recommended, especially when a card has been used in other devices (see “Changing Menu
Parameter Settings” for details).
lTo take out the SD card, just gently push in the card (do not try to pull it out without pushing
in first). The card is released from the slot and ready to be removed when you hear the click.
USING THE BG-526 CAMERA
Once you’ve prepared you BG-526 Camera by properly installing batteries and SD card, you
could simply take it outside, strap it to a tree, switch it on and leave and you might get some great
photos that are exactly what you wanted. However, we highly recommended that you first spend
some additional time indoors with this manual and your camera until you know a bit more about
what the 3-way switch and those control keys do, If nothing else, you’ll probably want to at least
set the date and time so the camera will imprint them (or not it’s your opinion) on your photos as
they are taken, learn how to set the camera to shoot video clips instead of still photos if you like,
and read some tips about mounting it on a tree.
THE OFF, ON, AND, SETUP MODES
The BG-526 Camera has three basic operational modes:
lOFF mode: Power switch in the OFF position,
lON mode: Power switch in the ON position (LCD screen is off.)
lSETUP 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 you 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
BG-526 Camera 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 Micro SD card have been inserted, you can switch on the camera.
When the power switch is moved to the top position, the camera will enter into the ON (Live)
mode. The motion indicator LED (Figure.1) will blink red for about 15 seconds. This interval
allows time to you to close the BG-526 Camera’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 BG-526 Camera 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.
WARNING
Be sure the camera’s power is switched OFF
Before inserting or removing SD cards or
