Instructions

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Before you begin learning how to use your Core 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
After opening the latch on the right side of the Core Trail Camera, you will see that the Core Trail
Camera has a battery release button. Depress this button and a battery tray will drop out of the
bottom of the camera. The battery tray will stop about ½ inch out of the device, this is a latch system to
prevent the tray from dropping onto the ground. Just apply a little pressure when pulling and the tray
will release. The battery tray has six battery slots. Install a full set of 6 batteries. 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.
You can also connect an optional Solar Panel accessory (model# 119756C –please visit
www.bushnell.com for more information) to the “DC In” jack at the bottom of the Core Trail Camera
(other external power supplies should not be used, as the camera and/or display may not function
correctly). If the solar panel is connected and AA batteries are installed, the Core Trail Camera will be
powered by the solar panel's rechargeable lith-ion battery, as long as it provides adequate voltage (if
not, the camera will switch to battery power). The solar panel's battery will power the camera at night.
Inserting the SD Card
Insert the SD card (with the camera’s power switch in the OFF position) before beginning to operate the
camera. Don’t insert or remove the SD card when the power switch is in the ON position.
The Core Trail Camera uses a standard SD (Secure Digital) memory card to save photos (in .jpg format)
and/or videos (in .mp4 format). SD and SDHC (High Capacity) cards up to a maximum 32GB capacity are
supported. Using high speed SD cards (SanDisk® SDHC rated class 6 or higher) is recommended if you
will use the 1280x720 or 1920x1080 video settings. Before inserting the SD card into the card slot after
opening the camera’s front cover, please make sure that the write-protect switch on the side of the card
is “off” (NOT in the “Lock” position). The following describes how to insert and remove the SD card: