Installing The Dash Camera Memory Card; Connecting The Device To Vehicle Power; Turning The Device On Or Off; Acquiring Gps Signals - Garmin DriveAssist 50 Owner's Manual

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Installing the Dash Camera Memory Card

Before the device can record video from the integrated dash
camera, you must install a camera memory card. The camera
requires a microSD
memory card from 4 to 64 GB with a speed
rating of class 10 or higher. You can use the included memory
card, or you can purchase a compatible memory card from an
electronics supplier.
1
Insert a memory card
NOTE: If you install the memory card into the incorrect slot,
the camera cannot record video.
2
Press it in until it clicks.

Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power

This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the
possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by
battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct
sunlight.
Before you use your device on battery power, you should charge
it.
1
Plug the vehicle power cable
device.
2
Press the mount
onto the suction cup
place.
3
Press the suction cup to the windshield, and flip the lever
back toward the windshield.
4
Fit the tab on the top of the mount into the slot on the back of
the device.
5
Press the bottom of the mount into the device until it clicks.
6
Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power
outlet in your vehicle.

Turning the Device On or Off

• To turn the device on, press the power key, or connect the
device to power.
• To put the device in power saving mode, press the power key
while the device is on.
While in power saving mode, the screen is off and the device
uses very little power, but it can wake instantly for use.
2
into the camera memory card slot
WARNING
into the USB port on the
until it snaps into
TIP: You can charge your device faster by putting it in power
saving mode while charging the battery.
• To turn off the device completely, hold the power key until a
prompt appears on the screen, and select Off.
The prompt appears after five seconds. If you release the
power key before the prompt appears, the device enters
power saving mode.
.

Acquiring GPS Signals

When you turn on your navigation device, the GPS receiver
must collect satellite data and establish the current location.
in the status bar indicates the satellite signal strength. The time
required to acquire satellite signals varies based on several
factors, including how far you are from the location where you
last used your navigation device, whether you have a clear view
of the sky, and how long it has been since you last used your
navigation device. The first time you turn on your navigation
device, it may take several minutes to acquire satellite signals.
1
Turn on the device.
2
Wait while the device locates satellites.
3
If necessary, go outdoors to an open area, away from tall
buildings and trees.
When
turns green, the device has acquired satellite signals
and is ready for navigation.

Status Bar Icons

The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. The status
bar icons display information about features on the device. You
can select some icons to change settings or view additional
information.
GPS signal status. Hold to view GPS accuracy and acquired
satellite information
Bluetooth
technology status. Select to view the Bluetooth
®
settings
(Bluetooth Settings, page
Connected to hands-free calling. Select to place a phone call
(Hands-Free Calling, page
Current time. Select to set the time
page
19).
Battery charge level.
Connected to the Smartphone Link app. Select to view
connected device and subscription information
Your Phone and Connecting to Smartphone Link,
page
14).
Temperature. Select to view the weather forecast
the Weather Forecast, page
Dash camera recording status. Select to view the dash cam
video
(Dash Camera, page

Using the On-Screen Buttons

On-screen buttons allow you to navigate the pages, menus, and
menu options on your device.
• Select
to return to the previous menu screen.
• Hold
to quickly return to the main menu.
• Select
or
to scroll through lists or menus.
• Hold
or
to scroll faster.
• Select
to see a context-based menu of options for the
current screen.

Adjusting the Volume

1
Select Volume.
2
Select an option:
• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.
• Select
to mute the device.
• Select
for additional options.
(Viewing GPS Signal Status, page
18).
16).
(Setting the Time,
(Pairing with
(Viewing
17).
3).
Getting Started
22).

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