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47/57/67W
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Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 GARMIN DASH CAM 47/57/67W ™ Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 © 2021 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Device on Your Editing and Exporting a Video....14 Windshield..........3 Multiple Camera Network....15 Connecting the Device to Vehicle Camera Settings in the Garmin Drive Power............4 App............16 Setting the Camera Placement....4 Turning On the Device Manually.... 5 Settings.........

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Device Overview Press to turn the device on. Hold for 3 seconds to turn the device off. Press to return to the previous page. Press to scroll through menus or pages.
  • Page 6 Formatting the Memory Card The camera requires a memory card formatted using the FAT32 file system. You can use the camera to format your card using this file system. You should format your memory card at least one time every 6 months to help extend the useful life of the memory card.

  • Page 7: Installing The Device On Your Windshield

    Installing the Device on Your Windshield NOTICE The adhesive mount is intended for a long-term installation and can be difficult to remove. You should carefully consider the mounting location before you install the mount. Before you can install the adhesive mount onto your windshield, the ambient temperature must be from 21° to 38°C (from 70°...

  • Page 8: Connecting The Device To Vehicle Power

    To hide the 4 m (13 ft.) cable, route it behind the vehicle trim along the windshield, doorframe, or dash. 3 Plug the Garmin Dash Cam power cable into the included power adapter. 4 Plug the power adapter into a power outlet in your vehicle.

  • Page 9: Turning On The Device Manually

    (Voice Control, page 11). Parking Guard: Allows you to enable and manage parked recording features (Parking Guard, page Garmin Drive App: Allows you to pair your camera with your smartphone and the Garmin Drive ™ (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page 12).

  • Page 10: Saving A Video Recording

    • To start recording a Travelapse video, select an option: ◦ From the main menu, select Travelapse > Start. ◦ Say OK, Garmin, Start Travelapse. • To stop Travelapse recording, select an option: ◦ From the main menu, select Travelapse > Stop.

  • Page 11: Parking Guard

    The camera automatically records video each time it detects an incident, and sends a notification to your smartphone when the camera is connected to a Wi‑Fi network. You can manage Parking Guard settings from the Garmin Drive app on your smartphone.

  • Page 12: Saving Unsaved Video Footage

    Saving Unsaved Video Footage You can view your unsaved temporary footage in the gallery and save video clips from the unsaved footage. This feature is not available when the option to promptly delete unsaved video is enabled (Camera Settings, page 17).

  • Page 13: Driver Awareness Features And Alerts

    The FCWS relies on the camera to provide a warning of upcoming vehicles and, as a result, may have limited functionality in low visibility conditions. For more information, go to garmin.com /warnings. NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas or for all product models.

  • Page 14: Lane Departure Warning System

    The LDWS relies on the camera to provide warnings for lane markers and, as a result, may have limited functionality in low visibility conditions. For more information, go to garmin.com/warnings. The LDWS feature alerts you when the device detects you may be crossing a lane boundary unintentionally. For example, the device alerts you if you cross some solid painted lane boundaries.

  • Page 15: Go Alert

    • In some areas, your device can receive red light and speed camera data while connected to a smartphone running the Garmin Drive app. • You can use the Garmin Express software (garmin.com/express) to update the camera database stored on ™ your device. You should update your device frequently to receive the most up-to-date camera information.

  • Page 16: Controlling The Camera Using Voice Commands

    You can also upload, manage, and share footage on a secure, online storage drive using the Vault. 1 From the app store on your smartphone, install the Garmin Drive app. 2 Turn on your Garmin Dash Cam camera, and place the device and your smartphone within 3 m (10 ft.) of each other.

  • Page 17: Multi-Factor Authentication

    To control the camera using an existing Wi‑Fi network, the network must be set up to allow connected devices to see and communicate with each other. You can use the Garmin Drive app to connect your camera to a Wi‑Fi network. This could be a mobile hotspot, a home network, or a business network.

  • Page 18: Vault Storage

    Vault automatically while it is connected to a Wi‑Fi network. You can store videos in the Vault for up to 24 hours with your Garmin Drive account. You can purchase an optional Vault subscription from the Garmin Drive app on your smartphone to extend your storage time.

  • Page 19: Multiple Camera Network

    Creating Picture-in-Picture Multi-Camera Videos Before you can use this feature, you must pair at least two cameras with the Garmin Drive app and record footage using both cameras. The Garmin Drive app allows you to create composite, picture-in-picture videos from footage recorded at the same time on two cameras.

  • Page 20: Camera Settings In The Garmin Drive App

    Safety Cameras: Sets the frequency at which the Garmin Drive checks for safety camera location updates. Format SD Card: Formats the memory card and deletes all videos, photos, and data on the card. Restore Defaults: Restores the device to factory default settings and unpairs the device from the Garmin Drive app.

  • Page 21: Settings

    Settings Camera Settings Select > Settings > Camera. Resolution: Adjusts the video resolution. Incident Detection: Turns on and off incident detection and sets options for incident detection sensitivity (Event Detection, page Record Audio: Turns on and off audio recording (Turning Audio Recording On or Off, page Data Overlay: Adjusts the type of data displayed on videos and pictures.

  • Page 22: System Settings

    Language: Sets all on-screen text to the selected language. Reset: Restores all settings to the factory default values and unpairs the camera from the Garmin Drive app. This option does not delete recorded photos and videos. To delete all photos and videos on your memory...

  • Page 23: Garmin Support Center

    Updating Your Device Using the Garmin Drive App The Garmin Drive app notifies you when a software update or a safety camera database update is available for your device. 1 In the Garmin Drive app, select Install Now. The software update is sent to your device. You are notified when the transfer is complete.
  • Page 24 If you notice any change in engine performance after connecting the device, disconnect the device immediately and contact Garmin product support. Do not use the device if it affects engine performance or acceleration in your particular make and model of vehicle.
  • Page 25 7 Press the reclosable fastener on the device against the reclosable fastener on the mounting surface to secure the device to the mounting location. 8 Connect the USB power cable from your Garmin Dash Cam device to a USB port on the Constant Power Cable device.

  • Page 26: Parking Mode Cable

    The parking mode cable accessory connects the camera to constant power and allows the camera to record video while the vehicle is parked and turned off. For more information, or to purchase a parking mode cable, go to garmin.com. Appendix...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Connecting the Parking Mode Cable Accessory to Power CAUTION Garmin strongly recommends having an experienced installer with the proper knowledge of electrical systems install the device. Incorrectly wiring the power cable can result in damage to the vehicle or the battery and can cause bodily injury.

  • Page 28: My Video Recordings Are Blurry

    My video recordings are blurry • Clean the camera lens (Cleaning the Camera Lens, page 18). • Clean the windshield in front of the camera. • Verify the area of the windshield in front of the camera is cleared by the windshield wipers, and move the device, if necessary.

  • Page 29: Index

    Wi‑Fi, connecting 13 driver alerts 9, 11 event detection 6 forward collision warning system (FCWS) 9 Garmin Express 18 updating software 18 getting started 5 installation 21 lane departure warning system (LDWS) 9, LED 22 memory card 2, 19, 23 installing 1 microSD card 1, 19, 23 mobile app 13...
  • Page 30 June 2021 GUID-C4D79BA0-3BA1-4AD4-8E26-9B5A95FB9350 v1...

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