Oregon Scientific AC01-18 quick start Quick Start, Dear Customer, III Technical Specifications

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	Oregon Scientific - Fun Movie Cam		I) Quick Start	to104°F (0°C to 40°C). Above or below this temperature may cause the	Precaution:	Attention:
			Turning the Camera On	batteries to malfunction, therefore for use in low temperature, we	Step 1: Apply silicon grease (not included)	• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged;
			Press and hold the On/Off Button for 2 seconds (two beeping sounds).	recommend changing to Lithium batteries.	Take out the o-rings and use your fingers to gently	• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the camera before
	I . Quick Start	1	The LCD screen will show the remaining time.	• Turn the camera off before removing the batteries or memory card. The		being charged;
					rub on a thin layer of silicon grease onto the
			Taking Video Footage	card and the data may be damaged if the memory card is inserted or		• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision;
Dear Customer,	II . Camera Precautions	1			surface of the o-rings. The silicon grease needs to
			1. Aim at what you want to record.	removed while the camera is still on.	be applied on the o-rings evenly.	• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited;
	III . Technical Specifications	4	2. Press and hold the ‘Movie shutter button’ for 2 seconds to start	• Remove the batteries and memory card before storing the camera for	Step 2: Ensure both o-rings are attached.	• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the camera.
Thank you for purchasing the				long periods of time. Keep it in a well-ventilated place to prevent mould.
			recording (one beeping sound). The time elapsed will be shown on the			III) Technical Specifications
Fun Movie Cam by Oregon Scientific.	IV . Computer System Requirements	4		• Under the following circumstances, have the camera repaired by
			LCD screen.
At Oregon Scientific, we understand that			3. Press and hold the ‘Movie shutter button’ again for 2 seconds to	qualified personnel:		• Sensor resolution 640x480 VGA CMOS sensor
	V . Camera Description	5				• SD memory card drive supports cards of up to 4GB (not included)
kids take great pride and satisfaction in recording and				a) The plug is damaged or worn.	Both o-rings need silicon grease applied to
			stop recording (two beeping sounds). The length of the video footage
viewing first person footages captured by our action cam.				b) The device has been dropped and/or the housing has been damaged.	them. Follow the instructions in Step 1.	• Video Resolution
	VI . Camera Mounting Description	6	will show on the LCD screen for 2 seconds, after which the remaining
For this reason, the Fun Movie Cam was designed to				c) Liquid has entered the camera.		640 x 480 pixels (30-frames per second)
			time will be shown (the remaining time is an estimate only).		Step 3: Replace the cover.	• Black & White Status LCD
allow kids to “Take The Adventure Home”.	VII . Camera Usage	7		Disclaimer:
						• Focusing range 3m~infinity
Review the following pages for technical information and			II) Camera Precautions	Oregon Scientific will not, under any circumstances, be responsible for
	VIII . Menu Settings	10				• Movie images AVI
troubleshooting which will allow you to maximize your				injuries or property damage incurred during participation of any high-risk
experience with the Fun Movie Cam.	IX . Connecting to a computer	13	Notice the following guidelines when using your camera	sport/activity not endorsed or recommended by Oregon Scientific. Should	Make sure the cover is firmly closed.	• File format of Interface USB (1.1)
			• The Fun Movie Cam is shock resistant, not shock proof.	the camera malfunction under these circumstances, it would not be		• Battery 2 x 1.5V AA alkaline batteries (not included)
Don’t miss any Action Moments!	XI . Playing back video footage on a TV	14	• For your safety, do not press the buttons on the camera during sports	Covered by the warranty. The warranty will cover manufacturing defects.		IV) Computer System Requirements
			activities.	Notes on copyright:	Liquid may get inside the camera if the battery cover is
Record on the GO!						Minimum System Requirements
	XII . Troubleshooting	15	• Do not place the camera in areas prone to dust or damp for extended	Users are asked to note that the transfer of memory containing videos,	not firmly closed.
						• Pentium III 800 MHz or higher
			periods of time. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.	photos or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within	• If the camera gets wet, wipe the liquid off as soon as possible with a dry
						• Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Apple
			• Do not leave the camera in places exposed to extremely high	the restrictions imposed. Users assume all responsibility in the event that	cloth.
						Mac OS10.6 or above
			temperatures, such as under direct sunlight, for extended periods of	copyrights are violated by the use of this camera.	• Other camera accessories may not be water resistant.
						• 128 MB RAM
			time. This may affect the camera housing and internal components.		• Ensure the o-rings are clean and have silicon grease applied before use
						• 800 MB Free hard disk space
			• Clean the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints or dust.	Oregon Scientific will not assume any responsibility for camera	underwater or in wet conditions.
						• SVGA 800 x 600 resolution video support (32 bit)
			• We recommend using Alkaline batteries in temperatures between 32°F	malfunction caused by liquid entering the camera as a result of misuse by	Using the camera in cold weather
						• 16 bit Windows compatible sound device
			to 104°F (0°C to 40°C).	the user.	• We recommend using Energizer e2 lithium batteries in cold weather.
						* In some cases, the frame rate may be automatically reduced to
OREGON SCIENTIFIC and associated trademarks and trade dress			• The working temperature range of a normal Alkaline AA battery is 32°F		Don’t use the camera in extreme temperatures
						maximize the memory usage.
are owned by OREGON SCIENTIFIC, Inc.
© 2011 OREGON SCIENTIFIC, Inc. All Rights Reserved.					as this may cause the camera to malfunction.
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V) Camera Description

1.Lens Body

2.Handheld Bicycle Combo Mount

3.Helmet Mount

4.	O-ring	1
5.	USB cable
6. AV cable		3
7.	Rubberized patch
8.	LCD screen

9. ON/OFF

10.Movie shutter button & Confirm button

11.Menu button & Select button

12.Mini-USB port

13.AV port

14. SD card slot

15.SD card (not included)

16.Battery door

17. Batteries (not included)

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VI) Camera Mounting Description	VII) Camera Usage	Turning the Camera Off		Taking Video Footage	VIII) Menu Settings	Deleting video footage
The camera can be mounted in a number of ways as	Battery Installation	Press and hold the On/Off Button for 2 seconds (two beeping sounds).		1. Aim at what you want to record.	1. Press and hold the Menu button for 2 seconds (one beeping sound) to	To delete the last video footage that was recorded, press the Menu button
		The LCD screen will turn off.		2. Press and hold the ‘Movie shutter button’ for 2 seconds to start		until the LCD screen shows	. Press the Confirm button to confirm.
described below:	1. Unscrew the cover at the end of the unit.				start selecting options.
		Note: If the camera is connected to your PC, you have to unplug the		recording (one beeping sound). The time elapsed will be shown on		Repeat these two steps to individually delete your files.
Fixing the Handheld Bicycle Combo Mount	2. Place your finger on the ‘lip’, which is on the bottom half of the rear of				2. You can shift through different settings by pressing the Menu button
		USB cable to turn the camera off.		the LCD screen.		Note: After file deletion, the LCD screen will adjust the remaining number
a) Unscrew the lens body holder until it is wide enough for the lens	the unit, and pull downwards to open the battery slot door.				repeatedly. The LCD will show each settings as you press the Menu
		Note: Ensure that the camera is turned off during the insertion or the		3. Press and hold the ‘Movie shutter button’ again for 2 seconds to		of files accordingly.
body.	3. Insert 2 x AA alkaline batteries into the battery slot with the polarity in				button .
		removal of the SD card. The card and the data may be damaged if the SD		stop recording (two beeping sounds). The length of the video		Delete All Video Footage
b) Put the lens body in between.	the direction as shown.				3. Press the Menu button to toggle the selections.
		card is inserted or removed while the camera is on.		footage will show on the LCD screen for 2 seconds, after which the		To delete all video footage stored in your camera, press the Menu button
c) Adjust the direction of the holder and tighten the screw until the	4. Close the battery slot door and screw on the end of unit cover.				4. Press the ‘Confirm’ button to confirm the selection (one beeping sound).
		SD card	insertion/removal	remaining time will be shown (the remaining time is an estimate		until the LCD screen shows	. Press the Confirm button to verify.
holder grabs the ridges on the sides of the lens body.	Note:				5. When you want to exit the Menu Selection mode, shift through the
d) With the handle, point and shoot the video with hands.	a) When the battery is low, the low battery icon will appear on the LCD	Insert:		only).	icons by pressing the Menu button repeatedly until the selected icon	Note: It may take a few minutes to delete multiple files at one time.
				Note:		Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
e) To mount it on a bicycle, just release the latch at the bottom of the	screen. Always upload video footage to your PC prior to replacing	1. Turn the camera off .			stops flashing. Alternatively you can hold Menu down for 2 seconds.
handle.	batteries to avoid memory loss.	2. Unscrew the cover at the end of the unit.		1. When the time is shown, you will see ‘H’ for hour, ‘M’ for minute,	This will exit Menu Selection mode.	Shift to the Date icon in the Menu mode by pressing the Menu button
				and ‘S’ for second.		repeatedly.
f) Put it around the handlebar of the bicycle with the rubberized patch	b) Do not mix old and new batteries together. Replace both batteries at	3. Turn the SD card upside down (connect terminals facing up) then insert			Privacy Mode
				2. If the recording time is long, the video file may be separated into		Setting the Year
provided.	the same time.	it carefully and completely until it clicks in place.			This mode allows the user to disable the sound features.
				two files automatically. The user does not need to monitor this		Press the ‘Menu button’ to adjust the last digit of the year. Press the
g) Finally secure it by closing the latch.	c) Remove the batteries if the camera is not going to be used for	4. Screw the cover back onto the end of the unit.
					1. After you entered the Privacy Mode, press ‘Menu’ to select between
				process, the camera will resume filming once the file is saved (after		‘Confirm’ button to verify the last digit. Press the ‘Menu’ button to select
Fixing the Helmet Mount	extended periods of time.	Remove:			ON / OFF. Make your selection by pressing the Confirm .
				a couple of seconds).		the 3rd digit of the year and the ‘Confirm’ button to verify, after which you
a) Unscrew the helmet mount until it wide enough for the lens body.	c) Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable	1. Turn the camera off.			2. If you select ON, this will turn the privacy mode ON and disable the
				Please note that the time duration needed to save video files may		will be able to adjust the month.
b) Put the lens body in between.	(nickel-cadmium) batteries. Only batteries of the same or equivalent	2. Unscrew the cover at the end of the unit.			sound features while still recording the audio, vice versa.
				vary depending upon the length of the file. Please be patient during		Setting the Month
c) Tighten the screw until the mount grabs the ridges on the sides of the	type as recommended are to be used together.	3. Push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out.			3. You must confirm one of the choices to move onto the next menu
				this process.		When adjusting the month, the “M” will be shown. Press the ‘Menu button’
lens body.	Turning the Camera On	4. Screw the cover back onto the end of the unit.			mode.
						to adjust the month. Press the ‘Confirm’ button to verify, after which you
d) Stick the velcro tapes (not included) provided either to the bottom or	Press and hold the On/Off Button for 2 seconds (two beeping sounds).	Note:			Sound Recording
						would be able to adjust the day and proceed to setting the day.
to the side of the helmet mount, depends on how you want to put it	The LCD screen will show the remaining time.	a. Ensure the card is inserted correctly.			1. Once you enter this mode, press ‘Menu’ to select between ON / OFF.
						Setting the Day
on the helmet.	For your safety, do not press any buttons on the camera during sports	b. Do not touch the connect terminals on the back of the SD card.			Make your selection by pressing the Confirm .
e) Stick the velcro tapes again to the helmet where you want to mount	activities.	c. The connect terminals should be facing the same way as the LCD			2. If you select OFF, that means sound will not be recorded during filming,	When adjusting the day, the “D” will be shown. Press the ‘Menu button’ to
						adjust the day. Press the ‘Confirm’ button to verify, after which you would
the camera.		screen.			vice versa.
						be able to adjust and proceed to setting the time.
f) Press the velcro tapes together to put up the camera on the helmet.		d. The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.
g) The adhesive at the back of the velcro tapes will take 72 hours to		e. The card and the data may be damaged if the SD card is inserted
reach its maximum loading performance on the applied surfaces.		or removed while the camera is on.

h)These adhesive are relatively strong, they may wear the applied surface if you try to peel off the velcro tapes.

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Setting the Time

When adjusting the hour, the “H” will be shown. Press the ‘Menu button’ to adjust the hour. Press the ‘Confirm’ button to verify the hour, after which you would be able to adjust the and proceed to setting the minute. When adjusting the minute, the “M” will be shown. Press the ‘Menu button’ to adjust the minute. Press the ‘Confirm’ button to verify the time and exit this mode.

SD Memory Card

In this unit, you can use SD Memory Cards of up to 4GB.

To use an SD memory card, turn off the camera and insert the SD memory card. When the camera is turned on again the SD card icon will be displayed on the LCD screen.

The remaining time on the SD card will also be displayed on the LCD screen. All of the video footage will now be saved onto the SD card.

Note:

1.If there is an error on the SD memory card, the SD card icon and the letters ‘Err’ will be displayed on the LCD screen. In this case, turn off the camera and remove the SD card.

2.The SD card is equipped with a Write-Protect switch that can prevent writing and formatting to the card. The letters ‘Err’ will be displayed if the SD card is locked with Write-Protect switch.

3.We recommend using SanDisk SD cards.

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IX) Connecting to a computer	XI) Playing back video footage on a TV		XII)	Troubleshooting	• The camera is specifically designed for extreme sports and is		television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
You can upload your recorded video footages to a PC by connecting the	1.	Turn the camera and TV off.	There’s no display		waterproof, it is for this reason that we have made the microphone less		off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
camera to your PC using the USB cable.	2.	Connect your camera to your TV using the AV cable.	• Are the batteries properly installed?		sensitive.		one or more of the following measures:
1. Turn the camera on.	3.	Turn the TV and the camera on.	• Do the batteries need replacing?		Further Help		• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Connect the camera to a PC via the USB cable.	4.	There are 2 modes available, Playback (PB) and Viewfinder (VF).	After the camera is connected to my PC, it cannot		We make every effort to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of the		• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.	Oregon Scientific, Inc.
3. “F” appears on the camera LCD screen, which means camera is	5.	“PB” appears on the LCD screen as default. To change to VF press	find the new drive in the ‘My Computer’ folder		information provided on our products. We encourage you to contact our		• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to	19861 SW 95th Avenue
								Tualatin, OR 97062, USA
connected to your PC and files are available for review.		the ‘Menu’button then ‘Confirm’ . Once this mode is selected, a real	• Ensure each end of the USB cable is properly and firmly connected.		Technical Support Team at atc@oregonscientific.com with any problems		which the receiver is connected.
								Hotline: 1-800-853-8883
4. To choose to review Files in the SD card the user should press		time image will appear on your TV screen (or PMP). When in VF mode	• Ensure your USB port is working properly. Try connecting another		and/or suggestions, or, call our Customer Service Department		• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.	Service: http://us.oregonscientific.com/service
‘Confirm’ .Once selected the camera drive appears in the		all record functions are disabled. TV mode is automatically activated	USB device into the port. If the other device does not work, the USB		at 44 1 628 580 154. Our service representatives will be happy to help		INFORMATION FOR USERS	Website: http://us.oregonscientific.com
[My Computer] folder.		when the AV cable is connected to the camera and TV.	port may have a malfunction. In this case, contact your system		you. Please note that the Technical Support Team cannot issue or		In accordance with European Directives 2002/95/CE, 2002/96/CE and
*If you are connecting the camera to a PC for the first time, the required	6.	If PB mode is selected the function keys will be shown on the TV	manufaturer or the manufacturer of your USB card.		authorize any RMA’s or replacements. For an RMA or replacement		2003/108/CE on the restriction of the use of dangerous substances in
driver is installed automatically so that the camera can be recognized by		screen. The function keys include Pause , Stop , Scan Back , Play	I can’t capture video footage		please contact		electric and electronic equipment as well as their waste disposal.	Oregon Scientific (UK) Limited
Windows Plug and Play.		,Scan Forward and Delete One .	• Ensure there is enough space on the SD card; the display will tell		This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is		The barred symbol of the rubbish bin shown on the equipment indicates
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5. Open the camera drive to start selecting your desired video files. Copy		Press the Menu button to move the highlight cursor along the function	you how much time there is left for video recording.		subject to the following two conditions:		that, at the end of its useful life, the product must be collected	Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 7RJ, UK
the desired video to your PC.		keys.	• Ensure the SD card is not locked. The letters “Err” will be displayed if		(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device		separately from other waste. Therefore, any products that have reached	Tel: 44 1 628 580 154
	8.	Press the Confirm button when the desired function key is highlighted.	the SD card is locked.		must accept any interference received, including interference that may		the end of their useful life must be given to waste disposal centres	Fax: 44 1 628 634 981
	9.	To delete one file, select the Delete-One icon and confirm by pressing	The remaining time is not accurate		cause undesired operation.		specializing in separate collection of waste electrical and	Website: www.oregonscientific.co.uk
		the Confirm button .	• The remaining time is an estimate.		WARNING:		electronic equipment, or given back to the retailer at the time of	Email: technical@oregonuk.com
								Warning:
	10. Whilst in either mode, to change to the other, the AV cable must be		• The remaining time depends not only on the time recorded, but on		Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the		purchasing new similar equipment, on a one for one basis.
							The adequate separate collection for the subsequent start-up of the
		disconnected and step 1 through to step 4 should be followed.	the color density of the video footage. Under conditions with high		party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to			Not suitable for children under 36
			contrast, such as outdoors, the actual time available will be less than		operate the equipment.		equipment sent to be recycled, treated and disposal of in an
			under low-contrast conditions, such as indoors.		NOTE:		environmentally compatible way contributes to preventing possible	months.Small parts. Choking hazard!
			I can’t play the video footage on my television		This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for		negative effects on the enviropment and health and optimises the
			• Ensure each end of the AV cable is properly and firmly connected to		a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These		recycling and reuse of components making up the apparatus.	Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved
			the camera and to your television.		limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful		Abusive disposal of the product by the user involves application of the	by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
			• Ensure the camera and television are both turned on.		interference in a residential installation. This		administration sanctions according to the laws in force.	authority to operate the equipment.
			• Ensure you have selected PB to view files.		equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,			DISPOSAL
			The sound is very low or there is no sound		if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause			Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste.
			• Ensure the audio is on by following the instructions in the Sound		harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no			Collection of such waste separately for special treatment
			Recording section.		guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If			is necessary.
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