HCO MB500 - Manual (Page 5)

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BATTERIES
This camera is designed for Lithium/Alkaline or Nickel Metal-Hydride (NiMH) batteries.
An AC to DC power cord (sold separately) can be attached to the bottom port of the
camera.
Insert 12 AA batteries while ensuring polarity (+ -) is correctly orientated.
Note: 6V or 9V DC power can be used with or without batteries inserted. External power
bypasses the batteries when 6V or 9V power is connected. Solar panels DO NOT charge
batteries directly located in the camera.
WARNING: Do not use 12V external battery power as camera damage will occur.
CHECKING BATTERY LEVEL
Battery level can be seen in bottom left corner of viewer screen
TESTING AND WORKING MODES
The camera has two modes: Set Mode and Work Mode.
1. Turn switch to middle position to access SET mode. The camera will enter Live
Preview Mode automatically. If the camera beeps, it means either no SD card is
inserted or the SD card is not inserted properly. The SD card needs to be inserted
or reinserted to continue.
2. Turn switch to far right to access WORKING mode. A blue LED light will blink for 5-
10 seconds before the camera is capable of being triggered by motion.
Note: The LCD screen has a built in sleep mode to save power. If LCD screen turns off,
you must turn camera OFF and back to SET mode to reset.
MENU OPERATIONS AND SETTINGS
MAIN MENU
The Main Menu has 4 menu options: I. Camera Settings, II. GSM Setup, III. GPS Input
and VI. Camera Information. Camera Settings will allow you to setup parameters on how
you want the camera to function. GSM Setup will assist you in setting up the camera on
the network, GPS Input will allow you to tag GPS coordinates to the pictures, and
Camera Information will provide a summary of firmware version, photos, and video.