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- Page 1 DashCam 500 User Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Your New DashCam 500 ................3 About the DashCam 500 ..............3 Key Features ..................3 What’s in the Box ................4 Getting Started ................. 5 Install the Memory Card ..............5 Attach the Suction Cup and Mount to Window ........ 5 Connect a USB Cable for Power............ -
Page 3: Your New Dashcam 500
Your New DashCam 500 About the DashCam 500 Never miss a critical incident or a memory-video with this high-quality, Wi-Fi and GPS-enabled dash camera with ® active VideoKeeper . A free companion app lets you ™ sync your device and download video and photos to your smartphone through a built-in Wi-Fi connection. -
Page 4: What's In The Box
What’s in the Box 1080p HD DashCam with large • 3” screen for high-quality video Easy to use, clip-in suction cup mount • with quick release and GPS 16GB memory card • Micro USB cable • DashCam 500 User Manual... -
Page 5: Getting Started
3. On the bottom of the GPS mount, press the two tabs inward and hold them. 4. Slide the DashCam into the mount and release the tabs. 5. Press the tabs again to release the DashCam from the mount. DashCam 500 User Manual... -
Page 6: Connect A Usb Cable For Power
Note: This battery is intended only to finish a recording when or if the camera has been disconnected from power in the case of an accident or for parking mode. It is not intended to provide hours of use as a stand-alone camera. DashCam 500 User Manual... -
Page 7: Turn On/Off
Power button will turn the camera on. Install the Companion App The DashCam 500 can be controlled by a companion app on either an iOS or Android device. You can also use the app to view the live video feed. -
Page 8: Pair The Camera With Your Phone
Getting Started Pair the Camera with your Phone The DashCam 500 pairs with your phone using a Wi-Fi connection. The camera acts as a wireless hotspot. You must select this hotspot from your phone’s Wi-Fi settings page. 1. Press the Wi-Fi dynamic button on the DashCam to enable or disable Wi-Fi. -
Page 9: Format The Memory Card
Format the Memory Card The SD card must be formatted before you can record video. You can use the dynamic buttons on the DashCam or use the Rand McNally DashCam app on your smartphone to format the SD card. From the DashCam: 1. -
Page 10: Using The Dashcam
To access the Home screen, press Back. If you are recording video, the Home screen displays REC and a red dot in the top right corner. The Home screen is shown below: DashCam 500 User Manual... -
Page 11: Dynamic Buttons
Use these buttons to navigate and make selections. The menu icon will have a glow behind the icon to indicate which menu item you can select. Note: The DashCam 500 does not have a touchscreen. Dynamic Button Bar Controls DashCam 500 User Manual... - Page 12 Turns sound on and off. A slash through the icon indicates sound is off. Delete Deletes a video or image. Camera Takes pictures from the DashCam app. Microphone Enables or disables the audio stream from the DashCam app. DashCam 500 User Manual...
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Page 13: Power Button
3. A short press when the camera is off turns the DashCam on. Wi-Fi ® The DashCam 500 uses Wi-Fi to communicate with the companion app. When Wi-Fi is on, the Wi-Fi icon appears in the dynamic icons at the bottom of the Home screen. -
Page 14: Live Feed
4. Press the Sound button to toggle sound on and off. 5. Press Back to return to the Home screen. IMPORTANT: When Loop recording is turned on, the DashCam 500 will continuously record video. Eventually, the SD will get filled with videos. -
Page 15: Gallery
Press Yes to confirm (or Cancel to keep it instead). 6. Press Back at any time to return to the previous screen. Note: You cannot view videos in the Gallery and record at the same time. DashCam 500 User Manual... -
Page 16: Photo
Press Yes to confirm (or Cancel to keep it instead). 4. Press Back at any time to return to the previous screen. Settings The DashCam 500 is highly customizable. You can change Wi-Fi, camera resolution, recording options, G-Sensor, and other functions from the DashCam’s Settings screen. - Page 17 Any video saved using the Flashback feature will be preserved. The DashCam will not delete any downloaded videos or photos. If Loop recording is turned off, the camera will continue to record 5 minute video segments. DashCam 500 User Manual...
- Page 18 ALL video and photos. Reset settings (none) Select to reset all DashCam settings to the factory defaults. Installation guide Provides a quick start tutorial on screen. Camera firmware Provides a means to update the DashCam’s update firmware DashCam 500 User Manual...
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Page 19: Using The App
Using the App The DashCam 500 companion app connects to the DashCam via Wi-Fi. The app provides all of the controls and features found on the DashCam. It also adds geolocation information and sharing functions. The button icons and button names are the same on the DashCam and the DashCam companion app. - Page 20 Using the App 1. Tap Live Feed. The live feed displays on your phone, and the DashCam 500 dynamic buttons are disabled. 2. Tap Back to exit the live feed and return to the home screen. 3. Tap the Microphone Icon to enable or disable the audio stream.
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Page 21: Videos
Delete See the Download and Share Video section for more details. Note: When viewing a video from the camera on the companion app it may take a few seconds before the video begins to play. DashCam 500 User Manual... -
Page 22: Photos
, you can view your drive on a map at the same ™ time you replay the video. MapShots is only available after you ™ have downloaded the video to your phone via the DashCam companion app. DashCam 500 User Manual... -
Page 23: Download And Share Videos And Photos
Using the App Download Videos and Photos The DashCam 500 allows you to download any video or photo to your phone. You can also share any downloaded video or photo over text, email, or social media. To download: 1. Tap the video or photo you want to download. - Page 24 2. When you open the video, only the Share and Delete options are available. Tap Share. 3. Sharing options display. These options are unique to your phone. 4. Tap Delete to delete the video from your phone. This will NOT delete the video from the camera. DashCam 500 User Manual...
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Page 25: Settings
3. Tap Back to return to the Home screen. Note: The settings access from the app are the same as the settings access from the DashCam. See the table in the previous chapter for details on the DashCam’s settings. DashCam 500 User Manual... -
Page 26: Flashback Videos
Videos recorded with the Flashback button will not be deleted automatically or overwritten. Use on DashCam To begin creating a Flashback video: 1. While in Live Feed, press the button under the Flashback icon. 2. The RECORDING… message displays. DashCam 500 User Manual... -
Page 27: Use In App
1. Tap the start Flashback Video icon. 2. The Recording… message displays. Enjoy your DashCam 500! Note: The video, including video recorded prior to the time you pressed the button, will be protected and saved in the Flashback Video gallery. -
Page 28: Warnings, End-User License Agreement, And Warranty
Rand McNally. This product and software contain proprietary and confidential information of Rand McNally and its licensors. Rand McNally grants User a limited license for use of this product and the software incorporated in the product for its normal operation. - Page 29 The Customer must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges will be at Rand McNally’s expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty.
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