Mini Gadgets VATEAR8GB User manual

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VOICE ACTIVATED TEAR
PENDANT AUDIO
RECORDER
SKU: VATEAR8GB
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE VATEAR
Please read this manual before operating the VATear and keep it
handy.
Your purchase should include:
1 x VATear
1 x Instruction Booklet
1 x MicroUSB Cable
1 x Black Necklace Chord

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VATEAR OPERATING THE VATEAR
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Allow the device to charge 4 –6 hours before
using.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Soft-spoken voices may not record as well as
louder ones. We recommend not keeping the device in your bag or
pocket while recording. Hanging the device from a lanyard around
your neck, belt loop, bag, etc. will produce the best results.
HOW TO CHARGE VATEAR
1. Make sure the device is turned off.
2. Plug the provided MicroUSB cable into the MicroUSB port on
the device (see previous page).
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port of your
computer.
oThe indicator light will blink red while charging.
oWhen the device is fully charged, the indicator light
will be solid red.
NOTICE: The indicator light is hard to see. You may need to cup your
hand against the device to see the light properly.
HOW TO START AUDIO RECORDING
1. Switch the On/Off button to the “on” position (down
position).
2. The indicator light will turn red then blue. It will flash blue 5
times then turn off.
3. When the device detects sound, the indicator light will turn
blue, flash 5 times, then disappear.
oThe device is now recording.
oThe device will automatically save the recording file
after four hours of continuous recording.

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NOTICE: Since the device is voice activated, it will automatically stop
recording if the voices are too quiet. When the voices rise in volume,
the device will automatically resume recording.
HOW TO STOP AUDIO RECORDING
1. While recording, switch the On/Off button to the “off”
position (up position).
2. The blue indicator light will turn off, and the device will
automatically save the file.
3. The device is now off.
HOW TO TURN OFF THE DEVICE
1. While recording, switch the On/Off button to the “off”
position.
2. The device will automatically save the recorded file, then turn
off.
HOW TO USE THE MONEY INDICATOR LIGHT
Note: UV lights are often used to detect counterfeit money, as real-US
currency has UV reflecting ink printed on it. We do not take
responsibility for any incidents resulting from your use of this feature,
nor do we guarantee the validity of any money scanned by this
feature. If you suspect you have found counterfeit money, always take
it to the proper authorities.
1. Press and hold the “Light Button” on the back of the device.
2. Carefully scan the money using the UV light.
HOW TO SET THE TIME AND DATE STAMP (Windows ONLY)
1. Plug the device into your PC.
2. Locate “Removable Disk” inside the (My) Computer folder.
Go to Start > Computer > Removable Disk
3. Open the Removable Disk drive.
4. Open the “RECORD” folder.
5. Create a “txt” document, and format the time as follows:
Example: January 16, 2018 at 10:15am
Format like: 20180116101500
6. Save the “txt” document under the “RECORD” folder in the
removable disk.
7. Disconnect your device from your PC, and perform a test
recording to ensure the time/date stamp was successful.
RETRIEVE THE FILES TO YOUR PC
1. Make sure the device is off, then plug the device into your
computer using the USB cable.
2. Locate “Removable Disk” inside the (My) Computer folder.
AutoPlay Removable Disk > Open folder to view files

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Or…
Go to Start > Computer > Removable Disk
3. Open the Removable Disk drive.
4. Open the Record Folder.
5. Double click the file you want to view.
TROUBLESHOOTING
THE DEVICE WON’T TURN ON
Charge the device for at least 4 hours before the first use.
THE DEVICE ISN’T CHARGING
Use a different charging source or, if available, a different USB
cable.
MY COMPUTER WON’T RECOGNIZE THE DEVICE
Be sure that you have turned the device off before connecting
it to your computer.
Unplug the device from your computer and re-insert it.
Try a different USB port on your computer.
Try a different USB cable.
THE RED INDICATOR LIGHT IS FLASHING WITHOUT BEING
PLUGGED IN OR WHILE I’M TRYING TO RECORD
The battery is low. You need to charge the device.
OTHER PROBLEMS
Call our technical support at 770–694–6921

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SPECIFICATIONS
Audio Quality
192Kbps
Audio Format
WAV
Battery Life
40 Hours
Type of Memory
Internal 8GB
Memory Capacity
About 94 Hours
Size
32mm x 60mm
Weight
About 13g
Operating Systems
Windows XP & Up
Mac OSX 10.5 & Up
Linux