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© 2017 VTech

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Printed in China

91-003365-000

UK

User’s Manual

Summary of Contents for KIDIZOOM 180

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Page 3: ... is being used by a child during activities involving bicycles scooters skateboards or any other sport equipment We do not advise performing any stunts or tricks or any dangerous activities when using the camera When using the camera on a bicycle scooter skateboard or any other sport equipment obey all rules of the road signals and signs and stay away from traffic or groups of people Mount the cam...

Page 4: ...ARNING 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 manual as it contains important information The battery in this product must not be disposed of with household waste The battery is recyclable please follow your local recycling regulat...

Page 5: ...connected the Kidizoom Action Cam 180 will not function and the battery will not charge When the switch is set to the ON position the battery will be connected the Kidizoom Action Cam 180 will function and the battery can be charged NOTE You may need a small tool such as a paperclip to move the switch to the ON or OFF position It is not necessary to move the switch to the OFF position in daily use...

Page 6: ...the selected file or cancel the current effect selected in Camera Mode or Video Mode D pad Press these buttons to navigate the user interface Memory Card slot Insert a microSD card here for memory expansion Micro USB port Connect to a computer with the included Micro USB cable to transfer files and to charge the Kidizoom Action Cam 180 NOTE Keep the rubber cover of the Micro USB port and Memory Ca...

Page 7: ... Rechargeable Li ion Polymer battery Non replaceable Optimum Operating and Charging Temperature 0 40 C STORAGE CAPACITY FOR REFERENCE Memory size 0 3 MP Photos Video in 160X120 minutes Video in 320X240 minutes Video in 640X480 minutes Internal Memory 600 6 2 5 N A Memory Card 2GB 17 400 160 65 15 4GB 34 800 320 130 30 8GB 69 600 640 260 60 16GB 139 200 1280 520 120 32GB 278 400 2 560 1 040 240 NOT...

Page 8: ...e ON position before charging Pull up the rubber cover of the Micro USB port on the side of the camera Insert the Micro USB cable small end into the Micro USB port on the camera Insert the large 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 appear on the camera sc...

Page 9: ...ess has stopped or been completed The preview screen can also be set to automatically turn off after a short period of time within the Settings menu to help save power Please refer to the Settings section in this manual for details Battery Maintenance Charge the battery regularly to keep it operating at optimum performance even when the camera isn t in use For example charge the camera at least on...

Page 10: ...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 i...

Page 11: ... backed up all important data from your memory card before using it To Begin Using Kidizoom Action Cam 180 Make sure that the Master Power Switch is set to the ON position and that the battery has been fully charged before using the Kidizoom Action Cam 180 NOTE It is not necessary to move the Master Power Switch to the OFF position when used daily otherwise the date and time will need to be set wh...

Page 12: ... press the OK Button or the Video Button to start or stop recording Press Left or Right on the D pad to select different themes and effects Home Menu In the Home Menu you can access all activities on the Kidizoom Action Cam 180 Press the Home Button to display the Home Menu then press Left or Right on the D pad to select an activity pressing the OK Button to confirm There are 6 activities in the H...

Page 13: ...A USB port is usually marked with this symbol Two removable drives called VTech 5070 and VT SYSTEM will appear VTech 5070 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 on the memory card only NOTE Once the camera is connected to your computer do not disconnect it whilst fi...

Page 14: ...ating System or a Macintosh Computer with Mac OS X version 10 6 10 7 10 8 10 9 10 10 10 11 or 10 12 Microsoft Windows and their logos are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation 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 ACTIVITIES Camera Press...

Page 15: ...se mode Cycle Left or Right on the D pad to select the length of time between photos Press the OK Button to confirm your changes Once the time Lapse function has been set the time lapse countdown icon will appear on the camera s preview screen Press the OK Button or Camera Button to start the time lapse photo recording The first photo will be taken immediately then the time lapse countdown icon wi...

Page 16: ...is the smallest video resolution size Selecting this allows you to record and save the most videos 320X240 The video quality is better but will take up more memory so only a smaller number of videos can be recorded and saved 640X480 Best video quality but the video file size will be even larger Overall recording time will be reduced This video resolution is only available for selection when using ...

Page 17: ...ideo mode you want to use and press the OK Button to confirm Stop Motion Video Here you can take a sequence of photos within a certain amount of time then turn those photos into a great stop motion video with fun background music After entering this mode you will be prompted to select a time interval between photos being taken Press Left or Right on the D pad to select different time intervals the...

Page 18: ... the saving process The process of saving the video may take some time NOTE Videos created using the Fast Motion Video Slow Motion Video function are recorded with 320X240 resolution You can record up to 1 minute of Fast Motion Slow Motion video per file and it will save as a different length video based on if it was recorded as Fast Motion video or Slow Motion video Please check that there is eno...

Page 19: ...e binoculars to find the right creature that they are looking for Control Play by moving the camera around to search for the creature once the creature is in the centre of your frame press the OK Button Make sure you find the correct creature to gain points Settings Select the Settings icon in the Home Menu to enter Settings In Settings use the D pad to make a selection and press the OK Button to ...

Page 20: ...door environment NOTE Please leave your Kidizoom Action Cam 180 set to the default value unless you are travelling Quick Review after Taking Photo Here you can enable or disable the quick photo review screen after taking a photo in Camera mode Camera Screen Auto Off Here you can enable or disable the Camera Screen Auto Off function If it is turned on the screen will automatically turn off after a ...

Page 21: ...0 does not contribute to any additional risks 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 at close range and handling a Kidizoom Action Cam 180 as a game controller for a prolonged period of time may cause ...

Page 22: ... data writing on the card and thus affect the video quality Cannot connect the camera to a computer 1 Check the connections on the Micro USB cable between the camera and the computer and review the Connecting to a Computer section of this manual 2 Turn the Master Power Switch OFF for 30 seconds Then turn the Master Power Switch ON and connect the camera to the computer again Cannot save files Chec...

Page 23: ... in either the FAT or FAT32 file systems before using it in your Kidizoom Action Cam 180 BATTERY DISPOSAL How to take out the battery for disposal CAUTION The below steps must be carried out by an adult and with care Wearing protective gloves is recommended in case any battery leakage has occurred 1 Ensure the Master Power Switch is set to the OFF position 2 Remove the plate covering the back of t...

Page 24: ...ive and negative wires are detached NOTE Do not cut the wires simultaneously with scissors pointed objects or any other electrical conductors 8 After the battery has been taken out make sure it is handled and disposed of with caution and care NOTE Do not pierce the battery pack with any sharp objects Do not allow any wires left attached to the battery to touch each other Do not touch ends of wires...

Page 25: ...ON CAM 180 ACCESSORIES Waterproof Case Camera button Strap hook Case Body Buckle Tripod bicycle mount screw hole Strap hook Mic hook OK button Buckle Handle Video button O ring Case cover Home On Off button ACCESSORIES ...

Page 26: ... Kidizoom Action Cam 180 into the waterproof case Open the case cover by pulling the buckle handle outwards as indicated by the direction of the arrow icon below After the handle is loosened the buckle can be opened When the waterproof case is opened insert the camera taking note of the position of the buttons As a point of reference the Memory Card Slot will be on the same side as the buckle on t...

Page 27: ...ving the camera under direct sunlight be sure to cover it with a towel or other protection If the camera overheats it may automatically turn off or recording may malfunction To use the camera again leave it in a cool place for a while to allow the camera s temperature to drop Thoroughly wash off any substances that may get on the surface of the waterproof case in warm water If using the waterproof...

Page 28: ...fect future underwater performance If any substance is found on the case wash it off thoroughly using slightly warm water Wipe the inside of the case with a soft dry cloth Do not wash it with water Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol benzene or thinner for cleaning as this might damage the surface finish of the case To prevent deterioration of the O ring store the case in a cool ventila...

Page 29: ...GUIDE Using the bicycle mount 1 Loosen both adjustment handles by turning them anticlockwise NOTE You do not need to completely unscrew them ACCESSORIES Bicycle mount Adhesive mount mounting attachment adhesive flat mount Screw Detachable buckle ...

Page 30: ...ycle NOTE It is recommended to mount the camera on the head tube of the bicycle instead of the handle bar as illustrated 5 Replace and tighten the adjustment handle by turning it clockwise to fix the position of the bicycle mount 6 Align the tripod screw hole on the Kidizoom Action Cam 180 to the screw of the bicycle mount Tighten the screw on the bicycle mount clockwise to affix the Kidizoom Acti...

Page 31: ...over of the adhesive surface and stick it on a clean flat and smooth surface NOTE If the surface is not very flat or a bit curved such as that of a helmet add the extra two double sided adhesive tape strips included onto the adhesive flat mount to improve the contact area between the surface and the adhesive flat mount Remove the protective covers of the adhesive flat mount and the extra double si...

Page 32: ...ount Tighten the screw on the adhesive mount clockwise to affix the camera on the mount 7 Loosen the angle adjustment handle and you can rotate the angle adjustment arm to adjust the capture angle 8 Tighten the angle adjustment handle after you set the capture angle NOTE Once the adhesive surface is stuck and affixed to a device do not tear it off Otherwise the adhesive performance may be reduced ...

Page 33: ...tion 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 on 01235 546810 from UK and 44 1235 546810 outside UK with any problems and or suggestions that you might have A service representative will be happy to help you IMPORTANT NOTE ...

Page 34: ...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 tightened around the bar NOTE The wrist strap can also be attached to the strap hook of the waterproof case WRIST STRAP ATTACHMENT INSTRUCTIONS ...

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