Case Air CAWTS03 User manual
Case Air Wireless
TETHERING AND CAMERA CONTROL SYSTEM
PRODUCT MANUAL
CAWTS03
v3.12 Android
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
3Features / Accessories / Specs
4Charging / Mobile Device Install / App Update
5Connecting
6Case Remote App
7Firmware Update
8Capture Interface
9Camera Settings
11 Focus
12 Image Review
13 Advanced Functions
14 Bracketing/HDR
15 Bulb Time
16 Focus Stacking
17 Time Lapse
18 Movie
19 Explorer
20 Settings
SSID: CASE_Rxxxxxx
PWD: xxxxxxxx
FEATURES
Power Button
Status Light
Power Indicator Light
Micro-USB Port
Lanyard Connection Point
1/4-20” Female Thread
SSID and Password
ACCESSORIES
USB Charging Cable
Quick-Release Lanyard
Hot Shoe Adapter
SPECIFICATIONS
Size:
2.64″ (67.25mm) x 1.6″ (40.11mm) x 0.55″ (13.99mm)
Weight:
1.76 ounces (50 grams)
CPU:
400Mhz MIPS
RAM:
64M DDR2
WiFi:
802.11 b/g/n
Distance:
150 feet (45m)
Battery Life:
6-8 hours
Battery Type:
1380 mAh lithium battery
ABOUT CASE AIR
The Case Air Wireless Tethering System connects and transfers images instantly from your camera to a phone, tablet
or computer using the downloadable Case Remote software/app. Case Air lets you control advanced camera settings
including focus points, exposure settings, bracketing/HDR, time-lapse, and more. View your images on a larger screen
to check critical focus and composition, or use Live View or movie mode for real-time capture to share and collaborate
as you create.
CAMERA COMPATIBILITYCAMERA COMPATIBILITY
CANON
EOS 1100D / T3 EOS 80D
EOS 1200D / T5 EOS 5D Mark II
EOS 100D / SLi EOS 5D Mark III
EOS 500D / T1i / X3 EOS 5D Mark IV
EOS 550D / T2i EOS 5Ds / 5Ds R
EOS 600D / T3i EOS 6D
EOS 650D / T4i EOS 7D
EOS 700D / T5i EOS 7D Mark II
EOS 750D / T6i EOS 1D X
EOS 760D / T6s EOS 1D X Mark II
EOS 50D EOS 1D Mark IV
EOS 60D EOS 1D Mark III (1)
EOS 70D EOS 1D Mark II (2)
COMPATIBLE
NIKON
D3100 (3) D300 / D300s (7)
D3200 (4) D610
D3300 D800 / D800e
D3400 D810 / D810a
D5000 (5) D750
D5100 (5) D700 (7)
D5200 D500
D5300 D90 (7)
D5500 D3 / D3s (8)
D7000 (6) D3x (7)
D7100 D4 / D4s (8)
D7200 D5
(1) This camera does not support bulb mode, movie mode. Only supports shooting in single shot
and continuous shoot modes.
(2) This camera does not support bulb mode, movie mode.
(3) This camera does not support live view, movie mode, touch to focus or live view zoom, focus
peeking or bracketing. Only supports shooting in single shot and continuous shoot modes. Can
not set shutter speed.
(4) This camera does not support bulb mode, movie mode, touch to focus or live view zoom. Can
not set shutter speed.
(5) This camera does not support live view or bulb mode.
(6) This camera does not support bulb mode. Only supports shooting in single shot and continu-
ous shoot modes.
(7) This camera does not support bulb mode, movie mode, or focus stacking. Only supports shoot-
ing in single shot and continuous shoot modes.
(8) This camera does not support bulb mode.
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Mobile Device Install
(a) To install the Case Air app on your mobile device,
download the Case Remote App from the Google Play
Store.
(b) Go to Wi-Fi settings and connect to CASE_Rxxxxxx
Wi-Fi and enter the PWD code from the back of the
device when prompted for the password.
(c) Start the Case Remote App.
CONNECTING
Connect the Case Air to your camera using
the supplied USB cable that is compatible with
your camera.
Included Case Air Connector Cables:
USB 2.0 Mini-B 5-Pin
USB 2.0 Mini-B 8-Pin
USB 3.0 Micro-B
Power on your camera. Power on the Case Air
by pressing and holding the power button for
more than 2 seconds.
CHARGING
Case Air can be charged using any standard
USB charger. Charging cables included.
• GREEN
Full (>60%)
• YELLOW
Half (30-60%)
• RED
Low (<30%)
BATTERY LEVEL
• BLUE FLICKER
Starting or Updating
• BLUE STABLE
WiFi Available
WiFi STATUS
POWER BUTTON
MOBILE DEVICE INSTALL
Make sure to install the Case Remote App before
using the Case Air for the first time.
To install the Case Remote App on your mobile de-
vice or computer, download the Case Remote App
from the Google Play Store.
APP UPDATES
The Case Remote App will be updated continuously,
please download as needed and follow the update
instructions.
Wi-Fi
CASE_Rxxxxxx
SSID: CASE_Rxxxxxx
PWD: xxxxxxxx
Computer Install
To install the Case Air software on your computer go to:
www.TetherTools.com/caseairinstall
POWER BUTTON
Case Remote App ON
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If either of the messages below are displayed on your Case
Remote App, set up your WiFi connection and press the Refresh
button to connect your camera to your Case Air.
FIRMWARE UPDATE
If a firmware update for the Case Remote App is needed, the
Update button on the Splash Screen will be highlighted. Press
Update, confirm the battery on Case Air is charged, then press
Confirm.
The firmware update process will take approximately 3 minutes.
DO NOT turn o the Case Air or Case Remote App during the
update process as this may damage the hardware.
After the firmware update is complete, exit the Case Remote
App, ensure the Case Remote App is connected to WiFi, and
Restart the app
CASE REMOTE APP
Camera information
Refresh connection
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100% 75% 50% 25% Low
CAPTURE INTERFACE
Shooting Mode
Camera Model
Live View
Live View Window
Mirror Preview
Current Shooting Parameters
Shutter Speed
Aperature
ISO
Exposure Compensation
Case Air Battery Level
Thumbnail
Auto Focus
Photo Review/Social Cards
Manual Focus (increase)
Shutter
Manual Focus (decrease)
Quick Settings
Video Mode
CAMERA SETTINGS
The Case Remote App allows you to both review the current
camera settings as well as adjust them. Any setting changes
made on the camera will be updated in the app real-time. Like-
wise, any changes made in the app will be displayed appropiately
on the camera.
NOTE: With some cameras you can change the Shooting Mode from the Case Remote App. If you cannot change the shooting mode from the Case Remote App, it must be changed on the camera.
ADJUSTING CAMERA SETTINGS
Select the current shooting mode icon or swipe right to open
the camera Properties menu
Select the property to change
Select the new setting
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SAVING PROPERTIES
Save camera settings for future quick use:
Open the Properties menu
Set the properties
Tap New
Name the properties
LOADING PROPERTIES
Load previously saved camera settings:
Open the Properties menu
Tap Load
Select the settings you wish to load
UPDATING PROPERTIES
To update a previous property with new settings:
Load the property
Change the desired settings
Save the properties
Retain the previous property name
DELETING PROPERTIES
To delete a previously saved property:
Select the Load button in the Properties menu
Select the Delete button
Select the Red X next to any saved properties you desire
to delete
FOCUS
Case Remote options to change/alter focus:
Touch Focus in Live View
Auto Focus
Decrease Focus
Increase Focus
FOCUS STEP SIZE
Focus Step Size
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
Press the Advanced Functions Icon or swipe to the left to access
your advanced function menu. Here you will be able to access
these functions:
Time Lapse
Bracketing
Bulb Time
Focus Stacking
IMAGE REVIEW
While in capture mode, you can review shots taken during the
session. By tapping a thumbnail, a low resolution preview will
appear in the main viewer. Tapping on the magnifying glass will
open the image in the devices default photo app. Tap the back
button to return to this screen.
HOW TO USE IMAGE REVIEW
Tap thumb to load image for review
Low resolution image preview
Open high resolution image in default Android photo app
Social Media sharing
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BRACKETING
Bracketing takes multiple photos; one using the camera’s set-
tings, and a series intentionally underexposed, and intentionally
overexposed. The images are then combined in post processing
into an image with preferred exposure.
HOW TO USE BRACKETING
Select the desired number of shots
Select the desired method to change exposure
(Options depend on camera mode Av, Tv, M)
Select the starting exposure compensation
Select the exposure compensation stepping
Press the shutter button to begin taking shots
NOTE: Case Remote App only provides Bracketing shooting control; it does not provide post processing functions.
HOW TO USE BULB TIME
Set the Duration of your shot
Press the shutter button to begin shot
BULB TIME
Keep your camera’s shutter open for a long exposure photo.
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FOCUS STACKING
The Focus Stacking function can be used to take shots of the
same view at dierent focal distances. These images can then
be post processed together so that the entire view is in focus.
+ + =
NOTE: Case Remote App only provides Focus Stacking shooting control; it does not provide post processing functions.
HOW TO USE FOCUS STACKING
Select the Number of shots, up to 9.
Select the focal length Steps.
+1/-1 small step, +2/-2 medium step, +3/-3 large step
Press Shutter Button to start.
TIME LAPSE
Time Lapse photography takes multiple shots over a determined
period of time.
NOTE: Case Remote App only provides Time Lapse shooting control; it does not provide post processing functions.
HOW TO USE TIME LAPSE
Select the Number of shots, up to 1000.
Select the Start time - the delay after you press the shutter button.
Select the Interval time - the time between each shot.
Press the Shutter Button to start. To stop the Time Lapse at
any point, press the Shutter Button.
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HOW TO USE MOVIE
Press the Shutter Button to begin taking video.
Press the Shutter Button to stop recording.
NOTE: Case Remote App only provides Movie shooting control; it does not provide post processing functions.
MOVIE
The Movie Mode in the Case Remote App allows you to capture
video, review the video you’ve recorded, and transfer the video
to your device – wirelessly.
EXPLORER
The Explorer provides an array of thumbnail images of shots that
are stored on your camera’s SD card. In the photo album you
can download, delete, or review the EXIF information of
individual or a selected number of photos.
Photos on the phone or tablet.
Select Each vs. Select All
Photos on the camera’s card.
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HOW TO USE EXPLORER
View photo.
Quick share.
Share select.
SETTINGS
Auto Thumbnails:
Automatically shows thumbnail preview after every shot.
RAW Download Ignore:
When shooting RAW or RAW+JPG, will not transfer RAW files to device.
Auto Download:
Automatically download full size image for review. Does not save in
to your device or computer. NOTE: Auto Thumbnails must be activated.
Image Push:
Open image in the default photo app.
Auto Focus:
After pressing the shutter button, the camera will auto focus, then
take a photo.
Add GPS:
Add GPS information into the photo downloaded to your device.
NOTE: The GPS information is derived from the device, so ensure that you’ve enabled
your mobile device GPS function. Will not work on non-cellular tablets or computer.
Bulb Timer:
Enables bulb capabilities.
Reverse Gallery Order:
Set how photos are sorted in album view.
Focus Step Size:
Set the adjust step for manual focus.
Grid Color:
Enable grid. Green, red or white.
Quick Menu:
Determine which settings show in the Quick Menu.
Clear Cache Files:
Removes thumbnails and Auto Downloads from device.
Quick Share:
Determine which social media icons show in the Quick Share.
Save to SD Card of your Smart Phone
Can Not Find Where the Photo is Downloaded:
Display where the photo is saved.
To Router:
Connect Case Air to internet via router
Update Firmware
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If you have any questions or concern while using the Case Air Wireless Tethering System,
© 2016 Tether Tools Inc.All Rights Reserved. Tether Tools, and the Tether Tools logo are trademarks of Tether Tools Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
CASE Air is designed and manufactured by CheeringTech and distributed by Tether Tools.
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