f150
Wireless Mini Camcorder
User Manual
Safety and Handling Precautions
WARNING:
Follow these instructions to prevent damage to the camcorder:
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DO NOT USE UNPROTECTED IN RAIN OR WATER. PREVENT CONTACT WITH ANY KIND OF
LIQUIDS
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USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ATTEMPT REPAIRS ON YOUR OWN. DISASSEMBLING THE
CAMCORDER MAY VOID THE WARRANTY
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THERE ARE NO PARTS OR COMPONENTS INSIDE THAT NEED TO BE MAINTAINED
REPAIRS WILL BE MADE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS ONLY
Do not touch the camcorder lens
Do not use abrasive chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the
product. Wipe the product with a clean slightly damp soft cloth.
ATTENTION!
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ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE OR STRONG ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS CAN AFFECT THE
CAMCORDER. RESTART THE CAMCORDER IN THIS CASE.
HP Wireless Mini Camcorder f150
Microphone
Record Button
Status LED
Micro SD memory
Card Slot
Speaker
Micro USB Port
Strap Hook
Mode Indicators:
Video Mode
Photo Mode
Direct Mode
Cloud Mode
Mode Button
Power Button
Tripod Mount
Strap Mount
Magnet Mount
Clip Mount
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Getting Started
Charging the camera
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Before first use, charge the battery using AC adapter or PC USB.
While charging the Status LED will flash. Upon completion, it will turn off.
Mode Selection
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Press Power button to turn on camera.
Press Mode button to switch between the two camera modes (Video, Photo) and the two
wireless modes (Direct, Cloud).
Two Camera Modes
Insert a micro memory SD card. (not included/accessory)
Video
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Press the Mode button to select the Video Mode.
Press the Record button to capture video, press again to stop.
Photo
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Press the Mode button to select Photo Mode.
Press the Record button to take still photos.
Two Wireless Modes
Before using the wireless modes, install the below applications:
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Mobile: Download the HP Ucam AP from Google Play or Apple Store.
PC: Install PC APP for Windows. (see page 6)
Direct Mode - local
Connect your f150 to your mobile unit or PC directly for remote control, live view, managing
albums, and camera & cloud setup.
Cloud Mode - Internet
Connect the f150 to a Cloud server via Access Point (AP) or mobile Hotspot for Internet live
video streaming or monitoring.
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Wireless Connection
Direct Mode (Connect to a Mobile unit or local PC)
Mobile / PC
Cloud Mode (Connect to the Internet)
USTREAM
Cloud AP
Cloud Server
Mobile / PC
Mobile Hotspot
Live Streaming Internet broadcast using Ustream:
The f150 can broadcast live streaming video to the Internet on Ustream. You must first
account you will use the HP Ucam AP on your PC or mobile device in Direct Connect mode to
enter your Ustream account information into the f150.
Anyone with a web browser will be able view your video streams. Mobile users can install
the Ustream AP on their mobile devices.
(Search YouTube for videos about the f150 that explain this in greater detail.)
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Direct Mode (to Mobile or PC)
You will setup your f150 using the HP Ucam mobile (or PC) AP. Each f150 has a unique
Camera ID. (
U2-xxxxxx) A password is not required for first use. You may use the Setup
function in HP Ucam to enter a device password once you are connected.
Connect directly to your f150 -
iOS users:
Android users:
• Set camera to Direct Mode .
• On mobile, go to [Settings] [Wi-Fi]
Choose U2-xxxxx.
• Start the HP Ucam AP.
• Explore the functions.
• Set camera to Direct Mode .
• On mobile, activate WiFi connection.
• Start the HP Ucam AP.
• Explore the functions.
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Invert Image
(SD card required)
(SD card required)
Take Photos
Capture Video
Loop Recording
(SD card required)
• Retaining the last 10 minutes of recording.
(half-duplex voice communication)
Talk to your f150
• Press the mic icon and speak into your mobile - to the camera!
• The f150 microphone is mute while you are are speaking.
(multiple cameras)
Quad View
• Press to enable Quad View. (view up to four cameras)
• Select "1" to return to single camera view.
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Cloud Mode (stream to Internet)
Before using Internet Cloud Mode, you must setup your f150 camera. You must enter your
wireless network and Ustream (Cloud AP/Cloud Service) parameters into the camera using HP
Ucam. To do so, connect to your f150 using Direct Mode (see page 4).
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Start HP Ucam. Go to setup. Scroll down to "Cloud Setting."
1. Select the preferred WiFi network you wish to use and enter its WiFi password, if any.
This step enables the f150 camera to get on the local WiFi wireless network for Internet
access.
Next, you must enter your Cloud Server (Ustream) information.
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Press
then enter your Username (and/or email address) and password for the
Cloud AP you wish to use, such as Ustream. When completed press [Save to Camera]. This
will store your WiFi and Cloud AP information to the camera.
Once you have setup your camera there are two ways to connect it to a Cloud server:
1. Power on the camera. It will go to Direct Mode. Connect your mobile to the f150 in
Direct Mode. Start HP Ucam. Press on Setup. Press [Camera to Cloud]. The camera will switch
from Direct Mode to Clous Mode for live streaming to the Cloud.
2. Power on the camera. Press the mode button to select Cloud mode. The Cloud LED will
flash red while connecting to the Cloud. When the camera has sucessfully connected to the
Cloud, the LED will flash green, slowly. If the connection is unsucessful the Cloud LED will
flash fast-red. In that case, check your Cloud AP settings
Once your camera is connected to the Cloud you may view your Live Video at: www.ustream.tv
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Using the f150 with your PC
There is a PC APP application for Windows. Install PC APP on your wirelessly-connected PC and
then note that the functionality on the PC application is very similar to the mobile AP.
Install PC APP for PC from the Camera
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Connect your camera to your PC bu USB.
PC APP will AutoRun (if AutoRun activated automatically.)
If AutoRun is not activated Go to [My computer] search the f150 drive icon for the PC APP
installation executable.
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Once installed, PC APP will run. (If not double-click program icon)
Unplug the camera from USB for WiFi application, or keep it connected via USB for
additional USB applications.
Additional utility when connect by USB:
Note: While connected by USB, the [View] function on PC APP is disabled. Press camera Mode
button to switch between Mass Storage Mode and Webcam Mode.
Mass Storage Mode (default): (LED indicator is orange)
1. You may transfer Video and Photo files from camera to your PC
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Go to [Album] Select video/photo Press [Save to PC].
2. Upload Videos/Photos to YouTube, Facebook or Youku
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Go to [Setup] [Upload Setting].
Enter Email/Username and Password.
Press [Save to PC].
Go to [Album] Select video/photo Press [Upload].
Webcam Mode: (LED Indicator is green)
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Close (exit) the PC APP program.
For video Instant Messaging (Skype or QQ), select "U2 video device" and "U2 audio device".
(For Win XP, select "video device")
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Control, Audible & Visual Indicators
Camera Control Functions
Power Off
Press Power button for 5 sec. to turn off.
Press both Mode and Record buttons for
5 seconds to restore default settings.
Restore Default
Settings
Press the Record button for 3 sec. to start loop recording and to
invert the image.
Dashboard Recording
Condition
Recording
LED Status Indicator
Slow flash, Green
# Beeps
One
One
Loop Recording
Charging
Slow flash, Orange
Slow flash, Red
Fully Charged
Two
Five, then
shutdown
Low Battery
Power Off
Flash Red every 5 sec (Warning)
Two
Auto Power Off
(5 mins idle)
Slow flash, Red
Slow flash, Red
Fast flash, Red
Two
Memory Full
SD Card Error
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Three
No Cloud AP
No Cloud Account
Direct-Mode Ready
Connecting Wireless
Streaming Video
Steady Green
Fast flash, Green
Slow flash, Green
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Trouble Shooting
Situation
Solution
Camera will not turn on
Battery power is low. Recharge the battery.
Press Power button for 5 sec. to turn off. Press Power
button twice to turn on.
Camera is frozen
No SD card, card is not seated, or card is full. SD is mot
recognized. Format the SD card using HP Ucam or try
another SD card.
Camera cannot record
Camera not found
Turn on camera, switch to Direct Mode. Press
"Refresh" on mobile or PC to scan again.
Press both Mode and Record buttons for 4 sec. to reset
the camera password, if used.
Forgot camera password
No live view on mobile
Move camera closer to mobile device.
Flickering segments on live view TV system setting (50Hz/60Hz) is incorrect.
AP or mobile Hotspot is not on.
No Cloud AP or Cloud AP SSID/Password is incorrect.
Camera is not in wireless area or, weak signal. Move
camera closer to AP or mobile Hotspot.
Cloud connection error
No Cloud account, or account info incorrect.
No internet or Cloud server is not accessible.
Cloud service may be blocked by network firewall.
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