HookUpz IC-918 - Electronic accessory Carson - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Telephoto Lens Smartphone Adapter
Brand	Carson
Model	HookUpz IC-918
Compatibility	Holds phones/cases up to 3.5" wide; works with most phone cases and iPods
Magnification	6x
Objective Lens Diameter	18 mm
Prism Type	BK7
Lens Coating	Coated
Field of View	630 ft at 1000 yards
Eye Relief	9.8 mm
Close Focus	6.5 ft
Included Accessories	Mini-tripod
Adjustable Lens Bracket	Yes, with locking knob for centering
Focus Mechanism	Turn focus wheel on telephoto lens
Storage	Store in dry area at room temperature; use protective case
Cleaning	Soft damp cloth only; avoid chemicals and abrasives
Customer Service	Email [e-mail] or call 1-800-967-8427
Manufacturer	Carson Optical, 2070 5th Avenue, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

Frequently Asked Questions - HookUpz IC-918 Carson

How do I attach the adapter to my phone?

Pull open the adapter and place your phone into it with the rotating bracket on the back side of the phone. Ensure the phone is flush to the adapter and does not interfere with any side buttons.

Can I use this adapter with a phone case?

Yes, the adapter is designed to work with most phone cases. You do not need to remove your case to use it.

How do I align the lens bracket?

Loosen the locking knob and adjust the telephoto lens bracket so that the camera lens is centered inside the threaded hole. Once perfectly centered, tighten the knob to lock it in place.

How do I focus the telephoto lens?

Turn on your smartphone camera, point the telephoto lens at your subject, and rotate the focus wheel until the image on the screen is sharp. You may also need to adjust the adapter position slightly.

How do I use the included mini-tripod?

Screw the tripod head into the tripod thread on the bottom of the adapter. Extend each leg fully for stability, and use the locking screw to adjust the ball joint angle as desired.

Why doesn't the image fill the entire screen?

It is normal for the image not to fill the entire screen. You can correct this by digitally enlarging the image: pinch and expand on the screen until it fills the display.

How can I digitally enlarge the image?

While viewing through the telephoto lens, use the pinch-to-zoom gesture on your smartphone screen to enlarge the image until it fills the entire screen.

What should I do if the image is shaky?

Mount the adapter on a stable surface or tripod. Enable your phone's image stabilization feature if available, or use a camera app with stabilization. To avoid vibration from tapping, use a remote shutter or volume buttons on headphones.

How do I clean the lens and adapter?

Use a soft damp cloth only. Do not use any chemicals or abrasives. Store components in a protective case when not in use.

Is the adapter compatible with iPods?

Yes, it fits on other similarly sized devices with cameras such as iPods, as long as the device width is within 3.5 inches.

USER MANUAL HookUpz IC-918 Carson

Instructions for use

HOLDS PHONES/CASES UP TO 3 1/2" WIDE

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Inserting Phone and Aligning Lens Bracket

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Pull open adapter and place phone into it with rotating bracket on the back side of the phone. Note: You do not need to remove your protective case to use this adapter.

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Phone must be placed flush to adapter. Make sure adapter does not interfere with any buttons on the side of phone.

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Loosen locking knob and adjust the telephoto lens bracket so that the camera lens is centered inside the threaded hole.

Aligning Lens Bracket (cont.) and Attaching Telephoto Lens

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Once camera lens is perfectly centered, tighten knob to lock into place.

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Screw telephoto lens into threaded hole and tighten securely.

Using Included Mini-Tripod

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To use the included mini-tripod, screw the tripod head into the tripod thread on the bottom of the adapter.

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Extend each tripod leg out fully to increase stability.

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Turn locking screw to loosen ball joint. Position camera as desired and then re-tighten securely.

Focusing and Enlarging Image Digitally

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Turn on your smart phone camera and point telephoto lens at viewing subject.po Focus by turning the focus wheel until image on screen is sharp. Note: you may need to adjust adapter position slightly to perfectly center telephoto lens.

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You may notice that the image does not take up the entire screen. This is normal and can be corrected by enlarging the image on the screen digitally.

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To enlarge your image digitally, pinch and enlarge the phone screen until the image fills up your entire screen.

Helpful Usage Tips

Phone Tips:

- For best image switch your smartphone to video mode.

- Long viewing sessions may drain your phone battery. Try a charging case to extend your battery life.

Photography Tips:

- Tap your phone screen on your object of interest to manually force the auto-focus function.

- For videos, you may want to set and lock your focus on your viewing object. For iPhone users, tap and hold the screen where you want to focus and "AE/AF lock" will be shown on the top of your screen.

- External vibrations might cause your screen image to shake. For best results mount your adapter to a tripod or place on a stable surface.

- Many phones have image stabilization features. Check your phone and turn on this feature if available. If not, there are camera Apps with stabilization features.

- If tapping your screen is causing vibration, you can use a remote shutter to take the photo. For Apple phones, if you attach headphones with a volume control, you can use the volume buttons on the headphones to operate the camera shutter.

Storage/Cleaning Information:

• To avoid damage, always store components in protective case when not in use.
- Store in dry area at room temperature.
- Do not leave adapter permanently attached to smart phone as this may weaken the springs over time.
- Adapter and telephoto lens should be cleaned with soft, damp cloth only. Do not use any chemicals or abrasives.

Other Uses:

For remote sharing of your video via FaceTime or an equivalent program.

Specifications

Phones:

• Designed to work with most phone cases. You do not need to remove your phone from its case.
• Holds phones/cases up to 3.5" wide.
• Fits on other similarly sized devices with cameras such as iPods.

Telephoto Lens:

• Magnification: 6x
• Objective Lens Diameter: 18mm
- Prism Type: BK7
• Lens Coating: Coated
• Field of View: 630 feet at 1000 yards
• Eye Relief: 9.8mm
- Close Focus: 6.5 feet

Customer Service:

We will be happy to help you with any problems you may experience with your Telephoto Lens Smartphone Adapter.

Email us at [e-mail] or call toll-free at 1-800-967-8427.

Carson Optical • 2070 5th Avenue • Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

www.carson.com [e-mail]

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