X5 User Manual Content Product Introduction X5 Introduction First Use Insert the MicroSD Card Charging Activation Basic Use Button Instructions Using the Touchscreen Shooting Interface Shooting Mode Shortcut Menu Shooting Specification Settings Shooting Parameter Settings Album Page Indicator Lights File Storage Format MicroSD Card Attach External Devices...
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X5 User Manual Transfer and Edit with the Insta360 App Connect to the Insta360 App File Transfer Editing Maintenance Find Your Serial Number Firmware Update Lens Guards Waterproofing Cleaning Battery Precautions...
X5 User Manual First Use Insert the MicroSD Card First, remove the battery by pinching the latches on the cover towards each other. Insert the memory card into the slot in the direction indicated. Reinsert the battery and make sure the battery cover is locked. The orange indication marks should be covered by the latch to ensure waterproofing is not affected.
X5 User Manual Charging Open the USB Port Cover. Use the included USB-C Cable to charge X5. X5 supports PD fast charging with the X5 Utility Fast Charge Hub and with 9V/3A adapters. X5 Charging Time: (9V/3A Adapter) • 0–80%: 20 mins •...
X5 User Manual Activation You need to activate X5 in the Insta360 app before using it for the first time. Steps: Download the Insta360 app. Just search "Insta360" in any major app store or scan the QR code on the box. Press the Power Button to turn on X5.
X5 User Manual Basic Use Button Instructions Power Button Camera Operation Descriptions Status Powered off Press once • Power on camera. Powered on Press once • Turn touchscreen on/off. Long press • 2 seconds: Power off. • 8 seconds: Force shutdown. Quick Button Camera Status Operation...
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X5 User Manual Shutter Button Camera Status Operation Descriptions Powered off Press • Start shooting with QuickCapture. once *Must be enabled on the camera first. Powered on Press • During Preview: once - Take a photo or start recording a video. - Stop recording.
X5 User Manual Using the Touchscreen When the camera is powered on, the touchscreen displays the camera's home page and information about the shooting mode, battery level, and storage capacity. By swiping or tapping the screen, you can achieve the following: Tap the screen Swipe down from the top Swipe left to right or up...
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X5 User Manual Swipe up from the Swipe from the right Swipe from the left bottom Enter shooting parameter Enter the album page. More shooting parameter settings. settings.
X5 User Manual Shooting Interface Storage: Shows the remaining number of photos or the length of video footage that can be stored on the microSD card. Battery Status: Current battery level. Shooting Mode: Click the icon and swipe to select a different shooting mode. Shooting Specifications: See the current shooting mode settings.
X5 User Manual Shooting Mode Tap the shooting mode icon and swipe left or right from the center of the screen to cycle through the shooting modes. • In 360° Mode: 360° Shooting Tips X5 captures 360° video by stitching together footage from its two fisheye lenses. For best results, make sure one of the lenses is facing you when shooting, and avoid standing too close to the side of the camera.
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X5 User Manual Interval The camera automatically takes continuous photos at a specific time interval. Photo Take a single photo. • In Single-Lens Mode: Shooting Mode Description Video Record wide-angle videos from one lens up to 4K60fps. FreeFrame Apply FlowState Stabilization and Horizon Lock with Video adjustable aspect ratio in post via the app or Studio.
X5 User Manual Shortcut Menu Swipe down on the touchscreen to view the Shortcut Menu. Rotation Lock: Turn on/off. Lock Screen: Tap to lock screen. Swipe up on the touchscreen to unlock. Settings: See camera settings. Adjust Brightness: Slide the bar to adjust the screen brightness. Prompt Sound: Set the camera speaker volume.
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X5 User Manual Pre-Recording: Turn on/off. The footage from a certain duration before pressing the shutter button can be saved. (duration varies in different shooting modes). Gesture Control: Turn on/off. Voice Control: Turn on/off. Twist to Shoot: When the camera is powered on, twist the selfie stick back and forth twice to shoot or take a photo.
X5 User Manual Shooting Specification Settings Swipe up from the bottom of the touchscreen to view shooting specification settings. • In 360°Mode: Shooting Mode Parameters Video Active HDR, Resolution, Frame Rate PureVideo Resolution, Frame Rate InstaFrame Flat Video Resolution, Ratio, 360° Resolution, Frame Rate Timelapse Resolution, Frame Rate, Interval TimeShift...
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X5 User Manual Road Mode Loop Space, Power-off Charging, Resolution, Frame Rate Starlapse Type, Resolution, Duration, Timer Burst Timer, Format, Resolution, Burst number/duration Interval Resolution, Duration, Interval, Format Photo HDR Photo, Format, Resolution, Timer • In Single-Lens Mode: Shooting Mode Parameters Video Ratio, Resolution, Frame Rate...
X5 User Manual Shooting Parameter Settings Swipe left from the right edge of the touchscreen to see the shooting parameter settings. 360° Mode and Single-Lens Mode support different parameters in different shooting modes. Shooting Mode Parameters Shutter Speed Controls the time it takes for light to enter the camera. The faster the shutter speed, the clearer the image.
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X5 User Manual White Balance Removes unrealistic colors and tones so colors are (WB) accurately captured in the image. A higher white balance produces warmer tones, lower results in cooler tones. Jitter Blur Improves motion blur and stabilization in low light Reduction environments.
X5 User Manual Indicator Lights Camera Status Indicator Light Status Powered on/Standby/Standby (charging) Solid cyan Pre-recording/USB Mode Start shooting with QuickCapture Flashing cyan three times Power off Flashing cyan five times Charging (powered off) Solid orange Recording a video Flashing red InstaFrame (Selfie View) Flashing green Recording...
X5 User Manual File Storage Please use exFAT format microSD cards of speed classes UHS-I and V30 or above to ensure normal recording. The maximum supported storage space is 1TB. We recommend using the official memory card available on the Insta360 Store. If you use another memory card, the following have also been tested to be compatible with Micro SD Cards Model Number...
X5 User Manual Lexar 1066x microSD UHS-I LMS1066064G-BN SILVER Series LMS1066128G-BN 128G LMS1066256G-BN 256G LMS1066512G-BN 512G Format MicroSD Card It is recommended to regularly transfer camera files to a phone or computer for backup and format the microSD card via the camera or Insta360 app to avoid any storage issues.
X5 User Manual Attach External Devices You can remove the USB Port Cover to attach external devices. Open the USB Port Cover and pull it off. Once removed, you can install external mics, the X5 Quick Reader, and other accessories. When you're finished, reattach the USB Port Cover by hooking it onto the metal bar and closing it.
X5 User Manual Transfer and Edit with the Insta360 App Connect to the Insta360 App Download the Insta360 app. Alternatively, search "Insta360" in the App Store or Google Play Store to download the Insta360 app. Press the Power Button to turn on X5. Enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on your smartphone.
X5 User Manual File Transfer You can download camera files to your phone or PC, then use the Insta360 app or Insta360 Studio to edit and export. File transfer from camera to phone Wireless Connection (iOS/Android) 1. Connect the camera to the Insta360 app. 2.
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X5 User Manual If your camera can't connect, try the following: Ensure the camera's firmware is up to date. Use the official USB-C cable for transfer, as non-official cables may have compatibility issues. Make sure the camera is powered on. File transfer from Insta360 app to Mac •...
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X5 User Manual File transfer from Insta360 app to Windows PC • iPhone Install iTunes on your Windows PC. Connect your iPhone to your PC, open iTunes, then complete the authorization process according to the instructions. After successful authorization, click the iPhone icon in the top left corner, and the iPhone's files will appear.
X5 User Manual Editing You can view and edit your 360º and flat footage in the Insta360 app or Insta360 Studio. • Insta360 App Album Page Connect X5 to the Insta360 app. Enter the Album page to view all your clips. Open your flat or 360º...
X5 User Manual Maintenance Find Your Serial Number 1. Product Box The camera's serial number is on the back of the original product box. 2. Camera Settings (1)Power on your camera. (2)wipe down on the touchscreen to access the Shortcut Menu, then go to Settings >...
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X5 User Manual 3. Insta360 App (1)Connect your camera to the Insta360 app. (2)Enter app Settings > Device Information to view the serial number. 4. Insta360 Studio (1)Launch Insta360 Studio on your computer and import any footage recorded by the camera. (2)Select the footage and click the info icon on the right side of your screen to access File Properties and view the serial number.
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X5 User Manual Battery Compartment Label After removing the battery, you can find the camera's serial number below the barcode on the label.
X5 User Manual Firmware Update Firmware updates will be regularly available for X5 to ensure it runs efficiently. Please update to the latest version for optimal results. Before updating the firmware, ensure X5 has at least 20% battery remaining. • Update via Insta360 app: Connect X5 to the Insta360 app.
X5 User Manual Lens Guards Before use, please clean the area around the lens and the surface of the lens to ensure everything is clean and dry before installation. Any foreign objects on the lens or lens guard may affect the camera's shooting results. After installing the lens guard, check if the camera has successfully recognized and displayed the "Lens Guard Mode"...
X5 User Manual Waterproofing X5 has a waterproof depth rating of up to 15 meters (49 feet). Remember to remove the lens guards before use in/around water. Due to the difference in the refractive indices of water and air, shooting with X5 underwater in 360°...
X5 User Manual Cleaning If there are foreign objects, such as dirt or hair, on the lenses or lens guards, clean it with a lens pen, air blower or cloth. Ensure the Battery and Battery Cover are free of dirt and foreign objects like sand or hair.
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X5 User Manual Arashi Vision Inc. ADD: 11th Floor, Building 2, Jinlitong Financial Center, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China WEB: www.insta360.com TEL: 400-833-4360 +1 800 6920 360 EMAIL: service@insta360.com V1.0...
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