Akaso Keychain User manual

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USER MANUALUSER MANUAL
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Action Camera
Keychain

FCC Statement
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions (1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
IC Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
The term “IC: “ before the certification/registration number only signifies that the
Industry Canada technical specifications were met. This product meets the applicable
Industry Canada technical specifications.
Cet appareil contient des émetteurs / récepteurs exemptés de licence conformes aux
RSS (RSS) d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas
produire de brouillage,
et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

What's in the Box
Your Keychain Camera
Getting Started
Standalone Use
Download the AKASO GO App
Connecting to the App
Customizing Your Keychain Camera in the “AKASO GO” App
Accessories Introduction
Updating Your Camera’s Software
Q&A
Contact Us
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CONTENTS

WHAT'S IN THE BOX
AKASO Keychain
Camera * 1
Type-C Charging
Cable * 1
Easy Clip * 1
Pivot Stand and Pivot
Stand Base * 1
Carry-on Camera
Case * 1
Magnet Base * 1
Quick Start Guide * 1
Quick Start Guide
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YOUR KEYCHAIN CAMERA
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Status Indicator,
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Quick Capture
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Lens
Microphone
MicroSD Card Slot
Reset Button
Type-C Port
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GETTING STARTED
1. CHARGING THE BATTERY
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2. INSERTING/REMOVING MICROSD CARDS
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Please use brand name memory cards that meet these requirements:
• microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC
• Class 10 or UHS-I rating
• Capacity up to 64GB (FAT32)
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STANDALONE USE
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DOWNLOAD THE AKASO GO APP
The AKASO GO app lets you control your camera remotely using a smartphone or
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Add “KeyChain” and click the “Live Previewȋ
CONNECTING TO THE APP
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④Having successfully connected to your Keychain, you can capture photos or
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1. Video Setup
CUSTOMIZING YOUR KEYCHAIN CAMERA IN THE “AKASO GO” APP
Video Setting
Record Video
Loop Recording
Slow Motion Video
Time-Lapse Video
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Video/Photo Setting
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• Record Video
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2. Photo Setup
Photo Setting
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3. System Setting
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ACCESSORIES INTRODUCTION
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To get the latest features and best performance from your Keychain camera, be sure
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PRO TIP: To see your current software version, connect your Keychain camera to the
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UPDATING YOUR CAMERA’S SOFTWARE
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Q: What's the battery life of my camera? What’s the longest video I can shoot before
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