Capture Modes; Setup And Programming; Time Lapse Software; Motion Detect - Moultrie M-550 Instructions For The User

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CAPTURE MODES

1 MOTION DETECT

Still photos or videos are taken when an animal is detected. The number of photos taken per
detection event and whether still photos or videos are taken is configurable in settings. Photos
and videos are stored in the DCIM/100MFCAM folder on the SD card.
2 TIME LAPSE
The camera takes photos at specified interval(s) during the day. Time lapse mode can be set with up
to two (2) programs and configurable start and stop times for each program. During the set program
interval(s), the camera will take photos regularly based on the time lapse interval setting. The photos
are stored in the DCIM/100MFCAM folder on the SD card.
NOTE: See the section Setting Time Lapse Features for more information on setting up
Time Lapse Mode.
3 MOTION + TIME LAPSE
The camera operates in Time Lapse Mode during the programmed intervals and Motion Detect Mode
for the remainder of the day.
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SETUP AND PROGRAMMING

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When the camera's power is turned ON, the display will come on to the Default Screen. Moving
clockwise from the top left, information is displayed for capture type, delay countdown for capture,
image count/remaining capacity, and battery level. If no buttons are pressed within 30 seconds, the
LCD screen will enter sleep mode to conserve battery life and enter capture mode based on current
settings. To wake the camera manually, press and hold the menu button until you see the default
screen on the display.
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Setup Selection Setting
From the Default Screen, pressing the Menu button will enter the current capture mode's Main
Screen. Press the Down button 3 times to enter GENERAL SETTINGS. Press the Left button to move to
the next setting. Using this method you can customize your camera's feature settings.
From this Main Screen, press OK to get to the Test Capture screen.
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TIME LAPSE SOFTWARE

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Download your free Time Lapse software at www.moultriefeeders.com/timelapsesoftware
INTRODUCTION
In time lapse photography a series
of still photos are taken at regular
time intervals. The PlotStalker
Software allows you to load the
time lapse file that was captured
from your Moultrie Game Camera
and scroll backward and forward
through your photos, single step,
search for activity in a designated
area, and save the files.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Computer: Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon® 64 processor or above; 1GB RAM minimum;
100 MB hard disk space minimum.
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 32 bit - XP with Service Pack 2 or later; Windows Vista®
Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with Service Pack 1;
or Windows 7
NOTE: When installing this software, you must be logged in as an Administrator.
Download Images
1. Double-click on Time Lapse
Icon to open the software.
2. Click on File -> Open Photo Folder
3. Browse through your files to
the folder where the images you
wish to view are stored.
4. Once the folder is selected, click OK.
5. The images saved in the folder are
now available to view through
the Time Lapse Software.
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