Table of Contents
Advertisement
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2
Summary of Contents for Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2
- Page 1 GARMIN DASH CAM MINI 2 ™ Owner’s Manual...
- Page 2 © 2021 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin.com...
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Status LEDs........... 12 Cleaning the Camera Lens....13 Updating Your Device Using the Garmin Getting Started.........1 Drive App..........13 Installing a Memory Card....... 1 Product Updates........13 Device Overview........2 Specifications........13 Installing the Device on Your Memory Card Specifications.... -
Page 5: Getting Started
Getting Started WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Installing a Memory Card To record video, you must install a compatible memory card (Memory Card Specifications, page 13). -
Page 6: Device Overview
Device Overview Press to enable or disable audio recording. Hold to format the memory card (Formatting the Memory Card, page Press to save a picture and a video clip. Hold to enter pairing mode (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page Getting Started... -
Page 7: Installing The Device On Your Windshield
Installing the Device on Your Windshield NOTICE The adhesive mount is intended for a long-term installation and can be difficult to remove. You should carefully consider the mounting location before you install the mount. Before you can install the adhesive mount onto your windshield, the ambient temperature must be from 21° to 38°C (from 70°... -
Page 8: Connecting The Device To Vehicle Power
To hide the 4 m (13 ft.) cable, route 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 a power outlet in your vehicle. -
Page 9: Formatting The Memory Card
Vault. 1 From the app store on your smartphone, install the Garmin Drive app. 2 Turn on your Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 camera, and place the device and your smartphone within 3 m (10 ft.) of each other. -
Page 10: Multi-Factor Authentication
From the device settings menu, select Voice Commands, and select an option. Changing the Wake Word By default, your dash camera's voice control activates when you say OK, Garmin. You can change the wake word from the Garmin Drive app on your smartphone. -
Page 11: Dash Cam Recording
When the camera is set to a supported region, you can enable or disable this feature in the camera settings (Camera Settings in the Garmin Drive App, page 11). You can save a video recording to prevent it from being overwritten or deleted... -
Page 12: Viewing Videos And Photos On Your Smartphone
Viewing Videos and Photos on Your Smartphone Before you can view videos and photos on your smartphone, you must pair your Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 device with the Garmin Drive app (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page NOTE: The device stops recording and alerts are disabled while viewing videos or photos. -
Page 13: Connecting The Camera To Your Computer
Vault automatically while it is connected to a Wi‑Fi network. You can store videos in the Vault for up to 24 hours with your Garmin Drive account. You can purchase an optional Vault subscription from the Garmin Drive app on your smartphone to extend your storage time. -
Page 14: Upgrading Your Vault Subscription
Creating Picture-in-Picture Multi-Camera Videos Before you can use this feature, you must pair at least two cameras with the Garmin Drive app and record footage using both cameras. The Garmin Drive app allows you to create composite, picture-in-picture videos from footage recorded at the same time on two cameras. -
Page 15: Camera Settings In The Garmin Drive App
Check for Updates: Checks the device for software updates. Format SD Card: Formats the memory card and deletes all videos, photos, and data on the card. Restore Defaults: Restores the device to factory default settings and unpairs the device from the Garmin Drive app. -
Page 16: Device Information
Device Information Status LEDs The microphone LED and the status LED show the device status. Microphone LED Activity Status The device is recording audio. The device is not recording audio. Flashing green, alternating with status LED An update is being installed. Flashing yellow, alternating with status LED There is a problem with the memory card. -
Page 17: Cleaning The Camera Lens
2 Allow the lens to air dry. Updating Your Device Using the Garmin Drive App The Garmin Drive app notifies you when a software update is available for your device. 1 In the Garmin Drive app, select Install Now. The software update is sent to your device. You are notified when the transfer is complete. -
Page 18: Appendix
The camera automatically records video each time it detects an incident, and sends a notification to your smartphone when the camera is connected to a Wi‑Fi network. You can manage Parking Guard settings from the Garmin Drive app on your smartphone. - Page 19 7 Press the reclosable fastener on the device against the reclosable fastener on the mounting surface to secure the device to the mounting location. 8 Connect the USB power cable from your Garmin Dash Cam device to a USB port on the Constant Power Cable device.
-
Page 20: Parking Mode Cable
The parking mode cable accessory connects the camera to constant power and allows the camera to record video while the vehicle is parked and turned off. For more information, or to purchase a parking mode cable, go to garmin.com. Appendix... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
My camera feels warm while it is operating Garmin dash cameras are designed for the automotive environment. It is normal and expected for the products to become warm or hot and remain safe for use in warm climates with full sun exposure. The temperature of the device itself can exceed the specified maximum operating ambient temperature for the device and remain safe for use. -
Page 22: My Memory Card Has Degraded And Needs To Be Replaced
My memory card has degraded and needs to be replaced All microSD memory cards wear out after they are overwritten a large number of times. Periodically formatting ® the card can extend the useful life and improve performance. Because the dash camera records continuously, you may need to replace the memory card periodically (Installing a Memory Card, page 1). -
Page 23: Index
18 computer, connecting 9 dash cam 18 memory card 1 recording audio 7 recording video 7 device overview 2 event detection 7 Garmin Express 13 updating software 13 installation 15 LED 12, 16 memory card 1, 5, 13, 18 installing 1 microSD card 1, 13, 18 mobile app 5 mounting, windshield 3 multi-factor authentication 6 multiple cameras 10... - Page 24 June 2021 GUID-8EFC497C-4031-46EE-AC26-B0AE4B3CE8BD v1...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Dash Cam Mini 2 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers