20210707 Vacos Cam and IR Version User Guide

Vaco’s Cam & IR Version
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About This Manual

The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the product. Pictures, charts, images, and all other information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information contained in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons. Please find the latest version on the company website. Please use this user manual under the guidance of professionals.

Legal Disclaimer

REGARDING THE PRODUCT WITH INTERNET ACCESS, THE USE OF THE PRODUCT SHALL BE WHOLLY AT YOUR OWN RISK. OUR COMPANY SHALL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ABNORMAL OPERATION, PRIVACY LEAKAGE, OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM CYBER ATTACKS, HACKER ATTACKS, VIRUS INSPECTIONS, OR OTHER INTERNET SECURITY RISKS; HOWEVER, OUR COMPANY WILL PROVIDE TIMELY TECHNICAL SUPPORT IF REQUIRED. SURVEILLANCE LAWS VARY BY JURISDICTION. PLEASE CHECK ALL RELEVANT LAWS IN YOUR JURISDICTION BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT YOUR USE CONFORMS TO THE APPLICABLE LAW. OUR COMPANY SHALL NOT BE ABLE IN THE EVENT THAT THIS PRODUCT IS USED FOR ILLEGITIMATE PURPOSES. IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THIS MANUAL AND THE APPLICABLE LAW, THE LATTER PREVAILS.

Regulatory Information

FCC compliance:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
RF Exposure Warning Statements:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment shall be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator & body.

EU Conformity Statement

This product and – if applicable – the supplied accessories too are marked with “CE” and comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and Amendment (EU)2015/863.

2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info

2013/56/EU (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific battery information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point.
For more information see: www.recyclethis.info

**** Cautions

Make sure the power supply voltage is correct before using the camera.
Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shock.
Do not touch sensor modules with fingers. If cleaning is necessary, use a clean cloth with a bit of ethanol and wipe it gently. If the camera will not be used for an extended period, replace the lens cap to protect the sensor from dirt. Do not aim the camera at the sun or extra bright places. Blooming or smearing may occur otherwise (which is not a malfunction), and affect the endurance of the sensor at the same time.
The sensor may be burned out by a laser beam, so when any laser equipment is in use, make sure that the surface of the sensor will not be exposed to the laser beam.
Do not place the camera in extremely hot, cold, or dusty, and do not expose it to high electromagnetic radiation.
To avoid heat accumulation, good ventilation is required for the operating environment.
The security camera supports outdoor and indoor use. Please make sure the camera power connector is waterproof.

What’s in the Box

Product Introduction

Preparation

Make sure your router supports a 2.4 GHz network and DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol which assigns an IP address dynamically to each device). The camera is only compatible with the 2.4 GHz network.
Your WiFi should be encrypted by WAP/WAP2, and make sure there are no special characters in the name and the password of WiFi.
Make sure your WiFi is connected and your phones or tablets have been connected to WiFi.
Search and download Vacos (for Vaco’s Cam) or Vaco’s Smart (for IR Version) in App Store or Google Play into your smartphones or tablets.

Create Your Vacos Account

New users need to sign up by email. Click Sign Up, follow the steps to complete the registration, and then log in. (Picture 1, 2, 3)

Set up the Device

Turn on the camera by pressing the reset button. Now the camera is in standby mode. When the LED indicator flashes red, the camera is ready for setting.

Note: If your camera won’t turn on, please charge it with a DC 5 V adapter or solar panel for 15 minutes. After that, reset the camera by pressing the reset button. You will hear a prompt tone after the reset succeeded.

Add the Device

Tap Add Device icon “+” to add your device and then choose Battery Camera. (Picture 4, 5)
Choose Next for the reset tips. (Picture 6)

Enter the WiFi password, and then click Next. (Picture 7)
A QR code will be shown on your phone. Please scan the QR code with the camera. (Picture 8, 9)

You’ll hear a prompt tone after the scan succeeded. Tap Next on the app. You will hear a prompt tone indicating WiFi connecting. When the app screen shows 100% connecting, the camera is connected to your WiFi. (Picture 10)

Note: Make sure the camera and QR code are in the same horizontal line, and the operating environment is bright enough.
To ensure the camera can scan the QR codes successfully, please turn off the Auto-Lock function of your phone. If the QR code scan fails, please request a video guide via email from our tech support at support@vacos.com.
When the camera is online, you can name your camera, and then click Done. (Picture 11)
Note: If the camera fails to connect the WiFi, please reset the camera and try again.
Now you can get a live view. (Picture 12)

Installation

There are 2 brackets for you to install the camera. The screw bracket is ideal for outdoor installation and the wall mount is preferable for indoor installation.

Mount the Camera Outdoors with the Screw Bracket

Please drill 3 holes based on the drill template. Make sure the installation position is at a thick wall made from hard materials such as concrete, brick, or stucco. Fix the bracket to the wall with the screws.

Screw the camera to the bracket. Make sure the camera is stable against external forces.

Adjust the camera for an ideal angle of view to cover your desired areas.

How to Charge the Camera

There is an indicator light near the camera lens. The indicator light would flash red and blue when the camera is being charged.

Charge the Camera with a Power Adapter

There is a USB interface at the backside of the camera. You can use the included power cable and a DC 5 V power adapter (not included) to plug the camera into an outlet for charging.

Charge the Camera with Vaco’s Solar Panel

Connect the camera to the solar panel for a non-stop power supply. You can also refer to the user manual of solar panels for more details.

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