Garmin Dash Car Mini Owner’s Manual

GARMIN DASH CAM MINI

Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents

Getting Started �� 1

Installing a Memory Card....................................... 1

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

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

Installing the Device on Your Windshield ............. 1

Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power .............. 1

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

Formatting the Memory Card ................................ 2

Pairing with Your Smartphone �� 2

Dash Cam Recording �� 2

Turning Audio Recording On or Off ....................... 3

Event Detection ...................................................... 3

Saving Videos and Photos..................................... 3

Viewing Videos and Photos on Your Smartphone 3

Trimming and Exporting a Video ....................... 3

Deleting a Video or Photo Using Your

Smartphone ........................................................ 3

Connecting the Camera to Your Computer ........... 3

Videos and Photos on Your Computer .............. 3

replaced .................................................................. 6

My video recordings are blurry .............................. 6

My video recordings are choppy or incomplete ... 6

Multiple Camera Network �� 4

Creating Picture-in-Picture Multi-Camera Videos 4

Settings �� 4

Camera Settings in the Garmin Drive App ............ 4

Renaming a Camera............................................... 4

Device Information �� 5

Status LEDs ............................................................ 5

Cleaning the Camera Lens ..................................... 5

Updating Your Device Using the Garmin Drive App

................................................................................. 5

Product Updates .................................................... 5

Setting Up Garmin Express ................................ 5

Specifications ........................................................ 5

Memory Card Specifications ................................. 5

Appendix �� 5

Parked Video Recording ........................................ 5

Parking Mode Cable Wiring Diagram ................ 6

Connecting the Parking Mode Cable Accessory

to Power .............................................................. 6

Troubleshooting �� 6

My camera feels warm while it is operating ......... 6

My memory card has degraded and needs to be

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.

Installing the Device 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.

Installing a Memory Card

To record video, you must install a compatible memory card (Memory Card Specifications, page5).

1 Insert the memory card 1 into the slot 2 .

2 Press it in until it clicks.

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.

1 Disconnect the power cable from the device. 2 Press the card in until it clicks. 3 Release the card.

Device Overview

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).

1 Clean the windshield using water or alcohol, and a

lint-free cloth. The windshield must be free of dust, wax, oils, or coatings.

2 Remove the protective film from the mount

adhesive.

3 Position the mount over the mounting location.

TIP: The adhesive is extremely sticky. Avoid

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

4 Press the mount firmly onto the windshield, and

maintain pressure for 30 seconds. This helps to ensure the mount adhesive has

proper contact with the windshield.

Press to enable or disable audio recording.

Getting Started 1

Hold to format the memory card (Formatting the Memory Card, page2).

Press to save a picture and a video clip. Hold to enter pairing mode (Pairing with

Your Smartphone, page2).

Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power

1 Plug the power cable into the USB port on the

device.

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