Table of Contents I. Package Contents................................................................................................................ 2 II. Getting to Know Your Camera........................................................................................3-8 a. Front view................................................................................................................... 3 b. Rear view..............................................................................................
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II. Getting to Know Your Camera Front view 1. Shutter button 2. Optical glass lens port 3. Lens adapter ring (For attaching close-up lens accessory – sold separately) 4.
II. Getting to Know Your Camera (cont’d) Rear view 1. 2.4” TFT color display 2. Serial # (or located under USB cover) 3. “Piano Key” controls: a. Video (up) b. Menu (down) c. Playback / Power (back 1 step) 4. Waterproof USB contacts (shown w/ USB cover) 5.
II. Getting to Know Your Camera (cont’d) LCD Display: Capture Mode 1. Scene modes 3. a. Land WiFi On 4. Timers b. Dive c. Snorkel d. Ext Light a. Video record time (H:MM:SS) b. Time Lapse countdown time (MM:SS) e. 2 Ext Lights 5. Battery condition 2. Capture mode a. Full power a. Single b. High power b. Continuous c. Medium power c. Time Lapse d. Low power AEB e. Near empty d.
II. Getting to Know Your Camera (cont’d) LCD Display: Capture Mode 6. Image size resolution 8. ISO value a. 13MP / 4128 x 3096 / 4:3 / 140° a. Auto d. 400 b. 10MP / 4128 x 2322 / 16:9 / 130° b. 100 e. 800 c. 200 c. 9MP / 3464 x 2598 / 4:3 / 90° d. 7MP / 3072 x 2304 / 4:3 / 140° 9. Exposure Value (From -2.0 to +2.0 in 0.3 increments) e. 4MP / 2440 x 1832 / 4:3 / 140° 10. S elf-timer or Time Lapse time interval f. 2MP / 1920 x 1080 / 16:9 / 130° a. g.
II. Getting to Know Your Camera (cont’d) LCD Display: Playback Mode (Thumbnail view) 1. Playback icon Thumbnail view 2. Thumbnail images (Maximum 4 per page) 3. Battery condition 4. File type: a. Still image b. Video clip 5. Folder # (100 to 999) 6.
II. Getting to Know Your Camera (cont’d) LCD Display: Playback Mode (Single view) 1. Playback icon - Single image view 2. Folder # (100 to 999) 3. File # (0001 to 0999) 4. Battery condition 5. Elapse time H:MM:SS (video files only) 6. Video status bar (video files only) 7.
III. Basic Camera Operation Power On: Push and hold bottom button for 2 seconds to power camera ON or OFF.
III. Basic Camera Operation (cont’d) Take a Picture: Aim, hold camera steady and push shutter button. Take a Video: Aim, hold camera steady and push video button to start or stop video recording. Note: •W hen video recording is in progress, you will see a red dot with elapse record timer on the top right of the LCD display. •Y ou can take a 2MP picture while recording video by pushing the shutter button. This feature is not available when recording at 120fps or 240fps video.
III. Basic Camera Operation (cont’d) Easy Setup: This on-screen guide will help you set the camera correctly. 1. Push MENU button 2. Push shutter button to select “Easy Setup.” 3. F ollow the on-screen guide using the Up ( ) or Down ( ) buttons to select desired option and Shutter button to confirm setting.
III. Basic Camera Operation (cont’d) Playback Pictures and Videos: 1. P ush Playback button to display thumbnail images. 2. U se the Up ( ) or Down ( scroll through thumbnails. ) buttons to 3. P ush Shutter button to select and display single images/videos. Note: • Push Shutter button to start or pause playback of video files. •U se Up ( ) button to increase playback speed or Down ( ) button to decrease playback speed.
III. Basic Camera Operation (cont’d) Charge Battery: 1. Remove USB cover. 2. M ake sure camera is dry. Insert USB cable into USB adapter, and insert into waterproof USB port arning: Dry camera before inserting USB adapter. W USB adapter is not waterproof.
III. Basic Camera Operation (cont’d) 3. C onnect other end of the USB cable into the wall charger, and insert wall charger into outlet. 4. The camera will display PC and Charge options. 5. U se the Up ( ) or Down ( ) buttons to select Charge and push Shutter button to confirm selection.
III. Basic Camera Operation (cont’d) 6. W hen the camera is charging, the large battery icon in center of display will blink from one to three bars repeatedly. The icon will show three solid bars when the battery is fully charged. 7. After 1 minute of charging, the display will go to sleep in order to save power and charge faster. Push any button to turn on display and see battery charging status.
III. Basic Camera Operation (cont’d) Upload pictures to PC: 1. Remove USB cover. 2. M ake sure camera is dry. Insert USB cable into USB adapter, and into waterproof USB port. arning: Dry camera before inserting USB adapter. W USB adapter is not waterproof.
III. Basic Camera Operation (cont’d) 3. C onnect other end of the USB cable into computer. 4. The camera will display PC and Charge options. 5. U se the Up ( ) or Down ( ) buttons to select Charge. Push Shutter button to confirm selection.
III. Basic Camera Operation (cont’d) 6. D isplay will show PC connection icon for about 1 minute. For Windows For MAC Click on Windows Start icon and select “My Computer.” Double click on “untitled” or “unlabeled” disk drive icon or your desktop. Double click on “Removable Disk” icon. The DCIM folder contains all pictures and videos. Eject USB device to disconnect camera from computer. The DCIM folder contains all pictures and videos. Eject USB device to disconnect camera from computer.
III. Basic Camera Operation (cont’d) Note: • You may also make USB wired connection directly to a smart phone or tablet provided you have a USB adapter specific to the make / model of your smart device.
IV. WiFi Connection to Smartphone/Tablet (Micro HD+ only) 1. Download and install the free “ACTION CAM HD” app* to your Android or iOS device. 2. In the camera’s “System Settings” menu, turn WiFi setting to “WiFi: On.” Note: • After turning WiFi ON, please allow 15 to 20 seconds for the WiFi to start up.
IV. WiFi Connection to Smartphone/Tablet (Micro HD+ only) (cont’d) 3. O n your smartphone (or tablet), select “Settings” icon then select “WiFi.” 4. O n the list of available WiFi hotspots, click “SeaLife micro HD+” and enter password 1234567890 Android Apple 5. O pen “ACTION CAM HD” app. Camera will automatically connect to your smartphone. 6. W hen the camera is connected, the smartphone will show a live preview of what the camera sees. 7.
IV. WiFi Connection to Smartphone/Tablet (Micro HD+ only) (cont’d) Changing ACTION CAM HD username and password (OPTIONAL): Follow these instructions to change the default username (sealife micro HD+) and password (1234567890): 1. C onnect camera to PC using USB cable. See page 16 for instructions on connecting camera to PC. 2. S elect the “Removable Disk (_:)” drive, double-click the “MISC” folder, and open the “wifi.conf” file (1) with Microsoft Notepad or Mac TextEdit.
IV. WiFi Connection to Smartphone/Tablet (Micro HD+ only) (cont’d) 3. U nder the section “SoftAP configuration,” change the default username “SeaLife Micro HD+” (2) and password “1234567890” (3) to a new username and password of your choice. Username and password must be a minimum of 8 characters and a maximum of 32 characters in length, and may be made up of letters and numbers. Save file after making changes.
V. Using the ACTION CAM HD App (Micro HD+ only) Home Screen: 1. Refresh WiFi connection 2. Camera settings menu 3. Picture / Video mode 4. Take picture or start/stop video 5.
V. Using the ACTION CAM HD App (Micro HD+ only) (cont’d) Playback Screen: 1. Thumbnail images (touch to enlarge image) 2. I mage saved on camera (left) or downloaded to smartphone (right) 3. Playback settings 4. Home screen 5. Share and delete images 6.
V. Using the ACTION CAM HD App (Micro HD+ only) (cont’d) Share / Delete Screen: 1. Return to thumbnail 3. Share 5. Delete 2. Select all 4. Select device to play to Note: The “Share” option only lists the apps installed on your smartphone or tablet. For example, if you want to share a picture or video on Facebook, you will first need to install the Facebook app on your smartphone or tablet. Pictures and videos downloaded to your iPhone or iPad may be viewed using the Action Cam HD app.
VI. Menu Navigation Easy Setup: A step-by-step guide that helps you set the camera correctly. Simply follow the on-screen guide and enter if you are using the camera on land or underwater, and if you are using one or two lights.
VI. Menu Navigation (cont’d) Picture Settings: Self Timer Useful for capturing self portraits or videos. Delays image capture or video record start time by 3 sec. or 10 sec. after pushing shutter button. Capture Mode There are 4 different methods for capturing still images: Single: Captures one image at a time. Continuous: Keeps shooting images while shutter button is pushed at a rate of 10 frames per second.
VI. Menu Navigation (cont’d) Scene Mode Select between 5 different pre-programmed camera settings to automatically give you the best possible image and video under specific shooting conditions. Land: For above water. Camera sets to 13MP resolution, auto white balance and auto exposure. Dive: For underwater at depths greater than 25ft/8m. Camera sets to 13MP resolution, Underwater Deep white balance and auto exposure program that favors faster shutter speeds to minimize motion blur effect.
VI. Menu Navigation (cont’d) White Balance (WB) Select between 5 different white balance settings to give you the best possible image and video under specific ambient lighting conditions. Auto: Automatically selects best white balance for land (not for underwater). Underwater Ideal for shooting underwater images and Shallow: videos at depths less than 25ft/8m. Underwater Deep: Ideal for shooting underwater images and videos at depths greater than 25ft/8m.
VI. Menu Navigation (cont’d) Quality This adjusts how much the still image or video is compressed. Select between 3 options: Super Fine: Lowest degree of compression, resulting in best quality and largest file size. Fine: Moderate degree of compression, resulting in good quality and smaller file size. Standard: Highest degree of compression, resulting in fair quality and lowest file size. Size Select among 7 different resolutions and image formats depending on how you want to use the image.
VI. Menu Navigation (cont’d) 9MP (Normal 4:3): 3464 x 2598. Center of 13MP image is cropped by 33% resulting in 9MP image with narrower 90-degree field of view. Ideal for shooting with one external light accessory to minimize hot spot effect. 7MP (Wide 4:3): 3072 x 2304. Medium resolution with wide 140-degree field of view. 4MP (Wide 4:3): 440 x 1832. Medium resolution with wide 2 140-degree field of view. 2MP (Wide 16:9): 920 x 1080.
VI. Menu Navigation (cont’d) Sharpness Choose among 3 sharpness levels – hard, standard and soft. A “harder” picture has sharper edges and lines, showing more detail but may appear more pixelated. Softer images have smoother lines. Metering This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure. Center: Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center. This is the recommended setting for most pictures.
VI. Menu Navigation (cont’d) Video Settings: Size 5 different video recording resolutions and frame speeds depending on what you are recording and what you intend to do with the video clip.
VI. Menu Navigation (cont’d) Microphone The camera includes a microphone located inside the waterproof enclosure, which may be turned ON or OFF. When the microphone is turned ON, the volume has been preset to the highest possible setting; however, the video recording audio is minimal because of the waterproof design. Suggest using YouTube or video editing software to add music or narrations to your video. Sharpness See description on page 33 Note: •E ach video recording also includes a .
VI. Menu Navigation (cont’d) System Settings: WiFi (For 32GB / WiFi model SL501 only) Turn WiFi ON to enable the wireless transmitter needed to connect the camera to your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet. Please allow about 15 seconds for the device to boot-up. A green WiFi indicator will appear on the top of the display when WiFi is turned on. See page 20 for information on connecting camera to smartphones or tablets. Note: •K eep WiFi turned off when not in use, as this will deplete battery power.
VI. Menu Navigation (cont’d) Format This will delete all files in the internal memory. It is useful to format memory if internal memory is corrupted by other files saved on the camera. It is recommended to format the memory occasionally to refresh the memory’s folder structure. Firmware Version Displays what firmware (software) version is installed on the camera. SeaLife may occasionally release firmware updates if any operation and performance enhancements are discovered.
VI. Menu Navigation (cont’d) Language Select among English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian and Turkish. Date Stamp Turning Date Stamp ON will imprint the data and time on the bottom right corner of each picture. Not available for videos. System This sets the camera to match the color encoding system used in your country’s broadcast television system. NTSC is used for most of the Americas and PAL is used in Europe, Africa and most of Asia.
VII. Great Underwater Pictures Made Easy Taking underwater images is much different than taking land photos or video. Here are the most important tips to taking great pictures underwater: Crystal clear water Crystal clear water is essential for good underwater pictures. Tiny particles floating in the water cause low visibility and poor picture quality. Avoid stirring up the sandy bottom with your fins. These floating particles cause small spots to appear in your picture, known as “backscatter.
VII. Great Underwater Pictures Made Easy (cont’d) Shoot many pictures of the same subject - if you don’t like it, delete it later One of the great advantages of digital cameras is that you can review and delete pictures later, so shoot several pictures of the same subject. One of the best ways to learn underwater photography is by comparing your good pictures and bad pictures.
VII. Great Underwater Pictures Made Easy (cont’d) Limit video clips to 60 seconds or less It’s better to record many 1 minute clips than a few long videos. Shorter clips are much easier to share and edit. Remember, a 30 second clip is about 35MB – 10 times more than one 13 megapixel still image. Correcting fisheye lens barrel distortion The built-in fisheye lens allows you to get close to the subject and still fit everything into the picture.
VII. Great Underwater Pictures Made Easy (cont’d) Visit the SeaLife website for updated tips and advice Any updates to the manual or additional tips and advice can be found on the SeaLife website at www.sealife-cameras.com. Ask your local SeaLife dive dealer about underwater camera courses Most SeaLife dive dealers offer underwater camera courses which include hands-on training as well as many helpful tips and techniques to underwater videos and photography.
VIII. Optional Accessories Sea Dragon Underwater Photo/Video/Dive Lights The bright, powerful line of Sea Dragon underwater lights not only produces sharp, colorful pictures and videos, but also makes for a great dive light. Reefs and coral come alive with true colors you’ve never seen before. The compact and powerful line of Sea Dragon lights are easy to connect to your Micro HD/HD+ camera using the Flex-Connect system of trays, grips and arms. Check out sealifecameras.
VIII. Optional Accessories (cont’d) AquaPod (SL913) and AquaPod Mini (SL912) The SeaLife AquaPod allows for close up underwater photos and videos while maintaining a comfortable distance between you and your subject. It’s ideal for exciting shark images and video, as well as easily frightened ocean species. Rotate the Micro HD/HD+ on the AquaPod for self-portrait images. Easy to use and hold steady, both above and below the water, the AquaPod extends from 18 inches (46cm) to 53 inches (135cm).
VIII. Optional Accessories (cont’d) 10X Close-up Lens (SL570) For shooting sharp close-ups from 6” to 24” (15cm to 60cm) the optical glass lens easily attaches to the lens port and locks in place with a right twist. It’s removable underwater and includes a safety lanyard that connects to the camera.
IX. Care and Maintenance • I mmediately after using camera underwater, soak camera in a fresh water tub for about 10 minutes. •W hile holding camera underwater, push each button a few times to rinse out trapped saltwater. •D ry housing with clean soft towel after removing from fresh water tub. Never let water dry on the lens or LCD window, which can cause water drop stains. •D o not let camera sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time. Keep camera in a shaded area or under a dry towel.
X. Troubleshooting Camera locks up • In the event the camera locks-up, push the power button and shutter button at the same time to force-off and reset the camera. • Check SeaLife website for firmware updates: www.sealife-cameras.com/firmware Camera not connecting to computer or wall charger •G ently clean the gold pin contacts on the camera and USB adapter with cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol. You may also use contact cleaner, available at most electronic parts stores.
X. Troubleshooting (cont’d) Pictures/videos not sharp or out of focus •T he camera uses a fixed focus lens that is sharp from 12” (30cm) to infinity. Make sure to maintain at least 12” (30cm) distance between the camera and the subject. For close-up shooting distances of 6” to 24” consider purchasing the SeaLife 10X CloseUp lens. •T here are other factors that may contribute to pictures or videos not being sharp.
XI. Spare Parts and Service We stand behind our product with a pledge to provide superior service to our customers. If your camera needs service or if you need a replacement part, we promise fast, friendly and professional service so you can have your equipment in good working order before your next dive trip. Parts To order spare parts, please contact your local SeaLife dealer. Visit the Dealer Locator at www.sealife-cameras.com to find a dealer near you.
XII. FCC Statement Applies to SeaLife Micro HD+ (SL501) only: 15.105(b) 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.
XII. FCC Statement (cont’d) Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
XII. FCC Statement (cont’d) Canada, avis d’Industry Canada (IC) Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux normes canadiennes ICES-003 et RSS-210. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférence et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, notamment les interférences qui peuvent affecter son fonctionnement.