DRIFT X3 User manual

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Drift X3 Quick Guide
Thank you for purchasing the Drift X3, the Lightweight wearable
camera for hands-free video recording
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Download the full manual and check our official website for firmware
updates, customer support, and info on all of our products.
https://driftinnovation.com/
If you have any suggestions, comments or concerns; please contact
our customer support team at:
[email protected]
WARRANTY
Warranty does not apply if the product is damaged due to physical
abuse, mishandling, accident, fire, frostbite, water damage, negligence
or failure to follow the supplied operating instructions. For more
information on warranty, see:
https://driftinnovation.com/warranty

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Camera Specification
Video Conference Call 1080P@30
Video Recording 1080P@30FPS
720P@30FPS
Video Format MP4(H.264)
Photo JPEG
Field Of View 120° Wide Angle
Sensor type 4MP CMOS
Build-in Noise Reducing Microphone
Internal/External Speaker
Input Micro USB port, External Power
& Speaker through TRRS Audio Jet
Memory Micro SD, SDHC, SDXC, up to 128GB
Wi-Fi 2.4 & 5.8G
Bluetooth BT4.0
Weather Resistant
Weight 97g

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Package Contents
1. Drift X3 2. Bluetooth Earbud 3. Micro USB Cable
4. Head Strap 5. User Manual

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About Your Camera
Power & Mode button
Wi-Fi button
Record Button
Status LED
Wi-Fi LED
Battery LED
5 Pin Micro USB Port
Micro SD Card Slot
TRRS Audio Jet for
External Power & Speaker
Memory Card and USB Cover
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Wearing Steps
1. Adjust head strip to the most comfortable size for yourself.
2. Wear the head strip on your head and make sure the Velcro
side facing forward.
3. Put your X3 camera on the head strip and make sure camera
attached to the Velcro solidly, the surface of button and micro
SD card slot should face to the ground

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Initial Setup
Open the Memory Card/USB Cover.
1. Insert a Class 6 or higher microSD/HC/XC card (up to 128GB).
Format before first usage.
2. Connect the camera via a micro USB cable to a powered USB port,
charge the battery for 3 hours before first use.
3. Close the Memory card/USB cover and now you are ready to go!
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Getting Started
Reset Your Camera
POWER ON/OFF
1. Press and hold the button to power on your X3.
2. Status LED is Green in color, indicating video mode.
3. The camera is now ready to record video or take photos.
4. To power off, press and hold the button for 3 seconds
If your camera becomes unresponsive, press and hold the button
for 20s to reset it.
MODE NAVIGATION
To change the current camera recording mode, press the
button to toggle between Video and Photo mode
VIDEO MODE
(Green LED) Press the button to start recording. The Status

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Turn On/Off Wi-Fi
LED will flash red to indicate recording. Press the button again to
stop recording.
PHOTO MODE
(Yellow LED) The camera will capture still image when the
button is pressed, and the status LED will flash red once when a photo
is captured.
Press the button once to turn on Wi-Fi on your X3, press the [Wi-Fi]
button again to turn Wi-Fi off.
Wi Fi password is "1234567890" by default, you can modify it through
Drift Life App once connected.
Tip: In case you forgot the new password, press and hold the button and
then press the button to start the camera, Wi-Fi password will be reset to
default.

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Camera Settings
Wi-Fi 2.4G/5.8G
Change Password xxxxxxxxxx
Field Of View 120°/90°
Exposure -2/-1/0/1/2
Bitrate High/Mid/Low
Filter Normal/Vivid/Low Light
ISO 100/200/400/800/Auto
Mic Sensitivity 0/1/2/3/4/5
Speaker Volume Off/Low/Mid/High
LED Status Indicator On/Off
Date 01/01/2021
Language English/Chinese
Restore Default On/Off
Format Micro SD On/Off
Serial Number XXXX
Firmware Version x.x.x.x
In order to setup your X3, install the Drift Life App on your mobile
phone and connect it with your X3 to access the following settings.

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Download APP
Search "Drift Talk" from Google Play, or “Drift Meeting” on Apple Store
and install on your mobile phone.
Search “Drift Life” from Google Play or Apple Store and install on your
mobile phone.
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Hands-free Video Conference Call
The Drift Talk (android) and Drift Meeting (iOS) Apps allow you to create video
conference calls and to use the X3 as your camera. To configure your X3 for video
conferencing:
1. Connect the Bluetooth earbud to your mobile phone - press and hold the
power button of the earbud, you can see the light flashes red and blue alternately,
indicating it’s in pairing mode. Access your phone’s Bluetooth settings, search for
your BT Earbud, and click pair to complete the connection.
2. Open the Drift Talk/Drift Meeting App and click the “Create Meeting” button in
the top right corner. Select “X3”.

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Input your mobile phone’s hotspot SSID and password (for indoor use,
you can input your home router’s SSID/Password), click Next.
Turn on your X3, Press and hold the button for 2 seconds, and
release it when you hear “Start Scanning”. Scan the QR code displayed
in the app and connect your camera into the conference room.

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3. Click on “Invite Friends” button to send the meeting code through
SMS, with this code, your collaborator can join in the video conference
call from either their mobile phone or computer.
Receiver screen Initiator screen

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Make Video Call Once Your X3 s Configured
Drift Talk PC Program
Once the initial configuration is complete, starting a new video call is
easy. Simply turn on your X3 and it will automatically connect to the
network you previously setup. Make sure that your phone is connected
to the same network, launch Drift Talk, tap on “Create Meeting” and
you will be brought to the “Video Chat” page automatically. From here
you can send a meeting code to your collaborator.
Download the Drift Talk PC program from www.driftinnovation.com
and install on your computer.
Using Drift Talk PC Program
Launch “Drift Talk” from your PC, input a user name and the received
meeting code, click “Join Now” and now you are in the video
conference.

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Updating The X3 Firmware
Download the latest firmware from the Drift website and copy the
X3.bin file into the root of a formatted micro SD card. Insert the micro
SD card into the camera and power on. The camera screen will display

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Connecting to A PC
1. Connect the camera using the USB cable (provided);
2. The camera’s folder may open automatically; if not, open using
My Computer.
3. The camera should be recognized as a removable disk;
double-click to open.
4. Open the DCIM folder to access your files.
CONNECTING TO A MAC
1. Connect the camera using the USB cable (provided); the camera
screen will show a USB icon.
2. The camera’s folder may open automatically; if not, open
using Finder.
3. The camera should be recognised as an external device;
double-click to open.
4. Open the DCIM folder to access your files.
‘Firmware Updating’ as the update is installed. Once complete, the
camera will be restarted automatically.

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Disclosures
FCC Information
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 interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The 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.

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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 powering
the equipment on and off, 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 the receiver;
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
which the receiver is connected;
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS
standard(s).
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.
This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) cet appareil ne peut pas causer l’intervention, et

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(2) cet appareil doit accepter de l’intervention, y compris l’intervention
qui peut causer l’opération non désirée de.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-
003 du Canada.
Cet appareil s’accorde avec Industrie Canada licence-exempte RSS
standard.
FCC RADIATION EXPOSURE
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be
installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the
radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
MOTORCYCLE DISCLAIMER
Interacting with the camera while riding could cause a crash and you
or others may be seriously injured or killed.
•Keep your eyes and mind on the road;
•Avoid looking at the camera for too long;
•Stop the vehicle in a safe location before adjusting the camera.