Tasco 119422 instruction manual Installing the Batteries and SD Card, Loading Batteries

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

AAbatteries. 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).

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