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    1 Advanced security made easy™ SW234-PC2 / SW234-PCG / SW361-PD2 / SW361-PD4 www .swannsecurity .com PenCam Recor der Mini V ideo Camera & Recorder Operating Instructions plug&play security MPD2200710E[...]

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    2 2 2 FCC V erification: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pr ovide reasonable pr otection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radi- ate radio frequency[...]

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    3 T urning the PenCam On 1. Press the button (on top of f the pen) and hold until the both the orange and blue light turn on then release it. 2. When the camera is ready to use the orange standby light will stay on and the blue light will turn off (the orange light will blink when it is on standby in pictur e mode or stay lit when it is on standby [...]

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    4 4 4 Charging the P enCam The Software CD The PenCam has a built in lithium-ion battery that provides approximately 90 minutes of power when fully charged. Charge the PenCam by connecting the hidden USB connector inside the PenCam to a USB port on your computer . The PenCam will flash orange, indicating it is charging. Full charge time is approxi[...]

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    5 Standby 1. After switching on the PenCam in CAMERA mode the orange light will turn on and begin to blink. The blinking orange light indicates the PenCam is in standby . T aking Photos 1. Once the camera has booted up (orange light blinking) press the button once to take a photo. 2. The light will turn BLUE. 3. Hold the PenCam steady until the lig[...]

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    6 6 6 When the PenCam is connected to a PC, Windows XP and Vista will automatically recognize the 1. device and install the correct drivers. Navigate to the Removable Disk in My Computer to view , copy or delete files just like a portable 2. hard drive or flash drive. Playback video recor dings on your PC with media players such as VLC, winDVD, p[...]

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    7 T echnical Specifications Video Video Format: A VI Resolution: 640 x 480 Video File Size: Approx. 25MB per min Image Image Format: JPEG Resolution: 1280 x 1024 Image File Size: Approx. 150KB Recording Recording Mode: Manual Recording, Continuous T otal Storage T ime: up to 2.5hrs (4GB) and 1.25hrs (2GB) General Operating System: Windows XP , Vist[...]

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    8 8 8 Advanced security made easy™ Swann Communications warrants this product against defects in workmanship and material for a period of one (1) year from it’s original purchase date. Y ou must present your receipt as proof of date of purchase for warranty validation. Any unit which proves defective during the stated period will be repaired wi[...]