Restoring Data; Daily Operation Guidelines; Starting A Drive; Garmin Elog App Overview - Garmin DEZL OTR800 Owner's Manual

Restoring Data

You can restore backed up data from a USB storage device.
This can be useful when transferring Garmin eLog app data
from another device.
NOTE: You can restore backed up data only while your are
setting up the Garmin eLog app.
1
Open the Garmin eLog app to start the setup process.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Garmin eLog
adapter in the vehicle diagnostic port and complete the
pairing process.
3
Select Restore from Backup.
4
Insert a USB storage device containing backup files into the
USB port on the Garmin eLog adapter.
The light ring on the adapter glows green and plays a tone
when it is ready to restore data.
5
Select a backup file.
6 Select Restore.

Daily Operation Guidelines

The following points are guidelines to follow when using the
Garmin eLog system. Your motor carrier may have different
operation requirements. Follow your motor carrier's
recommendations for daily operation.
• Verify the dēzl is securely mounted in the vehicle and its
screen is visible from a normal seated position.
• Verify Bluetooth wireless technology and location services
are enabled on your device at all times while using the
Garmin eLog adapter.
• Verify the Garmin eLog app is running and the Garmin eLog
adapter is secured to the vehicle diagnostic port before
starting the vehicle.
• Log in to the Garmin eLog app at the start of each day.
• Review and claim all logs recorded for an unidentified driver,
if applicable.
• At the end of each work day, log out of the Garmin eLog app
after turning off the engine.
• Certify your records, and submit them to your motor carrier at
the end of each day (Certifying Daily Logs, page

Starting a Drive

Each time you drive your vehicle, you should complete these
actions to ensure your hours of service information is recorded
correctly.
1
Verify the Garmin eLog adapter is secured to the vehicle
diagnostic port.
For more information about installing the Garmin eLog
adapter in your vehicle, see the Garmin eLog Owner's
Manual at garmin.com/manuals/elog.
2
Open the Garmin eLog app, and log in as the driver.
3
Start your vehicle.
4
Before you start driving, change your duty status in the
Garmin eLog app.
The Garmin eLog adapter syncs with the Garmin eLog app and
records ELD Records of Duty Service (RODS) automatically.
Garmin eLog

Garmin eLog App Overview

The name of the active driver.
Select to change duty status.
Diagnostic and malfunction indicator. Select to view detailed
information about diagnostic or malfunction alerts
Diagnostics and Malfunctions, page
NOTE: The diagnostic and malfunction indicator also appears in
the status bar or near the top of every screen on your dēzl device.
Select to record adverse conditions, create a Records of Duty
Status (RODS) report, or log out.
Select to view a chart of your hours of service information.
Select to view a summary of currently available on-duty hours.
Select to review log information.
Select to view a full-screen chart of your service hours.
Select to review logs for a different day.
Select to certify your logs for the selected day.
Select to submit a 24-hour log to your motor carrier.
A record of your status for the recorded time period. Select to edit
status information and adjust the time.
Select to view hours of service information.
Select to manage trailer and shipment information or to create a
driver vehicle inspection report.
Select to view inspection reports and transfer reports to a roadside
inspector.
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Select to view additional system settings.

Garmin eLog Map Tool Overview

The Garmin eLog map tool appears on the navigation map
automatically while your device is connected to a Garmin eLog
adapter. If you close the map tool, you can open it manually by
selecting > Garmin eLog from the map.
As you drive, the device displays your duty status and hours of
service information in the Garmin eLog map tool.
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