User's Manual

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND SD CARD

Before you begin learning how to use your NatureView 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

NatureView Cam, you will see that the NatureView

Cam has twelve battery slots, depending on your

model. For maximum battery life, you should install a

full set of batteries. The NatureView Cam may also

be operated by just four batteries installed in the ﬁrst

slots only (starting on the left-see photos). Battery

life will be shorter with 4 batteries, but the camera will

operate normally. If the low battery indicator blinks,

remove and reinsert the 4 batteries to resume

operation, or install a full set. Whether you use 4 or

a full set, be sure to insert each battery with correct polarity (negative or “ﬂat”

end against the long spring of each battery slot).

Bushnell recommends using a full set of new lithium AA (Energizer

brand)

or alkaline AA batteries. 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 NatureView Cam. It is recommended to use a

power source with a current output greater than 1550mA. However, during

bright daytime operation when no ﬂash is required, the NatureView 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 NatureView 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).

WARNING: Be sure the camera’s power is switched OFF

before inserting or removing SD cards or batteries.