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- How do I connect Autographer to my iPhone?
- What accessories are included in the box?
- How do I switch Autographer on?
- How do I start capturing images?
- How do I know Autographer is capturing images?
- How many images can Autographer store and how long does the battery last?
- How can I wear Autographer?
- How do I switch Autographer off?
- What software is supplied with Autographer?
- Autography Etiquette
- How do I connect Autographer to my Android smartphone?
- How do I connect Autographer to my iPhone?
- How do I view my images and create video?
- How do I pause image capture?
- How do I check the battery level, image count, and memory status?
- How do I charge Autographer?
- What sounds does Autographer make?
- How do I use the Autographer menu?
- How do I change the image capture rate?
- How do I turn Blink On / Off?
- How do I turn Bluetooth On / Off?
- How do I switch GPS On / Off?
- How do I turn Sounds On / Off?
- How do I point and shoot a sequence of images?
- What are the default settings on Autographer?
- The Autographer App has frozen
- How we use your data
- How do I update the software on my Autographer?
- How do I connect Autographer to my Android smartphone?
- How do I connect Autographer to my iPhone?
- What are the minimum requirements for my smartphone?
- How do I navigate and view my images?
- How do I select and delete images?
- How do I save images to my Smartphone?
- How do I share images?
- How do I create a video / animated GIF?
- How do I mark images as ‘favourite’ on the smartphone app?
- How do I add / edit tags on the smartphone app?
- What settings can be changed in the iOS smartphone app?
- How do I change the Bluetooth name of my Autographer?
- How do I set the time on Autographer?
- How do I connect Autographer to my Android smartphone?
- What settings can be changed in the Android smartphone app?
- What are the minimum specs for my computer?
- What does Autographer Desktop software do?
- How do I install Autographer desktop software on a PC?
- How do I install Autographer desktop software on a Mac?
- How do I import images to my computer?
- What can I do in ‘Stream’, ‘Calendar’, and ‘Cinema’ views?
- How do I select and navigate images?
- How do I delete images?
- How do I change the appearance of the desktop?
- What are the keyboard shortcuts?
- What does the ‘Sequence’ icon do?
- How do I view my images as a slide show?
- How do I use the map?
- How do I locate Autographer images/videos/GIFs and open them in other applications?
- How do I share images from the Desktop software?
- How do I create a video or animated GIF in the Desktop software?
- How do I use search?
- How do I tag images?
- How do I share videos and GIFs from the Desktop software?
- How do I use Favourites?
- How do I set the time on Autographer?
- Latest downloads
- Creating, moving and changing libraries
- Using multiple Autographers
- How do I update the software on my Autographer?
- My camera will not turn on
- My camera is on but does not capture images
- My camera is taking blank images
- The Autographer App will not open
- There is an error code displayed on my Autographer
- I’ve damaged my Autographer, what do I do?
The Autographer smartphone app enables you to view, tag, delete and share images on the go. You can also create and share animated GIF sequences. The iOS version can also create videos with music.
Download the app from the Apple App Store.
You must pair Autographer with your iPhone before you use it for the first time:
- Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone in Settings – Bluetooth – On (or in iOS 5.0, Settings – General – Bluetooth – On)
- Turn your Autographer on
- Press Autographer's menu button until Bluetooth "OFF" is displayed
- Press Autographer's select button twice until "PAIR" is displayed, it will then change to "DISCOVER"
- Autographer will then appear in the list of Bluetooth devices on the smartphone
- Select 'Misc' in the list of devices
- You will be asked to "Allow" Autographer to communicate with "OMG Life Autographer"
- On first launch of the app, you will be shown a tour outlining the various features available
- Once the tour is finished, your Autographer will be shown on screen – select "Connect"
- For security, you will be asked to enter a four-digit code as displayed on the Autographer into the app
- Autographer will display "CONNECTED" and the application will open on your smartphone.
For subsequent uses, select "ON" from the Autographer Bluetooth menu to connect to your smartphone:
- Providing that Bluetooth is enabled on your smartphone, the Autographer will connect automatically and ask if you would like to launch the Autographer app.
- Autographer will switch Bluetooth off after 10 minutes of inactivity.
- Autographer does not capture images while Bluetooth is active.
To switch off Bluetooth on Autographer click any button
The following video tutorial shows the smartphone app in use with an iOS device but the software and process is similar on Android devices:
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- Autographer
- Lanyard
- Pouch
- Micro USB cable
- Desktop software (on device)
Open the lens cover by rotating clockwise and then press the 'Action' button for 6 seconds.
Autographer will say 'Hello' and start capturing images immediately.
Autographer automatically captures images when it's switched on and the lens cover is open.
Image capture is paused when Bluetooth is enabled and whenever the menu is being used.
By default Autographer is set to display a 'blink' on screen (a flashing blue circle) when it starts capturing an image.
You can adjust the "Status Blink" setting in the camera's menu.
Autographer holds more than 27,000 images and shoots for 10 hours at a time.
You can attach Autographer to clothing with the built-in clip. Try:
- Pockets on shirts and coats
- Trouser belts
- Bag straps
You can also wear Autographer around your neck with the lanyard supplied – see this video for instructions on how to attach the lanyard to Autographer.
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Autographer can be placed in interesting locations to capture unique images: Try sitting Autographer on a table or shelf to capture what's going on in a room.
- Hold the 'Action' button for 6 seconds to switch Autographer off.
- Autographer will say 'Goodbye' and power off.
- Remember to close the lens cover to protect the lens.
- You can also pause image capture for up to 5 minutes by closing the lens cover.
Autographer is supplied with Desktop software (for PC and Mac) and an Autographer App for smartphones.
Autography and friends
- Autographer is at its best when it's naturally capturing your life; documenting those personal moments that are unique to you.
- Where these moments involve your friend and family networks, it's polite to check they're happy for you to take images of them and the event (as you would with a normal camera).
Autography in public
- Different environments have a different set of unwritten rules and in some cases laws that govern them. Always check before Autographing a new country, museum or exhibition space and – as with any camera or smartphone – ensure you only use Autographer where it's acceptable to do so.
- Pause your image capture if you are in close proximity to people you don't know for a long period of time – for example, if you are seated opposite someone at an event or on a packed commuter train.
- If anyone expresses concern, we recommend showing them that you have closed the camera shutter, and that the yellow lens cover means the device is no longer capturing images.
Respecting privacy
- If you capture an image of someone and they take offence, you should connect to Autographer with your smartphone and delete the image/s as soon as possible. You may want to show the person that you have done this for their peace of mind.
- If it's not practical or possible to do this straightaway, you should ensure that you delete the images when you import them to your desktop.
You must have the latest software on your Autographer before you can connect to Android.
To update
- Connect your computer to the internet
- Connect your Autographer to your computer via the USB cable
- Open the Autographer app on the computer
- If updates are available for your device, you'll see an Update button appear beneath the Import button. Click this to start the installation, and then click 'Update Now' on the pop up screen
- If you do not see the update button, your Autographer is up to date
Once the screen says 'Updates successful!' you are free to disconnect your device
Once you have checked that you have the latest software, you are ready to connect your Autographer to your smartphone via Bluetooth.
You must pair Autographer with your Smartphone before you use it for the first time:
- Launch the Autographer App. The app will ask to turn on Bluetooth, allow it.
- Tap the 'Get Started' button read through the guide and you will be taken to your phones Bluetooth pairing screen. If this is the first time you have opened the app the guide will show automatically.
- Turn your Autographer on.
- Press Autographers menu button until Bluetooth "OFF" is displayed.
- Press the Autographers the select button twice until 'PAIR' is displayed, this will then change to 'DISCOVER'
- Search for new devices in your smartphones Bluetooth menu
- Select your Autographer from the list. If you can't see your Autographer on the list press 'Search / Scan for Devices' – Note. There is an issue where your Autographer may be shown as 'B?' on this list.
- Once your phone and Autographer are paired press the back button on your phone.
- Press the select button on your Autographer twice, the Autographers screen will now show 'ON' which will change to 'SEEKING'.
- After a short wait your Autographer will show a four digit code. Enter the code on your phone and you will be able start using the app.
For subsequent uses, select "ON" from the Autographer Bluetooth menu to connect to your smartphone:
- Providing that Bluetooth is enabled on your smartphone, you will receive a notification letting you know Autographer wants to connect. Just tap the notification to use the app.
- Autographer will switch Bluetooth off after 10 minutes of inactivity
- Autographer does not capture images while Bluetooth is active
- To switch off Bluetooth on Autographer click any button
The Autographer smartphone app enables you to view, tag, delete and share images on the go. You can also create and share animated GIF sequences. The iOS version can also create videos with music.
Download the app from the Apple App Store.
You must pair Autographer with your iPhone before you use it for the first time:
- Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone in Settings – Bluetooth – On (or in iOS 5.0, Settings – General – Bluetooth – On)
- Turn your Autographer on
- Press Autographer's menu button until Bluetooth "OFF" is displayed
- Press Autographer's select button twice until "PAIR" is displayed, it will then change to "DISCOVER"
- Autographer will then appear in the list of Bluetooth devices on the smartphone
- Select 'Misc' in the list of devices
- You will be asked to "Allow" Autographer to communicate with "OMG Life Autographer"
- On first launch of the app, you will be shown a tour outlining the various features available
- Once the tour is finished, your Autographer will be shown on screen – select "Connect"
- For security, you will be asked to enter a four-digit code as displayed on the Autographer into the app
- Autographer will display "CONNECTED" and the application will open on your smartphone.
For subsequent uses, select "ON" from the Autographer Bluetooth menu to connect to your smartphone:
- Providing that Bluetooth is enabled on your smartphone, the Autographer will connect automatically and ask if you would like to launch the Autographer app.
- Autographer will switch Bluetooth off after 10 minutes of inactivity.
- Autographer does not capture images while Bluetooth is active.
To switch off Bluetooth on Autographer click any button
The following video tutorial shows the smartphone app in use with an iOS device but the software and process is similar on Android devices:
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You can view your images, create video, and share, using the Autographer desktop and the smartphone app.
You can pause image capture by closing the lens cover.
Opening the lens cover within 5 minutes will resume image capture.
If the lens cover is closed for more than 5 minutes Autographer will turn off – you should turn Autographer on to resume image capture.
While Autographer is on press the 'Menu' button once to show the remaining battery percentage, the current total image count, and total memory used.
Charge Autographer by connecting it to a USB port on your computer for 1 – 2 hours.
In charging mode the menu shows a charging symbol.
Autographer does not capture images while charging.
Autographer will beep when low on power, when you have captured a sequence of images, and when it is turned off.
You can turn sounds off in the menu.
Press the 'Menu' button twice to open the Autographer menu.
Press 'Menu' to move screens and 'Action' to toggle settings.
You can change capture rate, Bluetooth, GPS, Sound, and Blink settings within the menu.
When Autographer is on, press the 'Menu' button twice to show 'Capture Rate'.
Press the 'Action' button to scroll to one of the following settings:
- Low – up to 120 images per hour
- Medium – up to 240 images per hour
- High – up to 360 images per hour
Autographer is set to blink twice, each time it captures an image.
You can turn blink On / Off in the menu.
When Autographer is on, press the 'Menu' button six times to show 'Status Blink'.
Press the 'Action' button once to switch to 'Status Hidden' mode.
Bluetooth is used to connect Autographer to smartphone apps.
When Autographer is turned on, press the 'Menu' button three times to show 'Bluetooth'.
Press the 'Action' button once to turn Bluetooth on and connect to a new smartphone.
Press the 'Action' button again to turn Bluetooth on and connect to a pre-paired smartphone.
Autographer will display 'Connected' during an active session with a smartphone.
Disconnect Autographer by returning to the Bluetooth menu and pressing the 'Action' button once.
Autographer can geotag images so you can search by location in the desktop and smartphone app. GPS must be turned on and have a satellite lock to geotag images:
- Press the 'Menu' button until GPS is displayed and press 'Action' so GPS is 'On'.
- Autographer will display satellite signal strength as 'Low', 'Medium' or 'High' after 3 seconds.
- If Autographer has a satellite fix then 'Locked' is displayed, geotagged image capture will start, and the 'Blink' will have a small dot in the centre of the blue circle.
- A satellite lock should be obtained within 1 – 2 minutes with a High or Medium signal level. A low signal may take considerably longer.
- You can increase satellite signal strength (and reduce the time to achieve a lock) by holding Autographer still, away from buildings, with a clear view of the sky.
- Autographer will not capture images while displaying 'Low', 'Medium' or 'High'. Press the 'menu' button to scroll away from the menu and resume image capture.
- Autographer will stop looking for satellites If a lock cannot be achieved within 6 minutes.
When Autographer is on, press the 'Menu' button five times to show 'Sound'.
Press the 'Action' button once to toggle sounds On / Off.
You can point and shoot a sequence of 9 images by following these steps:
Make sure Autographer is on and press the 'Action' button once
The screen will show 'SEQUENCE' and a count of the images it has captured
Autographer will display 'SEQUENCE END' once the images and data have been saved
You can cancel sequence capture by pressing the 'Menu' or 'Action' button at any time during the sequence.
Images captured in a sequence are tagged in the desktop software and can be viewed quickly but clicking the 'Sequence' icon.
Autographer factory settings are:
- Rate – Medium
- Bluetooth – Off
- GPS – On
- Sounds – On
- Blink – On
- Hard reset your device.
- Open the app once rebooted.
- If the issue reoccurs then uninstall the app.
- Reinstall the app.
- If this is unsuccessful ensure that the device is up to date and running the latest firmware.
We respect our users' privacy.
In order to improve Autographer we would like you to share with us some information about how you use the camera and software. This information is anonymous and is collected automatically, by the software, if you agree. We use Google Analytics on the Desktop software and Smartphone to record data such as which screens in the software you use, or how often you create a video. The Autographer camera also produces log files, which contain information about how many pictures were taken, and the sensor readings. Other image measurements are also recorded, like exposure time. We use this information to improve our algorithms and fine tune the camera settings, to help you get better pictures. Personal information, like GPS data, is not included in these logs.
The information we collect is associated with your computer's IP address, which can be used to locate your position on the Earth. We do not tie this information to your name or camera id, and we only deal with it in an anonymous, aggregated way. We only collect this information if you agree, the desktop software will ask you when you first use it. You can also change this later on the Desktop application in Settings/Application/"Report anonymous usage information". On the smartphone you can change this from the Settings menu via the top left of the home screen.
The Autographer Desktop software connects to the internet and will check for and download updates, and check for internet connectivity. These connections are recorded by Amazon, who provide online file serving facilities for us. We may use the records to determine things like the size of our user base, and what version of the software our users are running. This type of polling is necessary for some of the features of the software to work, but you can disable it in the Settings screen under Application/"Enable offline mode".
If you use the Autographer sharing service the privacy policy for the http://share.autographer.com site is at http://www.autographer.com/Home/Legal
If you have any further enquiries, please contact omg@tmti.net
Thank you
Autographer software updates are delivered by the desktop application via USB to a connected Autographer.
- Connect your computer to the internet.
- Connect your Autographer to your computer via the USB cable.
- Open the Autographer app on the computer.
- If updates are available for your device, you'll see an Update button appear beneath the Import button. Click this to start the installation, and then click 'Update Now' on the pop up screen.
Once the screen says 'Updates successful!' you are free to disconnect your device.
To find out what your device is currently using, go to Settings while your Autographer is connected to a computer.
You must have the latest software on your Autographer before you can connect to Android.
- Connect your computer to the internet
- Connect your Autographer to your computer via the USB cable
- Open the Autographer app on the computer
- If updates are available for your device, you'll see an Update button appear beneath the Import button. Click this to start the installation, and then click 'Update Now' on the pop up screen
- If you do not see the update button, your Autographer is up to date
Once the screen says 'Updates successful!' you are free to disconnect your device
Once you have checked that you have the latest software, you are ready to connect your Autographer to your smartphone via Bluetooth.
You must pair Autographer with your Smartphone before you use it for the first time:
- Launch the Autographer App. The app will ask to turn on Bluetooth, allow it.
- Tap the 'Get Started' button read through the guide and you will be taken to your phones Bluetooth pairing screen. If this is the first time you have opened the app the guide will show automatically.
- Turn your Autographer on.
- Press Autographers menu button until Bluetooth "OFF" is displayed.
- Press the Autographers the select button twice until 'PAIR' is displayed, this will then change to 'DISCOVER'
- Search for new devices in your smartphones Bluetooth menu
- Select your Autographer from the list. If you can't see your Autographer on the list press 'Search / Scan for Devices' – Note. There is an issue where your Autographer may be shown as 'B?' on this list.
- Once your phone and Autographer are paired press the back button on your phone.
- Press the select button on your Autographer twice, the Autographers screen will now show 'ON' which will change to 'SEEKING'.
- After a short wait your Autographer will show a four digit code. Enter the code on your phone and you will be able start using the app.
- Providing that Bluetooth is enabled on your smartphone, you will receive a notification letting you know Autographer wants to connect. Just tap the notification to use the app.
- Autographer will switch Bluetooth off after 10 minutes of inactivity
- Autographer does not capture images while Bluetooth is active
- To switch off Bluetooth on Autographer click any button
The Autographer smartphone app enables you to view, tag, delete and share images on the go. You can also create and share animated GIF sequences. The iOS version can also create videos with music.
Download the app from the Apple App Store.
You must pair Autographer with your iPhone before you use it for the first time:
- Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone in Settings – Bluetooth – On (or in iOS 5.0, Settings – General – Bluetooth – On)
- Turn your Autographer on
- Press Autographer's menu button until Bluetooth "OFF" is displayed
- Press Autographer's select button twice until "PAIR" is displayed, it will then change to "DISCOVER"
- Autographer will then appear in the list of Bluetooth devices on the smartphone
- Select 'Misc' in the list of devices
- You will be asked to "Allow" Autographer to communicate with "OMG Life Autographer"
- On first launch of the app, you will be shown a tour outlining the various features available
- Once the tour is finished, your Autographer will be shown on screen – select "Connect"
- For security, you will be asked to enter a four-digit code as displayed on the Autographer into the app
- Autographer will display "CONNECTED" and the application will open on your smartphone.
For subsequent uses, select "ON" from the Autographer Bluetooth menu to connect to your smartphone:
- Providing that Bluetooth is enabled on your smartphone, the Autographer will connect automatically and ask if you would like to launch the Autographer app.
- Autographer will switch Bluetooth off after 10 minutes of inactivity.
- Autographer does not capture images while Bluetooth is active.
To switch off Bluetooth on Autographer click any button
The following video tutorial shows the smartphone app in use with an iOS device but the software and process is similar on Android devices:
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iOS 5.0 or higher is required to run the App.
Supported devices include:
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 5
- iPhone 4S
- iPhone 4
- iPhone 3GS
- iPod touch (5th generation)
- iPod touch (4th generation)
Jelly Bean (4.X) and newer Android versions are supported.
The app has been tested on the following devices:
- Nexus 5
- Moto G
- Galaxy S4
- Galaxy S4 Mini
- Galaxy S3
- Galaxy S3 Mini
- Galaxy S2
- Galaxy Note
- Galaxy Note 2
- Galaxy Fame
- Xperia S
- Xperia SP
- Xperia L
- Xperia E
- Xperia Z
- Xperia T
- HTC One
- HTC One SV
The app has three main views: Chapter, Stream, and Image view.
Chapter view provides an easy to navigate overview of all your images. After connecting to an Autographer the app opens up Chapter view.
The view scrolls vertically with the most recent chapter at the bottom of the screen. 'Page up' and 'Page down' buttons at the bottom of the screen quickly navigate to the top and bottom of the range of chapters.
Tapping an image takes you to the 'Stream' view of images within the chapter.
Stream view shows all the images on Autographer, tiled in chronological order with the most recent image at the bottom of the screen.
Stream view supports both portrait and landscape orientations. An inline separator groups images into hours. 'Page up' and 'Page down' buttons at the bottom of the screen quickly navigate up and down pages of images.
Pressing and holding an image will enable 'Edit' mode, enabling the selection of multiple images for sharing, deleting, tagging, favourites, and creation of a stop motion video (iOS only) or GIF.
Tapping an image takes you to the large 'Image' view of that image.
Image view lets you view and navigate images one at a time alongside any GPS data plotted on a map. Image view supports both portrait and landscape orientations.
Swiping a finger from right to left across the image will display the next chronological image. Swiping a finger from left to right across the image will display the previous chronological image.
- Slideshow: Play images back as slideshow by pressing the 'Play' button.
- Magnify (iOS only): Pinch and zoom can magnify the image up to 2x.
- Metadata: A single tap on the image will flip the image to reveal its metadata. Tapping the image metadata view will return to the image.
- Maps: The map shows the current image location and the location of other loaded images. Pinch, zoom, and pan work on the map. Routes are displayed as purple dots.
Pressing and holding an image in 'Stream' view, or tapping the top-right navigation bar button will open 'Edit' mode.
'Edit' mode allows you to select and deselect multiple images with a tap. You can also select multiple images by dragging a selection.
The 'Delete' button permanently deletes the currently selected images from Autographer.
The 'Clear' button to the left of the navigation bar deselects the current selection of images.
iPhone
- Save images to the iPhone Camera Roll from 'Stream' view by selecting them in 'Edit Mode', tapping the leftmost 'Action' button in toolbar, selecting 'Share' and then selecting 'Save to Camera Roll'.
- In 'Image' view, tap the leftmost 'Share' button in toolbar and select 'Save to Camera Roll'.
Android
- Save images to the gallery from 'Stream' view by selecting them in 'Edit Mode', tapping the leftmost 'Action' button in toolbar, selecting 'Save'
The selected image(s) will be saved to the smartphone and become visible in the Photos/Gallery app.
You can share selected image(s) to Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, email, and the Autographer Share online service.
- Tap 'Share'. A list of available services will appear. Select the service with which you wish to share the image(s).
- iOS 5: You must authorise Autographer to use your Facebook account the first time you share. You will be directed to Safari and asked to "allow" Autographer to post on your behalf. You will then be returned to the Autographer app and can start sharing directly to Facebook.
- iOS 6: You must enter your Facebook credentials in 'Settings' on your iPhone to enable Facebook sharing from Autographer.
- You must enter your Twitter credentials in 'Settings' on your iPhone to enable Twitter sharing from Autographer
Tumblr
- You must authorise Autographer to use your Tumblr account the first time you share. You will be directed to Safari and asked to "allow" Autographer to post on your behalf. You will then be returned to the Autographer app and can start sharing directly to Tumblr.
Autographer Share
- You will be taken to the Autographer Share 'Sign in' view. If you have not registered to the Autographer Share service you should click the 'sign up' icon. If you are already signed up, you can log into you account and upload image(s).
- Sharing to Mail opens a new e-mail composer screen with the Autographer image(s) attached.
Android
NOTE: The Autographer smartphone app for Android currently supports the creation of Animated GIFs only. The option to create videos will be available in a future release.
- Create GIF by selecting between 2 and 50 images in 'Edit' mode, then tapping the share button then the 'create' button. A video preview window will open in the top half of the view – tapping the window will preview your GIF. Select frames per second in the lower half of the view.
- Save the GIF to your Android device by tapping 'Save' at the right of the navigation bar. You will be given the option to share the GIF after it has been saved.
- You will then be shown a list of installed apps that accept photos, selecting one will open the interface for that particular app.
Additional notes on Android animated GIF creation:
- Saved GIFs will not animate when viewed in the Gallery app on all devices but will animate if shared to an appropriate service.
- You will need to have appropriate apps installed on your device to be able to share with them. Examples are Tumblr, Google+, Dropbox etc.
- When sharing a GIF, some apps will appear in the list, that do not support GIFs properly. Facebook and Twitter for example do not support GIFs. Depending on the app either the first frame of the GIF will be shared or nothing will be shared.
iOS
- Create a video or GIF by selecting between 2 and 50 images in 'Edit' mode, then pressing the share button then 'create'. A video preview window will open in the top half of the view – pressing the window will preview your movie. Choose between animated GIF and video and select frames per second in the lower half of the view.
- Add music from your iOS music library to videos (not GIFs) by pressing 'Add Music'. A selected song will be displayed as an audio wave in the music bar at the bottom of the 'Create Video' screen. You can change the start time of the music by dragging from left to right on the audio wave.
- Save the video / GIF to the Camera Roll by pressing 'Save' at the right of the navigation bar. You will be given the option to share the video / GIF after it has been saved. Note: GIFs saved will not animate when viewed, but will animate if sent via e-mail.
- You can mark an image as 'favourite' from 'Stream' or 'Image' view by selecting 'Favourite' from the toolbar.
- Favourited images are marked with a yellow square on the smartphone app.
- After importing images to the Desktop Software, your favourited images can be quickly viewed with the 'Favourite' filter.
You can tag a selected image from 'Stream' or 'Image' view by selecting 'Tag' from the bottom menu, typing in the textbox, then pressing the 'Save' button.
- Tags can be up to 20 characters long.
- You can add one tag to each image.
- Tagged images are marked with a pink icon on the smartphone app.
- When imported to the desktop you can search for the tagged images through the desktop search bar.
The 'Settings' screen displays information about Autographer.
The following changes are possible:
- Rename Autographer
- Set the date and time on Autographer
- Reset Autographer to factory default settings (iOS only)
The following device changes can now be made within the app:
- Sound status (On/Off)
- GPS Status (On/Off)
- Capture Rate
To access these changes:
- Once connected to the Autographer you will be taken to Chapters view.
- On the left side of the navigation bar, is a new menu button.
- Tap this and view the slide-out menu that appears from the left.
- All settings exist in this menu.
- To change the status of one of the Autographer settings, tap the desirable option's slide switch.
It is possible to change Autographer's Bluetooth display name from within the app.
- From 'Chapter' view, tap the 'Settings' icon.
- Touch the text box containing the current device name at the top of the 'Settings' menu. A keyboard will appear.
- Enter a new name up to a maximum of 11 characters and press "Done" on the keyboard.
- The new name will be visible next time you connect Autographer and open the app.
Note: iOS caches Bluetooth display names of paired devices therefore may not update in your iOS 'Settings' menu until you next pair the device.
Autographer's time and date is set by default to GMT. You can update the time in two ways:
Setting the time using the desktop software:
- Connect Autographer to your computer using the USB.
- Run the Autographer desktop software.
- Go to settings and click 'Synchronise clock'.
- Disconnect the camera and the time will be updated.
Setting the time using your smartphone:
- Connect Autographer to your smartphone.
- Click on 'settings' and 'date and time'.
You must have the latest software on your Autographer before you can connect to Android.
- Connect your computer to the internet
- Connect your Autographer to your computer via the USB cable
- Open the Autographer app on the computer
- If updates are available for your device, you'll see an Update button appear beneath the Import button. Click this to start the installation, and then click 'Update Now' on the pop up screen
- If you do not see the update button, your Autographer is up to date
Once the screen says 'Updates successful!' you are free to disconnect your device
Once you have checked that you have the latest software, you are ready to connect your Autographer to your smartphone via Bluetooth.
You must pair Autographer with your Smartphone before you use it for the first time:
- Launch the Autographer App. The app will ask to turn on Bluetooth, allow it.
- Tap the 'Get Started' button read through the guide and you will be taken to your phones Bluetooth pairing screen. If this is the first time you have opened the app the guide will show automatically.
- Turn your Autographer on.
- Press Autographers menu button until Bluetooth "OFF" is displayed.
- Press the Autographers the select button twice until 'PAIR' is displayed, this will then change to 'DISCOVER'
- Search for new devices in your smartphones Bluetooth menu
- Select your Autographer from the list. If you can't see your Autographer on the list press 'Search / Scan for Devices' – Note. There is an issue where your Autographer may be shown as 'B?' on this list.
- Once your phone and Autographer are paired press the back button on your phone.
- Press the select button on your Autographer twice, the Autographers screen will now show 'ON' which will change to 'SEEKING'.
- After a short wait your Autographer will show a four digit code. Enter the code on your phone and you will be able start using the app.
- Providing that Bluetooth is enabled on your smartphone, you will receive a notification letting you know Autographer wants to connect. Just tap the notification to use the app.
- Autographer will switch Bluetooth off after 10 minutes of inactivity
- Autographer does not capture images while Bluetooth is active
- To switch off Bluetooth on Autographer click any button
The 'Settings' screen displays information about Autographer.
The following changes are possible:
- Rename Autographer
- Set the date and time on Autographer
Minimum [recommended]
- OSX 10.7.4 or later
- Windows 7 or later
- Core 2 Duo [i5 Processor]
- 2GB [4GB] Ram
- 500MB install memory + 20GB for images
- 1024 x 760 [1280 x 800] screen resolution
- An Internet connection
Autographer Desktop software is designed to help you efficiently manage your images and create sequences to share. You can:
- Import your images and store them on your hard drive
- See data and map your images
- View and delete all your images in 'Stream' view
- Play your images as slide shows in 'Cinema' view
- View and delete days of images in 'Calendar' view
- Create GIFs and stop motion movies
- Share to social networks
- Update the software on Autographer
- Connect Autographer to your computer using the USB cable.
- Open the Autographer drive.
- Double click Autographer-Setup.exe in the drive.
- Follow the installation instructions (we recommend you keep the default install directory).
- Select 'run Autographer' once the install is complete.
You can also download the Autographer desktop software for Windows here.
- Connect Autographer to your Mac using the USB cable.
- Open the Autographer drive.
- Double click Autographer.dmg in the drive.
- After the dmg has mounted drag the Autographer app to the Applications folder.
- Locate Autographer in the Applications folder and launch.
If OSX says '"Autographer" can't be opened because it is from an unidentified developer, you will need to alter gatekeeper settings:
- Go to 'System Preferences' > 'Security & Privacy'.
- Click the lock in the bottom.
- Enter your password.
- Click 'Anywhere' at the bottom.
You can also download the Autographer desktop software for Mac here.
- Install the desktop software on your PC or Mac.
- Connect Autographer to your computer using the USB cable.
- Open the desktop software and click the 'Import' button.
- The Sync/Importing progress bar appears in the bottom left of the screen and displays import progress .
- 1000 images will take approximately 10 minutes to import.
- The application will import all images from Autographer and store them on your hard drive.
- After a successful import a dialogue box is displayed saying 'Successfully imported x images' with two options 'View new images' and 'OK'.
- 'Go to images' takes you to the first of the newly imported images if you are in 'Stream' or 'Cinema' view.
- 'OK' closes the dialogue box.
- Clicking the Import button or the 'x 'in the progress bar whilst importing will cancel the import.
- A dialogue appears asking 'Are you sure you want to cancel the import' with 'Yes' or 'No' options.
- If you cancel the import images will not be deleted from Autographer, and any images imported before the cancellation will be available in the desktop.
- If you import the same data again the remaining images will be imported.
- 'Stream' view shows all Autographer images in the library, tiled in chronological order, from top left to bottom right.
- 'Calendar' view groups each day of images into one thumbnail. Hovering the cursor over a day's thumbnail will load and then cycle through the images for that day. Click and dragging over a day's thumbnail will scroll horizontally through the images for that day.
- 'Cinema' view allows you to view your images in full screen and watch them as stop motion videos
- A selected image has a yellow border
- An image can be selected by clicking on it, or by using the arrow keys to navigate to it
- Tag, map, date, and sensor data is displayed for the selected image
- Multiple images can be selected by dragging the cursor from the first selected image to the last
- Multiple images can also be selected by selecting the first image, pressing the shift key and clicking the final image
- Sensor values are displayed for the first image location when multiple images are selected
- Additional images can be added to the current selection by holding ctrl (command on mac) and selecting the new image
- Multiple images can be added to the current selection by holding ctrl and click and dragging from the first to last of a selection
- Calendar view is the best way to navigate by date, you can see each day and a preview of the images from them
- Clicking on the date in the middle of the top bar displays the drop down date picker
- The day, month and year of the current image selection are highlighted in yellow
- Days, months and years with images are shown in white
- Moving the cursor over a day/month/year shows a small box with the total number of images for that day/month/year
- Clicking a white day/month/year navigates you to the first image of that day/month/year
You can delete a selected image(s) in 'Stream' or 'Cinema' view in the following ways:
- Press the trash icon at the bottom right
- Press the delete/backspace key on your keyboard
- Right click (on Windows) and select 'delete'
- Two finger or ctrl-click (on mac) and select 'delete'
- Deleting an image removes it from the desktop application and also from your hard drive
You can delete a full day of images in 'Calendar' view by:
- Right clicking an image (on Windows) and selecting 'delete'
- Two finger or ctrl-clicking (on mac) and selecting 'delete'
You can resize parts of the desktop by dragging the borders between the map, sensor, and tag windows,
- Left and Right arrow keys moves to the image before & after the current selection.
- Up and Down arrow keys select the image above or below as displayed on screen.
- PgUp and PgDn keys scroll up and down 1 page of images.
- Home and End keys scroll to the start and end of 3 pages of images.
- Enter/Return changes to 'Cinema' view at the selected image
- Space Bar changes to 'Cinema' view and starts a slideshow from the selected image
- The F key will favourite/unfavourite the selected image(s)
- The T key will activate the 'Tag' box so you can enter a tag for the selected image(s)
- Delete/Backspace will delete the currently selected image(s)
- Esc exits the tag box
Clicking the 'Sequence' icon shows all images captured during a Sequence on Autographer.
Images captured as part of a sequence are marked with the Sequence tag.
You can view your images as a slide show in 'Cinema' view
- Enter 'Cinema' view by clicking 'Cinema', or double clicking a single image in 'Stream' view
- Click the yellow play arrow to start, and click the pause button to stop
- You can change the speed of the slide show by selecting the number of Frames Per Second (FPS)
- You can add music and create sharable movies by clicking the 'Create' icon
You can use these keyboard shortcuts in 'Cinema' view:
- Space Bar plays/pauses the slideshow
- Left/Right moves back/forward 1 image
- Up/Down moves back/forward 5 images
- PgUp/PgDn moves back/forward 10 images
- Home/End moves to first/last image of current page ~50 images
- Delete/Backspace will delete the currently selected image(s)
- Viewing the map requires an internet connection.
- You can use the map to search by location and see where images were created.
- The map shows the area where the current image was taken and a black marker shows the exact point.
- Blue discs represent GPS locations, and clicking on a disc selects and navigates to the image taken at that location.
- The map can be zoomed and panned using the buttons above it or by clicking and dragging or scrolling.
- You can use search to filter images by places.
- 'Map mark' allows you to filter images by geographical area.
- Select an area on the map by clicking 'Map mark' then clicking and dragging the cursor over the map.
- When the map has been marked the images in the main view are filtered by the chosen area.
- Autographer images, videos, and GIFs are saved in the Pictures\Autographerdirectory on your computer.
- You can locate Autographer image files on your computer by selecting an image, right clicking (PC) / ctrl-clicking (Mac), and selecting 'open in folder'.
- You can open Autographer images in your computers default image application by selecting an image, right clicking (PC) / ctrl-clicking (Mac), and selecting 'open in application'.
You can share images to Twitter, Facebook, and the Autographer Cloud from 'Stream' or 'Cinema' view when connected to the internet.
- Select the image(s) you want to share then click the 'Share' icon.
- Select the social network(s) you want to share to by clicking the 'On' switch.
- Follow the on screen login requests for first time login.
- If one image is selected then Facebook, Twitter and Autographer can be toggled to share.
- If multiple images are selected they can only be shared on Facebook and Autographer Cloud.
- You can type a message to share with the image in the dialogue box.
- Pressing the share button posts the image and message to Facebook.
- The URL of the Facebook post will be displayed in the 'Share' box.
- The album will be given a title based on the date the images were taken, e.g. "5 July 2013"
- You can change Facebook privacy settings in 'Settings'
- You can type a message to tweet with the image in the dialogue box.
- Pressing the 'Share' button tweets from the Twitter account that is currently signed in.
- You can type a message to share with the image in the dialogue box.
- Clicking 'Share' will upload the image/images to Autographer share.
- Autographer share login status is shown in the top right of the window.
- You can click on the status indicator to bring up the menu to log in/out.
- Make a selection of images from 'Stream' view.
- Click the 'Create' icon, located in the bottom right toolbar.
- Select the format, output size, speed (Frames Per Second).
- Edit the order of images and delete frames using the image column on the right of the video screen.
- If you have selected to create a movie, you can add an optional music track.
- Preview the video / GIF by clicking the 'Play' icon in the centre of the main image.
- Click 'the Make Video' button.
- You can now preview, or share your work.
- Your videos and GIFs are saved in the Pictures\Autographer\videos directory on your computer.
You can use search to filter images by tags and places.
Searching a tag will filter the main window to display images with a matching tag, and show the filter to the right of the search box. One tag filter can be used at a time.
Searching a place name will filter the main window to display images around the location. The location is shown in the map window. You can also use 'Map Mark' to search by location.
You can create tags and attach them to your images in 'Stream' or 'Cinema' view.
- Select the image(s) you would like to tag.
- Type a name in the 'Tags' dialogue box, and hit 'enter' on your keyboard.
- The selected images will now be marked with a 'Tag' icon.
- Pressing the 'T' key also starts tagging – tags can be entered, separated by commas. Pressing escape takes the focus back to the images.
All tags on any of the selected images are shown in the tag box. The number of images in the current search with each tag is displayed in brackets after the tag text.
You can now use the tag in the 'Search' bar.
You can remove the tag filter by clicking the cross next to the name of the tag.
- At the create window there is a share button in the bottom right where share settings can be selected before creating the video/GIF.
- When you have created a video/GIF there is a share button on the made window IMAGE this works the same way.
- You can 'Favourite' an image by selecting it in 'Stream' or 'Cinema' view and clicking the 'Favourite Star' icon.
- Favourite images will be marked with a star.
- You can quickly access all your favourite images by clicking the 'Favourites' filter. You can remove the 'Favourites' filter by clicking the cross next to 'Favourites'.
- When images are selected pressing the 'S' Star or 'F' Favourite key will favourite/unfavourite the images.
Autographer's time and date is set by default to GMT. You can update the time in two ways:
Setting the time using the desktop software:
- Connect Autographer to your computer using the USB.
- Run the Autographer desktop software.
- Go to settings and click 'Synchronise clock'.
- Disconnect the camera and the time will be updated.
Setting the time using your smartphone:
- Connect Autographer to your smartphone.
- Click on 'settings' and 'date and time'.
Autographer Desktop
1.In the Autographer app go to Settings >> Library >> Create new library.
2. Choose the location where you would like to save your new Library.
3. Click New Folder and give this new Library a name.
4. Select this folder and click Open.
5. Quit the Autographer app.
6. Relaunch the Autographer app. You will now have a new blank library at your chosen location.
- Quit the Autographer application.
- Find your Autographer library (usually Users/Username/Pictures/Autographer).
- Copy the Autographer folder to your new chosen location.
- Open the Autographer app.
5.When the Autographer app launches. A popup window will ask for the new location of your library. Navigate to this location by clicking through to the relevant folder.
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- Now the app will run with your library in its new location. NB If you are using your library on an external HDD then remember to connect it before launching the Autographer app.
Open the Autographer app and go to
1.Settings >> Library >> Choose library location drop down menu >> Other
2. Select the location of your other library.
3. Quit and relaunch the Autographer app.
4. You can now choose between Autographer libraries using the drop down menu.
When using more than one Autographer, you can filter to show images from each Autographer separately.
To do this, connect an Autographer and import its images, then relaunch the app.
A new menu will appear at the top of the Autographer window.
Clicking 'All cameras' shows a drop down menu where you can select individual Autographer's images to show.
Autographer software updates are delivered by the desktop application via USB to a connected Autographer.
- Connect your computer to the internet.
- Connect your Autographer to your computer via the USB cable.
- Open the Autographer app on the computer.
- If updates are available for your device, you'll see an Update button appear beneath the Import button. Click this to start the installation, and then click 'Update Now' on the pop up screen.
Once the screen says 'Updates successful!' you are free to disconnect your device.
To find out what your device is currently using, go to Settings while your Autographer is connected to a computer.
- Press and hold both menu button and action button for 15-20 seconds.
- Repeat Step 1 while plugged into the mains.
- Connect Autographer to your PC/Mac to see if it is recognised.
- Attempt a firmware update.
- Ensure that the lens cap is open.
- Press and hold both the 'menu' button and 'action' button for 15 seconds to reset the camera.
- Capture a test batch of images and upload to the desktop software.
- Connect Autographer to your PC/Mac to see if it is recognised.
- Ensure that the lens cap is open.
- Press and hold both the 'menu' button and 'action' button for 10-15 seconds to perform a reset.
- Capture a test batch of images and upload to the desktop software.
- Restart the device.
- Open the app once rebooted.
- If this is unsuccessful then uninstall the app.
- Reinstall the app.
- If this is unsuccessful ensure that the device is up to date and running the latest firmware.
- Press and hold both menu button and action button for 15-20 seconds.
- Does the error message still appear?
- Connect Autographer and run the desktop suite to check for an update.
- Contact Autographer support for further assistance.
Contact Autographer support for further assistance.