There are some inexpensive cameras being made that are 0.3 megapixel. They are basic cameras, no frills, to just get an idea of what is in your area. The pics arent top quality, but they aren'treally toobad, but the resolution is low enough that you cannot enlarge or blow up the pics to see any kind of definition. The pics will be very grainy. The more yo zoom the pic, the worse the grain.

As far as the time out question, did the camera not come with a set of instructions?? Check them, I bet you will find the answer there.

Good luck.