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1    Introduction

Welcome to the Hewlett Packard (HP) F230 Car Camcorder. Protect you and your vehicle 
with real-time video and audio recording whilst you're driving.

1.1    Features

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Full HD 1920 x 1080P

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2.0" LED Color screen

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Up to 120-degree wide angle lens

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Built-in G-Sensor

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Motion Detection

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Parking Mode

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Audio Recording

1.2    What's in the Box

Car Camcorder

Car Charger

Car Mount

User Manual

USB Cable

Quick Start Guide

Summary of Contents for F230

Page 1: ...F230 Car Camcorder User Manual ...

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Page 3: ... Default Settings 8 3 Using the Car Camcorder 8 3 1 Recording Videos 8 3 2 Recording Screen 8 3 3 Adjusting the Settings 9 3 4 Loop Recording 10 3 5 Emergency Video Protection 10 3 6 Motion Detection 10 3 7 Vibration Detection 10 3 8 Parking Mode 11 3 9 Taking a Snapshot 11 3 10 Playback Videos Photos 11 3 11 Managing Video Photo Files 12 4 Menu Overview 13 5 FAQs 14 6 Customer Support 15 7 Import...

Page 4: ...real time video and audio recording whilst you re driving 1 1 Features Full HD 1920 x 1080P 2 0 LED Color screen Up to 120 degree wide angle lens Built in G Sensor Motion Detection Parking Mode Audio Recording 1 2 What s in the Box Car Camcorder Car Charger Car Mount User Manual USB Cable Quick Start Guide ...

Page 5: ...Mount Slot USB Connector Memory Card Slot Power Button Recording REC OK Button Mode Button Menu M Button Up Button 10 9 11 12 13 14 15 Down Button Reset Pinhole Indicator Light Display Screen Microphone Speaker Front Lens 3 11 12 13 14 15 7 8 9 10 1 2 ...

Page 6: ...ase note that all data saved on the memory card will be erased after formatting Note Supports Micro SDHC cards up to 32GB Class 4 or above Do not remove or insert memory card whilst the device is powered on this may damage the memory card 2 2 Installation Please follow the below instructions for mounting your camcorder to your vehicles windshield 1 Slide the car mount into the slot on top of the d...

Page 7: ... 5 1 2 WARNING Do not install the device on a tinted window doing so may damage the tint film ...

Page 8: ...1 2 2 3 Adjust Device Position 1 Loosen the nut to swivel the device vertically or horizontally 2 Tighten the nut to secure the device in position 6 ...

Page 9: ...car adapter may stop charging the camcorder battery This is characteristic of a Lithium Polymer battery and is not a malfunction 2 5 Powering the Camcorder Automatic Power Once the vehicle engine is switched on the camcorder automatically powers on When the vehicle engine is switched off the camcorder will automatically save the recording and power off within 10 seconds Manual Power To manually turn...

Page 10: ...ons 8 9 to adjust the value and then press REC button 5 to confirm and move to the next field 5 With all fields correct press the M button 7 to save and exit the menu WARNING Date Time settings may automatically reset themselves if the battery is allowed to completely drain 2 7 Default Settings Please find below the full list of Default Settings for this camcorder Default Settings Resolution 1080P HD ...

Page 11: ... seconds Alternatively short press the REC button 5 to stop start video recording manually 3 2 Recording Screen No Item Description 4 Recording Interval Indicates the length of the current recording 5 Resolution Indicates which video resolution is selected 1 Mode Indicates current camcorder mode e g Video Mode Photo Mode Playback A key icon indicates the current recording file is protected 2 Record...

Page 12: ...ress the Up and Down buttons 8 9 to select a menu option and press the REC button 5 to enter the selected menu 4 Press the Up and Down buttons 8 9 to select the desired setting and press the REC button 5 to confirm the setting 5 Press the M button 7 to exit the menu No Item Description 6 Microphone Indicates if Microphone is set On or Off 7 Memory Card Indicates if a Memory Card is inserted 9 Time I...

Page 13: ... 6 Motion Detection With Motion Detection enabled video recording is automatically started when movement is detected by the camera lens After approximately 10 seconds with no movement detected video recording is automatically paused Enable disable feature Video Mode Motion Detection WARNING Motion Detection requires the camcorder to be powered For using this feature whilst the vehicle is parked an...

Page 14: ...ing Mode is not recommended for long term parking situations due to the devices limited battery life When your vehicle is parked facing forward turn the dash cam around so the lens is facing the rear window of the vehicle for optimal monitoring 3 9 Taking a Snapshot 1 If the device is recording short press the REC button 5 to stop and enter Standby Mode 2 Press the MODE button 6 to enter Photo Mod...

Page 15: ...ct either Delete or Protect then press the REC button 5 Delete Delete the file by selecting Delete Current or select Delete All to delete all unprotected files saved to the memory card Protect Protect the file from being overwritten by the Loop Recording feature see 3 4 and 3 5 WARNING Deleted files cannot be recovered Please ensure you backup important files before deleting them ...

Page 16: ...isible on saved video recordings and photos Date Stamp Off On Enable disable the sound effect when pressing the buttons Key Tone Off On Enable disable motion detection see 3 6 Motion Detection Off On Enable disable audio recording Record Audio Off On Adjust the sensitivity of the G Sensor see 3 7 Vibration Detection Off High Middle Low Enable disable to protect your vehicle from hit and run incidents wh...

Page 17: ...s 10 mins Adjust the light frequency Frequency 50Hz 60Hz Menu Feature Description Available option Format the memory card Warning ALL content on the memory card will be deleted and CANNOT be restored or recovered Format Cancel OK Firmware version Version Reset all options to the factory default settings Default Setting Cancel OK ...

Page 18: ...If memory cards below Class 4 are used they may cause the Camcorder to freeze or other related video recording erasing issues How do I turn off the screen audio during recording To turn off the screen short press the Power button 4 once during recording To turn off Audio Record short press the MODE button 6 during recording Pleae note this does not interrupt the recording How long will my battery las...

Page 19: ... omissions that may have occurred The manufacturer reserves the right to change the technical specifications without prior notice Notes on Installation 1 Install the device near the rear view mirror to obtain the best open field view Do NOT install the Dash Cam in a location that will obstruct your required driving view 2 Make sure that the lens is within the wiping range of the windscreen wiper to ...

Page 20: ...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 ca...

Page 21: ...on 12M 4032x3024 Format JPEG Yes Yes Yes Micro USB Built in Li polymer rechargeable This battery is NOT replaceable 14 158 F 20 70 RH 4 158 F 55 x 60 x 25mm Approx 40g 1 4 oz INPUT DC 12 24V OUTPUT DC 5V Image Sensor Storage Media LED Display Lens Focus Range Movie Clip Still image Photograph G Sensor Microphone Speaker Interface Battery Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature...

Page 22: ...e free from defect in materials or workmanship for 90 days or for the remainder of the warranty period for the HP Product which they are replacing or in which they are installed whichever is longer Exclusions This Limited Warranty does not include technical assistance This Limited Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage loss or damage in transit or damage resulting from a accident misuse abuse or ...

Page 23: ...P SERVICE CENTER OR ANY HP AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDER BE LIABLE FOR 1 ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE PRODUCT OR THE FAILURE OF THE PRODUCT TO PERFORM 2 ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOSS OF PROGRAMS OR DATA OR 3 ANY DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY AND WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES HP MAKES NO ...

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