BSW120 - Surveillance Camera SWITEL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BSW120 SWITEL

Watch the things that matter to you anytime and anywhere

Local View

Smartphone, TabletEasy iCAM

Internet View

Easy iCAM

Wi-Fi Router
Smartphone, Tablet

Easy iCAM is a wireless network camera. It can connect with your smartphone or tablet wireless technology, and monitor everything that matters to you on your smartphone or tablet anywhere and anytime.

Before you start you need:

iPhone, iPad, Android smartphone or Android tablet

Easy iCAM

Wi-Fi router (for remote access)

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1 Package Contents

One Camera

• Two Cable Clips

One Adapter

• This User's Manual

• Two Screws and Two Wall Anchors

2 Product Layout

Camera

1.Antenna
2.Power/Status LED
3.Light sensor
4. Reset to factory default button
5.Microphone
6. Camera lens
7. Infrared LEDs
8.Power adapter plug

3 First-time Setup

3.1 Before setting up

1. Make sure your Wi-Fi router is turned on and it can connect to the Internet.

2. Download Easy iCAM app: Key in the keyword "Easy iCAM" and download the app from the Apple App Store or Android Market (Google Play).

3.2 Power on the camera

Plug one end of the provided power adapter into a wall outlet and the other end into the back of the camera. The LED on the camera will glow orange and then change to red.

Note 1: Use the adapter labeled OUTPUT:6V DC with the camera. 2: When you power the camera on, it takes around 40 to 60 seconds for initial setup.

3.3 Connect your smartphone or tablet to the camera

1. Turn on the Wi-Fi of your smartphone or tablet.
2. Tap the screen to select "Easy_iCAM_XXXXXXXX" under Wi-Fi Networks.

iPhone/iPad Android system

1. Enter the password for "Easy_iCAM_XXXXXXXX". The default password is "12345678".

iPhone/iPad Android system

3.4 Setting up the camera and Internet connection

1. Launch the Easy iCAM App on your smartphone or tablet.
2. Follow the on-screen app instructions.
3. Setting up the camera name (SSID) or password:

The screen will show a message that reminds you to change the Wi-Fi camera name (SSID) or password.

a. If you select "Yes", you can change the Wi-Fi camera

name or password. When you complete the setup of

camera name or password and tap the ok icon, the ap

will ask you if you want to set up an Internet connection.

If you select "Yes", Internet setup will be started.

If you select "No", the camera will restart to change the

camera name and password automatically.

At this stage please make sure your smartphone or tablet is connected to the camera because the camera name or password is changed.

Note: The password must contain at least eight characters.

b. If you select "No", the app will ask you if you want to

set up an Internet connection.

1. Setting up an Internet connection:

The screen will show a message asking if you want to set up

an Internet connection.

a. If you select "Yes", the camera will scan for available

Wi-Fi networks in range. Tap the name of your Wi-Fi

network, and enter the password of your Wi-Fi router if

necessary. Then the first-time setup is done.

Note 1: If the camera cannot find the Wi-Fi network

you want to connect to, please tap the scan icon to

rescan for available Wi-Fi networks.

2: If you complete the Internet setup successfully,

the power/status LED will glow green after

1 to 2 minutes.

b. If you select "No", the first-time setup is done.

Note: If you don't set up an Internet connection, you can only get live video feeds by connecting the camera with your smartphone or tablet directly.

4 Operation Mode - Local View/Internet View:

Easy-iCAM is a wireless network camera. It can connect with your smartphone or tablet by wireless technology directly, and you can watch live video feeds on your smartphone or tablet in local view mode. In Internet view mode, your smartphone or tablet needs to connect to the camera through a Wi-Fi router or 3G/4G mobile network, then you can access a live stream of video and audio on your smartphone or tablet from anywhere in the world.

Note: Local view - Your smartphone or tablet connects to the camera directly.

Internet view - Your smartphone or tablet connects to the camera through a Wi-Fi router or 3G/4G mobile network.

4.1 Local view

When your smartphone or tablet connects with the camera directly through Wi-Fi, you can launch the Easy iCAM app to operate it in local view mode.

1. Information

Tap the icon to get information about the camera.

1. Operation mode

This row shows the current operation mode of the app.

1. Camera name (SSID)

This row shows the camera name, which is the same as the Wi-Fi Network (SSID).

1. Image display area

Touch the image display area of the screen with two fingers and move them apart for zoom function. You also can slide on the screen for digital pan-tilt function.

1. Photo

Tap the icon to see all of the photos you have taken.

1. Snapshot

Tap the icon to save a snapshot of the camera on your smartphone or tablet.

1. Audio ON/OFF

Tap the icon can turn on or off the sound.

1. Voice activation function (VOX)

Tap the icon to turn on the voice activation function, tap it again to turn the function off. If you turn on the function and then press the home button on your smartphone or tablet to exit the app, the screen will show a reminder message when the volume level from camera unit is higher than the volume setting level. Tapping or sliding the reminder message icon can launch the app directly.

Note 1: If you turn on the voice activation function and press the home button on your smartphone or tablet to exit the app, the VOX function can still work and remind you of audio events from the camera.

2: If you want to exit the app completely, please double-click the home button on your iPhone/iPad when it is in home screen status, and then tap the Easy iCAM icon until the cancel symbol appears. When you exit the app completely, the voice activation function can't work.

3: If you want to exit the app completely, please press the back button on your Android system. When you exit the app completely, the voice activation function can't work.

4: The voice activation function can only work in local view mode.

1. Setting

Tap the icon to set up camera functions.

a. Internet Setting

You can setup an Internet connection, or change the camera connection to another Wi-Fi router.

b. Wi-Fi Setting

If you want to change the camera name (Wi-Fi SSID) or password, please tap this row to carry out the change.

c. VOX Level (volume trigger level)

Tap and slide the VOX Level bar to adjust the volume trigger level.

iPhone/iPad

Android system

4.2 Internet view

If the Internet connection of your camera has been setup and the Power/Status LED glows green, the camera can link to the Internet and you can access a live stream of video and audio on your smartphone or tablet in Internet view from anywhere in the world. Please make sure your smart phone or tablet can link to the Internet by a Wi-Fi router or 3G/4G mobile network, and then launch the Easy iCAM app.

4.2. Internet view for iPhone/iPad

iPhone/iPad

1. Camera name (SSID)

When you launch the app, all the Easy-iCAM cameras you have added will be shown on the screen.

1. Camera status:

a. Online

If the camera status shows "online" you can tap the camera photo to see the video of the camera.

b. Connecting

If the camera status shows "connecting" you need to wait until the status changes to online, and then tap the camera photo to see the video of the camera.

c. Offline

If the camera status shows "offline"; you need to tap the arrow icon beside the camera name, and then tap "Reconnect" to re-confirmed the Internet connection.

1. Tap the arrow icon and you can see the screen shown below.

a. Password

If you have changed the camera password with another smartphone or tablet, you need to tap the row to correct the password for Internet connection.

b. Reconnect

You need to tap "Reconnect" to re-confirmed the Internet connection if the camera status shows offline.

4. Camera photo

Tap the camera photo to see the video of the camera.

5. Edit

Tap the Edit icon to select which camera you want to delete.

4.2.2 Internet view for Android system

Android system

1. Camera name (SSID)

When you launch the app, all the Easy-iCAM cameras you have added will be shown on the screen.

1. Camera status:

a. Online

If the camera status shows "online" you can tap the camera photo to see the video of the camera.

b. Connecting

If the camera status shows "connecting" you need to wait until the status change to online, and then tap the camera photo to see the video of the camera.

c. Offline

If the camera status shows "offline" you need to tap the dots icon (...) beside the camera name, and then tap "Reconnect" to re-confirmed the Internet connection.

1. Tap the icon to see the screen shown below.

a. Reconnect

You need to tap "Reconnect" to re-confirmed the Internet connection if the camera status shows off line.

b. Edit Camera

If you have changed the camera password with another smartphone or tablet, you need to tap the row to correct the password for Internet connection.

c. View Snapshot

Tap the row and you can see all of the photos you have taken.

d. Remove Camera

Tap the row if you want to remove the camera.

1. Camera photo

Tap the camera photo and you can see the video of the camera.

1. Tap the icon and select "Exit" if you want to exit the app.

5 Add camera to second or more other smartphones or tablets

If Internet setup has been carried out for the camera and you want to add the camera to a second or even more smartphones or tablets, you just need to follow the step "3.3 Connect your smartphone or tablet to the camera", and then the smartphone or tablet can connect with the camera through a Wi-Fi router or 3G/4G mobile network.

6 Add camera through remote setup

If Internet setup has been carried out for the camera and you want to add the camera to a second or even more smartphones or tablets through remote setup, you need to follow the procedure as below.

6.1 Add camera through remote setup for iPhone/iPad

6.1.1 Get UID information

Tap the i (information) icon in local view to get UID information.

6.1. 2Add camera

Tap the Add icon in the camera list of Internet view and then tap the Add icon in the next page. Type in UID and password information of the camera and then tape OK icon to finish the setup.

6.2 Add camera through remote setup for Android system

6.2. Get UID information

Tap the i (information) icon in local view to get UID information.

6.2. 2Add camera

Tap the dots icon in the camera list of Internet view and then tap the Add icon in the next page. Type in UID and password information of the camera and then tap the Save icon to finish the setup.

7 Reset the camera to factory defaults

While the camera is powered on for at least 1 minute, press the reset button (using a small object or a pin) for at least 3 seconds, the power/status LED will start blinking. The camera will be reset to factory default, which is useful if you forget the password of the camera.

Troubleshooting

Cannot connect the camera to your smartphone or tablet in local view

• Make sure the power plug is pushed all the way in.
• Make sure the camera is turned on and power/status LED glows red or green.
• Make sure the camera and your smartphone/tablet are within range of each other.
• Make sure you have entered the right password of the camera on your smartphone/tablet.
• You may need to reset the camera by pressing the reset button with a thin object (i.e. paper clip). Please refer to 7 - Reset the camera to factory default of this user manual.

Cannot connect the camera to your smartphone/tablet through Wi-Fi router or 3G/4G mobile network in Internet view

• Make sure the power plug is pushed all the way in.
• Make sure the camera is turned on and power/status LED glows green.
• Make sure you type in the right password for the Wi-Fi router in Internet setting. Please refer to 3.4 - Setting up the camera and Internet connection of this user manual.
• Make sure the camera and the Wi-Fi router are within range of each other.
• Make sure your smartphone/tablet is connected to the Internet through Wi-Fi or 3G/4G mobile network. You may need to reset the camera by pressing the reset button with a thin object (i.e. paper clip).

Please refer to 7 - Reset the camera to factory defaults of this user manual and then refer to 3.4 - Setting up the camera and Internet connection of this user manual.

Video streaming is slow or lags

• If there is a microwave oven in use near the camera or Wi-Fi router, remove the microwave oven or turn it off.
• Make sure the camera and the Wi-Fi router are within range of each other.
• The speed of video feed from the camera depends highly on the speed of the connection you are using.
• The Internet speed either from your Wi-Fi network or 3G/4G mobile network has a high impact on the performance of the product. The faster and more stable connection speed, the faster you can see the video from the camera.

Care and Maintenance

• Keep all parts and accessories out of children's reach.
• Fingersprints or dirt on the lens surface can adversely affect camera performance. Avoid touching the lens surface with your fingers.
• Should the lens become dirty, use a blower to blow off dirt and dust, or a soft, dry cloth to wipe off the lens.
• Keep the camera dry. Precipitation, humidity, and other liquids containing minerals will corrode electronic circuits.
• Do not use or store in dusty, dirty areas.
• Do not store in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices and warp or melt certain plastics.
• Do not store in very cold areas. When the system warms up (to its normal temperature), moisture can form inside the case, which may damage electronic circuit boards.
• Do not attempt to open the case. Non-expert handling of the device may damage the system.
• Avoid dropping or strong shocks.
• Operate this product using only the power supply included or provided as an accessory.
• Do not overload electrical outlets or extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shocks.

FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in 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 can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Caution

• To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20~cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons.

This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.

Following the safety tips

• To prevent deaths and injuries associated with camera cords, make sure the camera and AC adapter cords are always out of reach of the baby by least 3 feet (1 meter).

Note: This is important even if your baby is not yet standing or mobile.

• Never use extension cords with AC adapters. Only use the AC adapters provided.

Specifications

Camera

Frequency

2.4 GHz

Antenna

Dipole antenna

Modulation

Operating temperature

0^ 40^ (32°F ~ 104°F)

This device is for indoor use only

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

• iPhone, iPad are trad ema rks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• Goo gl e Play is a tradema rk of Goo gle Inc.

This item is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Service hotline

In the case of technical problems, contact our Service hotline.

Switzerland: Tel. [phone] (national charges, Swisscom at time of going to print: CHF 2.60/min).

In the case of claims under the terms of guarantee, contact your sales outlet.

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Power adapter plug

Using the energy-efficient power adapter plug (input 100-240 VAC, output 6 VDC, 800 mA) the zero load is approx. 0.08W. The average efficiency is approx. 73% . The maximum power consumption is approx. 1.94 W.

Guarantee

SWITEL equipment is produced and tested according to the latest production methods. The implementation of carefully chosen materials and highly developed technologies ensure trouble-free functioning and a long service life. The terms of guarantee do not apply to the batteries or power packs used in the products. The period of guarantee is 24 months from the date of purchase.

All deficiencies related to material or manufacturing errors within the period of guarantee will be redressed free of charge. Rights to claims under the terms of guarantee are annulled following tampering by the purchaser or third parties. Damage caused as the result of improper handling or operation, normal wear and tear, incorrect positioning or storage, improper connection or installation or Acts of God and other external influences are excluded from the terms of guarantee. In the case of complaints, we reserve the right to repair defective parts, replace them or replace the entire device. Replaced parts or devices become our property. Rights to compensation in the case of damage are excluded where there is no evidence of intent or gross negligence by the manufacturer.

If your device does show signs of a defect within the period of guarantee, please contact the sales outlet where you purchased the

SWITEL device, producing the purchase receipt as evidence. All claims under the terms of guarantee in accordance with this agreement can only be asserted at the sales outlet. No claims under the terms of guarantee can be asserted after a period of two years from the date of purchase and hand-over of the product.

Declaration of Conformity

This device fulfils the requirements stipulated in the Directive 1999/5/EC on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity. Conformity with the above mentioned directive is confirmed by the CE mark on the device. To view the complete Declaration of Conformity, please refer to the free download available on our web site www.switel.com.

Smartphone, tablette

Vue Internet

Easy iCAM

Routeur Wi-Fi

Smartphone, tablette