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Garmin Dash Cam 10/20
Owner’s Manual
January 2014
190-01711-00_0B
Printed in Taiwan
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Turning On the Device Manually
Getting Started
Before you turn on the device using battery power, you should
fully charge the battery (Connecting the Device to Vehicle
Power).
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
NOTE: When the device is connected to an ignition-switched
power outlet, it turns on automatically when you turn on the
vehicle.
Installing a Memory Card
The device supports microSD™ and microSDHC memory cards.
Select
.
The device turns on.
Insert a memory card into the slot on the device.
Press it in until it clicks.
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Turning Off the Device Manually
NOTE: When the device is connected to an ignition-switched
power outlet, it turns off automatically when you turn off the
vehicle.
Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power
Before you can use or turn on the device, you must install a
memory card.
Select
.
You can power and charge the device using vehicle power.
The device turns off.
TIP: You should fully charge the device before you use the
device on battery power.
Video Recording
With the vehicle off, plug the power cable into a power outlet
in your vehicle.
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The device immediately begins recording video when it turns
on, and it continues recording, overwriting the oldest, non-
protected videos until it turns off. While recording, the LED
below the screen is solid red.
Plug the other end of the power cable into the USB port on
the device.
Press the device onto the suction cup
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NOTE: The device records continuously until it turns off.
Protecting a Video Recording
By default, the device uses a sensor to automatically detect
accidental collisions and protect the three video files during,
before, and after the detection. At 1080p, the video files are
approximately four minutes long.
NOTE: You must calibrate the event detection sensor from the
settings menu after you install the device in your car (Calibrating
You can also manually protect video files at any time.
While recording, select
.
Press the suction cup to the windshield, and flip the lever
back toward the windshield.
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The device protects the current, previous, and next video
files.
Taking a Picture
You can take still photographs with this device.
While recording, select
.
The device takes a photo and saves it to the memory card.
Viewing Videos and Photos
NOTE: The device stops recording video while you view videos
or photos.
Select
.
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Select an option:
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Select Video to view videos.
Select Snapshot to view photos.
Select a video or photo to view.
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Select
.
NOTE: The device should be installed on the windshield as
shown. Installing the device in a sideways or upside-down
orientation results in sideways or upside-down video
recordings.
Videos and Photos on Your Computer
You can connect the device to your computer to view, transfer,
or delete videos and photos stored on the device memory card
Turn on the vehicle.
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When the device is connected to an ignition-switched power
outlet, it turns on automatically when you turn on the vehicle.
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Videos are stored in the GARMIN\Video folder on the device.
Photos are stored in the GARMIN\SnapShot folder on the
device.
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Button Sound: Provides audible feedback when you select
Deleting Videos or Photos
keys on the device.
Select > File Delete.
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Units: Sets the unit of measure used for distances.
Date Format: Sets the format for the date stamp.
Time Format: Sets the format for the time stamp.
Select an option:
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Select Video to view videos.
Select Snapshot to view photos.
Select a video or photo to delete.
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Text Language: Sets all on-screen text to the selected
Select Delete.
language.
GPS Status: Displays GPS satellite information.
Safety Cameras
File Flicker Suppression: Sets the refresh rate for recorded
video to 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
NOTICE
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Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the
consequences of using a custom point of interest or a safety
camera database.
Format Memory Card: Formats the memory card and deletes
all files on the memory card.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all regions or product
models.
Restore Default Settings: Restores all settings to the factory
default values.
Information about safety camera locations and speed limits is
available in some areas for some product models. Go to
www.garmin.com/safetycameras to check availability and
compatibility, or to purchase a subscription or one-time update.
You can purchase a new region or extend an existing
subscription at any time.
About: Displays device information, including the unit ID and
software version.
Calibrating the Event Detection Sensor
After you install the device, you must calibrate the event
detection sensor.
You can update safety cameras for an existing safety camera
update your device frequently to receive the most up-to-date
safety camera information.
Select > Event Detection > G Sensor Reset > OK.
Select Reset.
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NOTE: If the device does not detect events or incorrectly
detects events after you calibrate the sensor, you can adjust
the sensitivity of the sensor (Adjusting the Sensitivity of the
For some devices and regions, basic safety camera data may
be included with your device. Included data does not include
updates or a subscription.
Safety Camera Alerts
Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Event
Detection Sensor
Safety camera alerts are available only for product models with
GPS.
You can adjust the sensitivity of the event detection sensor if it
does not detect events or incorrectly detects events during
normal driving.
As you approach a safety camera, the device plays an audible
alert and displays a warning icon, your current speed, and the
speed limit, if available.
Select > Event Detection > G Sensor Sensitivity > OK.
Select the level of sensitivity, and select OK.
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Device Settings
Adjusting the Volume
NOTICE
Select > Volume > OK.
Select or to adjust the volume.
Select OK.
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Deleted or overwritten files cannot be restored.
Select
.
Recording Mode: Sets the resolution of video recordings.
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
Event Detection: Calibrates the event detection sensor
audible alert to sound when the device detects a possible
collision event.
Select > Screen Brightness > OK.
Select or to adjust the brightness.
Select OK.
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Protected Video Overwrite: Allows protected video recordings
to be overwritten by new recordings (Protecting a Video
Adjusting the Time Zone
The device automatically assigns time stamps to recorded
videos and pictures. You can adjust the time zone to provide
accurate time stamps for your area.
TIP: Overwritten video recordings cannot be restored. You
should enable this setting only if you do not want to save any
protected video recordings.
The time zone setting uses Coordinated Universal Time (UTC),
which is similar to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). For example,
Central European Time (CET) is UTC +1, and Pacific Standard
Time (PST) is UTC - 8. If your location observes daylight saving
time or summer time, you must consider the time of year when
setting the time zone.
Audio Record: Records audio from the built-in microphone.
Exposure).
TIP: To check the time zone setting for accuracy, you can
observe the time stamp on a video recorded after you change
the setting.
Screen Auto Off: Turns off the screen backlight after a period
of inactivity.
Select > Time Zone > OK.
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Safety Cameras
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Select
,
, and OK to adjust the time zone.
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Select to confirm.
Adjusting the Exposure
You can adjust the camera exposure to improve the video
quality in brighter or darker lighting conditions.
TIP: You may need to use a coin to remove the end piece.
Select > Exposure Value.
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Remove the end piece, the silver tip , and the fuse
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Select an option:
Install a 2 A fast-blow fuse.
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To increase the exposure for darker lighting conditions,
select
To decrease the exposure for brighter lighting conditions,
select
Select OK.
Place the silver tip in the end piece.
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Screw the end piece back into the vehicle power cable
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Resetting the Device
You can reset your device if it stops functioning.
Hold the power key for 10 seconds.
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Device Information
Specifications
Support and Updates
Specification
Temperature range
Screen
Value
Garmin Express provides easy access to these services for
Garmin devices. Some services may not be available for your
device.
-4° to 131°F (-20° to 55°C)
2.3 in. (5.8 cm) TFT LCD
3 MP, 0.33 in. CMOS
30 FPS
Camera sensor
Frame rate
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Product registration
Product manuals
Maximum video resolution 1080p (1920 × 1080)
Software updates
Video format
Memory card
AVI (H.264 compression)
Map updates
microSD (from 4 to 32 GB). Speed class 10
or greater is recommended.
Vehicles, voices, and other extras
Setting Up Garmin Express
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on the
device.
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Plug the larger end of the USB cable into an available USB
port on your computer.
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Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Connecting the Device to Your Computer
You can view videos and photos on your computer using the
USB cable included with your device.
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on the
device.
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Plug the larger end of the USB cable into a port on your
computer.
On the device, select OK.
A picture of your device connected to a computer appears on
the device screen.
Depending on your computer operating system, the device
appears as either a removable drive or a removable volume.
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power
Cable
NOTICE
When replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the small pieces
and make sure they are put back in the proper position. The
vehicle power cable does not work unless it is assembled
correctly.
If your device does not charge in your vehicle, you may need to
replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter.
Unscrew the end piece
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Device Information
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