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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

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Summary of Contents for DASH CAM 45

Page 1: ...GARMINDASHCAM 45 54 55 65W Owner sManual ...

Page 2: ...com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of this product Garmin the Garmin logo and VIRB are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries Garmin Dash Cam Garmin Express and Travelapse are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Apple is a trademark...

Page 3: ...otos 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 ...

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Page 5: ...ct the camera to power 2 Select Settings Camera Format Card 3 Keep the camera connected to power until the formatting is complete When formatting is complete the camera displays a message and begins recording 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 Turn off the device 2 Press the card in until it ...

Page 6: ... NOTE When the device is connected to an ignition switched power outlet it turns off automatically when you turn off the vehicle Hold for 3 seconds The device turns off Dash Cam Recording NOTICE Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit use of this device It is your responsibility to know and comply with applicable laws and rights to privacy in jurisdictions where you plan to use this device The das...

Page 7: ...ily injury 1 Route the parking mode cable accessory to a location in the vehicle with constant power switched power and a ground connection 2 Connect the BATT wire to a constant power source 3 Connect the ACC wire to a switched power source 4 Connect the GND wire to the bare metal of the vehicle s chassis using an existing bolt or screw 5 Plug the parking mode cable accessory into the USB port on ...

Page 8: ...rites the oldest unsaved video when the storage space for unsaved videos is full Connecting the Device to Your Computer You can view videos and photos on your computer using a micro USB cable 1 Plug the small end of the micro USB cable into the port on the device 2 Plug the larger end of the micro USB cable into a port on your computer Depending on your computer operating system the device appears...

Page 9: ...ay prevent the LDWS feature from detecting lane departures The LDWS feature provides alerts only when your vehicle speed exceeds 65 km h 40 mph The LDWS feature does not provide alerts on certain types of roads such as highway ramps or merging lanes The LDWS feature may not function properly if the camera is incorrectly aligned The LDWS feature may not function properly if the camera placement set...

Page 10: ...n the card Video Resolution Settings You can change the video resolution on your camera Resolution is the height of the video in pixels Higher resolution video settings require more memory card space than lower resolution settings Select Settings Camera Resolution 1440p 30fps Records video in 1440p resolution at 30 frames per second NOTE This option is available only for the 54 55 65W product mode...

Page 11: ...ngs menu scroll to the bottom of the menu 2 Select System 3 Select Regulatory Restarting the Device You can restart your device if it stops functioning Hold the power key for 12 seconds Specifications Operating temperature range From 20 to 55 C from 4 to 131 F Charging temperature range From 0 to 45 C from 32 to 113 F Memory card Class 10 or higher microSDHC from 4 to 64 GB Garmin Dash Cam 45 wire...

Page 12: ...r location with less wireless interference or try transferring videos to the smartphone Editing and Sharing a Video page 4 Transfer important recordings to a computer or smartphone and format the memory card Formatting the Memory Card page 1 If the device displays a memory card error alert first try formatting the memory card Formatting the Memory Card page 1 and then if necessary replace the memo...

Page 13: ...ring the device 7 updating software 7 L lane departure warning system LDWS 5 M memory card 1 7 installing 1 microSD card 1 7 mounting windshield 1 P parking mode cable 3 photos viewing 3 4 power key 2 product registration 7 proximity points alerts settings 6 R red light cameras 5 registering the device 7 resetting device 7 resolution 6 S settings 6 setup 2 software updating 7 version 7 speed camer...

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