GARMIN DASH CAM LIVE ™ Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Videos and Photos on Your Computer............................................... 14 Getting Started................................. 1 Driver Awareness Features and Device Overview...................................... 1 Alerts............................................. 15 Installing a Memory Card........................ 2 Installing the Camera on Your Windshield............................................... 3 Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power....................................
Getting Started WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Device Overview Press to turn the device on. Hold for 3 seconds to turn the device off. Press to return to the previous page. Press to scroll through menus or pages. Press to scroll through menus or pages. From the viewfinder, press to save a photo and a video. Press to choose an option in a menu.
Installing a Memory Card To record video, you must install a compatible memory card (Memory Card Specifications, page 22). A memory card is included with some device models. 1 Insert the memory card into the slot . 2 Press it in until it clicks. Formatting the Memory Card The camera requires a memory card formatted using the exFAT file system. You can use the camera to format your card using this file system.
Installing the Camera on Your Windshield NOTICE The adhesive mount is intended for a long-term installation and can be difficult to remove. You should carefully consider the mounting location before you install the mount. NOTE: You should choose a mounting location that allows you to easily remove the device from the magnetic mount for storage and camera operations. Before you can install the adhesive mount onto your windshield, the ambient temperature must be from 21° to 38°C (from 70° to 100°F).
Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power 1 Plug the power cable into the USB port on the camera. You can use either of the included cables to provide power to the camera. The longer 4 m (13 ft.) cable connects with the cable pointing up. The shorter 1.5 m (5 ft.) cable connects with the cable pointing down. 2 Route the power cable to your vehicle power outlet. NOTE: You should power the camera using the included vehicle power adapter and avoid using a vehicle USB port.
3 Plug the Garmin Dash Cam power cable into the included vehicle power adapter. 4 Plug the vehicle power adapter into the power outlet in your vehicle. 5 If necessary, turn on the vehicle ignition switch to provide power to the power outlet in your vehicle. The camera turns on and starts recording. Setting the Camera Placement You can mount the device in the left, center, or right of your windshield.
Main Menu From the viewfinder, press or to scroll through the main menu, and press to open a menu item. Gallery: Allows you to view and manage recorded video and photos (Viewing Videos and Pictures, page 13). Travelapse: Allows you to start and stop Travelapse™ recording (Travelapse, page 12). Voice Control: Allows you to enable and disable the voice control features (Voice Control, page 18). Parking Guard: Allows you to enable and manage parked recording features (Parking Guard, page 12).
Connecting Your Camera to a Wi‑Fi Network To control the camera using an existing Wi‑Fi network, the network must be set up to allow connected devices to see and communicate with each other. You can use the Garmin Drive app to connect your camera to a Wi‑Fi network. This could be a mobile hotspot, a home network, or a business network. While connected to a Wi‑Fi network, your camera automatically uploads full-resolution videos to the Vault when it detects an incident.
Vault Storage NOTE: This feature is not available for all countries. You can upload, manage, and share dash camera footage on a secure, online storage drive using the Vault. The dash camera uploads saved videos to the Vault automatically while it is connected to a Wi‑Fi network or an active LTE subscription. You can store videos in the Vault for up to 24 hours with your Garmin Drive account. There is no size limit to the amount of data you can store.
Editing and Exporting a Video You can trim the length of your video to remove unnecessary footage before exporting it to the Vault. NOTE: Videos stored in the Vault cannot be trimmed. 1 While viewing a video, drag the trimming handles on the video progress bar left or right to trim the video length. 2 Select the Include Audio check box to include the recorded audio (optional). 3 Select or select Export. NOTE: You must keep the app in the foreground while exporting a video.
Camera Settings in the Garmin Drive App From the Garmin Drive app, select , and select the camera name. Data Overlay: Adjusts the type of data displayed on videos and pictures. Exposure Value: Adjusts the level of light exposure in videos and pictures. Incident Detection: Adjust the sensitivity level for incident detection. Resolution: Adjusts the video resolution. Travelapse: Enables or disables the Travelapse feature (Travelapse, page 12).
Dash Cam Recording NOTICE Some jurisdictions may prohibit or regulate recording audio and video, or taking photographs. Jurisdictions may require that all parties have knowledge of the recording and provide consent before you record audio and video or take photographs. It is your responsibility to know and comply with all laws, regulations, and any other restrictions in your jurisdiction. The dash cam records video to the camera memory card (Installing a Memory Card, page 2).
Travelapse The Travelapse feature captures a fast-motion video of your trip, which allows you to share a short video of all the places you traveled. Recording Travelapse does not stop dash cam recording. NOTE: Travelapse recording is not available when the option to promptly delete unsaved video is enabled (Camera Settings, page 19). Recording a Travelapse Video You can manually start and stop Travelapse recording at any time using the main menu or voice commands.
Enabling or Disabling Parking Guard Select an option: • To enable Parking Guard features, select • To disable Parking Guard features, select > Parking Guard > Enable. > Parking Guard > Settings > Enable. Parking Guard Settings Select > Parking Guard > Settings. Enable: Enables or disables the Parking Guard feature. Auto Start: Sets the amount of time the vehicle must remain still before the camera turns on the Parking Guard feature.
Saving Unsaved Video Footage You can view your unsaved temporary footage in the gallery and save video clips from the unsaved footage. This feature is not available when the option to promptly delete unsaved video is enabled (Camera Settings, page 19). 1 Select > Gallery > Unsaved Videos. 2 Select a day and time. The unsaved video for that timeframe starts playing. 3 Hold or to move backward or forward through the video.
Driver Awareness Features and Alerts Your camera provides features that can help encourage more attentive driving, even when you are driving in a familiar area. The device plays an audible tone or message and displays information for each alert. You can enable or disable the audible tone for some types of driver alerts. Forward collision warning: The device alerts you when it detects that you are not maintaining a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
Forward Collision Warning System WARNING The forward collision warning system (FCWS) feature is for information only and does not replace your responsibility to observe all road and driving conditions, abide by all traffic regulations, and use safe driving judgment at all times. The FCWS relies on the camera to provide a warning of upcoming vehicles and, as a result, may have limited functionality in low visibility conditions. For more information, go to garmin.com /warnings.
Lane Departure Warning System WARNING The lane departure warning system (LDWS) feature is for information only and does not replace your responsibility to observe all road and driving conditions, abide by all traffic regulations, and use safe driving judgment at all times. The LDWS relies on the camera to provide warnings for lane markers and, as a result, may have limited functionality in low visibility conditions. For more information, go to garmin.com/warnings.
Go Alert The go alert plays a tone and displays an alert when stopped traffic ahead of your vehicle starts moving again. This alert appears only after the vehicle ahead has moved a substantial distance and your vehicle has remained stopped. This can be useful at stop lights or in traffic delays. This feature uses the dash camera to detect the stopped or moving vehicle and requires a clear view of the road.
Turning Voice Control On or Off Select > Voice Control > Settings > Disable. Voice Control Tips • • • • • Speak in a normal voice directed at the device. Reduce background noise to increase the accuracy of the voice recognition. Before each command, say the wake word. The default wake word is OK, Garmin. Listen for a tone to confirm that the camera successfully recognized a command. Change the wake word if you have more than one Garmin device with voice control features (Changing the Wake Word, page 19).
Video Resolution Settings You can set the resolution, frames per second (FPS), and high dynamic range (HDR) option of video recorded by the camera. Resolution is the width and height of the video in pixels. FPS is the number of video frames captured each second. HDR combines multiple exposure levels for each video frame and can improve clarity in high contrast or low-light conditions. Settings with a higher resolution or FPS require more memory card space.
Device Setup Select > Settings > System > Setup. Units: Sets the unit of measure used for distances. Time: Sets the time and format for the time stamp. Language: Sets all on-screen text to the selected language. Reset: Restores all settings to the factory default values and unpairs the camera from the Garmin Drive app. This option does not delete recorded photos and videos. To delete all photos and videos on your memory card, you can format the memory card (Formatting the Memory Card, page 2).
Viewing E-Label Regulatory and Compliance Information 1 From the settings menu, scroll to the bottom of the menu. 2 Select System. 3 Select Regulatory. Restarting the Device You can restart your device if it stops functioning. Hold the power key for 12 seconds. Specifications Operating temperature range From -20° to 70°C (from -4° to 158°F) Charging temperature range From 0° to 60°C (from 32° to 140°F) Input voltage From 4.75 to 5.25 Vdc, 2 A EU SAR 1.04 W/kg torso, 2.
Getting Started WARNING When installing the device in a vehicle, you must install the device securely so it does not interfere with the vehicle operating controls, such as the foot pedals, or the driver's feet. Interference with the vehicle operating controls or feet can result in an accident, which could result in injury or death. CAUTION Defer to your vehicle's warranty provisions and owner's instructions for guidance on whether any OBD II connector product might void or alter your vehicle's warranty.
7 Press the reclosable fastener on the device against the reclosable fastener on the mounting surface to secure the device to the mounting location. 8 Connect the USB power cable from your Garmin Dash Cam device to a USB port on the Constant Power Cable device. Time Switch The time switch sets the length of time the device continues to supply power after you exit the vehicle. The device reenables power when it detects motion, or when you reenter and restart the vehicle.
Status LED The status LED shows the device status. Status LED Activity Status Red The device is supplying power to the connected devices. Flashing red The timer has expired and the device is no longer supplying power to the connected devices. Off The device is receiving less than 12 V of power. The low battery protection feature turns off the device to protect the vehicle battery. Specifications Operating temperature From -20° to 45°C (from -4° to 113°F) Input From 12 to 16 V, 1.6 A Max.
Connecting the Parking Mode Cable Accessory to Power CAUTION Garmin strongly recommends having an experienced installer with the proper knowledge of electrical systems install the device. Incorrectly wiring the power cable can result in damage to the vehicle or the battery and can cause bodily injury. 1 Route the parking mode cable accessory to a location in the vehicle with constant power, switched power, and a ground connection. 2 Connect the BATT wire to a constant power source.
My video recordings are choppy or incomplete • For the best camera and video results, use a high-quality memory card with a speed rating of class 10 or higher. Go to garmin.com/dashcamcards to view a list of recommended memory cards. A slower memory card may not record video quickly enough.
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