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INTRODUCTION Duo DX is a fun and easy-to-use digital camera with two ® Kidizoom lenses: a front camera and a selfie camera. Take photos or group pictures with funny photo effects. You can also take videos with live face filters. The camera also features a built-in flash and a voice-recording feature with five different voice-changing effects.
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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 Selfie 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.
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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 •...
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Video Length 10 minutes when using a microSD card limit per file Digital Zoom Focus Range 1.5 feet - ∞ Flash Range 3 - 9 feet Internal Memory 256MB built-in memory (shared with program data; actual memory available for user storage will be less) File Format Photos: Standard Baseline JPEG...
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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.
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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.
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• 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.
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To back up photo or video files taken by the camera: • Locate and open the DCIM folder on the removable VTech 5200 drive. • Your photo and video files will be organized in subfolders such as 100VTECH.
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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 confirm selection. • You can change the wallpaper to a preset picture, or you can select a photo you’ve taken.
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Flash By default, the camera Flash will be set to Auto-Flash mode, in which the camera automatically determines whether the Flash is needed. Press up on the D-pad to change to Always-Flash or Disable-Flash modes if desired. NOTE: Camera Flash will not be available in these conditions: •...
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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.
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• 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 file, press the Delete button. •...
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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 confirm 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.
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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.
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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.
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• 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.
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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.
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3. Factory Reset Factory Reset will erase the contents stored in the internal memory and reset all system settings to factory default, e.g. file 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.
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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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Please try these solutions if you experience difficulty operating your Duo DX camera. ® Kidizoom Problem Solution Camera stops working 1. Let the camera sit for a few minutes without batteries, then replace batteries. 2. Turn the camera ON. It should now work properly.
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Can’t view transferred 1. Check if the transferred files are in the video or photo files 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.
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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.
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® KIDIZOOM DUO DX FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question 1: I bought a VTech Duo DX, but it will not work with my PC. ® ® Kidizoom My PC is looking for a driver. I have searched the internet and cannot find a VTech camera driver.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Creating and developing VTech products is accompanied by a ® responsibility that we at VTech take very seriously. We make ® every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information, which forms the value of our products. However, errors sometimes can occur.
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® Model: 5200 Product name: Kidizoom Duo DX ® Responsible Party: VTech Electronics North America, LLC Address: 1156 W. Shure Drive, Suite 200, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 Website: vtechkids.com THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION...
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