IMPORTANT NOTE: When stopping a recording push the button only 1 time. The
PenCam will write the video to memory. Depending on the length and complexity of
the video there may be several seconds delay. Do not push the button again during
this time or data loss may occur.
Note: The PenCam will automatically save video in 20 minute blocks.
Note: If you shift the selection switch from video mode to camera mode while re-
cording video, the Pencam will save the video and then enter camera standby mode.
The PenCam has a built in lithium-ion battery that provides approximately 45
minutes of power when fully charged.
Charge the PenCam by connecting the hidden USB connector inside the PenCam to
a USB port on your computer. The status LED will slowly fl ash orange while charging.
Full charge time is approximately 90 minutes. The PenCam will stop fl ashing when it
is fully charged.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before using the PenCam for the fi rst time, connect it to a USB
port and charge it fully. The PenCam will not function as a camera while it is plugged
into the USB port.
Downloading and Viewing Video
When the PenCam is connected to a computer running Windows XP, Windows Vista,
Windows 7 or Mac OS X, the operating system will automatically recognize the device
and install the correct drivers.
Navigate to the Removable Disk in My Computer to view, copy or delete fi les just like
a portable hard drive or fl ash drive.
Playback video recordings on your PC with media players such as VLC, winDVD,
powerDVD etc., (not supplied) capable of decoding H263 format AVI fi les.
Setting the Date and Time on a PC
To set the Date and Time so that your photos and video fi les are time and date
stamped:
1.
Connect the PenCam to your PC.
2.
Run the WriteTime.exe fi le on the included CD. It will fi nd your PenCam after a
few seconds and the "Update" button will become clickable.
3.
Click on the "Update" button. The PenCam will be set with the current date and
time from your computer by creating four fi les on your microSD card. Do not
delete these fi les.
4.
Remove the PenCam from the computer and turn on the PenCam. Pictures and
videos will now be time stamped with the updated date and time.
Mounting the Camera
Charging the PenCam
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