Frequently Asked Questions — PlotWatcher
Below is a list of frequently asked questions about the PlotWatcher. If you don’t see what you are looking for, please contact us.
How do I know that the PlotWatcher is operating and taking pictures?
The middle LED light at the top of the PlotWatcher will flash every time a picture is taken. If this light is not flashing, pictures are not being taken.
What size USB should I use?
We strongly recommend the SanDisk Cruzer 4GB or 8GB USB drive. An 8GB USB Flash drive is recommended, and you will generally get between 2GB and 4GB of data on one set of batteries. This is between 20,000 and 30,000 pictures, depending on the amount of detail in the scene, type of USB drive, and type of batteries. Each image in the video file, when saved as a JPEG, is generally between 100KB and 200KB in size. 16GB Cruzers will work in the PlotWatcher, but they may need to be formatted before they will operate properly. To format a USB drive, insert it into the computer, right click on the drive where the USB is inserted and select “Format.” (Note: The User Guide states that only 4 and 8 GB drives can be used and that was the case when the User Guide was printed. However, with improvements to the firmware, the 16GB Cruzer will now work in the PlotWatcher.)
What happens if my USB drive runs out of memory?
The PlotWatcher will automatically begin to overwrite the oldest video files on the USB until the camera is turned off or the batteries die.
How do I set the amount of time I want the camera to wait before taking another picture?
The selector wheel is located inside of the back cover of the PlotWatcher. It contains the numbers 1-7 and each of these numbers represents a different set of parameters that dictate how the PlotWatcher operates. Refer to your User’s Guide for more information on the selector wheel.
Can I run the GameFinder software on a Mac?
Yes. We currently have a Mac version of the GameFinder that is in testing. There are a couple of minor features that are not in the Mac version but the vast majority of all the GameFinder features are now operational in the Mac version. If you would like to get a link to this Beta version of the Mac software, please email us at service@day6outdoors and request that it be emailed to you. We will also be putting it on our downloads page very soon.
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