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FAQ • DIGIKIDS® CD & Quick Response™ Software

This is the support and general questions page for the DIGIKIDS® CD and Quick Response™ Software. If you have additional questions be sure to contact us!

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Using the Quick Response™ Software
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How do I install the program?
There is no installation necessary - the easy-to-use Quick Response™ Software runs right from the CD! Once you insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive, the program will start automatically in about 5 seconds. The small CD fits into a standard CD-ROM tray, its edges resting on the inner, recessed area. On laptops, simply snap it over the center hub.
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Can I run the program without the CD in the CD-ROM drive?
Since we don't install the Quick Response™ Software on your computer, the CD must be in the drive for the program to work. If you've updated any information and saved it to your hard drive, the CD then works with your saved data and the latest information is what will be displayed, sent with emergency email, added to the NCMEC forms, posters and flyers.
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Can I save updated information for more than one child?
Yes. You need to insert the DIGIKIDS® CD for each child before saving. The updates are saved in separate folders.
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I don't have an email program on my computer, will the email program still work?
Yes. Our program has its own email program built in. All you need is a computer with access to the Internet.
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Can I send emergency email to a mobile phone?
Yes. Any cell phone that can receive email (Smartphone) can also receive an emergency email from the DIGIKIDS® CD. The Flyer will appear on the screen and all files will be attached. If you have a Smartphone we suggest that you send an emergency email to yourself that you can immediately forward right from the phone.
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Do I need to attach any files to emergency email?
The program automatically attaches the most current information files, including both photos, the poster and flyer, all identifying information and the NCMEC forms if you've completed those prior to sending. All you need to do is type in the email address or addresses where you want the emergency email to be sent. The flyer appears in the body of the email or on the screen of a mobile phone.
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Can I remove any saved or updated data from the computer's hard drive?
Yes. Navigate to the Edit Information Page and choose 'Remove Data'. The program will automatically remove any data that you've saved to the computer's hard drive. The information and photos on the DIGIKIDS® CD will not be changed. This is an especially useful feature if you've used a public computer to report your child missing, and want to remove all of the data so that no one has access to it.
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How do I create a poster or flyer?
Posters and flyers are created automatically with the photos and information on the CD including any updated or added information that you've entered and saved. From the Emergency page, simply click on Poster or Flyer for the one you want.
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General Questions
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Will the CD work with a Macintosh (MAC) Computer?
The Quick Response™ Software is designed to work on Windows® computers (PC's) with tray type CD ROM drives as shown. If your MAC has a tray CD ROM the CD should work fine. Either way, your child's photos, posters and identifying information that are sent with emergency email or to mobile phones are universal and will work in any computer.
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In a missing child emergency, can I just hand the DIGIKIDS® CD to police?
Yes. The CD includes complete instructions for law enforcement to use quickly in an emergency.  If you have a smart phone we suggest that you send an emergency email to yourself that you can immediately forward right from the phone. (more)
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Will the CD report to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)?
Yes. The Quick Response™ Software guides you through a few quick steps. We automatically complete the NCMEC forms (including any last minute information you've added about your child and events surrounding the missing child emergency), attach the necessary files including both high resolution photos, identifying and medical information and then send an emergency email formatted for use by the NCMEC. The entire process should take less than five-minutes.
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Will your program report my missing child to the AMBER Alert System?
Yes. If the AMBER Alert program in your area is able to take digital files attached to an email message, (like most TV and radio stations) you or the police can use the CD to automatically send everything they need to broadcast physical descriptions and high resolution photos of your missing child including both the poster and flyer, and any last minute information you've added about your child and events surrounding the actual emergency. (more)
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Can I add last minute information about my child in a missing child emergency?
Yes. Police will need a detailed description of what your child was wearing including the location your child was last seen and any other special information about the missing child emergency before they can begin a search for your child. With our Quick Response™ Software you can easily add any last minute information to send with emergency email. The updated information is automatically added to the posters and flyers.
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Will I damage the DIGIKIDS® CD by keeping it with me?
Although it is possible to damage the CD, the DIGIKIDS® ID Kit includes a patented two-compartment Safety-Sleeve® that allows you to carry the DIGIKIDS® CD with you at all times without damage from sticking or scratching.
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Troubleshooting
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CD doesn't start automatically when inserted into CD-ROM drive.
The small CD fits into a standard CD-ROM tray, its edges resting on the inner, recessed area. On laptops, snap it over the center hub. If the program doesn't start automatically within about 5 seconds, check to see that you have the CD loaded in the CD-ROM drive properly. To start the program manually, navigate to your CD-ROM drive and double-click the CD icon. If you have auto run disabled on your computer, when you click on the CD icon it will open a folder with a number of files. Click on Autorun.hta to start the program.
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Poster or flyer prints on two pages.
The poster and flyer are both formatted to print on standard letter size paper (8-1/2 X 11) with the margins set to .5 inch. Most printers default to these settings. To check yours, go to Page Setup and make sure the side and top margins are set to .5 before printing. If you would like to print larger posters or flyers than you can make from your home computer, take the CD to any quick print center such as FedEx Kinko's.
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Microsoft download warning when trying to view the NCMEC release forms.
According to where the security settings for your Internet Browser are set, or which version browser you are using, you may get a warning before viewing the NCMEC forms similar to a download warning you see when downloading files from the Internet. If you get the warning, choose 'Open' or 'OK' and the forms will display normally. NOTE: The forms are completed automatically by the program, and you only need to display the forms if you want to print or review them prior to sending to the NCMEC.
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