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How to Troubleshoot a Kidz Cam

Several manufacturers make digital cameras for kids, including Sakar with its Kidz Cam. This camera has a rugged rubber exterior that can withstand being dropped and has an internal memory capable of holding 152 photos. It also comes with basic photo editing software and photo project software. If the camera malfunctions, stored data such as photos may disappear, with the error message "No photos in camera." Re-installing the camera software can sometimes resolve this issue.

Things You'll Need

USB cable
Kidz Cam software installation CD

Instructions

- 1
  Press the shutter button several times to take some sample photos and look for the "No photos" error message to make sure the camera is malfunctioning.
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  Check to see if your computer meets the minimum requirements for the camera software: at least 128 MB of RAM and a Pentium II 300 MHz, AMD Athlon 300 MHz or a Celeron 400 MHz processor or higher. The camera is not compatible with Mac computers.
- 3
  Disconnect the camera from your computer.
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  Click on "Settings" under the start menu of your computer. Select "Control Panel" then "Add/Remove programs." Remove "PhoTags Express" and restart your computer.
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  Insert the software installation CD that came with your camera. The installation will begin automatically. Restart your computer when the installation is complete.
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  Connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable.
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  Right-click the "My Computer" icon and select "Properties." Click "Hardware," then "Device Manager."
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  Right-click your camera in the device listing and select "uninstall." Press "OK" if a warning dialog box appears.
- 9
  Restart your computer.

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