hp f490w Car Camcorder User Manual

hp f490w Car Camcorder

Product Information

The f490w Car Camcorder is a device designed for recording videos while driving. It comes with various features and is compatible with the Go Moto Plus App for easy control and management of recordings. The package includes all the necessary components for installation and operation.

Features

• High-quality video recording
• Wi-Fi connectivity for app control
• Emergency recording mode
• Parking mode
• OTA firmware upgrade capability

Package Contents

• f490w Car Camcorder
• Mounting bracket
• Memory card
• Power cable
• User manual

Product Overview
The f490w Car Camcorder is a compact device that can be easily mounted on the windshield of your car. It records high-quality videos and offers various settings and modes for different recording scenarios. The camcorder also features LED indicators for status notifications.

Product Usage Instructions

Storage Media
To use the f490w Car Camcorder, you need to insert a memory card. Follow the steps below:

1. Insert the memory card into the designated slot on the camcorder.
2. To remove the memory card, gently push it in and release. The card will pop out for easy removal.

Installation
Follow these steps to install the camcorder:

1. Mount the camcorder to the windshield using the provided mounting bracket.
2. Adjust the camcorder to ensure a proper view of the road.

Connecting to Power
Connect the camcorder to power using the provided power cable.

LED Indicator
The camcorder has LED indicators to provide visual feedback on its status. Refer to the user manual for detailed information on the different LED indicators and their meanings.

Power on/off and Reset
The camcorder can be powered on/off using the designated buttons. It also has a reset button for troubleshooting purposes.

Setting Go Moto Plus App
To set up and use the Go Moto Plus App with the camcorder, follow these steps:

1. Download the Go Moto Plus App from the respective app store.
2. Establish a Wi-Fi connection between your mobile device and the camcorder.
3. Open the Go Moto Plus App and follow the instructions in the user manual for further setup and operation.

Refer to the user manual for detailed information on using the app, including accessing the main screen, playback, delete, download, camera settings, and album.

Use the Camcorder
Once the camcorder is installed and set up, you can start using it for recording videos while driving. Follow these instructions:

1. Perform initial settings as described in the user manual.
2. Start recording by pressing the designated button on the camcorder.
3. In case of emergencies, activate emergency recording mode.
4. Explore the picture-in-video feature for capturing images while recording videos.
5. Utilize the parking mode for enhanced surveillance when the vehicle is parked.

OTA Firmware Upgrade

• The camcorder supports OTA (Over-The-Air) firmware upgrades. Refer to the user manual for instructions on how to perform firmware upgrades.
• For detailed technical specifications, refer to the “Specification” section in the user manual.

About This Guide
The content in this document is for information purpose and is subject to change without prior notice. We have made every effort to ensure that this User Guide is accurate and complete. However, no liability is assumed for any errors or omissions that may have occurred. The manufacturer reserves the right to change the technical specifications without prior notice.

Regulatory Notices
This document provides country- and region-specific non-wireless and wireless regulatory notices and compliance information for your product. Some of these notices may not apply to your product.

Prohibition of Co-location
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

WEEE Notice
Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and/or Battery by users in private households in the European Union

This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this cannot be disposed of as a household waste. You must dispose of your waste equipment and/or battery by handling it over to the applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and/or battery. For more information about recycling of this equipment and/or battery, please contact your city office, the shop where you purchased the equipment or your household waste disposal service. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and environment.

CE Regulatory Notice

• The product herewith complies with the requirements of the IEC 62368-1:2018, the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, and the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
• EU Health Protection: This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
• Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion.
• Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

Notes on Installation

1. Please measure the front windshield viewing area, make sure not to block driver’s front view, install the camcorder below the rearview mirror (the central, higher right position of the front windshield). And we recommend that the sky and the land occupied by the screen 50%, fix the car holder and then adjust the camcorder so that the lane is aligned with the screen.
2. Make sure that the lens is within the wiping range of the windscreen wiper to ensure a clear view even when it rains.
3. Do not touch the lens with your fingers. Finger grease may be left on the lens and will result in unclear videos or pictures. Clean the lens on a regular basis.
4. Do not install the camcorder on a tinted window. Doing so may damage the tint film.
5. Make sure that the installation position is not hindered by the tinted window.
6. This product is suitable for light windshield or light color heat-resistant film windows , it will affect video quality if install it on the dark windows or dark heat-resistant film windows.
7. Use the products of the attached power charger only, please do not use other brand power charger, in order to avoid equipment burn.

Caution

• Due to local laws and vehicles safety considerations, do not operate the camcorder while driving.
• Set up date and time accurately before you use this camcorder.
• The firmware function in the camcorder is for reference only, drivers are advised to exercise discretion based on actual road conditions.
• This product is used only for non-commercial use, within the maximum limits permitted by applicable law. We do not take any responsibilities for the loss of use of the product.
• Wi-Fi Signals are unable to pass through the building. The max limit of signal transmission is 5m.
• Wi-Fi Operation Channel: Ch1~Ch13
• The product employs wireless data communication which may interfere, or be interfered by, a near-by camcorder.
• Never use this camcorder in the vicinity of a microwave oven or at places where there is radio interference.
• Radio wave reception may be worsened in specific environments.
• Please be advised that if another camcorder is also using the same 2.4GHz band as this product, the processing speed of both camcorders may slow down.
• This camcorder gets warm when in use; this is normal.
• Improper use or operation of the product may result in damage of the product or its accessories and void the warranty.
• The radio frequency (RF) generated by this RF electronic camcorder may cause adverse effects on the operation of other electronic camcorders and result in malfunctioning. Wireless transmitters and circuitry may also interfere with other electronic camcorders. Therefore, do observe the following precautions:
  • Aircraft: Never use a radio transmitter when you are in an airplane. Please switch off the Wi-Fi function of the camcorder.
  • Vehicle: The radio frequency transmitted by this camcorder may affect the electronic system in a motorized vehicle. Please consult the manufacturer or dealer of your vehicle on the possible effect.
  • Pacemaker: In order to prevent any potential interference to a pacemaker, anyone who uses a pacemaker should be advised, that, when using this camcorder, a minimum distance of 15cm (6 inch) should be kept between the camcorder and the pacemaker; and never put this camcorder in a chest pocket. In case of any doubt of interference, switch off the camcorder immediately.
  • Medical Camcorder: If you use a personal medical camcorder, consult the camcorder manufacturer or your physician to confirm if your camcorder is sufficiently shielded from the RF transmission of this camcorder.
  • Medical Facilities: Hospitals and medical institutes may use facilities that are sensitive to an external RF energy. Observe such instructions when the medical care personnel or any posted sign requests you to switch off any camcorder that may interfere the radio frequency.
  • Explosion sites or any location with a posted sign: In order to prevent interfering with an explosion activity, observe all the signage and instructions in the Explosion Area or in a zone with a “Switch Off 2-way Radios” sign by switching off camcorders that may interfere with the radio frequency.
• HP Inc. is NOT responsible for the loss of any data/content during operation.

Before you start using the product, it is assumed that you agree to the above statement.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this advanced Car Camcorder. This product is specifically designed for real time video recording when driving.

Features

• Super HD 1296p (2304×1296)
• Built-in Wi-Fi, preview and playback the files from app
• Parking Mode
• Wide angle lens
• Collision Detection, when a collision is detected, the camcorder will automatically trigger the emergency recording

Package Contents

The package contains the following items. In case there is any missing or damaged item, contact your dealer immediately.

Product Overview

Get Start

Storage Media

Insert the Memory Card
Insert memory card with the pins facing forward, see the picture as below:

Remove the Memory Card
If the camcorder is power on, please power off first and wait for the procedure of switching off the camcorder completed before removing the memory card.

Note:

1. Do not remove or insert the memory card when the camcorder is turned on. This may damage the memory card.
2. Support microSD class 10 and memory storage 16GB or above (support up to 128GB).
3. Please use this car camcorder to format the microSD card before the initial use.
4. Periodically format the microSD card (recommended period: once a month).

Install

Mount the Camcorder to Windshield

1. Put the electrostatic sticker onto the suggested area on the windshield. Before putting the sticker, please wipe and clean the windshield. During the installation, please make sure the bubbles in between the sticker and the window are all gone.
2. Peel off the protective plastic sheet from the adhesive pad.
3. Place and press the bracket firmly onto the electrostatic sticker on the windshield window. Make sure the base is securely locked in place.

Adjust the Camcorder

1. Adjust the view angle.
2. Make sure the camcorder is securely locked in place.

Connecting to Power

Use only the attached power adapter to activate the camcorder.

1. Connect one end of power connector to mini USB port of the camcorder. USB port input DC5V/1A.
2. Plug the other end of car adapter to the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle. Once the vehicle engine is started, the camcorder automatically turns on. Car adapter input DC 12/24V.

LED Indicator

Power on/off and Reset

Auto Power on/off

• Once start the car engine, the camcorder will automatically power on and start recording.
• Once the car engine shuts down, the camcorder automatically saves the recording and turns off the power.

Reset
Use a pin to pin the reset hole.

Setting Go Moto Plus App

Download

• The camcorder allows you to connect to the smart phone via the app. When using for the first time, install the [Go Moto Plus] app for your smart phone.
• Scan below QR code or download Go Moto Plus app from Google Play or App Store.

APP layout and features may be changed subject to different software versions. Please refer to Google Play or APP Store for updates.

Wi-Fi Connection

1. Starts the engine, and the camcorder will auto power on and record.
2. Using the Wi-Fi function of your smartphone and search for the camcorder’s ID ”hp_f490w_xx_xxxx” (the last 4 digits are system random numbers). Enter default password 12345678.

Note:

1. Wi-Fi connection in between with the smartphone and camcorder must be within 5 meters of open space.
2. The language of the Go Moto Plus app will be consistent with your smartphone, beyond the language options, the app will be activated with default language.
3. Supports OS: Android 9.0 or higher, iOS 13 or higher, Harmony 2 or higher.

Use Go Moto Plus App

• Tap [Go Moto Plus] icon to launch the app. The main screen will pop up. Follow the below instruction to operate this application.

Set Up and Operate Camcorder
Tap “Access Camera” to enter main screen for set up and operate camcorder.

Main Screen

Note:
The camcorder will synchronize the date/time with the smart smartphone once the app.

Playback, Delete, Download
You can use this feature to playback or delete the file saved in the camcorder, or to download the file from the camcorder to your smartphone.

1. Tap the icon [Camera File], the camcorder will stop recording.
2. The files saved in the camcorder will be displayed on your smartphone. There are Loop, Snapshot and Locked three folders. Tap the image and it will start to playback.
3. Tap the right top corner “Select” and pick up the files that you want to delete or download, and tap the icon in the screen bottom to execute.

Note:

1. If you find the video playback without audio, please check if you turn on Voice Record on the Setting. If you do turn it on, it means the smartphone itself doesn’t support video decoding. It’s not the problem of the file. We recommend you to install a free app software such as VLC to playback the file.
2. Deleted files cannot be recovered. Ensure the files have been backed up before deletion.
3. More files to be read or downloaded, you are recommended to take out the microSD card from the camcorder and use a computer.

Camera Setting
You can use this feature to set up most of your camcorder options.

1. Tap icon [Camera Setting].
2. Refer to the below table for details of menu items and available menu options.

Camera Volume

Setting

|

Setting volume

|

1~10

Record

Interval

| Save respective video files in a

length of the selected duration.

| 1 min / 2 min /

3 min

Collision Detection| Set up sensitivity level of collision detection.| Off / High / Mid / Low

Format

| To format the memory card, all

the files in the camcorder will be deleted.

|

Yes / Cancel

Resolution| Set up resolution of recording video| 1296p (30fps) 1080p (30fps)

Anti-flicker

| Domestic power supply varies by area. It is recommended that you should check the “Table of voltage and frequency of different countries” for the

correct setting.

|

50Hz / 60Hz

Parking Mode

| If one of parking mode is activated, the camcorder will enter parking mode 10 seconds after disconnect the external power.

*Require to install ACC cable.

|

12H / 24H / Off

---|---|---
Wi-Fi

Password

| To set up Wi-Fi password|
Default| Return to factory default setting.| Yes / Cancel
Firmware

Version

| Indicates the current

camcorder’s firmware version.

|

Album
You can use this feature to playback or delete the file that you download in your smartphone. The files in the Album can be reviewed without connecting with a camcorder.

1. Tap icon [Album]. (It will stop recording if the camcorder is connected.)
2. Tap the file that you want to playback, delete or edit.

Note:

1. Deleted files cannot be recovered. Ensure the files have been backed up before deletion.
2. If you find the downloaded files unable to playback or without audio, which means the smartphone itself does not support the video decoding. It’s not the problem of the file. We recommend you to install one free App software such as VLC to playback the file.

Use the Camcorder

Initial Setting
Before use the camcorder, use smart smartphone’s Wi-Fi to connect with the camcorder and open the Go Moto Plus app to synchronize date/time.

Recording

• Once start the car engine, the camcorder will automatically power on and start recording.
• Recording will automatically stop when the engine is switched off.

Note:

1. Some vehicle power supply would not turn on/off automatically with the car engine start, if the camcorder cannot automatically power on/off with the car engine, please manually connect the power supply with the vehicle power, and then power on, or manually power off the camcorder and then release the connector with the car power supply.
2. It can be configured to save a video file for every 1, 2, or 3 minutes of recording.
3. All the videos and photos are saved in the memory card, if the memory card is full, loop recording will generally overwrite the oldest video file.

Emergency Recording

1. If the Collision Detection function is enabled and a collision is detected, the camcorder will automatically trigger the emergency recording. The emergency file is created as a new file and saved in the Emergency folder, which will be protected to avoid being overwritten by normal loop recording. The emergency recording’s file length is the same as the Recording Interval Setting. When the emergency recording length reaches the setting, the system will return to the normal recording mode.
2. To manually lock the file as an emergency, press the button to start the emergency recording.

Note:
The emergency video folder will occupy 20% of available memory card capacity. When the emergency video folder is full, the oldest emergency file will be automatically deleted by the newest emergency file.

Picture in Video
You can also use this camcorder to take snapshots of the current scene.

1. Open Go Moto Plus app.
2. Tap icon.
3. “Picture Success” will be heard and which means snapshot is done.

Note:

1. The screen shots image resolution quality is 1920x1080p.
2. The picture resolution is limited by the speed of the target object and changes in ambient lighting. The photograph function is better used for taking still pictures in accident scenes or when the car is stopped to wait for a traffic light.

Parking Mode
To monitor the vehicle when it is parked, you can activate Parking Mode.

Before you activate Parking Mode, it is required to install ACC cable through professional car service shop.

1. Open Go Moto Plus app.
2. Tap icon, “Stop Recording” will be heard, and you will enter Menu Setting.
3. Set up Parking Mode 12 hours or 24 hours. After setting, return to preview page.
4. When car’s engine is shut down, the camcorder will announce “Start Timelapse Recording” and then enter parking mode. When the collision is detected, the emergency recording will be triggered.
5. When car’s engine again starts, the camcorder will disable parking mode and resume normal loop recording.

Note:

1. ACC cable is not included in the package. Please ask for more information from your distributor.
2. “Parking Mode” option will appear in Menu Setting only when ACC cable is installed.
3. The video file taken in this mode is same as normal loop recording mode. It will be saved in the “Video” folder. And the emergency file will be saved in the “Emergency” folder. The file size is according to Record Interval setting.
4. Parking Mode is taking videos in Timelapse format. The camcorder is continuously recording by one second one frame. For example, 30 minutes recording will be saved in one minute.

OTA Firmware Upgrade

Connect Wi-Fi of the camcorder and smart phone, open the app. If there is a new firmware published, the screen will show notification as below.

Follow the app instruction,

1. Tap “Upgrade Now”note1 to download the new firmware to smart phonenote2. (Figure1)
2. When download is completed, screen will show “Upgrade file has been downloaded”. Make sure smart phone Wi-Fi is connected with camcorder, then, tap the “Upgrade Now” on the right bottom corner. Then, the new firmware will be sent from smart phone to the camcorder. (Figure2)
3. When the file is dispatched successfully, screen will show “SENT”. The camcorder will then re-boot and automatically upgrade the firmware. After firmware is upgraded, the camcorder will power off.
4. Manually power on the camcorder, and it will work in the latest firmware.

Note:

1. If tap “Remind me later”, the app notification will pop up every time when the camcorder is connected.
2. When the smart phone’s Wi-Fi is occupied by the camcorder, iOS system will auto switch to cellular data, and the network is still useable; but, Android system won’t. Please attention the following notices to upgrade new firmware.
3. iPhone User: Because the smart phone’s Wi-Fi is connected with the camcorder, iPhone will use cellular data to download the new firmware. If you don’t want to use cellular data to download, cut off the smart phone’s Wi-Fi connection with camcorder firstly, then connect with local area network. Then, open the app once again and tap “Upgrade Now” to download new firmware to smart phone.
4. Android User: Because the smart phone’s Wi-Fi is connected with the camcorder, Android phone has no network to download the file. Please cut off smart phone’s Wi-Fi connection with the camcorder firstly, and connect with local area network. Or, turn off the Wi-Fi, and use cellular data. Then, open the app once again and tap “Upgrade Now” to download new firmware to smart phone.

Specification

Video

| Resolution: 1296P/ 30 fps、1080P/ 30 fps
Format: TS

Picture

| Resolution: according to video resolution setting
Format: JPG
G-Sensor| 3 Axis G-force sensor
ISO| Auto
White Balance| Auto
Microphone| Built-in
Speaker| Built-in
Interface| Mini USB
Operation Temperature| 0° ~ 60° C
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Operation Humidity| 20 ~ 70% RH
Storage Temperature| -20° ~ 70° C
Dimension| 79 x 29.7 x 41.6 mm (Bracket is not included)
Weight| approximate 52g

Built-in IEEE 802.11b/g/n(HT20) Wi-Fi Chip: SSW101B

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