Conbrov WF98 User Manual

World's Smallest Wifi Cam

User Manual

Model No.: WF98

Table of Contents

Part 1:Before First Use...................................1-4

Part 2:Quick Guide............................................5

Part 3: Detailed User Manual........................6-34

Warning on Invasion of Privacy............................

7

What's Included .................................................

8

How to Use Your Conbrov WF98 Camera .....

12-14

1.Turning the Camera on/off...............................

12

4. .........................................About Night Vision

14

6

Safety Precautions ...........................................

3.Play the Video...............................................

13

Other Tips .......................................................

14

How to Reset the Camera..................................

14

Set up Your WF98 Camera ..........................

15-20

Step 1 : APP Download .....................................

15

Step 2 : Connect the Camera to Your Phone........

15

1. Auto Search the Camera...........................

17

2. Manually Add the Camera..........................

18

Step 3 : Add the Camera to Your APP...................

16

3.Open the Camera in Your APP.................

19-20

Before Using Your Conbrov WF98 Camera.......

10-11

9

2.Record Videos Manually.................................

13

Table of Contents

APP Instruction ........................................

25-34

1.Menu Instruction......................................

25-28

2.Settings Instruction......................................

29

(1) WiFi Settings.......................................

30

(2) Mail Settings........................................

31

(3) Alarm Settings.....................................

32

(4) How to Invite More Users..................

33-34

LED Status......................................................

36

Warranty..........................................................

37

Disposal..........................................................

38

Declaration of Conformity..................................

39

35

Technical Specifications...................................

4. Add More Cameras......................................

24

Remote View Setting ..................................

21-24

1. Connect the Camera to WiFi Router ..............

21

2. Choose Your WiFi........................................

22

3. Restore Default ..........................................

23

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Part1: Before First Use

Installing the microSD card

Installing a microSD card before the first use,

the camera supports a class 10 microSD card

at least 4GB and max 128GB.

Charging the camera

Before the first use, charge the camera for
about 30 minutes via your PC or USB charger
(Power adapter should be no more than 5V/1A).

Red Indicator

Red Indicator

With the contacts facing down

Format the microSD card

Please format the SD card before the first use,
and there is two way to do it.

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Part1: Before First Use

REC/ RESET

WIFI

1.Format the SD card in the camera

Turn on the camera, press and hold the Button and

Button at the same time, the LED will flash
blue and yellow, which indicates the SD card is being
formatted; when the LED turns off, it indicates that the
formatting of the SD card has been completed.

WiFi

REC/RESET

2.Format the SD card in the computer

Before the first use, format the microSD card to
FAT32 format. The camera only supports class
10 microSD with at least an 4GB capacity. It
supports cards up to 128 GB.

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Part1: Before First Use

With the included magnetic clip and magnetic
bracket, you can mount the camera on a desk,
and even as a pocket or body camera by hanging
it on your pocket.

How to Mount the Camera

Note: There is a built-in magnet at the back of

the camera that can be attached to the surface
of a metal such as a refrigerator.

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Part1: Before First Use

Reset the camera

If the camera malfunctions for any reason, reset
it by pressing and holding the
Button for 5 seconds.

REC/RESET

5S

REC/RESET

WIFI

Part2: Quick Guide

B.Connect the camera
to your phone

C. Record videos

D.Play the video

For more detailed information, see Part 3: Detailed User Manual.

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A.Turn on the camera

Slide the switch down to
turn on the camera

OFF

ON

USB

Note: The camera defaults wifi connection mode for the first
use, and the second time will default to the last mode, etc.

Safety Precautions

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•Read this instruction manual carefully before using
the camera. It contains important information for your
safety as well as operating and maintenance
instructions.

•Follow all safety precautions in order to prevent
damage due to improper use of the camera.

•Keep this user manual for future use. Should this
camera be passed along to a third party, this user
manual should be handed on as well.

•Use the camera only for its intended purpose.

•In the event of improper use or erroneous handling,
no liability can be assumed for any possible damage
which may occur.

•Never try to repair the camera yourself. Only allow
qualified personnel to repair the camera in the event
of malfunctions.

•Warning! Never immerse the camera in water or
other liquids while cleaning or operating it. Never
hold the product under running water.

•Do not open the housing under any circumstances.
Do not introduce any metal objects into the interior
of the housing.

•Never use accessories which are not recommended
by the manufacturer.

•Keep the camera away from all hot surfaces and
flames. Protect the camera from extreme heat and
cold, dust, direct sunlight, humidity , and water.

•Do not place heavy objects on the camera.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any missing
video data due to malope ration , micro SD card
malfunctions, camera angle limitation, etc.

Warning on Invasion of Privacy

The camera should be used for legal purpose only.
Follow the laws of your country. Recording and
circulating an image of an individual may constitute
an infringement of their privacy for which you could
be liable. Ask for authorization before filming
individuals, particularly if you want to keep your
recordings and/or circulate images on the Internet
or any other medium. Do not circulate a degrading
image or one which could undermine the reputation
or dignity of an individual.

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What's Included

USB Cable

Card Reader

8

Camera

Magnetic Bracket

Camera Clip

User Manual

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Mode l No.: WF 98

WF98 Diagram

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Power

ON/OFF

USB

Photoresistor

Microphone

Lens

WIFI

REC/RESET

SD Card Slot

OFF

ON

USB

Before Using Your Conbrov WF98 Camera

1.Charging Your Camera

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(1)Charge the camera for about 30 minutes via

your PC or USB charger 5V/1A.

(2)Connect the supplied USB cable to the Micro

USB port and a suitable USB port on your PC or

a USB charger (separate charger not included).

(3) While charging, the LED lights up red and

turns off completely when the camera is fully

charged.

Steady red
Off

Charging
Fully charged

Fully charged

Red Indicator

Off

2.Installing the MicroSD Card

Removing the microSD card

(With the contacts facing down)

Installing the microSD Card

Caution! Format the micro SD card before first use.
Doing this, however, will remove all data from the card.
Make sure to back up any data before formatting.

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(1) The camera supports a Class 10 microSD with at
least 4GB capacity for recording.

(2)Do not connect or remove the microSD during
operation, this will damage both card and camera.

(3) Do not force the microSD into the microSD slot, this
will damage both card and camera. It only goes in one
way.

(4)Ensure that the microSD clicks into place when
inserting it. To remove the microSD, slightly pull it out
from the slot.

Before Using Your Conbrov WF98 Camera

REC /RESE T

WIFI

3.Format the SD Card

Turn on the camera, press and hold the Button and

Button at the same time, the LED will flash
blue and yellow, which indicates the SD card is being
formatted; when the LED turns off, it indicates that the
formatting of the SD card has been completed.

WiFi

REC/RESET

How to Use Your Conbrov WF98 Camera

1.Turning the Camera on/off

(2) Slide the switch up to turn off the camera, the LED
will turn off.

(1) Slide the switch down to turn on the camera, the
LED will light up blue for 15 seconds and then turn off,
then the LED will light up blue again, which indicates

that the camera is in the standby mode.

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Note: If the camera turns off automatically, it
indicates that the battery power is too low
and the camera must be charged.

15S

ON OFF

ON OFF

2.Record Videos Manually

In standby mode, press the button,
the LED will flash blue for 3 time and then turn
off, which indicates that it is in the manual
recording mode. Press the Button
again to stop recording, the video clips will be
saved in the SD card.

REC/RESET

REC/RESET

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How to Use Your Conbrov WF98 Camera

3.Play the Video

Slide the switch up to turn off the camera, take
out the microSD card and insert it into the card
reader (included), then connect the card reader
to computer, and then you'll see the video files.

USB2.0

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4.About Night Vision

Whether under manual recording or motion
detection, the camera will automatically switch
into night vision when ambient light brightness
is lower than 10LUX, and the video is black and
white.

How to Use Your Conbrov WF98 Camera

Other Tips

How to Reset the Camera

If the camera malfunctions for any reason,
reset it by pressing and holding the REC/RESET
Button for 5 seconds to default factory settings.

5S

Set up Your WF98 Camera

Step 1:APP Download

Please search in Google Play or APP store for
“Mini WiFi cam”, you can also download directly
by scanning the QR code, which are something
as below.

Mini WiFi Cam

Step 2 : Connect the Camera to Your Phone

-Slide the switch down to turn on the camera, the
LED will light up blue and then turn off, then the
LED will flash yellow slowly, which indicates that
it is in Wifi connection standby mode.

- Change your phone's WiFi connection to “
RCAM-XXXXXX-XXXXX”(XXXXXX are digits of
letters and numbers)

- Connect your phone to the WiFi Cam's WiFi
hotpot.

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Step 3:Add the Camera To Your APP

Open the APP “Mini WiFi Cam” and choose “click
here to add camera”, there are two ways to add the
camera to your APP, “Auto search” and “Manually
add”.

Android Or IOS

Important notes:

-If you can not find the camera's hotpot WiFi from

your WiFi list. Please refresh it.

-It is only designed for android or IOS smart phone

platform.

-It is not recommend to set up on laptop computer.

Click here to add camera

Set up Your WF98 Camera

RCAM-061888-HDWFF

Auto search

Manually add

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1. Auto Search the Camera

Camera found

IPC-E8ABFA2E8062

RCAM-007250-NZCZS

IPC-E8ABFA2E8062

RCAM-007250-NZCZS

Set up Your WF98 Camera

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2.Manually Add the Camera

Auto

Search

Input the ID number from
the bottom of your camera

Name your camera

Keep Blank

Do Not Change

(See bottom of WiFi Camera)

Manually
Add

Set up Your WF98 Camera

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3.Open the Camera in Your APP

IPC-E8ABFA2E8062

RCAM-007250-NZCZS

IPC-E8ABFA2E8062

RCAM-007250-NZCZS

This is your camera's ID
found by auto search

-The WiFi Cam will be found automatically
as: RCAM-XXXXXX-XXXXX, click on that and
Wait until the camera is activated.

And click on this listing to start a live stream video

Set up Your WF98 Camera

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- Now that you have finished the connection
through the WiFi Cam’s WiFi hotpot, you can see
the viewing area of the camera on your mobile/
smart phone.

Through WiFi hotspot

If you want to remotely view the camera, please
go to the Part 3.

Set up Your WF98 Camera

Remote View Setting

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Note: Before you connect the WiFi Cam to your
WiFi router for remote viewing, please make
sure you have already connected your mobile
/smart phone as directions above.

1.Connect the Camera to WiFi Router

Connect the WiFi Cam to your WiFi router to
remotely view the WiFi Cam on your mobile/
smart phone.

Click here

Click the gear tool to view and choose settings.

2.Choose Your WiFi

Choose WiFi Settings and choose your local WiFi
name. Input your WiFi password and then Tap

“Save”.The camera will be restarted, the LED will
flash blue and then turn off, after that, the LED will
flash yellow and then turn off, which indicates the
camera is in the Wifi Connection Mode. You can
view remotely when you are not around.

User Settings

Wifi Settings

Mail Settings

Alarm Settings

Restore default

Choose your own WiFi

Input your WiFi password

Click
“save”

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Remote View Setting

3.Restore Default

After connecting your Wifi router, please click “Restore
default”, wait 1-2 minutes until the WiFi camera is active.
(The green network indicator is always on)

User Settings

Wifi Settings

Mail Settings

Alarm Settings

Restore default

Click
“Yes”

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Remote View Setting

4.Add More Cameras

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Click here to add more
cameras

You can now view what your WiFi Cam sees
from the WWW any where you have WiFi access
on your mobile/smart phone.

Important note:

- If you cannot activate or see the WiFi Cam
image, please move your WiFi Cam and mobile
/smart phone as close to your router as possible
to get a stronger WiFi signal.

Remote View Setting

Part 4. APP Instruction

1. Menu Instruction

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Camera added

All cameras added

APP Gallery
recorded files

System Settings

Settings

Add new camera

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Audio from camera

TV mode/resolution adjust

Manually Video recording

Snapshot

Two way talking

( Not applicable for this mode)

Part 4. APP Instruction

27

Enter settings

Set camera time
same as mobile

Delete present
camera

Edit camera
information

Click here to check all manually
recorded videos and photos in
the app.

Part 4. APP Instruction

28

Receive push message

You will get the push
photo message
once your camera
triggered a motion.
(You have to make
sure you've already
set the Alarm setting
to ON for Motion
detection and Alarm
Recording)

Part 4. APP Instruction

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2.Settings Instruction

Mail Settings

Alarm Settings

User Settings

Wifi Settings

Restore default

Set user account
and password

Set WiFi network

Set email alarm
upon motion

Motion alarm
settings

Restore default

Part 4. APP Instruction

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(1) WiFi Settings

User Settings

Wifi Settings

Mail Settings

Alarm Settings

Restore default

Choose your own WiFi

Input your WiFi password

Click
“save”

Part 4. APP Instruction

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(2) Mail Settings

Stated at step 4 in setting
up camera section

Mail Settings

Alarm Settings

Wifi Settings

Please input your email
address, sender and
receiver can input same
email address.

Please
SMTP server address (Usually
check it from your email web
backend)

check and input your

Make sure here to switch to ON

Input your full email account

Input your email password

Part 4. APP Instruction

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(3) Alarm Settings

Restore default

If you want to receive alarm
push upon motion, please
switch the following buttons
to on.

If you don’t set mail settings,
this function will not work.

Mail Settings

Alarm Settings

User Settings

Wifi Settings

Part 4. APP Instruction

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How to Invite More Users

1) Create a new user name and password

2) Let new user to download the mini WiFi Cam APP and
then go to manually add the camera

Part 4. APP Instruction

34

3) Share your camera ID and step 1) created new user
name and password to the user you want to invite

4) Click save and then wait the camera to be active on
user's mobile/smart phone

Part 4. APP Instruction

Dimensions

Camera angle
Night vision range
Day continuous

recording time
Charging time

Image quality
Frames per second

Max storage capacity
class 10 microSD card

Battery capacity

Technical Specifications

WiFi distance

24x24x24mm
/0.95x0.95x0.95inch

75°
10-15ft

60 minutes

30 minutes

30 fps

240 mAh

960p

160ft (in open space)

128GB

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Operation

Charging

Video recording
manually

Connect to the
mobile phone

Connect to Wifi

LED status indication

Steady red and turns off
once fully charged

LED flashes blue 3 times
and turns off

LED flashes yellow slowly

LED flashes yellow and then
turns off

Format the SD card

LED flashes blue and yellow
and then turn off

LED Status

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Disposal

Electrical products should not be discarded with
household waste. According to the European
Directive 2012/19/EC on waste electrical and
electronic equipment and its implementation into
national law, electrical products used must be
collected separately and disposed of at collection
points provided for this purpose. Talk with your
local authorities or dealer for advice on recycling.

Declaration of conformity

Conbrov Electron Co., Ltd., Room 908 Huiyicaifu Center, c/o
Queshan and Longhua Roads, Shenzhen, China, declares
under our sole responsibility that the product Starlight Mini
Camera WF98, to which this declaration relates, meets all
relevant European standards and directives. For the complete

declaration of conformity visit our website www.conbrov.com.

Warranty

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Trademarks

All trademarks or registered trademarks are the property
of their respective owners.

Manufacturer

Conbrov Electron Co., Ltd.
Room 908 Huiyicaifu Center,
c/o Queshan and Longhua Roads
Shenzhen, People's Republic of China

About Us

Conbrov Electron Co., Ltd. founded in 2003 is an innovative
technology research company specialized in personal
surveillance cameras and on-dash cameras. Conbrov products
and technology are patent protected by PCT or U.S. Patent
Office. Based on years of professional experience and
knowledge, we are able to provide the best and most efficient

products and customer service.

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