Hewlett-Packard F558 Quick Start Guide
Battery warning
Never dismantle, crush, or pierce the battery, or allow the battery to
short-circuit. Do not expose battery being placed in high temperature
environment, if battery leaks or bulges, stop continue to use.
Always charge using the system. Risk of explosion if battery is
replaced by an incorrect type.
Keep the battery out of reach of children.
Batteries may explode if exposed to open fire. Never dispose of
batteries in a fire.
Never replace the battery on your own; have the dealer do it for
you.
Disposed of used batteries observing local regulations.
Notes on Installation
1.
This product shall be installed near the rear view mirror, at the center
and top of windshield for optimal viewing.
2.
Make sure that the lens is within the wiping range of the windscreen
wiper to ensure a clear view even when it rains.
3.
Do not touch the lens with your fingers. Finger grease may be left on
the lens and will result in unclear videos or snapshots. Clean the lens
on a regular basis.
4.
Do not install the camcorder on a tinted window. Doing so may
damage the tint film.
5.
Make sure that the installation position is not hindered by the tinted
window.
6.
To use the products of the attached power charger only, please do
not use other brand power charger, in order to avoid equipment burn
or cause the battery explosion.
For more operation details, please refer to CD-ROM.
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1 Introduction
1.1 Package Contents
The package contains the following items. In case there is any missing
or damaged item, contact your dealer immediately.
Car Recorder Quick start guide
CD-ROM Bracket Car adapter
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1.2 Product Overview
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1 Bracket Socket
2 Power Switch
3 Memory Card Slot
4 USB / Power Connector
5 Back Button ( )
6 Up Button ( )
7 Down Button ( )
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8 Enter Button ( )
9 Speaker
Wide Angle Lens
Microphone
LED Indicator
LCD Panel
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2 Getting Started
2.1 Inserting the Memory Card
Insert memory card with the gold section facing upward and the
screen of the camcorder facing upward too, as illustrated. Push the
memory card in until a click sound is heard, indicating the card is in
position.
To remove the memory card
Push to eject the memory card out of the slot.
Note:
1. Do not remove or insert the memory card when the camcorder is turned on. This
may damage the memory card.
2. Please use a Class 10 or higher rating Micro SD card, max. up to 32GB.
3. Please format the micro SD cards before the initial use.
4. When removing the memory card, please take note that the memory card will be
ejected quickly and may get lost. This is a characteristic of the memory card ejection
slot to facilitate easy removal by the user.
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Knob
2.2 Installing in Vehicles
2.2.1 Mount to Windshield
1. Attach the bracket to the camcorder.
Slide it into the bracket holder until you hear
a click.
2. Before installing the bracket, please use
alcohol to clean the windshield and suction
cup of the bracket. Wait for dry and press
suction-cup on the windshield.
3. Hold the base firmly on the windshield and
press down the clamp to mount the car
holder to the windshield. Make sure the
base is securely locked in place.
2.2.2 Adjust the camcorder
position
1. Loose the knob to swivel the camcorder
vertically or horizontally.
2. Then tighten the knob to make sure the
camcorder is securely locked in place.
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2.3 Connecting to Power
Use only the attached power connector for activating the camcorder
and charging the built-in battery.
1. Connect one end of power connector to USB/Power connector
port on the camcorder. USB port input: DC 5V / 1A.
2. Plug the other end of the car adapter to the cigarette lighter
socket of your vehicle. Once the vehicle engine is started, the
camcorder automatically turns on. Car charger input: DC 12 /
24V.
Note:
This camcorder shall be installed near the rear view mirror, at the center and top of
windshield for optimal viewing.
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2.4 Powering the Camcorder On / Off
2.4.1 Auto Power On/Off
Once the vehicle engine is started, the camcorder automatically turns
on. If the Automatic Record function is enabled, the recording will
automatically start right after the camcorder turns on.
2.5 Initial Settings
Before using the camcorder, we recommend you to set up the correct
Date and Time and Automatic Record.
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3 Using the Car Camcorder
3.1 Recording Videos
3.1.1 Record videos while driving
When the vehicle engine starts up and the Automatic Record function
is enabled, the camcorder automatically turns on and starts recording.
Recording stops and shut down after the engine is switched off.
Note:
On some cars, the recording will continue when the engine is switched off. If this
happens, please manually turn off the cigarette lighter or remove the car adapter
from the cigarette lighter.
3.1.2 Emergency Recording
To start Emergency Recording, do the following:
1. During the recording period,
press the butto n to enter
emergency recording mode.
The wordings, “Emergency”,
will be displayed on the top
right-hand corner of the display
screen. Files that are saved
during the emergency
recording mode will be protected.
2. Press the
to stop recording imm ediately.
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3.2 Playback Videos and Photos
If recording is in progress, press the button to stop recording.
1. Press the button to enter
the OSD menu.
2. Press the / button,
select the File Playback and
then press the button.
3. Press the / button,
select the file type that you
wish to view, and then press
the button.
4. Press the / button to view the previous/next file and
then press the button to view the file on full screen.
Note:
You can press the button from the standby screen and directly enter the playback
mode. The final recoding will be shown on the screen.
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