Summary:
The guide provides an overview of the REVEAL X-Pro camera's essential functions and navigation on its integrated LCD screen. It details the main screen features, including the red line preview for optimal aiming, GPS status, signal and battery indicators, and bottom bar information such as camera mode and photo count. Navigation through the settings is explained using the right arrow for access and navigation arrows for browsing options. The guide also covers viewing and deleting pictures, checking date, time, SIM carrier, and GPS details, and describes entering Work Mode, both manually and automatically, to activate camera operation.
1. Main Screen Overview
When you first power on your REVEAL X-Pro, the main screen provides key information at a glance:
- Red Line Preview: A live preview of the camera's view, often showing a red line across the screen. This red line indicates the camera's most sensitive detection zone, helping you with optimal aiming.
- GPS Status: In the upper right-hand corner, you'll see the GPS icon. It will search until a lock-on is achieved.
- Signal & Battery Indicators: Also in the upper right-hand corner, you'll find the current cellular signal strength and battery level indicators.
- Bottom Bar Information (Left to Right):
- Camera Mode: Displays the currently selected camera mode (e.g., Photo, Photo+Video).
- Picture / Multi-shot Setting: Shows if the camera is set to take a single picture or multiple pictures (burst mode) per trigger.
- Megapixel Setting: Indicates the current image resolution (e.g., 8MP, 12MP, 24MP).
- Photo Count: Displays the number of photos currently stored on the SD card.
2. Navigating Settings Screen
To customize your camera's operation:
- Enter Settings: From the main screen, press the Right Arrow button to enter the Settings menu (General)
- Select Settings: Use the Navigation Arrows (Up, Down, Left, Right) to browse through the various setting options.
- Confirm Selection: Press the Power/Enter Button to confirm your selection or enter a sub-menu.
- Return to Main Screen: To go back to the main screen, repeatedly press the Up Arrow until a line appears under one of the main selections at the top of the screen. Then, press the Enter button to return to the live preview main screen.
3. Viewing and Deleting Pictures on Screen
You can review captured images directly on your camera's screen:
- View Pictures: From the main screen, press the Up Arrow button to enter the picture viewing mode.
- Navigate Pictures: Use the Left and Right Arrows to scroll through your captured photos.
- Delete a Picture: While viewing a picture, push the Down Arrow button to bring up the delete option. Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm deletion.
- Exit Picture Viewer: To exit the picture viewing mode and return to the main screen, press the Up Arrow button again.
4. Viewing Date & Time, SIM Carrier, and GPS Details
To quickly check your camera's essential identification and status details:
- Access Info: From the main screen, hold down the Down Arrow button. This will display a screen with information such as the current Date and Time, SIM carrier, and detailed GPS status.
5. Entering Work Mode (Activating Camera Operation)
Work Mode is when your camera is actively monitoring and ready to capture and send photos/videos. The screen will go black in Work Mode, which is normal.
Method 1: Manual Activation
- From Main Screen: Press the Left Arrow button.
- Confirm: The camera may ask for confirmation. Use the Enter button to confirm "Yes" or "No."
- Screen Goes BLACK: The screen will turn black, indicating the camera is now in Work Mode and ready to operate.
Method 2: Automatic Activation (Idle Mode)
- Leave Camera Idle: If your camera is left idle on the main screen for a period of time, it will automatically begin a countdown.
- 30-Second Countdown: The screen will display a 30-second countdown before automatically entering Work Mode.
- Cancel Countdown (Optional): If you need to stay on the screen to adjust more settings or use live preview, you can press any button to cancel the countdown.