NextBase Ride BikeCam, Instruction Manual

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Use the supplied USB cable to connect the BikeCam to your PC, doing so will power on the camera
with two functions available, as described below.
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select required function and press OK to confirm selection.
- Mass Storage
- PC Camera
Using the BikeCam with a Windows PC:
Mass Storage
When Mass Storage is selected, the BikeCam screen will show the words ‘Mass Storage’ and then
take the function of an SD Card reader for your PC.
An extra drive will appear, for example ‘Removable Disk (D:)’ and you will be able to view / manage
the stored files upon the MicroSD card within the BikeCam, from your computer.
PC Camera
When PC Camera is selected, the BikeCam screen will show the words ‘PC Camera’ and then
take the function of a webcam (no audio) for your PC.
Start the normal application upon your PC that uses a webcam (e.g. Skype) and select the BikeCam
which is entitled ‘CARDV’.
Note:
- Turn Off the BikeCam before disconnecting from PC.
Using the BikeCam with a MAC:
Mass Storage
When this option is selected, the BikeCam will function as a card reader for your MAC. The
‘NEXTBASE’ external USB disk icon will appear on your MAC and you will be able to view / manage
stored files upon the MicroSD card within the BikeCam, from your Mac.
Eject the disk as you would do normally before removing the cable or turning off the BikeCam.
PC Camera
When this option is selected, the BikeCam will function as a webcam (no audio) for your Mac. Start the
normal application upon your PC that uses a webcam (e.g. Skype) and select the BikeCam which is
entitled ‘CARDV’.
Note:
- When Mass Storage or PC Camera modes are selected the BikeCam screen will blank.
- When using PC Camera or Mass Storage functions turn Off the BikeCam before disconnecting
the USB cable from your MAC.
MASS STORAGE & PC CAMERA
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