User manual GEONAUTE X-SNIPE 300

[. . . ] It does not, however, respond well to cleaning in open sea or deliberate subjection to underwater conditions. · Handle the product with care - do not drop it or subject it to strong impacts. · For improved safety, avoid turning the knobs while in action. [. . . ] 5 Readjust the direction of the viewfinder and then refasten the lock nut (as shown in diagram I). 15 EN FIRST USE 2-10732 - X Snipe - FR-ENp4-21:Notice - 10732 X Snipe 25/07/07 14:43 Page 16 Assembly on the bicycle using the handlebar support: 1 Place the bicycle support on the handlebar after sticking the adhesive rubber band to the inside of its ring 2 Fix the support with the aid of the screw and the fastening bolt 3 Slide the camera onto the bicycle support and fasten it with the nut bolt 4 Position the bicycle support to give it the correct slant, then fix that position by tightening the screw and the nut 5 Readjust the angle of the viewfinder by turning the support and the camera around the axis of the handlebar and then refasten the lock nut (as shown in diagram I) Optimise the watertightness of the X-Snipe 300. Although the X-snipe is splash resistant, it is not advisable to expose it to water. On the other hand, it is necessary to carry out punctilious preparation in order to optimise its watertightness 1 Unscrew the rear cover. 2 Apply silicone grease to the seal and the screw thread of the rear cover. Apply gently with the finger as uniformly as possible 3 Add an additional seal for double protection and reapply to this second joint some silicone grease as at stage 2. Water will trickle in if this is not correctly refastened. Use of the camera Go/stop After inserting the batteries, the camera is ready to function. Now press on the "go/stop" button for 2 seconds until you hear a double bleep. To switch off the camera after use, repeat the same operation : Keep the "go/stop" button pressed down for 2 seconds. Note : if the camera is connected to the PC, you will have to disconnect it from the PC to turn it off. Insert/remove the SD memory card N. B: Make sure that the X-Snipe is switched off before carrying out this operation. You can use on the X-Snipe 300 SD format memory cards with a capacity varying from 8MB to 2 GB. Insert the card: 1 Switch off the X-Snipe 300 2 Unscrew the plastic lid 3 Insert the SD card in the direction shown in the positioning lug 4 Screw the plastic cap on again and then light up the camera 16 2-10732 - X Snipe - FR-ENp4-21:Notice - 10732 X Snipe 25/07/07 14:43 Page 17 5 The available film time left on the SD card will then appear. If the Error symbol is shown, switch off the camera, remove the SD card and check that the card is not code protected and that it is in good condition. Remove the card: 1 Switch off the X-Snipe 300 2 Unscrew the plastic cap 3 Press on the SD card until it clicks, then remove the card Remove it carefully from its casing. 4 Replace the plastic cap. Shooting NB: As with any video camera, the stability of the cameraman is a key feature in the success of the film. Be careful not to move too much, not to move too quickly, not to film objects which are too close or too far away, or to change too quickly from distance to close focus. 1 focus precisely on the subject to be filmed. 2 Press on the video shutter release to begin recording (1 beep); the time which has elapsed for that sequence will be shown on the LCD screen. The length of the sequence filmed in this way will be shown for 3 seconds on the screen. [. . . ] Those limitations are imposed to ensure reasonable protection against intrusive interference within a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and emits radio energy frequencies and, if it has not been installed in accordance with the instructions, could provoke harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that it will produce no interference in any particular installation. [. . . ]