Enabling Automatic Volume; Using The Audio Mixer; Adjusting The Screen Brightness; Dash Camera - Garmin DriveAssist 50 Owner's Manual

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Enabling Automatic Volume

Your device can increase or decrease the volume automatically
based on the level of background noise.
1
Select Volume >
.
2
Select Automatic Volume.

Using the Audio Mixer

You can use the audio mixer to set the volume levels for
different audio types, such as navigation prompts or phone calls.
The level for each audio type is a percentage of the master
volume.
1
Select Volume.
2
Select
> Audio Mixer.
3
Use the sliders to adjust the volume for each audio type.

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

1
Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
2
Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.

Dash Camera

Aligning the Camera

Do not attempt to align the camera while driving.
You should align the dash camera each time you mount or
reposition the device. The advanced driver assistance features
may not perform properly if the camera is not aligned.
1
Select Settings > Camera >
2
Tilt the device and turn the camera left or right to align the
camera.
The crosshairs should point straight ahead, and the horizon
line should be centered between the top and bottom of the
screen.

Dash Camera Recording

Legal Restrictions
In some jurisdictions it could be considered an invasion of
privacy rights to take or publicly display photographs or videos
of people or their vehicles using this product. It is your
responsibility to know and comply with applicable laws and
rights to privacy in your jurisdiction.
Before you can record video, you must install a camera memory
card
(Installing the Dash Camera Memory Card, page
By default, the device immediately starts recording video when it
turns on. It continues recording, overwriting the oldest, non-
saved video until it turns off. While recording, the LED is solid
red.

Saving a Video Recording

By default, the device uses a sensor to detect possible
accidental collisions and saves video footage before, during,
and after the detected event.
You can also manually save video at any time.
1
While recording, select Apps > Dash Cam >
The device saves a photo and the video footage before,
during, and after you select
2
Select
again to extend the saved recording time (optional).
A message indicates the amount of video footage to be
saved.
The memory card has limited storage. After you save a video
recording, you should transfer the recording to your computer or
Dash Camera
WARNING
> Alignment.
NOTICE
.
.
other external storage location for permanent storage
and Photos on Your Computer, page

Taking a Photo

You can take still photographs with this device. By default, the
device stores time and location information with the photo.
Select Apps > Dash Cam >
The device takes a photo and saves it to the memory card.

Stopping or Starting Dash Camera Recording

1
Select Apps > Dash Cam.
2
Select an option:
• To stop recording, select
TIP: By default, recording starts automatically the next
time you turn on the device. You can disable this option in
the camera settings
• To start recording, select

Turning Audio Recording On or Off

The device can record audio using the integrated microphone
while recording video. You can turn audio recording on or off at
any time.
Select Settings > Camera > Record Audio.

Viewing Videos and Photos

NOTE: The device stops recording video while you view videos
or photos.
1
Select Apps > Gallery > Yes.
2
Select a video or photo.
The device displays the video or photo. Videos start playing
automatically. If the video or photo includes location
information, a map shows the location.

Videos and Photos on Your Computer

The Garmin Dash Cam Player application allows you to view,
save, and edit recorded videos on your computer. You can also
view and overlay time, date, location, and speed information
recorded with the video. Go to
for more information.

Deleting a Video or Photo

1
Select Apps > Gallery > Yes.
2
Select a video or photo.
3
Select
> Yes.

Driver Awareness Features and Alerts

2).
The driver alerts and speed limit features are for information
only and do not replace your responsibility to abide by all posted
speed limit signs and to use safe driving judgment at all times.
Garmin is not responsible for any traffic fines or citations you
receive for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs.
Your device provides features that can help encourage safer
driving and increase efficiency, even when you are driving in a
familiar area. The device plays an audible tone or message and
displays information for each alert. You can enable or disable
the audible tone or message for each type of alert. Not all alerts
are available in all areas.
School zone or nearby school: The device plays a tone and
displays the distance to and speed limit (if available) for an
upcoming school or school zone.
Speed limit reduction: The device plays a tone and displays
the upcoming reduced speed limit so you can be prepared to
reduce your speed.
3).
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.
(Camera Settings, page
18).
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www.garmin.com/dashcamplayer
NOTICE
(Videos
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