Digital Cameras Simple Guide Please read me before use!
Retain the manual and all related information for future reference. content Warning.....................................................................................................1 Precautions................................................................................................ 1 About the camera.......................................................................................2 System requirements..................................................................................2 Camera Parts............................................................................................. 2 Charge the battery......................................................................................5 Turn camera on/off.................................................................................... 6 Setting up your camera.............................................................................. 6 Insert and format the memory card............................................................ 8 Formatting a memory card.........................................................................8 Using the Camera...................................................................................... 9 Focus function......................................................................................... 11 Fully automatic focus.............................................................................. 11 Manual focus........................................................................................... 11 Macro mode.............................................................................................11 Fill light...................................................................................................11 Media Playback....................................................................................... 12 Connect to a computer............................................................................. 13 Mass Storage Mode................................................................................. 13 PC Camera.............................................................................................. 13 Charging mode........................................................................................ 13 WIFI APP User Guide............................................................................. 14 Camera Cleaning and Maintenance..........................................................14 Troubleshooting.......................................................................................14 Supplementary Notes...............................................................................15 Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, 1. Do not expose this device to rain or moisture. 2. Do not place objects filled with liquids (such as vases) on this device. 3. Do not expose the battery to excessive heat, such as sunlight or fire. 4. Do not swallow batteries to avoid chemical burns. 5. Keep new and used batteries out of the reach of children. If the battery compartment is not securely closed, stop using this product and keep it out of the reach of children. 6. If you think a battery may have been swallowed or placed in any part of the body, seek medical attention immediately. Precautions If the battery pack is mishandled, it may explode, causing fire or even chemical burns. Please observe the following precautions. 1. Do not disassemble. 2. Do not crush the battery pack or subject it to any impact or external force, such as hammering, dropping, or stepping on it. 3. Do not short-circuit the battery pack, and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. 4. Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 60C (140F), such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun. 5. Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire. 6. Do not dispose of damaged or leaking lithium-ion batteries. 7. Keep the battery pack out of the reach of children. 8. Keep the surface of the battery pack dry. 9. Replace only with the specified type of battery. Failure to do so may result in explosion, fire, or injury. 10. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. 11. When using the AC adapter/battery charger, use a nearby wall outlet. If any malfunction occurs, unplug the battery pack from the wall outlet. If you are using a product with a charging light, please note that even if the light turns off, the product will not be disconnected from the power source. 12. Do not use the AC adapter/battery charger in confined spaces, such as between walls and furniture. 13. If static electricity or electromagnetic interference causes data transmission to be interrupted midway, restart the app or disconnect and reconnect the communication cable (USB, etc.). 1 About the camera System requirements Users can transfer videos and photos to a computer with the following configuration:
Intel Pentium 2.0GHz or higher / Microsoft Windows XP or higher operating system 2GB RAM 40GB or more available disk memory /
standard USB port / 1GB GPU or higher 1920x1080 pixel or higher resolution. Camera Parts Rear view Front view 12: Optical zoom toggle button 13: Fill light 14: Rear camera 1: Display 2: Charging Indicator/Working Indicator n 3: AE/AF Lock Butto
(Auto Exposure/Focus Lock) 4: Wi-Fi Button 5: Up Button/Fill Light Shortcut 6: Right Button/Change Filter/Change EV Value 7: Down Button/DISP Button 8: Left Button/Change Filter/Macro Mode 9: OK Button 10: Playback Button 11: Menu Button 2 Top view Bottom View 7: Tripod port 8:Battery compartment/memory card slot 1: Mode dial 2: Record video button 3: Photo button 4: Power button 5: Cold shoe jack 6: Fill light mechanical lock Left side view 9: Type-C USB port 10: Microphone port 11: HD port 3 Button/Indicator Function Power button Camera button Record button Mode dial Cold shoe mount Fill light mechanical lock Indicator light AE/AF LOCK button WIFI button Up button Right button Down button Left button OK button Playback button MENU button USB MIC HD Power on/off Short press to pause the video while recording Take a photo/half-press to focus Start recording/Stop recording Switch shooting mode Place the external microphone and fill light connector Turn on the built-in fill light Optical zoom in/volume +
Optical zoom out/volume-
Red charging indicator light/blue working indicator light Auto exposure/focus lock Turn on Wi-Fi Select Up Short press to turn on/off the fill light When WIFI is on, short press to exit WIFI Select right Short press to switch filter mode Long press to switch EV value Select Down Short press once to clear the screen, short press twice to lock the screen Select Left Short press to switch filter mode Long press to turn on/off macro Confirm Open/Exit Media Library On/Off Menu Settings USB cable charging Connect the computer with a USB cable External microphone interface (3.5mm) HD line interface 4 Charge the battery 1. Turn on the camera, open the battery cover, insert the battery as shown in the figure below, and then close the battery cover. 2. You can use the provided USB cable to charge your camera via the adapter
(5V/1A~5V/2A).
*The charging indicator lights up red while the camera is charging.
*When the camera is fully charged, the charging indicator turns off automatically. A typical full charge of the battery takes about 1.5 hours. A fully charged battery provides approximately 60 minutes of recording time. 5 Turn camera on/off Press the power button and the camera will turn on automatically. To turn off the camera, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds. Note: When using the camera for the first time, you need to press and hold the power button to turn it on. Setting up your camera You can customize your camera settings. After turning on the camera, press the Menu button to open the Mode menu and enter System Settings. Menu Settings 1 2 1: Current Mode Submenu 2: System Settings 6 Submenu Macro mode AE-L+AF-L Icon display Wi-Fi Menu Contents Turn off/Turn on AE-L/AF-L/AE-L+AF-L Turn off/Turn on Turn off/Turn on APP Usage Guide Scan the QR code to view the tutorial Light source frequency Auto/50Hz/60Hz LED indicators AF Assist Lamp Turn off/Turn on Turn off/Turn on Auto screen saver Turn Off/30S/1 minute/2 minutes Auto Power Off Turn Off/3 minutes/5 minutes/10 minutes Display brightness High/Medium/Low Button Prompt Startup Music High/Medium/Low/Turn Off Turn off/Turn on Language Simplified Chinese/Traditional Chinese/English/
Japanese/Korean/Russian/German/French/Italian/S panish/Portuguese/Thai/Dutch/Polish/Swedish/Rom anian/Indonesian/Turkish/Greek Time format YYYY/MM/DD MM/DD/YYYY DD/MM/YYYY Time Set Date Set Format Device Info Factory Rest Hour/Minute/Second Year/Month/Day Format/Cancel Product model and version Confirm/Cancel 7 Insert and format the memory card We recommend using a Class 10 or higher memory card for proper operation. 1. Insert the memory card until you hear a click. Insert the card in the direction shown in the picture for storage, paying attention to the edges and corners. 2. Remove the memory card: Open the battery cover, push the memory card in, it will pop out automatically. Formatting a memory card It's recommended to format the memory card before first use. To format a memory card, press the Menu button to open the menu system. Then, press the left or right arrow key to navigate to System Settings. Press the up or down arrow key to find "Format," then press the OK button to enter the submenu. Select "Confirm" to format the memory card. Note:
If the file system on the memory card is not supported, a prompt will appear:
"Unsupported file system, format?" Please format the memory card as described above.Formatting the memory card will delete all data stored on it, making it irrecoverable. Before formatting, please save important data on a PC. 8 Using the Camera After turning on the camera, rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode. Icon Model Illustrate Normal photo taking Take a single photo normally Automatic photo taking Timed photo taking Continuous photography Automatic loop shooting after a specified number of seconds Take a single photo after a specified number of seconds Take a specified number of photos continuously Normal video Record video in normal mode Time-lapse video Compressed time recording video Loop recording Record video in an infinite loop Video recording + photo While recording a video, you can taking capture a single photo at a set interval. 9 Note: The camera supports different modes with different menu settings. After selecting the desired mode, press the Menu button to open the menu and select the desired settings. Press the Photo button to take a photo, which will automatically be saved to the memory card. Press the Record button to start video recording, and then press the Record button to end it. While recording a video, you can press Power to pause or resume video recording. 1: Photo button (takes photo/focuses) 2: Video button (starts/stops recording) 3: Optical zoom toggle button Optical zoom in/
Optical zoom out 4: Indicator light The active indicator light flashes while recording 10 Focus function This function includes two focus modes: fully automatic focus and manual focus. Press the Menu button to open the menu, then press the left/right button to switch to system settings. Press the up/down button to find "Focus Mode", press the OK button to enter the focus mode, and select the mode you want. Fully automatic focus In this mode, simply hold the camera steady while taking a photo or video, and it will automatically focus. When you're done, press the capture button. Manual focus In this mode, when taking a photo or recording a video, half-press the photo button and a focus frame will appear on the display until the camera is in focus. Then press the photo button fully to take the clearest photo or start recording with the clearest image. Macro mode In this mode, point the camera at the subject (at least 5cm away). When the subject is clearly visible on the camera screen, hold the camera steady and press the capture button to take photos and videos. Fill light In video mode, pressing the up button quickly toggles the fill light on and off. In photo mode, the fill light has three flash modes, and pressing the up button quickly switches between them. Note: When the fill light is in auto-flash mode, it will only flash when taking pictures in dark environments. When switched to forced flash mode, the flash will always be on. 11 Media Playback Press the Playback button to open the media library. Select the video or photo file you want to view, then press OK to access the corresponding file to view the videos and images stored on the camera's memory card. Current/total number of images Photo playback/video playback 1: To view the details of the photo you took, turn Note: After zooming in, you can scroll up/down/left/right to see more details. 2: Press the OK button to play/pause the video. 3: Press the Menu button to delete the photo/video. Note: Once deleted, it cannot be restored. 4: Press the Play button to exit the video/photo playback. 12 Connect to a computer 1. Use the provided USB cable to connect the camera's Type-C USB port to a USB port on your computer. 2. With the camera powered on, the screen will display available options. Press the Up/Down button, then press the OK button to confirm your settings. Mass Storage Mode Select "Mass Storage Mode" and the computer will display the camera's memory card tray, allowing you to transfer files from the memory card to the computer. PC Camera Select "PC Camera" mode to use the camera as a webcam, live stream, and more. Note: When using the camera as a PC Camera, only the optical zoom button on the camera can be used; other functions are unavailable. Charging Mode Select charging mode, and the camera will support normal video recording. Turning off the camera's power will fully charge faster than leaving it on. 13 WIFI APP User Guide Press the MENU button to enter the menu. Press the left/right button to enter the system settings. Then press the up/down button to find the "APP User Guide"
submenu. Press OK to scan and view the tutorial. To download the app, scan the QR code below. WIFI APP User Guide QR Code WIFI APP download QR code Camera cleaning and maintenance
(1) If the camera is not to be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store it in a dust-free, dry environment at a temperature not exceeding 30C.
(2) To extend the battery life, fully discharge the battery before storage.
(3) After the battery is fully charged, fully discharge it at least once every three months.
(4) If there is dust or dirt on the lens or screen, gently wipe it with a clean, soft lens cloth.
(5) As this is a precision instrument, do not drop it or subject it to strong shock or vibration. Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems with your camera, refer to this section. 1. The camera does not turn on after installing the battery
(1) The battery is low. Please replace it with a new one or recharge it.
(2) The battery is installed upside down. Please make sure that the battery is installed upside down.
(3) The battery insulation paper is not removed. 14 2. The battery is not charging
(1) If the charging indicator light flashes red, it means that the battery is not in place or the contact is poor. Please reinstall the battery until the indicator light comes on (the indicator light will go off when the battery is fully charged).
(2) If the charging indicator light does not come on, the charger is not properly connected. Please check whether the charger is properly connected.
(3) If the ambient temperature is below 10, charging may be slow or impossible. 3. Camera freezes Pressing the camera buttons rapidly may cause it to freeze. If it freezes, remove the battery and restart it. Tip: Do not press the camera buttons rapidly while it is recording or taking a photo. Normally, the camera will display a waiting icon. 4. Memory card cannot be recognized:
(1) Please check whether the memory card complies with the SD card (Class 10) standard and does not exceed 256GB.
(2) Please check whether the memory card is inserted upside down.
(3) When using a memory card with a camera for the first time, it is recommended to format it first. Supplementary Notes
(1) Do not insert any objects other than the memory card into the slot.
(2) The camera may display an unstable image for a few seconds after turning on the power. This is not a malfunction.
(3) Due to the optical characteristics of the lens, there may be color dispersion
(chromatic aberration amplification) at the edges of the image. This is not a malfunction of the camera.
(4) It is normal for the memory card to heat up after prolonged use.
(5) It is normal for the camera screen to heat up after prolonged use. 15 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 determinedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrectthe interferenceby one or more of the followingmeasures:
--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. oe connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Warning: changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction. 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;
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
