User manual

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.
3 Connect the ACC wire to a switched power source.
4 Connect the GND wire to the bare metal of the vehicle's chassis using an existing bolt or screw.
5 Plug the parking mode cable accessory into the USB port on the camera.
Troubleshooting
My camera feels warm while it is operating
Garmin cameras are designed for the automotive environment. It is normal and expected for the products to
become warm or hot and remain safe for use in warm climates with full sun exposure. The temperature of the
device itself can exceed the specified maximum operating ambient temperature for the device and remain safe
for use. Always follow the device use and care instructions contained in the product manual.
My memory card has degraded and needs to be replaced
All microSD
®
memory cards wear out after they are overwritten a large number of times. Periodically formatting
the card can extend the useful life and improve performance. Because the dash camera records continuously,
you may need to replace the memory card periodically (Installing a Memory Card, page2). Your device detects
memory card errors automatically and alerts you when it is time to format or replace your memory card.
You can take these actions to help extend the useful life of the memory card.
• Format the memory card at least one time every six months (Formatting the Memory Card, page2).
• If the device displays a memory card error alert, first try formatting the memory card (Formatting the Memory
Card, page2) and then, if necessary, replace the memory card (Installing a Memory Card, page2).
• Turn off the device, or ensure the Parking Guard feature is enabled when your vehicle is not in use.
If your device is not connected to an ignition-switched vehicle power outlet, you should turn off the device
when your vehicle is not in use to prevent the dash camera from recording unneeded footage.
• Use a memory card with a higher storage capacity.
Because higher-capacity memory cards are overwritten less frequently, they usually last longer.
• Use a high-quality memory card with a speed rating of class 10 or higher.
• Purchase your replacement memory card from a high-quality manufacturer and a reputable vendor.
My video recordings are blurry
• Clean the camera lens (Cleaning the Camera Lens, page21).
• Clean the windshield in front of the camera.
• Verify the area of the windshield in front of the camera is cleared by the windshield wipers, and move the
device, if necessary.
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