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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND SD CARD
Before you begin learning how to use your Trail Cam, you will first need to
install a set of batteries and insert an SD card. Although that may only take
you a minute, there are some important notes about both batteries and SD
cards you should be aware of, so please take the time to read the following
directions and cautions:
Loading Batteries
After opening the two latches on the right side of
the Trail Cam, you will see that the Trail Cam
can hold 8 batteries. The four batteries on the left
form one group, while the four on the right form the
other group, each providing 6 volts in parallel. For
maximum battery life, you should install a full set of
eight batteries. The Trail Cam may also be operated
by just four batteries installed in the first group only
(see right). Battery life will be shorter with 4 batteries,
but the camera will operate normally. Whether you
use 4 or 8, be sure to insert each battery with correct
polarity (negative or “flat” end facing the spring in
each vertical battery compartment "column").
Tasco recommends using eight new lithium AA (Energizer
®
brand) or alkaline
AA batteries. NiMh Rechargeable batteries are not recommended, as the
lower voltage they produce can cause operational issues. It is also possible
to use a lead-acid external battery cell with 6V output or suitable AC adapter-see
below for more details.
Using an External Power Source (optional, user provided)
Optionally, you can connect an external 6V DC power source to the “DC
In” jack at the bottom of the Trail Cam. It is recommended to use a power
source with a current output greater than 1000mA. However, during bright
daytime operation when no flash is required, the Trail Cam can function with
much less current (>400mA). Please use a compatible power source cable
(not provided) to connect the external DC power source with the power input
jack of the Trail Cam, making sure that the polarity is correct. Note: The
power connector is a 4.0x1.7mm coaxial DC power plug with positive “tip”
(inside pin) polarity (Radio Shack P/N 274-1532 or equivalent).