dji OSMO User manual

User Manual
OSMO MOBILE
2016.09
V1.0

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Contents
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Introduction
The OSMOTM Mobile is an advanced 3-axis gimbal that stabilizes and controls your
smartphone, turning it into a smart motion camera. Its light and ergonomic design places
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device. The DJI GO app brings ActiveTrack and Motion Timelapse features to the Osmo
Mobile.
Equipped with 3-axis stabilization and SmoothTrack technology, the Osmo Mobile
compensates for natural arm movements and smooths out transitions, creating seamlessly
smooth video. Finer operations can be done with the joystick, and the phone can be instantly
positioned by hand. The DJI Rosette Mount on the side of the handle supports a number
of accessories, including an Extension Rod, a Tripod, and various mounts for specialized
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At a Glance:
[1] Mobile Phone Holder
[2] Pan Motor
[3] Camera Status LED
[4] Joystick
[5] Shutter Button
[6] Record Button
[7] Power Switch
[8] System Status LED
[9] Tilt Motor
[10] Adjustable Arm
[11] Mobile Phone Detection Sensor
[12] Balance Adjustment Knob
[13] Roll Motor
[14] Holder Lock Knob
[15] Charging/Upgrade Port
[16] Trigger
[17] DJI Rosette Mount
[18] Lanyard Hole
[19] Battery Cover
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Getting Started
Intelligent Battery
The 980 mAh Intelligent Battery can power the Osmo Mobile for about 4.5 hours.
Intelligent Battery Functions
Battery Balancing Balances the voltage of each cell during charging.
Overcurrent Protection Stops charging if the charging current is too large.
Overcharge Protection Stops charging if its voltage is too high.
Over-discharge Protection Stops discharging if its voltage is too low.
Short Circuit Protection Cuts the power supply if a short circuit is detected.
Temperature Control Stops charging if the core temperature falls below 41°F (5°C)
or exceeds 104°F (40°C).
Battery Level Display The battery level is displayed in the DJI GO app.
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Model HB01-522365
Type LiPo
Capacity 980 mAh
Energy 10.8 Wh
Voltage 11.1 V
Charging Temperature 41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C)
Operating Temperature 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
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Read the user manual, Intelligent Battery Safety Guidelines before use. The user
takes full responsibility for all operations and usage.

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Inserting the Battery
Slide the locking switch at the base of the Osmo Mobile to open the battery cover. Insert the
battery and lock the battery cover.
Charging
To charge the Osmo Mobile, connect the USB adapter (not included) to the charging port
using the provided power cable.
The battery is fully charged when the system status LED become solid green.
USB Adapter Charging Time : 3 hours (when charging at 1 A)
Maximum Supported USB Charging Current: 2.1 A
System Status LED
Only use the Power Cable with the Osmo Mobile. Damage may occur if the Power
Cable is attached to any other device's 3.5 mm port.
Removing the Battery
Slide the locking switch at the base of the Osmo Mobile to open the battery cover. Push the
red safety hook away from the battery to let it pop up, and then remove the battery.

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Mount and Balance the Mobile Phone
1. With the Osmo Mobile powered off, loosen the Holder Lock Knob, place the mobile phone
in the mobile phone holder and tighten the knob to secure its position.
2. The system is balanced if the mobile phone remains level when released, balanced only
by the gimbal.
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If the roll axis tilts to the left, pull
out the arm until the roll axis
remains level.
If the roll axis tilts to the right, adjust
the mobile phone to the left until the
roll axis levels out.
Left Right
Do not power on the Osmo Mobile without a mobile phone. The Osmo Mobile will
not work if no device is detected by the Mobile Phone Detection Sensor.
It is important to balance the mobile phone in order to achieve optimal performance.
The Osmo Mobile should only be balanced when powered off.

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Optional Accessories
DJI provides various optional accessories for the Osmo Mobile.
Osmo Base
Provides a stable platform for your Osmo to
stand upright.
Universal Mount
Used to mount external devices such as a
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or reaching into small spaces.
Tripod
For stationary shots that require steady
footage. The tripod must be used with the
Extension Rod.
High Capacity Intelligent Battery
Battery capacity is 1225 mAh.
Osmo Charger
The Osmo Charger is designed to charge the
Osmo series Intelligent Battery by connecting
to a power outlet.
Osmo Quad Charging System
Used with the dedicated DJI Battery Chargers,
which can charge up to four Osmo Intelligent
Batteries.

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Using the Osmo Mobile
Controls and Operations
The gimbal anticipates handle movement to smooth out pan and tilt transitions, and uses
SmoothTrack technology to reduce mobile phone shakes from natural arm movements.
You can position the mobile phone directly by hand.
Hold the Osmo Mobile steady and upright while it is starting up.
Power Switch
[2] Joystick
Vertical movement tilts the camera. Horizontal movement pans the camera. Joystick
control direction can be set in the DJI GO app.
[3] Shutter Button
Press this button to take photos based on your settings in the DJI GO app. Hold down
shutter button to capture continuous photo.
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over the gimbal and mobile phone. All of the buttons and controls are described below.
[1] Power Switch
To turn on/off the Osmo Mobile, pull the power switch down and hold for 1.5 seconds.
With the Osmo Mobile powered on, pull the power switch and then release quickly will
cause the Osmo Mobile to go in or out of sleep mode.

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[4] Record Button
Press this button once to start recording video, and again to stop recording.
[5] Camera Status Indicator
Indicates the camera’s system status. Refer to the table below for details.
Camera Status Indicator
Record Button
Shutter Button
Joystick
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LED Off No device connected.
— Solid Blue Camera is functioning normally.
Blinks Green Shooting photo.
Blinks Green slowly Self-timer
Blinks Green for each shot Burst shooting
Blinks Red slowly Recording video
[6] System Status Indicator
Indicates the status of the Osmo Mobile. Refer to the table below for details.
System Status Indicator