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THE OFF, ON, AND SETUP MODES
The Surveillance Cam has three basic operational modes:
• OFF mode: Power switch in the OFF position.
• ON mode: Power switch in the ON position (LCD screen is off.)
• SETUP mode: Power switch at SETUP position (LCD screen is on).
OFF MODE
The OFF mode is the “safe” mode when any actions must be taken, e.g.,
replacing the SD card or batteries, or transporting the device. You will also
use OFF mode if you connect the camera to a computer’s USB port later
to download your photos/videos. And of course, when you are storing or
not using the camera, you will switch it to OFF. Please note that even in
the OFF mode the Surveillance Cam still consumes power at a very low
level. Therefore, it’s a good idea to take the batteries out of the battery
compartment if the camera will not be used for a long time.
ON MODE
Anytime after the batteries and SD card have been inserted, you can switch
on the camera. When the power switch is moved to the bottom position, the
camera will enter into the ON (Live) mode. The motion indicator LED (pg. 6,
“Front View”) will blink red for about 10 seconds. This interval allows time
for you to close the Surveillance Cam’s front cover, lock it, and leave the
monitored area. Once in the ON mode, no manual controls are needed or
possible (the control keys have no effect). The Surveillance Cam will take
photos or videos automatically (according to its current parameter settings)
when it is triggered by the PIR sensor’s detection of activity in the area it
covers.
You can either move the power switch directly from OFF to ON mode, or
stop at the SETUP position first to change one or more settings, then move
the switch to ON after you have finished doing so.
SETUP MODE
In the SETUP mode you can check and change the settings of the
Surveillance Cam with the help of its built-in LCD. These settings, found
in the SETUP Menu, let you change the photo or video resolution, interval
between photos, switch the time imprint on, etc. Moving the power switch
