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Model: LX2

FEATURES
Status light
•  480p mobile streaming for sharing (green)
a live feed anytime, anywhere USB Port
•  Simultaneous streaming & recording
•  Sleek, hands-free, wearble design with a
wide range of optional mounting options
•  Live video streaming over mobile networks Record button Instant Clip button
to Facebook and mobile to mobile
Call button
•  Mobile app for viewfinder and controls
•  Built-in Bluetooth connectivity Earloop
•  Auto high color and light correction
•  Unique Instant Clip button for creating
“instant replays” of what just happened
Power switch
•  Rechargeable battery
•  Up to 4 hours record time on a battery charge
Loop of earbud
•  Works as a Bluetooth headset with
6+ hours talk time

ACCESSORIES
Accessories are available for the LX2, including
mounts, lenses, a case, and a charger: Record light (red) Earloop base

http://www.looxcie.com/looxcie-2/accessories Earbud
Getting Started
Charge
Fully charge the camera’s battery before first use.
1. C onfirm the power switch is OFF (switch is pushed toward
rear of camera).
2. Plug the USB cable into the camera’s micro-USB port.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port
on your computer.
Note: Average charge time is 3-4 hours. The camera’s status
light flashes green while charging. It turns solid green
when battery is fully charged.
An optional AC power adapter for charging your camera is available
for purchase:
http://www.looxcie.com/looxcie-2/accessories.
Download & Update
LOOXCIEDESKTOP UTILITY
The free LooxcieDesktop utility enables you to update your
camera’s firmware and transfer video from your camera to
your computer.
Click here to download, install, and launch the LooxcieDesktop
utility on a PC or Mac.
1. Download, install and launch LooxcieDesktop.
2. Slide the camera’s power switch to ON.
3. Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable. The
LooxcieDesktop automatically checks for firmware updates.
4. Install firmware updates if available.
Note: To transfer video from your camera to your computer,
see “LooxcieDesktop Utility”, on page 3.
2 Looxcie Mobile App/LooxcieDesktop Utility
Connect
The LX2 requires a Bluetooth connection with your smartphone
or tablet to stream live video. To establish a connection between
your camera and mobile device:
1. Turn on Bluetooth on your mobile device:
• Android: under Settings/Wireless & Networks/Bluetooth
• iOS: under Settings/Bluetooth/Devices
2. S
 lide the camera’s power switch to ON. If the camera’s green
Status light and red Record light are flashing, pairing mode
is active.
If the Status and Record lights are not flashing, turn off the
camera. Then press and hold the camera’s Call button while
you turn the camera on again. The Status and Record lights will
both flash, indicating that the device is in pairing mode.
3. Select Looxcie from your mobile device’s Bluetooth device list:
• Android: Settings/Wireless & Networks/Bluetooth
settings/Bluetooth devices
• iOS: Settings/Bluetooth/Devices
When pairing is successful, Looxcie appears in your mobile
device’s Bluetooth device list as Connected or Connected to
Phone Audio.
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Looxcie Mobile App* LooxcieDesktop Utility
The free Looxcie Mobile App for Android and iOS enables you to: Use the LooxcieDesktop utility to:
• View live video streams and recorded video from the • Update your camera’s firmware.
Looxcie community and your friends.
• Adjust your camera’s settings.
• View and share videos and video clips from your • Download clips from your camera to your computer.
Looxcie camera.
• Use your smartphone as a viewfinder for videos UPDATE CAMERA SOFTWARE
recorded on your Looxcie camera. To update your camera’s firmware, see “Download & Update” on
• Buffer video in your Looxcie camera. page 2.
• Stream live video from your camera to the public or
SPECIFY CAMERA SETTINGS
to selected viewers.
To specify your camera’s video resolution and recording or
DOWNLOAD & CREATE ACCOUNT buffering mode:
1. Download the Looxcie mobile app for your phone: 1. Click the Settings button.
http://www.looxcie.com/products/apps/ 2. Select a resolution setting and mode for your camera, and
2. Install and launch Looxcie app on your smartphone or tablet. click Apply.
3. Follow the online login steps to create a Looxcie user account.
DOWNLOAD VIDEO FROM YOUR CAMERA
Note: If you choose Other Ways to Sign In you must sign up for
an account before you can sign in. 1. Click the Manage button.
4. Record and stream live video or watch video from your friends 2. Select Copy Video Clips or Copy Raw Video.
and community. Note: You must choose Copy Raw Video to download buffered
video. For more information about buffered video, see the
Note: For detailed instructions on using the Looxcie mobile
app to view, record, and stream video, see the Looxcie Looxcie Mobile App User’s Guide.
Mobile App User’s Guide. 3. Specify a download location on your computer., and click Go.
After downloading you are prompted to delete video from your
camera. To delete buffered video, follow the instructions below.
DELETE VIDEO ON YOUR CAMERA
1. Click the Manage button.
2. Select Delete Content from your Looxcie.
*T
 he Looxcie Mobile App is periodically upgraded, and is subject to change 3. Check the type of content to delete, and click Go.
without notice. Check the Play Store/App Store for updates.
Camera Specs/Camera Modes 4 Support/Registration 5

Camera Specs Camera Modes My camera is behaving erratically.

Your battery level may be low, or the camera may have been
CAMERA BODY Mode Resolution Frames Max Max Battery disconnected before a firmware update was completed. Reboot
• Bluetooth connectivity Per Second Storage Buffer Life
your camera to restore its state without harming recorded
• Fast-charging 365mAh lithium polymer battery Video Recording 480p 30 fps 1 hr. n/a up to 1 hr. content:
• Micro-USB port for charging battery and connection to Video Looping 480p 30fps 1 hr. 1 hr. up to 1 hr.
computer 320p 15fps 5 hrs. 5hrs. up to 4 hrs. 1. Connect camera to your computer.
• UL/CSA-approved power supply Live Streaming 320p 15fps 5 hrs. n/a up to 4 hrs. 2. Press the Record, Call, and Instant Clip buttons simultaneously
• Dimensions: .91 in x .67 in x 3.33 in (W x H x D) for two seconds. If reboot successful, the green LED will glow
(2.3cm x 1.7cm x 8.46cm) brightly for 3 seconds.
• Weight: 22g (less than 1 oz.) Troubleshooting
CAMERA SENSOR & VIDEO My Looxcie is paired to my mobile device but the
mobile app does not recognize my device.
Support
• Selectable video resolution (480p & 320p) for buffered
video. 1. Power on your camera. Online Support
• f 2.8 lens Visit http://www.looxcie.com/support
• 65.5° field of view (FOV) 2. F
 rom the mobile app swipe right to see the Menu screen, tap
PAIR WITH CAMERA, select Looxcie 3, and tap OK. Available Monday thru Friday, 9 am to 5 pm Pacific Time
• Low-light sensor (650 mV/lux-sec)
• Auto high color and light correction 3. Select your device from the list of cameras.
• Codec: MPEG-4 video, AAC audio
4. Wait up to 30 seconds for the devices to connect.
HEADSET
• Bluetooth Class 2, V2.1 + EDR and eSCO (up to 10 m range) 5. If that fails, go to the WiFi setting on your smartphone, select
your Looxcie 3, connect, and then return to the Looxcie app.
Registration
• Hands-free Profile (HFP 1.5)
• Silicon MEMS microphone Product Registration
I’m unable to record because my Looxcie is full.
• DSP-based noise reduction Visit http://www.looxcie.com/register to register your camera.
• 6+ hours talk time 1. Connect your Looxcie to your computer.
2. U
 se the LooxcieDesktop utility to transfer your clips from the
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS camera to the computer and delete them on the camera. For
• Looxcie mobile app (free download) more information, see “DELETE VIDEO ON YOUR CAMERA”on
• Smartphone or tablet with Android 2.4 or higher or with page 3.
iOS 6.0 or higher
Note: Mac users: ensure you delete all files on camera, including
• Looxcie computer desktop application (free download) the .trash directory.
• Windows XP (32-bit), Windows Vista, Windows 7,
Copyright © 2013 Looxcie, Inc.
Windows 8 and up, or Mac OS X (10.6.8, 10.7.5, and
10.8.3 and up) All rights reserved. Looxcie and the Looxcie logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Looxcie, Inc. US and international
• 1 available USB Port
patents pending. Looxcie Model: LX2