INSTALLING BATTERIES and SD CARD
Before you begin to use your Tasco Trail Camera, 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
Press the Battery Tray Eject Button to release the battery tray and pull it out for loading (Fig. 2). Switch the
camera’s power OFF when loading/unloading batteries. Be sure to insert each battery so its polarity (+/- direction)
matches the polarity
indications at the bottom of the battery tray.
The camera is capable of operating with only 4 batteries installed if necessary, but a full set of 8 batteries should
normally be used to ensure the longest operating time. Tasco recommends using eight new lithium AA
(Energizer® brand) or alkaline AA batteries. NiMh Rechargeable batteries can also be used, but they might have
a shorter life span due to their reduced efficiency over time and at low temperature.
Inserting the SD Card
The Tasco Trail Camera uses a standard SD (Secure Digital) memory card to save your photos (.jpg format) or
videos (.avi format). SD and SDHC (High Capacity) class 4 or higher speed cards, up to a maximum 32GB are
supported.
Make sure that the write-protect switch on the side of the card is “off” (NOT in the “Lock” position). With the
power switch in the OFF position, insert the SD card in the slot on the lower right side of the camera (Fig. 3)
until it clicks
in place. If the wrong side of the card is facing up, you will not be able to insert it without force-there is only one
correct way to insert cards.
If the SD card is not inserted correctly, or no card is in the slot, “Card” will appear on the LCD Display, and the
camera will not operate (Fig. 4, next page). Other card status display messages: “FULL” indicates the card’s
memory is full, with no remaining room to store files (see below). “Err” means there is a card reading error (try a
different SD card).
