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(note: Product name is Crashcam FHD; the Model Number (for warranty,

service and ordering is Navcam-FHD)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Instructions and Precautions .................................................................................. 2

Product Features ............................................................................................................................... 3

On screen display………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4

What’s in the box .............................................................................................................................. 5

FEATURES AND OPERATION .............................................................................................................. 5

Memory Card required for operation ............................................................................................. 5

Power on/off function (auto on/off) .............................................................................................. 5

Installation on the car windscreen………………………………………………………………………………………………..5

Recording ...................................................................................................................................... 5

Playback ........................................................................................................................................ 6

Video recording settings…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….7

Digital Still Camera (DSC) Settings .................................................................................................. 8

System settings……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..9

USB Data Connection ................................................................................................................... 10

Playback on TV…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...11

Note: ........................................................................................................................................... 11

Connecting the NAVCAM-FHD in the Car ……………………………………………………………………………………12

Trouble Shooting/Q & A .................................................................................................................. 13

Product Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 14

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS

- Read all instructions carefully before use.

- Retain manuals for future reference.

- Use this product only in the manner described.

- Only use a water-dampened soft-cloth to clean the surface of this product.

- The following will damage this product: any liquid such as water or moisture, extreme
heat, cold, humidity and dusty or sandy environments.

- The Crash Cam is designed to be mounted on a vehicle windscreen, as high as possible, to
ensure the maximum viewpoint. Please ensure that any attached cables are secured and will
not cause the device to fall.

- If charging is required, it is recommended to thoroughly charge electronic devices for the
first time overnight. Subsequent charges can be as needed. During charging or
extended use, the product may become warm. This is normal.

- There are no user serviceable parts in this product.

- Unauthorised attempts to dismantle or repair this product will void the product warranty.

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On/Off

Button

.

Hold for 3 seconds to turn

ON

Factory

reset switch

.

Insert

a small paper

clip

into

this

hole

Menu Button

.

Press to access menu features

Navigate

DOWN

through M

enu items or

increases

Digital

Record

. Start or stop

recording or enter/c

onfirm

selection

s

Mode

. Se

lect between

Video/ Camera

/Playback modes

or

HDMI

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Output.

High definition

TV connection

Indicat

or

lamp.

Blue when

Charging; Red

when device is

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11 10 12 6 9

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5

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PRODUCT FEATURES

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or OFF
and preferences.

Under Video Mode–adjust Resolution, Loop
Recording, Motion Detection, Record Audio,

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Date Stamp and G-sensor.
Under Camera Mode – adjust Resolution,
Sequence, Quality, Sharpness, White Balance,
Colour, ISO, Exposure, Anti-Shake, Quick
Review and Date Stamp.

Mini USB Interface. Usedfor charging / power

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port or PC interface and file transfer

AV-Output. TV connection via Composite

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3.5mm (cable not included).

Micro SD Card Slot. Cards up to 32GB are

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supported.

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to reset settings back to default.

Navigate UP through Menu items or Increases Digital
Magnification.

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Under Video Mode – Zoom IN before and during recording.
Under Camera Mode – Zoom IN before taking a photo
Under Playback Mode – Scroll UP to review saved files.

Magnification.

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Under Video Mode – Zoom OUT before & during recording.
Under Camera Mode – Zoom OUT before taking a photo
Under Playback Mode – Scroll DOWN to review files.

from the menu.

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Under Video Mode – Begin recording
Under Camera Mode – Take a still picture
Under Playback Mode – Select file for playback

press and hold to mute or un-mute microphone.

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Note: When the device is muted, the microphone icon will be
crossed out with a red line.

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via HDMI port. Mini HDMI required. (Cable not
included).

7 Microphone. 15

8 Camera Lens. 16 LED Light

Mounting point. For use with the Windscreen suction mount

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(included)

turned on. Blue and Red flashing during recording

Note: Please note that charging the battery via computer
USB is not possible.

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VIDEO RECORD MODE

PHOTO SHOOT

MODE

PLAYBACK

MODE

Record Time

Video record

mode

Photo mode

File Name

File Name

Playback mode

Recording (blinking) Auto Bump rec

ord (Activated)

DIGITAL CAMERA

MODE

PLAYBACK

MODE

Loop record
time

Motion
Detection

+/- Exposure
compensation

Date and time

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ON SCREEN DISPLAY

Resolution
Day or night

mode
Microphone
on/off
Auto bump
sensitivity (set
at Low)
SD card present

Battery level

Image
stabilisation

+/- Exposure
compensation

Auto White
Balance

Auto ISO setting

Playback
controls

Picture
Resolution

Image quality

SD card

Battery level

Resolution

Date and time
of video or
photo

Battery level

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Navig8r Crash Cam FHD, Windscreen Suction-cup Mount, USB Cable, 12v DC Car Charger,
User Manual

FEATURES AND OPERATION
Memory Card required for operation

The CRASHCAM-FHD requires a Micro SD card (not included) to record video/image content.

(See page 11 for a table showing SD card capacity and the relevant amount of video/image
content able to be stored). For optimal performance, we recommend using a Class 6or 10

Micro SD card to ensure fast data transfer rates (Class 4 cards will still work however may
result in slower transfer rates).

Power on/off function (auto on/off)

To turn on the CRASHCAM-FHD, press and hold the power button on the top of the device.
To turn off, press and hold the same power button.

When connected to the 12v DC socket (cigarette socket) of your car, the CRASHCAM-FHD
will turn on and off automatically when the car’s ignition is turned on or off. If the
CRASHCAM-FHD does not turn off immediately it means the device is completing the file
save process before turning off (usually only a few seconds).

Note: If the 12v socket is “constant on” (in some European vehicles), then the CRASHCAM­FHD will need to be turned on/off manually by the power button or removing the 12v plug.

Whilst connected to the car’s 12V DC socket (or from a powered USB hub or PC USB port)
the LED indicator will glow blue (battery is charging) and will be off once the battery is fully
charged. (note – the device’s battery will not charge if connected to a PC USB port)

Installation on the car windscreen

The CRASHCAM-FHD works best when mounted centrally and high up on the windscreen
(typically behind or close to the rear vision mirror). Use the supplied windscreen suction
mount to affix the CRASHCAM-FHD to the windscreen and then adjust the mount until you
can see a clear view of the road ahead on the LCD.

Recording

Turn on the CRASHCAM-FHD and press the REC button (unless auto REC on has been set
with ignition on). When recording commences, a flashing RED dot will appear in the LCD
together with separate timer readout. The recorded file is saved onto the Micro SD Card.
You can manually stop recording by pressing the REC or turning the car ignition off (stopping
power to the device).

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Option

Option Description

Play / Pause

Press REC

Note: If motion detection is selected, recording will start automatically when there is
movement in front of the camera. This setting is ideal for when the car is parked or
unattended. Note that if left on battery power (car is turned off), the standby time and
record time will be dependent on the level of charge on the battery.

Conversely, if the motion detection feature is selected whilst driving, the camera will stop
recording when no movement is detected, such as when stopped at a traffic light, but will
recommence recording when the car moves again.

In the event of an incident/accident – Use Auto Bump File Save.

- Due to the “cycle recording” nature of this technology, older recorded files will be overwritten (depending on
the chosen resolution settings and the memory capacity of the Micro SD card).

- Should you wish to KEEP (protect) the video footage of an incident from not being overwritten, press the
MENU button during recording. A “locked key” confirmation icon will appear on the screen.

- Alternately the in built G sensor will trigger an auto save lock if it senses a bump (sensitivity is selectable via
the Menu), so that the file being recorded is not overwritten in the cycle record process.

Playback

Use the MODE button to select Playback of recorded content – either video or photos.

Available Options:

Arrow Up
Arrow Down

Press Up and Down arrows to browse files.

Delete

Protect

With the selected file visible on the screen, press the MENU
button. Then use the up and down the arrows to choose DELETE
and then the REC to confirm your choice.

With the selected file visible on the screen, press the MENU
button. Then use the up and down the arrows to choose PROTECT
and then the REC to confirm your choice. The following options
are: Lock Current, Unlock Current, Lock All and Unlock All.

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Option

Selection Options

Option Description

Note: A locked file must first be unlocked before deleting.

Video Recording Setting

Turn on the CRASHCAM-FHD (and press the REC button to stop recording) then press the
MENU button once (twice to enter system settings). Press the ▲/▼buttons to select one of
the setting options and press then REC to select that option.

Available Options:

Resolution
Select:
FHD 1920x1080
HD 1440x1080

Resolution

HD 1280 x 720
WVGA 848x480
VGA 640x480
QVGA 320x240

Full HD 1920x1080 gives higher image
quality, less record time
VGA 640x480 gives longer record time,

less image quality

Select[Off, 1 or 2 or 3

Loop recording

Minute]

+2.0,5/3,+4/3,+1.0,+2/3,+1/3

Exposure

,+0.0,-1/3,-2/3,-1.0,-4/3,

-5/3,-2.0

Motion

Select [On/Off]

detection

Record Audio Select [On/Off]

Select the time for each recording
segment. For example, if set to “1”, then
each video recorded is 1minute long. If set
to “off”, then the camera will record until
the SD card is full.

Use this setting to adjust for varying
lighting conditions. Usually +0/0 is suitable
for most environments

When set to “On”, the CRASHCAM-FHD
will begin recording when it senses
movement. For example, if the
CRASHCAM-FHD is left on, the camera will
begin recording if the image is disrupted
(like a person walking by).

Turns the built-in microphone On or Off.
For privacy this can be turned off so that
no audio is recorded.

Date stamp

Select [On/Off]

Records the current date and time onto
the video file (date/time is set in the setup
options).

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Option

Option Description

Sequence

Take 5 images automatically. Select [

On/Off

]

Sharpness

Select [S

t

rong/

N

ormal

/Soft]

Colour

Select [

Normal/

B

lack

and

W

hite/

Sepia (

Brown

)]

ISO Select [A

utomatic/100/200/400

]

Select the level of sensitivity for the auto
bump file record feature. “Low” would a

Gravity sensing Select [Off/Low/Mid/ High]

BIG bump / knock / shock would trigger

the auto save feature. “High” would mean
a relatively small knock / bump would
trigger auto save.

Button sounds Select [On/Off]

Turn On to hear a “beep” sound when the
buttons are pressed

Digital Still Camera (DSC) Settings

Turn on the CRASHCAM-FHD and press the REC button to stop recording then press the
MENU button once (twice to enter system settings). Press the ▲/▼buttons to select one of

the setting options and press then REC to select that option.

Available Options:

Select single (for no delay) or a time 2S, 5s, 10s for a time delay

Capture Mode

Resolution (MP)

to take the photo. When press the “rec” key, the time will
count down.

12M 4032x3024, 10M 3648x2736
8M 3264x2448, 5M 2592x1944
3M 2048x1536, 2MHD 1920x1080
VGA 640x480, 1.3M 1280x960

Quality

White balance

Select [Fine, Normal, Economy]. “Fine” will result in a less
compressed image but better image quality however will
consume more space than “Economy”

Select [Automatic/Daylight/Cloudy/Tungsten (lamp) and
fluorescent (lamp).] This setting helps to make white objects
appear white and not “greyed out” as influenced by
surrounding light sources.

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Menu Option

Selection Options

Option Description

Select [+2.0, +5/3, +4/3, +1.0, +2/3, +1/3, +0.0, -1/3, -2/3,

Exposure

-1.0, -4/3, -5/3, -2.0]Use this setting to adjust for varying
lighting conditions. Usually +0/0 is suitable for most
environments

Anti-shaking

Select [On or Off]. Select this to minimise vibration or shake
when taking a photo to minimise blurring.

Select [Off, 2 seconds, 5 seconds]. Select the amount of time

Quick review

to review the picture on the LCD after it has been taken
Select [Off, Date, Date/Time this will place the date and/or

Date Stamp

time on the recorded video / photo.

System Setting

Turn on the CRASHCAM-FHD and press the REC button to stop recording then press the
MENU button once (twice to enter system settings). Press the ▲/▼buttons to select one of
the setting options and press then REC to select that option.

Set Date/Time

Adjust fields:
Day/Month/Year and
Hour/Minute/Second

Auto power off Select [Off/1 Minute/3 Minute]

Optional language: English/French/
Spanish/Portuguese/German/Italian/

Language

Simplified Chinese/Traditional
Chinese/Russian/Japanese/Korean

TV Mode Select [NTSC/PAL]

Use this option to set the date
and time on the device. Should
the device not be used for a long
period of time and should the
battery run completely flat, then
the date/time will need to be re­set.

Used to adjust the time to
automatically power off

Choose a language for the on­screen menu display.

For older television sets or
monitors which cannot auto
select the television display
system/colour information,
select “PAL” (generally not
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Australia/New Zealand)

.

Light

Select [50HZ/60HZ]

Frequency

For older television sets or
monitors which cannot auto
select the refresh rate frequency,
select 50Hz (generally not
applicable for newer TVs in
Australia/New Zealand).

Screen Saver Select [Off/3 Mins/5 Mins/10 Mins

Image Rotation Select [Off / On]

Format Format SD Card [OK/Cancel]

Default Setting Select [OK/Cancel]

Firmware Version

To automatically activate the
screen saver

Use this feature to flip the screen
180° depending on your
mounting requirements

Select “OK” to format the Micro
SD card.

Warning: formatting the card will
erase all of the content on the
card.

Select OK to return the device
settings back to the original
factory settings.

View the current car DVR
software version.

USB Data Connection

Connect the CRASHCAM-FHD to a Windows (XP or 7) PC with the USB cable (included). The
LED indicator will turn blue and the LCD screen will display MASS STORAGE and PC CAMERA.
Select MASS STORAGE. MASS STORAGE will then appear on the screen.

Under “My computer” or “Windows Explorer” you should see a drive which will resemble a
“Removable Disk (?:)” (like a USB Flash Drive or Hard Drive). Recorded files are stored in the
DCIM\xxx\folder. These files can be played back using Windows Media player or a
compatible .avi media player or an image viewer (for images).

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Video/Photos Storage Capacity

Resolution

8GB

16GB

32GB

1

920*1080

(1080p

) 6

0min

12

0min

240

min 1280

*

720 (

720p

) 8

0min

160min

320min

Playback on TV

RCA Cable Connection
Connect the CRASHCAM-FHD to a TV or AV monitor with an AV cable (3.5mm phone plug
one end, RCA composite connectors on the other end).

Turn on the CRASHCAM-FHD and select Playback mode (as described above in Playback
mode setting).

HDMI Cable Connection

Connect the CRASHCAM-FHD to a TV or AV monitor with a HDMI cable.
Turn on the CRASHCAM-FHD and select Playback mode (as described above in Playback

mode setting). You will need a Mini HDMI to (normal) HDMI cable (not included)

Note:

1) A Micro SDHC card must be inserted into the device before recording.

2) The CRASHCAM-FHD supports cycle recording in increments of 1/2/3 minutes. It will
overwrite the oldest video files with new ones. Depending on the size of the Micro SDHC
card and the speed rating of the card, there may be as much as a 3 second pause whilst old
files are overwritten with the newer files. This pause time will not be recorded.

3) As the CRASHCAM-FHD has a DC5V input, please use the original car charger which will
step down the car’s 12/24VDC to 5VDC and fuse the circuit in the event of an overload. The
inline fuse is contained within the 12v DC plug and is replaceable.

Video

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Connecting the NAVCAM-FHD in the Car

 The above wiring diagram shows a left hand drive vehicle. Wiring path is only

a suggestion.

1. CRASHCAM-FHD device mounted behind the rear vision mirror.

2. 12v DC cable routed behind rear vision mirror.

3. Cable hidden behind roof headlining.

4. Cable hidden behind “A” pillar – beware of airbag equipped cars.

5. Cable is routed beside the dashboard/near the door hinges.

6. Cable is passed under the passenger carpet (or under the dashboard).

7. 12v DC plug is connected to the car’s 12v “cigarette socket”.

Once the wiring and installation of the CRASHCAM-FHD has been completed, please check the

following:

- With the car’s ignition on (or engine started), the Blue LED indicator on the CRASHCAM-FHD will light up and
the LCD screen should turn on. Recording should start automatically. This will indicate a successful installation.

- When the car’s ignition is turned off, the device should turn off within 20 seconds with the “Navig8r” logo
appearing on the LCD screen. If this doesn’t happen then power is still being supplied to the car’s 12v socket.

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Fault

Suggestion

Device does not turn

If in vehicle: check that the 12V socket is not still powered (on) when the key is

Cant playback the .avi

Upgrade

your

windows media player

version

or use an alternate media player

M

y video/pictures of an

Check the capacity of your SD card, the files may have been overwritten in the

The device has

Check the speed of your Micro SD card. We recommend class

6 for faste

r

The date/time is

R

eset the date

/time in the settings menu. If the battery runs completely flat,

The suction cup keeps

Ensure the windscreen and surface area of the suction cup

is

clean.

Can’t

see the device in

Check the USB cable connection to the device and USB port

. Try another USB

No video displayed on

- Check the cable connections and that playback mode is selected

on the

The captured

image is

Your Micro SD card might be full or the file may not have been saved before

None of the buttons

Press the

factory reset button.

I cannot

turn my device

Try charging the battery for 10 minutes and try again. The battery may be

My screen keeps

Either try charging the battery or adjust the screen saver settings

. I

cannot

take any

Your Micro SD might

be full. Try removing some files.

Recording seems to

Make sure you are using the right class SD card as noted in this user manual

. I get an error message

You might have some corrupt sectors on your SD card. T

ry re

-

formatting it and

The video images are

Make sure the lens is clean and free from debris

. There are horizontal

S

et

the frequency setting

according to the local power supply

– 50Hz

TROUBLE SHOOTING/Q & A

off

video files

incident are NOT there

frozen/stopped
working

incorrect

coming off

my computer

removed (as with some European cars).
Wait 20 seconds for file finalisation/closure.
Disconnect power lead to device.
Press “ok” to stop recording, then press power to turn off.

such as VLC media player.

record cycle process.

transfer rates, especially if the record file size is bigger
Press the “reset” button with a paper clip to reset the settings back to default.
If the ambient temperature is excessive, you may need to wait for a few
minutes.

then the date/time will need to be reset.

In wet or very hot weather, the suction cup mount may need to be reapplied.
Do not apply the suction mount on the portion of a windscreen which is not
glass (eg; some vehicles may have a coating)

port, possibly directly to the PC/notebook (rather than through a USB hub).

TV

not stored

work

on

turning off

photos

stop by itself

when I try to play back
files

hazy

stripes interference on
the image

Crashcam

- Check the AV input selection on the TV

power was turned off to the unit. Make sure to stop recording before shutting
down.

completely exhausted.

trying again.

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Minute

s

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

USB Port For Power / charging or sync with a PC

TV Standard PAL or NTSC selectable

AV Output Options Via (mini) HDMI out or 3.5mm phono composite out

Audio Recording Supported

Screen size 2.7” Diagonal. Colour LCD

Date / Time stamp Supported – on video and on photos

Motion Detection Supported – whilst stationery as well as moving

Power Off File Recovery Supported

FHD 1920x1080, FHD 1440x1080, HD 1280 x 720, WVGA

Video Resolution

848x480, VGA 640x480, QVGA 320x240

Auto Bump Record (G sensor)

Lens Viewing angle

Cycle recording times
File Format Image: JPG Video : .AVI (.mov for Crashcam FHD Wide)

Memory Card

Still Image Resolution Up to 12MP
Battery Rechargeable Lithium Ion

Supported. Adjustable sensitivity (low/medium/high)

120 degrees

Micro SD cards supported. Class 6 or 10 recommended. Maximum
capacity is 32GB

Adjustable Image settings ISO; Colour; White Balance; Exposure

Language System

English/French/ Spanish/ Portuguese/German/Italian/Simplified
Chinese/Traditional Chinese/Russian/Japanese

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For further product information on this and other products please visit our product web

page at www.navig8r.com.au or email [e-mail]

Navig8r is a brand sold and marketed by Laser Corporation Pty Ltd (“Laser”). Laser hereby warrants your new product to be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for 12 months, from the date of purchase, provided that the product is
used in accordance with accompanying recommendations or instructions where provided. The benefit of this warranty is in
addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law and to other rights and remedies of the consumer under a law
in relation to the goods or services to which the warranty relates.

Through a network of retailers and resellers, Laser will provide you with your choice of a refund, repair or exchange (where
possible) for this product if it becomes defective within the warranty period. This warranty will no longer apply where the
defect is a result of alteration, accident, misuse, abuse, normal wear and tear, neglect or improper storage.
Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase

How to make a product warranty claim:
Step 1: Find your receipt which proves the date of purchase. Where the date of purchase cannot be verified, your place of
purchase or Laser will make an assessment based on the date of manufacture, the condition of the Laser Product and the
type of defect.
Step 2a): Contact your place of purchase. They will assess the nature of the fault and refund or replace the product as per
their store refund or warranty policy.
Step 2b): If your place of purchase cannot be contacted, then you can contact Laser. Customer Service with details of your
defective Laser Product: Phone: [phone]; or Email: [e-mail] or online

www.laserco.net/support/warranty (click on “Consumers (End Users)”). Our business address is at 1/6-8 Byfield Street,

North Ryde, NSW 2113
Step 3: Laser will issue you with a Return Authorisation (RA) number within 48 hours. When requested, send us the
defective Product and a copy of your receipt. Laser will cover the cost of the return delivery.
Step 4: Wait for us to contact you. Once we have received your defective Laser Product for inspection, we will inform you
of our assessment of your claim within 7 days. When we contact you, we will firstly let you know whether you have a valid
claim under this Warranty, and if so, we will inform you whether your defective Laser Product will be replaced or repaired,
together with the number of days you can expect to wait to receive your replaced or repaired Laser Product.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a
replacement or refund for a major failure and 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 a major failure.

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