Wildlife cameras, more commonly known as game cameras, are a type of digital camera housed in a weatherproof exterior that can be mounted outdoors. A game camera uses a motion or infrared sensor to take photographs of the animals that pass by it. Such cameras are often used by hunters to check the game in a potential hunting ground or by hobbyists who are simply interested in capturing photographs of the animals in their natural habitat. Although Moultrie manufactures a variety of game cameras, the basic functions remain the same in many of the models.
Instructions
1. Insert six D batteries into the camera. Remove the two screws that hold the battery door closed on the side of the camera, install the batteries as indicated and close the door, replacing the screws to hold it in place.
2. Thread the provided strap through the strap loop on the back of the camera and attach it securely to a tree or pole at least three feet from the ground.
3. Aim the camera by turning the power switch to the "Aim" position. This will turn on the laser-aiming system. Adjust the aim with the "Up/Down Angle Adjustment Knob" on the back.
4. Slide the power switch to the "On" position and set the date and time using the "Select," "Up" and "Down" buttons. The camera is now ready to take pictures when motion is detected with the default settings. With the default settings, the camera takes still pictures one minute apart with a 640x480 resolution.
5. Highlight the setting you want to change and press "Select." Press "Up" or "Down" to scroll through all of the available options for that setting and press "Select" again to make the change. You can change the resolution, image delay, image quality and camera mode (from still picture to video) along with several other settings.
6. Check the images captured by the camera by removing the memory card and inserting it into a card reader in your computer. Click on "My Computer" and the appropriate drive letter to open the folder containing the images taken by your camera. You can also view images on your television or computer by connecting it with the included TV adapter cable or the USB cable and powering on the camera in setup mode.
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