User manual

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Citizen Wildlife Monitoring Project Last revised May 2012
Technical Instructions for cameras by model
Please also review the field manual for your camera
(hard copies available in our office, links to manuals on our volunteer resource page)
Cuddeback No Flash Camera Model:
To install this camera you will specifically need:
Four D-Cell Batteries
#25 Torx screwdriver ( if you want to attach it to a tree using the supplied screw)
Bungee cord (s) to further secure camera to tree. This camera model can sometimes be flipped upside down when
only secured with the screw, so it’s best to use a bungee as well.
• Unlock the lock on the camera and Open camera by unscrewing the gold screw on the front of the
camera body and pulling off the face plate.
• MAKE SURE THE CAMERA IS IN THE OFF POSITION FIRST, AND THEN REMOVE
THE COMPACT FLASH CARD IF IT HAS ALREADY BEEN INSTALLED. (If so, place the
card in a case or Ziploc and clearly label to return the card with images to the CNW office).
• Unscrew the other gold screw near the bottom inside of the camera (the battery plate screw) to and
remove the battery plate (this can be a little tricky – pull up and out). Insert four D-cell batteries if
needed, using proper orientation (an icon right next to the battery plate screw depicts battery orientation) and
replace the battery plate. *For backcountry sites or those that are far away, we suggest replacement
of batteries at each check, even if they are still showing life. For closer sites, such as those along I-
90, use your judgment based on the battery life left (see below)
• INSTALL THE COMPACT FLASH CARD YOU BROUGHT THAT IS CLEAN OF IMAGES
– MAKE SURE THE CAMERA IS STILL OFF - THE CF CARD SHOULD ONLY BE
REMOVED OR INSERTED WHEN THE CAMERA IS OFF. Orient the CF card so that the
side with the small lip on it is pointed down toward the batteries and slide it in firmly.
• Turn camera on and use the keys and LCD screen to confirm all settings (listed below).
Buttons: M = Mode - to view information or go between menus
S = Settings – to set date, time, delays, etc…
C = General Purpose key
TURN ON YOUR CUDDEBACK CAMERA AND CHECK/SET SETTINGS:
1) If it asks you “EZ Mode Change?” … do nothing until the question goes away.
2) The display will then read “Please Wait…”
3) Next, it will display the battery life remaining and the date and time.
4) Confirm that the date and time are correct (within a minute or two)
5) Press the “S” key and scroll through the settings. Make sure “Camera Delay” is 1 minute
IF either THE TIME OR CAMERA DELAY NEEDS TO BE RESET:
Use the “S” (Settings) key to scroll through “Set Date” “Set Year” and “Set Time” and “Camera Delay”
and use the yellow up and down arrow buttons to change if needed