Vtech Kidizoom SmartWatch DX User Manual
© 2015 VTech
Printed in China
91-003090-000
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User’s Manual
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INTRODUCTION
Kidizoom® Smartwatch DX is a great wearable gadget for children! In
addition to showing the time, you can also take photos, shoot videos,
record your voice and play games! Additional fun activities are included.
Connect to VTech's Learning Lodge® to download more fantastic clock
faces and photo effects in different themes, as well as other new games
and applications.
FEATURES (PRODUCT LAYOUT AND BUTTONS )
INTRODUCTION / FEATURES
CAMERA
HOME BUTTON
MICRO USB PORT
SHUTTER BUTTON
MASTER POWER SWITCH
1.44" TOUCH
SCREEN
WRISTBAND
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Master Power Switch
When the switch is down (OFF) , the battery will be disconnected
and the watch will not function. Slide the switch up (ON) to enable
the watch.
Note: It is not necessary to switch off the watch in daily use. Once the
master power switch is off, the watch will stop functioning and after it is
turned on again, the time and date has to be reset.
SHUTTER BUTTON
Press this button to launch the camera and to take photos.
HOME BUTTON
Clock mode - When the screen is off, press the HOME BUTTON to wake up the
watch and see the time.
Home Menu - Press the HOME BUTTON again when it is in clock mode to enter
the home menu, or if it is in another activity, pressing the HOME
BUTTON will take you back to the previous menu.
Turn Off Screen - When the clock is displayed, hold this button down for one
second to turn the display off.
Smart Wake up
This Kidizoom Smartwatch DX allows you to double tap the screen
to wake up the watch and view the current time. For best results, we
recommend tapping the screen with the pad of your nger and not your
nger nail or other tools.
Micro USB
Connect to the computer with the included micro USB cable to transfer
les to a computer and to charge the watch.
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• 1 Kidizoom® Smartwatch DX (with built-in Li-ion polymer battery*)
• 1 micro USB cable
• 1 user’s manual
* Battery is not replaceable.
WARNING: All packing materials, such as tape, plastic sheets,
packaging locks and tags are not part of this toy, and
should be discarded for your child’s safety.
ATTENTION: Pour la sécurité de votre enfant, débarrassez-vous
de tous les produits d’emballage tels que rubans
adhésifs, feuilles de plastique, attaches et étiquettes.
Ils ne font pas partie du jouet.
The battery in this product must not be disposed of with household waste.
This battery is recyclable. Please follow your local recycling regulations.
NOTE: Please keep the user’s manual as it contains important information.
Remove the LCD label covering the watch screen before use.
FEATURES / INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Display 1.44" sensitive color touch screen
Photo Resolution 640 X 480 (0.3 MP)
Video Resolution 320 X 240 pixel or 160 X 120 pixel
Video Length limit
per le
60 seconds
Focus Range 1.5 feet - ∞
Internal Memory
256 MB built-in memory (shared with program
data, actual memory available for user storage
will be less)
Storage capacity
Photos: approx. 1600
Videos: approx. 11 minutes at 320 x 240 pixels,
approx. 23 minutes at 160 X 120 pixels
(Indoor typical condition. Video length
limited to 1 minute per le.)
Note: The storage capacity is an
approximation, the actual amount depends on
the shooting environment.
File Format
Photos: Standard Baseline JPEG
Video: AVI (Motion JPEG)
Connectivity
Micro USB 2.0 cable (included) for connection
to computer
Battery Li-ion Polymer battery (battery is not replaceable)
Optimum Operating
and Charging
Temperature
32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C)
GETTING STARTED
Switch on the MASTER POWER SWITCH when
using for the rst time. The MASTER POWER
SWITCH is located on the back of the watch face.
Slide the switch up to turn ON and fully charge
the Kidizoom® Smartwatch DX before use.
When the watch is switched OFF, it will not be
possible to charge the watch or play any activities.
Note: It is not necessary to switch the Master Power Switch to off during
daily use.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION / GETTING STARTED
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We recommend a full charge before playing. A full charge will take about
3 hours.
BATTERY RECHARGING
Note: Adult operation needed.
Connect the watch to a computer with the included micro USB cable to
charge the battery.
• Make sure the master power switch is turned ON ( - ) before
recharging.
• Pull up the rubber cover of the micro USB port at the side of your watch.
• Insert the micro USB cable (small end) into the micro USB port on the watch.
• Insert the larger end of the micro USB cable into a USB port on the
computer. A USB port is usually marked with this symbol .
• Once the connection is successful, you will see the battery recharging
symbol displayed on the watch screen.
• Check charging progress regularly throughout the process.
• When the battery is fully charged, a message will be displayed on the
screen for a while, and the screen will turn off. Disconnect the watch
from the computer.
Note: It will take approximately 3 hours to fully charge the battery. The actual
charging time depends on the power supply, the remaining charge and the
ambient temperature of the charging environment. The optimum ambient
temperature is 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C). If your watch needs longer than 3
hours to fully charge, please try charging from a different USB power source.
BATTERY LIFE
The time the battery lasts between charges depends on play. Like other
electronic devices, more frequent usage will drain the battery more
quickly. Some activities will be more demanding on the battery, such as
taking photos and videos.
Battery time for reference
Condition Battery Time
Low Usage 2 weeks
Typical Usage 2-3 days
Heavy Usage 1 day
Note: The above battery time assumption is based on the screen display
set to turn off when not in use.
BATTERY RECHARGING
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Battery Maintenance
• Charge the battery regularly to keep it at optimum performance, even
when the watch isn't in use. For example, fully charge the watch at
least every 6 months.
• Slide the Master Power Switch down to turn the watch OFF (0) , only
when the watch isn't in use for an extended period of time. Slide the
switch up to switch on the watch (-) before charging the battery.
BATTERY NOTICE
Misuse of batteries can lead to them bursting, causing a re or chemical
burns. Please read the below precautions:
• Do not disassemble.
• Do not crush and do not expose the battery to any shock or force such
as hammering, dropping or stepping on it.
• Do not short circuit.
• Do not expose to high temperatures or place near a heat source. Do
not leave in direct sunlight for any length of time.
• Do not dispose of in re.
• Do not handle damaged or leaking batteries.
• Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
• Keep the battery dry.
• If you nd the time between charges is considerably shortened with
no change in usage, the battery could be nearing the end of its life.
Please dispose of the used battery as described in this manual.
The battery life varies from battery to battery depending on storage,
operating conditions and environment.
SPLASH PROOF FOR EVERYDAY PLAY
• Do not put under running water.
• Do not submerge and not suitable for showering, bathing and swimming.
• Keep the rubber cover of the micro USB port closed tightly while it is
not in use in order to prevent raindrops or tap water from getting in the
micro USB port.
TO BEGIN USING
KIDIZOOM® SMARTWATCH DX
Make sure the MASTER POWER SWITCH is ON. Slide the MASTER
POWER SWITCH up to switch the watch ON (-) and charge the
battery before starting.
BATTERY NOTICE
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Note: It is not necessary to switch the MASTER POWER SWITCH to
off during daily use.
Press the HOME BUTTON or SHUTTER BUTTON to
wake the watch up or double tap on the screen to wake it up.
When switching on the watch for the rst time, the date and time setting
screen will be displayed rst. Swipe up or down over the month, day, year,
hours and minutes to change the current date and time. Tap the when
you're done.
When the clock is displayed on screen, press the HOME BUTTON
to go to the home menu. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON
to take photos and videos.
Note:
• When the battery level is low, most functions on the watch may not be
activated, except for the clock display. It is recommended to recharge
the battery as soon as possible before further use.
• If the battery level is extremely low the watch may not work properly.
Recharge the battery as soon as possible and set the time and date
again after recharging.
AUTOMATIC SCREEN OFF
To preserve battery life, the screen will automatically shut off after a
short period of time when in clock mode.
Note: The auto screen off time can be adjusted in Settings / Advanced
/ Auto Screen Off. Please refer to the Settings section in this manual.
In other activities, it will return to clock mode automatically if there is
no input for 1 minute. When it is in camera mode, it will auto-exit after
3 minutes. When in slideshow, the auto-exit time is around15 minutes.
If you have a timer running, it will return to the timer screen instead of watch
mode. The watch will not shut off automatically when the timer is running.
BATTERY STATUS
The remaining battery capacity will be displayed on the main menu screen.
When the battery level is low, most functions on the watch may not be
TO BEGIN USING Kidizoom
®
Smartwatch DX
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accessible, except for the clock display. It is recommended to recharge the
battery as soon as possible before further use.
If the battery level is extremely low the watch may not work properly.
Recharge the battery as soon as possible and set the time and date again
after recharging.
CONNECT TO A COMPUTER
FOR FILE TRANSFER
You can connect Kidizoom® Smartwatch DX to a PC or Mac computer
using the included micro USB cable. Once connected, you can transfer
les between the watch and computer. Please follow the following steps
to make the connection:
• Pull up the rubber cover of the micro USB port on the side of your watch.
• Insert the micro USB cable (small end) into the micro USB port on the watch.
• Insert the larger end of the micro USB cable into a USB port on the
computer. A USB port is usually marked with this symbol .
• You will see a removable drive called VTech 1716, please use this to
transfer les to and from the watch. There is another removable drive
called VT SYSTEM, which is for storage of system data and should
not be accessed by users.
Note: Once the watch is connected to your computer, do not disconnect
the watch while les are uploading or downloading. After you have
nished, remove the watch by following the steps to safely remove
hardware from your computer. You can then physically unplug the watch
from the computer.
To avoid any potential damage to your Kidizoom® Smartwatch DX,
ensure the micro USB rubber cover is fully covering the micro USB port
of the watch when it is not connected to the cable.
To back up photo or video les taken by Kidizoom® Smartwatch DX:
• Locate and open the DCIM folder in the removable drive VTech 1716.
• Your photo and video les will be placed in a subfolder. Drag and drop
the les to a location on your computer to back them up.
To back up voice les recorded by Kidizoom® Smartwatch DX:
• Locate and open the VOICE folder in the removable drive VTech
1716.
• Drag and drop the recorded voice les to a location on your computer
for backup.
CONNECT TO A COMPUTER
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