Operating Guidelines
These are just a couple of points to keep in mind whilst using the RemoteCam:
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Do not point the
sun, high-powered headlights or stadium lights. The bright light may damage the
image sensor, either leaving a permanent 'shadow' on your videos where the light
source has damaged the sensor, or rendering the sensor completely inoperable.
•
Avoid adverse weather conditions. Excessive heat (direct or ambient) and
moisture (such as rain or humidity) will cause the RemoteCam to behave
erratically or not work at all.
•
Do not dispose of in fire. When exposed to significant heat lithium-ion
batteries can explode. That, and burning plastic isn't particularly kind to the
environment.
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The small lens on the
to clean it, avoiding dusty or dirty environments is preferable. It also helps if
you clean the lint out of your pockets, as this tends to get lodged in the lens
cavity.
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If the lens does become dirty, clean with cleaning alcohol and/or a specialized
lens cleaning cloth (these are available from all good camera stores).
•
Follow proper disposal guidelines in your locality if you intend to dispose of
the RemoteCam. Many localities have strict guidelines as to the disposal of
electronic items, particularly those with built-in rechargeable batteries.
Before Using the RemoteCam
The RemoteCam has a built-in lithium ion battery (the same sort of battery as most
mobile phones use, only smaller). We charge them up before we send them out –
however, due to time in transit, you'll need to top it up before using it.
To charge the RemoteCam:
1.
Locate the mini-USB port on the side of the
2.
Using the supplied USB-A to Mini-USB-A cable, attach the
spare USB port on your computer, or to a stand-alone USB charger.
3.
Whilst charging the orange LED will flash.
4.
The RemoteCam takes 3 ~ 4 hours to achieve a full charge. It is important to
leave it for the full duration, particularly during the first charge. You can just
leave it plugged into the USB power - it'll stop charging once it's full.
RemoteCam towards exceedingly bright light sources such as the
RemoteCam can be difficult to clean. Rather than having
RemoteCam.
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