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This device complies with part 15 of the Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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- English: " This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interfere- nce that may cause undesired operation of the device."...
Chapter Introduction Safety Measures..............5 Part Designations..............7 Getting Started and Basic Camera Controls Battery Charging and Insertion..........10 Compatible Memory Cards..........11 Using the Waterproof Case..........12 Quick Guide..............15 Adjust the camera Photo Settings..............19 Video Settings..............20 System Settings..............23 Playback Playback on the Camera Screen........25 Playback on the TV............25 Playback on the Computer..........26 Delete the Files on Camera..........27...
Introduction Apexcam X80 is an action camera with an Exmor RS-CMOS sensor (Sony IMX576), a revolutionary processor (i-Catch V35AX), a 1.3" front LCD monitor and a 2.0" high-resolution touch screen, ISO range from ISO 100 to ISO 3200, a 6-axis electronic image stabilizer, lens distortion correction, recording of up to 24MP images and 4K video, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function, many shooting modes, a waterproof housing and many accessories.
Make sure you read and understand these safety Measures before using the device. If you notice any malfunctions, problems or damage to the device, please contact our customer service team:supports@apexcam.com Follow the guidelines below to prevent Warnings: fire, generation of excessive heat,leakage of chemicals, and electric shock.
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Safety Measures isolate the electrical contacts with adhesive strips. Direct touch with other metal objects or batteries may cause a fire or explosion. ■ Do not use external heat sources such as microwave ovens or hair dryers to dry the device or the batteries. ■...
Part Designations Switch (On-Off) / Mode Button < > Selection Button/ Shutter Button < > Working Indicator Lens Flashlight 1.3 inch LCD Screen Down Button < ▼ > Up Button < ▲ >...
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Part Designations 2.0 inch LCD Screen (Touch Screen) Card Slot (Built-in) Battery Compartment Cover Working and Charging Indicators Tripod Thread Loudspeaker HD Mini Output External Microphone / USB Cable / Power Cable Input Microphone (Built-in)
Battery Charging and Insertions Battery Charging Place the battery in the charger. Connect the power cable (5V/1A) to the charger and insert the plug into the socket. Charging starts automatically and the charging indicator lights up. Charging time(full charge) : about 4 hours. When charging ends, the charging indicator will go out.
Battery Charging and Insertion Tips for Using the Battery and Charger ■ This camera contains sensitive components like batteries. Please avoid exposing the camera to very cold or very hot temperatures. Low or high temperatures could shorten battery life or cause the camera to temporarily stop working properly.
Compatible Memory Cards Tips on Using Cards The camera does not come with a memory card. You must purchase ■ it separately.* Please format the Micro SD, Micro SDHC and Micro SDXC memory card ■ in this camera before using it. Please insert the memory card correctly.
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Using the Waterproof Case Open the black latch at the top of the case. ② ① ③ Open the black latch at the top of the case. Close the Waterproof Case Close the transparent display protection cap of the case. Squeeze the case to make sure the case is tightly closed and the rubber seal is good.
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Using the Waterproof Case Tips on Using Waterproof Case In order to achieve better waterproof performance, the waterproof case ■ is fully closed. This will reduce the volume of the recorded sound. In order to take clear videos or photos, please remove the lens protective ■...
Quick Guide Insert the Battery ① Open the cover. ■ Insert the battery ■ Insert the Card Insert the card in the card slot as shown. ■ Power on/off the Camera Press and hold the red button< > for three ■...
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Quick Guide 4K60 Tap on the mode icon in the bottom left corner. Tap the < > icon in the ■ ╳ top right corner to close the menu. Tap the desired mode icon. ■ 4K60 While the camera is working in video or photo mode, quickly swipe up ■...
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Quick Guide 4K60 Choose the Playback Mode While the camera is in video or photo mode, quickly swipe left on the ■ screen to switch to video or photo settings. Tap the < > icon in the upper left corner to close the menu. ■...
Photo Settings Photo Mode First, please make sure that the desired photo setting option and desired photo resolution are set. ■ To capture a time-lapse photo series When Time Lapse Photo mode is selected, press the Shutter button < >. The camera triggers continuous shooting with the set interval and the set TL duration.
Photo Settings Then swipe up or down (press the up < ▲ > or down key< ▼ >) to scroll ■ through the different options and tap the one you want (press the shutter button < > to toggle it). select the desired option). Tap the zoom icon to adjust the zoom level.
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Video Settings Video Settings 4K60 While the camera is working in video mode, tap the settings icon in the ■ lower right corner of the screen. Then swipe up or down (press the up < ▲ > or down key < ▼ >)to scroll ■...
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Video Settings Time Lapse Video, TL Duration and Slow Motion are automatically ■ unavailable when you record loop video. When using this camera as a dash cam, you should also select loop ■ video and driving mode at the same time. Only the most recently captured moments are saved.
System Settings System Settings When the camera is working in the video settings or photo settings, ■ tap the settings icon in the top right corner of the screen to open the system settings menu. Then swipe up or down (press the up < ▲ > or down key < ▼ >)to scroll ■...
Playback You can play back the photos and videos on the camera screen, your computer, TV or smart phone/tablet. They can also be played by inserting the Micro SD card directly into a device such as a computer or compatible TV. With this method, the playback resolution depends on the resolution of the device and its ability to play back that resolution.
Playback on the camera screen Choose the playback mode. If the SD card contains a lot of content, it may take a minute to load. Swipe the screen up or down (press the up < ▲ > or down key < ▼ >)to scroll through the video or photo files.
Video Settings Notes When the camera and TV are connected with an HDMI cable, the ■ camera cannot record videos or photos, only for playback. The camera does not come with an HDMI cable for recording. You ■ must purchase it separately.* Playback on the Computer In order to play the videos and photos on a computer, you must first transfer these files to a computer.
Delete the Files on camera Choose the playback mode. If the SD card contains a lot of content, it may take a minute to load. Swipe up or down (press up < ▲ > or down < ▼ >)on the screen to locate the file you want to delete.
Connect to the Smart Phone Connect the camera to the iSmart DV2 Download the iSmart DV2 to your smart phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Turn on the camera and then press the up button < ▲ > for seconds or make sure the camera is in shortcut mode.
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Connect to the Smart Phone Open the "iSmart DV2". Tap "Albums" in the left corner of the bottom screen. Select files in Photos or Videos at the top of the screen. To download, tap Download on the right corner of the bottom screen. Save or share your content.
Connect to the Smart Phone Notes The WiFi bandwidth of the camera is relatively narrow, and its signal is ■ affected by distance, other signals, electromagnetic waves, obstacles and other factors. A signal delay of 2 to 5 seconds is normal. The WiFi distance is about 5 to 10 meters.
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Connect to the Remote Control Select On/Off in the setting menu to turn on/off the 2.4G remote control. To start recording a video ■ Press the video button. Photo Button To stop recording a video ■ Indicator Press the video button again. Video Button To take a photo ■...
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Connect to the Remote Control Step 4: Insert the new battery, keeping the "+" post facing up. Step 5: Install all 4 screws back onto the board. Step 6: Re-install all 4 screws in the cover. WARNING INGESTION HAZARD: DEATH Internal Chemical Burns 2 hours.
Troubleshooting How can the camera recognize the SD card? The memory card must meet the following conditions: Make sure the memory card is U3. ■ Change the system of the card to FAT32(for 8-32 GB SD card) or ■ exFAT(for above 32GB SD card). Turn on the camera and insert the SD card.
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Troubleshooting Check if the camera recognizes the card. ■ Recognized Not Recognized How can I establish the WiFi connection? Download iSmart2 to your phone. ■ You must first switch off the data traffic network of the mobile phone. ■ Turn on the camera wifi and connect your phone to the camera wifi. If the connection error appears on the screen, please check if the iSmart ■...
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Troubleshooting Videos and images are not automatically synced to your phone's ■ gallery, you must download them.
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Download on the GET IT ON App Store Google play...
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