Let Garmin get you started with your Garmin Dash Cam™ Live
Your Garmin Dash Cam™ Live will come with a low-profile magnetic mount, long power cable,
shorter power/data cable, dual USB power adapter and a pre-installed 16 GB microSD™ card
An extra adhesive magnetic disc is also included
Let’s begin by going over the Garmin Dash Cam™ Live hardware
There are 4 buttons on the right side of the dash cam
The power and back button is located at the top
Press this button to turn on the dash cam
You can also use this button to return to the previous screen
Hold this button for 3 seconds to turn off the dash cam
Press the up and down buttons to scroll through menus or pages
Press the bottom button to select an option in a menu
This button can also be used to save photos and videos when
on the main screen, also known as the viewfinder
The dash cam saves video footage recorded 15 seconds
before and 15 seconds after you save a video
On the left side of the device is the microUSB port, which is used for connecting
to a power outlet in the vehicle with the included dual USB power adapter and cable
This port is also used for connecting to a computer or AC adapter
The microSD™ card slot is located on the bottom of the device
A 16 GB memory card will come pre-installed
You can use a compatible Class 10 memory card with a storage capacity up to 512 GB
The low-profile magnetic mount can be rotated to provide an optimal viewing angle while mounted
Now that we have covered the hardware basics,
let’s go over mounting and powering the Garmin Dash Cam™ Live
Before you install the Garmin Dash Cam™ Live, you should find the appropriate mounting location
The adhesive mount is intended for a long-term installation and can be difficult to remove
Carefully consider the mounting location before you install the mount
For best results, the ambient temperature should be from 70 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit,
while installing the camera on your windshield
The adhesive may not bond correctly if the temperature is outside this range
If you need to install the camera at lower temperatures, you must clear any moisture
from the windshield and warm the windshield using the vehicle defroster before installing the camera
Next, clean the inside of the windshield using water or alcohol and a lint free cloth
The windshield must be free of dust, wax, oils or coatings
Remove the protective film from the mount adhesive
The adhesive is extremely sticky
Avoid touching the adhesive to the windshield until the mount is properly positioned
Press the mount with the attached camera
firmly onto the windshield and maintain pressure for 30 seconds
This helps to ensure the mount adhesive has proper contact with the windshield
Next, plug the power cable into the microUSB port on the camera
You can use either of the included cables to provide power to the camera
The longer, lightweight 13’ cable connects with
the cable pointing up and is designed to be routed upward and out of sight
To hide the 13’ cable, route it behind the vehicle trim along the windshield doorframe or dash
The shorter 5’ cable connects with the cable pointing down for a direct route to a power source
You should power the camera using the included dual USB power adapter and cable
Avoid using a vehicle USB port or a splitter
A vehicle USB port or splitter may not provide enough power for reliable camera operation
Plug the Garmin Dash Cam™ Live power cable into the included dual USB power adapter
Then, plug the dual USB power adapter into the power outlet in your vehicle
We are now ready to begin the initial setup of the Garmin Dash Cam™ Live
If necessary, turn on the vehicle to provide power to the dash cam
Use the buttons to select your locale
Then, select a language
Read and agree to the warning
Next, select the camera location of your dash cam on the windshield: left, center or right
Then, select the height of your vehicle
If you would like the dash cam to record audio, select “On”, otherwise, select “Off”
Lastly, you will need to install the Garmin Drive™ app to use LTE features
and to upload videos to the secure online Vault
Check out our pairing videos linked in the top right of this video for instructions
Use your compatible smartphone to scan the QR code
on your Garmin Dash Cam™ Live or the one right here in this video
And that’s it!
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