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Quick Installation and Startup Guide
Step 1: Insert a micro SD card into the memory card slot and press until you hear a clicking sound.
*Important: SD card must be formatted to FAT32. (MAX size 32 GB)
If the SD card you have inserted is brand new you may proceed to step 2. Otherwise, please format your card to
FAT32.
Please Note: A micro SD card is not included with the camera. Your new G1W camera requires a micro SD card
for storing recordings and images.
Step 2: Provide power to your device using option A or B.
A. Plug the provided USB car adapter into your car and the other end into your G1W dashboard camera.
B. Plug the provided USB to mini USB cable into your G1W dashboard camera (via mini USB) and the other end
into any powered USB device.
Note: A blue LED will indicate the device is powered and working correctly.
Step 3: Recording: The G1W camera automatically turns on and begins recording when plugged in to an external
power source.
Buttons & Functions
1. Power ( ): Turns the camera on and off
2. MODE: Cycle through modes (Video Recording, Photo, Playback)
3. REC: Stops and starts recording or playback during playback mode
Important! REC button functions as Enter/Select for menu operations.
4. Menu (M): While NOT recording. One press brings up respective video or photo options menu for current the
MODE. Two consecutive presses bring up the settings option menu. While in a menu, another press of (M) closes
the menu options.
5. UP/DOWN: The left face buttons are correspondingly used to scroll through menu selections and zoom in and
out during recording.
Recommended Settings Changes
Language Selection: Press (M) two times to enter the settings represented by screw driver and wrench icon.
Scroll down to “Language” represented by the “A” icon and press REC to enter.
Scroll to desired language and press REC to select and confirm.
LCD Recording Preview Sleep Setting: Press (M) two times to enter the settings. Scroll to “Screen Protection”
and press REC to enter. Choose desired option, ie “3M” and press REC to select.