ION SnapCam Lite Wearable Camera
Introduction
SnapCam is an HD wearable camera. It allows users to take and share photos and videos on social media.
Key Features
- Ultra Slim and Light-weight
- HD Video (720p @ 30fps)
- 8mp Photos
- Auto rotate.
- Upload and Share Photos and Videos using built-in Wi-Fi
- Magnetic Clip included to wear on clothes, bags, hats, etc.
Function
First Time Use
Charging your SnapCam
Charge the built-in battery before starting to use your SnapCam. When the SnapCam is off, the charging time from empty to full is approximately 1.5 hours. The LED will turn solid GREEN once the SnapCam is fully charged.
Inserting a MicroSD Memory Card
You must insert a MicroSD Card (required, not included) before using the SnapCam. The SnapCam supports MicroSD cards from 2GB to 32GB; Class 6 or higher is recommended.
Note:
There is only one direction to insert the MicroSD Card into the slot. Do not force the MicroSD Card into the slot as this may damage both the scanner and the MicroSD Card. The MicroSD Card must be formatted before first use.
Setting Date & Time
When the SnapCam is used for the first time, or it has been restored to default settings, it is necessary to set the SnapCam’s clock to ensure the captured photo and video files are saved with correct date and time information. To set up the SnapCam’s clock:
- Insert a formatted MicroSD Card into the SnapCam.
- Connect the SnapCam to a PC as a mass storage device (please refer to Section 5.9).
- Open the MicroSD file folder, create a file in any format (eg, text file) and name it with the format “set-YYYYMMDD-HHMM”, where YYYY, MM, DD, HH, MM represent the year, month and day, hour,and minute of existing time. (eg : set-20150618-1100.txt)
- Disconnect the SnapCam from the PC, and tap once on the SnapCam touch panel. The SnapCam will scan the file and write it to the system clock.
Using the SnapCam
Please ensure you are running the latest firmware to get the best from your SnapCam. Visit www.ioncamera.com for firmware updates.
Wearing your SnapCam
This method is suitable for wearing your SnapCam on a jacket or relatively thick clothes.
Note: Wear your SnapCam vertically; otherwise, the SnapCam may slip and produce a tilted view.
Disclaimer: Please do not put the magnet clip too close to magnetic card strips (credit/debit cards) or smartphones to avoid malfunctions.
Note: Please remove the sticker on the surface of your SnapCam before use.
Power On your SnapCam
Press the Power On button for 3-4 seconds, the SnapCam will automatically search for a Wi-Fi network.
Take a Single Photo
Simply tap the touch panel of your SnapCam to take a photo. The red LED will flash once to indicate the photo was taken. You may also take a single photo using the iON SnapCam App by clicking the “Take Photo” icon.
Use Time Lapse to take Photos
- Set your SnapCam to Time Lapse Photo function using the iON SnapCam App and your smart device.
- Simply click “Start Time Lapse Photo” on the iON SnapCam App, then your SnapCam will start to take photos at the set time intervals.
- You may cancel the Time Lapse Photo function using the iON SnapCam App
Video Recording
- Simply tap the touch panel of your SnapCam twice to start video recording. The red LED will stay solid for the duration of recording. You may also start video recording through the iON SnapCam App by clicking the “Start Video” icon.
- Tap the touch panel of your SnapCam twice to stop video recording, or click the “Stop Video” icon on the iON SnapCam App.
Note: Please note that changing video or photo resolution will decrease battery life.
Short Video Recording
- Set the duration of Short Video Recording using the iON SnapCam App and a smart device. (Default is 15 seconds)
- Simply touch and hold the touch panel of your SnapCam to start short video recording. You may also start/stop short video recording through the iON SnapCam App by clicking the “Start Short Video” icon.
Live Streaming
Your SnapCam is capable of live streaming.
- Make sure your SnapCam is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
- Open the iON SnapCam App and select your SnapCam in the Device Page.
- Swipe the touch panel of your SnapCam from left to right to start live streaming.
- To stop live streaming, swipe the touch panel of your SnapCam from right to left.
Connecting your SnapCam to a smart device.
You may control your SnapCam using the iON SnapCam App and a smart device
- Open the iON SnapCam App and select the Device Icon to enter to the Device Page.
- Click “Device\Add New”. Automatic device search will begin.
- Select your SnapCam from the list of available devices.
Note: Minimum operating system requirement for iON SnapCam App: Android 4.3, iOS 4.0
Connecting your SnapCam to your PC
The SnapCam can be connected to a computer as a mass storage device (MS Mode) and transfer the photos and video files for storage, if it is not under recording. If the SnapCam is recording when connected to a PC, it will not enter to the mass storage mode but will begin charging.
Specifications
Troubleshooting
FCC Statement
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under 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 under 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 determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference.
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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