Switching Cameras; Changing The Camera Orientation; Connecting A Dash Camera To The Powered Mount; Data Management - Garmin RV 890 Owner's Manual

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Select an option to resume normal device operation:
• If the camera is connected to a reverse lamp
(recommended), take the vehicle out of reverse.
The device automatically resumes normal operation.
• If the transmitter is connected to a steady power source,
select to manually hide the camera.

Switching Cameras

When multiple backup cameras are transmitting to your device,
you can switch between the views from the cameras.
1
Select > Tools > Cameras.
2
Select a camera from the bottom of the screen.
The video feed from the camera appears.

Changing the Camera Orientation

Depending on where the camera is placed on your vehicle, the
video on your device may appear upside down or mirrored by
default. You can rotate the video horizontally or flip the video
vertically to correct the video.
1 Select > Tools > Cameras >
2
Select an option:
• Select Mirror Video.
NOTE: This is useful for cameras placed on the front or
rear of your vehicle.
• Select Flip Video.
NOTE: This is useful for cameras placed on either side of
your vehicle.
Connecting a Dash Camera to the Powered
Mount
Before you connect a dash camera to the powered mount, you
should mount the dash camera device to your windshield.
You can use the RV 890 / Camper 890 device mount to power a
compatible Garmin dash camera. This can be useful if you need
to connect the RV 890 / Camper 890 device and the dash
camera to the same power source in your vehicle.
1
Mount the RV 890 / Camper 890 device in your vehicle, and
connect it to power (Mounting and Powering the Device in
Your Vehicle, page 1).
2
If necessary, remove the RV 890 / Camper 890 device from
the magnetic mount for a better view of the USB port.
3
Plug the dash camera's power cable into the USB port
the mount.

Data Management

The device has a memory card slot for additional data storage.
NOTE: The device is compatible with Windows 7 and newer,
and Mac OS 10.4 and newer. Mac computers may require
additional third-party software to read and write files on Android
devices.
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About Memory Cards

You can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier,
or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software
(www.garmin.com). Memory cards can be used to store files
such as maps and custom POIs.

Installing a Memory Card for Maps and Data

You can install a memory card to increase the storage space for
maps and other data on your device. You can purchase memory
cards from an electronics supplier, or go to
/maps to purchase a memory card with pre-loaded Garmin
mapping software. The device supports microSD memory cards
from 4 to 256 GB. Memory cards must use the FAT32 file
system format. Memory cards greater than 32 GB must be
formatted using the device
page 23).
1
Locate the map and data memory card slot on your device
(Device Overview, page
2
Insert a memory card into the slot.
3
Press it in until it clicks.

Formatting the Memory Card

The device requires a memory card formatted using the FAT32
file system. You can use the device to format your card using
this file system.
You must format a brand new memory card if it is not formatted
using the FAT32 file system.
NOTE: Formatting the memory card deletes all data on the card.
1
Select Settings > Device > Storage & USB.
2
Select your memory card.
3
Select > Settings > Format > ERASE & FORMAT.
4
Select Done.

Connecting the Device to Your Computer

You can connect the device to your computer using a USB
cable.
1
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on the
device.
2
Plug the larger end of the USB cable into a port on your
computer.
3
When your RV 890 / Camper 890 device prompts you to
enter file transfer mode, select Yes.
Depending on your computer operating system, the device
appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a
removable volume.

Transferring Data From Your Computer

1
Connect the device to your computer
to Your Computer, page
Depending on your computer operating system, the device
appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a
removable volume.
2
On your computer, open the file browser.
3 Select a file.
4
Select Edit > Copy.
5 Browse to a folder on the device.
NOTE: For a removable drive or volume, you should not
place files in the Garmin folder.
6
Select Edit > Paste.

Transferring GPX Files From Your Computer

Apple computers may require additional third-party software,
such as Android File Transfer, to read and write files on this
device.
If you have already created routes that you want to use on your
device, you can transfer GPX files directly from your computer.
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(Formatting the Memory Card,
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(Connecting the Device
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