Mini Gadgets SlimlineDVR User Manual

SLIM LINE CAMSTICK

SKU: SlimlineDVR

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE SLIM LINE DVR

Please read this manual before operating the Slim Line DVR and keep it handy.

The Slim line digital video recorder will astound you with just how compact it is. The product is a breeze to use. The switches and buttons on the device are intuitive. This item is ideal for those who demand high quality on-the-go recording, including law enforcement professionals and private investigators.

New parents who want a lightweight camera they can whip out and take a shot of their baby doing something cute or saying their first word will enjoy this device. It easily fits in even small purses, so you can take the camera to prom or the club. It functions as a web cam

so it’s great for families and friends who want to stay connected

through video conferencing.

Your purchase should include: 1 x Slim Line Camstick 1 x USB Cable 1 x Power Adapter 1 x Car Charger 1 x Carrying Case 1 x Clip 1 x Bracket

GET FAMILIAR WITH YOUR SLIM LINE DVR

OPERATING THE SLIM LINE DVR

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Allow the device to charge 4 – 6 hours before using.

HOW TO CHARGE THE DEVICE USING YOU COMPUTER

1. Ensure the Power Switch is in the OFF position

2. Plug the USB cable into the USB port of the device

3. Plug the USB cable into the USB port of your computer

 The red indicator light will turn on while charging  The red indicator light will turn off when charging is

complete

HOW TO CHARGE THE DEVICE USING THE POWER ADAPTER

1. Ensure the Power Switch is in the OFF position

2. Plug the Power Adapter into the USB port of the device

3. Plug the Power Adapter into a power outlet

 The red indicator light will turn on while charging  The red indicator light will turn off when charging is

complete

HOW TO CHARGE THE DEVICE USING THE CAR CHARGER

1. Ensure the Power Switch is in the OFF position

2. Plug the Car Charger into the USB port of the device

3. Plug the Car Charger into the charging port of your vehicle

 The red indicator light will turn on while charging  The red indicator light will turn off when charging is

complete

TIP: If the blue indicator light is flashing the device needs to be charged

USB Port

Power Switch

Mode

Switch

Indicator

Lights

Record

Button

MicroSD Card Slot

Camera

Lens

HOW TO TURN THE DEVICE ON/OFF

1. Ensure you have inserted a MicroSD Card into the MicroSD

Card Slot

2. Move the Power Switch into the ON position  The blue indicator light will turn on

o The device is now ON and in standby mode

3. Move the Power Switch into the OFF position  The blue indicator light will turn off

o The device is now OFF

TIP: If the green indicator light is flashing you need to insert a MicroSD Card into the MicroSD Card Slot

HOW TO RECORD VIDEO MANUALLY

1. Ensure you have inserted a MicroSD Card into the MicroSD

Card Slot

2. Move the Mode Switch into the V/P position

3. Move the Power Switch into the ON position

4. Press and hold the Record Button. The green indicator light

will flash while recording.

5. Press the Record Button again to stop recording and save your

video

TIP: During continuous recording the device automatically saves your video every 30 minutes and creates a new video

HOW TO RECORD VIDEO USING MOTION DETECTION

1. Ensure you have inserted a MicroSD Card into the MicroSD

Card Slot

2. Move the Mode Switch into the M/D position

3. Move the Power Switch into the ON position  The blue indicator light turn on for 5 seconds and then

begin flashing

 When motion is detected the green indicator light will

flash and the device will record video

4. Move the Mode Switch into the V/P position to stop recording  Your video has been saved

5. In this mode, you do not need to press the record button to

begin recording. Recording will begin once the device is turned on.

TIP: In Motion Detection Mode the device will record a new video every 3 minutes while motion is detected

IMPORTANT NOTICE: If the power is turned OFF or the device loses power during recording, your video will not be saved.

HOW TO TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS

1. Ensure you have inserted a MicroSD Card into the MicroSD

Card Slot

2. Move the Power Switch into the ON position

3. Move the Mode Switch into the V/P position

4. Press the Record Button once

 The green indicator light will flash once  Your photo has been saved

HOW TO RESET THE TIME AND DATE STAMP

1. Insert the MicroSD card into the device

2. Connect the device to your computer

3. In the root directory:

1) Right click

2) Scroll down to “New”

3) Click “Text Document”

4. Rename the file “time”

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The name of the file must be in all lowercase letters!

5. Open the file

6. Enter your current date and time (military) as

Year.Month.Day Hour: Minute: Second

 2014.04.11 15:37:02

7. Save the time.txt file

8. Safely remove the device from your computer

RETRIEVE THE FILES TO YOUR PC

1. Ensure the Power Switch is in the ON position

2. Plug the device into your PC using the USB cable  The blue and red indicator lights will turn on

3. Locate “Removable Disk” inside the (My) Computer folder  AutoPlay Removable Disk > Open folder to view files

Or…

 Go to Start > Computer > Removable Disk

4. Open the Removable Disk drive

5. Open the DCIM folder

6. Double click the file you want to view  VLC Player is recommended for watching videos

TROUBLESHOOTING

THE DEVICE WON’T TURN ON

 Charge the device for at least 4 hours before the first use  Make sure the charging cable is securely inserted into the

device and into the power source

THE DEVICE ISN’T CHARGING

 Replace the battery or charging cable  If you are charging via a wall power source, you may need to

charge via your PC. The AC adapter might be bad

THE DEVICE HAS CRASHED

 You need to reset the device

MY COMPUTER DOESN’T RECOGNIZE THE DEVICE

 Unplug the device from your PC and reboot the device  Unplug the device from your PC and reboot your PC  Try using a different USB slot on your PC  Replace the USB cable

THE SOUND OR VIDEO IS UNCLEAR

 The device needs charging

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