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F790
User Guide
This product records videos while the vehicle is operating.
Read and follow the instructions in this guide to properly use and maintain the product.

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Summary of Contents for Thinkware F790

  • Page 1 F790 User Guide This product records videos while the vehicle is operating. Read and follow the instructions in this guide to properly use and maintain the product.
  • Page 2 THINKWARE is not responsible for any loss caused by an accident, nor is it responsible for providing any support regarding the outcome of an accident.
  • Page 3 FCC CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. FCC ID: 2ADTG-F790 Information to user : RSS-247 This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information  5 5. Using the PC viewer  22 5.1 System requirements  22 1. Product overview  8 5.2 Learning about the PC viewer  22 1.1 Included items  8 5.2.1 Installing the PC viewer  22 5.2.2 PC viewer screen layout (for Windows)  23 1.1.1 Standard items  8 5.2.3 Playing recorded videos on the PC 1.1.2 Accessories (sold separately)  8 viewer (for Windows)

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety information Read the following safety information to properly use the product. Safety symbols in this guide "Warning" - Indicates a potential hazard which, if not avoided, may result in injury or death. "Caution" - Indicates a potential hazard which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury or property damage. "Note"...
  • Page 6 Doing so may result in electrical fire or electrocution. • Use only genuine accessories from THINKWARE or an authorized THINKWARE dealer. THINKWARE does not guarantee compatibility and normal operation of third-party accessories.
  • Page 7 • THINKWARE is NOT responsible for the loss of any recorded video during operation. • Although the device was designed to withstand high-impact car collisions, THINKWARE does not guarantee the recording of accidents when the device is damaged as a result of the accident.

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    1. Product overview 1.1 Included items Ensure that all the items are included when you open the product box. 1.1.1 Standard items Front camera (main unit) Cradle Hardwiring cable Adhesive cable holder MicroSD memory card with adapter Quick start guide & Warranty (consumable) / CS information / User guide (stored in the microSD card)

  • Page 9: Part Names

    Product overview 1.2 Part names 1.2.1 Front camera (main unit) - front view Cradle connector Used to connect the cradle. Wi-Fi button Format button Press to connect the Press and hold product to a smartphone to format the via Wi-Fi network. memory card.

  • Page 10: Front Camera (Main Unit) - Rear View

    Product overview 1.2.2 Front camera (main unit) - rear view Adhesive mount Used to fix the front camera in the vehicle. Security LED Indicates that video is being recorded. Memory card slot Insert a memory card to save recordings. Front camera lens Records the front view.

  • Page 11: Rear Camera (Optional)

    • Ensure that the memory card is in the correct direction before inserting it into the product. The memory card slot or the memory card may be damaged if it is inserted incorrectly. • Use only authentic memory cards from THINKWARE. THINKWARE does not guarantee the compatibility and normal operation of third-party memory cards.

  • Page 12: Installing The Product

    2. Installing the product 2.1 Installing the front camera (main unit) Follow the instructions to properly install the product. 2.1.1 Selecting an installation location Select an installation location that can record the entire view in front of the vehicle without obstructing the driver’s vision.
  • Page 13 Installing the product Remove the protective film from the adhesive mount, and then press the mount to the installation location. ➊ ➊ ➋ ➋ Pull the slide lock to the right and pull up the cradle ➊ ➊ to remove it from the product. Then push the cradle against the windshield to ensure that it is firmly fixed.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Power Cable

    OUTPUT CABLE UNUSED Connect the product to THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK on your smartphone and adjust the camera angle so that the hood of the vehicle covers 1/4 - 1/8 of the screen while viewing the live view screen, as shown in the image to the left.

  • Page 15: Installing The Rear Camera (Optional)

    Installing the product 2.2 Installing the rear camera (optional) Refer to the following instructions to properly install the rear camera. 2.2.1 Selecting an installation location Select a location on the rear windshield where there is no defrost grid wire and the camera can record the entire rear view.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Rear Camera Cable

    Installing the product Attach the product with the THINKWARE logo facing indoors and press the adhesive tape firmly to secure the camera. If the product is fixed in reverse, the rear view will be recorded upside down. Adjust the camera’s vertical angle.

  • Page 17: Using Recording Features

    Play videos on Window/Mac computer or using the THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK. If you play videos by inserting the memory card in devices such as a smartphone or a tablet PC, the video files may be lost. A file name is composed of the recording start date and time, and the recording option.

  • Page 18: Recording Manually

    Using recording features • Wait until the product is completely booted up after turning it on, and then begin operating the vehicle. The video recording does not begin until the product is completely turned on (booted up). • When incident continuous recording starts, a double "beep" sounds as a notification. •...
  • Page 19 Using recording features Refer to the following table to set the Parking Mode options. Option Operation description STATUS LED No motion Monitors movement in the area or impacts to the vehicle. Video will or impact be recorded only when motion or an impact is detected. (flickers slowly) detected When a moving objects is detected while parking, a video is recorded...

  • Page 20: Using The Super Night Vision

    Using recording features 3.6 Using the Super Night Vision With the Super Night Vision feature, you can record videos that are much brighter than videos recorded without this feature. This feature is enabled by real-time image signal processing (ISP) to improve the brightness of videos recorded while parking at night.

  • Page 21: Using The Mobile Viewer

    4. Using the mobile viewer You can view and manage recorded videos and configure various product features on your smartphone. • One of the following environments is required to use the THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK application: - Android 7.0 (Nougat) or higher - iOS 11.4 or higher...

  • Page 22: Using The Pc Viewer

    Insert the memory card into a memory card reader connected to your PC. Move the installation file to the desktop, run it, and complete the installation according to the instructions given in the installation wizard. After the installation is complete, there will be a shortcut icon to Thinkware Dashcam Viewer.

  • Page 23: Pc Viewer Screen Layout (For Windows)

    ➓ ➓ Number Description Open a file, or save a video with a different name. ➊ ➊ Visit the THINKWARE website. ➋ ➋ View or configure the dashcam settings, and set the language for the PC viewer. ➌ ➌ ➍...

  • Page 24: Playing Recorded Videos On The Pc Viewer (For Windows)

    Using the PC viewer 5.2.3 Playing recorded videos on the PC viewer (for Windows) Follow the instructions to play recorded videos. Turn off the product and remove the memory card. Insert the memory card into a memory card reader connected to your PC. Double-click the shortcut to the PC viewer ( ) to open the program.

  • Page 25: Pc Viewer Screen Layout (For Mac)

    ➏ ➏ ➊ ➊ ➐ ➐ ➑ ➑ ➒ ➒ ➓ ➓ Blade Number Description Visit the THINKWARE website. ➊ ➊ Set the language for the PC viewer. ➋ ➋ Set the speed unit. ➌ ➌ Switch between the front and rear videos.

  • Page 26: Playing Recorded Videos On The Pc Viewer (For Mac)

    Using the PC viewer 5.2.5 Playing recorded videos on the PC viewer (for Mac) Follow the instructions to play recorded videos. Turn off the product and remove the memory card. Insert the memory card into your Mac using a SD card reader or SD card adapter provided. Open the PC viewer.

  • Page 27: Settings

    6. Settings You can set the product features according to your needs and preferences using the mobile viewer or the PC viewer. The following procedures are based on the mobile viewer. The product will stop recording while configuring settings on the mobile viewer. 6.1 Managing the memory card From the mobile viewer, tap Dash Cam settings Memory Card Settings to manage the memory card settings.

  • Page 28: Setting Road Safety Features

    Settings Options Description Impact Sensitivity in Parking Select one of the five parking mode sensitivity levels. Mode Motion Detection Sensitivity Select one of the five motion detection sensitivity levels. Record Timer Select the desired record time. To turn off the record timer, select Disabled. Battery Protection Select from Enabled/Disabled for the battery protection.

  • Page 29: Configuring The System Settings

    Settings 6.5 Configuring the system settings From the mobile viewer, tap Dash Cam Settings System Settings to configure the hardware system > settings. Options Description Language Select the desired language. Security LED Select from Enabled/Disabled for the security LED. Rear camera LED Select from Enabled/Disabled for the rear camera LED.

  • Page 30: Accessing The Product Information

    7. Accessing the product information New users may benefit from the basic product information that can be accessed from the Menu screen. 7.1 Viewing the product information From the mobile viewer, tap Dash Cam Info to view product information. The following product information will be displayed on the screen.

  • Page 31: Upgrading The Firmware

    Follow the instructions to upgrade the firmware. On your PC, open a web browser and go to https://www.thinkware.com/Support/Download. Select the product and download the latest firmware upgrade file.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Every product requested for repair is regarded as a device that has had its data backed up. The customer service center does not back up your data. THINKWARE is not responsible for any loss, such as data loss.

  • Page 33: Specifications

    10. Specifications To see the product specifications, refer to the following table. Item Specification Remarks Model name Blade Dimensions / Weight 92 x 53.3 x 29.7 mm / 77.6 g (including cradle 92 x 71.4 x 34.4 mm / 169.4 g) Memory microSD memory card 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB (UHS-I)
  • Page 34 Specifications Item Specification Remarks LED indicator Wi-Fi LED, STATUS LED, Security LED Alarm Built-in speakers Voice guide (buzzer sounds) Operating temperature 14 – 140℉ / -10 – 60℃ Storage temperature -4 – 158℉ / -20 – 70℃...
  • Page 35 Ver. 1.0 (Oct. 2020)

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