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User’s Manual
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Dear Parent,
At VTech®, we know how important the first day school is for your
child. To help prepare preschoolers for this important event, VTech® has
developed the Preschool Learning™ series interactive ts.
Preschool Learning™ features fun characters and inviting school themes
that use technology to capture a child’s aention and teach important
preschool skills like spelling, counting and the alphabet. ese vital skills
are taught in a way that's bh fun and highly engaging to maintain a
child's interest. Children will also be introduced to fun school suects
such as art cla, music cla and even rece! With Preschool Learning™,
learning is fun om day one!
At VTech®, we know that a child has the ability to do great things.
at’s why all our electronic learning products are uniquely designed
to develop a child’s mind and allow them to learn to the best their
ability. We thank you for trusting VTech® with the important job
helping your child learn and grow!
Sincerely,
Your iends at VTech®
To learn more about VTech® ts, visit www.vtechkids.com
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INTRODUCTION
Kidizoom® Smartwatch 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!
Connect to VTech® 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 )
Battery Switch
When the switch is set to , the battery will be disconnected and the
watch will not function. Move the switch to to enable the watch.
CAMERA
HOME BUTTON
MICRO USB PORT
SHUTTER BUTTON
BATTERY
SWITCH
1.41" TOUCH
SCREEN
WRISTBAND
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Shutter Button
Press this button to launch the camera and to take photos.
Home Button
When the screen is off, press this button to wake up the watch and see the time.
This button can also be used to enter the home menu, or to go back to
the previous menu.
When the clock is displayed, hold this button down for one second to
turn the display off.
Touch Screen
Press the icons on screen to interact with activities and settings.
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 (with built-in Li-ion polymer battery*)
• 1 micro USB cable
• 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.
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 user’s manual as it contains important information.
LCD label covering the LCD of the product, which is packing material,
please remove this label before use.
* Battery is not replaceable.
FEATURES / INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
Turn the packaging lock
counter-clockwise several times.
Pull out and discard the packaging lock.
Unlock the packaging locks:
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Display 1.41" sensitive color touch screen
Photo Resolution 640 X 480 (0.3 MP)
Video Resolution 320 X 240 pixel or 160 X 120 pixel @15 fps
Video Length limit
per le 60 seconds
Focus Range 1.5 feet - ∞
Internal Memory
128 MB built-in memory (shared with program
data, actual memory available for user storage
will be less)
Storage capacity
Photos: approx. 800
Videos: approx. 6 minutes at 320 x 240 pixels,
approx. 15 minutes at 160 X 120 pixels
Note: The above amounts are approximations,
the actual amount depends on the shooting
environments. The video length limit is 1
minute per le.
File Format Photos: Standard Baseline JPEG
Video: AVI (Motion JPEG)
Connectivity Micro USB 2.0 cable (included) for connection
with 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
When you use the watch for the rst time, you
will need to turn the battery on. Locate the
battery switch on the back of the watch, then
move it to the 1 position.
When the watch is switched off, it will not
be possible to charge the watch or play any
activities.
The watch may come with a small amount of charge, but we recommend
a full charge before playing. A full charge will take about 3 hours.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION / GETTING STARTED
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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 battery 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, then 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 mean the battery will drain
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 is based on the assumption that the
screen is turned off when not in use.
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.
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• Move the battery switch to 0 , when the watch isn't in use. Move it
to 1 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 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
Make sure the battery switch is in the on position
and charge the battery before starting.
Press the home button or shutter button
to wake the watch up.
When turning the watch on for the rst time, the date and
time setting screen will display rst. Swipe up and down
over the month, day, year, hours and minutes to change
the current date and time. Tap the when you're done.
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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:
• If the battery level is too low and cannot keep the clock running, you
will need to enter the time and date again after recharging.
• When the battery level is low, only the clock display function is
available. We recommend recharging the battery as soon as possible
before further use.
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 set 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 in camera mode, it will auto exit after 3 minutes.
When in slideshow, the auto exit time is 15 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, only the clock display function is available.
It is recommended to recharge the battery before further use.
When the battery level is too low, the watch will not turn on until it is charged.
CONNECT TO A COMPUTER
FOR FILE TRANSFER
You can connect Kidizoom® Smartwatch 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 .
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• You will see a removable drive called VTech 1557, 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.
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, 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:
• Locate and open the DCIM folder in the removable drive VTech 1557.
• 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:
• Locate and open the VOICE folder in the removable drive VTech
1557.
• Drag and drop the recorded voice les to a location on your computer
for back up.
To transfer photo or video les to Kidizoom® Smartwatch:
• Select the photo or video les you would like to upload from your
computer rst.
• Locate and open the DOWNLOAD folder in the removable drive
VTech 1557, drag and drop the photo les into the PHOTO subfolder,
or VIDEO subfolder for video les.
Note : Do not transfer photo or video les created by other cameras
(except for Kidizoom camera photo or video les) to Kidizoom®
Smartwatch, as these le formats may not be compatible.
Minimum System Requirements
PC Hardware Requirements:
CPU: Pentium® 4 or above
Memory: 256MB RAM
300MB Hard disk space
Monitor Resolution: 1024 x 768
USB Port required
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PC Software Requirements:
Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7 or Windows® 8
Operating System, Adobe® Flash® Player 10 – Other Browsers Version
Macintosh Hardware Requirements:
Macintosh Computer with an Intel processor
Memory: 512 MB RAM
300 MB Hard disk space
USB Port required
Macintosh Software Requirements:
Mac OS X version 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 or 10.9, Adobe® Flash® Player 10 –
Other Browsers Version
*Internet connection required for Internet enabled functions on both PC
and Macintosh computers.
Microsoft® and Windows logos are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and other countries. Adobe®, the Adobe logo,
Flash® are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United
States and other countries. Intel®, Pentium® are trademarks of Intel
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. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT ENDORSED OR SPONSORED BY
ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED, PUBLISHER OF FLASH.
ACTIVITIES
Clock Display
When the home button is pressed, the
clock will be displayed.
Tap the center of the screen to switch the
clock face between analog and digital.
Swipe left or right on the screen to see
more clock faces.
Press the home button to display
the home menu for selecting other activities.
Press the shutter button to enter camera mode.
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Hints: Swipe down from the top of the clock screen to get to the
timer. Swipe up from the bottom of the clock display screen to go to
the stopwatch screen. For more details about the timer and stopwatch,
please refer to pages 14.
Note: Hold the home button for approximately 1 second to turn
the screen off.
Home Menu
Press the home button to display the home
menu. There are 12 different activities to choose from.
1. Camera
2. Movies
3. Voice Recorder
4. Games
4. Alarm
6. Timer
7. Stopwatch
8. Clock Face
9. Time Master
10. Playback
11. Downloads
12. Settings
• Tap the icon to enter the activity.
• Swipe left or right to scroll through the menu pages.
To change the menu layout to large icons, go to Settings/Menu Layout.
1. Camera
Press the shutter button to enter camera mode.
You can also switch to video mode here.
• Press the shutter button or shutter icon on
screen to take a photo.
• Tap the mode icon on screen to change to
video mode.
• Tap the magic icon on screen to preview with a photo effect, then
press the left or right arrow icons or swipe the screen to go through
different photo effects.
• Tap the playback icon on screen to view the taken photos or videos.
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Photos will show on screen for 2 seconds. Press the shutter button
or tap the screen to exit playback and return to camera mode.
2. Video
Tap the mode icon on screen in camera
mode at any time to go to video mode. The time limit
per video le is 1 minute.
• Press the shutter button or record icon on
screen to start recording. While recording, press the
shutter button again or the stop icon on
screen to stop.
• Tap the mode icon on screen to change to camera mode.
• Tap the magic icon on screen to preview with a video effect, then
press the left or right arrow icons or swipe the screen to go through
different video effects.
• Tap the playback icon on screen to view videos.
When you nish recording a video, the playback screen will be shown.
• Tap the play icon on screen to play the last recorded video.
• Tap the trash can on screen to display the delete menu.
3. Voice Recorder
Here you can record your own voice for up to 60
seconds per le and apply some fun voice changing
effects on the recorded voice.
Tap the record icon on screen to start the voice
recording. While recording, tap the stop icon on
screen to stop.
Swipe the screen to see the previous or next le, Tap
the magic icon on screen to display the voice effects
screen.
There are 5 built-in voice effects. On the voice effect
screen, tap the left or right icon on screen to preview the
different voice effects. Tap the save as icon to save the
voice with the selected voice effect as a separate voice
le. To exit the voice effects screen, tap the magic icon
again or press the home button .
To delete the voice, tap the trash can icon on screen
and tap to conrm.
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4. Games
There are 3 built-in games in Kidizoom® Smartwatch. Super Detective,
Rotating Puzzle and Finger Dance.
Swipe the screen to see the game icons, then tap one
to play.
A. Super Detective
You need a good memory to become a super detective!
Remember the face you see on the screen. On the next
screen you'll see a few different faces, can you spot the
original face?
B. Rotating Puzzle
A picture will be shown on the screen, then a part of it
will rotate! Rotate the piece to make the original photo
as quickly as you can!
C. Finger Dance
Listen to the music and look out for the circles around the
music notes. When they appear, tap the music note icon!
5. Alarm
You can set an alarm, choosing from a selection of alarm tones and
animations. You can also record your own voice to use as an alarm.
• Tap the time or alarm icon to change the alarm time.
• Tap the bell icon on screen to toggle the alarm
on or off.
To change the alarm time:
• Select the hour and minute by swiping up or down on
the hours, minutes or AM/PM.
• Tap the tone icon on screen to display the alarm
tone selection menu. There are 10 built-in alarms.
Swipe left or right to preview the different tones and
animations. Tap to conrm the selection. One
option is a voice recorder for making your own alarm.
Tap the record icon on screen to start recording, tap
the stop icon on screen to stop while recording or it
will stop automatically after 3 seconds. Tap the play icon
on screen to play the recorded voice.
Once you've chosen your alarm, tap the icon to conrm.
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Note: If the battery level is too low, the alarm will need to be set again.
6. Timer
Set a countdown timer here.
• Tap the play icon on screen to start the timer immediately.
• Tap the style icon or swipe the screen left or
right to change the timer style. There are 5 different
timers for you to try out.
• Tap the time to enter the timer settings. Swipe up
or down on the minutes and seconds to change the
time. Once set, tap to conrm.
• While the timer is running, tap to pause the countdown, tap it
again to resume. Tap to stop the countdown and reset the timer.
7. Stopwatch
Access the stopwatch here.
• Tap the play icon on screen to start the
stopwatch.
• Tap the style icon or swipe the screen left or
right to change the stopwatch style. There are 5 fun
stopwatch styles to select!
• While the stopwatch is running, tap to pause the
timer, tap it again to resume. Tap to stop the timer
and reset the stopwatch to zero.
8. Clock face
Here you can choose your favorite clock displays. The color of some
clock faces can also be changed.
• Tap the analog or digital clock button to display the clock face
selection screen.
• Tap the left or right icon or swipe the screen left or right to look at the
different clock faces.
• If there is a color icon on screen, tap it to toggle between different
color schemes for that clock face.
• When nished, tap to conrm the selection.
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9. Time Master
Here you can make the owl character tell the set analog
or digital time.
• Tap the hour icon or minute icon to select the time
you want the owl to say.
• Tap to increase an hour / minute.
• Tap to decrease an hour / minute.
• Tap the clock or the owl to tell the time.
10. Playback
Here you can browse the captured photos or play the recorded videos.
• The latest le will be shown rst, tap the arrow icons or swipe the
screen to see the previous or next le.
• Tap the slideshow icon to view the photos in slideshow.
• Tap the play icon on screen to play the video.
• Tap the trash can on screen to display the delete menu.
Note: To delete all photos and videos, press the down button on screen
and then follow the instructions to continue.
While playing a video, tap the fast rewind fast forward icon on
screen to toggle the fast rewind / forward function at 1X, 2X and 4X speed.
11. Downloads
After registering an account and downloading the VTech® Learning
LodgeTM software, you can connect your Kidizoom® Smartwatch to
your computer to download more content. The content you downloaded
can be accessed by selecting the download icon from the main menu.
When there are no downloads in your Kidizoom® Smartwatch, you will
see steps to connecting to the VTech® Learning LodgeTM.
• Tap the screen or swipe the screen to the left to display the next step.
• Swipe the screen to the right to display the previous step.
• Press the home button or tap the screen when it is in the last step to
exit How to Download. Then it will display the download menu.
Besides the downloaded contents, there are two functions in Download:
Download Manager and How To Download.
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A. Download Manager
In the Download Manager, you can view the memory size of each
download, or you can delete any unwanted downloads to free up
memory.
To delete the downloads, scroll up or down to select the application and
then tap the delete icon to display the delete menu. Select again to
conrm the delete command.
Note: Once the downloads are deleted, you may connect to the VTech®
Learning LodgeTM to download the application to the watch again.
B. How To Download
Follow these steps to download the VTech® Learning LodgeTM software:
1. Connect Kidizoom® Smartwatch to a computer using the included
micro USB cable.
2. Click the Download Website link in the drive VTECH 1557 that
appears on your computer, or visit this link directly:
www.vtechkids.com/download
3. Download and install the Learning LodgeTM software.
4. Run the software and download extra features for your Kidizoom®
Smartwatch!
Note: For details about downloading content from the VTech® Learning
LodgeTM, please refer to the online help section.
12. Settings
In settings, swipe left or right on the screen to scroll though different
setting items. Here you can adjust the following items:
(A) Volume
• Tap to increase the volume.
• Tap to decrease the volume.
(B) Brightness
• Tap to increase the LCD brightness.
• Tap to decrease the LCD brightness.
(C) Date
• Tap the set icon to enter the date setup screen.
• On the date setup screen, swipe up or down on the month, day and
year to scroll through the options.
• Tap the date format icon on screen to change the date format (DD/
MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY).
Once selected, tap to conrm.
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(D) Time
• Tap the set button to enter the time setup screen.
• On the time setup screen, swipe up or down on the hours, minutes, or
AM/PM to scroll through the options.
Once selected, tap to conrm.
(E) Menu Layout
• Tap the set icon to enter the menu layout setup screen.
• Tap the left or right arrow icon on screen to change the color scheme
of menu.
• Tap or to select a menu layout option.
(F) Advanced
(i) Memory
Here you can see the free memory remaining or choose to format the
memory. Follow the instructions on screen if you would like to format
the memory.
Note: Format will erase all data in the memory, including all taken
photos, videos, voice les.
(ii) Image Display
As the saved photos and videos are in 4:3 ratio, here you can select
2 options for displaying the image in the preview screen and playback
screen:
Fit Image: Image displayed to actual scale with the left and right side
of the image unseen.
Fit Screen: Image scaled to t the screen, whole image displayed,
but not to actual scale.
(iii) Video Resolution
There are 2 options here:
160 X 120: The video size is smaller and you can record and save
more videos.
320 X 240: The video quality is better and takes up more memory so
less videos can be recorded and saved.
(iv) Auto Screen Off
Here you can set the time for auto screen off.
There are 5 options: 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes
and disable to turn it off.
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(The auto screen off will be disabled after selecting this option. The
clock will always be displayed, but the screen will become dim if there
is no input for 10 seconds in clock display mode).
Tips: If the auto screen off time is set to one of the longer times, the
battery consumption will increase and the time the battery lasts will
become shorter.
(v) Indoor Light Frequency
Here you can set the A.C. power frequency according to the region
you're in when travelling. If it is not set correctly, you may nd some
ickering on the camera/video’s preview screen and the captured
photos and videos when you are in an indoor environment.
(vi) Parental Control
Here parents can set the game time limit per day for their children.
To prevent children from modifying this setting easily, there is a simple
protection ow for entering the parental control menu. Parents need to
follow the instructions to enter the menu.
There are 4 options for the game time limit per day: 30 minutes, 60
minutes, 90 minutes and no time limit.
After a time limit is set, the time spent playing the game will be counted.
Once the time limit is reached, your child will be unable to enter the
games in the same day.
Note: The time limit will be reset if the date or time settings are
changed.
(vii) Factory Reset
Factory Reset will erase the contents stored in the memory and reset
all system settings to factory default, e.g le index, frequency, video
resolution, game level and clock face. Follow the instructions on
screen to conrm the action.
Care & Maintenance
1. Keep the rubber cover of the micro USB port closed tightly while it is not in
use in order to prevent dust or water from getting into the micro USB port.
2. Keep the watch clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
3. Keep the watch out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat source.
4. Do not drop the watch on a hard surface and do not expose it to
moisture or immerse it in water.
5. Keep the lens clean. If the pictures taken are blurry, it could be
because there is dust or dirt on the lens. You can clean the lens by:
• Blowing on the lens.
• Gently wiping the lens with a dry cloth.
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WARNING
A very small percentage of the public, due to an existing condition, may
experience epileptic seizures or momentary loss of consciousness when
viewing certain types of ashing colors or patterns.
While Kidizoom® Smartwatch 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® Smartwatch as a game controller for a prolonged period of
time may cause fatigue or discomfort. We recommend that children take
a 15-minute break for every hour of play.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Go through this section if you experience difculty in operating
Kidizoom® Smartwatch.
Problem Solution
The watch
has stopped
working
1. Turn the battery switch off for a few minutes.
2. Turn the battery switch on again and then press
the home button to turn it on. It should now
work properly.
3. If it doesn't work, try to recharge the battery and
try again.
(Refer to the battery recharging section for details)
Screen
display is
abnormal
1. Turn the battery switch off for a few minutes.
2. Turn the battery switch on again and then press
the home button to turn it on. The screen
display should be normal again.
Image taken
is not clear
1. Make sure the lighting conditions of the shooting
environment are good.
2. Check to see if the camera lens is clean. If you
nd some dust or dirt on it, please see the steps to
clean the lens in Care and Maintenance.
Cannot
connect to
computer
• Check the connections on the USB cable between
the watch and the computer and review the
appropriate connection procedures in this manual.
• Turn the battery switch off for a few minutes.
Turn the battery switch on and connect to the
computer again.
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Can’t view the
downloaded
video or photo
les
Check if the downloaded les are in the correct
directory in the Kidizoom® Smartwatch. Photos
should be put in the DOWNLOAD/PHOTO folder,
videos should be put in the DOWNLOAD/VIDEO
folder in Kidizoom® Smartwatch when it is
connected to a computer.
Kidizoom® Smartwatch only supports the below
formats:
Photos in Standard Baseline JPEG and Videos in AVI
(Motion JPEG) created by Kidizoom® Smartwatch.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you have a problem that cannot be solved by using this manual, we
encourage you to visit us online or contact our Consumer Services
Department with any problems and/or suggestions that you might have.
A support representative will be happy to assist you. Before requesting
support, please be ready to provide or include the information below:
• The name of your product or model number (the model number is
located on the back of the display panel).
• The actual problem you are experiencing.
• The actions you took right before the problem started.
Internet : www.vtechkids.com
Phone : 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada
KIDIZOOM® SMARTWATCH FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
Question 1:
I have bought a Kidizoom® Smartwatch, but it will not work with my PC,
my PC is looking for a driver. I have searched the internet and cannot
nd a VTech® Kidizoom® Smartwatch driver. What can I do?
Answer:
There is no separate driver needed for the Kidizoom® Smartwatch. It
uses a standard USB mass storage device driver. Such a driver comes
standard on all Windows® operating systems starting with Windows®2000
Service Pack 3 (including Windows® XP, Vista and upwards) and Mac
OS® 9.0 or above. If your computer meets these OS requirements and
is still looking for a driver, please contact your PC manufacturer for
further assistance. For earlier operating systems that do not support
mass storage, a system upgrade or mass storage device driver may be
available. Again, please check with your PC manufacturer.
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Question 2:
What is the ISO value (light sensitivity) of the Kidizoom® Smartwatch?
Answer:
The Kidizoom® Smartwatch uses an auto-ISO value. It auto adjusts
the exposure time and light sensitivity depending on the lighting
environment.
Question 3:
Why won't my Kidizoom® Smartwatch turn on?
Answer:
Please make sure the battery switch is on and the battery is charged.
Question 4:
Why are my pictures sometimes grainy and fuzzy? Is there anything I
can do to improve the picture quality?
Answer:
In a poorly lit environment, the frame rate (shutter speed) drops to allow
for a longer exposure time. The downside of this is that any movement
in the frame, or of the hand holding the camera, can result in greater
blur. Furthermore, the camera sensor will soften the edges in low light
to 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.
Question 5:
Why are the videos grainy and fuzzy when viewing on the computer screen?
Answer:
Please check if the video player of your computer is set to display the
actual resolution and scale of your videos. Viewing the videos on a
enlarged screen will result in a poor display quality.
Also, you can set the video resolution of Kidizoom® Smartwatch to 320
X 240. The video quality of this option is better than 160 X 120.
Question 6:
Can you delete a group of pictures at one time, or do they have to be
deleted one at a time on the camera?
Answer:
If you connect Kidizoom® Smartwatch to your computer and access it as
an external drive, you can select multiple pictures to delete at any one time.
Question 7:
If you accidentally delete the pictures by reformatting, is there any way
to get them back?
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Answer:
Unfortunately, if you delete the pictures by formatting the internal
storage memory, there’s no way to retrieve them. There is third party
software that can help recover deleted data from storage, but we do not
recommend using this.
Question 8:
I am trying to transfer my pictures to my computer. I connected per
the instructions (connecting the micro USB cable to the watch and
computer) and the new drive appears. However, no pictures are
automatically downloading. Is there something I need to do at startup to
get the pictures downloaded and saved?
Answer:
The picture transfer operation does not start by itself. After you have
connected the micro USB cable to your computer and the drive appears
ready, you can open the drive, look under the folder DCIM and you
should nd the images you captured with the Kidizoom® Smartwatch.
Moreover, if you wish to upload images to be viewed on Kidizoom®
Smartwatch, you can do so by moving the JPEG image les into the
folder DOWNLOAD/PHOTO.
Caution
How to take out the battery for disposal
Note: The below steps must be carried out by
an adult and with care.
1. Ensure the battery switch is set to the
0 position.
2. Loosen the four screws on the back of the
watch using a cross-head screwdriver,
then remove the back.
3. Locate the positive red wire and the negative black wire that connect
the battery to the watch.
HOW TO TAKE OUT THE BATTERY FOR DISPOSAL
Battery pack
Negative wire
Positive wire
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Wearing protective gloves is suggested in case any battery leakage has
occurred.
4. Pull out the battery pack until both the positive and negative wires are
detached from the product.
Note: Do not cut the wires simultaneously with scissors, pointed objects
or any other electrical conductors.
5. After the battery has been taken out, make sure it is handled and
disposed of properly.
Important 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 attached to the battery with any other
electrical conductors.
• Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight or high temperatures.
• Do not handle a damaged Li-ion polymer battery.
DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
VTech® Electronics North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers assume no
responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this handbook.
VTech® Electronics North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers assume no
responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties that may arise through
the use of this product. VTech® Electronics North America, L.L.C. and
its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by
deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs.
Company: VTech® Electronics North America, L.L.C.
Address: 1156 W. Shure Drive, Suite 200, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 USA
Phone: 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada
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. It is important for you to know that we stand behind
our products and encourage you to call our Consumer Services
Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S., or 1-877-352-8697
in Canada with any problems and/or suggestions that you might
have. A service representative will be happy to help you.
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Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT
MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Caution : Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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