Foscam FHC790 Intelligent Security Camcorder Quick Start Guide
Congratulations on your purchase of the Foscam FHC790 intelligent security camcorder!
The Foscam FHC790 is an intelligent security camcorder with multiple triggering methods and multi
auto on/off modes. The camcorder comes with a built-in rechargeable battery which can
record up to 8 hours continuous video during typical use and standby for more than 3
months when vibration triggering is enabled. By plugging in the 5V DC adapter, it can achieve
192 hours of looped recording for surveillance use.*
* Actual life and performance may vary depending upon usage and settings; battery not replaceable.
The camcorder comes with an internal rechargeable battery. When using the camcorder for the
first time, or if you are using it after a long period of non-usage, remember to fully charge the battery
for at least 4 hours and resync the time by using the widget (see section “PC Software
Widget”). You can charge your camcorder using the USB port of your computer, the DC adapter, or
using a car adapter.
To charge the battery through USB port, connect the USB cable to the USB port of the
computer and the camcorder. For details, please see the status below. The camcorder will
function as a mass storage device, you will not be able to record video at this moment.
To charge the battery through a DC adapter or car adapter, connect the DC adapter or car
adapter to the camcorder. For details, please see the Status section below. Moreover, you will also be
able to record video while charging, depending on the mode you set.
Circular recording –Also known as “loop recording”. Overwrites recordings once memory card is full.
Time stamp –Inserts a time stamp onto the video.
Vibration-trigger recording –Select this to record only when vibration is detected.
Motion-trigger recording –Select this to record only when motion is detected.
Voice-trigger recording –Select this to record only when voice/talk is detected.
Auto on/off mode –Select different auto on/off scenarios.
Selectable day/night mode –Select day mode or night mode to suit your environment.
Auto gapless split file –Splits files without gaps at every 10 / 15 / 30 minutes of recording.
Orientation –Use when the camcorder is turned upside-down.
Selectable resolution –Select a resolution of 640x480(VGA) or 320x240(QVGA) video and sound.
Frame rate adjustment –Adjust or lower the frame rate to save memory space.
Configurable video quality –high / medium / low
Support max 64GB microSD (TF) card (for better performance, use a card with class 4 or
above and format the card before usage. Check the following link for more information:
(http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Hard-Disk-Utils/HP-USB-Disk-Storage-Format-Tool.shtml)
The power button is located on the right side of the camcorder. It can turn the camcorder on
or off.
Start Recording
Press and hold the Power button until the green LED is on (approximately 2 seconds), and
then release the button. When you see the green LED flashing, the camcorder is recording.
If you see otherwise, please read the Status section below.
Stop Recording
Press and hold the Power button until the green LED is off (for approximately 2 seconds).
WARNING: Turn off the camcorder before removing the card!
Minimum System Requirements
Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, Mac OS X (mass storage class)
Windows Media Player 9
Intel Pentium class computer
USB 2.0 port for hi-speed transfers and charging
Without DC adapter
Green LED on: camcorder is booted up
Red LED on: no card, card failed, battery low, or card is full (not in circular recording)
Green LED flashing: normal recording
Green / Red LED intermittent flashing: battery low and recording
Red LED flashing: charging
Red LED on: no card, card failed, or card full (not in circular recording)
Orange / Green LED intermittent flashing: charging and recording
Green LED flashing: charging complete and recording
All LEDs off: charging complete and not recording
Connected to computer
Orange LED on: charging
Green LED on: charging complete
Please unpack your intelligent security camcorder and check that the following were included:
Foscam FHC790 intelligent security camcorder
5V DC Adapter
5V Car Adapter
USB 2.0 Cable
Quick Start Guide
Foscam FHC790 at a Glance
