Garmin 65W, 45, 55, 54 User Manual

GARMIN DASH CAM™ 45/54/55/65W

Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents

Getting Started............................................................... 1

Device Overview......................................................................... 1

Installing the Memory Card......................................................... 1

Formatting the Memory Card................................................. 1

Removing the Memory Card.................................................. 1

Installing the Mount onto Your Windshield................................. 1

Installing and Setting Up the Garmin Dash Cam........................ 2

Setting the Camera Placement................................................... 2

Turning On the Device Manually................................................ 2

Turning Off the Device Manually................................................ 2

Dash Cam Recording..................................................... 2

Saving a Video Recording.......................................................... 2

Event Detection.......................................................................... 2

Turning Audio Recording On or Off............................................ 2

Taking a Photo............................................................................3

Travelapse™.............................................................................. 3

Recording a Travelapse Video...............................................3

Recording Videos While Parked................................................. 3

Parking Mode Cable Wiring Diagram.....................................3

Connecting the Parking Mode Cable Accessory to Power.... 3

Viewing Videos and Pictures........................................ 3

Saving Unsaved Video Footage................................................. 3

Deleting a Video or Photo........................................................... 3

Garmin VIRB® App.................................................................... 3

Viewing Videos and Photos in the Garmin VIRB App............ 3

Garmin VIRB App Gallery...................................................... 4

Videos and Photos on Your Computer....................................... 4

Connecting the Device to Your Computer............................. 4

Driver Awareness Features and Alerts........................ 4

Forward Collision Warning System.............................................4

Forward Collision Warning System Performance Tips.......... 5

Lane Departure Warning System............................................... 5

Lane Departure Warning Performance Tips.......................... 5

Go Alert.......................................................................................5

Red Light and Speed Cameras.................................................. 5

Voice Control.................................................................. 5

Controlling the Camera Using Voice Commands....................... 6

Turning Voice Control On or Off................................................. 6

Voice Control Tips...................................................................... 6

Settings........................................................................... 6

Camera Settings......................................................................... 6

Video Resolution Settings...................................................... 6

Driver Assistance Settings.......................................................... 6

Proximity Alerts Settings........................................................ 6

System Settings.......................................................................... 6

Device Setup..........................................................................7

Device Information......................................................... 7

Cleaning the Camera Lens......................................................... 7

Support and Updates.................................................................. 7

Setting Up Garmin Express................................................... 7

Garmin Support Center...............................................................7

Viewing E-Label Regulatory and Compliance Information......... 7

Restarting the Device................................................................. 7

Specifications..............................................................................7

Troubleshooting............................................................. 7

My camera feels warm while it is operating................................ 7

My memory card has degraded and needs to be replaced........ 7

My video recordings are blurry................................................... 7

My video recordings are choppy or incomplete.......................... 8

Index................................................................................ 9

Table of Contents i

Getting Started

WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.

Device Overview

Removing the Memory Card

NOTICE

Removing the memory card while the device is turned on can
result in a loss of data or damage to the device.

Turn off the device.

1

Press the card in until it clicks.

2

Release the card.

3

The card ejects from the slot.

Installing the Mount onto Your Windshield

NOTICE

The adhesive mount is extremely difficult to remove after it is
installed. You should carefully consider the mounting location
before you install the mount.

Press to turn the device on.

Hold for 3 seconds to turn the device off.
Select to return to the previous page.

Select to scroll through menus or pages.

Select to scroll through menus or pages.

From the viewfinder, select to save a photo.

Hold to save a video clip.
Select to choose an option in a menu.

Installing the Memory Card

The camera requires a microSD™ or microSDHC memory card
of up to 64GB with a speed rating of class 10 or higher. You can
use the included memory card, or you can purchase a
compatible memory card from an electronics supplier.

Insert the memory card into the slot .

1

Press it in until it clicks.

2

Formatting the Memory Card

The camera requires a memory card formatted using the FAT32
file system. You can use the camera to format your card using
this file system.

You should format your memory card at least one time every 6
months to help extend the useful life of the memory card. You
must also format a brand new memory card if it is not formatted
using the FAT32 file system.

NOTE: Formatting the memory card deletes all videos, photos,
and data on the card.

Connect the camera to power.

1

Select Settings > Camera > Format Card.

2

Keep the camera connected to power until the formatting is

3

complete.
When formatting is complete, the camera displays a message

and begins recording.

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).

TIP: You can connect the device to power and hold the device in
the preferred mounting location to check the camera's field of
view at that location.

Clean the windshield using water or alcohol, and a lint-free

1

cloth.
The windshield must be free of dust, wax, oils, or coatings.
Remove the protective film from the mount adhesive.

2

Position the mount over the mounting location.

3

TIP: The adhesive is extremely sticky. Do not touch the

adhesive to the windshield until the mount is properly
positioned and aligned.

Press the mount firmly onto the windshield, and maintain

4

pressure for 30 seconds.

Pull the camera and mount away from the windshield.

5

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