Swann SWVID-PENBL4
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1. IMPORTANT NOTE Prohibition against eavesdropping All jurisdictions have specific laws and regulations relating to the use of cameras Before using any camera for any purpose it is the buyer s responsibility to be aware of all applicable laws and regulations that prohibit or limit the use of cameras and to comply with the applicable laws and regulations Warnings e Modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user s authority to operate the equipment Package Contents e PenCam recorder e Ink Refill e Operating Instructions Layout of the Pencam Hidden USB Port Twist to reveal Working Pen Tip Sg __ Power Record button Blue Orange Status LED Reset Button The USB port and mode selection switch are concealed inside the PenCam To access them you need to hold one end of the pen and twist the other end counter clockwise until the two parts separate Mode Select Switch USB Connection Operating the Pencam Turning the PenCam On e Press the power record button on top off the pen and hold until the both the orange and blue lights turn on then release it When the camera is ready to use the orange standby light will stay on and the blue light will turn off e The orange light will blink when it is on standby in picture mode or stay lit when it is on standby in video mode Turning the PenCam Off e Leave the Pencam in standby mode and it2. computer Solution Videos and images can become corrupt and will not play if the PenCam is not used as described in this manual Pushing the button several times or holding the button can result in corrupt videos Wait until the PenCam has finished process ing before pressing the button again Problem My PenCam will not record Solution Make sure the PenCam is not plugged into a USB port Make sure the Pen Cam is charged Problem cannot turn my PenCam off or it is not responding Solution Make sure the PenCam is not recording If the blue light is on push the button once when the light changes to orange press and hold until the orange light turns off If you are still unable to turn off the PenCam push the reset button Changing Ink Cartridges To change cartridges unscrew the bottom half ofthe pen from the top half and using a Phillips head screwdriver unscrew the ink cartridge Replace the ink cartridge with a compatible refill and screw it into place Resetting the PenCam If the PenCam is not responding correctly you may need to reset the PenCam To reset the PenCam use a toothpick or non metal pointed object to push the reset button which is located about 1 inch below the Orange Blue light Metal objects may damage the PenCam and should be avoided This will not reset the time or delete any files Use this only if the PenCam is not responding Operating Systems Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Vi
3. the time using Mac OS X you will need to create a text file and copy it to the PenCam The text file must be called time txt Inside the text file type the date and time in the format yyyy mm dd hh mm ss Therefore fifteen seconds past 2 02pm on December 25th 2012 would be written as 2012 12 25 14 02 15 Note the use of 24 hour time Ensure you save your changes and that the text file is located in the root directory This means it should not be in any folders or sub folders Remove the PenCam from the computer and turn on the PenCam Pictures and videos will now be time stamped with the updated date and time Downloading and Viewing Video When the PenCam is connected to a computer running Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 or Mac OS X the operating system will automatically recognize the device and install the correct drivers Navigate to the Removable Disk in My Computer to view copy or delete files just like a portable hard drive or flash drive Playback video recordings on your PC with media players such as VLC Windows Media Player winDVD powerDVD etc not supplied capable of decoding H263 format AVI files Troubleshooting Problem The PenCam takes a long time to boot or save recordings Solution Clear or back up some or all of the files from the PenCam The more storage used up in the PenCam the longer it may take to boot or process saved files Problem Some of my videos or image won t play on my
4. cy energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING Modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user s authority to operate the equipment Swann Communications 2012
5. ng the PenCam into a USB port during recording will stop the recording 4 IMPORTANT NOTE When stopping a recording push the button only 1 time The PenCam will write the video to memory Depending on the length and complexity of the video there may be several seconds delay Do not push the button again during this time or data loss may occur Note The PenCam will automatically save video in 20 minute blocks Note If you shift the selection switch from video mode to camera mode while re cording video the Pencam will save the video and then enter camera standby mode Setting the Date and Time on aPC To set the Date and Time so that your photos and video files are time and date stamped 1 Connect the PenCam to your PC and allow your computer to install the drivers 2 When asked click Open folder to view files and then double click on TimeSet_ USB Driver_Manuals timeSet and then the WriteTime exe file It will find your PenCam after a few seconds and the Update button will become clickable 3 Click on the Update button The PenCam will be set with the current date and time from your computer by creating a file directly to the PenCam s memory Do not delete the file 4 Remove the PenCam from the computer and turn on the PenCam Pictures and videos will now be time stamped with the updated date and time Setting the date and time on Mac OS X The writetime exe file is for use only on PC To set
6. origin The warranty does not cover any incidental accidental or consequential damages arising from the use of or the inability to use this product Any costs associated with the fitting or removal of this product by a tradesman or other person or any other costs associated with its use are the responsibility of the end user This warranty applies to the original purchaser of the product only and is not transferable to any third party Unauthorized end user or third party modifications to any component or evidence of misuse or abuse of the device will render all warranties void By law some countries do not allow limitations on certain exclusions in this warranty Where applicable by local laws regulations and legal rights will take precedence For Australia Our goods come with guarantees which cannot be excluded under Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to major failure FCC Verification This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequen
7. sta Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 8 Max OS X Built In AGB 8GB varies by mode Helpdesk Technical Support Details USA toll free AUSTRALIA toll free 1 800 627 2799 1300 138 324 Su 2pm 10pm US PT M 9am 5pm AUS ET M Th 6am 10pm US PT Tu F lam 5pm AUS ET F 6am 2pm US PT Sa lam 9am AUS ET USA Exchange amp Repairs NEW ZEALAND toll free 1 800 627 2799 Option 0800 479 266 M F 9am 5pm US PT UK 0203 027 0979 See http www worldtimeserver com for information on time zones and the current time in Melbourne Australia compared to your local time Warranty Information Swann Communications USA Inc Swann Communications Swann Communications LTD 12636 Clark Street Unit 13 331 Ingles Street Stag Gates House Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 Port Melbourne Vic 3207 63 64 The Avenue USA SO171XS United Kingdom Swann Communications warrants this product against defects in workmanship and material for a period of one 1 year from its original purchase date You must present your receipt as proof of date of purchase for warranty validation Any unit which proves defective during the stated period will be repaired without charge for parts or labor or replaced at the sole discretion of Swann The end user is responsible for all freight charges incurred to send the product to Swann s repair centers The end user is responsible for all shipping costs incurred when shipping from and to any country other than the country of
8. will illuminate simultaneously for about two seconds Keep holding the button until the blue light disappears leaving just the orange light blinking The PenCam is now in picture standby mode Standby mode Orange light Static for video mode e Blinking for picture mode Record mode Blue light e Blue light flashes while video recording 3 Press the button once to take a picture The blue light will flash to indicate the photo is being taken Hold the camera steady during this period until the camera returns to standby mode orange light e Blue light flashes once when picture taken Note The PenCam switches itself off after 60 seconds in standby mode to pre serve battery life Press the button again to turn it back on Video Mode Recording video from power off 1 Make sure the PenCam is off and that the selection switch inside the Pencam set to Video Mode 2 Pressand hold the button A blue and orange light will illuminate simultaneously for about two seconds Keep holding the button until the blue light disappears leaving just the orange light glowing The PenCam is now in video standby mode 3 From video standby mode press the button to start recording The orange light will change to blue to indicate recording 4 Press the button again to end recording The camera will save the video to its memory and the blue light will change back to orange to indicate it is back in standby mode Note Pluggi
9. will automatically turn off after 60 seconds of inactivity The PenCam will not switch off while it is actually recording e Ifthe PenCam is recording you must press the button once to stop recording and return to standby static orange light then leave the camera for 60 seconds until the orange light turns off indicating that the Pencam has turned off automatically Switching between Video and Picture To switch between Video and Picture mode unscrew the PenCam to reveal the USB connector Usingthetipofapenorfingernail move the selection switch pictured to the right for PICTURE or left for VIDEO Picture mode Charging the PenCam The PenCam has a built in lithium ion battery that provides approximately 45 minutes of power when fully charged Charge the PenCam by connecting the hidden USB connector inside the PenCam to a USB port on your computer The status LED will slowly flash orange while charging Full charge time is approximately 90 minutes The PenCam will stop flashing when it is fully charged IMPORTANT NOTE Before using the PenCam for the first time connect itto a USB port and charge it fully The PenCam will not function as a camera while it is plugged into the USB port Picture Mode Taking pictures from power off gt 1 Make sure the PenCam is off and that the selection switch inside the PenCam is set to Picture Mode 2 Press and hold the power record button A blue and orange light
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