C550c Operation Manual
3 System overview
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Protected USB and audio sockets:
The covered compartment contains a USB socket and audio
socket. The cover protects against water and dust.
Use the USB socket to connect a USB memory stick (for example, to install software upgrades).
Use the 3.5mm audio socket to connect a headset with microphone for adding an audio commentary
to survey videos.
4
Handle-mounted status indicators:
On the back and front of the handle, LEDs indicate the
controller’s WiFi, Power and Battery Charge status; see
page 30
5
Panel buttons
: Allow you to record and play survey videos, make observations and take photos,
mute the microphone, turn the camera sonde on and off, and zero the camera distance; see
page 33
6
Display
: LCD screen shows video, still images and system information.
7
Keyboard
: Use for text entry when setting up surveys and configuring the controller. Use shortcuts to
control, when enabled, the movement of the crawler, powered drum and camera; see
page 105.
8
Buttons and joysticks
: Use to control, where applicable, the movement of the crawler, powered
drum and powered elevator; zoom and focus of the camera, and brightness of the lighting.
