dji OSMO MOBILE 2 User manual

2018.02
v1.0
User Manual
OSMO MOBILE 2

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Using this Manual
Legend
Important Hints and Tips
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Contents
Using this Manual 2
Legend 2
Download the DJI GO App 2
Introduction 4
Charging the Osmo Mobile 2 5
Mounting and Balancing a Mobile Phone 5
Mounting the Mobile Phone Horizontally 5
Mounting the Mobile Phone Vertically 7
Using the Osmo Mobile 2 8
Controls and Operations 8
Operation Modes 11
DJI GO App 13
Installing the DJI GO App 13
Connecting to the DJI GO App 13
Key Pages 14
Updating the Firmware 17
How to Update 17
Specications 18

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Introduction
Equipped with 3-axis stabilization and SmoothTrack technology, the OSMOTM Mobile 2 turns
your mobile phone into a smart motion camera by stabilizing it during movement. Its light and
ergonomic design puts seamlessly smooth video creation at your ngertips.
A mobile phone can be mounted to the Osmo Mobile 2 either horizontally or vertically. It is
easy to use and in Follow mode allows you to position your phone by hand. Features such as
ActiveTrack, Timelapse, and Pano are available through the DJI GO app.
At a Glance
1. Mobile Phone Holder
2. Pan Motor
3. Joystick
4. Power/Mode Button
5. Charging Port (Micro USB)
6. Shutter/Record Button
7. System Status LED
8. Battery Level Indicators
9. Tilt Motor
10. Adjustable Arm
11. Balance Adjustment Knob
12. Roll Motor
13. Holder Lock Knob
14. USB Port
15. 1/4”-20 UNC Port
16. Zoom Slider
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* Max run-time was tested with the gimbal balanced
and held steadily. This value should be taken for
reference only.
Charging the Osmo Mobile 2
To charge the Osmo Mobile 2, connect a USB adapter (not included) to the Charging port
using the provided power cable. During charging the battery level indicators blink to indicate
the current battery level. The battery is fully charged when the battery level indicators turn
solid white. With the battery fully charged, the Osmo Mobile 2’s max run-time is 15 hours*.
Charging Time: 2 hours (when charging at 2 A)
Mounting and Balancing a Mobile Phone
Only mount and balance a mobile phone while the Osmo Mobile 2 is powered off.
Mounting the Mobile Phone Horizontally
1. Place the mobile phone in the mobile phone holder while pulling the sides of the
holder outwards, then release the sides of the holder so they hold phone in place. It is
recommended that you position the mobile phone close to the tilt motor.
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3. Adjust roll axis balance by loosening the Balance Adjustment knob and pulling out the
Adjustable Arm. The roll axis is balanced if the mobile phone remains level when released.
If the roll axis tilts to the
left, pull out the arm until
the roll axis remains level.
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2. Turn the mobile phone over (so that it is facing downwards) and adjust the position of the
phone (in the holder) to balance the tilt axis. The tilt axis is balanced if the mobile phone
remains level when released.

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Mounting the Mobile Phone Vertically
1. To mount the mobile phone vertically, loosen the Holder Lock knob and rotate the mobile
phone holder 90 degrees.
3. Adjust roll axis balance by either loosening the Balance Adjustment knob and stretching
the Adjustable Arm or by adjusting the position of the mobile phone holder. The roll axis is
balanced if the mobile phone remains level when released.
Adjust the Adjustable
Arm to obtain roll
axis balance.
If the roll axis cannot be balanced
by adjusting the arm, pull the
mobile phone holder left to balance.
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Ensure the mobile phone is properly installed in the holder and the system is balanced
before each use. Make sure the mobile phone is ush with the holder and the Balance
Adjustment knob and Holder Lock knob are tightened before use.
It is important to balance the mobile phone in order to achieve optimal performance.
The Osmo Mobile 2 should only be balanced when powered off.
2. Place the mobile phone in the mobile phone holder while pulling the sides of the holder
outwards, then release the sides of the holder so they hold the phone in place. Hold the
Osmo Mobile 2 horizontally and adjust the position of the phone (in the holder) to balance
the tilt axis. The tilt axis is balanced if the mobile phone remains level when released.
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Using the Osmo Mobile 2
Controls and Operations
The buttons on the handle allow ne control over the gimbal and mobile phone. The gimbal
converts joystick movements into smooth pan and tilt transitions, and uses SmoothTrack
technology to reduce the impact of natural vibrations. In Follow mode the mobile phone can
also be positioned directly by hand.
1. Power/Mode Button
Press and hold the Power/Mode button for 1.5 seconds to power the Osmo Mobile 2 on/off.
With the Osmo Mobile 2 powered off, press the Power/Mode button once to check the
battery level. The current battery level will be displayed on the battery level indicators.
Hold the Osmo Mobile 2 steady and upright while it is starting up.
The Osmo Mobile 2 starts up in Follow mode each time it is powered on.
With the Osmo Mobile 2 powered on:
Press the Power/Mode button once to switch the gimbal mode. The Osmo Mobile 2
will switch to Free mode from Follow mode. In Free mode the mobile phone stays in its
current position regardless of handle movements. Press the Power/Mode button again to
return to Follow mode.
Press the Power/Mode button twice quickly to center the mobile phone.
Press the Power/Mode button three times quickly to switch between the mobile phone's
front and rear cameras.
You cannot switch between front and rear cameras while recording video.
Tracking will stop if you switch between front and rear cameras while using
ActiveTrack.

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2. Battery Level Indicators
With the Osmo Mobile 2 powered off, press the Power/Mode button once to check the
battery level.
Battery Level Indicators
: LED is on. : LED is blinking. : LED is off.
LED1 LED2 LED3 Battery Level*
67% - 100%
34% - 66%
16% - 33%
1% - 15%
0%
* Battery level indications should be taken for reference only.
HighLow
3. System Status LED
Indicates the current system status of the Osmo Mobile 2.
LED State Description
— Solid green The Osmo Mobile 2 is functioning normally or
rmware upgrade was successful
Blinking green The Osmo Mobile 2 is initializing or taking photos
— Solid yellow The gimbal is locked or re-centered
Blinking yellow The gimbal is not functioning normally
Blinking red Recording
Blinking red and green Firmware is being upgraded
— Solid red Firmware upgrade failed
If the System Status LED blinks yellow a gimbal error has occurred. Press the
Power/Mode button twice quickly to try to re-center the mobile phone.

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Connect the USB port to your mobile phone using a standard Micro USB cable. If the
Osmo Mobile 2 is powered on charging will start. If the Osmo Mobile 2 is powered off
press the Power/Mode button once to start charging.
The Osmo Mobile 2 cannot charge mobile phones while being charged itself. Do
not connect the USB port to a mobile phone while charging the Osmo Mobile 2.
4. Joystick
Move vertically to tilt the mobile phone. Move horizontally to
pan the mobile phone. Joystick control direction can be set in
the DJI GO app.
5. Shutter/Record Button
Press the Shutter/Record button once to start or stop
recording, or to take a photo. (To switch between photo and
video modes tap the Photo/Video switch in the DJI GO app).
Press and hold the Shutter/Record button for burst capture
(available on iOS only).
7. Charging Port (Micro USB)
Charge the Osmo Mobile 2 by connecting a USB adapter to
this port. Refer to the Charging section for more information.
6. Zoom Slider
Push up/down to zoom in/out.
8. USB Port
The USB port can be used to charge mobile
phones.