User Guide

battery).
When the yellow LED turns on, briefly press the Power button to turn the camera OFF.
NOTE: Charging when connected to a PC USB port can be toggled ON or OFF using the
setup program. When connecting to a Smartphone, you should turn this functionality OFF!
When charging, the green LED will be on, and it will turn off when the battery is fully
charged.
Charging takes about 2.5 hours for a fully discharged battery with the camera turned off
and connected to an external USB Charger. Batteries are not covered under warranty.
Charging is limited to around 140mA which offers the best possible long-term battery
protection. If charged with under-rated chargers or using a USB hub without an additional
power supply, expect longer charging times. For optimum results, the charging voltage
should be +5V under load. Only use quality chargers capable of supplying 1000mA (1A) and
a stable voltage of at least 5V. Low quality chargers may not be able to supply enough
current and can lead to premature battery failure or, in the worst case, even destroy the
camera.
Formatting
Standard formatting tools provided by the operating system are not always reliable. Also,
they do not optimize the SD card's performance. For optimal card performance it is
recommended to always use the camera's built-in formatter. Instructions for In-Camera
Formatting are outlined below under "In-Camera Formatting". Another excellent formatting
utility is "SD Formatter" which can be downloaded from
www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_4. This utility has been specifically designed for
formatting SD cards.
Automatic Power Off from Standby mode
If the camera is in Standby mode (Video Mode 1, Video Mode 2 or Photo Mode) you must
take a picture(s) or start a video recording within *30 seconds. The camera will
automatically turn off after *30 seconds of no activity.
*This value can be set using the setup program. Automatic Power Off can also disabled.
When the special A/V cable is connected, automatic power-off will be disabled. This prevents
signal loss during fpv use when Standby times out.
Turn on Camera
Power-On can be configured as "fast" or "delayed". In fast mode, the camera will turn on
immediately when the Power Button is pressed. In delayed mode, press and hold the Power
Button for 4-5 seconds until the Yellow LED turns on and remains on. Irrespective of
whether the camera is configured as "fast" or "delayed" Power-on, the blue LED will turn on
for a second followed by the yellow LED. When the yellow LED remains on, the camera is
ready for use.