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  • Page 1 USER’S MANUAL More languages available on www.guardo.be...
  • Page 2 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, the un ersigne Company TE-GROUP nv ress Kapelsestraat 61, 2950 Kapellen - BELGIUM eclare, that the following equipment Pro uct Name Pro uct Type Complies with the essential requirements, which are in the rective 2004/108/EC on the approximation of the laws on the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ILLUSTRATIONS PARTS & FUNCTIONS INSTALLING THE BATTERY CHARGING THE BATTERY USE THE WATERPROOF HOUSING MOUNTING THE CAMERA USING THE DELIVERED MOUNTS MOUNTS WITH ADHESIVE TAPE A. Curved surface mount B. Yellow Floater C. Surfboard Mount D. Flat Surface Mount OTHER MOUNTS A.
  • Page 4 FULL OPERATION FROM APP - Install the app - Enable Wi-Fi on the Action Cam - Make a Wi-Fi Direct connection Operation ADJUST GENERAL SETTINGS FOR VIDEO/PHOTO • Adjust resolution • Zoom • Set Timelapse interval • Set Timelapse duration •...
  • Page 5 ILLUSTRATIONS Illustration I 0 0 0...
  • Page 7: Illustrations

    Illustration II Illustration III Illustration IV Peel off screen protector...
  • Page 8: Parts & Functions

    PARTS & FUNCTIONS CAMERA See illustration I 1. Record Button 13. Micro USB charging cable 2. Microphone 14. Remote Control 3. LCD screen 15. Extra spare battery 16. Waterproof case 4. Lens 5. Wi-Fi Button with LED indicator 17. 2 x Curved surface mount + acc. 6.
  • Page 9: Installing The Battery

    INSTALLING THE BATTERY See illustration IV (11) Please install the provided lithium battery correctly as shown in illustration IV: Switch and hold the Battery Cover Switch (11) upwards to release the battery cover. Simultaneously slide the battery cover to the right to release and remove it. Place the battery inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 10: Use The Waterproof Housing

    THE WATERPROOF HOUSING Placing the camera in the waterproof housing: Place camera Close backdoor Grasp arm onto backdoor Click into place To remove the camera from the waterproof housing: reverse the above procedure! IMPORTANT! USAGE FOR PREVENTING WATER LEAKAGE BEFORE EVERY USE: check carefully that the waterproof housing is securely locked onto the camera and that no ‘...
  • Page 11: Mounting The Camera Using The Delivered Mounts

    Spit or lick the port or housing lens. The water will sheet off instead of beading up! Make sure the inside of the housing and camera is as dry as possible (e.g. dry hands, no sweat) to prevent fog/condensation Don’t leave the camera in the direct sun or near heat and don’t leave it on (generating heat) when not necessary Open the fogged camera housing and carefully wipe off the fog inside, then close it again Try to avoid too large temperature differences as these may cause condensation/fog...
  • Page 12: Curved Surface Mount

    How to remove the adhesive tape? The adhesive tape can be removed by using a hairdryer: the heated air will loosen the adhesive part. Remove the residue with a cleaner or with alcohol. A. CURVED SURFACE MOUNT Stick the 3M VHB tape to the mount and place/ lace/ stick the mount on a curved surface.
  • Page 13: Surfboard Mount

    C. SURFBOARD MOUNT Stick the 3M 300LSE tape to the surfboard mount and place it on the desired surface. D. FLAT SURFACE MOUNT Stick the 3M VHB tape to the mount as a snowboard.
  • Page 14: Other Mounts

    OTHER MOUNTS A. UNIVERSAL HELMET MOUNT WITH STRAP Tie the Universal helmet mount to the holes in your helmet and fasten. B. UNIVERSAL HEAD STRAP MOUNT C. SEATPOST/HANDLEBAR MEDIUM Turn the tightening screws to enlarge the in between the openings of the mount. Turn the screws to secure the mount.
  • Page 15: Suction Cup Mount

    D. SUCTION CUP MOUNT the lever. E. SHORTER SCREW The shorter screw needs to be used when using the camera WITHOUT the waterproof housing. Safety plug that helps to prevent the fastener of the mount to come loose! Make sure this safety plug is securely attached when using it for extreme sports in which many shocks, sudden (up and down) movements and rotations occur such as motocross, snowboarding, mountain biking, etc ..
  • Page 16: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED 1. PLACE MICRO SD CARD Make sure an 8 GB Micro SD card (preferably from a known A-brand), Class 10 (UHS-I) or higher with a minimum of 15 MB/s writing speed (optionally available at www.guardo.be) is inserted into the Micro USB Card slot (10) before you start using the Guardo Action Cam.
  • Page 17: Settings

    3. SETTINGS The Guardo Action Cam can be set (resolution, video mode, photo mode, …) according to the purpose for which it is used and according to your own preferences! When the camera is turned on for the very 1 time, the following information will appear on the LCD display, this is the default factory setting: Video mode...
  • Page 18: Operation From Camera Directly

    BASIC OPERATION FROM THE CAMERA DIRECTLY Start video recording: o Make sure that the Guardo Action Cam is turned on and in Video Mode ( shown on the display). o Press the Record Button (1) once. The red LED indicator (12) and the icon start of recording.
  • Page 19: Enable/Disable Mute Mode

    HI stands for Full HD (1920x1080,30 fps) video. This setting is used on vehicles and all stable objects. HILO stands for HD 720P (1280x720,60 fps) video. This setting Video is used for hand shots and when recording in slow motion (see app).
  • Page 20: Operation From Remote Control

    BASIC OPERATION FROM REMOTE CONTROL Use remote control with camera The remote control can be used for video recording, for taking pictures and for turning the Guardo Action cam OFF. Infrared signal reception eye Power OFF Button n Photo Button Max distan = 10 meters Video Button...
  • Page 21: Full Operation From App

    FULL OPERATION FROM APP INSTALL THE APP Search for the App on your smartphone or tablet: For Android users: Search for ‘Guardo Action Cam’ in Google Play or scan this QR code: For Apple iOS users : Search for ‘Guardo Action Cam’’ in the App Store or scan this QR code: Finish the installation so that the Guardo Action Cam app icon appears on your smartphone or tablet! ANDROID...
  • Page 22: Make A Wi-Fi Direct Connection

    MAKE A WI-FI DIRECT CONNECTION BETWEEN GUARDO ACTION CAM AND YOUR SMARTPHONE/TABLET Enable Wi-Fi on your smartphone or tablet and let it search for the Wi-Fi Direct network ‘Guardo Action Cam’ . enter the password: “987654321”. ‘Connected succesfully’ will now appear on the display of your smartphone or tablet.
  • Page 23 The app is default set to video mode and so this is the start screen (Android as example): Wi-Fi Resolution White Balance connection (Default set to video ‘FHD’ - Full HD) (no icon for Apple) (default set to ‘ A WB’ - Remaining recording time Battery status Automatic White Balance)
  • Page 24 To use the app for making photos, press the icon, this is the start screen for making photos (Android as example): Wi-Fi Self Timer White Balance (Default OFF) connection (default set to ‘ A WB’ - (no icon for Apple) Resolution (Default set to 8M) Automatic White Balance)
  • Page 25: Adjust General Settings For Video/Photo

    ADJUST GENERAL SETTINGS FOR VIDEO/PHOTO ADJUST RESOLUTION mode: press the icon. You can now choose from: Your selected resolution will be shown in the icon on your start screen. mode: press the icon. You can now choose from: Your selected resolution will be shown in the icon on your start screen.
  • Page 26: Set Timelapse Duration

    Press (Android) or (Apple) on your start screen and press ‘Timelampse interval’ . You can now choose from: mode: the icon will appear on your mode: the icon will appear on your SET TIMELAPSE DURATION the duration of the interval. Press (Android) or (Apple) on your start...
  • Page 27: Set Frequency

    SET FREQUENCY Press (Android) or (Apple) on your start screen and press ‘Frequency. You can now choose from: FORMAT SD CARD ON CAMERA Press (Android) or (Apple) on your start screen and press ‘Format Camera’ . Press ‘yes’ to format the Micro SD Card in your camera. Note: Timelapse, Upside Down Recording and Slow-Motion (see below) CANNOT be set simultaneously.
  • Page 28: Adjust Settings Only Applicable In Photo Mode

    ADJUST SETTINGS ONLY APPLICABLE IN PHOTO MODE Press the icon. You can now choose from: Your selection will be shown in the icon on your start screen. SET BURST MODE a certain amount of photos are captured in quick succession. Press (Android) or (Apple) on your start screen and...
  • Page 29: Make Photos

    MAKE PHOTOS Press the Photo Button you will hear a snapshot sound indicating that the photo will be taken. As soon as you shot was made. VIEW/SELECT/DELETE/… VIDEOS AND PHOTOS Press . The recorded videos and photos will appear in thumbnail icons. The recorded videos are marked with a...
  • Page 30 View photos: simply press the photo to view it full screen. View videos: them afterwards in the photo/video album of your Apple iOS or Android device. Download photos and/or videos: o Press until appears. o Select the video(s) and/or photo(s) you wish to download by check marking them: o Press The selected video(s)/photo(s) will now be downloaded to the photo/ video album of your Apple iOS or Android device.
  • Page 31: Connecting To A Computer

    CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER If you want to watch, play, share, edit, … the videos and photos you made you can do so by connecting the Guardo Action Cam to your computer! • Connect the micro USB cable to the Micro USB Port of the Guardo Action Cam. Connect the other end of the micro USB cable to the USB port of your computer.
  • Page 32: Connecting To A Full Hd Tv Via Hdmi Cable (Optional)

    CONNECTING TO A FULL HD TV VIA HDMI CABLE (OPTIONAL) If you want to watch and share the videos and photos you made, you can do this by connecting the Guardo Action Cam to your FULL HD TV using a HDMI cable! This cable is optionally available on www.guardo.be.
  • Page 33 • Switch mode: press the Power button (6) to switch between Photo , Video or Car Mode • View a photo/video to select the photo or video you to start playing and press the Record Button (1) again to stop playing. •...
  • Page 34: Dashcam Car Mode

    DASHCAM CAR MODE When connected to the Guardo 12/24V DUO USB car charger (optionally available on www.guardo.be). The camera will turn ON automatically and starts recording in 2 min sections (cannot be changed by user) and with upside down recording (rotation 180°). Note: •...
  • Page 35: Guarantee

    GUARANTEE stands for superior product quality and outstanding customer service. That is why Guardo warrants this product against all defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of original purchase of the product. The conditions of this guarantee and the extent of responsibility of Guardo under this guarantee can be downloaded from our website: www.guardo.be.

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