HP Ac300w User Manual

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                                                    ac300w   
 
Action Cam 
                                                    User Manual   
						

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Table of Contents 
About this manual .................................................. ....... v 
Copyright .................................................. ...................... v 
FCC Statement .................................................. ............ vi 
Radiation Exposure Statement  ................................. vi 
Precautions .................................................. ................ vii 
Operating conditions ............................................. viii 
Notes on Waterproof Case  ....................................... ix 
Before You Start .................................................. ....... xii 
1 Introducing the Camera  ......................... 1 
1.1 System Requirements .......................................1 
1.2 Features .................................................. ..............1 
1.3 Unpacking the Camera ......................................2 
1.4 About the Camera ..............................................4 
1.4.1 Camera Views ............................................4 
1.4.2 Button Functions  ........................................5 
1.4.3 LED Indicators ............................................6 
2 Getting Started  ......................................... 7 
2.1 Installing the Micro SD Card  ............................7 
2.1.1 Removing the Micro SD card ...................8 
2.2 Installing the Battery .........................................8 
2.2.1 Removing the battery ................................9 
2.3 Charging the Battery  ....................................... 10 
2.4 Turning ON/ OFF the Camera  ........................ 11 
2.5 OLED Screen .................................................. ... 12  
						

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2.6 Changing Modes ............................................... 14 
2.7 Connecting to TV (HDMI Cable)  .................... 15 
2.8 Connecting to PC (Micro USB Cable)  .......... 15 
3 Capturing Videos and Photos ............ 16 
3.1 Recording Videos ............................................. 16 
3.2 Taking Photos .................................................. . 16 
3.2.1 WiFi .................................................. .......... 17 
3.2.2 Burst Shooting .......................................... 17 
3.2.3 Time Lapse Shooting  ............................... 18 
3.2.4 Self-Timer ..................................................  18 
3.2.5 Loop Recording ........................................ 19 
4 Adjusting the Settings  ......................... 21 
4.1 Video Resolution .............................................. 23 
4.2 Photo .................................................. ................. 26 
4.3 Timer .................................................. .................. 28 
4.4 Shooting Interval .............................................. 29 
4.5 Up/Down .................................................. ........... 31 
4.6 Loop .................................................. ................... 32 
4.7 Delete .................................................. ................. 35 
4.8 OSD Up/Down .................................................. .. 37 
4.9 LED................................................... .................... 38 
4.10 Brightness .................................................. ........ 39 
4.11 Beep .................................................. ................... 40 
4.12 Auto-Off .................................................. ............ 41 
4.13 Date and Time................................................... . 42  
						

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4.14 RF .................................................. ....................... 44 
4.15 Factory Default ..................................................  46 
5 Using the Accessories  ......................... 47 
5.1 Waterproof Case ............................................... 47 
5.1.1 Using the Waterproof Case  .................... 47 
5.1.2 Changing the T Tip Adapter  .................... 49 
5.1.3 Changing the Housing Back Door  ......... 50 
5.2 Velcro Strap .................................................. ..... 50 
5.3 Assembling the Camera Accessories  ......... 51 
5.4 RF Watch Remote Control .............................. 52 
Appendix .................................................. ........ 54 
Specifications .................................................. ............ 54 
Troubleshooting .................................................. ........ 56 
  
						

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Preface 
Congratulations and thank you on your purchase of this advanced 
Action Cam. Ensure that you read this manual carefu lly and keep it 
in a safe place for future reference. 
About this manual 
This manual is designed to demonstrate the features  of your HP 
Action Cam ac300w. All information presented is as  accurate as 
possible but is subject to change without notice. H P shall not be 
liable for technical or editorial errors or omissio ns contained herein. 
For the latest  
reversion, visit  www.hp.com/support . 
Copyright 
© Copyright 2014.  
All rights reserved. No part of this publication ma y be reproduced, 
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval sys tem or translated 
into any language or computer language, in any form  or by any 
means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, m anual or 
otherwise, without the prior written permission of  the manufacturer.  
						

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FCC Statement 
Modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance 
could void user’s authority to operate the equipmen t. 
This equipment has been tested and found to comply  with the limits 
for Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of  the FCC Rules. 
These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro tection against 
harmful interference in a residential installation.  This equipment 
generates and can radiate radio frequency energy an d, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the instructi ons, may cause 
harmful interference to radio or television recepti on, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment on and off.  
The user is encouraged to try to correct the interf erence by one or 
more of the following measures:  ·   Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 
·   Increase the separation between the equipment and  the 
receiver. 
·   Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit  different from 
that to which the receiver is connected. 
·   Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech nician for 
help. 
Radiation Exposure Statement 
The product comply with the FCC portable RF exposur e limit set 
forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe  for intended 
operation as described in this manual. The further  RF exposure 
reduction can be achieved if the product can be kep t as far as 
possible from the user body or set the device to lo wer output power if 
such function is available.  
						

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Precautions 
General precautions 
·  Do not store the product in dusty, dirty, or sandy  areas, as its 
components may be damaged. 
·   Do not store the product in a hot environment. Hig h 
temperatures can shorten the life of electronic dev ices, damage 
batteries and warp or melt certain plastics. 
·   Do not store the product in cold areas. When the p roduct 
warms up to its normal temperature, moisture can fo rm inside, 
which may damage the electronic circuits. 
·   Do not attempt to open the casing or attempt your  own repairs. 
High-voltage internal components create the risk of  electric 
shock when exposed. 
·   Do not drop or knock the product. Rough handling m ay damage 
the internal components. 
·   Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or s trong 
detergents to clean the product. Wipe the product w ith a slightly 
damp soft cloth. 
·   Do not open the battery cover while an image is be ing recorded. 
Doing so will not only make storage of the current  image 
impossible, it can also corrupt other image data al ready stored 
on file. 
·   If the product or any of its accessories are not w orking properly, 
contact the appropriate support team on the warrant y flyer or re 
seller. The personnel there will assist you and if  necessary, 
arrange for the product to be repaired.  
						

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Operating conditions 
·  This camera is designed for use in temperatures ra nging from 
-10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F). 
·   Do not use or keep the camera in the following are as: 
- In areas subject to direct sunlight  
- In areas subject to high humidity or dust  
- Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas su bject to   
  temperature extremes  
- Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked  in the sun. 
- In areas subject to strong vibration 
Battery Information  
·  Use only the type of battery that came with your c amera. Using 
any other type of battery may damage the equipment  and 
invalidate the warranty. 
·   Do not short the battery terminals. The battery co uld overheat. 
·   Do not attempt to split or peel the outer casing. 
·   Remove the battery if the camera is not going to b e used for a 
long time. If the battery is left unused for more t han 3 months, 
you need to charge the battery before use. 
      
						

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Notes on Waterproof Case 
Waterproof Case performance 
·  The waterproof case performance is equivalent to IPX8 
(60m/1hr). 
·   Underwater time limit: Do not use the waterproof c ase 
underwater for more than 60 minutes and 60 meters t o ensure 
water resistance. 
·   The waterproof case is not dust-proof.   
·   The camera and other accessories are not waterproo f unless 
enclosed by the waterproof case. 
·   When using the camera in cold or humid environment s or when 
going underwater, use the anti-fog insert to preven t fogging. 
The anti-fog insert only provides a certain degree  of prevention, 
results vary depending on the actual environment. T he anti-fog 
insert is not for long-term use, it must be replace d regularly. 
Notes before going underwater: 
(Do the following actions indoors. Do not do these  actions on sandy 
or dusty environment or near the water’s edge.)  ·   Check if the area surrounding the waterproof case  lock is clean, 
do not allow dirt or sand or foreign objects around  it. 
·   Ensure that the waterproof case is closed. 
·   Ensure that the waterproof case has no cracks or s cratches. If 
the waterproof case has been dropped, contact your  dealer for 
a replacement.  
						

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Notes for general use: 
·  Avoid opening or closing the waterproof case near  the water’s 
edge (sea, lake, beach, lake, etc.). Do not open or  close the 
waterproof case lock with wet hands, or hands with  sand or 
dust. 
·   The accessories (batteries, etc.) used with the ca mera are not 
water resistant, be careful in using them. 
·   Do not drop the waterproof case to ensure waterpro of 
durability. 
·   Do not place the waterproof case in temperatures a bove 40°C 
or below 0°C to ensure waterproof durability. 
·   Do not attempt to make alterations on the waterpro of case or 
seal the vents yourself, doing so may damage its ab ility to 
maintain the camera waterproof. 
When using the camera 
·   The waterproof properties of the waterproof case a pply to fresh 
water and saltwater only; they do not apply to clea ning 
substances, chemicals, or water from spas, etc. Any  such 
liquids should be wiped off immediately. 
·   Do not immerse the waterproof case in water at a d epth greater 
than 60 meters. 
·   Do not subject the waterproof case to highly press urized water. 
·   Do not immerse in water for longer than 60 minutes . After 60 
minutes of use in water, allow the waterproof case  to dry for at 
least 10 minutes. 
·   Do not immerse in water warmer than 40°C (104°F). 
·   Do not open or close the waterproof case lock with  wet hands. 
·   Do not open the waterproof case lock next to water  or a pool. 
·   The waterproof case is not dust-proof. 
·   Do not bump or knock the waterproof case underwate r, 
otherwise the lock may open.