Cuddeback C1000 - Manual (Page 3)

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Quick Start & E-Z Mode
Follow these steps to quickly learn to use Cuddeback in its E-Z Operating Mode.
STEP 1 – BATTERIES and USER INTERFACE
1) Install batteries. Always use 4 brand new alkaline D cell batteries. We
recommend Duracell or Energizer brand batteries only!
2) You may use rechargeable batteries but battery life will be significantly
lower. You will need to experiment to determine battery life when using
rechargeable batteries.
3) Immediately after batteries are correctly installed, the message [E-Z
Mode / Change?] will appear on the LCD display.
4) Do not press any key at this time. In a few seconds the date and time will
appear on the LCD display.
5) The Cuddeback features a 2 line 16-character LCD display and 5 push-
button keys. The keys are: Mode (M), Down (↓), Up (↑), Setup (S), and C
Line 1 of LCD display
Line 2 of LCD display
M ↓ ↑ S C
M or Mode Key – Use this key for viewing information. Every time you
press the (MODE Key) a different menu will be displayed.
S or Setup Key – Use this key to change Cuddeback parameters.
Every time you press the (S KEY) a different parameter menu will be
displayed. The displayed parameter can be changed by pressing the (UP
KEY) or (DOWN KEY).
Up/Down Keys – Use these keys to select a new sub-task, change viewed
information, or to change a setting.
C Key – This key performs a variety of operations depending upon what
operation that is being performed. Think of this key as the <Enter> key on
a personal computer. “C” indicates Change, Confirm, Clear.
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STEP 2 – CUDDEBACK SETUP
Press the Setup Key (S KEY) to set Cuddeback’s operating parameters. With
each press of the (S KEY) a different parameter will be displayed. When a
parameter is displayed the (UP KEY) and (DOWN KEY) will change the
parameter.
1) Camera Delay
a) Camera Delay is the amount of time Cuddeback will wait after taking a
photo before it will take another photo.
b) Displayed as [Camera Delay] on line 1, with the length of the
delay on line 2 (the delay is in minutes).
c) Pressing the (UP KEY) or (DOWN KEY) will change the setting.
d) The range is 1 minute to 60 minutes.
2) Set Date
a) Displayed as [Set Date] on line 1, and the date on line 2.
b) Pressing the (DOWN KEY) will increment the month.
c) Pressing the (UP KEY) will increment the day.
3) Set Year
a) Displayed as [Set Year] on line 1, and the year on line 2.
b) Pressing the (DOWN KEY) will decrement the year.
c) Pressing the (UP KEY) will increment the year.
4) Set Time
a) Displayed as [Set Time] on line 1, and the setting on line 2.
b) Pressing the (DOWN KEY) will increment the hour. As the hours
change the am/pm indicator will change to indicate an AM or PM hour.
c) Pressing the (UP KEY) will increment the minutes.
STEP 3 – CONTROLLING CUDDEBACK
Press the Mode Key (M KEY) to view images and to control/set Cuddeback’s
operating mode. With each press of the (M KEY) one of three mode menus
will be displayed, date/time, images, and operating mode.
1) Date / Time - Press the (M KEY) until the date/time is displayed on the
LCD display. This is the date and time of Cuddeback’s clock.
2) Images - Press the (M KEY) again. The LCD will display [Cam Busy]
as the memory card is read. In a few seconds the LCD will display the