The screenshots in this manual may differ between different operating systems and
software versions. You can download the latest User Manual of your product from
Mio website (www.mio.com).
Specications and documents are subject to change without notice. MiTAC does not
warrant this document is error-free. MiTAC assumes no liability for damage incurred
directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the device and
the documents.
Note
Not all models are available in all regions.
Depending on the specic model purchased, the colour and look of your device and
accessories may not exactly match the graphics shown in this document.
Press and hold for 2 seconds to manually turn the dash cam on
and off.
System indicator
The system indicator glows in green when the dash cam is charging,
and ashes in green and amber alternately while the recording is in
progress.
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Using your dash cam in a vehicle
Note:
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To ensure the highest quality recordings, you are advised to place the dash cam near the rear
view mirror.
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Select an appropriate location for mounting the device in a vehicle. Never place the device where
the driver’s eld of vision is blocked.
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If the car’s windscreen is tinted with a reective coating, it may be athermic and impact the GPS
reception. In this instance, please mount your device where there is a “clear area.”
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The system will automatically calibrate the G sensor of the device during start-up. To avoid G
sensor malfunction, always turn the device on AFTER you mount it in the vehicle properly.
Make sure that your car is parked on level ground. Follow the instructions to mount
your dash cam in a vehicle securely.
1. Mount the dash cam.
Note: Keep the device a certain distance ( > 20 cm) from your body when it is installed.
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2. Adjust the lens angle.
When adjusting the angle of mounting, make sure that the camera’s view is
parallel with the level ground and the ground/sky ratio is close to 6/4.
3. Connect the cables.
Connect the car charger to the cigarette lighter. Route the cables through the top
ceiling and the A-pillar so that it does not interfere with driving. Make sure that
the cable installation does not interfere with the vehicles airbags or other safety
features.
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Inserting a memory card
You must insert a memory card (not supplied) before you can start recording. The
dash cam supports the Class 10 memory cards with 8 GB – 128 GB capacity.
Hold the card by the edges and gently insert it into the slot as shown in the
illustration. To remove a card, gently push the top edge of the card inwards to
release it and pull it out of the slot.
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DO NOT apply pressure to the centre of the memory card.
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MiTAC does not guarantee the product’s compatibility with memory cards from all manufacturers.
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Before you start recording, please format the memory card to avoid malfunction caused by les
not created by the dash cam.
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You are recommended to turn the device off before removing the memory card.
Formatting a card
To format a memory card (all data will be erased), press and select Format.
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Connecting to your computer
You can connect the dash cam to your computer to access data on the memory
card. Follow the instruction below to connect the dash cam to the computer via the
USB cable (not supplied).
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Operating basics
Turning the dash cam on
Complete the installation according to the instructions in the “Using your dash cam
in a vehicle” section. Once the vehicle engine is started, the dash cam automatically
turns on.
Restarting the dash cam
Occasionally, you may need to perform a hardware reset when the dash cam stops
responding or if it appears to be “frozen” or unresponsive. To restart the dash cam,
press and hold the Power button until the system is shut down; press the Power
button again to turn the dash cam on.
If the system does not shut down by keeping
the Power button pressed, you can force it to
shut down by inserting a small rod (such as
a straightened paperclip) into the Shutdown
button on the top of the device.
System icons
Various system icons on the status bar at the top of the screen provide the status
information of your device. The icons displayed will vary depending on your device
model and state.
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Recording indicator
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WIFI status
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Time display
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Microphone status
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GPS signal
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Power status
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Your current speed
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Function keys
The device provides four function keys to control the corresponding icons displayed
on the LCD screen. The keys' functions may vary on different screens.
Opens the Menu screen
(Recording screen)
(Menu screen)
Enters Parking mode
Adds a custom safety (speed) camera
Takes a photo
Acts as the BACK button
Acts as the ENTER button
Moves to the previous option
Moves to the next option
Setting the date and time
To make sure that the date and time of your recordings are correct, check the
settings before you begin recording.
1. Press to access the Settings Menu.
2. Select System > Date/Time.
3. Select Use GPS time or Manual:
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When you select Use GPS time, press / to select the time zone
of your location. The system will set date and time according to the GPS
location.
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When you select Manual, the system will display the date and time setting
screen. Use / to adjust the value of the selected eld; press
and repeat the step until all elds have been changed.
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4. When done, press .
Setting up a WIFI connection
The WIFI function allows you to connect the dash cam to your smartphone. The
WIFI function is disabled by default. You can manually enable WIFI by selecting
> WIFI > On. Once enabled, the WIFI setting screen displays the SSID and
password of the dash cam.
Follow the steps below to build the wireless connection between the dash cam and
your smartphone:
1. Enable the wireless function of the smartphone.
2. The smartphone will automatically scan for available wireless devices. Tap the
wireless setting to display the detected devices.
3. From the list, select the dash cam's SSID (MiVue_xxxx) and enter the password
(xxxxxxxxxx). When done, tap Connect.
The next time you use your smartphone to connect to the dash cam, you will not
be prompted to enter the password again unless you reset your phone to the
factory default settings.
Note: The instructions about operating the smartphone are for reference only. The actual setting
options and methods may vary depending on your phone type/model.
4. You can check the WIFI connection status by the WIFI icon on the dash cam.
The dash cam is connected to the smartphone and paired with the MiVue
app.
The dash cam is not connected to the smartphone.
The dash cam is connected to the smartphone but not paired with the MiVue
app yet.
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5. To transfer les from the dash cam to your smartphone, you will need to install
the MiVue app onto your smartphone. Download and install the MiVue app by
searching for "MiVue" in Apple App Store or in Google Play Store.
6. By starting the MiVue app on your smartphone, the dash cam will be ready to
transfer video and photo les by simply pressing the Event button.
Recording in driving mode
Continuous recording
By default, the system will automatically begin with continuous recording in a few
seconds after start-up. The recording may be divided into several video clips;
recording will not stop between video clips.
When continuous recording is in progress, you can manually stop recording by
pressing . Press to return to the recording screen; the system will start
continuous recording automatically.
The continuous recordings can be found in the “Video” category for le playback.
Event recording
By default, if an event happens such as a sudden impact, high speed driving, an
aggressive turn or an accidental crash during continuous recording, the G sensor will
prompt the dash cam to start recording the event.
Note: You can change the sensitivity level of the G sensor by selecting > Video Recording >
G-Sensor Sensitivity.
If you want to manually start an event recording while continuous recording is in
progress, press the Event button on the device.
The event recordings can be found in the “Event” category for le playback.
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Recording in Parking mode
Your dash cam supports the parking recording function. You must use an additional
power source to record the video during Parking mode, such as Mio Smart Box
uninterruptible power cable which is sold separately. For more information on using
Mio Smart Box, see the provided documentation in its package.
The Parking mode function is disabled by default. You can enable the function by
selecting > Parking Mode > Detection > On.
Before enabling Parking mode, please check the memory storage allocation of your
device. Select > System > Storage Allocation to set a proper allocation for
parking recording. Changing the allocation will erase the memory card, so save any
videos or photos to your computer rst.
When the Parking mode detection is enabled, the system will enter Parking mode
when you:
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Disconnect the device's power (for example, when the vehicle engine is stopped
or the power cable is disconnected) or when the car stops moving for about 5
minutes.
Note: The feature is triggered by the G sensor of the device. You can change the conguration
by selecting > Parking Mode > Auto Entry.
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Press to manually start Parking mode while continuous recording is in
progress.
To stop Parking mode and resume continuous recording, press . If movements
are detected and recorded during Parking mode, you will be asked to playback the
video when you stop Parking mode.
The parking recordings can be found in the “Parking” category for le playback.
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Camera mode
The dash cam allows you to take a photo.
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If the recording is in progress, press to take a photo. This function is not
available when the rear camera is connected.
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Press > Camera > .
The photos can be found in the “Photo” category for le playback.
Playback mode
To select a video or photo for playback:
1. Press > File Playback.
2. Select the desired type: Video, Event, Parking and Photo.
3. Press / to select the desired le from the list and then press to
start playback.
4. During playback, you can:
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While playing videos, press / to play the previous/next video; while
viewing photos, press / to display the previous/next photo.
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Press to return to the list.
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Press to display the pop-up menu to select:
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Play/Pause: Starts or pauses the playback.
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Move to Event: Moves the le to the “Event” category.
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Transfer video/Transfer photo: Uploads the selected video/photo to your
smartphone.
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Delete: Deletes the le.
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Safety camera alerts
Caution: For legal reasons, the safety camera function is not available in all countries.
Depending on your MiVue model, you can receive alerts to warn you about the
locations of safety (speed) cameras which will enable you to monitor your speed
through these areas.
When a safety camera appears and is positioned in the detectable direction, you will
receive alerts. The screen will display the visual alert and you will also receive audio
warnings.
When the alert sound setting is set to Beep:
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When your car approaches a safety camera, you will receive a normal beep alert.
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When your car approaches a safety camera at a speed over the set threshold,
you will receive a persistent beep alert until your car speed drops lower than the
appropriate speed limit.
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When your car passes through a safety camera, you will be notied by a different
beep alert.
You can change the settings about how you want to receive the safety camera alerts.
See the “System settings” section for information.
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Adding a safety camera
Note: You can add a custom safety camera only when a GPS x is established.
Your dash cam allows you to customise the safety camera database. You can add
up to 100 custom safety cameras in your dash cam.
Follow the steps to congure a custom safety camera:
1. To add a custom safety camera in the current location, press on the
recording screen.
2. The next time when you pass by the location, you will receive alerts by the dash
cam.
3. To view the information of the user-added safety camera, select >
SafetyCam > Custom SafetyCam and then select the safety camera that you
want to check.
4. Press to remove the custom safety camera from the dash cam.
Updating safety camera data
MiTAC does not warrant that all types and locations of safety camera data are
available as cameras may be removed, relocated or new cameras installed.
Occasionally, MiTAC may offer you updates of safety camera data. Visit the MiTAC
website for available downloads and follow the instructions to complete update.
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System settings
To customise the system settings, press .
Note: Depending on your MiVue model, certain setting options may not be available.
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File Playback
Plays the recorded videos and photos.
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Camera
Press to enter Camera mode.
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WIFI
Enables or disables WIFI. The default setting is Off. See the "Setting up a WIFI
connection" section to learn how to connect the dash cam to your smartphone.
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Sound Recording
Sets if you want to include sounds in the recordings. The default setting is On.
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TPMS
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) is an electronic assistant device
installed in the car's tyres to monitor the air pressure via your MiVue dash cam.
You will receive alerts if the tyres are under (or over) inated.
To congure the TPMS settings, press .
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Units: Sets the unit of the pressure (psi, Bar, kPa or kg/cm2) and temperature
(ºC or ºF).
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Front Tyre Sensors: Sets the minimum/maximum pressure and maximum
temperature for the front tyres.
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Rear Tyre Sensors: Sets the minimum/maximum pressure and maximum
temperature for the rear tyres.
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Sensor Location: Sets the sensors' location.
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Learning Mode: This option allows the dash cam to detect the TPMS sensors
manually. You will need to do this only when you install or replace new sensors.
Note: For more information on installing and using TPMS, see the documentation that comes
with the product.
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Driving Safety
The dash cam provides advanced driving safety functions to make your driving
safer.
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Calibration: Follow the steps to calibrate the system.
1. Drive the vehicle in the middle of the lane.
2. Ask a passenger to select the option and then follow the on-screen
instructions to complete calibration.
You are advised to calibrate the system constantly in order to be alerted
properly.
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LDWS: Select Beep or Voice to enable the LDWS (Lane Departure Warning
System) function. The system will alert you when it detects that the car speed
is over 60 km/h and the car has strayed from its intended lane.
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Headlight Reminder: The default setting is Off. Once enabled, the system
will remind you to turn the lights on when you are driving after dark.
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Driver Fatigue Alert: The default setting is Off. Once enabled, the system
will remind you to take a break for a long-distance drive (2 hours, 3 hours or
4 hours).
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Eco Drive Indicator: The default setting is Off. Once enabled, the system will
display the Eco drive indicator on the screen. The colour of the indicator will
change (red, yellow or green) depending on your driving status to remind you to
drive more efciently.
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FCWS: Select Beep or Voice to enable the FCWS (Forward Collision Warning
System) function. The system will alert you when the car moves slowly and
gets too close to the car ahead.
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Stop and Go: The default setting is Off. Once enabled, the system will alert
you when the car ahead has proceeded to go after being stopped for longer
than 10 seconds.
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SafetyCam
Sets how you want to be notied of safety cameras. The available settings
include:
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Alert Sound: The options are Beep, Voice and Mute.
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Alert Distance: The system will alert you at a preset distance (Short,
Medium and Long) when a safety camera is detected.
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Alert Method: Sets the alert distance function according to your driving
speed (Smart Alert) or the speed limit (Standard Alert).
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Threshold: Sets the speed value for the dash cam to start offering alerts.
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Cruise Speed Alert: Sets the limit for the cruise speed. When you drive at a
cruise speed over the set value, you will receive alerts by the dash cam.
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Custom SafetyCam: Lists all user-added safety cameras which are sorted
by the created time.
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Parking Mode
Allows you to change the settings of Parking mode. The available settings
include:
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Detection: When enabled, the dash cam will automatically start recording
when it detects movements or if an event happens in Parking mode.
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Detection Method: The options are Only G-sensor, Only Motion and Both
Motion & G-sensor.
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Auto Entry: Sets the mode (Low, Medium, High or Manual) for the system
to enter Parking mode automatically.
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Motion Detection: The options are Low, Medium and High.
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G-Sensor Sensitivity: Sets the sensitivity level (Low, Medium or High) of
the G sensor that allows automatic triggering of the parking recording when
the dash cam is in Parking mode.
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LED Indicator: The options are On and Off.
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Video Recording
Changes the settings of recording, including:
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Video Clip Length: Sets the length of each video clip for a continuous
recording (1 min, 3 min or 5 min).
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Video Resolution: Sets the resolution of the video.
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WDR: Enables the WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) function to improve the dash
cam's image quality under high-contrast lighting conditions.
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EV: Sets the proper exposure level (-1 – +1) to adjust the brightness of the
image. The default setting is 0.
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Frequency: The options are 50Hz and 60Hz.
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G-Sensor Sensitivity: Sets the sensitivity level (6 levels, from Low to High)
of the G sensor that allows automatic triggering of the event recording while
continuous recording is in progress.
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Stamps: Sets the information (Coordinates or G-Sensor) that will be
displayed on the recorded video.
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Speed stamp: Displays the driving speed on the recorded video.
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Text stamp: Displays customisable text input information.
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System
Allows you to change the system settings of the device.
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Satellites:Displays the status of the GPS/GLONASS signal reception. You
can press and then select GPS or GLONASS for better signal reception if
the need arises.
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Note:GLONASS is for use in Russia and selected regions only.
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Date/Time: Sets the system date and time. For more information, see the
"Setting the date and time" section.
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System Sound:Enables or disables system notication sounds.
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Welcome Sound:Enables or disables the notication sounds during start-up.
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Volume:Adjusts the volume level.
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LCD Standby: Selects Always On to keep the LCD on; or sets the timer for
the LCD to turn off automatically (10 sec, 1 min or 3 min) after recording
starts. Selecting Standby will turn off the LCD (in specied time) but still
display the time and speed information.
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Language: Sets the language.
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Distance Unit: Sets the preferred distance unit.
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Storage Allocation: The system provides 3 default memory congurations
to store the videos and photos. Select the proper conguration based on
your usage.
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Restore to Defaults: Restores the system settings to the factory defaults.
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Version: Displays the software information.
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Format
Formats a memory card. (All data will be erased.)
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MiVue Manager
MiVue Manager™ is a tool for you to view the videos recorded on a MiVue dash cam.
Note: Not all features are available for every model.
Installing MiVue Manager
Download MiVue Manager from the Support page of our website (www.mio.com/
support) and follow the on-screen prompts to install it. Make sure to download the
correct software version (Windows or Mac) according to your computer's operating
system.
Playing the recording les
1. Remove the memory card from the dash cam and access the card on the
computer via a card reader. You are advised to copy the recording les to your
computer for backup and playback.
2. Start MiVue Manager on the computer.
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By default, MiVue Manager shows the calendar and the le list on the right.
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When a recording le exists, you will see the date marked with “ .” Click that
date to display the les that were recorded on that date.
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You can select the le type to display: Event / Normal / Parking.
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To display all les in the current folder, click All. To return to the calendar
view, click Calendar.
3. Double-click the desired le on the le list to start playback.
4. The playback controls are described as follows:
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Skips to the previous / next le on the list.
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Starts or pauses the playback.
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Changes the playback speed to 1/4x, 1/2x, 1x (default), 1.5x, or 2x.
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Mutes or unmutes the volume.
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Adjusts the volume level.
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Plays the video in full screen.
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Displays the playback progress. You can click on a point along the track bar
to move directly to a different location for the playback.
5. During playback, you can view more driving information from the dashboard panel
and the G sensor chart that are displayed below the video playback screen.
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On the dashboard panel, click to display the map screen.
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G sensor chart displays data in 3-axis waveform about the car’s shift forward/
backward (X), to the right/left (Y) and upward/downward (Z).
Note: The map screen may not display when the computer is not connected to the Internet or
when your MiVue model does not support the GPS function.
6. The tool bar allows you to do the following:
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Selects the folder that stores the recording les.
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Previews and prints the current video image.
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Saves the selected les to the specied location on your computer.
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Captures and saves the current video image to the specied location on your
computer.
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Opens the Settings Menu. The Settings items are described as follows:
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Change Language: Sets the display language of MiVue Manager.
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Change Skin: Sets the colour scheme of MiVue Manager.
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Check for Update: Checks if there is any new version of MiVue
Manager. (Internet access is required for this feature.)
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About: Displays the version and copyright information of MiVue
Manager.
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Exports the GPS information of the selected le in the KML format to the
specied location on your computer.
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Uploads the selected le to Facebook / YouTube™.
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For more information
Precautions and notices
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Do not operate the device while driving. Using this product does not change the
requirement for a driver to take full responsibility for his or her behavior. This
responsibility includes observing all trafc rules and regulations in order to avoid
accidents, personal injury or property damage.
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A window mount is needed when using the dash cam in a car. Make sure that
you place the dash cam in an appropriate place, so as not to obstruct the driver’s
view or deployment of airbags.
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Make sure that no object is blocking the camera lens and no reective material is
placed near the lens. Please keep the lens clean.
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If the car’s windscreen is tinted with a coating, it may impact the recording
quality.
Caring for your device
Taking good care of your device will ensure trouble-free operation and reduce the
risk of damage.
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Keep your device away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures.
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Avoid exposing your device to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for
extended periods of time.
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Do not place anything on top of your device or drop objects on your device.
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Do not drop your device or subject it to severe shock.
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Do not subject your device to sudden and severe temperature changes. This
could cause moisture condensation inside the unit, which could damage your
device. In the event of moisture condensation, allow the device to dry out
completely before use.
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The screen surface can easily be scratched. Avoid touching it with sharp objects.
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Non-adhesive generic screen protectors designed specically for use on portable
devices with LCD panels may be used to help protect the screen from minor
scratches.
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Never clean your device with it powered on. Use a soft, lint-free cloth to wipe the
screen and the exterior of your device.
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Do not use paper towels to clean the screen.
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Never attempt to disassemble, repair or make any modications to your device.
Disassembling, modifying or any attempt to repair could cause damage to your
device, may inict bodily harm or damage to property and will void any warranty.
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Do not store or carry ammable liquids, gases or explosive materials in the same
compartment as your device, its parts or accessories.
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To discourage theft do not leave the device and accessories in plain view in an
unattended vehicle.
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Overheating may damage the device.
Safety precautions
About charging
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Use only the charger supplied with your device. Use of another type of charger
may result in malfunction and/or danger.
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This product is intended to be supplied by a LISTED Power Unit marked with
“LPS”, “Limited Power Source” and output rated + 5 V dc / 1.0 A.
About the charger
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Do not use the charger in a high moisture environment. Never touch the charger
when your hands or feet are wet.
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Allow adequate ventilation around the charger when using it to operate the
device or charge the battery. Do not cover the charger with paper or other objects
that will reduce cooling. Do not use the charger while it is inside a carrying case.
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Connect the charger to a proper power source. The voltage requirements are
found on the product case and/or packaging.
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Do not use the charger if the cord becomes damaged.
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Do not attempt to service the unit. There are no serviceable parts inside. Replace
the unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture.
About the battery
CAUTION! This unit contains a non-replaceable internal Lithium Ion battery. The
battery can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. To reduce the risk of
re or burns do not disassemble, crush, puncture or dispose of in re or water.
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Use a specied battery in the equipment.
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Important instructions (for service personnel only)
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Caution! Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose
of used batteries according to the instructions.
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Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
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The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly.
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Use the battery only in the specied equipment.
About WIFI
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Frequency: 2412 – 2462MHz
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Max. power = 21.55dbm
About GPS
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GPS (Freq=1575.42MHZ) is operated by the United States government, which is
solely responsible for the performance of GPS. Any change to the GPS system
can affect the accuracy of all GPS equipment.
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GPS satellite signals cannot pass through solid materials (except glass). When
you are inside a tunnel or building, GPS positioning is not available. Signal
reception can be affected by situations such as bad weather or dense overhead
obstacles (e.g. trees, tunnels, viaducts and tall buildings).
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The GPS positioning data is for reference only.
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
For regulatory identication purposes, your device is assigned a model number of
N583.
FCC ID: P4Q-N583
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution
Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment.
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The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
End users must follow the specic operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance.
WEEE
This product must not be disposed of as normal household waste, in
accordance with the EU directive for waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE – 2012/19/EU). Instead, it should be disposed of by
returning it to the point of sale, or to a municipal recycling collection point.
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