VTech Kidizoom Twist User Manual

2 megapixel digital camera with a twisting lens

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91-002579-000-000

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Page 3 IntroductIon Kidizoom ® Twist is a fun, durable and easy to use 2 megapixel digital camera with a twisting lens: take photos or movies of your friends, then take fantastic self portraits. You can also add a range of great photo effects to make your pictures really stand out! The camera features a 4x digital zoom, built-in flash, colour screen, 5 great games, dual view finders and a great voice recording feature with 5 different voice changing...
Page 4: Included In This Package
USB Port Plug the included USB cable into this port to connect to your computer. SD / SDHC Card Slot Insert a SD/SDHC card here for memory expansion. IncLuded In thIs Package • 1 VTech ® Kidizoom ® Twist • 1 USB cable...
Page 5: Product Specifications
• 1 wrist strap • 1 user’s manual 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. NOTE: Please keep user’s manual as it contains important information.
Page 6: Getting Started
storage caPacIty For reFerence 2.0 MP 0.3 MP Video in 320 X 240 Memory size photos photos (minutes) Internal memory ~400 ~1600 2 GB ~4,000 ~16,000 ~100 4 GB ~8,000 ~32,000 ~200 SD card 8 GB ~16,000 ~64,000 ~400 16 GB ~32,000 ~128,000 ~800...
Page 7: Battery Notice
Battery notIce • The use of new alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum performance. • Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. • Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged (if removable). • Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision (if removable).
Page 8: Battery Status
sd card InsertIon • Make sure the camera is turned OFF. • Locate the SD/SDHC card slot at the bottom of the camera • Pull up the rubber cover. • Insert the SD/SDHC card (not included) as illustrated. Once the SD/SDHC card is detected and can be used, the default memory will set as SD card memory automatically.
Page 9: Automatic Shut-Off
• Insert the larger end of the USB cable into a USB port on the computer. A USB port is usually marked with this symbol • A removable drive called “VTech 1228” will appear. If there is a SD/ SDHC card in the unit, the removable drive will show the content on the SD card only.
Page 10: Connecting To A Tv
To transfer photo or video files to the camera: • Select the photo or video files you would like to upload from your computer first. • Locate and open the “DOWNLOAD” folder in the removable drive, drag and drop the photo files into the “PHOTO” subfolder, or “VIDEO” subfolder for video files.
Page 11: Home Menu
actIVItIes Home Menu • Press the Home button to go to the main menu to select different activities: Camera, Video, Voice Recorder, Games, Extras (Wacky Slideshow, Photo Editor and Voice Photo) and Settings • Press the 4-directional cursor buttons select different modes and press OK to enter the selected mode.
Page 12 2. Video In Video mode, you can take standard movies, or take movies with funny cartoon animations. • Press the shutter button or OK button to start recording a movie. • Operate the zoom wheel anytime to use the digital zoom function. •...
Page 13: Voice Recorder
• Press the OK button to play a movie. While playing the movie, press the left or right cursor buttons once to use the fast rewind or forward at 2X speed, press this button again to change the speed to 4X and press it one more time or press the OK button to return to 1X playing speed.
Page 14 A. Odd one out Do you want to be a detective? Find the picture that’s different to the others as quickly as possible! Press the 4-directional cursor buttons to select your choice and press the OK button to answer. Try to find as many as possible in the time available to get a great high score.
Page 15 6. Extras In the Extras menu, press the left or right cursor buttons to select a function and press the OK button to enter the selected function. Wacky Slideshow In Wacky Slideshow, you can view all photos on the camera as a slideshow.
Page 16 Photo Editor In the Photo Editor, you can add photo frames, stamps, special effects and fantasy effects to a photo. Press the up cursor button or down cursor button to view photos, and then press the OK button to confirm your selection and start editing.
Page 17 Save As Choose this icon to save the photo that you just edited as another file. Note: The process of saving an edited photo with a distortion effect may take more than 1 minute. Voice Photo In Voice Photo, you can record a voice clip (up to 10 seconds) to a selected photo and play the voice of the photos recorded previously.
Page 18 D. Memory You can see the memory status of your SD card (not included) here. If there is no SD card, the memory status of the internal memory will be shown. Press the OK button if you wish to format an SD card or the internal memory.
Page 19 Photo edItor soFtware To edit your photos on a computer, there is a VTech ® Kidizoom ® Photo Editor software package available for both PC and Mac systems. Visit the following website to download the software: http://www.vtechuk.com/download After you download and install this Photo Editor on your computer, you can add additional fun photo frames and stamps to your photos, as well as add distortion effects and view the photo animated.
Page 20: Care And Maintenance
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.
Page 21 Image taken is not clear 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. Display on the 1.
Page 22 Cannot connect to Check the connections on the USB cable computer between the camera and the computer, and review the appropriate connection procedure in this manual. SD Card can’t be 1. Check if the SD card is correctly detected inserted. 2.
Page 23 IMPORTANT NOTE: Creating and developing VTech ® products is accompanied by a responsibility that we 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. It is important...
Page 24 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 ® camera. Step One First, slide the wrist strap over your hand to help you hold your new Kidizoom properly.
Page 25 ® kIdIzoom twIst FrequentLy asked questIons Question 1: I have bought a VTech Kidizoom Twist, but it will not work with my ® ® PC; my PC is looking for a driver. I have searched the Internet and cannot find a VTech ®...
Page 26 Question 4: My camera turns on then immediately shuts off. Answer: Please make sure you are using new batteries. If there is no bad contact due to dirt on the contact spring/plate or deformation of the contact spring or plate, the camera should be able to turn on. If the problem persists after normal battery installation, then you might have a defective unit.
Page 27 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 an SD card. Question 9: When connecting the camera to the USB port, I get the message “USB device not recognized, one of the USB devices attached to this computer...
Page 28 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 it through Step 2: Feed the end of the strap up through the loop and pull it all the way through Step 3: Make sure the loop is securely...
Page 29: Product Warranty
PRODUCT WARRANTY YEAR Thank you for choosing this quality product from VTech. We hope it will bring many hours of entertainment, imaginative play and learning. This warranty is valid for the UK and Eire only. For products purchased outside the UK and Eire, please contact your local distributor or place of purchase.

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