HD SPORTS ACTION CAMERA. with LCD Screen USER GUIDE

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1 HD SPORTS ACTION CAMERA with LCD Screen USER GUIDE

2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Please read the instructions carefully before using this camera for proper and safe operation. Please check the video camera operates normally before use. Do not expose the video camera to direct sunlight, or point its lens to sunlight - the image sensor may get damaged. Take good care of the video camera and prevent water or sand particles from entering the housing when it is used on the beach or in water. Water, sand particles, dust or composites containing salt may damage. Keep the video camera free of dust and chemical materials. Place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated environment. Do not place the video camera in a high temperature, moist or dusty place. If dust or dirt is accumulated on the video camera or on its lens - use a soft, clean and dry cloth to wipe away gently. Do not use a cloth to wipe sand particles. Blow them away gently then wipe the camera gently with a cloth suitable for optical devices. Do not use solvents to clean the video camera. Do not touch the lens surface with your fingers. This camera supports a MicroSD Memory Card (up to 32GB). Please insert the MicroSD Memory card before use. SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately. Please back up data stored on the memory card.

3 Memory cards are manufactured from precise electronic components. Data may be lost or damaged under the following circumstances: The memory card is bent, dropped or damaged. Place it under high temperature or moist environment or expose to sunshine directly. Electrostatic or electromagnetic field exists around the memory card. This memory card is taken out or power supply is interrupted when this video camera or computer is connected to the memory card (i.e. during reading, writing and formatting). Touching the metal contact surface of the memory card with your fingers or metallic materials. We recommend performance. cards for maximum For more info, videos and support, visit

4 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA 1 前壳 印 色 前壳 印 色 6 7 前壳 印 色

5 前壳 印 1 Micro SD Memory Card Slot 7 Strap Connector 2 Reset Button 8 Microphone 3 USB Interface 9 Power Indicator/Busy LED Light 4 Power Button 10 Charge Indicator LED Light 5 Shutter Button 11 LCD TFT Screen 6 Mode Switch: Photo, Video, Vehicle Mounted 12 Lens

6 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS To be able to download videos and photos to your computer, you will need the following minimum configuration including and internet connection, and Adobe Flash Player: Windows Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7 Pentium 4 processor (or above) 1 GB of RAM, 250 MB available hard disk space 16-bit colour monitor, 1024 X 768 recommended screen resolution CD-ROM Drive QuickTime 6 or higher Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher Windows Media Player 10 or higher DirectX 9 or higher Macintosh Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.5.x or later 1 GB RAM, 250 MB available hard disk space 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor QuickTime 6 or higher

7 USAGE Charging the built-in lithium battery Make sure the built-in lithium battery has been fully charged before using your camera. To charge the battery: Power OFF the camera. Connect your camera from the USB Interface 3 using the mini USB cable provided to a PC. The Charge LED light 10 lights up red indicating that your camera is in Charge mode. The LED switches off when your camera is fully charged. 3 前

8 MicroSD Memory Card Make sure a MicroSD Memory card has been properly inserted into your camera (MicroSD Memory card not included). To properly insert the MicroSD Card: Power OFF the camera. Insert the MicroSD Card into the MicroSD Card slot 1 in the direction as shown on the camera (see SD icon by the MicroSD card slot). 1 Gently press the MicroSD Card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the memory card has been inserted correctly. To remove the card, gently press on the edge of the card to release it and pull the card out. If the card is inserted or removed while the camera s power is on, it may damage the card and/or any stored data. Always confirm that the power is off before inserting the card into the camera. 前壳印色 Indicator Lights When the camera is busy (such as recording, taking photos, or automatic off-screen), the Busy light 9 will be on. A static Charge light 10 indicates the camera is charging.

9 Power ON/Power OFF Power ON: Press the POWER button 4 for 3 seconds - the display screen appears. The camera is now ON. 4 9 Power OFF: Press the POWER button once - the display screen disappears. The camera is now OFF. 前壳印色 Auto Power OFF: When the camera is left idle for more than 5 minutes, the camera will power OFF automatically to save energy. Once the camera is automatically powered off, you can press the POWER button once to power on the camera. NOTE: After 2 minutes of inactivity, the camera LCD screen turns black to save energy. The red Busy LED light 9 is on to indicate that the camera is in standby mode. Simply press any button or touch the LCD screen to reactivate the camera. Auto Power OFF due to low battery: When the battery power is low, the LCD display screen will display the low power icon. When the indicator light turns red and is flickering, the camera will power OFF automatically.

10 GETTING TO KNOW THE LCD SCREEN Function Mode 0/1234 1M :12:18 HD Mode Picture Video Vehicle-Mounted 0/1234 or 00:12:18 Number of images taken/number of images to be taken Indicated time remaining for recording or Image resolution Video resolution: 720P or VGA Memory card is inserted Zoom In Zoom Out Shutter Battery Power Status Digital Zoom Status Playback Date & Time Setting

11 Playback Mode Mode Picture Video Vehicle-Mounted File type Number of files in current folder Current folder name Preview files forward Preview files back Confirm deletion of current file Play current movie clip Switch back to current function mode Play forward Play backward Pause

12 USING THE FUNCTION MODES Three modes are available: Picture Still images can be taken Video Video can be recorded Vehicle-Mounted Continuous video can be recorded (one section every 5 minutes) NOTE: Use the Mode Switch after startup. Picture Mode: Switch the mode to Picture, press the Shutter Button 5 or click the LCD centre once to take a photo. Video Recording mode Switch the mode to Video, press the shutter button once or click the LCD centre once to begin recording. Press the shutter button once again to stop recording. The camera will also stop recording automatically when the memory card is full or the battery is low.

13 Vehicle-Mounted mode: Switch the mode to Vehicle-Mounted, press the shutter button or click the LCD centre once to begin recording. A segment of recording will be saved every 5 minutes and then the next segment of video will start to record. When the storage card is full, the earliest segment of video will be deleted to release the corresponding space for continuous recording. Using the Playback Mode After starting up and entering the preview screen, click the playback icon at the lower right corner of the LCD screen to switch to the playback mode: To play a movie clip: Click to pause playing, click to play forward, and click to play backward. To delete a movie clip: Click to delete the current file and the YES to confirm, or click NO to cancel the request of deletion.

14 Connecting the camera to a computer Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camera to a computer. For Windows OS users: 1. Power the camcorder ON. 2. The first time you connect the device to the computer you may have to wait a few seconds until the computer recognises the device. The MSDC connection icon displays on the LCD screen. 3. A window appears on your computer with a list of options, select Open folder to view files and click OK. 4. Open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files. 5. Select the media and copy the files from this folder onto your computer. Optionally, select the files and choose Copy from the Edit menu. Then select a folder and choose Paste from the Edit menu. 6. Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of files.

15 For Macintosh OS users: 1. Power the camcorder ON. 2. The first time you connect the device to the computer you may have to wait a few seconds until the computer recognises the device. The MSDC connection icon displays on the LCD screen. The camera s device icon appears on the desktop. 3. Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files. 4. Select the files and drag them onto your computer. Optionally, select the files and choose Copy from the Finder s Edit menu. Then select a folder and choose Paste from the Edit menu. 5. Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of files.

16 USING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Waterproof Case CLAMP SHUTTER POWER CAMERA IS SUBMERSIBLE UP TO 2M IF CAMERA IS CORRECTLY SEALED IN WATERPROOF CASE 1. Insert a finger at the half circle of the clamp by prying the clamp up away from the case. 2. Before sealing the case, inspect the water sealing gasket to be sure it s in good condition. You can test the gasket by closing the case without inserting the camera. 3. Submerse the case completely in a bowl of water for about a minute. Remove the case from the water, dry off its exterior with a towel and then open the case. If the entire interior is dry, the case and gasket are safe for use under water. 4. There are just two buttons required for recording video and images: the Shutter, and the Power Button. 5. Remember to put the Mode Switch in your desired recording position before inserting the camera in the waterproof case. There is no external button for the Mode Switch.

17 Handlebar Mount 1. The camera does not have a standard tripod mount. For all the accessories with a 1/4-20 screw, the camera must be enclosed in with the waterproof case or in the included mounting adapter. 2. Turn the waterproof case (or mounting adapter) clockwise onto the 1/4-20 screw of the handlebar clamp until secure. 1/4-20 SCREW LOCKING WHEEL BAR CLAMP BOLTS TILT KNOB BAR CLAMP 3. Turn the Locking Wheel so it applies pressure to the case to keep the connection secure. 4. Loosen the Bar Clamp Bolt until the screw can be pushed 90 upward. 5. The bottom half of the Bar Clamp can be opened to allow you to wrap the Handlebar Clamp around the actual handlebar of your bicycle. 6. After positioning the Handlebar Clamp where you want it, close up the bottom half of the clamp and tighten the Bar Clamp Bolt. 7. Loosen the Tilt Knob, to adjust for the proper aiming angle; then tighten the knob. Panning adjustments can be made by loosening the Locking Wheel, adjust the pan angle; then tighten the wheel.

18 Helmet Mount 1. Insert the free end of the Helmet Strap through one of the slots in the base of the Helmet Mount. 1/4-20 SCREW LOCKING WHEEL STRAP TILT KNOB 2. Thread the same end in to the helmet s vent MOUNT and then back up to the Helmet Mount through another vent. Then insert the strap through the other side of the Helmet Mount. Then insert the strap back through the helmet vent. 3. You should have now both ends of the strap inside the helmet. Take both ends of the strap and pull to tighten and then attach together with the Velcro. 4. Turn the Waterproof Case (or Mounting Adapter) onto the 1/4-20 screw of the Helmet Mount until secured. 5. Turn the Locking Wheel so it applies pressure to the case to keep the connection secure. 6. Loosen the Tilt Knob, to adjust for the proper aiming angle; then tighten the knob. Please note this Helmet Mount will only work with vented helmets.

19 Mounting Adaptor (Shield) 1. The camera clips into the Mounting Adaptor. 2. The Mounting Adapter allows you to attach mounting accessories that have a 1/4-20 screw. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Image Settings Centre Metering, Auto ISO Lens F/3.1, f = 9.3 mm, View Angle 120 Video Resolution 1280 x x 480 Picture Resolution 5.1MP (2592 x 1944), 3.0MP (2048 x 1536), 1.3MP (1280 x 1024) Storage Media (not included) microsd/microsdhc (up to 32GB) File Format JPEG / AVI Interface USB 2.0 / Mini USB Power Source Built in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery Built-in Wi-Fi b/g/n Dimensions 67 x 44 x 28 mm Weight 47g

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