Losfom Z01 Mini Body Camera User Manual

Losfom Z01 Mini Body Camera

Specifications

• Model: Z01
• Functions: Audio recording, video recording, photo taking, night vision
• Indicator lights: Red light for charging, green light for full charge, blue light for recording/taking photo/audio recording external speaker hole for playing ambient sounds
• Power button for powering on/off and starting/stopping video recording
• Reset the hole for resetting the camera if it crashes
• Menu button for entering menu settings
• TF card slot for inserting a compatible card

Basic Operation

• Charging
  To charge the camera, connect it to a power source using the standard cable. The camera can be charged whether it is on or off. When inserting it into power, the camera will automatically power on and the red indicator light will turn on. It takes approximately 3-5 hours to fully charge the camera, after which the indicator light will turn solid green.

• Power On/Off
  To power on the camera, push the power button down for 3 seconds in the power- off state. The camera will turn on and enter the standby mode of real-time monitoring. In standby mode, push and hold the power button down for 3 seconds to turn off the device.

• Take Photo
  To take a photo, ensure the camera is powered on. Press the audio record button to start/end the audio recording in the power-off/on the state. Press the play button/confirm/OK button to enter the photo mode. Press the volume+ button to increase the volume and turn on/off the IR light. Press the volume- button to decrease the volume and select downwards in the menu. Press the play button/confirm/OK button to take a photo.

• Video Recording
  To start video recording, ensure the camera is powered on. Slide the power button up to start video recording in the powering on/off state. Slide it to the middle position to save the recorded video.

• Audio Recording
  To start an audio recording, ensure the camera is powered on. Press the audio record button to start/end the audio recording in the power-off/on the state.

• Night Vision
  To turn on/off the night vision mode, ensure the camera is powered on. Press the volume+ button to turn on/off the IR light.

• LCD Off Mode/Auto Power Off
  To turn off the screen display, press the return/off-screen button. The screen can be turned back on by pressing any button. The camera also has an auto power-off feature that will automatically turn off the device after a certain period of inactivity.

• Files View/Playback
  To view/playback files, ensure the camera is powered on. Press the play button/confirm/OK button to enter playback mode. Use the volume+ and volume- buttons to select the previous/next file. Short press the play button/confirm/OK button to play/pause the file.

• File Delete/Protection
  To delete/protect files, ensure the camera is powered on. Press the menu button to enter the menu setting. Use the volume+ and volume buttons to select the file delete/protection option. Press the play button/confirm/OK button to confirm the selection.

• File Transfer/Connect Computer
  To transfer files or connect the camera to a computer, ensure the camera is powered on. Use a compatible cable to connect the camera to the computer.

• Reset
  If the camera crashes, use a pin to press the reset hole to reset the camera.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How do I format the card on the camera?
• A: When first using or changing the card, please format it on the camera. To format the card, ensure the camera is powered on. Long press the menu button to enter the menu setting. Use the volume+ and volume- buttons to select the format option. Short press the play button/confirm/OK button to confirm and format the card.
• Q: How often should I charge the A30 mini camera if idle for a long time?
• A: If idle for a long time, please charge the A30 mini camera every 3 months.

PREFACE
We sincerely thank you for using our company’s product. Thanks for choosing our mini camera. This manual is the introduction of the Z01 Mini body camera which includes its functions, features, external structure, operation, and caution items. Before using the product, please read the user Manual carefully and keep it properly.

Structure Diagram

Basic Operation

Note:
Please format the card on the camera first when first using or changing the card.

• Power on the camera (not on the record video/ audio state);
• Long press the button to enter the menu setting, and select the “format” option via and buttons;
• Short press and buttons to select “OK” and short press the button to confirm.

Charging

Warm Tips:
It’s normal if it has a certain hot when charging. The screen of the recorder will display a text prompt when low battery and please charge it in time. If idle the A30 mini camera for a long time, please Charge it every 3 months.

Charge it with the standard cable. It could be charged correctly as you connect it to your charger or a working computer whether your device is on or off. inserting it into power, the camera would be powered on automatically, and the red indicator would show up and stay. after a full of charge 3-5 hours, the indicator will turn sturdy green.

Power On/Off

In the power-off state, push the button down for 3 seconds, the recorder is turned on then enters the standby mode of real-time monitoring. In standby mode, push the power button down and hold it for 3 seconds to turn off the device.

Take Photo

Press the button, turn to the photo preview interface, and press the button to take photos. When video recording, the camera couldn’t snapshots at the same time.

• Take phone Icon
• Exposure
• Automatic white
• balance
• Picture mode
• Photo number
• Photo size
• Photo quality
• Memory card status
• Battery level

Video Recording

Method 1:
In the power-off state, push up the video record button to power on the device and start the video recording, the blue indicator flashes. Then push the button down to a middle position to save the current file and stop video recording. The blue indicator goes off and the interface turns to the video just recorded.

Method 2:
In the standby preview interface, push the video button up to start the video recording, and the blue indicator flashes. While recording, push the button down to a middle position to save the current file and stop video recording. The blue indicator goes off and the interface turns to the video just recorded.

Video Mode Display

1. Working Blue Indicator
2. Video Icon
3. Loop Record 10Min
4. Video Status Indicate
5. Exposure Compensation
6. System Date&Time
7. Video Recording Length
8. Video Resolution

Audio Recording

Method 1:
In the power-off state, push up the audio record button to power on the device and start the audio recording, the blue indicator flashes; Push the button down to save the current file and stop the audio recording. The indicator goes off and the interface goes to the audio file page.

Method 2:
In the standby preview interface, push the audio button up to start the audio recording, and the blue indicator flashes; Push the button down to save the current file and stop the audio recording. The indicator goes off and the interface goes to the audio file page.

Night Vision

• Clear recording in an infrared mode in the dark.
• In standby/video/photo mode, short press the “Volume+ ” button to switch to night vision mode manually.
• Press it again the real-time image turns to colored.

LCD Off Mode / Auto Power Off

This device has a power-saving mode function. By default, it will automatically enter the LCD Off mode after 5 minutes without any operation. Then short press any key to light up the screen. (The “LCD Off” could be set to 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, off in the menu.) Also, a short pressing of the return button could turn off the screen display in any status, except in the menu setting. Short press any button to light up the display.

On standby, it will shut down after your set time. (The “Auto power off” could be set to 1 minute, 3 minutes, off in the menu.)

Files View /Playback

Powering on, short press the button to switch to the playback mode, then press and buttons to select the file needed to view, press the button to play the file, and short press again could pause. (Short press to return or exit.) When playing, press and buttons could adjust the volume of playing.

Note:
Press and buttons when in the playback mode, and it will show a video file, picture file, and audio file, then video and audio file short press to play the file, but the picture file is a jpg, It’s static if you short press the button.

File Delete/Protection

Methods to delete the recorded files

Method 1: Deletion from the camera
In playback mode, (Short press to enter playback when standby.) press buttons to select the file that needs to be deleted, long press the button to the option of “Delete” and “Protect”, press and the buttons to confirm the “Delete Current”/”Delete All” choice, and press to choose “OK” to delete the files.

Note:
The marked as protected video when the recording couldn’t be deleted. If unlocked, still could be deleted.

Method 2: Deletion from the PC side
Connecting the camera to the computer, press and buttons to choose the “Mass Storage” of the camera and press the button to confirm. Read the camera disk, and choose to copy or delete the recorded file on the PC.

File Protection

Note:
The lock/protect option could only be valid for VIDEO files. The loop record can’t cover your protected video file when locking it

In playback mode, (Short press to enter playback when standby.) press buttons to select the video file needed to be protected, long press the button to select the file needed to be protected, press buttons to confirm the “Protect” choice, and press to confirm the “Lock Current” or “Lock All” choice, and press to save.

File Transfer/ Connect Computer
Connect the camera to the computer with a standard USB cable. The recorder shows “Mass Storage”, indicating that it is successfully connected to the computer and the camera disk can be read.

Video files, photo files, and audio files are all stored in the DCIM folder.

• Video format: MOV
• Photo format: JPG
• Audio format: WAV

Reset

When the device crashes or stops working due to improper operation or other special reasons, please press the button to reset the device. Then re-power on the camera to check.

Indicator Light

• When charging or connecting to the computer, the red light shows and is steady on, and the green light stays on when fully charged.
• The blue indicator light flashes in the video recording.
• The blue indicator light keeps on for 2 seconds and then goes out when taking photos.
• The blue indicator light flashes in the audio recording.
• The Indicator light could be turned off in the menu setting.

Abnormal Alarm

This device has two alarm prompts for abnormal conditions, namely:

• A text prompt will appear on the screen of the recorder when low battery.
• A text prompt will appear on the screen of the recorder when full memory / No TF card is inserted.

System Setting

After powering on the device/ in standby, press the button to enter the menu setting, press and buttons to select the options to change, then press the button to confirm. Option Details are as follows:

3M/ 2MHD/ 1.3M/ VGA

| 21M
Date & Time| Can be edited| /
Motion Detection| Off/ On| Off
Loop Recording| Off/ 1Min/ 2Min/ 3Min/ 5Min/ 10Min| 10Min
Image Rotation| Off/ On| Off
Exposure compensation| +2.0, +5/3, +4/3, +1.0, +2/3,

+1/3, +0.0, -1/3, -2/3, -1.0, -4/3,

-5/3, -2.0

| +0.0
Format| Format all the files in the TF card| /
Language| English| English
Auto power off| Off/ 1 Min/ 3 Min| Off
LCD Off| Off/ 1Min/2Min/ 3Min/ 5Min/ 10Min| 5Min
Indicator light| Off/ On| On
Version| Date| /
Default| Restore all settings to a default value.| /

Specifications

continuously, max every 10 with video is saved as one file.
Motion Detection| Support
Date/Time Stamp| Support
Loop Recording| Support; Off/1Min/ 2Min/ 3Min/ 5Min/ 10Min
Live Playback| Play/ pause/ fast-ward/ backward your saved videos, photos & audio.
Power Saving Mode| Turn off the screen/device to save power in recording/standby mode.
Prompt| Indicator/Screen Display
Microphone| Built-in microphone
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Speaker| Built-in speaker
Connection| High-speed Micro USB 2.0
Battery| 2200mAH / 3.8V lithium battery
Recording Time| 8- 10H（1080P, IR Off, Screen Off）
Input Voltage| Micro USB 5V/1A to 1.2A
Working Temperature| -10°C to 55°C
Size| 96mmx37mmx16mm

Troubleshooting

It can delete files directly on the screen?
In playback mode, press the button to the option of “Delete” and “Protect”, press the buttons to confirm the “Delete Current”/”Delete All” choice, and press “OK” to delete the files.

Can’t turn on or camera crashes, no response to keystrokes?

1. Please charge it for a least half an hour then turn it on.
2. Press the Reset button once, then restart.

A black screen appears after powering on

1. The screen may enter the power-saving mode after pushing the return button mistakenly.
   • Press any button again to light up the screen display;
2. Press the Reset button once then restart the camera.
3. Check whether the“ LCD Off” is turned on in the menu,
   • If you want the display is always on, please enter the menu to set the “ LCD Off” option to Off. The “ LCD Off” option can be set to off/1 min/2 min/3min/5 min/ 10min.
   • If the issue remains, maybe the display screen is defective, contact after-sale for service.

Incorrect system date and time
Just set your date and time again in the menu settings. Long press the button to enter the menu setting, press and buttons to find “Date/Time”, press the button to enter, press and buttons to change then press the button to confirm.

The computer prompts “Please reconnect the device”./ The camera dish can’t be recognized by the computer

1. Use another compatible USB cable to try again.
2. Check whether the camera USB interface or computer USB port is damaged.
3. If the issue remains, contact after-sale for service.

The screen displays a red color.

1. Please press the button twice to reset the lens.
2. Maybe the lens of the device malfunctioned, contact after-sale for service.

Customer Service

Losfom is always dedicated to offering the best service to our valuable customers. To reach customer service, please e-mail us at our official Email address: support01@losfom.com

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