2.1 Charging up Your Camera
Charge your camera with either the USB ca le or AC/DC adapter. The red LED lights up
to indicate the camera is charging and turns off as soon as the camera has een fully
charged. It takes a out 3 hours to fully charge the camera.
2.2 Inserting a Memory Card
Insert a MicroSD card (not included) efore using your camera. Assure that the camera
power is turned OFF efore inserting the card to the slot.
Notes
1. There is only one correct direction to insert the MicroSD card into the slot. Do not force
the card into the card slot as it may damage oth the camera and the MicroSD card.
2. A new MicroSD card should e formatted efore using. For more information, please
see section 3.1 and 3.2
2.3 Set up Date and Time
Connect your camera to a computer and run the ion software from the MicroSD card
folder. You can set date and time on the camera through the settings page. Please see
section 3.1 to open ion software
2.4 Recording Video
Before starting recording, select the video resolution y switching the Video Resolution
Switch
There are two methods availa le for starting the video record function. When starting a
video recording, a short vi ration indicates recording started. The LED indicator
illuminates RED throughout the recording.
1. Whether the camera power is ON or OFF, simply slide the Recording Slide Switch
from STOP to REC to start recording.
2. When your camera is OFF and the Recording Slide Switch is at REC location,
press and hold the Power utton to turn the camera ON and it will start recording.
Move the Recording Slide Switch from REC to STOP to stop recording. The
camera will vi rate and the LED indicator will illuminate GREEN to indicate the recording
has stopped. The camera will then enter Stand y mode.
An additional option is to hold the Power utton to stop the recording and turn the
camera off. The camera will vi rate two seconds and the Green LED light will turn off.
Notes
1. An additional WQVGA (432x240) video file will e created simultaneously with the
recording of an HD/FHD video file. The smaller WQVGA file size allows for more efficient
uploading of content to social media sites and email.
2. Changing video resolution is disa led during video recording.
3. There will e around 1-2 seconds delay efore the camera starts recording.
4. The various video resolution options for HD and FHD can e changed under the
“Settings” selection in the ion software.
2.5 Taking Photos
1. Turn on the camera y pressing the Power utton.
2. After the camera power has een turned on, press the Power utton to take a
photo. A short vi ration and a flash of Green LED indicate the action was successful.
Notes
1.The Still Photo function is disa led during video recording.
2 Change photo resolutions and shot mode (Single Shot, Burst Mode and Time Lapse)
through the “Settings” section on the ion software.
2.6 CamLOCK Mount System
ion’s versatile CamLOCK Mount System allows you to attach the AIR PRO camera to any
type of helmet ( ike, motorcycle, ski, skydive etc.), pole, oard (surf, skate, ski etc) and
handle ar ( ike and motorcycle).
Please refer to the specific mounting guides for instructions on how to install your mounts
with your camera for particular activities.
3. Connecting Your Camera
3.1 Connecting Your Camera to a PC
To open the ion software,
1. Inserted a MicroSD card into your camera and make sure there is at least 2MB free
space.
2. Connect your camera to a PC via the USB ca le included.
3. Press the Power utton to turn the camera
4. Open the MicroSD folder and you will find the file “ion.exe”.
5. Dou le click the file to open
Once you open the software you can:
1. Browse the files saved in the camera
2. Change the camera setting
3. Link to the ion we site and cloud service
4. Check the firmware update
Notes
1. If you cannot find ion.exe at your MicroSD folder, you can unplug the ca le from PC
and turn the camera on and off once and connect the PC again.
2. If you are a Mac user, visit the ion we site (www.iontheaction.com) to download the
software in Mac version.
3.2 Connecting Your Camera to a TV/HDTV
You can connect your camera to a TV or HDTV via the Composite RGB (included) or an
HDMI ca le (not included). Once you are connected you can:
1. Take photos or videos y using your TV as a viewfinder
2. Play ack any photo or video files saved in the camera
3. Delete any files saved in the camera
4. Format the MicroSD Card
3.3 Sign up for Free ion Cloud Storage
You can sign up 8GB of free Cloud storage for storing and sharing of video and photo
content. Enter www.iontheaction.co.uk/ioncloud to sign up.
4. Troubleshooting
Problems Causes Solutions
1. LED flashes and
camera turns off
2. Cannot turn on the iON
camera
Battery is depleted Recharge the camera
Red LED flashes during
recording Low attery Recharge the camera
Cannot take photos or
video (Green LED
flashes)
Memory full
Replace with a memory card
with space availa le for
contents
Cannot take photos or
video (Green and Red
LED flashes alternatively)
1. MicroSD card is not
inserted
2. MicroSD card has not
een formatted properly.
1. Insert a SD card
2. Format the MicroSD card
at PC
Cannot find remova le
disk after connecting the
camera to the computer.
Connection failure.
1. Make sure all ca le
connections are secured and
restart the computer if
necessary.
2. Try a different USB port.
5. Specification
Sensor 5 Mega pixel CMOS sensor
Lens 170º ultra wide angle field of view
Focus range 0.5m -
Video
1080p: 1920x1080 pixels (16:9), 30 fps
960P*: 1280x960 pixels (4:3), 30 fps
720p: 1280x720 pixels (16:9), 60 fps
720p *: 1280x720 pixels (16:9), 30 fps
Format: H.264 compression, saved as MPEG4 (.mp4) file
Dual Video files for easy sharing
Photo Resolution: 5 Mega Pixel in JPEG format
Capture Modes: Single, Burst-shot*, Time lapse*
Audio Built-in high quality microphone
AAC Compression, Automatic Gain Control
Storage
MicroSD/MicroSDHC with minimum Class 4 up to 32GB
(not included)
Average Recording Times: about 4 hours (using 32GB
mSD card in 1080p30/720p60)
Connection
USB2.0 (for data connection and battery charging)
HDMI
AV / Composite
Power Build-in 1200 mAH Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Battery Life: Approx. 2.5 hrs / 1 hr (w/ WiFi)
Housing High quality Aluminum barrel and rubberized finishing
Depth up to 30 feet / 10 meters
Dimension 40 x 40 x 107 mm
Weight 4.3oz(123g)
* Settings can e changed through ion software
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