1. Connect the power adapter to the camera unit
and a power supply
2. Place the camera unit at a desired place.
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from the power supply
User’s manual
VM980
Accessory Wi-Fi HD Camera
for use with VTech model
VM981/VM991
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This manual has instructions on how to set up
your new camera unit. For complete instructions
on using the camera unit, see the installation
guide and online app manual of the HD video
monitor
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Light sensor
2
Infra
• Allow you to see clearly in a dark
surrounding.
3
Camera lens
4
LED indicators
• Flash orange and blue alternately
when the camera unit is in pairing
mode.
• Orange is steady on when the camera
unit is connecting to the Internet.
• Orange and blue are steady on when
the camera unit is idle.
• Flash orange and blue slowly during
video streaming.
• Flash orange and blue quickly and
alternately when the camera unit is
updating its firmware.
5
Microphone
6
Power j
7
Pair/r
• Press and hold for three seconds to
enter pairing mode.
What’s in the box
User’s manual
Overview
Connect
• Use only the power adapter supplied with this
product.
• Make sure the electrical outlet is not controlled by
wall switch.
• The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented
in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are
not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged
into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet.
• Make sure the camera unit and the power adapter
cord are out of reach of children.
Connect the camera unit
Wi-Fi connection
• Before you connect the camera unit, make sure you
have Internet access and a Wi-Fi router
(IEEE 802.11 b/g/n ). Charges apply and service plan
may vary for Internet access. Router is not included.
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guidelines, place the IP camera unit at least 20cm
from nearby persons.
Before use
How the system works
The Wi-Fi router (not included) provides Internet
connectivity to your HD video monitor system.
It serves as a communicating channel between
your camera unit and parent unit, allowing you to
monitor and/or control your camera unit wherever
you are.
Requirements
Make sure your system includes the following
components, and they meet the minimum
requirement.
Network Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi router 2.4GHz IEEE 802.1
Internet connection
At least 1.0 Mbps upload
bandwidth per camera
Test the location for the camera unit
Before you install your camera unit, you need to
test which of your selected monitoring areas within
the house have good Wi-Fi signal strength. After
you have connected your parent unit to a Wi-Fi
network, you can use your parent unit’s Wi-Fi
signal strength indicator to assist in checking.
Once you have identified the suitable location, you
can install your camera unit. Adjust the distance
between your camera unit and the Wi-Fi router if
needed.
• Depending on surroundings and obstructing factors,
such as the effect distance and internal walls have
on signal strength, you may experience reduced
Wi-Fi signal. T
adjust the distance or direction of your parent unit.
Check with your parent unit again.
Pair new camera unit
Each newly purchased camera unit (VM980 )
must be paired to the parent unit of the HD video
monitor system (VM981 or VM991 ).
Refer to the online app manual in your parent unit
on how to pair your camera unit to your system.
General product care
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good, follow these guidelines:
• Avoid putting it near heating appliances and
devices that generate electrical noise (for
example, motors or fluorescent lamps).
• DO NOT expose it to direct sunlight or
moisture.
• Avoid dropping the product or treating it
roughly
• Clean with a soft cloth.
• DO NOT immerse the camera unit in water
and do not clean it under the tap.
• DO NOT use cleaning spray or liquid cleaners.
• Make sure the camera unit is dry before you
connect it to the mains again.
Storage
When you are not going to use the camera for
some time, store the camera unit and the adapter
in a cool and dry place.
Important safety instructions
When using your equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock and injury
the following:
1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked
on the product.
2. Adult setup is required.
3. This home monitor is intended as an aid. It is
not a substitute for home security supervision
and should not be used as such.
4. This product is not intended for use as a
medical monitor
5. Do not use this product near water
example, do not use it next to a bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub or swimming
pool, or in a wet basement or shower
6. Use only the adapters included with this
product. Incorrect adapter polarity or voltage
can seriously damage the product.
Power adapter: Input 100-240V AC 50/60Hz;
Output: 5V DC 1000mA.
7. The power adapter is intended to be correctly
oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
The prongs are not designed to hold the plug
in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-
the-table or cabinet outlet.
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Model VM980
Protect your privacy and online
security
VT
mind. That’s why we’ve put together a list of
industry-recommended best practices to help
keep your wireless connection private and your
devices protected when online. We recommend
you carefully review and consider complying with
the following tips.
Ensure your wireless connection is secure.
• Before installing a device, ensure your router’s
wireless signal is encrypted by selecting the
“WP
wireless security menu.
Change default settings.
• Change your wireless router’s default wireless
network name (SSID) to something unique.
• Change default passwords to unique, strong
passwords. A
- Is at least 10 characters long.
- Is complex.
- Does not contain dictionary words or
personal information.
- Contains a mix of uppercase letters,
lowercase letters, special characters and
numbers.
Keep your devices up to date.
• Download security patches from
manufacturers as soon as they become
available. This will ensure you always have
the latest security updates.
• If the feature is available, enable automatic
updates for future releases.
Disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) on your
router
• UPnP enabled on a router can limit the
effectiveness of your firewall by allowing other
network devices to open inbound ports without
any intervention or approval from you. A
or other malware program could use this
function to compromise security for the entire
network.
For more information on wireless connections
and protecting your data, please review the
following resources from industry experts:
1. Federal Communications Commission:
Wireless Connections and Bluetooth Security
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www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/how-protect-
yourself-online.
2. U.S. Department of Homeland Security:
Before Y
Internet–
www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST15-003.
3. Federal Trade Commission: Using IP
CamerasSafely–
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0382-
using-ip-cameras-safely.
4. Wi-FiAlliance:DiscoverWi-FiSecurity–
http://www.wi-.org/discover-wi-/security.
Locate the online app manual
To access the online app manual from
the parent unit:
1. T to display the side menu.
2. THelp.
3. TApp manual to read the online app
manual.
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