Unfortunately it is too late to send it back for a refund (must be within 30 days) so I have already sent it back to Stealth. I have ordered a cuddeback from Cabela's and it should be here by Sat. so at least I can get some scouting in before our season starts next Friday (Oct. 1st). When the "new" stealth cam gets back I think I might try a different power source , either a six pack D-cell from Radio Shack or a 12 volt battery and wire it through the solar charger (what do I have to lose?).