background image

The address of the location appears at the bottom of the 

screen.

4

Select the location description.

5

Select 

Set Location

.

Dash Cam Settings

Select 

Settings

 > 

Dash Cam

.

Camera placement

: allows you to set the vehicle height and 

camera position, and align the dash cam (

Aligning the 

camera

, page 2

).

Record on Startup

: enables the dash camera to start recording 

video automatically when you turn on the device.

Automatic Incident Detection

: saves video automatically when 

the device detects a possible driving incident.

Record Audio

: enables or disables audio recording while you 

are recording with the dash cam.

Data Overlay

: includes date, time, location, and speed 

information in the recorded video.

Video Resolution

: sets the resolution and quality for video 

recordings.

Record After Power Loss

: continues recording video up to a 

selected time period after external power is lost.

Wireless network settings

The wireless network settings allow you to manage Wi

Fi

®

networks, paired Bluetooth devices and Bluetooth features.
Select 

Settings

 > 

Wireless Networks

.

Bluetooth

: enables Bluetooth wireless technology.

Paired Device Name

: the names of paired Bluetooth devices 

appear in the menu. You can select a device name to change 

Bluetooth feature settings for that device.

Search for Devices

: searches for nearby Bluetooth devices.

Friendly Name

: allows you to enter a friendly name that 

identifies your device on other devices with Bluetooth 

wireless technology.

Wi-Fi

: enables the Wi

Fi radio.

Saved Networks

: allows you to edit or remove saved networks.

Search for Networks

: searches for nearby Wi

Fi networks 

(

Connecting to a Wi

Fi Network

, page 23

).

Driver Assistance Settings

Select 

Settings

 > 

Driver Assistance

.

Audible Driver Alerts

: enables an audible alert for each type of 

driver alert (

Driver awareness features and alerts

, page 3

).

Fatigue Warning

: alerts you when you have been driving for a 

long period without a break.

Incident Notification

: allows you to set up a contact to be 

notified when the device detects a possible vehicle incident 

(

Incident Detection and Notifications

, page 4

).

Proximity Alerts

: alerts you when you are near custom points 

of interest or red light cameras.

NOTE: 

you must have custom points of interest (POIs) 

loaded for proximity points alerts to display. This feature is 

not available in all areas.

Forward collision warning

: allows you to enable and set the 

sensitivity of the forward collision warning (

Forward collision 

warning system

, page 5

). A higher sensitivity alerts you 

sooner than a lower sensitivity.

Garmin Real Vision™

: enables or disables Garmin Real Vision, 

which overlays guidance information on a live image from the 

dash cam (

Destination Arrival with Garmin Real Vision

page 7

).

Go Alert

: alerts you when stopped traffic starts moving (

Go 

Alert

, page 5

).

Lane Departure Warning

: enables an alert when the device 

detects you may be crossing a lane boundary unintentionally 

(

Lane departure warning system

, page 5

).

Backup camera settings

The backup camera settings allow you to manage paired 

Garmin backup cameras and camera settings. This menu 

appears on your navigation device only when the device is 

connected to a wireless camera receiver cable. See the owner's 

manual for your backup camera for detailed information about 

pairing cameras and camera settings. Go to 

garmin.com

/backupcamera

 to purchase a Garmin backup camera.

Select 

Settings

 > 

Backup Camera

, and select a paired camera.

Unpair

: removes the paired camera. You must pair the camera 

again before you can view it using this device and cable.

Rename

: allows you to rename the paired camera.

Guidance Lines

: shows or hides guidance lines and allows you 

to adjust the position of the guidance lines.

babyCam settings

The babyCam settings allow you to manage paired Garmin 

babyCam

 cameras and camera settings. This menu appears 

on your navigation device only when the device is connected to 

a wireless camera receiver cable. See the owner's manual for 

your camera for detailed information about pairing cameras and 

camera settings. Go to 

garmin.com/babycam

 to purchase a 

Garmin babyCam camera.
Select 

Settings

 > 

babyCam

, and select a paired camera.

Power Settings

: allows you to set the amount of time the video 

appears on the screen.

Flip Video

: allows you to flip or mirror the video.

Alignment

: displays the babyCam video to help you align the 

camera.

Check Seat Reminder

: enables a reminder to check for rear 

seat passengers before exiting the vehicle.

Unpair

: removes the paired camera.

Rename

: allows you to rename the paired camera.

Display settings

Select 

Settings

 > 

Display

.

Colour Mode

: allows you to select day or night colour mode. If 

you select the Auto option, the device automatically switches 

to day or night colours based on the time of day.

Brightness

: allows you to adjust the display brightness.

Display Timeout

: allows you to set the amount of idle time 

before your device enters sleep mode while using battery 

power.

Screenshot

: allows you to take a picture of the device screen. 

Screenshots are saved in the Screenshot folder of the device 

storage.

Traffic Settings

From the main menu, select 

Settings

 > 

Traffic

.

Traffic

: enables traffic.

Current Provider

: sets the traffic provider to use for traffic data. 

The Auto option selects the best available traffic data 

automatically.

Subscriptions

: lists the current traffic subscriptions.

Optimise Route

: enables the device to use optimised 

alternative routes automatically or upon request (

Avoiding 

traffic delays on your route

, page 8

).

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Garmin DriveAssist settings

Summary of Contents for DriveAssist 51

Page 1: ...GARMINDRIVEASSIST 51 Owner smanual...

Page 2: ...These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Android is a trademark of Google Inc Apple and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries The...

Page 3: ...tickers 9 Avoiding road features 9 Avoiding environmental zones 9 Custom avoidances 9 Navigating off road 9 Finding and saving locations 9 Points of Interest 9 Finding a location using the search bar...

Page 4: ...eras 21 Viewing and Saving photoLive Traffic Cameras 21 Viewing photoLive Traffic Cameras on the Map 21 Saving a traffic camera 21 Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations 21 Garmin DriveAssist settin...

Page 5: ...needs to be replaced page 25 1 Insert a memory card into the camera memory card slot NOTE if you install the memory card into the incorrect slot the camera cannot record video 2 Press it in until it c...

Page 6: ...ain menu Select or to scroll through lists or menus Hold or to scroll faster Select to see a context based menu of options for the current screen Adjusting the volume 1 Select Volume 2 Select an optio...

Page 7: ...he video or photo includes location information a map shows the location Garmin VIRB App The free Garmin VIRB app allows you to view and share recorded dash cam videos and photos on your smartphone To...

Page 8: ...pdate the camera database stored on your device You should update your device frequently to receive the most up to date camera information Incident Detection and Notifications Your Garmin DriveAssist...

Page 9: ...or closer than 5 m 16 ft The FCWS feature may not function properly if the camera placement settings do not correctly indicate your vehicle height or the placement of your device in the vehicle Aligni...

Page 10: ...option Select a location marker Select a point such as a street junction or address location 5 Select Go Going home The first time you start a route home the device prompts you to enter your home loc...

Page 11: ...s to search for nearby parking If the device does not prompt you select Where To Categories Parking and select My Destination 2 Select Filter Parking and select one or more categories to filter parkin...

Page 12: ...When you are finished shaping the route select Go Taking a Detour You can take a detour for a specified distance along your route or detour around specific roads This is useful if you encounter constr...

Page 13: ...orner of the area to avoid and select Next The selected area is shaded on the map 6 Select Done Disabling a custom avoidance You can disable a custom avoidance without deleting it 1 Select Settings Na...

Page 14: ...OI and select Go The device creates a route to the parking area or venue entrance closest to the POI When you arrive at the destination a chequered flag indicates the recommended parking area A labell...

Page 15: ...wn from the list of nearby towns To search near another location select Searching near Changing the search area page 10 To search for a town by name select Enter Search enter a town name and select Fi...

Page 16: ...point to a location a category or a search tool The Where To menu can contain up to 36 shortcut icons 1 Select Where To Personalise 2 Select an item Removing a shortcut 1 Select Where To Remove Short...

Page 17: ...ng your route or the road on which you are travelling You can view upcoming points of interest such as restaurants petrol stations or roadside service When travelling on a motorway you can also view i...

Page 18: ...e weather forecast page 20 LiveTrack allows you to share your trip with selected contacts in real time LiveTrack page 19 Smart Notifications displays phone notifications and messages on your device Th...

Page 19: ...rmin DriveAssist device such as text messages incoming calls and calendar appointments NOTE you may need to wait a few minutes to receive notifications on your navigation device after it connects to t...

Page 20: ...list of favourite locations Editing a favourite location page 12 1 Select Apps Phone Set Home Number 2 Enter your phone number 3 Select Done Calling home Before you can call home you must enter a pho...

Page 21: ...eless Networks 2 Select the phone and select Unpair device Traffic NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the traffic information Your device can provide information about...

Page 22: ...p phrase The device indicates the strength of the wake up phrase as you enter the phrase 3 Select Done Activating voice command Say your wake up phrase The voice command menu appears Voice Command tip...

Page 23: ...k 2 Select each type of alert you want to receive on your watch 3 On your watch start the Watch Link app and select Driver Warnings While you are navigating with your Garmin DriveAssist device the wat...

Page 24: ...ng reordering locations optimising the order of stops adding suggested attractions and adding shaping points You can also use the trip planner to edit and save your active route Planning a trip A trip...

Page 25: ...e you have stopped on the map Select Apps Where I ve Been Garmin DriveAssist settings Map and vehicle settings Select Settings Map Vehicle Vehicle sets the icon that represents your position on the ma...

Page 26: ...cam Destination Arrival with Garmin Real Vision page 7 Go Alert alerts you when stopped traffic starts moving Go Alert page 5 Lane Departure Warning enables an alert when the device detects you may b...

Page 27: ...restore a category of settings or all settings to the factory default values 1 Select Settings 2 If necessary select a settings category 3 Select Restore Device information Viewing Regulatory and Com...

Page 28: ...min Express application to download and install the latest map and software updates for your device 1 If you do not have the Garmin Express application installed on your computer go to garmin com expr...

Page 29: ...e to lock it back into the vehicle power cable Troubleshooting My video recordings are blurry Clean the camera lens Cleaning the camera lens page 24 Clean the windscreen in front of the camera Verify...

Page 30: ...is option is disabled you must select from the Smartphone Link main menu each time you want to connect your device to Smartphone Link Clear the Live Services Check tick box On some smartphones disabli...

Page 31: ...2 Click the Maps tab 3 Follow the on screen instructions Purchasing accessories Go to garmin com accessories Appendix 27...

Page 32: ...forward collision warning system FCWS 3 5 Foursquare 11 fuel stations 12 fuse changing 25 G Garmin Connect 14 Garmin Express updating software 24 Garmin Live Services 15 subscribing 15 Garmin Real Vis...

Page 33: ...s avoiding 8 tools maps 13 traffic 14 17 18 22 adding subscriptions 18 alternative route 8 cameras 21 incidents 14 18 map 14 18 receiver 17 searching for delays 14 18 traffic cameras view 21 travel hi...

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