Hohem iSTEADY Q Manual

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iSteady Q Overview

1. Power Button (Mode Switching)
2. Indicator Light
3. Phone Clamp (Built-in 360° Infinite Rotary Motor)
4. Type C Charging Port
5. Motor Lock
6. Rotary Joint
7. Extendable Stick
8. Remote Control
9. Tripod

Handheld Use

When to lock the phone clamp?
iSteady Q's phone clamp can make 360° infinite rotation. It is able to lock the phone clamp to use as a selfie stick when it is in low power mode.

*Confirm the position of the notch on the back of the phone clamp. Lock the motor, and the bolt will be inserted into the notch. The motor will be fixed and won't rotate.

Desktop Use

1. Unfold the tripod and put it on the table
   
2. Manually rotate 90° along arm's bevel cut
   
3. Rotate phone clamp to level with the desktop
   
4. Unfold the phone clamp
   
5. Put the phone into the phone clamp
   
6. Clamp the phone in the middle
   

*To use 360° tracking, please make iSteady Q in desktop use, launch Hohem Joy app, turn on iSteady Q's power button, and ensure the Bluetooth is connected. Hohem Joy app supports face tracking, gesture control, motion timelapse, and moment mode.

Phone Mounting

1. Unfold the Stick
   
2. Phone Mounting
   
3. Phone Balancing
   

• Unfold the phone clamp and turn 'hohem' logo towards the left.
• Meanwhile, turn the phone camera towards the left, put the phone stuck in the bottom of the phone clamp, and pull the head of the phone clamp to mount your phone.

*The stabilizing stick would work improperly if there is no mobile phone mounted.
*Make sure your phone clings to the rubber mat and clamps in the middle, otherwise the stabilizing stick would vibrate or turn off automatically.

Powering On: Long press the power button for 3s

Turn On Remote Control
Turn the power button on.

*The remote control will connect to the stabilizing stick automatically after turning on.

If the remote control is not working properly, please follow the steps to pair the device again:

1. Turn on the stabilizing stick first. Press the power button 7 times to enter the pairing mode, and the working mode indicator light flashes alternately in yellow and green.
2. Then turn on the remote control. Pairing is complete in about 1 second, and the working mode indicator light stays on green.

Single Press: Switch the landscape and portrait modes

Double Press: Recenter the stabilizing stick
Press Five Times: Auto calibration
(Please do calibration on a flat surface when the stabilizing stick is not level or drifting. There will be a beep sound after enabling the calibration, and do not move the stabilizing stick until the calibration is done and hear another beep sound.)
Long Press 5s: Power off the stabilizing stick
Triple Press: Auto rotation (300° Auto Inception/360° Horizontal Rotation)

Switch the landscape and portrait modes / Inception

360° Horizontal Rotation

M Button: Switch Working Mode

Single Press: Lock Mode (Default Mode)
* When the handle rotates along the motor shaft, the phone does not follow the motor to rotate, and the working mode indicator light stays on green.

Double Press: POV Follow Mode
* When the handle rotates along the motor shaft, the phone does follow the motor to rotate slowly, and the working mode indicator light single flashes green.

Long Press 5s: Low Power Mode (Longer battery life)
* The motor will stop working, and it can be used as a regular selfie stick by locking the motor.

Download the Hohem Joy App, Register and Login

(App supports face tracking, gesture control, motion timelapse and moment mode)

Scan the QR code to enter the download page

Search "Hohem Joy" in the App Store or Google Play.

*Hohem Joy app requires iOS 10.0 or above, Android 6.0 or above.
*More product tutorial videos can be found on the app homepage.

Connect iSteady Q with Phone Bluetooth in the App

1. Turn on iSteady Q
   
2. Enable Phone Bluetooth
   
3. Follow the Prompts at the top of Hohem Joy App Homepage and Click 'Connect'
   

*Press stabilizing stick power button 9 times to cancel the Bluetooth pairing.

Single Press the Shutter Button: Take Photo/Video

Please ensure Bluetooth is successfully connected to use the feature.

Double Press:
Switch the photo and video modes
Triple Press:
Switch the front and rear cameras
(Only available in the app)

Navigation Button

Long Press Left/Right Button:
Control the rotation of stabilizing stick
Double Press Left/Right Button:
90° counterclockwise / clockwise fast rotation

Long Press Up/Down Button:
Zoom in/out (Only available in Hohem Joy app and and some smartphone native cameras)

Please ensure Bluetooth is successfully connected to use the feature.

More Functions of Power Button

Single Press: (Lock mode is the default mode)
Double Press: Recenter the stabilizing stick
Triple Press: Auto rotation (300° Auto Inception/360° Horizontal Rotation)
Press Five Times: Auto calibration (Please do calibration on a flat surface when the stabilizing stick is not level or drifting. There will be a beep sound after enabling the calibration, and do not move the stabilizing stick until the calibration is done and hear another beep sound.)
Press Seven Times: Remote control pairing
Press Nine Times: Cancel the phone Bluetooth pairing

About Indicator Lights

Battery Indicator Light
Stay on: Battery remaining/Charging completed
Single flashing: Charging (Only one grid shows single flash indicates low battery warning)

Working Mode Indicator Light
Green light stay on: Lock mode
Green light single flashing: POV follow mode
Yellow light flashing: Response of pressing the remote control
Yellow light stay on: Low power mode (The motor of iSteady Q stops operating, but the remote control is still connected)

Bluetooth Indicator Light
Stay on: Connected
Light off: Unconnected
Blink: Firmware updating

Specifications

Warranty Card

1. Within 15 days upon the purchase date. Any functional disorder or quality problem enjoys free replacement service. But ensure the commodity and package with no damage, and we will offer a brand new replacement after confirming the product problem.
2. Warranty valid only under normal use.
3. Used in the normal circumstances, 1 year warranty, maintenance of life (not include the All accidents or artificial damage, improper disassembly or misuse damage is NOT covered by the warranty).
4. Please keep and offer the warranty card for claiming the warranty service.

Videos

Hohem iSTEADY Q - Tutorial Video

Documents / Resources

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