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Contents
What's in the Box

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Your Brave 7 LE

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Getting Started

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Overview of Modes

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Customizing Your Brave 7 LE

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Connecting to the AKASO GO App

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Playing Back Your Content

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Deleting Your Content

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Offloading Your Content

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Maintaining Your Camera

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Maximizing Battery Life

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Battery Storage and Handing

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Remote Control

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Mounting Your Camera

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Contact Us

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What's in the Box

Brave 7 LE
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Waterproof Casex1

Battery Charger
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Batteryx2

USB Cable
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Remote Control
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Remote Control
Strap x 1

Bandagex4

Helmet Mount
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Helmet Mount 2
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Buckle Mount
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J-Hook Mountx1

E Mount
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C Mount
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D Mount
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F Mount
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A Mountx1

H Mountx1

Spannerx1

Tetherx5

Lens Clothx1

Double-Sided
Adhesive Tape x 2

Quick Start
Guide x 1
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ENYour Brave 7 LE
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1 Shutter / OK Button

5 USB/External Mic Port

2 Mode / Exit Button

6 HDMI Port

3 Front Screen

7 Lens4 Speaker

Note: If you purchased a Brave 7 LE with a micro USB port, the USB and
HDMI ports are reversed in position.

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8 Touchscreen

12 1/4-Inch Nut Hole

9 Charging Indicator

13 Battery Cover

10 Working Indicator

14 Memory Card Slot

11 Power / Wifi Button

Note: The camera does not record sounds when it is in the waterproof case.
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ENPreview Screen

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4K30

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1 Mode5 Battery Status

2 Recording Time/Photos Remaining

6 Audio Recording

3 Playback

7 Zoom Level

4 Current Shooting Mode

8 Settings

Shortcut Menu AccessOn the preview screen, swipe your ﬁnger from the bottom to the top of thescreen to easily access the shortcut menu to adjust settings including resolution,
quality, and image stabilization. Additionally, swipe your ﬁnger across the screen toscroll through the available options.
Resolution

High

4K30

2.7K60

MiddleLow

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Quick Lockscreen/Shutdown
On the preview screen, swipe down to access the shortcut menu. From there, you
can quickly lock the screen and turn oﬀ the camera. By tapping the Lock icon, you
can lock the screen in seconds. To unlock the screen, simply swipe right. Additionally,
you can quickly turn oﬀ the camera by tapping the Power icon.

Mode Menu AccessOn the preview screen, tap the mode icon on the screen to access the mode menu
screen. On this screen, tap the "Video" or "Photo" option to access the video or
photo mode menu. You will be able to select the desired video or photo mode fromthe available options.

Video

Video

Photo

Photo

NormalLoop
RecordTimeLapse

SingleBurst

TimeLapse

SlowMotion

FastMotion

Wifi

Self-TimeLong
Exposure

Wifi

Screen Switching
On the preview screen, press and hold the Mode button to switch between the front
screen and the touchscreen.
Note: You can't perform this operation while the camera is recording video; theabove instructions are speciﬁc to the touchscreen and will not apply to the front
screen.
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Getting Started
Welcome to your AKASO Brave 7 LE. To capture videos and photos, you need amemory card to start recording (sold separately).

Using Memory Cards
Please use brand name memory cards that meet these requirements:• U3• Capacity up to 256GB
Note:
1. Please format the memory card ﬁrst in this camera before using. To keep yourmemory card in good condition, reformat it on a regular basis. Reformatting
erases all your content, so please make sure to oﬄoad your photos and videos
before reformatting.
2. FAT32 format memory card stops recording when the ﬁle size reaches to 4GB,and starts to record again on a new ﬁle.

Powering on or oﬀ
To power on:
When the camera is turned oﬀ, press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds toturn it on. The camera beeps with the status light turning on. When information
appears on the display, your camera is on.
To power oﬀ:
When the camera is turned on, press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds toturn it oﬀ. The camera beeps with the status light going out.

Switching shooting modes

On the preview screen, tap the mode icon at the bottom of the screen to enter themode menu. From there, you can tap the "Video" or "Photo" option to access thevideo or photo mode menu. You will be able to select the desired video or photo mode
from the available options. To exit the mode menu, tap the "X" icon in the upper rightcorner.

Turning Wiﬁ on or oﬀ
On the preview screen, press the Power button or tap the Wiﬁ icon on the modemenu to turn on Wiﬁ. To turn oﬀ Wiﬁ, simply press the Power button again.
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Overview of Modes
There are 6 modes of this camera: Video, Photo, Playback, System Setup, Video Setup,and Photo Setup.
Video Mode
The camera is in Video mode by default when it's turned on.
In Video mode, press the shutter button to record video at the set resolution andframe rate. To stop recording video, simply press the Shutter button again. You canalso tap the Zoom icon on the screen to adjust the zoom level.
Photo ModeOn the preview screen, press the Mode button or swipe your ﬁnger across the screen toswitch to Photo Mode. In this mode, press the Shutter button to take a photo at the set
photo resolution. You can also tap the Zoom icon on the screen to adjust the zoom level.
Playback ModeOn the preview screen, tap the Playback icon in the bottom left corner to enter Playback
Mode. Alternatively, press the Mode button twice followed by the Shutter button toenter this mode. In this mode, select the video or photo ﬁle you would like to watch forplayback.
System Setup Mode
To enter System Setup Mode, ﬁrst enter the camera's settings screen by pressing theMode button or tapping the Settings icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Second, tap the Setup icon on the settings screen. In this mode, you're free to conﬁgure
the system settings.
Video Setup ModeOn the preview screen, press the Mode button 3 times or tap the Video Setup icon on
the settings screen to enter the Video Setup Mode. In this mode, you're free to conﬁgure
the video settings.
Photo Setup ModeOn the preview screen, press the Mode button 4 times or tap the Photo Setup icon on
the settings screen to enter Photo Setup Mode. In this mode, you're free to conﬁgure
the photo settings.
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Customizing Your Brave 7 LE
Video Shortcut Menu
1. Normal Video
Normal Video is the default video mode.
2. Loop Record
1 Min/3 Min/5 Min (Default setting: 1 Min)This option allows you to set the video length before recording loop videos. For
instance, if you set "Loop Record" to "3 Min", the camera will save video ﬁles every
3 minutes. When the memory is full, new video ﬁles will overwrite the old ones toensure continuous recording.
3. Time Lapse
1 Sec/3 Sec/5 Sec/10 Sec/30 Sec/1 Min (Default setting: 5 Sec)This option lets you set the interval at which the camera captures a frame of video inTime Lapse Video. The camera will create video from frames captured at the speciﬁc
interval and condense long events into shorter videos.
Note: Time lapse videos are captured without audio.
4. Time Lapse Duration
Unlimited/5 Min/10 Min/15 Min/20 Min/30 Min/60 Min (Default setting: Unlimited)
This option lets you set the duration of the video captured in Time Lapse Video mode.
5. Slow Motion
2.7K 2X/1080P 4X/720P 4X (Default setting: 2.7K 2X)
In Slow Motion mode, the camera captures footage at your chosen resolution andspeed ratio, but it saves the video at a playback rate of 30 fps. This ensures that on
playback, the video displays in a captivating slow-motion eﬀect.
6. Fast Motion
2x/4x/6x/10x/15x (Default setting: 2x)
This setting allows you to select the speed at which the video is sped up in Fast Motion
Mode. The camera will capture steady and smooth fast-motion videos that appear to
be moving faster than in real-time, making it ideal for use in fast-moving scenes.

Photo Shortcut Menu
1. Single PhotoSingle Photo is the default photo mode.

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2. Burst Photo
3 shots/7 shots/15 shots/30 shots (Default setting: 3 shots)
This option lets you set the number of photos to be taken per second in Burst
Photo mode. The camera will continuously capture photos at the set shot, making
Burst Photo mode ideal for capturing dynamic and fast-paced activities.
3. Time Lapse
3 Sec/5 Sec/10 Sec/30 Sec/1 Min (Default setting: 3 Sec)This option lets you set the time interval at which the camera captures photos inTime Lapse Photo mode. The camera will take a sequence of photos at designatedintervals.
4. Time Lapse Duration
Unlimited/5 Min/10 Min/15 Min/20 Min/30 Min/60 Min (Default setting: Unlimited)
This option lets you set the duration of photos captured in Time Lapse Photo mode.
5. Self-Timer
Delay 2s/Delay 5s/Delay 10s (Default setting: Delay 2s)
Self-Timer Mode gives a delay between pressing the shutter release and the
shutter's ﬁring. This option lets you set the countdown before the camera takes aphoto in Self-timer mode.
6. Long Exposure
1 Sec/2 Sec/5 Sec/8 Sec/30 Sec/60 Sec (Default setting: 1 Sec)This option lets you set the exposure time in Long Exposure Mode. The camera willtake photos until the set time comes to the end.
Note: Ensure camera stability throughout the entire exposure duration.

Video Setup
1. Video Resolution
4K30fps/2.7K60fps/2.7K30fps/1080P120fps/1080P60fps/1080P30fps /720P240fps/720P120fps/720P60fps
Conﬁgure the resolution settings before recording videos. The camera records up to
4K 30fps videos.
Note: Capturing high-resolution or high-fps videos in warm environments can cause
the camera to heat up and consume more power.
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2. Voice Record
Oﬀ/On (Default setting: On)
When Voice Record is disabled, the camera will record video without audio. You canchoose to turn it on or oﬀ.
3. Image Stabilization
Oﬀ/On (Default setting: Oﬀ)
Image Stabilization can eﬃciently smooth out the lens shakes, resulting in smoothand clear videos. This feature is ideal for use in capturing scenes involving activities
like riding, skating, and handheld use.
Note: Image stabilization is not available when the video resolution is set to1080P120fps, 720P240fps, and 720P120fps; it will also be disabled when Distortion
Calibration or when Auto Low Light is enabled.
4. Video Quality
High/Middle/Low (Default setting: Middle)
Adjust the level of details in your captured videos.
5. Wind Noise Reduction
Oﬀ/On (Default setting: Oﬀ)
Wind Noise Reduction eﬀectively minimize the ambient wind noise during video
recordings for clearer audio capture.
6. Auto Low LightOﬀ / On (Default setting: Oﬀ)
This option automatically adapts camera settings based on lighting conditions todeliver optimal performance in low-light situations. It eliminates the need for manualadjustments, even when transitioning between bright and dark environments.
Note: Auto Low Light is not available for 30fps frame rates; It will also be disabled
when Image Stabilization is enabled.
7. EV-2.0/-1.0/0/+1.0/+2.0 (Default setting: 0)
By default, your camera uses the entire image to determine the appropriate exposurelevel. However, exposure lets you select an area that you want the camera toprioritize when determining exposure. This setting is particularly useful in shots
where an important region might otherwise be over or underexposed.
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8. Metering
Center/Multi (Default setting: Multi)
The metering mode refers to the way in which the camera determines exposure.
9. Date StampOﬀ/Date/Date & Time (Default setting: Date & Time)
A watermark will be added to the video based on your preferred settings. For example,
if you choose the Date & Time option, the current date and time will be stamped onyour video. You can choose to disable this setting by selecting the "Oﬀ" option.

Photo Setup
1. Photo Resolution
20MP/16MP/14MP/10MP/8MP/5MP/2MP (Default setting: 20MP)
Set the photo resolution before capturing photos. This camera is capable ofcapturing up to 20MP photos.
2. Image Quality
High/Middle/Low (Default setting: High)
Adjust the level of details in your captured photos.
3. ISO
Auto/100/200/400/800/1600/3200 (Default setting: Auto)
ISO determines the camera’s sensitivity to light, and creates a trade-oﬀ between
brightness and resulting image noise. Image noise refers to the degree of graininessin the image. In low light, higher ISO values result in brighter images, but with greater
image noise. Lower values result in lower image noise, but darker images.
4. EV-2.0/-1.0/0/+1.0/+2.0 (Default setting: 0)
By default, your camera uses the entire image to determine the appropriate
exposure level. However, exposure lets you select an area that you want the camera
to prioritize when determining exposure. This setting is particularly useful in shots
where an important region might otherwise be over-or underexposed.

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5. Metering
Center/Multi (Default setting: Multi)
The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera determines exposure.
6. Date StampOﬀ/Date/Date & Time
A watermark will be added to the photo based on your preferred settings. For
example, if you choose the Date & Time option, the current date and time will bestamped on your photo.

System Setup
1. Sounds
Shutter/Boot-up/Beep/Volume
You can turn these sound eﬀects on or oﬀ and adjust the volume of the camera inthis setting.
2. Angle
Super Wide/Wide/Medium/Narrow (Default setting: Super Wide)
The angle refers to how much of the scene (measured in degrees) can be captured
through the camera lens. Super Wide angle captures the largest amount of thescene, while Narrow angle captures the least.
3. Diving ModeOﬀ/On (Default setting: Oﬀ)
Diving Mode compensates for the blue or green color cast caused by water, ensuring
more accurate and natural colors in your underwater footage, making it ideal forunderwater capture.
4. Eﬀect
Normal/BW/Natural/Negative/Warm/Brightness Contrast (Default setting: Normal)
This setting oﬀers multiple options for you to choose from. With diﬀerent eﬀects, you
can capture the most gorgeous footage.
5. Distortion Calibration
Oﬀ/On (Default setting: Oﬀ)
This setting corrects the ﬁsheye eﬀect that can occur in wide-angle shots, resulting indistortion-free images.
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Note: Distortion Calibration will be disabled when Image Stabilization is turned on.
6. Driving ModeOﬀ/On (Default setting: Oﬀ)
When Driving Mode is enabled and the camera is connected to a car cigarette lighter,it automatically powers on and begins recording video once the car engine is started,
It will stop recording and power oﬀ automatically when the engine is turned oﬀ.
7. Upside Down
Oﬀ/On (Default setting: Oﬀ)
Determine the orientation of your video or photos to help you prevent upside down
footage.
Note: The user interface will be upside-down when this option is enabled.
8. Screen SaverOﬀ/1 Min/3 Min/5 Min (Default setting: 1Min)
Determine when the camera’s display should go dormant to conserve battery. If you
need the screen back on, just tap it or press any button.
9. Auto Power Oﬀ
Oﬀ/1 Min/3 Min/5 Min (Default setting: 3 Min)Set the duration of inactivity after which the camera automatically powers oﬀ. If notoperated within the chosen duration, the camera will shut down.
10. Power Frequency
50Hz/60Hz (Default setting: 50Hz)
Choose the line frequency at which the video is recorded.
11. White BalanceAuto/Daylight/Shade/Tungsten Light/Fluorescent (Default setting: Auto)White Balance ﬁne-tunes the color temperature of your videos and photos, ensuring
optimal color accuracy in both warm and cool lighting conditions.
12. Date & Time
Manually set the camera's date and time according to your local time.
Tip: The date and time will also be automatically updated when you connect yourcamera to the AKASO GO app.
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13. Language
English/ Deutsch/ Français/ Italiano/Español/Português/日本語 (Default setting:English)Set the system language that appears in your Brave 7 LE camera.
14. Format Card
Yes/No (Default setting : No)
To keep your memory card in good condition, reformat it on a regular basis.
Reformatting erases all of your content, so be sure to oﬄoad your photos andvideos ﬁrst.
15. System
Factory Reset/System Info/Card Info
This setting allows you to reset your camera and check the system or card
information.
16. Factory Reset
Yes/No (Default setting: No)
This option resets all settings to their default values.
System Info: Check the model and ﬁrmware version of your camera.
Card Info: Check the card capacity and remaining space of your memory card.
Note: Some functions cannot be used at the same time. Please refer to theinformation below.

Electronic image stabilization

Video resolution: 1080P120fps,
720P240fps, 720P120fps

Electronic image stabilization

Distortion Calibration, Auto Low Light

Slow Motion

Video resolution: 4K30fps, 2.7K30fps,
1080P30fps

Auto Low Light

Video resolution: 4K30fps, 2.7K30fps,
1080P30fps; Image Stabilization

Diving mode

Eﬀect

White balance: Daylight, Shade,
Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent

Eﬀect
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Connecting to the AKASO GO App
To connect your camera to the AKASO GO app, please download this app from the
App Store or Google Play to your smartphone ﬁrst. When your camera is connectedto the AKASO GO app, you can control it to capture, or change its settings using
your phone. You can also live preview, playback, download, edit , and share videos via
this app. Please follow the instructions below to connect your camera to the AKASO
GO app.
1. Turn on the camera, then tap on the Wiﬁ icon on the mode menu or press thePower button to turn on Wiﬁ. The camera will enter Wiﬁ mode and display the Wiﬁ
information.
2. Enter your phone’s Wiﬁ settings page, ﬁnd the Wiﬁ SSID in the list and tap on it,then enter the password 1234567890 for connection.
3. Open the AKASO GO app, tap “Device” → “Add Device”, then choose “Brave 7 LE”
from the list for connection.
4. Tick "The above operation has been conﬁrmed", and click "Live Preview", yourcamera will connect with the AKASO GO app.

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Playing Back Your Content
You can play back your contents on the camera, your computer, TV, or smartphone.
To play back your videos and photos on a computer, you need to transfer these ﬁlesﬁrst. Transferring ﬁles also frees up space on your memory for new contents. With thismethod, the playback resolution depends on the resolution of the device and its ability
to play back that resolution.
Viewing Files on Your Brave 7 LE
1. Turn on your camera, then tap on the Playback icon in the bottom left corner of thescreen to enter the playback screen.
Note: If your memory card contains a lot of content, it might take a minute for it toload.
2. In Playback Mode, swipe your ﬁnger across the screen to scroll through video or
photo ﬁles.
3. On the playback screen, tap on the video or photo icon to access the video or
photo ﬁle.
4. Choose the video or photo ﬁle you want to view, then tap the ﬁle in full-screen view.
And it will then play.

Deleting Your Content
Deleting Files on Your Brave 7 LE
1. Enter Playback mode. If your memory card contains a lot of content, it might takea minute for it to load.
2. Swipe your ﬁnger across the screen to scroll through video or photo ﬁles.
3. Tap the Delete icon on the screen → select the ﬁles you want to delete → tap thedelete icon again.
4. Conﬁrm to delete the selected ﬁles or all ﬁles.
5. To exit the Playback mode, tap the Return icon or press the Mode button.
Deleting Files on the AKASO GO App
1. Open the AKASO GO app, then connect it to your camera.
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2. Tap on the Album icon in the bottom left corner to view all the videos and photos.
3. After selecting the video or photo ﬁle you want to delete, tap on the Delete icon in
the bottom left corner, then conﬁrm the deletion of the ﬁle. The chosen ﬁle will
deleted.

Oﬄoading Your Content
Oﬄoading Your Content to a Computer
You can transfer your content to a computer via a USB cable or a card reader (soldseparately). To transfer ﬁles to your computer via a USB cable, connect your camera
to the computer using the USB cable. When prompted, select “USB Storage” as yourconnection preference. To transfer ﬁles to the computer using a card reader, insert amemory card into the card reader, then connect the reader to your computer's USB
port. After successful transmission, you can transfer the ﬁles to your computer ordelete selected ﬁles using File Explorer.
Downloading Your Content to a Smartphone
1. Open the AKASO GO App, then connect it to your camera.
2. Tap on the Album icon in the bottom left corner to see the videos and photos.
3. Tap the Select icon in the upper right corner to select the video or photo you want
to download, then tap the Download icon in the bottom right corner. Patiently wait
for the download process to complete. The ﬁle will be successfully saved to yourphone's photo album.
Note:
1. Please do not alter Wiﬁ settings or disconnect from the app during the download
progress.
2. If you cannot download videos or photos to your iPhone via the app, please enter
your phone’s Settings page → Privacy→ Photos, ﬁnd "AKASO GO", and select "Allphotos".

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Maintaining Your Camera
Please follow these guidelines to get the best performance from your camera:
1. For best audio performance, shake the camera or blow on the mic to remove
debris from the microphone holes.
2. To clean the lens, wipe it with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not insert foreign objects
around the lens.
3. Don’t touch the lens with ﬁngers.
4. Keep the camera away from drops and bumps, which may cause damage to theparts inside.
5. Keep the camera away from high temperature and strong sunshine to avoid being
damaged.

Maximizing Battery Life
If the battery reaches 0% while recording, the camera will save the ﬁle and power oﬀ.
To maximize battery life, follow these guidelines when possible:• Turn oﬀ Wireless Connections• Capture video at lower frame rates and resolutions• Use the Screen Saver setting

Battery Storage and Handing
1. If storing for extended periods, maintain a battery charge of 50-60%. Charge every
3 months and discharge the battery every 6 months.
2. Do not store the battery with metal objects such as coins, keys, or necklaces. If thebattery terminals come close to metal objects, a short circuit may cause ﬁre.
3. Store the battery in dry areas, safe from potential physical damage caused bysqueezing or collision.
4. Avoid using or storing the battery at high temperatures, such as in direct sunlightor a hot compartment. The battery will heat up, malfunction, or have its service life
shortened in these conditions.
5. Avoid using or storing the battery in low-temperature environments, as this will
shorten the battery life or cause it to malfunction.

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6. Avoid environments with strong static or magnetic ﬁelds; these can compromise
the battery’s protective unit, posing safety risks.
7. If the battery emits an odor, overheats, changes color, gets distorted, or exhibits
any anomalies, discontinue use and remove it immediately from the camera or thebattery charger whether it is being used, charged, or stored.
8. Safely insulate used electrodes to prevent potential hazards.

Remote Control
When the camera is turned on, it will be automatically connected to the remote. You
can control the camera to take photos or record videos using the remote.

Photo Button

Video Button
Note: The remote is splash-proof only.
Video
To record video, ﬁrst make sure the camera is in Video mode, then press the Video
button. The camera's working indicator will be ﬂashing during video recording.
To stop recording, press the Video button again.
Photo
To capture a photo, ﬁrst make sure the camera is in Photo mode, then press thephoto button. The camera will emit a shutter sound indicating the completion of the
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Burst PhotoTo capture burst photos, ﬁrst verify the camera is in Burst Photo mode, then press
the photo button. The camera will emit a shutter sound indicating the completionof the shot.
Time Lapse
To capture time lapse photos or videos, ﬁrst verify the camera is in Time Lapse
mode, then press the Photo or Video button.

Replacing the CR2032 battery of the remote
1. Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 screws on the back cover of the remote,allowing you to open it.

2. Remove another 4 screws on the remote's circuit board.

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3. Lift the circuit board and slide out the battery, as shown below.
Note: Avoid rotating the circuit board to prevent reversing the remote control buttons.

4. Install the new battery, keeping the “+” pole facing up.
5. Install all 4 screws back onto the circuit board.

6. Install all 4 screws back into the cover.

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Mounting Your Camera
Attach your camera to helmets, gear and equipment.
Open

Close

Push

Note: Push and make sure that there is no gap between the waterproof strips of
the waterproof case.

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Contact Us
For any inquiries about AKASO products, please feel free to contact us.
We will respond within 24 hours.
Tel: (888) 466-9222 (US)
Email: cs@akasotech.com
Web: www.akasotech.com

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