GUARDO Action Cam 4 User manual

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USER’S MANUAL
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
EN55022: 2010
EN55024: 2010
EN62479: 2010
EN60950-1: 2006/A2:2013
------------------------------- Manual/Guardo Action Cam 4/ 10-2016/V1 ----------------------------------
Copyright © GUARDO
TE-GROUP nv
Kapelsestraat 61, 2950 Kapellen - BELGIUM
Guardo Action Cam 4
Action Camera WiFi
ETSI EN 300 328 V1.9.1 (2015-02)
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011-09)
ETSI EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1 (2012-09)
Hereby,
Par la présente,
Company/Entreprise:
Address/Adresse:
declare that the following equipment:
déclare que le dispositif suivant :
Product name/ Nom du produit:
Product type/Type de produit:
conforms with the following safety requirements of the directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU,
2011/65/EU and 1999/5/EC. Conformity is guaranteed by the CE-symbol.
est conforme aux exigences de sécurité suivantes des directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU,
2011/65/EU et 1999/5/EC. La conformité est garanti par le symbole CE.
This product has been tested against following standards and specifications, applying versions
valid in October 2016.
Ce produit a été testé par rapport aux normes et spécifications suivantes, appliquant les versions
valides en Octobre 2016.
Joseph van Oosterum, CEO TE-Group NV

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ILLUSTRATIONS
PARTS AND FUNCTIONS
CAMERA
LCD SCREEN
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
CHARGING THE BATTERY
USE THE WATERPROOF HOUSING
WATERDROPS & CONDENSATION
MOUNTING THE CAMERA USING THE DELIVERED MOUNTS
MOUNTS WITH ADHESIVE TAPE
A. CURVED SURFACE MOUNT
B. FLAT SURFACE MOUNT
OTHER MOUNTS
A. SEATPOST/HANDLEBAR MEDIUM
B. SAFETY PLUG
GETTING STARTED
1. PLACE MICRO SD CARD
2. TURNING ON/OFF
3. CHANGE MODE
4. DEFAULT SETTINGS
5. CHANGE MENU SETTINGS & SYSTEM SETTINGS
6. SETTING DATE AND TIME
OPERATION
OPERATION FROM REMOTE CONTROL
FULL OPERATION FROM APP
INSTALL THE APP
ENABLE WI-FI ON THE GUARDO ACTION CAM 4
MAKE A WI-FI DIRECT CONNECTION BETWEEN GUARDO ACTION
CAM 4 AND YOUR SMARTPHONE/TABLET
OPERATION
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ADJUST GENERAL SETTINGS FOR VIDEO/PHOTO
ADJUST SETTINGS ONLY APPLICABLE IN VIDEO MODE
ADJUST SETTINGS ONLY APPLICABLE IN PHOTO MODE
MAKE VIDEO RECORDINGS
MAKE PHOTOS
VIEW/SELECT/DELETE/… VIDEOS AND PHOTOS
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER
CONNECTING TO A 4K OR FULL HD TV VIA HDMI CABLE
DASHCAM CAR MODE
RESET
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
SOFTWARE UPDATES
GUARANTEE
LEGAL DISCLAIMER

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CAMERA See illustration I
1. Record Button
2. Microphone
3. LCD display
4. Lens
5. MENU / DISPLAY Button
6. Power / Mode Button
7. MENU/WiButtonwithLEDindicator
8. Micro USB port
9. Micro SD card slot (Micro SD card optionally
available on www.guardo.be)
10. Micro HDMI port (HDMI cable optionally
available on www.guardo.be)
11. Recording/Status (LED) Indicator
12. Recording/Battery status (LED) indicator
LCD SCREEN See illustration II
A Photo Mode
1. Photo mode
2. Burst mode
3. Photo Resolution
4. Photo Quality
5. Photo counter: displays
number of photos
left to capture
6. Battery status
13. Battery cover
14. Micro USB charging cable
15. RF Remote Control
16. Waterproof case
17. 2xatsurfacemount+acc.
18. 2xcurvedsurfacemount+acc.
19. Seatpost/Handlebar Medium
20. Pivot/Side mount
21. Elastic strap
22. Skeleton back door
23. Protective cover frame
24. Lens cover
25. 2x Battery
PARTS AND FUNCTIONS
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B Video Mode
1. Video mode
2. Video quality
3. Video framerate
4. Video resolution
5. Video timer: displays
hours and minutes
that still can be
used for recording
6. Battery status
C Playback Mode
1. Video folder
2. Photo folder
3. Dashcam (car) folder
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D Car Mode
1. Car mode
2. Video quality
3. Video framerate
4. Video resolution
5. Video timer: displays hours
and minutes that still can
be used for recording
6. Battery status
Note:
The icons may vary
according to the status
of the camera.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Please install the provided 1200 mAh
lithium-ion battery correctly as shown
in the illustration:
1. Slide the Battery Cover to the right
to release it.
2. Place the battery inside the
battery compartment. Make sure
the electrodes of the battery
correspond to the symbols on the
cover.
3. Slide the battery cover back in place
(to the left) to lock the battery.
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To charge the battery:
1. Make sure the Guardo Action Cam 4 is turned off and that the battery is installed.
2. Connect the micro USB cable (14) to the Micro USB Port (8) of the Guardo Action
Cam 4.
3. Connect the other end of the micro USB cable (14) to the USB port of your computer or
the optional Guardo USB home charging device, optionally available on www.guardo.be.
4. During charging, the blue LED indicator (11) at the front of the camera will light
continuously. When charging is completed the blue LED indicator (11) will turn off.
Note:
• The camera can be used while charging.
• When the battery runs out of power, the Guardo Action Cam 4 will turn off but will
save the part that was recorded until the camera turned off.
• When the camera is ON but not in use it will automatically turn off after 5 min. This is
the default setting and can NOT be changed in the camera’s menu.
• WhentheblueLEDindicatorwillashinsteadoflightcontinuously,thismeansthat
there is no battery inside the camera.
• ThedeliveredmicroUSBcable(14)offersfastandefcientchargingbutisalsoused
for synchronizing and data transfer with your PC.
• Extra charging devices/accessories can be ordered from our website: www.guardo.be.
• If the video camera is not used for a long time, remove and store the battery properly
and periodically recharge it to ensure battery performance.
CHARGING THE BATTERY

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Place the camera in the waterproof housing:
Open waterproof Place camera Close backdoor Grasp arm Click into place
housing onto backdoor
IMPORTANT! USAGE FOR PREVENTING WATER LEAKAGE
1. BEFORE EVERY USE: check carefully that the waterproof housing is securely locked
onto the camera and that there are no ‘objects’ (such as sand or a lock of hair) in
between the rubber strap and the housing, as this could cause leaking.
2. The rubber strap is the most important part of the waterproof housing as it is the
element that keeps your camera waterproof.The rubber strap can be removed to clean
it in fresh water. Do not use a damp cloth to dry, but dry it by shaking it.
3. Whenever used in salty water, ALWAYS clean the plastic waterproof housing afterwards
in non-salt water and dry it. This is to avoid corrosion or to prevent dust/sand/…
building up in the rubber seal.
!ATTENTION!
If you do not consistently perform/execute the above mentioned tips, water damage may
occur and can result into the camera being damaged/destroyed. The warranty does NOT
cover water damage caused by improper use by the user!
USE THE WATERPROOF HOUSING

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WATERDROPS & CONDENSATION
Regulary check the lens to see if waterdrops or condensation/fog have appeared as these
may be shown on your footage.
To remove/avoid waterdrops and condensation/fog, these tips might help :
• Spit or lick the port or housing lens. The water will sheet off instead of beading up!
• Apply a water repellent and anti-beading/ anti-fog coating or wax (such as ‘RAIN-X)
• Make sure the inside of the housing and camera is as dry as possible (e.g. dry hands, no
sweat) to prevent fog/condensation
• Don’t leave the camera in the direct sun or near heat and don’t leave it ON (generating
heat) when not necessary
• Open the fogged camera housing and carefully wipe off the fog inside, then close it again
• Try to avoid too large temperature differences as these may cause condensation/fog
Anti-Fog inserts are optionally available on www.guardo.be.
Note:‘Mufed’soundisinevitablewhenusingthecamerawiththewaterproofhousing.
MOUNTING THE CAMERA USING THE
DELIVERED MOUNTS
Attaching the camera to any mount, is always done in the same way:
1. Remove the screw from the mount.
2. Place the camera on the mount with the screw.
3. Rotate/Tilt the camera into the desired shooting angle and fasten with the tightening screw.

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MOUNTS WITH ADHESIVE TAPE
How to apply the adhesive tape (IMPORTANT!)?
• Apply the tape 24 hours before use in a room temperature around 21°C
• Make sure the surface you want to apply the tape on is smooth: the tape will not
adhere properly on an embossed or porous surface.
• Clean and dry the surface before application.Anycleanerthatwillnotleavealmor
oily surface can be used!
• Pressthetapeentirelyandrmlyintoplace!
How to remove the adhesive tape?
The adhesive tape can be removed by using a hairdryer: the heated air will loosen the
adhesive part.
Remove the residue with a cleaner or with alcohol.
A. CURVED SURFACE MOUNT
Stick the 3M VHB tape to the mount and place/stick the mount on a curved surface.
Note: this mount can also be used with the remote control’s strap!

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B. FLAT SURFACE MOUNT
Placethemountonaatsurface,suchasasnowboard,usingthe3MVHBtape.
OTHER MOUNTS
A. SEATPOST/HANDLEBAR MEDIUM
Turn the tightening screws to enlarge
the opening and to t the seatpost/
handlebar/… in between the openings
of the mount. Turn the screws to secure
the mount.
B. SAFETY PLUG
Somemountsarettedwithasafetyplug,anadditionalsecurityfeature
that helps to prevent the fastener of the mount to come loose! Make sure
this safety plug is securely attached when using it for extreme sports
in which many shocks, sudden (up and down) movements and rotations
occur such as motocross, snowboarding, mountain biking, etc …

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1. PLACE MICRO SD CARD
• Make sure a 16 GB Micro SD card
(preferably from a known A-brand), Class
10 (UHS-I) or higher with a minimum
of 15 MB/s writing speed (optionally
available at www.guardo.be.) is inserted
into the Micro SD Card slot (9) before you
start using the Guardo Action Cam 4.
• Make sure you format the Micro SD card
before rst use only! You can format the
micro SD card via:
o the camera’s menu (see ‘System
Settings‘)
o your computer (see ‘Connecting to a
computer’tondouthow)
PlacethemicroSDcardintotheMicroSDCardslot(9)andpressgentlywithyournger
nail so that it clicks into place. (To remove the Micro SD-card: press the card gently again
withyourngernailsothatitpopsout).
Note:
• When there is no micro SD card inserted, the camera cannot be used!
• Make sure the capacity of your micro SD card does not exceed 64 GB, Class 10 (UHS-I).
• We suggest to use a 16 GB Class 10 or higher.
2. TURNING ON/OFF
To turn the Guardo Action Cam 4 ON: Press the Power/Mode Button (6) for 2/3 sec. to turn
the camera on. The LCD display (3) will turn ON and you will hear a short beep indicating
that the camera is turned on.
To turn the Guardo Action Cam 4 OFF: Press the Power/Mode Button (6) again for 2/3 sec.
to turn the camera off. The LCD display (3) will turn OFF and you will hear a short beep
indicating that the camera is turned off.
GETTING STARTED

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Note:
• The Guardo Action Cam 4 will turn off automatically when it is not being used for 5
minutes. This is the default setting and can NOT be changed.
• The Guardo Action Cam 4 display will turn off automatically when it is not being used
for 3 minutes. This is the default setting and can be changed in the menu “System
Settings”.
3. CHANGE MODE
The camera can be set into 4 different modes: photo mode, car mode, video mode and
playback mode.
After having turned on the camera, press the Power/Mode Button (6) to switch between
the different modes:
• Video mode: record videos. The video camera icon will be shown in the upper left
corner of the display.
• Car mode: for use in a car. The car icon will be shown in the upper left corner of
the display.
• Photo mode: make photos. The photo camera icon will be shown in the upper left
corner of the display.
• Playback mode: playback videos/photos/CAR. The playback menu will be shown in the
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4. DEFAULT SETTINGS
The Guardo Action Cam 4 can be
set (resolution, video mode, camera
mode, …) according to the purpose
for which it is used and according
to your own preferences! When
the camera is turned on for the 1st
time, the following information will
appear on the LCD display, this is
the default setting:
5. CHANGE MENU SETTINGS
& SYSTEM SETTINGS
The LCD display on the back of the camera makes it able to control the camera and the
settings, live preview and play back videos and photos!
Change menu settings
How? In video/car/photo/playback mode:
• Long press the MENU button (5 or 7) to open the menu.
• UsetheWiButton(7)andMODEButton(6)tonavigatethroughthemenu.
• Press Record Button (1) to open the submenu.
• UsetheWiButton(7)andMODEButton(6)tonavigatethroughthesubmenu.
• Press Record Button (1) to select the desired setting.
• To close the menu, long press the MENU button (5 or 7).
Note: When using the waterproof casing, the menu can only be opened and closed with
the MENU/Wi Button (7).
For example: to set ‘White balance’ to ‘Daylight’ in video mode, please follow these steps:
1. Turn the Guardo Action Cam 4 ON.
2. Long press the MENU button (5 or 7)
3. PresstheWiButton(7)until‘WhiteBalance’
4. Press Record Button (1)
5. PresstheWiButton(7)until‘Daylight’
6. Press Record Button (1) to select ‘Daylight’. White balance is now set to ‘Daylight’.
7. Long press the MENU button (5 or 7) to exit the menu.
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Menu Video mode:
Video Size
Video resoluon Dierent sengs
Video Quality
Super Fine
Fine
Normal
Image Stabilizer
O
On
180° Rotaon
180° upside down recording
(e.g. for dashcam mode) O
On
Slow Moon
Playing back video more slow-
ly than it was recorded O
On
White Balance
Adjustment of colours
and light
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Fluor H
Tungsten
Eect
Special eects and lters Normal
B&W
Sepia
Vivid
Natural
Negave
Warm
Cold
Red
Green
Blue
WDR
O
On
Voice recording
O
On
Digital zoom
O
On
Video + picture
When acvated, during video
recording, a picture will be
taken each 3 seconds
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Menu Photo Mode:
Resoluon
Photo resoluon Dierent sengs
Quality
Photo Quality Super Fine
Fine
Normal
Metering
The way in which the camera
determines the exposure
Center
Mul
Spot
White Balance
Adjustment of colours
and light
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Fluor H
Tungsten
ISO
Light sensivity Dierent sengs
Exposure
Luminance adjustment Dierent sengs
Self-Timer
Delays the shuer release O
2S
10S
Double
Burst Mode
A certain amount of
photos are captured in quick
succession.
O
3 photos
5 photos
10 photos
Connue burst
Contrast
Sharpness & Contrast Hard
Normal
So
Eect
Special eects and lters Normal
B&W
Sepia
Vivid
Natural
Negave
Warm
Cold
Red
Green
Blue
Low Light Mode
O
On
Stabilizer
O
On
WDR
O
On
Digital Zoom
Zoom in or out O
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Menu Playback mode:
When entering Playback Mode, this window will be shown :
VIDEO = your video recordings
JPG = your photos
CAR = your dashcam recordings
•UsetheWiButton(7)andRecordButton(1)toselectthedesiredfolder
•PresstheWiButton(7)toaccessnextphoto/video.
Playback feature:
• Press the Record button (1) to start/pause/play the video
• Press the MENU button (5) to stop play video
• Press the MENU button (5) to access below settings:
Lock
Single
Lock All
Unlock All
Delete...
Single
All
Slide Show
Start
Interval
Transion
Repeat
Rotate...
Rotate
Save
Back
Resize...
8M
5M
3M
1M
Change system settings:
In video/photo/playback mode:
• Long press MENU button (5 or 7) to open the menu
• Press Mode Button (6) to go to the settings menu
•UsetheWiButton(7)andMODEButton(6)tonavigatethroughthemenu
• Press Record Button (1) to open the submenu
•UsetheWiButton(7)andMODEButton(6)tonavigatethroughthesubmenu
• Press Record Button (1) to select the desired setting

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System settings
Auto Review
Automac review of
last shot
O
1sec.
3sec.
5sec.
LED mode
O
On
Power Save
Powers o automa-
cally to save baery
OFF
1min.
3min.
5min.
Date & Time...
Language
English, Français, Nederlands,
Español, Italiano, Português,
Deutsch, Česna, Magyar, Polski,
Türk, Русские, Svenska, ελληνικά
Light frequency
50Hz
60Hz
Photo Timelapse
many shots are
taken over a certain
period of me and
are shown quickly
in a series so that a
slow acon (such as
a sunset) appears to
happen quickly
o
3sec
5sec
10sec
30sec
1min
Timelapse
O
0.5 sec
1 sec
3 sec
5 sec
10 sec
30 sec
1min
Timelapse Duraon
Unlimited
5Min
10Min
15Min
20Min
30Min
60Min
Date Stamp
O
Date
Date &
me
System
Factory
Reset
System
info
Card info
Wi-Fi Password
Password
Format...
Deleng and
formang Yes
No