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Taser IT-INST-TC-001 User Manual

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TASER CAM User Manual
IT-INST-TC-001 Rev: C
August 28, 2006
Page: 1 of 37
©2006 TASER International, Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 TASER CAM User Manual IT-INST-TC-001 Rev: C August 28, 2006 Page: 1 of 37 ©2006 TASER International, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TASER CAM Features... 4 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS... 5 CHARGING THE TASER CAM ... 5 Charging the TASER CAM Using the Wall Power Charging Cable ... 5 Charging the TASER CAM Using the PC USB Download Cable... 6 OPERATING THE TASER CAM ... 7 Testing the TASER CAM ...

  • Page 3: Warnings

    Always make certain that the safety is in the down (SAFE) position whenever the X26 is loaded and not intended for immediate use. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not immerse the TASER CAM™ in water or expose it to significant moisture.

  • Page 4: The Taser Cam: A General Overview

    Avoid dropping the TASER CAM. Only recharge the TASER CAM using the approved cable(s) and charger. Do not plug the TASER CAM cable into a PC or wall charger if there is physical damage to the cable. Do not unplug the USB download cable from the PC while downloading from the device.

  • Page 5: Minimum System Requirements

    CAM: through a wall power charging cable or a PC USB download cable. Depending on the amount of charge in the battery, it may take up to 5 hours for the TASER CAM to fully charge. Charging can be accomplished with the TASER CAM in the X26 or independently (with the TASER CAM out of the X26).

  • Page 6: Charging The Taser Cam Using The Pc Usb Download Cable

    TASER CAM to prevent damage from any debris or moisture. If the TASER CAM is charging while it is in the X26 device, the right half of the X26 CID will display the following sequence and repeat every 30 seconds: •...

  • Page 7: Operating The Taser Cam

    3. Confirm that the X26 safety is in the down (SAFE) position. 4. Remove the DPM. 5. Firmly insert the TASER CAM into the weapon until it clicks and the ejector button pops out. Note: If the X26 weapon software is an older revision, the TASER CAM will update the software.

  • Page 8: Using The Taser Cam

    (SAFE) position. • Do not block the lens of the TASER CAM. If the lens is blocked, “88” will flash on the CID and the laser will flash. With a two-handed hold, the user might unintentionally block the lens, particularly when wearing gloves.
  • Page 9 5. Designate the folder where the software will be installed. The wizard will designate a default location (recommended) or you may choose a different location (Figure 2). IT-INST-TC-001 Rev: C August 28, 2006 Page: 9 of 37 ©2006 TASER International, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 10 TASER CAM User Manual Figure 2 6. Click Next to continue. IT-INST-TC-001 Rev: C August 28, 2006 Page: 10 of 37 ©2006 TASER International, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 11 TASER CAM User Manual 7. The system displays the Confirm Installation screen. Click Next to continue (Figure Figure 3 IT-INST-TC-001 Rev: C August 28, 2006 Page: 11 of 37 ©2006 TASER International, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 12 TASER CAM User Manual 8. The installation status displays (Figure 4). Figure 4 IT-INST-TC-001 Rev: C August 28, 2006 Page: 12 of 37 ©2006 TASER International, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 13: Taser Cam Driver Installation

    After installing the software, you need to install the TASER CAM USB driver. Note: Repeat this process for each USB port you will use with the TASER CAM. You can install the TASER CAM USB driver by following the steps below: 1.
  • Page 14 TASER CAM User Manual Figure 6 4. Click Next to continue. IT-INST-TC-001 Rev: C August 28, 2006 Page: 14 of 37 ©2006 TASER International, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 15 5. The Found New Hardware Wizard asks where you would like to search for the TASER CAM USB driver. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) (Figure 7). 6. Click Next to continue. IT-INST-TC-001 Rev: C ©2006 TASER International, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 16 Files\TASER International\TASER CAM V1\drivers. You may browse to this location or type it directly into the location box. 8. Click Next to continue. IT-INST-TC-001 Rev: C ©2006 TASER International, Inc. All rights reserved. TASER CAM User Manual Figure 8 August 28, 2006...
  • Page 17 9. If you are running Windows XP or some versions of Windows 2000, you might see the following Hardware Installation screen (Figure 9) during the install process. Click Continue Anyway to continue the installation. Figure 9 IT-INST-TC-001 Rev: C August 28, 2006 Page: 17 of 37 ©2006 TASER International, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 18: Taser Cam Downloading

    TASER CAM. 1. Connect the TASER CAM to the PC with the USB download cable. 2. Open the TASER CAM PC software. The main screen will appear (Figure 11). Fill in the operator information.
  • Page 19 TASER CAM User Manual Figure 11 3. Click the Download TASER CAM link. IT-INST-TC-001 Rev: C August 28, 2006 Page: 19 of 37 ©2006 TASER International, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 20 TASER CAM User Manual 4. The TASER CAM Download Wizard will guide the process (Figure 12). Click Next to continue. Figure 12 IT-INST-TC-001 Rev: C August 28, 2006 Page: 20 of 37 ©2006 TASER International, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 21 10-second records until the safety is moved to the down (SAFE) position. • The TASER Serial column matches the serial number of the X26 to the incident. If there are different serial numbers in this column, the TASER CAM was activated with more than one X26 device.
  • Page 22 6. The progress of the download is indicated by the blue status bar and the incidents remaining to be downloaded are listed below it (Figure 14). Figure 14 IT-INST-TC-001 Rev: C August 28, 2006 Page: 22 of 37 ©2006 TASER International, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 23 TASER CAM User Manual 7. When the downloading is complete, click Next to continue (Figure 15). Figure 15 IT-INST-TC-001 Rev: C August 28, 2006 Page: 23 of 37 ©2006 TASER International, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 24 If it is not correct you will be prompted to change the time (Figure 16). Verify your PC time is correct and click Update Weapon Time to set the time correctly (Figure 17). Figure 16 IT-INST-TC-001 Rev: C August 28, 2006 Page: 24 of 37 ©2006 TASER International, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 25 TASER CAM User Manual Figure 17 IT-INST-TC-001 Rev: C August 28, 2006 Page: 25 of 37 ©2006 TASER International, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 26 TASER CAM User Manual 9. If a weapon is connected, the firing records will also be downloaded (Figure 18). Figure 18 IT-INST-TC-001 Rev: C August 28, 2006 Page: 26 of 37 ©2006 TASER International, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 27 (lists all the video and firing records that have been downloaded to the PC) or download another TASER CAM and/or X26 (Figure 19). 11. Choose an action and click Finish to continue. 12. If Start new TASER CAM Download is selected, the first download wizard screen will appear (Figure 12). IT-INST-TC-001 Rev: C ©2006 TASER International, Inc.
  • Page 28 (Figure 20). Figure 20 a. To view an incident or firing record, select a serial number from the list and click View Records. IT-INST-TC-001 Rev: C August 28, 2006 Page: 28 of 37 ©2006 TASER International, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 29 (Figure 21). 15. To view an incident, select the file(s) from the Video Data list and click View Selected Videos. IT-INST-TC-001 Rev: C ©2006 TASER International, Inc. All rights reserved. TASER CAM User Manual Figure 21 August 28, 2006 Page: 29 of 37...
  • Page 30 16. The selected videos will be added to a Windows Media Player play list and they can be viewed from there (Figure 22). Figure 22 IT-INST-TC-001 Rev: C August 28, 2006 Page: 30 of 37 ©2006 TASER International, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 31 18. You will be prompted for a location to save the selected incidents. Select a location and click OK (Figure 23). IT-INST-TC-001 Rev: C ©2006 TASER International, Inc. All rights reserved. TASER CAM User Manual Figure 23 August 28, 2006...
  • Page 32 19. To generate a report of the firing records for the X26, click the Generate Report link. You will be prompted for a location to save the firing report (Figure 24). Note: The TASER CAM program generates PDF files by itself; it does not need to have other PDF-writing software installed on the computer.

  • Page 33: Downloading Records Using Data-Only Cable

    Note: Files from the TASER CAM should be downloaded to a PC frequently. The TASER CAM records in a “loop.” Once the memory in the TASER CAM is filled (approximately 1.5 hours of video), the TASER CAM will record new video over the oldest video records.

  • Page 34: Use And Care

    Clean any debris, fingerprints, dust, etc. from the lens using a soft cloth such as an eyeglass lens cloth. Avoid using any synthetic cleaners. Gold Contacts Debris on the gold contacts may cause the TASER CAM and/or the X26 to not function correctly. Clean the contacts using the TASER International recommended cleaning kit. Battery The TASER CAM uses a lithium ion polymer rechargeable battery.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting The Taser Cam

    The TASER CAM battery is discharged. The firmware in the TASER CAM is corrupted. August 28, 2006 ©2006 TASER International, Inc. All rights reserved. Possible Solution Contact TASER International to replace the battery. Use a different cable. Use a different wall outlet/socket.
  • Page 36 The USB cable is not fully inserted into the PC. Drivers are not properly installed. IT-INST-TC-001 Rev: C ©2006 TASER International, Inc. All rights reserved. TASER CAM User Manual Possible Solution Fully insert the TASER CAM into the X26. Clean the gold battery...
  • Page 37 Firing hi voltage-induced play, has a # at the end recording error. of the file name. IT-INST-TC-001 Rev: C ©2006 TASER International, Inc. All rights reserved. TASER CAM User Manual Possible Solution Clean the lens using a soft cloth. Contact TASER International.

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