QuickStart: FLIR/EXTECH i3, i5, i7  
 
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Fig.1
Memory    Power    Data 
Charge Indicato
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.   MEMORY:  Insert a miniSD card into the slot under the rubber Memory/Charge/Data 
cover on the side of the handle (Fig.1). 
 
2.   POWER:  
  Slide the battery access cover down to open, connect the battery’s cable 
connector to the camera’s internal connector, insert the battery and replace 
cover. 
  The battery must be charged inside the camera by connecting the power supply to the center port under the 
Memory/Charge/Data cover (Fig.1). 
  Once plugged in the battery charging indicator LED will change from orange to green when the battery 
is fully charged. 
 
3.   START: Press the On/Off button to power the camera on or off. 
 
4.   FOCUS: The i-series is a fixed focus camera with no adjustment needed. IMPORTANT NOTE
: Minimum focus 
distance = 24 inches. 
 
5.   AUTO ADJUST: In Auto mode the i-series will continuously auto adjust both 
Level and Span (Brightness and Contrast.  
  To switch between Auto mode and Manual (or Locked) mode, press the 
Right Selection Button. 
  No padlock icons (Fig.2) will appear on the lower portion of the LCD when the camera is in Auto Adjust 
mode.   
 
6.   MANUAL ADJUST: When entering into manual (Locked) mode, Level and 
Span are locked at their current settings.  
  If in Auto mode press the Right Selection Button to switch to Manual 
(Locked) mode. 
  Padlock icons will now be displayed on the LCD (Fig.3). 
 
Fig.2
Fig.3
Trigge
Battery 
Access 
Cover 
Memory, 
Charge & Data 
Cover 
Lens Cap 
Lever 
Fixed Focus
Lens 
Left Selection 
Button 
Archive Button
On/Of
Navigation Pad 
( up[+]/down[-]/left/right)
Right Selection
Button 
LCD 
+
-
Right Selection
Function 
Left Selection 
Function 
Spot Temp.