Tasco Digital Trail Camera 119223C - Manual (Page 10)

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CAMERA OPERATION
Once your camera has been setup, you are ready to begin using it to
capture photos of wildlife activity in the area you choose to locate it. Just
follow these steps:
1. Mount the Camera
It is recommended that you mount the camera about 4 or 5 feet (1.2~1.5
meters) off the ground, with the camera pointed at a slight downward
angle. It’s best to avoid mounting the camera facing east or west as the
rising and setting of the sun could produce false triggers and overexposed
images. Clear branches and other debris away from the front of the
camera so as not to block the camera lens or PIR sensor.
To mount the camera in place, insert the strap through the strap slots on
the rear housing. Wrap the strap around the mounting surface. Aim the
camera at the area you wish to observe. Secure the strap and tighten the
buckle in order to secure the camera.
Make sure that both door latches are securely locked in place, to ensure
proper weather resistance.
2. Test the Camera
To test the camera operation, power on the camera and wave your hand
in front of the lens and PIR (passive infrared/motion) detector, while
looking at the LCD display. As long as events are being detected, a new
still photo or movie clip (as set in the menu) will be recorded every 30
seconds, indicated on the display by “SnAP”, then “SLP” (Sleep).
Note: in Video Mode, the display will stay on “SnAP” for the duration of each
video clip.
The red LED lamp (PIR Indicator) on the front of the camera can help you
determine how large an area is covered, as it will flash anytime an “event”
is detected while the camera is in MENU mode. To check the coverage