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4.5 Auto Rotation

The camera has a built-in G-sensor that detects the camera’s orientation. When Auto

Rotation is ON, you can rotate your camera before recording begins to 90

, 180

270

from the default position (refer to the table) and the recorded view will be rotated

in the same angle. This lets you mount the camera in a different orientation without

recording a rotated or inverted view. Video resolution is adjusted when rotated in 90

or 270

Video Resolution

or 180

or 270

(DV only)

1080P

1920x1080

608x1088

720P

1280x720

416x720

Notes:

1. The 90

and 270

auto rotation function is available in DV mode only.

2. Auto Rotation affects video only, not still photos.

3. Adjust your camera orientation before you start video recording. Orientation

detection is not reactivated during recording.

4. Auto Rotation is ON by default. You can turn it OFF through the “General settings”

in the iON Application Software (see Section 7.)

4.6 GPS

The camera has built-in GPS to capture geo-information in photo and video files. GPS

data capture in video/photo files is always on and is not configurable. The first time

you use your camera it will take around 30 to 60 seconds to capture the satellite

signal. After the initial use it will only take about 10 seconds to locate the satellite

signal at power on. Trees, buildings or any high construction may block the GPS

reception and affect its accuracy. GPS signal may be completely blocked indoors or in

shielded areas.

5. Car Mode

CAR mode ( ) lets you capture the scenery along your drive as well as preserve a

record of any unexpected incidents. Recording operates in a loop,

overwriting the oldest files once the card is full. Files can be

manually protected from delete and are automatically protected if

the G-Sensor detects a hard brake or collision.

5.1 Attach the Camera to the Suction Mount

1. Fit the screw of the CamLOCK™ to the tripod socket on the

camera.

2. Tighten the CamLOCK™ screw.

3. Loosen and remove the top screw from the car mount.

4. Attach the CamLOCK™ Slot – Car to the top of the car mount

and reinstall the screw.

5. Slip the CamLOCK™ (on the camera) into the CamLOCK™

Slot – Car (on the suction mount.)

6. Press the CamLOCK™ sides to release and slide the camera off the suction

mount for on the go use.

5.2 Install the Suction Mount & Camera in a Vehicle

1. Stop the engine and make sure your car is parked at a safe location.

2. Press the car mount onto the windshield and push the PRESS button to remove

the air between the windshield and car mount.

3. Pull down on the handle of the car mount to tighten the seal.

4. The camera is designed to mount behind or under the rear view mirror. The lens

of camera should be positioned at the center of the front windshield. Take care

not to block the driver’s visibility.

5. Connect the camera to DC Power jack in your car with included USB cable and

USB car adapter. Secure the cable if it is too loose so it will not interfere with

driver motion.

6. Loosen and retighten the screws on the car mount to adjust the camera’s

orientation.

Caution When Installing the Camera

 Installing or operating the product while you are driving may cause an accident.

Stop your car at a safe location to install or operate the product.

 Dust in the cigarette jack may cause excessive heat or fire. Clean it periodically.

 Frequently check whether the camera and mount are installed securely. The

camera or mount may fall due to vibrations and result in personal injury or

damage to the product.

 The manufacturer is not liable for any product damage or personal injuries that

occurred due to an accident or carelessness.

5.3 Recording in CAR Mode (Power on/off)

1. Slide the Mode Switch to the Car position to set it to CAR mode.

2. Make sure a MicroSD card has been installed into the CAR slot. The memory

card is required to have at least 8GB free space. A 32GB or above card is

recommended for the car recording features.

Note: Please check your computer to make sure a card larger than 32GB can be

read.

3. Press and hold the PWR/REC/STOP button until the LED lights up to turn the

camera on and start recording.

4. When connected to the car’s power supply, the camera will detect the movement

of your car to power on and start recording automatically.

Note: You can turn on the camera manually by pressing and holding in case

it cannot be powered on automatically.

5. When the camera is not connected to any power supply or if you want to start

recording before driving, press and hold PWR/REC/STOP to power on and

start recording.

6. The camera is always recording when ON in CAR mode.

7. A short vibration indicates recording has started. The LED indicator illuminates in

RED throughout recording.

8. To take a still shot, press once. The camera will take either a 1MP or 2MP

still photo depending on the current video resolution setting. Still photos are

saved in the folder 100EMERG.

Video Resolution Setting

Corresponding Photo Resolution

1080p

2MP

720p

1MP

10. Press and hold to stop recording and turn the camera off.

5.4 Car Mode Files and Recording Details

Video file recording in CAR mode operates in a loop, creating successive files of 5

minutes in 720p and 3 minutes in 1080p. When the camera detects a memory full

situation ,with only enough space for protected files remaining, the next file will

overwrite the oldest file to make sure the recording function is always functioning.

1. The default video resolution for CAR Mode is 720p. You can change the

resolution through the iON Application Software.

2. Files recorded in CAR Mode are saved in the DCMI\101MOTOR folder on the

memory card.

3. The files are named with the format YYYYMMDD_XXXX.MP4 or JPG. YYYY, MM,

DD represent the year, month and day of the recording. XXXX is 4 successive

numeric digits.

4. You can playback video with GPS information using the Kinomap software (to be

downloaded separately)

Note: Please visit http://ion.kinomap.com/ to download the Kinomap software.

5.5 Car Mode File Protection

Files will be protected from the looping delete if the G-sensor detects a hard brake or

collision. You can adjust the sensitivity of the G-sensor through the software. The

current recording file can be protected manually by pressing twice quickly.

1. Protected files are saved in the 100EMERG folder.

2. Protected files are also named as YYYYMMDD_XXXX.MP4 or JPG. YYYY, MM,

DD represent the year, month and day of the recording. XXXX is 4 successive

numeric digits.

3. The maximum space for storing protected videos and photos is 4GB. When the

upper limit is reached, file protection and the still photo function are disabled

unless some or all files are cleared from the 100EMERG folder.

4. If the file protection function is triggered, the camera is able to preserve at least

3GB of space for protected files when recording regular Car Mode looping video

files.

5. The camera will flash twice every 10 seconds to indicate the space for protected

files is about to full. Clear or back up files immediately to make space for new

files.

6. If you notice unexpected protected files, adjust the G-Sensor sensitivity using the

iON Application Software.

6. Video Camera (DV) Mode

In DV mode ( ) your camera operates as a regular HD action camera. With iON’s

unique CamLOCK™ system, optional attachments and waterproof casing it is ready

for all your sports activities. Unlike Car mode, Video file recording in DV mode does

not operate in a loop. DV mode has a Standby ON state and video recording does not

start as soon as the camera is turned on.

6.1 Power on and off in DV Mode

1. Slide the mode switch to the camera position to set the camera to DV mode.

2. Make sure a MicroSD card has been installed into the DV slot. You will need a

minimum Class 6 MicroSD card for HD recording

3. Press and hold the PWR/REC/STOP button until the camera vibrates and

the Blue LED lights up.

4. To turn the camera off, press and hold the PWR/REC/STOP button. The

camera will vibrate for two seconds and the Blue LED will turn off.

6.2 Recording Videos in DV Mode

1. Press and hold button to turn the camera on. The LED indicator illuminates

in BLUE to show the camera is on and in standby mode

2. Press button once quickly to start recording. The camera will vibrate once

and the LED indicator illuminates RED throughout the recording.

3. Press button during recording to stop the recording. Or, press and hold

button to stop the recording and turn the camera off.

4. The default video resolution is 1080p. You can change the resolution through the

software.

Notes:

1. There will be around 1-2 seconds delay before the camera starts recording.

2. You can playback the video with GPS information using the Kinomap software

(download separately).

Note: Please visit http://ion.kinomap.com/ to download the Kinomap software.

6.3 Still Photos in DV Mode

Still Photo capture when the camera is in DV mode is only possible when the camera

is under the control of the iON Remote & Remote PODZ or a WiFi connected iON App

& WiFi PODZ. The Remote PODZ Kit and WiFiPODZ Connect Kit are sold

separately.

Please refer to the User Guides for these products for detailed operation instructions

or visit www.iontheaction.com

Notes:

1. The Still Photo function is disabled during video recording.

2. The default photo mode is “single shot”. Burst mode gives you a continuous 10

photo shots to capture that “can’t miss” moment. Time Lapse mode takes a series

of photos at 5, 10, 30 or 60-second intervals. To change the still photo mode,

please refer to Settings in section 7.2

6.4 Mounting Your Camera

Use the included L-Tripod Adapter to change the tripod socket

direction to suit your mounting purpose.

The camera is also compatible with most other iON

CamLOCK™ mounts for individual sports activities. View the full

line of kits and review their User Guides for complete information at

www.iontheaction.com.

7. Connecting Your Camera

7.1 Connecting Your Camera to a Computer

The camera is Plug & Play compatible with Windows & Mac for connection as a mass

storage device, allowing you to easily transfer photo/video files to the computer. Run

the on board iON Application Software to change the camera’s settings.

1. Turn the Camera on.

2. Connect the camera to a Mac or Windows computer USB 2.0 port using the USB

cable.

3. 3 new Removable Devices will be added to MS Windows “Computer” or Mac

“Finder.” Their names will depend upon what other devices are already attached

to your computer but they will be named consecutively.

 1

Drive: used for camera operations and configuration.

 2

Drive: CAR Mode storage

 3

Drive: DV Mode storage

Note: If you cannot find the mass storage locations on your PC, try unplugging the

cable from the computer, turn the camera on and off once and reconnect to computer.

Most Windows computers will activate an auto play wizard. Mac Computers may

cause Finder to bounce.