inwards.

3. Remove old batteries by pulling up on one end of each battery.

4. Install 4 new AA batteries (2 on each side) as illustrated.

5. Replace each battery cover and make sure it clicks into position.

BATTERY NOTICE

• Use new alkaline batteries for maximum performance.

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

• Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbonzinc) or rechargeable, or new and used batteries.

• Do not use damaged batteries.

• Insert batteries with the correct polarity.

• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.

• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.

• Remove batteries during long periods of non-use.

• Do not dispose of batteries in re.

• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

• Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging

(if removable).

• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.

MEMORY CARD INSTALLATION

• Kidizoom® Duo DX is compatible with microSD/microSDHC memory

cards up to 32GB (memory cards sold separately).

• Make sure the camera is

turned Off.

• Locate the microSD Card Slot at the bottom of the camera.

• Pull up the rubber cover.

• Insert the memory card as

illustrated.

• Once the memory card is

detected, it will be used as the default memory source of the camera.

• To remove the memory card from the slot, push the card once and it will eject.

NOTE: If a memory card is being used, data stored in the internal memory cannot be accessed by the camera unless the memory card is removed. To prevent accidental data loss, make sure to back up all important data from your memory card before using it in the camera.

TO BEGIN USING KIDIZOOM® DUO DX

• Press the On/Off button to turn the camera on.

• If it is the rst time that you are turning the camera on, the Try-Me demo video will start playing. Press the Shutter button to exit the TryMe demo mode. The Try-Me demo will be disabled and will not play again.

• After the camera exits demo mode, set the time and date. Press up

or down on the D-pad to select the correct day, month, year, hour and

minute. Press left or right on the D-pad to jump to the previous or the next item. Finally, press the OK button to conrm the setting. If you wish to change the date and time later, you may do so in Settings.

• After the Try-Me demo mode has been disabled and you turn the camera on, the Camera mode preview screen will be activated and you can start taking photos.

• Press the Home button to go to the Main Menu to access other activities.

• Press the On/Off button again to turn the camera off.

BATTERY STATUS

When the screen shows the Low Battery icon , we recommend installing a fresh set of batteries as soon as possible. The unit will not function properly when it shows the Batteries Exhausted icon . New batteries should be inserted before further use.

AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF

To preserve battery life, the Kidizoom® Duo DX camera will automatically shut off after three minutes without operation in Camera or Video modes. In other modes, the auto-off time is two minutes. While using Wacky Slideshow, the auto-off time is 15 minutes.

CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER

You can connect Kidizoom® Duo DX to a PC or Mac computer using the included USB cable. Once connected, you can transfer les between the camera and computer. Please follow these steps to make the connection. NOTE: The USB connection does not charge the camera’s batteries.

• Turn the camera Off before connecting to a computer.

• Pull up the rubber cover of the USB Port on the bottom of the camera.

• Insert the USB cable (small end) into the USB Port on the camera.

• Insert the larger end of the USB cable into a USB Port on your computer. A USB Port is usually marked with this symbol:

• Two removable drives called VTech 5200 and VT SYSTEM will open on your computer after you have connected. VTech 5200 is for storage of your data. VT SYSTEM is for storage of system data and cannot be accessed. If there is a memory card in the camera, the removable drive will show the content of the memory card only.

To avoid any potential damage to your Kidizoom

• When the cable is not connected to the camera, ensure that the rubber cover fully covers the USB Port of the camera.

• Please ensure that the microSD Card Slot rubber cover of the camera is tted in place properly.

Duo DX:

NOTE: Once the camera is connected to your computer, do not insert or remove a memory card and do not disconnect the camera while

les are transferring. To back up photo or video les taken by the camera:

• Locate and open the DCIM folder on the removable VTech 5200 drive.

• Your photo and video les will be organized in subfolders such as 100VTECH. Copy and paste your photo and video les onto a location on your computer to back them up.

To back up voice les recorded by the camera:

• Open the VOICE folder on the removable VTech 5200 drive.

• Copy and paste the voice les to a location on your computer.

To transfer MP3 les to the camera:

• Open the MUSIC folder on the removable VTech 5200 drive.

• Copy and paste your MP3 les from your computer into the MUSIC folder on the removable VTech 5200 drive.

To transfer photo or video les to the camera:

• Select the photo or video les you would like to transfer from your computer rst.

• Locate and open the DOWNLOAD folder on the removable VTech 5200 drive, then copy and paste photo les into the PHOTO subfolder, or VIDEO subfolder for video les.

NOTE:

• Do not transfer photo or video les created by other cameras to the

Kidizoom

After you have nished, disconnect the camera by following the

steps to safely remove hardware from your computer. You can then physically disconnect the USB cable and the camera from your computer.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPUTER CONNECTION:

Microsoft

Mac OS X 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, macOS 10.12, 10.13 or 10.14. USB port required.

Duo DX, as these le formats may not be compatible.

Windows® 7, Windows® 8 or Windows® 10 operating systems.

ACTIVITIES

Home Menu

• Press the Home button to go to the Main

Menu and select an activity.

• Use the D-pad to select a mode and press OK to conrm selection.

• You can change the wallpaper to a preset picture, or you can select a photo you’ve taken. Please see the Settings section for more information.

1. Camera

In Camera mode, you can take normal photos, self-portrait photos or pictures with funny effects. Press the Camera Selector button to change between the Front Camera and Rear Sele Camera. Use

the Zoom Wheel anytime for the digital zoom function and press the Shutter button or OK button to take a photo.

Photo Effects and Picture Modes

To add a photo effect, press left or right on the D-pad to select an effect, or press the Star button to go to the photo effect menu to select a photo effect by type.

To add or change the color lter effect, turn the Rotary Ring when in Camera mode. The lter will also affect any other photo effects selected.

The 3X Photo Burst mode will take three photos in one shutter press. Flash and color lter effects are disabled in this mode to achieve fast and continuous capture.

The Auto-Portrait Picture mode will let you take sele pictures automatically. Face the Sele Camera and listen for the words “Say cheese!” The camera will initiate a countdown and take a picture. Please ensure adequate lighting conditions and keep the camera steady to assist face detection.

NOTE: If the camera volume is muted, the words “Say cheese!” will not be heard.

Self-Timer

Turn the self-timer on from the Settings menu to enable a countdown period before taking a photo. From the preview screen, you can also press down on the D-pad to turn the self-timer on or off.

Flash

By default, the camera Flash will be set to Auto-Flash the camera automatically determines whether the Flash is needed.

Press up on the D-pad to change to Always-Flash

modes if desired.

NOTE: Camera Flash will not be available in these conditions:

• 3X Photo Burst mode

• When using the Sele Camera

• If the low battery icon is displayed WARNING: Turn off the Auto-Flash when taking

a close-up photo of a face to avoid eye discomfort.

mode, in which

or Disable-Flash

2. Video

In Video mode you can take normal videos, videos with funny live lters, and you can also add a color lter effect. Select the Video mode icon in the Main Menu and press the OK button to get started.

Taking Normal Videos

• Press the Shutter button or OK button to start

or stop recording.

• Use the Zoom Wheel anytime for the digital

zoom function.

• To add or change the color lter effect, turn the

Rotary Ring when in Video mode and before beginning to lm. The lter will also affect any selected video themes.

Selecting a Live Face Filter

• You can select a Live Face Filter by pressing

left or right on the D-pad and pressing the

OK button to conrm the selection. Press the Shutter button to start recording, and the

lter will follow your movement.

• Press the Star button to go to the Live Face

Filter menu to view all lters and select a lter to use.

NOTE:

Please ensure adequate lighting conditions and keep the camera steady to assist face detection.

3. Collage Camera

With Collage Camera, you can make collage pictures by taking several photos in sequence.

First, press left or right on the D-pad to select a layout.

In the selected layout, follow the frames to take pictures of your friends or yourself using the Shutter button or OK button. If you want to retake the last frame, just press the Delete button.

When all the collage frame's pictures are taken, press the OK button to conrm and save the picture. You can review your collage pictures anytime in Playback mode.

4. Playback

Press the Playback button to view your photos and videos.

• Press up or down on the D-pad to view the previous or next le.

• Use the Zoom Wheel to zoom out and view the les as thumbnails. Then, use the Zoom Wheel to zoom in and return to a full screen view.

• Press the OK button to play a video. While playing the video, press left on the D-pad to rewind or right on the D-pad to fast forward, both

at 2X the speed. Press the button again to change the speed to 4X. Press it one more time or press the OK button to return to 1X speed.

• When zoomed in on a photo, use the D-pad to pan to a different part of the photo. Use the Zoom Wheel to zoom out or press the OK button to return to standard viewing.

• Press the Star button to show the wallpaper menu. Select Yes to set the current photo as the Main Menu wallpaper.

5. Music Player

In Music Player mode, you can listen to your own MP3 les in the MUSIC folder of the internal camera memory or memory card. You need to transfer MP3 les to the camera from your computer before using this function.

• The music les/folders will appear and play in alphabetical order.

• Press up or down on the D-pad to navigate and press the OK button to play a music le or enter a folder to explore the les inside.

• When viewing the contents of a folder, if you want to exit the current folder, select the back icon

on the rst row of the list.

• When a song is playing, press left or right on the D-pad to fast forward or rewind. Press the OK button to pause or resume playback.

• If you want to delete the highlighted le, press the Delete button.

• Press the Star button to go to the Music Options menu to change the music player options.

Music Options Menu

Press left and right on the D-pad to set the options:

• Set Shufe to ON to play the music in a random order.

• Set Repeat to ONE to loop the currently playing song. Repeat to ALL will keep playing all music les in the folder.

Press the Star button to return to the player. NOTE: The automatic shut-off function is disabled when music is playing.

6. Wacky Slideshow

In Wacky Slideshow, you can view the photos on the camera as a slideshow with funny effects.

There is a time delay between each photo that can be changed (see settings information below). There are also several different transition effects that can be seen when the photos change.

Note: The photos will not be saved with the Wacky Slideshow effects. This is only for viewing in this mode.

Press the Star button to go to the Wacky Slideshow menu and adjust the settings:

• Background Music: Choose among three songs or turn off music

• Wacky Effects: On or Off

• Shufe: On or Off

• Delay: Set time gap between photos

7. Creative Tools

Press left or right on the D-pad to scroll through the functions and press the OK button to make a selection.

In Photo Editor, you can add photo frames, stamps, special effects and fantasy effects to a photo.

Press up or down on the D-pad to view photos, then press the OK button to conrm your selection and start editing. An editing menu will appear.

Use the D-pad to choose a function and press the OK button to begin.

Photo Editor

Photo Frames

Choose this function to add a photo frame to your photo. Press left or right on the D-pad to select a frame, then press the OK button to conrm your selection.

Stamps

Choose this function to add a stamp to your photo. Press left or right on the D-pad to choose a stamp, then press up or down to enlarge or shrink it. Press the OK button to conrm your selection, then use the D-pad to position the stamp. Finally, press the OK button again to apply the stamp to the photo.

Special Effects

Choose this function to add distortion, kaleidoscope or color lter effects to your photo. Press left or right on the D-pad to choose an effect, then press up or down to change the size of the area to which it will be applied. Press the OK button to conrm your selection. Use the D-pad to move the effect to where you would like to apply it, then press the OK button to add it to the photo.

For color lter effects, simply select the effect, then press the OK button to apply it.

Note: Generating a special effect on your camera may take more than one minute.

Fantasy Effects

Choose this function to add a fantasy effect to your photo. Press left or right on the D-pad to select an effect, then press the OK button to apply the effect.

Undo

Choose this function to undo the last edit.

Save As

Choose this function to save the photo that you edited as a new le. Note: The process of saving an edited photo with a distortion effect may

take more than one minute.

B. Animation Maker

Animation Maker is a tool for creating your own stop-motion animations. Sample demo projects are available in the project selection screen. Within this menu, you can view the sample animations and add, view or edit your own projects. Press up or down on the D-pad to select a project. Then press left or right on the D-pad to select a function and press the OK button to continue. To delete a project, press the Delete button to display the delete menu, and select Yes to conrm.

NOTE: The demo projects are for reference only. They cannot be edited, deleted or saved as videos.

Play Animation

You can preview your animation with fun background music. While playing the animation, press the OK button to stop and return to the project.

Edit Project

Here you can further edit a project:

Add frames

Play animation

Save as video

Advanced options

Take more photos after the newest frame. (Maximum number of frames = 100)

Preview the animation with the selected background music.

Save the animation as a video (AVI le) to watch or share on a computer. (It may take a few minutes to save the animation as a video)

Change the settings:

• Animation speed

• Background music

• Overlay of the last frame on the preview

screen

New Project

In the preview screen, you can start taking photos. This series of photos will become the frames of your animation. When completed, the photos you took can be played continuously as an animation. In the preview screen, press the OK button or Shutter button to take a photo when the camera icon is highlighted. The last image taken will be overlaid on the screen to help line up the next photo. Press left or right on the D-pad after you are nished taking photos and the project selection screen will appear. Press left or right to play the animation, further edit it or create a new project.

NOTE: You can delete the frame currently being viewed by pressing the Delete button to display the delete frame menu, then select Yes to conrm and continue.

With the Silly Face Detector, you can take a picture of your friend and it

will tell you how silly or smart your friend is!

First, make sure the entire face is in the center of the frame. When the frame turns to green, it means that a face has been detected. Press the OK button to start the scanning process and the result will appear in a few seconds. To see the last three results, press left or right on the

D-pad. NOTE: All results in Silly Face Detector are generated randomly and

are just for fun. D.

In Voice Recorder mode, you can record your

own voice for up to 10 minutes per recording.

• Press the OK button to start recording when

• Press the OK button to play back the

• From the playlist, press left or right on the D-pad to highlight the

Silly Face Detector

Voice Recorder

the record icon is highlighted the OK button again to stop recording. After

recording, it will show the playlist of saved recordings automatically.

recording when the play icon is highlighted again to pause.

record icon

play the selected le.

and record a new voice le, or the play icon to

. Press

. Press the OK button

• To add a voice-changing effect to an existing recording, press left

or right on the D-pad to move the highlight to the Effects icon . Press OK button or Star button to go to the Voice-Changing Effects

menu.

From the Voice-Changing Effects menu, use the D-pad to select a voice- changing effect and press the OK button to add the effect. To save the altered recording as a new le, use the D-pad to highlight the Save As

and press the OK button to start the saving process. You will

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automatically be returned to the playlist after the saving process completes.

8. Games

There are ve built-in games on the Kidizoom® Duo DX. From the Games menu, use the D-pad to select a game and press the OK button

to enter the selected game.

WARNING: Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings while playing Augmented Reality (AR) camera games.

A. Chomp Challenge (AR game)

It’s time for a chomp challenge! Position your

face at the center of the screen, and when the

correct food comes out, pretend to chomp down on it to score. Stay still and don't chew when the non-food items appear! Be careful, if you miss

more than 2 of the target food items you will

have to repeat the level before advancing.

B. Save the Ocean (AR game)

Help clean the ocean by picking up litter. Move the camera around and press the OK button when the garbage is in the target. Be careful not to touch the living sea creatures that may get in the way.

C. Monster Detector (AR game)

Find the right colors to discover monsters all

around you!

First, observe the color sequence and press OK to continue. Next, move the camera around to nd those colors in the world around you in the correct order. When you nd the correct color, position it in the middle of the target on your screen and the target will ash red before moving on to the next color you need to nd. Once you nd all the colors in the correct order, a monster will appear for you to battle. Keep it in the center of the target and press the OK button repeatedly to capture it.

Select the Monster Book icon to check out all the monsters that you have captured in the game.

D. Sushi Mania

In this game, you’re the master sushi chef! As

customers make their orders, assemble the correct rice and toppings to keep them happy.

E. Bounce Around

Use the D-pad to bounce the ball off the shuttle and break all the blocks to progress.

Game Time Limit

By default, the ve built-in games have no time limit. To set a daily game time limit, go to Parental Settings from the Settings menu.

9. Settings

Press left and right on the D-pad to choose a setting to adjust. A. Set Wallpaper

Set your favorite wallpaper or use one of your own photos as the background of the Main Menu.

Press up or down on the D-pad to select your favorite wallpaper and press the OK button to conrm. To set one of your own photos as the

wallpaper, select the photo icon Then select the photo you would like to use and press the OK button to conrm.

B. Memory

Review the status of the camera’s internal memory or of the memory card (if one is inserted). There are three advanced options:

1. Erase All Photos and Videos

This will delete all les in the DCIM and DOWNLOAD folders in the internal memory or memory card (if one is inserted).

2. Format

This will erase all data in the internal memory or memory card

(if one is inserted).

to go to the photo selection screen.

3. Factory Reset

Factory Reset will erase the contents stored in the internal memory

and reset all system settings to factory default, e.g. le index, photo resolution, game level and captured game faces.

NOTE: If a memory card is being used, data stored in the internal memory cannot be accessed on the camera unless the memory card is removed. When the internal memory of the Kidizoom getting full, or when the le indexes are used up, back up all the les from the camera’s internal memory to your computer and then delete the les in the camera’s internal memory to free up space.

C. Camera Settings

This menu allows you to adjust various camera options. Press up or down on the D-pad to select an item and press the OK button to toggle the options.

Front Camera Resolution – For the best picture quality, please select

high resolution

like to have room to save more pictures. Indoor Light Frequency – The default frequency is set according to

your region. Please leave your camera set to the default value unless you are traveling.

Left-Handed Shutter Button – Set the left-handed Shutter button to On or Off. When this option is set to On, the functions of the Camera Selector button and the Shutter button will be interchanged.

D. Date & Time

This menu shows the current date and time. To change the date or time, press the OK button and use the D-pad to adjust the settings. After entering the Set Date & Time menu, use the D-pad to change the settings. When nished, press the OK button to exit this menu.

E. Language

Choose from a list of available languages to change the text interface of the camera.

F. Parental Controls

The Parental Controls menu allows you to limit playtime for the ve games.

Press and hold the Star button until you see a pop-up message asking for a passcode. Use the D-pad to enter the two-digit answer to the equation and press the OK button to proceed.

or choose low resolution if you would

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On the next screen, you can choose from the following options: No limit – This is the default option in which games can be played for

any amount of time. Disable games – This will disable all games and the Games submenu

will be hidden from the Main Menu. 15 / 30 / 60 / 90 minutes per day – When the accumulated game play

time reaches the selected time limit, the player cannot play any games until the following day.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

1. Keep the camera clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.

2. Keep the camera out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat source.

3. Remove the batteries when the camera is not in use for an extended period of time.

4. Do not drop the camera on a hard surface and do not expose it to moisture or immerse it in water.

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 ashing colors or patterns.

While Kidizoom

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 doctor.

Please note that focusing on and handling a Kidizoom® Duo DX

camera at close range as a game controller 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.

Duo DX does not contribute to any additional risks,

TROUBLESHOOTING

Please try these solutions if you experience difculty operating your

Kidizoom® Duo DX camera.

Problem Solution

Camera stops working 1. Let the camera sit for a few minutes

Image taken is not

clear

Cannot connect to

computer

Memory card can’t be

detected

Cannot save les Check if the memory card is full.

without batteries, then replace the batteries.

2. Turn the camera ON. It should now work properly.

3. If the camera does not work, install a brand new set of batteries.

1. Check if the camera is held steadily.

2. Make sure the lighting conditions of the shooting environment are good.

3. Check to see if the camera lens protection window is clean.

Check the connections on the USB cable between the camera and the computer and review the appropriate connection procedure in this manual.

1. Check if the memory card is correctly inserted.

2. Check to see if the memory card is the supported type. The camera can only support microSD and microSDHC cards.

3. Check to see if the le system of your memory card is FAT or FAT32. Kidizoom Duo DX does not support NTFS or exFAT le systems. Back up all important data and reformat your card in a supported format.

If there is no memory card inserted, check

the Kidizoom

Duo DX internal memory.

Can’t view transferred video or photo les

Screen displays

incorrectly

1. Check if the transferred les are in the

correct directory on the Kidizoom DX. Photos should be in the DOWNLOAD/

PHOTO folder, and videos should be put in the DOWNLOAD/VIDEO folder when the camera is connected to a computer.

2. Kidizoom

following formats:

• Photos in Standard Baseline JPEG

• Videos in AVI (Motion JPEG) created by

Kidizoom

Turn off the camera and let it sit for a few minutes without batteries, then replace the batteries.

Duo DX only supports the

Duo DX

Duo

HOW TO TAKE A GOOD PHOTO

Are you ready to have fun taking photos? Here are some tips on how to get the best results from your new Kidizoom® Duo DX camera.

Step One

First, slide the wrist strap over your hand to help you hold your new camera properly.

Step Two

There are two ways to look at your subject before you take a photo. You can either use the color LCD screen on the back of the camera, or look through the dual Viewnders above the screen.

Note: What you see via the dual Viewnders may not be exactly the same as the color LCD screen and the nal photo.

Step Three

Now you are ready to take some photos! Make sure you hold your camera as still as you can with both hands.

Step Four

Get close to the subject you are photographing. Be careful not to get so close that the subject appears blurry when you look at the LCD screen. This can take some extra practice, so don’t worry if you don’t get your photo right the rst time.

Step Five

Your camera has an automatic ash that will provide additional light if your subject is in low light. If you are taking outdoor photos on a sunny day, stand with the sun behind you.

Step Six

Listen for the click your camera makes when you take a photo. After you hear the clicking sound, you can take another photo!

Have fun!

KIDIZOOM® DUO DX FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question 1:

I bought a VTech® Kidizoom® Duo DX, but it will not work with my PC. My PC is looking for a driver. I have searched the internet and cannot nd a VTech® camera driver. What can I do?

Answer:

There is no separate driver needed for the Kidizoom® Duo DX. 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 macOS 9.0 and above.

If your computer meets these operating system requirements and is still looking for a driver, please contact your PC manufacturer for further assistance. For earlier operating systems that do not support mass storage, a system upgrade or mass storage device driver may be available. Again, please check with your PC manufacturer.

Question 2:

The pictures I take aren’t matching what I see when I look through the Viewnder. The actual captured image covers a greater area than what the Viewnder shows.

Answer:

The actual image and digital saved image may vary due to the refraction of light through the Viewnder lens. Light bends through the lenses at different angles based on a variety of factors including the distance between the lens and your eyes, the angle at which you are viewing the lenses and even the distance between your eyes. Generally speaking, when the lenses are placed close to the eyes the way they are intended to be, light will refract through the lenses in such a way that it focuses in a tighter and closer area, making the image and the viewing area appear smaller than what is digitally captured.

Question 3: What is the ISO value (light sensitivity) of the Kidizoom Answer:

The Kidizoom® Duo DX uses an auto-ISO value. It automatically adjusts the exposure time and light sensitivity depending on the lighting environment.

Duo DX?

Question 4:

My camera turns on then immediately shuts off.

Answer:

Please make sure you are using new batteries. If the battery contacts are clean and undamaged, the camera should turn on. If the problem persists after normal battery installation, please contact VTech® customer service.

Question 5:

Why are my pictures sometimes grainy and fuzzy? Is there anything I can do to improve the picture quality?

Answer:

In a poorly lit environment, the frame rate (shutter speed) drops to allow for a longer exposure time. Because the shutter is open longer, any movement or unsteadiness in the holding of the camera can result in greater blur. Furthermore, the camera sensor will soften the edges in low light to counteract the darkness by reducing the image noise. This too can sometimes result in a blurred picture. Try to improve the lighting to get better results.

Question 6:

Can you delete a group of pictures at one time, or do they have to be deleted one at a time on the camera?

Answer:

If you connect Kidizoom® Duo DX to your computer and access it or the memory card as an external drive, you can select multiple pictures to delete at one time.

Question 7:

If you accidentally delete the pictures by reformatting, is there any way to get them back?

Answer:

Unfortunately, if you delete the pictures by formatting the internal storage memory, there’s no way to retrieve them. There is third party software that can help recover deleted data from storage, but we do not recommend using this.

Question 8:

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 either the built-in memory or the memory card.

Question 9:

When connecting the camera to my PC's 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.”

Answer:

This is most likely a computer hardware or operating system issue. Please contact your computer manufacturer for support.

Question 10:

I am trying to transfer my pictures to my PC. I connected per the instructions (connecting the USB cable to the camera and PC) and the new drive appears. However, no pictures are automatically transferring. Is there something I need to do at start-up to get the pictures transferred and saved?

Answer:

The picture transfer operation does not start by itself. After you connect the USB cable to your PC and the drive appears ready, you can open the drive, look in the DCIM folder and you should nd the images you’ve captured with the Kidizoom be viewed on the camera, you can do so by moving JPEG image les into the DOWNLOAD/PHOTO folder.

Duo DX. If you wish to transfer images to

Microsoft

in the United States and other countries. Macintosh and Mac logos are trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

and Windows logos are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation

WRIST STRAP ATTACHMENT

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1:

Locate the thread loop on the end of the strap. Insert it into the groove behind the bar and then push the loop through the opening.

Step 2:

Feed the end of the strap up and through the loop and pull it tight.

Step 3:

Make sure the loop is securely tightened around the bar.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Creating and developing VTech® products is accompanied by a responsibility that we at VTech every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information, which 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 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada, or by going to our web site at vtechkids.com and filling out the Contact Us form located under the Customer Support link with any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. A service representative will be happy to help you.

Note:

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.

-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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

Note: The metallic-coated parts on Kidizoom

take very seriously. We make

Duo DX are insulating.

Maximum output voltage / Tension

maximale sur la

sortie haut-parleur

Player / Haut-parleur Headphones / Casque

Wide band characterstic

≤150mV

voltage / Tension

maximale sur la sortie

casque

≥75mV

Supplier's Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: VTECH

Model: 5200

Product name: Kidizoom® Duo DX Responsible Party: VTech Electronics North America, LLC Address: 1156 W. Shure Drive, Suite 200,

Website: vtechkids.com

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Caution: Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Arlington Heights, IL 60004

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Frequently Asked Questions

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