Geonaute X-SNIPE 300 User Manual

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1 : Viewfinder/lens 2 : Universal attachment 3 : Attaching screw 4 : Nut 5 : Handlebar attachment 6 : Helmet attachment 7 : Waterproofing O-ring 8 : USB Cable 9 : Audio-Video Cable 10 : Self adhesive rubber 11 : Velcro pad 12 : Short velcro pad 13 : Long velcro pad 14 : Silicon helmet clamping strip 15 : Nut 16 : Silicon grease pot for O-ring 17 : LCD screen 18 : ON/OFF and ENTER button 19 : Start/stop video button 20 : Menu button 21 : Microphone 22 : USB Connector 23 : Audio/video connector 24 : SD Cable 25 : SD Card (not supplied) 26 : Battery cover 27 : Batteries

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Congratulations on buying the X-Snipe 300 sport video camera. This product will be your

companion in your leisure activities, your sports activities or, simply, your everyday life. Resistant, waterproof, practical, you will be delighted by its versatility and its many useful

applications.

LIMITED WARRANTY

DECATHLON guarantees the initial purchaser that this camera is free from defects of materials or manufacture for a period of two years from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase.

• The guarantee does not cover damage caused by misuse, a failure to observe the precautions for use or accidents, or incorrect maintenance or commercial use of the apparatus.

• This warranty does not cover damage resulting from repairs carried out by persons not authorised by DECATHLON.

• The guarantees contained herein explicitly override all other guarantees including the standard guarantee of merchantability and/or suitability for use. DECATHLON may not in any circumstances be held liable for any direct or indirect damage, whether general or specific, caused by or in connection with these instructions for use or the products which they describe.

• During the warranty period, the item will either be repaired free of charge by an authorized repair service or replaced free of charge (depending on the distributor).

• The warranty does not cover batteries or cracked or broken casings where signs of a blow are evident.

NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE

This sport video camera has been designed to register on an SD card pictures of your sporting activities. Through use of the many fastening systems, particularly on a helmet or bicycle handlebars, it enables the taking of original photographs while leaving the hands free for practising sport.

RESTRICTIONS IN USE

Precautions for use :

Waterproof design:This product is resistant to water splashes. It does not, however, respond well to cleaning in open sea or deliberate subjection to underwater conditions. It is NOT, for example, designed for underwater photography.

• Handle the product with care - do not drop it or subject it to strong impacts.

• For improved safety, avoid turning the knobs while in action. Failure to concentrate could be dangerous.

• Do not take the product apart. This would void the warranty and could cause damage and loss of waterproofing.

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• Read the instructions carefully before use.Keep the instructions for the entire life of the product.

• Do not subject the camera to extreme temperatures.

• Only use a soft, damp cloth or an aerosol spray to clean the product. Do not use detergents, as they could damage the materials. Do not rub the lens with instruments which might cause scratches.

• Do not forget to switch off the apparatus before taking out the batteries and SD card. The data you have recorded could be damaged.

• Take out the batteries and the card before leaving the apparatus unused for a long period.

• Use in a cold atmosphere will require the use of batteries which can stand up well to low temperatures Use where possible lithium or NiMH rechargeable batteries, as alkaline batteries and especially saline batteries function very badly in low temperatures.

Limited liability:

• Geonaute accepts no liability for accidents and injuries caused by the handling or use of the camera in high risk sports. In particular, Geonaute wishes to warn the user of possible defocusing as the result of inappropriate detachment or handling in dangerous conditions.

• The user is warned that he bears full legal responsibility for photographs taken with the X-Snipe 300 and their distribution and publication.

BATTERIES AND RECYCLING

Battery installation

1 Unscrew the cover at the back of the camera

2 Open the battery cover by sliding it to one side 3 Insert 2 AA-LR6 1,5V alkaline batteries or Ni-MH AA-LR6 1,2 V rechargeable batteries

according to the polarity shown on the diagram and the battery cover

4 Replace the battery cover and firmly close the rear plastic cover

N.B. Change your video sequences in the PC before proceeding to replace the batteries. Otherwise you risk losing the data.

When the batteries are nearly empty, the “battery” sign will appear on the LCD screen. It is then time to download the videos on the PC and to replace the battery.

Note : Replace both batteries at the same time, do not mix old batteries with new ones. Do not mix alkaline batteries with rechargeable batteries. The USB cable cannot charge rechargeable battteries inside the camera. They must be separately recharged by an external charger

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