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•  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.

Product sPecIFIcatIons

Display

1.8” TFT colour LCD

Photo 

Resolution

1600 X 1200 (2.0 MP) or 640 X 480 (0.3 MP)

Video 

Resolution

320 X 240 pixel @15 fps

Video Length 

limit per file

5 minutes when using internal memory

10 minutes when using SD card memory

Digital Zoom

4X

Focus Range

1.5 feet - ∞

Flash Range

3 – 9 feet

Internal Memory 256 MB built-in memory shared with program 

data, around 167 MB free for storage.(Stores ~400 

2.0MP photos or ~1600 0.3MP photos)

File Format

Photos: Standard Baseline JPEG

Videos: AVI (Motion JPEG)

SD Card Format 

And Capacity

SD / SDHC cards (not included) with capacity 

from 1GB to 16GB are recommended.

Connectivities

USB 2.0 cable (included) for computer connection

A/V cable (included) for TV connection

TV Format

PAL

Batteries

4X “AA” (LR6) alkaline batteries (not included)

Operating 

Temperature

0 - 40°C

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Summary of Contents for Kidizoom Twist

Page 1: ... 2011 VTech Printed in China 91 002579 000 000 User s Manual ...

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Page 3: ...also an editing feature allowing you to enhance your photos with a variety of frames stamps and wacky effects You can keep plenty of photos on the 256MB internal memory or store even more using an SD SDHC card Upload your pictures to a computer using the supplied USB cable or see your photos and movies on a big screen by connecting to a TV using the included AV cable Features Product Layout and Bu...

Page 4: ...his button to add effects to photos and video Flash Button When in Camera mode press this button to switch between auto flash forced flash on and flash off Volume Button Press the volume button and then Left or Right Cursor Buttons to adjust the volume Delete Button Press this button to delete a photo video or voice file Zoom Wheel Push this button upwards to zoom in push it downwards to zoom out ...

Page 5: ...en using internal memory 10 minutes when using SD card memory Digital Zoom 4X Focus Range 1 5 feet Flash Range 3 9 feet Internal Memory 256 MB built in memory shared with program data around 167 MB free for storage Stores 400 2 0MP photos or 1600 0 3MP photos File Format Photos Standard Baseline JPEG Videos AVI Motion JPEG SD Card Format And Capacity SD SDHC cards not included with capacity from 1...

Page 6: ...emory and 10 minutes per file when using an SD card Getting Started Battery Installation Note Adult assembly is required for battery installation Make sure the camera is turned OFF Locate the battery covers on the bottom of the camera Open the battery covers by separately pressing each trigger inwards Install 4 new AA batteries 2 on each side as illustrated The use of new alkaline batteries is rec...

Page 7: ...s not to be connected to more than the recommended number of power supplies Do not dispose of batteries in fire Disposal of batteries and 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 symbo...

Page 8: ...r Down Cursor Button to select a language and then press the OK Button to confirm You can then set the time and date Press the Up or Down Cursor Button to select the correct day month year hour and minutes Press the Left or right Cursor Button to jump to the previous or the next settings item Finally press the OK button to confirm that setting If you wish to change the language or date time later ...

Page 9: ...able small end into the USB port on the camera 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 To back up photo or video files taken by the camera Locate and open the DCIM folder in ...

Page 10: ...ating System or Macintosh Computer with Mac OS X version 10 5 or 10 6 Connecting to a TV Connect your camera to a TV or monitor using the supplied A V cable Insert the A V cable into the A V port on your camera Insert the coloured plugs on the A V cable into the matching colour video and audio input ports on your TV set To avoid any potential damage to your Kidizoom Twist When the USB cable is not...

Page 11: ...le between different flash modes Warning Turn off the Auto flash when taking a close up photo of a person s or animal s face to avoid eye damage If the batteries are too weak and show this icon the Auto flash and flash feature may not be available Rotate the twisting lens of Kidizoom Twist to face inwards to take self portraits To take photos with different photo effects you can press the left or ...

Page 12: ...he theme selection to select another cartoon theme or press the cursor keys to apply a specific effect You can press the shutter button or OK button to start recording any time While recording press a cursor key to move to the specific effects Press the shutter button or OK button to stop recording NOTE Turn the self timer on in the settings menu to allow a count down period before taking a movie ...

Page 13: ...ded voice when the highlight is on the Play icon Press the OK button again to pause In the play list press the left or right cursor buttons to move the highlight anytime to the Record icon to record a new voice file Play icon to play the selecting file To add a voice changing effect to an existing voice file press the left or right cursor buttons to move the highlight to the Effect icon and press ...

Page 14: ...erm each go in order to classify them and put them back in to storage The image on the preview screen will become the background for the game To play move the camera and point it at the germs then press the OK button to capture them Note In environments that are either too dark or too bright the sensitivity of the camera movement will be affected D Swapping Fun Your pictures have been split in to ...

Page 15: ...change When the wacky effects are turned on different effects will be applied to the photos The original photo will first be shown followed by the same photo with the effect added NOTE The photos with the applied effects will not be saved Press the Magic button to go to the Wacky Slideshow Menu to change the settings There are 4 settings in this menu Items Settings Wacky effects Set the effects ap...

Page 16: ... the OK button to confirm to the selection and then press the 4 directional cursor button to move the stamp to where you want to apply it Finally press the OK button again to add the stamp to the photo Special Effects Choose this icon to add a funny face distortion or Kaleidoscope effect to your photo Press the left or right cursor buttons to choose an effect then press the up cursor button or dow...

Page 17: ...e highlight to the Rubbish bin icon and press the OK button to delete the voice on the photo 7 Settings You can scroll through the Settings menu by pressing the left or right cursor buttons to adjust the language self timer photo resolution memory indoor light frequency and date time settings respectively in your Kidizoom Twist A Language Press the up or down cursor buttons to select a language an...

Page 18: ... s internal memory or SD card memory for further using E Indoor Light Frequency Press the up or down cursor buttons to select the frequency and press the OK button to confirm The default frequency is set according to the A C frequency of your region please leave your camera set to the default value unless you are travelling F Date Time This menu shows the current Date Time If you want to change th...

Page 19: ... the Help sections of the installed VTech Kidizoom Photo Editor for more details and user instructions SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS For PC Users Pentium 4 CPU 1 GHz or above 256 MB RAM 512 MB recommended Graphic card with 1024 x 768 at 16 or 32 bit colour Monitor Resolution 1024 x 768 300MB Hard disk space Windows compatible sound card and speakers Microsoft Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 Operating ...

Page 20: ... 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 Twist as a game controller for a prolonged period of time may cause fatigue or discomfort We recommend that children take ...

Page 21: ... TV is plugged into a power outlet 2 Make sure the camera is turned on and the TV is turned on 3 Check the connections on the A V cable between the camera and the TV and review the appropriate connection procedure in this manual 4 Make sure that all cable plugs are securely inserted into the appropriate ports 5 Make sure that the TV is tuned to the appropriate input channel No sound on TV 1 Check ...

Page 22: ...l and check if the SD card is write protected If there is no SD card inserted check the Kidizoom Twist internal memory Can t view the downloaded video or photo files 1 Check if the downloaded files are put in the correct directory in the Kidizoom Twist Photos should be put in the DOWNLOAD PHOTO folder videos should be put in the DOWNLOAD VIDEO folder in Kidizoom Twist when it is connected to a com...

Page 23: ...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 at 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 24: ...e final captured photos Step Three Now you are ready to take some photos Make sure you hold your Kidizoom as still as you can with both hands Step Four Get close to the object you are taking a photo of Be careful not to get too close or your photo will be blurry This can take some extra practice so don t worry if you don t get your photo right the first time Step Five Your Kidizoom has an automati...

Page 25: ...The pictures I take aren t matching what I see when I look through the viewfinder The actual captured image covers a greater area than what the viewfinder shows Answer The actual image and digital saved image may vary due to the refraction of light through the viewfinder lens Light bends through the lenses at different angles based on a variety of factors including the distance between the lens an...

Page 26: ...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 The sensitivity of the photo sensor in low lighting conditions and the vulnerability of the image to hand shake have been improved in the most recent models Question 6 Can you delete a group of pictures at one time or do they have to be deleted on...

Page 27: ...s connecting the USB cable to the camera and PC and the new drive appears However no pictures are automatically downloading Is there something I need to do at start up to get the pictures downloaded and saved Answer The picture transfer operation does not start by itself After you have connected the USB cable to your PC and the drive appears ready you can open the drive look under the folder DCIM ...

Page 28: ...he 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 tightened around the bar ...

Page 29: ... please contact your local distributor or place of purchase Join the VTech club online at www vtechuk com PRODUCT WARRANTY P R O D U CT W A R R A N T Y ONE YEAR Thank you for choosing this quality product from VTech We hope it will bring many hours of entertainment imaginative play and learning ...

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