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Alignment: Displays the babyCam video to help you align the
camera.
Check Seat Reminder: Enables a reminder to check for rear
seat passengers before exiting the vehicle.
Unpair: Removes the paired camera.
Rename: Allows you to rename the paired camera.
Flipping and Mirroring the Video
Depending on the camera orientation, the video on your
navigation device may appear upside down or mirrored by
default. You can flip the video vertically or mirror the video
horizontally to correct the video.
1
Select Settings > babyCam.
2
Select a camera from the list.
3
Select Flip Video, and select an option.
Check Seat Reminder
The check seat reminder plays a tone and displays a message
to remind you to check your vehicle for passengers before
exiting. If you viewed the babyCam video during your drive, the
most recent image from the camera also appears.
Device Maintenance
Updating the Camera Software
When you update your navigation device, the latest camera
software is included in the update. The next time you connect
your navigation device to the receiver cable, it updates your
camera software wirelessly when a camera software update is
available.
1
Update your navigation device to the latest software.
Go to
garmin.com/express
owner's manual for information about updating your
navigation device.
2
Verify the camera batteries are installed or the camera is
connected to external power.
3
Connect the updated navigation device to the receiver cable,
and plug the receiver cable into an active vehicle power
outlet.
If a camera update is available, the navigation device sends the
update to your camera, and a progress indicator appears on the
navigation device.
Cleaning the Device
Do not use a dry cloth to clean the lens. Use of a dry cloth may
damage the lens.
Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic
components.
1
Wipe the outer casing and lens with a soft, non-scratch cloth
dampened with water or alcohol.
2
Wipe the outer casing dry, and allow the lens to air dry.
Device Information
Specifications
Camera input voltage
Battery type
Camera temperature range
Device Maintenance
or see your navigation device
NOTICE
From 4.75 to 5.25 Vdc
Two AA batteries (NiMH, alkaline, or
lithium)
From -20° to 70°C (from -4° to 158°F)
Receiver cable temperature
range
Receiver cable input voltage
Receiver cable fuse
Troubleshooting
My navigation device does not show video
from my camera
• Replace the batteries in the camera
page
1).
• Manually pair the camera and receiver cable
Garmin babyCam Camera with the Receiver Cable, page
• If you are using the optional vehicle power cable, verify the
vehicle power outlet is providing power.
The LED on the vehicle power cable plug illuminates when it
is receiving power.
My camera does not stay in position
• Verify the knob, thumbscrews, and threaded ring are fully
tightened.
• Verify the thumbscrew that secures the joint between the
mount and the camera is installed in the correct direction, as
shown in the installation illustrations.
When it is installed correctly, the thumbscrew grip is on the
opposite side of the mount from the threaded hole.
When should I replace the batteries?
The batteries can last 3 to 12 months with daily use. The battery
life depends on several factors, including the power setting
(babyCam Settings, page
ambient temperature.
A low battery power alert appears on your navigation device
when the camera batteries are low. You can also use these
options to verify manually whether the batteries are providing
power.
• Check the batteries using an external battery tester.
• Remove the batteries from the camera, wait several seconds,
and reinstall them in the camera.
The red power LED illuminates for about two seconds if the
camera receives adequate power from the batteries. If the
LED does not illuminate, or if it turns off in less than one
second, you should change the batteries.
I cannot tell whether the camera is on or off
The device is on while it is receiving power from either the
batteries or the optional vehicle power cable accessory. You
cannot turn off the device.
• To conserve power, the power LED on the device is not
illuminated during normal use.
• When you install batteries or connect the vehicle power
cable, the red power LED illuminates briefly to indicate the
camera is receiving power.
From -20° to 70°C (from -4° to 158°F)
From 10 to 24 V
2 A, 250 V fast-blow
(Installing AA Batteries,
(Pairing a
4), the type of batteries used, and the
4).
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