Zila is a product development and design company that is headquartered in Hong Kong. Zila aims to globally share the love of photography with children. They made a debut in 2019 with the introduction of an in-house-designed kids’ digital camera called the ZOGO Lite. Their first marketplace was Europe where hundred of children benefited from their amazing cameras. For their 2.0 product, Zila finalized a plan of increasing the internal memory to 1 gigabyte and affix an IP67 rating.
Model: ZL_Cam
Attaching the Wrist Strap
Attach the included wrist strap to the camera’s wrist strap eyelet as described below.
1. Thread the small, thin loop of the strap all the way through the eyelet.
2. Pass the rest of the strap through the small, thin loop.
3. Pull the strap until it is securely fastened to the eyelet.
* Wearing the strap on your wrist can help prevent the camera from accidentally being dropped.
* As the camera floats, wear the strap on your wrist and hold the camera securely while it is underwater.
Inserting Memory Cards
Insert a memory card (not included) into the camera as described below.
* Only microSD and microSDHC cards can be used with the camera; microSDXC cards (microSD cards with a storage capacity greater than 32GB) are not supported. “Card Error” will show on the LCD screen if a microSDXC card is inserted into the camera.
* Use only brand name memory cards.
* Keep memory cards out of the reach of small children.
* For all steps below, make sure the camera is dry and use dry hands.
1. To remove the silicone cover, put your fingernail in the notch next to the silicone cover, then pry the silicone cover off.
* Do not use excessive force when removing the silicone cover or pull on it when it is removed.
2. Hold the memory card in the orientation shown by the debossed memory card icon next to the memory card slot, then slide the memory card into the slot until it clicks into place at the back of the slot.
* Do not insert the memory card at an angle or with excessive force.
* Format all memory cards before first use or after using them in a computer or other such device.
3. Close the silicone cover by pressing it firmly back in place into its recess until its outer surface becomes flush with the camera body, making sure both protrusions on the back of the silicone cover are inserted into both the memory card slot and the Micro-B USB port, to prevent dust or water from entering and damaging the camera.
By default, the camera saves all photos and videos to the internal memory. If a memory card is inserted into the camera, photos and videos are saved to the memory card instead.
Memory card slot cover
Removing Memory Cards
To remove a memory card inserted into the camera, remove the silicone cover (see step 1 on page 5), then press the centre of the memory card in and release it slowly. The memory card can then be removed by hand.
* The memory card can be removed whether the camera is on or off.
* Make sure the camera is dry and use dry hands.
* When done, remember to close the silicone cover (see step 3 on page 5) to prevent dust or water from entering and damaging the camera.
Charging the Camera
The camera contains an integrated rechargeable battery. The camera is fully charged at shipment. As the camera gradually loses its charge when not in use, charge it before use. The camera charges the battery internally.
* For this section, make sure the camera is dry and use dry hands.
Plug the USB-A end of the included USB cable into any USB-A charging port, such as on a computer, power bank, or wall charger. Then remove the silicone cover and connect the other end of the cable to the camera’s Micro-B USB port.
* Make sure the cable’s connectors are in the correct orientation before they are inserted and the connectors are inserted fully.
When the camera is connected as above, the LCD screen shows the following icon on a white background:
When the camera is charging, a blinking red charging icon appears on the bottom left-hand corner of the LCD screen. When charging is complete, this icon is replaced by a non-blinking green battery icon.
* Charging times vary depending on ambient temperature.
* When charging is complete, carefully disconnect the cable from the camera and the camera automatically turns off. Then close the silicone cover (see step 3 on page 5) to prevent dust or water from entering and damaging the camera.
ZL_cam along with the USB cable
Checking the Battery Level
After turning the camera on (see page 10), check the battery level on the bottom left hand corner of the LCD screen.
The 5 different battery levels are shown as follows:
In order from right to left: 100% – 80%
80% – 60%
60% – 40%
40% – 20%
20% – 0% (charge the camera)
Turning the Camera On and Off:
To turn the camera on, press and hold down the power button until the LCD screen lights up and, if the camera’s sound effects are on, the power-on sound plays, then release the power button.
* If the camera does not turn on, try charging it (see page 8). If that does not work, troubleshoot the camera.
To turn the camera off, press and hold down the power button until the LCD screen shuts off and, if the camera’s sound effects are on, the power-off sound plays, then release the power button.
* The camera automatically turns off when not in use for 2 minutes.
ZL_cam LCD screen
Choosing a Different Language
1. With the camera on, press the settings button to enter the settings menu.
2. Select “Language” by pressing the up button or the down button, then press the right button or the shutter button to enter the language submenu.
* To return to the settings menu without making any changes, press the left button.
3. Select the desired language by pressing the up button or the down button, then press the shutter button to confirm the selection and the camera automatically returns to the settings menu.
To exit the settings menu, press the settings button.
Changing the Date and Time
1. With the camera on, press the settings button to enter the settings menu.
2. Select “Date and Time” by pressing the up button or the down button, then press the right button or the shutter button to enter the date and time submenu.
* To return to the settings menu without making any changes, press the shutter button.
3. Press the left button or the right button to select the year, month, day, hour, minute, or seconds, then press the up button or the down button to change the selected date or time value.
4. Press the shutter button to set the date and time and the camera automatically returns to the settings menu.
To exit the settings menu, press the settings button.
Taking Photos
* Before proceeding, make sure the silicone cover is closed (see step 3 on page 5) to prevent dust or water from entering and damaging the camera.
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Hold the camera steady with both hands, using your left hand to cradle the bottom of the camera and your right hand to grip the side of the camera where the silicone cover is.
3. Brace your elbows against your torso or lean against a table, wall, tree, or other structure.
* Shaking or unsteady hands can blur your shots.
* Keep your fingers and other objects away from the lens so as not to leave any marks on it, such as fingerprints; obstruct your shots; or render your shots out of focus.
4. Frame your shot.
* The LCD screen might be difficult to see clearly in direct sunlight.
5. Press the shutter button.
* Make sure to hold the camera still for 1 or 2 seconds after pressing the shutter button in order to allow the camera to process your shot.
In photo mode, the number of shots remaining is shown on the top right hand corner of the LCD screen.
Shutter button
Zooming In and Out:
When framing your shot, zoom in by pressing the up button. Zoom out by pressing the down button.
* Press and hold down the up button or the down button to zoom in or out quickly.
When zooming in or out, the zoom magnification, which is up to 4 times in 21 steps, is shown on the bottom right hand corner of the LCD screen.
* The zoom function can be used in both photo mode and video mode.
Using the Fun Filters
21 fun filters, including a black and white filter, are available in photo mode.
Cycle through the fun filters and select a fun filter by pressing the left button or the right button.
To return to normal photo mode, press the power button.
* The fun filters are not available in video mode.
Viewing Photos
Photos can be viewed on the LCD screen in playback mode.
* The LCD screen might be difficult to see clearly in direct sunlight.
To view photos in playback mode, press the playback button.
* In playback mode, photos are identified by the following icon on the top left hand corner of the LCD screen:
Cycle through multiple photos by pressing the left button or the right button. Press the right button to view photos in chronological order. Press the left button to view photos in reverse order.
To exit playback mode, press the playback button.
Deleting Photos
* Deleted photos cannot be recovered. Before proceeding, copy important photos to a computer or other such device.
1. Press the playback button to go to playback mode, select the photo for deletion by pressing the left button or the right button, then press the settings button to enter the delete menu.
* To exit the delete menu, press the settings button again.
2. Make sure “This Image” is selected, then press the right button or the shutter button to bring up the confirmation dialog box.
* To return to the delete menu, press the left button or select “No” and press the shutter button.
3. Press the up button or the down button to select “Yes”, then press the shutter button to confirm and the camera automatically returns to playback mode.
To delete all files (both photos and videos), follow steps 1 to 3 above, except make sure “All” is selected in step 2.
Recording Videos
* Before proceeding, make sure the silicone cover is closed (see step 3 on page 5) to prevent dust or water from entering and damaging the camera.
1. Turn the camera on (see page 10).
2. Press and hold down the shutter button for around 3 seconds to go to video mode. Video recording starts automatically, as shown by the blinking red dot on the top of the LCD screen.
* Release the shutter button as soon as video recording starts.
* The LCD screen might be difficult to see clearly in direct sunlight.
3. To stop recording, press the shutter button and the camera automatically returns to photo mode.
* Recording stops and saves automatically when the battery is too low or when the internal memory or, if a memory card is inserted into the camera, the memory card is full.
* Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone. Do not cover the microphone hole during recording. The microphone might pick up sounds made by pressing the camera buttons during recording.
In video mode, the recording duration is shown on the top right hand corner of the LCD screen.
Deleting Videos
* Deleted videos cannot be recovered. Before proceeding, copy important videos to a computer or other such device.
1. Press the playback button to go to playback mode, select the video for deletion by pressing the left button or the right button, then press the settings button to enter the delete menu.
* To exit the delete menu, press the settings button again.
2. Make sure “This Video” is selected, then press the right button or the shutter button to bring up the confirmation dialog box.
* To return to the delete menu, press the left button or select “No” and press the shutter button.
3. Press the up button or the down button to select “Yes”, then press the shutter button to confirm and the camera automatically returns to playback mode.
To delete all files (both photos and videos), follow steps 1 to 3 above, except make sure “All” is selected in step 2.
Formatting
Format the internal memory as described below.
* Make sure no memory card is inserted into the camera.
1. With the camera on, press the settings button to enter the settings menu.
2. Select “Format” by pressing the up button or the down button, then press the right button or the shutter button to bring up the confirmation dialog box.
* To return to the settings menu without formatting, press the left button or select “No” and press the shutter button.
3. Press the up button or the down button to select “Yes”, then press the shutter button to confirm and the camera automatically returns to the settings menu.
To exit the settings menu, press the settings button.
To format a memory card inserted it into the camera, follow steps 1 to 3 above.
* Formatting permanently deletes all data (including photos and videos) in the internal memory or on the memory card. Before formatting, copy any data you wish to keep to a computer or other such device.
Transferring Files from the Camera
Copy files (photos, videos, or both) to a computer as described below.
* For all steps below, make sure the camera is dry and use dry hands.
1. Use the included USB cable to connect the camera to a computer (see the second and third paragraphs on page 8).
* The camera can be connected whether the camera is on or off. If the camera is off, it automatically turns on once it is connected.
* Connect the camera directly to the computer, not via a peripheral, such as a USB hub.
2. The internal memory and, if a memory card is inserted into the camera (see page 5), the memory card is listed on the computer as removable drives named “Zila Data” and “Zila Card” respectively. Files can be found in folders on one drive or both drives, depending on where they were saved (see page 6). Select the desired files, then copy the selected files to the desired location on the computer.
* Do not disconnect the cable or remove the memory card, if any, until copying is complete.
* When copying is complete, carefully disconnect the cable from the camera and the camera automatically turns off. Then close the silicone cover to prevent dust or water from entering and damaging the camera.
Included in Package:
- A wrist strap
- USB Cable
- Camera
Product Specification:
| Model | ZL_Cam |
| Dimension | 101.5 mm x 71.4 mm x 32.8 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | 105.6 g |
| Sensor | CMOS 1/4 in |
| Pixel | 8.0 MP |
| Zoom | 4.0 X (digital zoom) |
| Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Focal lenght | 6.0 mm |
| Focus Range | 30 cm (approximate) |
| Focus Mode | Auto |
| White Balance | Auto |
| ISO Sensititivty | ISO 100 – ISO 400 |
| LCD Screen | 2.0 in |
| File Format | JPG (photos), AVI (videos) |
| Storage | Internal memory (1 GB), microSD/SDHC memory cards |
| Power Source | 600 mAh integrated rechargeable Li-ion battery (3.7 V) |
| Accessories | Wrist strap, USB-A to Micro-B USB cable |
For Technical Support, visit the official Zilacam website: www.zilacam.com
You can download the user manual of Zila Camera Owner Manual from this URL: https://5a4e72e9-653e-4eb6-9dba-936878eda640.filesusr.com/ugd/68f0e4_8aa551100f834e8c90bd224cc4dc5b4e.pdf
