User Manual
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recharging the internal battery
This camera is designed with a non-accessible internal battery. This battery is charged by
the solar panel and generates adequate power for general usage.
It is recommended to recharge this internal battery over a period of 24 to 48 hours before
initial use. A USB charging cable designed for this purpose is included in the package.
When charging the camera via the USB cable, make sure your device is turned o and
that the solar panel is either covered or facing downward to avoid any interference with
the USB charging process. To recharge the internal battery, plug the USB cable provided
by SPYPOINT into the camera’s 12 V jack under the device and connect it to one of your
computer’s USB ports. Your computer must remain running and awake for the entire
charging period. You can also connect the USB cable to a wall outlet USB adapter.
While in use, the camera will turn o if the power level of its internal rechargeable battery
gets too low. Once the solar panel has recharged the internal battery, the camera will
start up again in the same mode as it was before shutdown. Ensure that the panel is clear
of obstructions for maximum performance.
optional power sources
If the user congures the camera in a way that requires a lot of battery power or installs it
in an area with poor ambient lighting, it is recommended to use a backup power supply.
When the internal battery has insucient energy to power the camera, it will
automatically connect the next available power source and go into charging mode.
If no additional power source is available, the camera will go to sleep mode. During
this time, the camera will recharge itself. Once the internal battery will be suciently
charged, the camera will automatically wake and return to its previous setting.
Three alternate power sources are available to the user.
• 8 AA batteries, to be inserted into the camera`s battery compartment;
• A lithium rechargeable battery pack #LIT-09 (sold separately) to be inserted into
the camera's battery compartment;
• An external 12 V battery (#BATT-12V, sold separately) plugged into the 12 V jack
The camera is designed to draw its power from the alternate power sources in
this order of priority :
12 V battery plugged into the camera`s 12 V jack;
Internal battery;
AA batteries or lithium battery pack.
battery level icons
When the camera is on, an icon showing the approximate battery level appears in the lower right corner of the screen. The battery level icon switches between the various power source
modes (12V-AA-LIT and INT for internal). If an X shows up over the AA battery icon, it means this power source isn’t available within the camera.
Select the power source mode you wish to have displayed on the camera’s screen by navigating to the Battery Type tab in the general settings menu. Choosing the right type of power
source directly impacts the precision of the battery level displayed.
When the camera is in Detection test mode, the battery charge level is shown in percentage in the lower left corner of the screen (12V-AA-LIT and INT for internal).
An icon resembling a sun with a percentage level is also visible and represents the level of external light detected. The higher the percentage, the faster the internal battery will be
recharged.
When a single line remains on the battery icon, the camera will continue to take photos, but we strongly recommend changing the AA batteries or recharging the lithium battery pack
before it gets drained of power. If a video is being recorded and the battery level reaches 0%, the camera simply saves the le before shutting down.