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Operation
Volume:
Allows you to raise and lower the volume of notifications and button beeps from your camera.
WDR:
Enabling Wide Dynamic Range allows your camera to accurately capture footage in very bright
conditions. Enabling this feature is recommended for most recording conditions.
GPS Format:
Choose between Decimals and Degrees as the GPS format that is stamped in the watermark.
Frequency:
Choose between 50Hz and 60Hz as your operating frequency if you are experiencing flickering in your
video.
Format Reminder:
Choose the recurrence at which you are reminded to format the Micro SD card. Formatting the SD card
frequently ensures your videos are protected and the SD card is saving content properly.
Delete Videos Reminder:
Set this to be periodically reminded to free up locked video content so that the camera does not run out
of "Emergency Recordings" and "Favorites" space.
Restore Defaults:
Resets the device to factory settings. Note that restoring defaults will NOT erase data on your memory
card.
Format SD Card:
Allows you to format the inserted SD Card. NOTE: This action will permanently delete all data on the card.
It is recommended to format any new card and periodically format existing cards.
About
You can use this setting to view your cameras electronic serial number, manufacturer part number, and
Firmware version.
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Firmware Updates
Ensure the camera is connected to a constant power source during the update process. Failure to do so
could result in your unit becoming non-functional. Your vehicles cigarette lighter socket or a household
outlet work best.
Using the Drive Smarter App
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Power up your camera by connecting to constant power source such as your vehicles CLA
adapter or a household outlet.
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When you Connect your camera, the app will check if a newer firmware update is available on the
server.
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Press 'Download' on the notification to download the latest Firmware.
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Follow the instructions on the Drive Smarter App. If successful, the camera's LED's will begin
blinking while the firmware is being installed.
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To confirm that the Firmware update was successful, you can check the 'About' screen in your
camera's settings menu
Using a Mac or PC
For optimal performance, check www.drivesmarter.com periodically for software updates.
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Connect the dash cam to your computer using the included USB to Micro-USB cable.
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The camera will be listed in Windows Explorer/Finder.
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Download the update file from www.drivesmarter.com and save it to your computer. It will end
with ".bin" as the file extension. Note: You do not need to double click or open this file on the
computer.
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Copy/paste the .bin file you downloaded into the root directory into the root directory of the
Camera's SD Card.
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Wait for the file to transfer and then safely disconnect the Dash Cam from the computer. The Dash
Cam will turn off.
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Plug the Micro USB cord into a reliable power source such as your home's outlet or your vehicle's
CLA adapter. The Dash Cam will turn on and automatically boot into the Firmware Update Menu.
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Follow the directions on the camera display to update firmware if the unit has one. Units without
displays will update automatically.
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You can check if your camera is up to date by checking the firmware in your camera's 'About'
setting submenu in the camera or via the app.
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