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Wildgame Camera Instructions Explained For Beginners

Wildgame Innovations trail cameras have come a long way from where they started. They started as deer attractants, then as deer feeders, and now Wildgame trail cameras are among the well-known brands.

These cameras have a unique look and are perfect enough to be among the top-notch trail cameras. But today, let’s focus on Wildgame camera instructions to know how each part works rather than talking endlessly about its features only.

The instructions are explained keeping a beginner in mind. So, even if you are a beginner, hopefully, you’ll find no problem understanding our explanations!

What Is A Wildgame Innovations Trail Camera?

Knowing what a Wildgame trail camera is will help you understand the instructions even better, especially if you are a first-timer. It will also help you to understand the settings better.

Wildgame Innovations trail cameras are game cameras that people use for hunting or photography purposes. These are high-tech cameras with excellent photo and video quality, flash range or detection range, and super-fast trigger speed. The cameras provide HD photos both at day and nighttime.

The Wildgame Innovations company started as a deer attractant business. Then it transformed into feeders and finally introduced the trail cameras. These cameras are unique-looking and excellent for camouflaging.

This brand is all about “quality over quantity.” Unlike other high-tech trail cameras, you barely notice any hype regarding Wildgame cameras. Yet, they make sure to meet your expectations and provide satisfaction.

Wildgame Camera Instructions

Now, it’s time to go through the camera instructions to help you understand how everything works. And I assure you, there is nothing too complicated about the instructions. Just read along, and everything will be clear to you.

Installing Batteries

• Spot the door at the bottom of the camera and unlatch the locking tab to open the door.
• Slide the latch to the left to open the battery compartment.
• Angle the bottom of the camera towards you. It’ll help to insert the batteries easily. Notice the positive and negative marks to ensure the batteries’ correct position.
• After inserting the batteries, close the compartment. Slide the latch back to its place to close the door.

Note: Never mix old and new batteries to activate your trail camera. Always use a new set of batteries.

Power On

• To power On the camera, press and release the power button.
• On the LED display, you will notice the status of the modes and batteries. Make sure the batteries are full after activating the camera.

Test Mode

There will be two test modes:

• LCD Ready Mode: The camera will automatically be on Ready Mode if you press the button for less than 30 seconds.
• LED Status Light: After turning on the LCD mode for 30 seconds, the red light will be on every time there is a trigger on PIR events. But as the LCD mode turns off, the red light will blink for a few seconds whenever the camera clicks any photo. After that, all the modes will turn off until the button is pressed again.

Power Saving

• If you do not press any button for 30 seconds, the LCD will turn off automatically. And the camera will enter Power Save or Ready Mode.
• If you want to turn on the LCD again, press the power button briefly.

Note: The LCD waking option will not work when the camera is writing to its memory.

Setting Time

• To set or change the time, use the Enter navigation button to set the hour. Then press either the “+” or “-” button to increase or decrease the hour.
• Once you’ve set the hour, repeat the process to set minutes.

Setting Date

• To set or change the date, press the Enter navigation button after setting up the time. The setting will move to the month.
• Then press the “+” or “-” button to increase or decrease the sequence.
• After setting the month, repeat the process to change the date and year.

Photos

• After setting the date, press the Enter button again to select Photos.
• The number that appears on the screen after that is the number of photos your SD card storage has.

Images

• Again, press the Enter navigation button to select Image. There will be Still and Video options.
• Pressing the “+” & “-” buttons, you can shift between the two options.
• Press the Enter button to select one of the two modes.

Power Off

• To turn it off, you need to wake up the LCD first.
• Then press and hold the power button until it turns off.

Image Stamp

When the camera takes pictures, you will notice some numbers on the bottom right side. Counting from your left, they are:

• Time
• Date
• Moon phase
• Photo count

Wildgame Camera Mounting

Mounting a Wildgame Trail Camera is the smoothest task.

• First, latch the bungee cords through the left or right side mounting holes of the camera.
• Then stretch the cord around the tree to reach the other side and lock them through the mounting holes of the remaining side.

Retrieving Images

After you have retrieved the camera, try the following to retrieve images:

• Remove the SD card from its unit. Press on the SD card, and it will eject from the slot.
• Insert the SD card into a Card Reader.
• Plug the Card Reader into your computer. Once connected, the computer will automatically launch a window containing the SD card data.
• Select the View Pictures option to view all the photos your camera has captured.
• You can click on each photo to view them individually and delete any of them if you want. Then right-click on the mouse and select Delete to remove the image permanently.

Formatting SD Card

Formatting the SD card is beneficial in several ways. It wipes out all unwanted data and caches, increases storage, and prevents any malfunction. To format an SD card,

• Connect the SD card to your computer
• Go to My computer
• Select and right-click on the SD card drive
• Select “Format” and “Start”

Important Note: Instructions often vary from model to model. Even if they do, you will still find similarities as long as you use any Wildgame Trail Camera. That’s why I suggest you read the instruction that comes with the package thoroughly.

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Final Words

So, you see? Wildgame camera instructions are not complicated at all. In fact, these are the simplest instructions to follow to set up your camera.

Study it inside out so that you can catch up immediately. Besides, knowing your camera well will come in handy for troubleshooting. That’s why I always tell users to get to know their cameras.