This video will guide you through your first use of DJI Action 2.
Open the DJI Action 2 Dual-Screen Combo box
then take out the Camera Unit, Front Touchscreen Module
and the remaining accessories
Magnetically attach the Camera Unit to the Front Touchscreen Module
ensuring that it is correctly locked into place
If you want to detach them
press the lock release on both sides of them.
Before activating your Action 2
you first need to download the DJI Mimo
Press the power button to turn on the device
Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your phone
Scan the QR code to download DJI Mimo
Open the DJI Mimo app
then tap Connect and log in to your DJI account
A prompt will automatically pop up
Tap Connect in the top right of the connection page
enter the device verification code
then tap Accept
A prompt asking you to join the DJI Action 2 Wi-Fi network will pop up
tap Join
Now your Action 2 is connected with DJI Mimo
The activation prompt will appear next
In the activation page
tap Next and confirm your DJI account
then tap Activate
When there is a notification for a new firmware update shown at the top of the DJI Mimo app
tap Upgrade to enter the upgrade page
You can download the latest firmware in the DJI Mimo app by following the prompts to upgrade
The status LED will blink alternately red and green during the firmware upgrade
Please do not power off the device or exit the app before the upgrade is completed
Press the power/record button on the Camera Unit or Front Touchscreen Module to power on
When on
press to take photos or to start/stop recording
Press and hold to power off
Swipe down from the center to enter the system settings of the Camera Unit
Screen Settings
Tap the icon to switch between full-screen and letterbox display
Screen Lock
Tap to lock the screen of the Camera Unit
Swipe up on the touchscreen to unlock the screen
Storage
Tap to switch the storage media
format the built-in storage
format the microSD card
or export the photos and videos from the built-in storage to the microSD card
System Settings
Tap to enter the system settings where you can control more aspects of the Camera Unit
Pro Switch
Tap to switch to Pro mode and be able to adjust image and audio parameters
Voice Control Switch
Tap to enable Voice Control
so you can control the Camera Unit with set voice commands
Orientation Lock
Tap to switch between automatic orientation and locked orientation
Brightness
Tap and slide to adjust the brightness
In the Camera View of the Camera Unit’s touchscreen
tap the playback icon on the left edge to preview photos and videos
Tap the parameters icon on the right edge to adjust image and audio parameters
The icons at the top of the Camera View display the remaining storage capacity and the current battery level
The icons at the bottom display the current shooting mode
parameters
and the zoom ratio
Tap the battery icon at the top to view the current battery level of the Camera Unit and the Front Touchscreen Module
Swipe left or right from the center of the touchscreen to switch between different shooting modes
The default mode is Video mode
Swipe up from the center to set the parameters in the current shooting mode
The Front Touchscreen Module offers an OLED touchscreen for easier selfie composition
It also offers extra battery life and a built-in microSD card slot
When it is connected to the Camera Unit with a microSD card inserted
footage shot on the camera can be stored on the microSD card
When you insert the microSD card for the first time or when the internal storage is insufficient
a prompt for switching to microSD card storage will appear
When connected
the 3 microphones on the Front Touchscreen Module and the microphone on the Camera Unit form a 4-mic Matrix Stereo that delivers crystal-clear sound quality for your videos
You can also connect Action 2 with an external microphone via the USB-C port should you need additional recording requirements
When connected to the Camera Unit
the power/record button of the Front Touchscreen Module functions the same as the button on the Camera Unit to power on or off and taking photos/videos
When disconnected from the Camera Unit
the screen of the Front Touchscreen Module displays the battery level and connection tips when you press the power/record button
When connected to the Camera Unit while the power is on
the screen of the Front Touchscreen Module is locked by default
Swipe up to unlock the screen
The Camera Unit screen will be automatically locked
With the Magnetic Lanyard
you can wear the Camera Unit on your chest for FPV filming
The Magnetic Ball-Joint Adapter Mount has an adhesive base that can be attached to smooth
flat surfaces and will regain its adhesiveness when washed with water
Remove the adhesive base of the Magnetic Ball-Joint Adapter Mount
and you’ll find a 1/4" screw hole for mounting extension rods
tripods
and other accessories
With the Magnetic Adapter Mount
you can mount third-party action camera accessories
Connect a USB adapter to the USB-C port via the power cable
During charging when powered off
the status LED on the Front Touchscreen Module turns on
The battery is fully charged when the status LED displays solid green for six seconds and turns off