USER MANUAL 4GEE ACTION CAM
Table of contents Copyright................................................................................................................................................5 Disclaimer..............................................................................................................................................5 About this user manual.........................................................................................................................5 Before you start........................
Recording time-lapse videos......................................................................................................... 23 Managing photos and videos............................................................................................................. 24 Setting up your 4GEE ACTION CAM..................................................................................................25 Network..................................................................................................
Your Viewfinder Watch.......................................................................................................................47 Overview............................................................................................................................................... 47 Charging the battery........................................................................................................................... 47 Learning the basics................................................
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Before you start Please read the following important safety instructions carefully before using your 4GEE ACTION CAM (hereinafter called “camera”). WARNING: Failure to observe these instructions may result in personal injuries or damage to this camera. Important safety information • Observe all laws, regulations and common safety practices while using this camera. To reduce the risk of accidents, please do not use while driving. • Do not use the camera where prohibited.
Battery usage • Use only the supplied power adapter to charge the battery. • Use only the supplied battery. Using an unapproved battery may cause your camera to explode and result in serious damage to your health or property. • Do not disassemble the battery or throw the battery in fire as it may explode. • Do not short-circuit the battery by connecting metal objects to the battery’s positive (+) and negative (-) terminals.
• If water accidentally gets inside the camera while it is in water, bring the camera out of water immediately, and contact EE or visit your nearest store. • After using the waterproof case, perform the following operations: • Come ashore for 60 minutes. • Clean the waterproof case with running tap water. Do not use any soapy water, detergents or alcohol to clean the case. • Wipe off water drops on the waterproof case with a soft lint-free cloth.
Overview Front view 3 4 5 6 No. Item 2 1 7 1 LED indicator 1 2 Lens 3 SHUTTER button 4 OLED screen 5 LED indicator 2 6 POWER/MENU button 7 Speaker Close-up view Rear view 9 No.
Removing the back cover Slide down to remove the back cover. Inserting a nano-SIM card WARNING: To avoid damaging your camera and nano-SIM card, do not use a micro-SIM card. Using incompatible SIM cards may damage the card or the camera. Lift up the protective rubber flap , and slip in the nano-SIM card with the cut corner at the top right and its metal contacts facing down until it clicks into place.
Installing the battery Align the mark on the battery with the one on the camera, and install the battery with the ribbon under it. Make sure the end of the ribbon is exposed. Battery removal ribbon To remove the battery Pull the battery removal ribbon to eject the battery Replacing the back cover Replace the back cover. 11 , then take it out .
(Optional) Inserting a microSD card Note: The camera supports microSD cards (formatted in FAT32 only) up to 64 GB in size. You can purchase a microSD card separately from an EE store or online. Insert a microSD card fully into the microSD card slot until it clicks into place. Note: Your camera automatically selects the source for multimedia file storage. If you have inserted a microSD card into your camera, photos/videos captured will be stored in the microSD card storage.
3. Plug the USB power adapter into an electrical outlet to start charging. The LED indicator 1 lights up in red. 4. When charging is complete (approximately 3 hours), the LED indicator 1 goes out. Assembling the waterproof case 1. Place your camera inside the waterproof case 2. Push the waterproof cover , and close the waterproof cover and simultaneously flip the latch 13 to lock the cover . .
Placing anti-fog desiccants Placing anti-fog desiccants inside the waterproof case helps to absorb water and avoid fogging. Replace the desiccants after every three times of use, each use for about two hours. Before using your camera under water or in a humid environment: 1. Place your camera (with the battery inserted), the waterproof case and the anti-fog desiccants into a drying cabinet for two hours. 2.
Attaching the accessory adaptor Use the accessory adaptor to connect your camera to screw-lock type accessories (separate purchase). 1. Place your camera inside the waterproof case or lightweight case. 2. Slip in to lock the accessory adaptor to the T-Tip adaptor. 3. Attach the screw-lock type accessory. These accessories are available separately to buy at your nearest EE store or online at accessories.ee.co.uk.
Replacing the T-Tip adaptor Depending on the accessories and the angles you want to use with the camera, the T-Tip adaptor may be detached and attached to the waterproof case or the lightweight case. To remove the T-Tip adaptor, rotate the screws counterclockwise to unlock the adaptor from the case.
Using your 4GEE ACTION CAM Note: A nano-SIM card is required to use cellular services when connecting to 4G or 3G networks. Turning on/off the power Press and hold . Identifying the OLED screen 2 3 1 7 6 5 4 Note: The icons shown in the screen above may vary depending on the mode your camera is in. No.
No. Meaning 5 Notification area: • : A software update is available for download : The software download is complete • • : You have an SMS message : Both software updates and SMS messages are available for download • • : The GPS function is turned on • : Current location is positioned Note: To read the SMS messages, use the 4GEE Action Cam app installed on your mobile phone. For detailed instructions, please refer to “Reading your messages” on page 42.
TIP : Press repeatedly to go through options. : Press to confirm selection. Changing modes Press to go through the following modes. Photo Video Settings Live Streaming Pairing Setting date and time 1. Press > Settings mode > press 2. Press > MORE > press 3. Press > TIME > press . . . 4. To use your mobile network as the time source, press > AUTO > press To manually set current date and time, continue to the next step. 19 .
TIP 5. Press 6. Press > MANUAL > press : Press repeatedly to go through options. : Press to confirm selection. . to select the Year field, and press repeatedly to adjust the value. Repeat this step to adjust month, day, hour and minute. Year Month Day Confirm Hour Minute 7. Press > OK > press to apply changes. Taking photos Note: If you wish to preview the objects before taking photos, use the Viewfinder Watch or the 4GEE Action Cam app installed on your mobile phone.
TIP Taking continuous photos (burst mode) Quickly capture a number of consecutive shots. 1. Press > Settings mode > press 2. Press > SETUP > press 3. Press > CAM MODE > press 4. Press > PHOTO > press . 5. Press > BURST > press . 6. Press > EXIT > press . . . . Repeat this step to return to the first menu level. 7. Press 8. Press > Photo mode. to take 20 photos continuously. 21 : Press repeatedly to go through options. : Press to confirm selection.
TIP Taking photos using the self-timer 1. Press > Settings mode > press . 2. Press > SETUP > press 3. Press > CAM MODE > press 4. Press > PHOTO > press . 5. Press > TIMER > press . 6. Press > desired delay time > press 7. Press > EXIT > press . . . . Repeat this step to return to the first menu level. 8. Press 9. Press > Photo mode. to take a photo after the specified delay. 22 : Press repeatedly to go through options. : Press to confirm selection.
TIP : Press repeatedly to go through options. : Press to confirm selection. Recording videos Note: If you wish to preview your video before recording videos, use the Viewfinder Watch or the 4GEE Action Cam app installed on your mobile phone. For detailed instructions, please refer to “Your Viewfinder Watch” on page 47 and “Your 4GEE Action Cam app” on page 33. Note: To watch the videos recorded, use the 4GEE Action Cam app installed on your mobile phone or transfer files to your computer.
TIP 3. Press > CAM MODE > press 4. Press > VIDEO > press . 5. Press > LAPSE > press . 6. Press > desired time interval > press 7. Press > EXIT > press : Press repeatedly to go through options. : Press to confirm selection. . . . Repeat this step to return to the first menu level. 8. Press 9. Press > Video mode. to start/stop recording.
TIP : Press repeatedly to go through options. : Press to confirm selection. Setting up your 4GEE ACTION CAM Press > Settings mode > press • Press . to go through menu options > press . > EXIT > press • To return to the previous menu level, press . Network This function is switched on by default and allows you to stream live video and to share your camera’s mobile data connection as a portable WiFi hotspot. However, more battery power may be consumed.
TIP : Press repeatedly to go through options. : Press to confirm selection. Roam Turn on this function to enable international data roaming when travelling abroad. Note: Extra charges may occur. Contact your mobile service provider for information about availability and fees. 1. Press > SETUP > press 2. Press > NETWORK > press . 3. Press > ROAMING > press . 4. Press > ON > press . .
: Press repeatedly to go through options. : Press to confirm selection. TIP 3. Press > ON > press . Video resolution To set the video resolution: 1. Press > SETUP > press . 2. Press > VIDEO > press . • To set the video resolution when recording in Live streaming mode: Press > LIVE > press . • To set the video resolution when recording in Video mode (for video recording to the internal or the microSD card drive): Press 3. Press > LOCAL > press .
: Press repeatedly to go through options. : Press to confirm selection. TIP 2. Press > PHOTO > press 3. Press to go through the resolution options > press . Volume Adjust or turn off the camera sounds. 1. Press > MORE > press 2. Press > VOLUME > press 3. Press to go through the options > press . . . Brightness Adjust the screen brightness. 1. Press > MORE > press 2. Press > BRIGHT > press 3. Press to go through the options > press . . 28 . .
TIP : Press repeatedly to go through options. : Press to confirm selection. Auto power off Enable this function to power off your camera automatically after a set period of inactivity. 1. Press > MORE > press 2. Press > POWEROFF > press 3. Press to go through the options > press . . . Orientation Set the screen orientation. This is useful when you mount the camera upside down. 1. Press > MORE > press 2. Press > UP/DOWN > press 3. Press to select your preferred orientation > press . .
TIP : Press repeatedly to go through options. : Press to confirm selection. Loop Enable this function to record videos continuously and saved in separate files with specified time segments. Once the internal or the microSD card storage is full, the saved video loops will be overwritten with new ones until you manually stop loop recording. 1. Press > MORE > press 2. Press > LOOP > press 3. Press > ON > press . . . Delete WARNING: This operation is irreversible.
TIP : Press repeatedly to go through options. : Press to confirm selection. Format Performing this action will erase all your stored data from your camera’s internal storage or the microSD card storage. WARNING: This operation is irreversible. Consider backing up photos/videos captured to your computer or a secondary storage device first. 1. Press > MORE > press 2. Press > DELETE > press 3. Press > FORMAT > press . . .
TIP : Press repeatedly to go through options. : Press to confirm selection. Password If you have changed or forgotten the WiFi password for your 4GEE Action Cam app, you can use this option to reset it back to default. 1. Press > MORE > press 2. Press > PASSWORD > press 3. Press > RESET > press . . . Note: To change your camera’s WiFi password, use the 4GEE Action Cam app. For detailed instructions, please refer to “Changing the WiFi password” on page 46.
TIP : Press repeatedly to go through options. : Press to confirm selection. Checking your camera’s firmware version 1. Press > MORE > press 2. Press > VERSION > press . . Your 4GEE Action Cam app Features The 4GEE Action Cam app is used to control your camera, including live preview on your mobile phone when capturing photos/videos, reading your messages, logging into your Facebook account to enable live streaming videos to Skeegle, managing your data account and setting up your camera.
TIP : Press repeatedly to go through options. : Press to confirm selection. Setting up the app Note: The network data of your camera is turned on by default. If the data is turned off, please refer to “Network” on page 25 to enable network data transmission before pairing. Note: Your camera is set to mobile pairing by default. If you have previously changed this to watch pairing, then follow the steps below to switch back to mobile. A. On your camera 1. Press > Pairing mode > press 2.
3. Enter the default password (00000000) and select “Connect”. When the status bar at the top shows , your phone’s WiFi connection is successful. Note: If you have performed the steps above and pairing does not start, please refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 54. Initiating the app On your phone, touch to start the app.
Main screen overview 1 2 3 4 5 11 10 6 13 12 9 8 7 No. Meaning 1 WiFi signal strength 2 Camera battery level 3 Nano-SIM card status 4 MicroSD card status 5 Preview screen 6 Photo/Video resolution 7 Live streaming mode 8 Photo Mode 9 Video mode 10 Shutter 11 Manage photos/videos captured 12 Settings 13 Connect watch / • Touch mode icons / to enter Video/Photo/Live streaming modes. • Touch Shutter to take photos or start/stop recording videos.
Setting up your account to live stream to Skeegle Note: Before setting up your live streaming account, make sure you have paired your phone to your camera (refer to “Setting up the app” on page 34) and that your camera is connected to the 3G/4G network. A. For Pay monthly customers 1. In the main screen of the app, touch to display the SETTINGS screen. 2. Touch LIVE STREAM > Skeegle. Enter your Facebook credentials followed by your mobile phone number.
3. To complete the live streaming set up, download the Skeegle app* on to your phone from the App Store or Google Play™ store, and follow the instructions within the Skeegle app to select and manage who you share your video streams with. *Skeegle is a private video sharing service where your live videos will stream to. B. For Pay as you go customers (activating your SIM) 1.
Sharing live streaming videos When you live stream a video to Skeegle, you can notify your friends and share the video with them. A circle is where you organise contacts into a group, allowing you to easily find specific contacts. You can add as many people as you like to a circle but can only stream to one circle at any one time from the camera. 1. On the main screen of the Skeegle app, touch . 2. On the CIRCLES screen, touch ADD A CIRCLE. Numbers of people added in this circle 3.
5. On the CIRCLES screen, drag to the new circle. This icon indicates what circle is your default one and so the next time you go live from the camera, it will stream to that circle. The next time you start a live stream from your camera, the contacts in your selected circle will be notified with a text message containing a web page link to video stream. Your friends and family simply need to click on the link to start watching you in action in real time.
A. To replay your streamed videos 1. On the top left corner of the main screen of the Skeegle app, touch your profile picture. 2. On the MY PROFILE screen, your streaming videos/events will be listed in descending date/time order. Touch the video/event to watch a replay of that recording. Number of videos Video view counts Scroll up for more replays B. To replay videos streamed to you from your friends 1. On the main screen of the Skeegle app, touch . 2.
Reading your messages 1. In the main screen of the app, touch to display the SETTINGS screen. 2. Touch YOUR ACCOUNT > MESSAGES. 3. Touch to read a message. • : Unread message • : Read message Taking photos 2 3 1 1. On your phone, touch in the main screen of the app to enter Photo mode. 2. Aim your camera at your object, which will be shown on the preview screen of your phone. 3. Back in the app, touch to take a photo.
Recording videos 2 3 1 1. On your phone, touch in the main screen of the app to enter Video mode. 2. Aim your camera at your object, which will be shown on the preview screen of your phone. 3. Back in the app, touch to start recording. The REC icon turns red, and displays at the top, indicating the elapsed time of the current recording 4. Touch . to stop recording.
Note: Each time before live streaming videos to Skeegle, your camera must enable network data connection and stay connected to a 3G/4G network. Live streaming over a 4G network will provide the best experience. 2 3 1 1. On your phone, touch in the main screen of the app to enter Live streaming mode. 2. Aim your camera at your object, which will be shown on the preview screen of your phone. 3. Back in the app, touch to start live streaming.
Managing photos and videos 1. In the main screen of the app, touch to display the following screen. Indicates files saved in the microSD card drive Indicates files saved in the camera’s internal drive Album list Note: If you have over 1000 photos or videos saved to 1004GCAM, the camera will automatically create a new folder called 1014GCAM where new files will now be available from. 2. Touch to select your camera as the file source. 3. To view videos or photos captured, touch or . 4.
3. Touch the setting you wish to adjust, and touch to select your preferred option from the popup menu. Note: Except changing WiFi password, all of these camera settings can be found in your camera’s Settings mode. To learn more about each setting, please refer to “Using your 4GEE ACTION CAM” on page 17. Changing the WiFi password To change the WiFi password: > CAMERA > Change wifi password. 1. In the main screen of the app, touch 2. Enter the current WiFi password (default: 00000000), and touch OK. 3.
Your Viewfinder Watch Overview 2 1 3 SET MODE/SLEEP No. Item PM 4 7 5 1 MODE/SLEEP 2 PHOTO 3 SET 4 Charging port 5 NEXT 6 VIDEO 7 PREV (Previous) 6 Charging the battery 1. Press the cover lock cover to release the protective cover. Flip open the protective , and insert the smaller end of the watch charging cable (arrow side up) into your watch’s charging port . 2. Insert the larger end of the watch charging cable into the USB power adapter. 3.
Learning the basics • To turn on the screen display, press any button. • To select viewfinder or clock, press MODE/SLEEP repeatedly. • When in clock mode, press PREV repeatedly to go through clock functions. For detailed instructions, please refer to “Setting up the Viewfinder Watch” on page 49. Setting date and time 1. Press and hold SET until the hour starts to flash, indicating the date/time setting screen. 1 2 PM 12H 24H 3 4 5 9 6 8 7 No.
Setting up the Viewfinder Watch Press PREV repeatedly to go through the following functions. PM Clock PM Stopwatch OFF Alarm clock Countdown timer Stopwatch 1. Press PREV repeatedly to display the stopwatch. 2. Press VIDEO to start/pause the stopwatch. 3. To add laps while the stopwatch is running, press NEXT. 4. To reset the stopwatch, press VIDEO to pause the stopwatch, then press SET. Countdown timer 1. Press PREV repeatedly to display the countdown timer. 2.
Alarm clock 1. Press PREV repeatedly to display the alarm clock. 2. To activate the alarm, press VIDEO to select ON. 3. To set the alarm time, press and hold SET until the hour starts to flash. PM Press NEXT repeatedly to select the desired field, then press VIDEO or PHOTO to adjust the value. Press SET to confirm. Auto power off 1. Press MODE/SLEEP to switch to viewfinder, then press and hold SET to display the SET menu. 2. Press NEXT repeatedly to display the AutoOff screen, then press VIDEO. 3.
TIP : Press repeatedly to go through options. : Press to confirm selection. Brightness 1. Press MODE/SLEEP to switch to viewfinder, then press and hold SET to display the SET menu. 2. Press NEXT repeatedly to display the Bright screen, then press VIDEO. 3. Press NEXT or PREV repeatedly to adjust screen brightness, then press VIDEO to confirm selection. Bright OK Pairing Note: The network data of your camera is turned on by default.
TIP 3. Press > CONNECT > press : Press repeatedly to go through options. : Press to confirm selection. . The camera is ready for pairing. B. On your watch 1. Press MODE/SLEEP to switch to viewfinder. 2. Press and hold SET to enter the SET menu. 3. Press NEXT repeatedly to display the Pairing screen, then press VIDEO. Press VIDEO again to delete current pairing. 4. Press VIDEO to start a new pairing. 5. After pairing completes, press SET to return to the SET menu. 6.
Controlling your camera After your camera and watch are paired, live view appears on the watch screen when selecting viewfinder. You can then use this watch as a remote control to record videos or take photos. Press MODE/SLEEP to switch to viewfinder. Aim your camera at your object, then use your watch screen to preview your object. Live view icon Live view icon (Colour) Meaning (Orange) The internal or the microSD card storage is full. (Blue) The camera is recording.
Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions and common problems that may occur while using your camera are explained in this section. If a problem persists and you can’t resolve it at ee.co.uk/camhelp then contact EE or head to your nearest EE store. Question: My camera/watch does not switch on or charge. Answer: If the battery is fully discharged, the camera/watch cannot be switched on immediately when the power adapter is connected.
c. Press VIDEO to break current pairing. d. Press VIDEO again to start a new pairing. Question: I have trouble pairing my camera with my mobile phone. Answer: Check and perform the following actions: • The network data of your camera is switched on (please refer to “Network” on page 25). • You have selected MOBILE in the camera’s Pairing mode. • The WiFi connection icon appears on your phone’s status bar and shows strong signals.
Appendix Specifications Note: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. For most up-to-date information, please visit ee.co.uk/camwelcome. Item Specifications Core Chip Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 400 Quad-core 32-bit (1.2GHz) Display 0.83" OLED Image Sensor 1/2.3" 13M CMOS sensor Objective F 2.
RF exposure CE SAR compliance This camera meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EC) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection. The limits are part of extensive recommendations for the protection of the general public. These recommendations have been developed and checked by independent scientific organisations through regular and thorough evaluations of scientific studies.
Declaration of Conformity We, BenQ Corporation, Address: 16 Jihu Road, Neihu, Taipei 114, Taiwan Declare under our sole responsibility that the product: Model: 4GEE ACTION CAM/QC1 Intended use: Camera WCDMA/LTE800/LTE1800/LTE2600/WIFI To which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards and/or other normative documents: 1. Health (Article 3.1(a) of the R&TTE Directive) • EN 62311:2008, EN 62209-2:2010, EN 50566:2013/AC:2014 2. Safety (Article 3.
