VIRB™ Series
Quick Start Manual
May 2014 190-01627-01_0B Printed in Taiwan
Introduction
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
It is your responsibility to use the device in a safe manner.
Garmin® will not be responsible for any property damage,
injuries or deaths resulting from any use of this device in any
activities.
Installing a Memory Card
You must install a microSD™ memory card up to 64GB to use
your device. For optimal performance, use a class 10 or better
memory card.
Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the
1
cover.
If necessary, remove the battery pack.
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In the battery compartment, slide the card holder À toward
3
the lens, and lift up.
Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise.
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Charging the Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the mini-USB port, the
weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or
connecting to a computer.
Do not attempt to use the device to charge a battery that was
not provided by Garmin. Attempting to charge a battery that was
not provided by Garmin can damage the device and void the
warranty.
NOTE: The battery will not charge when outside the
temperature range of 32 to 114°F (0 to 45°C).
You can charge the battery using a standard wall outlet or a
USB port on your computer. You can also use an optional
battery charger accessory. Go to www.garmin.com/outdoor for
more information.
Pull up the weather cap À from the mini-USB port Á.
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Place the memory card Á with the gold contacts facing
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down.
Close the card holder.
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Slide the card holder away from the lens to lock it.
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Replace the battery pack.
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Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise.
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Installing the Battery Pack
WARNING
This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the
possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by
battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct
sunlight.
Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the
1
cover.
Locate the metal contacts on the end of the lithium-ion
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battery.
Insert the battery into the compartment, contacts first.
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Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port.
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Plug the USB end of the cable into the AC adapter or a
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computer USB port.
Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.
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When you connect the device to a power source, the device
turns on. The LED is orange while the battery is charging.
Charge the battery completely.
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The LED turns green when the battery is fully charged.
Remove the USB cable and fully close the weather cap.
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Attaching the Device to the Mount
When attaching the device to the mount, the recommended
temperature range is from 70° to 100°F (21° to 38°C).
Your device includes an assortment of mounting bases and
arms, which can be used in many configurations. These
instructions provide an example of one possible configuration.
You can also purchase additional mounts for your device, such
as wearable mounts, vehicle mounts, or a tripod mount. Go to
www.garmin.com/outdoor for more information.
NOTE: By default, the camera should be mounted with the
screen facing up to record correctly oriented video. You can
adjust the settings to record with the screen facing down
(Advanced Recording Settings).
Thoroughly clean the mounting surface using water or
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alcohol.
Remove the film from the base À, and press the base firmly
2
onto the mounting surface.
You can use either the flat base or the curved base,
depending on the contour of the mounting surface.
Press the battery into place.
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