Important Safety and Product Information
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... internal antenna to send and receive low levels of map data. GARMIN DOES NOT EXCLUDE, LIMIT OR SUSPEND OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE UNDER THE LAWS OF YOUR STATE (OR COUNTRY OR PROVINCE). You are designed to a major failure. Phone: 1800 235 822. This product is a mobile transmitter and receiver that the parts and products needed to repair or replace your device. Vehicle Installation...
... internal antenna to send and receive low levels of map data. GARMIN DOES NOT EXCLUDE, LIMIT OR SUSPEND OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE UNDER THE LAWS OF YOUR STATE (OR COUNTRY OR PROVINCE). You are designed to a major failure. Phone: 1800 235 822. This product is a mobile transmitter and receiver that the parts and products needed to repair or replace your device. Vehicle Installation...
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... changes or improvements. Garmin Dash Cam™, Garmin Drive™, and Garmin Express™ are trademarks of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Under the copyright laws, this product. microSD® and the microSD logo are owned by Garmin is a registered mark of Garmin. © 2021 Garmin Ltd. Go to www.garmin.com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of this manual...
... changes or improvements. Garmin Dash Cam™, Garmin Drive™, and Garmin Express™ are trademarks of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Under the copyright laws, this product. microSD® and the microSD logo are owned by Garmin is a registered mark of Garmin. © 2021 Garmin Ltd. Go to www.garmin.com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of this manual...
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...of Contents Getting Started 1 Installing a Memory Card 1 Device Overview 2 Installing the Device on Your Windshield 3 Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power 4 Formatting the Memory Card 5 Pairing with Your Smartphone.......... 5 Connecting Your Camera to a Wi‑Fi® Network 5 Multi-Factor Authentication 6 Voice Control 6 Controlling the Camera Using Voice Commands 6 Turning Voice Control On or Off 6 Changing the Wake Word 6 Voice Control Tips 6 Dash Cam Recording 7 Turning Audio Recording On or Off....... 7 Event Detection 7 Saving Videos and Photos 7 Viewing Videos and...
...of Contents Getting Started 1 Installing a Memory Card 1 Device Overview 2 Installing the Device on Your Windshield 3 Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power 4 Formatting the Memory Card 5 Pairing with Your Smartphone.......... 5 Connecting Your Camera to a Wi‑Fi® Network 5 Multi-Factor Authentication 6 Voice Control 6 Controlling the Camera Using Voice Commands 6 Turning Voice Control On or Off 6 Changing the Wake Word 6 Voice Control Tips 6 Dash Cam Recording 7 Turning Audio Recording On or Off....... 7 Event Detection 7 Saving Videos and Photos 7 Viewing Videos and...
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... Information guide in until it clicks. The card ejects from the camera. 2 Wait for product warnings and other important information. A memory card is turned on can result in a loss of data or damage to the camera. 1 Disconnect the power cable from the slot. Getting Started 1 Installing a Memory Card To record video, you must install a compatible memory card (Memory Card Specifications, page 13). Removing the Memory Card NOTICE Removing the memory card while the camera is included with some device models. 1 Insert the memory card...
... Information guide in until it clicks. The card ejects from the camera. 2 Wait for product warnings and other important information. A memory card is turned on can result in a loss of data or damage to the camera. 1 Disconnect the power cable from the slot. Getting Started 1 Installing a Memory Card To record video, you must install a compatible memory card (Memory Card Specifications, page 13). Removing the Memory Card NOTICE Removing the memory card while the camera is included with some device models. 1 Insert the memory card...
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Installing the Device on Your Windshield NOTICE The adhesive mount is intended for 30 seconds. Getting Started 3 TIP: The adhesive is properly positioned and aligned. 4 Press the mount firmly onto the windshield, and maintain pressure for a long-term installation and can install the adhesive mount onto your windshield, the ambient temperature must be free of dust, wax, oils, or coatings. 2 Remove the...
Installing the Device on Your Windshield NOTICE The adhesive mount is intended for 30 seconds. Getting Started 3 TIP: The adhesive is properly positioned and aligned. 4 Press the mount firmly onto the windshield, and maintain pressure for a long-term installation and can install the adhesive mount onto your windshield, the ambient temperature must be free of dust, wax, oils, or coatings. 2 Remove the...
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... your vehicle power outlet. You can use either of the included cables to provide power to be routed out of sight. To manually turn off the vehicle. The longer, lightweight power cable is connected to an ignition-switched power outlet, it behind the vehicle trim along the windshield, doorframe, or dash. 3 Plug the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 power cable into the included power adapter. 4 Plug the power adapter into the USB port on the device. 2 Route the power cable...
... your vehicle power outlet. You can use either of the included cables to provide power to be routed out of sight. To manually turn off the vehicle. The longer, lightweight power cable is connected to an ignition-switched power outlet, it behind the vehicle trim along the windshield, doorframe, or dash. 3 Plug the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 power cable into the included power adapter. 4 Plug the power adapter into the USB port on the device. 2 Route the power cable...
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... audio data to set up a multiple-camera network, change camera settings, and view, edit, and save photos and videos. This could be set up to allow connected devices to help extend the useful life of the network. The camera saves the network information and connects automatically the next time the camera is the first Garmin® device you are turned on and within range. The camera connects to an unsecured network. Formatting the Memory Card The device requires a memory card formatted using the FAT32 file...
... audio data to set up a multiple-camera network, change camera settings, and view, edit, and save photos and videos. This could be set up to allow connected devices to help extend the useful life of the network. The camera saves the network information and connects automatically the next time the camera is the first Garmin® device you are turned on and within range. The camera connects to an unsecured network. Formatting the Memory Card The device requires a memory card formatted using the FAT32 file...
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... audio, say OK, Garmin. • Listen for all languages. You can use this feature while the interface is not available for a tone to confirm that the camera successfully recognized a command. 6 Voice Control Turning Voice Control On or Off You can change the wake word from the Garmin Drive app on your smartphone. Changing the Wake Word By default, your dash camera's voice control activates when you log in your Garmin account to use...
... audio, say OK, Garmin. • Listen for all languages. You can use this feature while the interface is not available for a tone to confirm that the camera successfully recognized a command. 6 Voice Control Turning Voice Control On or Off You can change the wake word from the Garmin Drive app on your smartphone. Changing the Wake Word By default, your dash camera's voice control activates when you log in your Garmin account to use...
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... the camera is turned off at any time. Press . The memory card has limited storage. Event Detection By default, the device uses a sensor to save a video recording, you are connected to your smartphone (Editing and Exporting a Video, page 8), or transfer the recording to a Wi-Fi network. The video footage is your jurisdiction. By default, the device immediately starts recording video when it from being overwritten or deleted (Viewing...
... the camera is turned off at any time. Press . The memory card has limited storage. Event Detection By default, the device uses a sensor to save a video recording, you are connected to your smartphone (Editing and Exporting a Video, page 8), or transfer the recording to a Wi-Fi network. The video footage is your jurisdiction. By default, the device immediately starts recording video when it from being overwritten or deleted (Viewing...
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... view a photo or video you must pair your Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 device with the Garmin Drive app (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page 5). The live camera feed using the Live View monitoring feature in the foreground while exporting a video. Editing and Exporting a Video You can view the Live View camera feed, you are disabled while viewing videos or photos. 1 From the Garmin Drive app on your smartphone, select Live View. Viewing the Live View Camera...
... view a photo or video you must pair your Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 device with the Garmin Drive app (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page 5). The live camera feed using the Live View monitoring feature in the foreground while exporting a video. Editing and Exporting a Video You can view the Live View camera feed, you are disabled while viewing videos or photos. 1 From the Garmin Drive app on your smartphone, select Live View. Viewing the Live View Camera...
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... saved videos to the Vault automatically while it cannot be connected to a Wi‑Fi network to use this feature. Connecting the Camera to Your Computer You can upload, manage, and share dash camera footage on a secure, online storage drive using the shorter 1.5 m (5 ft.) micro-USB data cable included with your computer. Vault Storage You can connect the camera to your computer to install software updates or transfer videos and photos to your Garmin...
... saved videos to the Vault automatically while it cannot be connected to a Wi‑Fi network to use this feature. Connecting the Camera to Your Computer You can upload, manage, and share dash camera footage on a secure, online storage drive using the shorter 1.5 m (5 ft.) micro-USB data cable included with your computer. Vault Storage You can connect the camera to your computer to install software updates or transfer videos and photos to your Garmin...
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Upgrading Your Vault Subscription You can pair multiple dash cameras with the Garmin Drive app. Settings The settings for the picture-in -picture videos from footage recorded at the same time on the video thumbnail. NOTE: You must keep the app in -Picture Multi-Camera Videos Before you can use for your smartphone, select > Vault Access > Need More Time?. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. If a GPS-connected camera is...
Upgrading Your Vault Subscription You can pair multiple dash cameras with the Garmin Drive app. Settings The settings for the picture-in -picture videos from footage recorded at the same time on the video thumbnail. NOTE: You must keep the app in -Picture Multi-Camera Videos Before you can use for your smartphone, select > Vault Access > Need More Time?. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. If a GPS-connected camera is...
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... Storage: Provides options for software updates. Exposure Value: Adjusts the level of your camera to enter a custom camera name. Voice Commands: Enables voice commands and sets the voice command language. When the Delete When Full option is selected, the device deletes the oldest unsaved video when the memory card storage is useful to factory default settings and unpairs the device from the Garmin Drive app. Data Overlay: Adjusts the type of the camera. Parking Guard: Enables parking guard and adjusts the parking guard recording settings. Units and Time: Adjusts settings...
... Storage: Provides options for software updates. Exposure Value: Adjusts the level of your camera to enter a custom camera name. Voice Commands: Enables voice commands and sets the voice command language. When the Delete When Full option is selected, the device deletes the oldest unsaved video when the memory card storage is useful to factory default settings and unpairs the device from the Garmin Drive app. Data Overlay: Adjusts the type of the camera. Parking Guard: Enables parking guard and adjusts the parking guard recording settings. Units and Time: Adjusts settings...
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... The device is being formatted. There is in mass storage mode. Status LED Activity Green Flashing green Flashing green, alternating with microphone LED Red Flashing red Flashing red, slowly Alternating red and yellow Flashing yellow, alternating with the memory card. An update is connected to power. 12 Device Information A photo or video is not connected to a computer in Parking Guard mode. The device is being installed. Status...
... The device is being formatted. There is in mass storage mode. Status LED Activity Green Flashing green Flashing green, alternating with microphone LED Red Flashing red Flashing red, slowly Alternating red and yellow Flashing yellow, alternating with the memory card. An update is connected to power. 12 Device Information A photo or video is not connected to a computer in Parking Guard mode. The device is being installed. Status...
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... the transfer is sent to your computer using a USB cable. 2 Go to air dry. Product Updates On your device. 1 In the Garmin Drive app, select Install Now. Type microSDHC or microSDXC Capacity 8 GB or greater Speed class Class 10 or higher File system FAT32 Device Information 13 The device installs the software update. Specifications Operating temperature range From -20° to 60°C (from power until the device turns off. 3 Connect the device to your device...
... the transfer is sent to your computer using a USB cable. 2 Go to air dry. Product Updates On your device. 1 In the Garmin Drive app, select Install Now. Type microSDHC or microSDXC Capacity 8 GB or greater Speed class Class 10 or higher File system FAT32 Device Information 13 The device installs the software update. Specifications Operating temperature range From -20° to 60°C (from power until the device turns off. 3 Connect the device to your device...
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... vehicle. Getting Started WARNING When installing the device in injury or death. Constant Power Cable The Constant Power Cable is not available in your particular make and model of time after connecting the device, disconnect the device immediately and contact Garmin product support. The device can record videos while parked, you turn off your vehicle, the camera automatically enters parked recording mode. Interference with the vehicle operating controls, such as the foot pedals, or the driver...
... vehicle. Getting Started WARNING When installing the device in injury or death. Constant Power Cable The Constant Power Cable is not available in your particular make and model of time after connecting the device, disconnect the device immediately and contact Garmin product support. The device can record videos while parked, you turn off your vehicle, the camera automatically enters parked recording mode. Interference with the vehicle operating controls, such as the foot pedals, or the driver...
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... the Constant Power Cable device. Appendix 15 Installing the Device 1 Set the time switch (Time Switch, page 16). 2 Connect the device to the OBD II port in your Garmin Dash Cam device to the mounting location. 8 Connect the USB power cable from a second reclosable fastener, and press it firmly onto the vehicle mounting surface for 10 seconds. 4 Clean the vehicle mounting surface using water or alcohol, and a lint-free cloth. 5 Allow the surface to dry completely. 6 Remove the protective...
... the Constant Power Cable device. Appendix 15 Installing the Device 1 Set the time switch (Time Switch, page 16). 2 Connect the device to the OBD II port in your Garmin Dash Cam device to the mounting location. 8 Connect the USB power cable from a second reclosable fastener, and press it firmly onto the vehicle mounting surface for 10 seconds. 4 Clean the vehicle mounting surface using water or alcohol, and a lint-free cloth. 5 Allow the surface to dry completely. 6 Remove the protective...
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... vehicle. 10m 24h 10 minutes 24 hours Always on If you want the device to operate continuously while the vehicle is no longer supplying power to supply power after you should select the 24h or option. Off The device is receiving less than 12 V of time the device continues to the connected devices. For more information, or to purchase a parking mode cable, go to protect the vehicle battery...
... vehicle. 10m 24h 10 minutes 24 hours Always on If you want the device to operate continuously while the vehicle is no longer supplying power to supply power after you should select the 24h or option. Off The device is receiving less than 12 V of time the device continues to the connected devices. For more information, or to purchase a parking mode cable, go to protect the vehicle battery...
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.... 1 Route the parking mode cable accessory to become warm or hot and remain safe for the automotive environment. It is operating Garmin dash cameras are designed for use . Incorrectly wiring the power cable can result in damage to the vehicle or the battery and can exceed the specified maximum operating ambient temperature for the device and remain safe for the products to a location in the product manual. Troubleshooting 17 Troubleshooting My camera...
.... 1 Route the parking mode cable accessory to become warm or hot and remain safe for the automotive environment. It is operating Garmin dash cameras are designed for use . Incorrectly wiring the power cable can result in damage to the vehicle or the battery and can exceed the specified maximum operating ambient temperature for the device and remain safe for the products to a location in the product manual. Troubleshooting 17 Troubleshooting My camera...
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... connected to an ignition-switched vehicle power outlet, you are overwritten a large number of the camera is not in use a high-quality memory card with a speed rating of the memory card. • Format the memory card at least one time every six months (Formatting the Memory Card, page 5). • If the device displays a memory card error alert, first try formatting the memory card (Formatting the Memory Card, page 5) and then, if necessary, replace the memory card (Installing a Memory Card, page 1). • Turn off the device when your vehicle is time...
... connected to an ignition-switched vehicle power outlet, you are overwritten a large number of the camera is not in use a high-quality memory card with a speed rating of the memory card. • Format the memory card at least one time every six months (Formatting the Memory Card, page 5). • If the device displays a memory card error alert, first try formatting the memory card (Formatting the Memory Card, page 5) and then, if necessary, replace the memory card (Installing a Memory Card, page 1). • Turn off the device when your vehicle is time...