Tether Tools Case Air Wireless CAWTS03 User manual

Case Air Wireless
TETHERING AND CAMERA CONTROL SYSTEM
PRODUCT MANUAL
CAWTS03
v3.16 Android

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
3Features / Accessories / Specs
4Charging / Mobile Device Install / App Update
5Connecting
6Case Remote App
7Firmware Update
8Capture Interface
9Camera Settings
11 Focus
12 Image Review
13 Advanced Functions
14 Bracketing/HDR
15 Bulb Time
16 Focus Stacking
17 Time Lapse
18 Movie
19 Album
20 Client Lock
21 Settings
SSID: CASE_Rxxxxxx
PWD: xxxxxxxx
FEATURES
Power Button
Status Light
Power Indicator Light
Micro-USB Port
Lanyard Connection Point
1/4-20″ Female Thread
SSID and Password
ACCESSORIES
USB Charging Cable
Quick-Release Lanyard
Hot Shoe Adapter
SPECIFICATIONS
Size:
2.64″ (67.25mm) x 1.6″ (40.11mm) x 0.55″ (13.99mm)
Weight:
1.76 ounces (50 grams)
CPU:
400Mhz MIPS
RAM:
64M DDR2
WiFi:
802.11 b/g/n
Distance:
150 feet (45m)
Battery Life:
6-8 hours
Battery Type:
1380 mAh lithium battery
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ABOUT CASE AIR
The Case Air Wireless Tethering System connects
and transfers images instantly from your camera to a
phone, tablet or computer using the downloadable
Case Remote software/app. Case Air lets you control
advanced camera settings including focus points,
exposure settings, bracketing/HDR, time-lapse, and
more. View your images on a larger screen to check
critical focus and composition, or use Live View or
movie mode for real-time capture to share and collab-
orate as you create.
COMPATIBLE
CASE AIR CAMERA COMPATIBILITY
Visit www.TetherTools.com/CaseAir for a complete
list of compatible cameras.

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Mobile Device Install
(a) To install the Case Air app on your mobile device,
download the Case Remote App from the Google Play
Store.
(b) Go to Wi-Fi settings and connect to CASE_Rxxxxxx
Wi-Fi and enter the PWD code from the back of the
device when prompted for the password.
(c) Start the Case Remote App.
CONNECTING
Connect the Case Air to your camera using
the supplied USB cable that is compatible with
your camera.
Included Case Air Connector Cables:
USB 2.0 Mini-B 5-Pin
USB 2.0 Mini-B 8-Pin
USB 3.0 Micro-B
Power on your camera. Power on the Case Air
by pressing and holding the power button for
more than 2 seconds.
CHARGING
Case Air can be charged using any standard
USB charger. Charging cables included.
• GREEN
Full (>60%)
• YELLOW
Half (30-60%)
• RED
Low (<30%)
BATTERY LEVEL
• BLUE FLICKER
Starting or Updating
• BLUE STABLE
WiFi Available
WiFi STATUS
POWER BUTTON
MOBILE DEVICE INSTALL
Make sure to install the Case Remote App before
using the Case Air for the first time.
To install the Case Remote App on your mobile de-
vice or computer, download the Case Remote App
from the Google Play Store.
APP UPDATES
The Case Remote App will be updated continuously,
please download as needed and follow the update
instructions.
Wi-Fi
CASE_Rxxxxxx
SSID: CASE_Rxxxxxx
PWD: xxxxxxxx
Computer Install
To install the Case Air software on your computer go to:
www.TetherTools.com/CaseAirInstall
POWER BUTTON
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If either of the messages below are displayed on your Case
Remote App, set up your WiFi connection and press the Refresh
button to connect your camera to your Case Air.
FIRMWARE UPDATE
If a firmware update for the Case Remote App is needed, you
will see the Attention screen. MAKE SURE the Case Air bat-
tery and the battery on the device you are connected to is fully
charged prior to pressing Confirm.
DO NOT turn o the Case Air or Case Remote App during the
update process as this may damage the hardware and render
the Case Air unrepairable. The firmware update process will take
approximately 3 minutes.
After the firmware update has completed, exit the Case Remote
app, ensure your device is connected to the Case Remote WiFi,
then restart the Case Remote App.
CASE REMOTE APP
Camera information
Refresh connection
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CAPTURE INTERFACE
Shooting Mode
Camera Model
Advanced Function Menu
Live View Window
Mirror Preview
Current Shooting Parameters
Shutter Speed
Aperture
ISO
Exposure Compensation
Image Count
Camera Battery Level
Thumbnail
Auto Focus
Live View
Manual Focus (increase)
Shutter
Manual Focus (decrease)
Quick Settings
Video Mode
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CAMERA SETTINGS
The Case Remote App allows you to both review the current
camera settings as well as adjust them. Any setting changes
made on the camera will be updated in the app real-time. Like-
wise, any changes made in the app will be displayed appropiately
on the camera.
NOTE: With some cameras you can change the Shooting Mode from the Case Remote App. If you cannot change the shooting mode from the Case Remote App, it must be changed on the camera.
ADJUSTING CAMERA SETTINGS
Select the current shooting mode icon or swipe right to open
the camera Properties menu
Select the property to change
Select the new setting
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SAVING PROPERTIES
Save camera settings for future quick use:
Open the Properties menu
Set the properties
Tap New
Name the properties
LOADING PROPERTIES
Load previously saved camera settings:
Open the Properties menu
Tap Load
Select the settings you wish to load
UPDATING PROPERTIES
To update a previous property with new settings:
Load the property
Change the desired settings
Save the properties
Retain the previous property name
DELETING PROPERTIES
To delete a previously saved property:
Select the Load button in the Properties menu
Select the Delete button
Select the Red X next to any saved properties you desire
to delete
FOCUS
Case Remote options to change/alter focus:
Touch Focus in Live View
Auto Focus
Decrease Focus
Increase Focus
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FOCUS STEP SIZE
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
Press the Advanced Functions Icon or swipe to the left to access
your advanced function menu. Here you will be able to access
these functions:
Time Lapse
Bracketing
Bulb Time
Focus Stacking
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IMAGE REVIEW
While in capture mode, you can review shots taken during the
session. By tapping a thumbnail, a low resolution preview will
appear in the main viewer.
Low resolution image preview
Thumbnails for review
Flyout menu featuring EXIF, download, delete, and histogram
Social media sharing
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BRACKETING/HDR
Bracketing or HDR takes multiple photos; one using the cam-
era’s settings, and a series intentionally underexposed, and in-
tentionally overexposed. The images are then combined in post
processing into an image with preferred exposure.
HOW TO USE BRACKETING/HDR
Select the desired number of shots
Select the desired method to change exposure
(Options depend on camera mode Av, Tv, M)
Select the starting exposure compensation
Select the exposure compensation stepping
Press the shutter button to begin taking shots
NOTE: Case Remote App only provides Bracketing/HDR shooting control; it does not provide post processing functions.
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HOW TO USE BULB TIME
Set the Duration of your shot
Press the shutter button to begin shot
BULB TIME
Keep your camera’s shutter open for a long exposure photo.
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FOCUS STACKING
The Focus Stacking function can be used to take shots of the
same view at dierent focal distances. These images can then
be post processed together so that the entire view is in focus.
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NOTE: Case Remote App only provides Focus Stacking shooting control; it does not provide post processing functions.
HOW TO USE FOCUS STACKING
Select the Number of shots, up to 9.
Select the focal length Steps.
+1/-1 small step, +2/-2 medium step, +3/-3 large step
Press Shutter Button to start.
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TIME LAPSE
Time Lapse photography takes multiple shots over a determined
period of time.
NOTE: Case Remote App only provides Time Lapse shooting control; it does not provide post processing functions.
HOW TO USE TIME LAPSE
Select the Start time - the delay after you press the shutter button.
Select the Interval time - the time between each shot.
Select the end time - the time you want the time lapse to finish.
Press the Shutter Button to start. To stop the Time Lapse at
any point, press the Shutter Button.
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HOW TO USE MOVIE
Press the Shutter Button to begin taking video.
Press the Shutter Button to stop recording.
NOTE: Case Remote App only provides Movie shooting control; it does not provide post processing functions.
MOVIE
The Movie Mode in the Case Remote App allows you to capture
video and transfer the video to your device – wirelessly.
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ALBUM
The Album provides an array of thumbnail images of shots that
are stored on your camera’s SD card. In the photo album you
can download, delete, or review the EXIF information of
individual or a selected number of photos.
Photos on the phone or tablet.
Select Each vs. Select All.
Photos on the camera’s card.
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CLIENT LOCK
Client Lock allows you to disable the ability to shoot and change
camera settings from the Android phone or tablet. Use Client Lock
when you have another person reviewing photos as you shoot.
They will be able to see and review images but won’t be able to
manipulate the camera.
From the Settings tab, tap on "ENTER"
Enter a four digit passcode used to remove Client Lock
A confirmation that your Passcode has been set will appear
To unlock, tap "EXIT" from the Settings tab next to Client Lock.
Enter the four digit passcode entered from step 2.
Note: If you cannot remem-
ber your passcode, restart
the app by tapping the re-
cent applications menu, tap
the Case Remote app and
swipe it to the right.
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SETTINGS
Auto Thumbnails:
Automatically shows thumbnail preview after every shot.
RAW Download Ignore:
When shooting RAW or RAW+JPG, will not transfer RAW files to device.
Auto Download:
Automatically download full size image for review. Does not save into
your device or computer. NOTE: Auto Thumbnails must be activated.
Image Push:
Open image in the default photo app.
AF or Auto Focus:
After pressing the shutter button, the camera will auto focus, then
take a photo.
Add GPS:
Add GPS information into the photo downloaded to your device.
NOTE: The GPS information is derived from the device, so ensure that you’ve enabled
your mobile device GPS function. Will not work on non-cellular tablets or computers.
Bulb Timer:
Enables bulb capabilities.
Reverse Gallery Order:
Set how photos are sorted in album view.
Download Completed Hint:
Optional "Download Completed" notification.
Client Lock:
Prevent camera setting changes and triggering from device.
Focus Step Size:
Set the adjust step for manual focus.
Grid Color:
Enable grid. Green, red or white.
Focus Peaking:
Enable focus peaking. Red, green or blue. High, medium, or low.
Histogram:
Enable histogram. Luma, RGB, or Separate.
Quick Menu:
Determine which settings show in the Quick Menu.
Clear Cache Files:
Removes thumbnails and Auto Downloads from device.
Display Downloaded Photo Location
To Router:
Connect Case Air to internet via router
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If you have any questions or concern while using the Case Air Wireless Tethering System,
please email us at [email protected] or call 1-888-854-6565.
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CASE Air is designed and manufactured by CheeringTech and distributed by Tether Tools.