FLIR Scout User manual

SCOUT
Q uick St ar t Guide
Power Button – The Scout has 3 power modes: On, Off, and Standby.
•On – Press the Power button to turn the Scout on. Startup takes
approximately 90 seconds, during which there is a fast-flashing red LED on
the eyepiece display.
•Standby - After the camera is on, pressing the Power button again will
put the camera in Standby mode, during which there is a slow-flashing red LED on
the eyepiece display.
•Off - Push and hold the power button for approximately 8 seconds to turn Scout off;
a shutdown timer will be shown on the display.
Capture Button* – Capture still images by pressing and releasing the Capture
button. Capture video clips by pressing and holding the Capture button. Images and video
are saved to the SD card.
Display Brightness – Adjusts the brightness of the Scout’s eyepiece display.
White/Black Hot/InstalertTM – In White Hot mode, hotter items appear as white or
light grey. In the Black Hot mode, hotter items appear as black or dark grey. In the Instalert
mode, the hottest objects and/or surfaces are highlighted RED with varying intensity via
four user-selectable levels.
2× Zoom* – When enabled, causes the image to zoom to 2×.
Diopter Controls – The diopter adjustment knob allows a ±2 diopter range.
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*– Enabled on Pro Models only
Eyepiece
Lens Cap Adjustable
Diopter
Display
Brightness
White Hot/
Black Hot/
InstalertTM
2× Zoom Image/Video
Capture
Power

Installing the Batteries and SD Card
The batteries must be installed and charged before using your camera. Install your SD card.
Always consult federal, state and local laws associated with fishing, hunting and shooting sports prior to the use of a thermal or infrared
viewer/camera to ensure full compliance with appropriate regulations governing sportsman use. State and local laws vary by state and
can change on regular basis. It is the user/purchaser’s responsibility to use the product in conformity with state laws and regulations
in the state where operated.
1. Remove the small SD card cover by pinching
the tabs towards the center of the camera
and lifting the cover off. No tools are required.
2. Install the SD card.
3. Loosen the four captive screws securing
the battery cover.
4. Remove the battery cover by grasping its
front edge, which was exposed by
removing the SD card cover.
5. Install the batteries as shown.
6. Re-install the battery cover, tighten the
screws, and snap the SD card cover firmly
into place to ensure it is down and sealed.
Grasp SD card cover edges
and pull
Battery cover
1. Connect the Hot Shoe to your camera, by
aligning the screw with threads, and pins
with pads; tighten with the thumb wheel.
2. Ensure that the plug is fully seated in
the Hot Shoe.
When charging correctly, the charging
indicator will glow yellow and blink green
for one second within about 35 seconds.
The charging indicator will continue to blink
at decreasing intervals until the batteries
are fully charged. When fully charged, the
charging indicator will glow steady green.
The initial charge time is approximately
4 hours.
Charging the Camera
The batteries in the camera must be fully charged prior to their first use.
Power adapter plug
Charging indicator
Steady green