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Other information about the product

Product management and operation

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Do not expose the product to direct sunlight or intense light. 

The lens or internal circuitry may fail 

otherwise.

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Use the product at a temperature between 14°F and 140°F (-10°C to 60°C) and store the product at a 
temperature between -4°F and 158°F (-20°C to 70°C).

 The product may not function as designed and some 

permanent physical damages may result if it is operated or stored out of the specified temperature ranges. 
Such damages are not covered by the warranty.

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Frequently check the product for the proper installation position.

 Impact caused by extreme road 

conditions may alter the installation position. Ensure that the product is positioned as instructed in this 
guide.

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Do not apply excessive force when pressing the buttons. 

Doing so may damage the buttons.

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Do not use chemical cleaners or solvents to clean the product.

 Doing so may damage plastic components 

of the product. Clean the product using a clean, soft, and dry fabric.

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Do not disassemble the product or subject the product to impact. 

Doing so may damage the product. 

Unauthorized disassembly of the product voids the product warranty.

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Handle with care. 

If you drop, mishandle, or expose the product to external shocks, it may cause damage 

and/or result in the malfunction of the product.

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Do not attempt to insert foreign objects into the device. 

Doing so may damage the product.

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Avoid excessive humidity and do not allow any water to enter the product.

 Electronic components inside 

the product may fail if exposed to humidity or water.

• Depending on the make and model of your car, the power may be constantly supplied to the dash cam 

even when the ignition is turned off. Installation of the device to a continuously powered 12V outlet could 
result in vehicle battery drainage.

• This device is designed to record video while the vehicle is in operation. The quality of the video might be 

affected by weather conditions and the road environment, such as whether it is day or night, presence of 
street lighting, entering/exiting tunnels, and the surrounding temperature.

• THINKWARE is NOT responsible for the loss of any recorded video during operation.
• Although the device was designed to withstand high-impact car collisions, THINKWARE does not 

guarantee the recording of accidents when the device is damaged as a result of the accident.

• Keep the windshield and camera lens clean for optimal video quality. Particles and substances on the 

camera lens or windshield may reduce the quality of the recorded videos.

• This device is intended to be used inside the vehicle only.

Summary of Contents for F790

Page 1: ...This product records videos while the vehicle is operating Read and follow the instructions in this guide to properly use and maintain the product User Guide F790...

Page 2: ...ettings or TPMS settings some product features may not be supported and different firmware versions may influence the product s performance or features About the user guide The information provided in...

Page 3: ...t not be co located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter A minimum separation distance of 20cm must be maintained between the antenna and the person for this appliance to...

Page 4: ...3 3 Using the continuous recording feature 17 3 4 Recording manually 18 3 5 Using parking mode 18 3 6 Using the Super Night Vision 20 3 7 Using the road safety features 20 4 Using the mobile viewer 21...

Page 5: ...Provides useful information to help users better utilize the product s features Safety information for proper use Driving and product operation Do not operate the product while driving a vehicle Distr...

Page 6: ...not place heavy objects on the power cable or pull insert or bend the power cable using excessive force Doing so may result in electrical fire or electrocution Use only genuine accessories from THINK...

Page 7: ...mishandle or expose the product to external shocks it may cause damage and or result in the malfunction of the product Do not attempt to insert foreign objects into the device Doing so may damage the...

Page 8: ...tems Front camera main unit Cradle Hardwiring cable Adhesive cable holder MicroSD memory card with adapter consumable Quick start guide Warranty CS information User guide stored in the microSD card Th...

Page 9: ...mat the memory card Manual recording button Press to start manual recording STATUS LED Indicates the product s status Wi Fi LED Indicates the Wi Fi connection status Cradle connector Used to connect t...

Page 10: ...ds the front view Adhesive mount Used to fix the front camera in the vehicle Security LED Indicates that video is being recorded 1 2 3 Cradle V IN input port Used to connect the rear camera Slide lock...

Page 11: ...it from the product To insert the memory card into the memory card slot ensure that the metal contacts on the memory card are facing toward the product s buttons and insert it into the slot until you...

Page 12: ...ashboard its GPS reception may be affected depending on the dashboard camera s installation location Adjust the installation location of the GPS navigating device to ensure that the two devices are se...

Page 13: ...vehicle operation if it is not firmly fixed to the cradle If you need to remove the cradle from the windshield to alter the installation location be careful not to damage the windshield s film coat 6...

Page 14: ...le BATTERY ACC GND RCAM AUX OUTPUT LIN CABLE UNUSED Rearcamera Yellow Red Black 1 8 1 4 Connect the product to THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK on your smartphone and adjust the camera angle so that the hood o...

Page 15: ...ere with camera operation The adhesive part of the rear camera should not touch the defrost grid 2 2 2 Securing the rear camera Refer to the following instructions to secure the product to the install...

Page 16: ...camera cable to the front camera main unit 1 Connect one end of the rear camera cable to the front camera s V IN port 2 THINKWARE Connect the other end of the rear camera cable to the rear camera s co...

Page 17: ...name is composed of the recording start date and time and the recording option REC_2020_07_01_10_25_30_F MP4 REC_2020_07_01_10_25_30_R MP4 REC_2019_07_01_10_25_30_GS MP4 Recording conditions F Front...

Page 18: ...be recorded for 1 minute from 10 seconds before to 50 seconds after pressing the button and stored in the manual_rec folder flickers quickly 3 5 Using parking mode When the product is connected to th...

Page 19: ...otion_timelapse_rec folder Since the video file recorded with this option is small you can record a long video light on Impact detected When an impact is detected while parking a video is recorded for...

Page 20: ...system a lane departure warning system LDWS a forward collision warning system FCWS a low speed Forward collision warning system low speed FCWS and a front vehicle departure warning FVDW Safety featu...

Page 21: ...Google Play Store or Apple App Store and download and install THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK 2 Run THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK 3 Tap Dash cam connection is required at the bottom of the screen and follow the on...

Page 22: ...hose listed in the system requirements 5 2 Learning about the PC viewer 5 2 1 Installing the PC viewer You can download the latest PC viewer software from the THINKWARE website https www thinkware com...

Page 23: ...utton to return to the previous screen Switch between the front and rear videos Minimize expand or close the software Displays the rear camera video file name Displays the recorded rear camera video D...

Page 24: ...will be automatically added to the playlist in the bottom right corner of the PC viewer screen The playlist section layout is as follows Select a folder Displays a list of videos in the selected folde...

Page 25: ...current scene Displays the recorded rear camera video Displays the map screen Open a file or save a video with a different name Displays the playlist Displays the GPS information at the time of recor...

Page 26: ...rovided 3 Open the PC viewer 4 Click and locate the memory card The video files in the memory card will be automatically added to the playlist in the bottom right corner of the PC viewer screen The pl...

Page 27: ...rwriting 6 2 Setting the Camera From the mobile viewer tap Dash Cam settings Camera Settings to adjust the camera settings Options Description Brightness front Select from Dark Mid Bright for the brig...

Page 28: ...bout parking mode refer to 3 5 Using parking mode on page 18 The battery cutoff voltage can be set only when the Battery Protection setting is set to Enabled If the off voltage value is too low the pr...

Page 29: ...r camera LED Time Zone Select the desired time zone Daylight Saving Select from Enabled Disabled for the daylight saving Speed Unit Select from km h mph for the speed unit Speed Stamp Select from Enab...

Page 30: ...AL ID Safety Camera Ver GPS Info 7 2 Accessing and configuring the GPS A GPS module is used to include the location data in the recorded videos From the mobile viewer tap Dash Cam Info GPS Info to vie...

Page 31: ...Open the memory card on a PC and copy the firmware upgrade file to the root folder of the memory card 6 While the power is disconnected from the product insert the memory card into the memory card sl...

Page 32: ...facing toward the lens of the product Turn off the power remove the memory card and then check to ensure that the contacts in the memory card slot are not damaged Ensure that the memory card is an au...

Page 33: ...ecording total 1 minute Parking Rec parking mode Motion Detection Time Lapse Energy Saving Camera sensor 2 1 Megapixel CMOS Angle of view Lens Approximately 140 diagonally Video FHD 1920 x 1080 30fps...

Page 34: ...fications 34 Item Specification Remarks LED indicator Wi Fi LED STATUS LED Security LED Alarm Built in speakers Voice guide buzzer sounds Operating temperature 14 140 10 60 Storage temperature 4 158 2...

Page 35: ...https www thinkware com Ver 1 0 Oct 2020...

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