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6. THE OFF, ON, AND SET MODES
The camera has three basic operational modes:
OFF
mode: Power switch in the
OFF
position.
ON
mode: Power switch in the
ON
position (LCD screen is
off.)
SET
mode: Power switch at
SET
position (LCD
screen is on).
6.1.
OFF MODE
The
OFF
mode is the "safe" mode when any actions must be
taken, e.g., replacing the SD card or batteries, or transporting the
device. You will also use
OFF
mode(
ON
or
SET
is available) if
you connect the camera to a computer's USB port later to
download your photos/videos. And of course, when you are
storing or not using the camera, you will switch it to
OFF.
Please
note that in the
OFF
mode the camera consumes little power. It's a
good idea to take the batteries out of the battery compartment if
the camera will not be used for a long time.
6.2.
ON MODE
Anytime after the batteries and SD card have been inserted, you
can switch on the camera. When the power switch is moved to the
middle position, the camera will enter into the
ON
(Live) mode.
The motion indicator LED will blink blue for about 15 seconds.
This interval allows time for you to close the camera's front cover,
lock it, and leave the monitored area. Once in the
ON
mode, no
manual controls are needed or possible (the control keys have no
effect). The camera will take photos or videos automatically
(according to its current parameter settings) when it is triggered by
the PIR sensor's detection of activity in the area it covers.
You can either move the power switch directly from
OFF
to
ON
mode, or stop at the
SET
position first to change one or more
settings, then move the switch to
ON
after you have finished
