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ABOUT THE SOLAR PANEL
The Bushnell Trophy Cam Solar Panel accessory (#119656C) is designed
to function as a supplemental source of power for specific camera
models: the Wireless Trophy Cam HD
(#119599C)
and Trophy Cam HD
(#119676/119677/119678)
.
With the Solar Panel mounted near your camera, and connected to its
external power input jack, you will find that your camera’s batteries
last much longer before they need to be replaced. The Solar Panel has
an internal lithium ion power core, which is continuously charged by
the solar cells when they are exposed to the sun. Once connected, the
camera will draw its power from the Solar Panel’s charged lithium battery
for as long as possible, switching to its internal batteries only when the
Solar Panel battery’s charge level is temporarily too low. As a result, the
camera’s batteries will have a significantly extended life.
CHARGING THE SOLAR PANEL VIA USB
The Solar Panel also includes a USB port
(see “Connections” on previous
page)
, allowing the internal power core to be “pre-charged” before
field use, from a computer’s USB connection or similar available source
of USB power. Doing this is not required before using the Solar Panel,
but will allow it to begin providing supplemental power to your camera
immediately, instead of waiting for the solar cells to build up an adequate
charge.
To use this feature, connect a compatible USB cable
(not included-please
use the USB cable that was provided with your trail camera)
from the Solar
Panel to your computer. The charging indicator LED on the back of the
Solar Panel will glow red while charging is in progress, then turn green
when charging is complete (the internal power core is fully charged).
MOUNTING AND CAMERA CONNECTION
A mounting bracket is provided with the Solar Panel. The bracket should
first be screwed into the tree your camera is attached to, at a point above
the camera where the Solar Panel will be able to have an unobstructed
exposure to the sun for the longest part of the day (if possible, avoid
placing it under branches that will block the sun from reaching the solar
cells).
