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Awesafe Corporation

Dash Cam Model Q10

Installation, Programming

& User Manual

7 May 2020

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Page 1 Awesafe Corporation Dash Cam Model Q10 Installation, Programming & User Manual 7 May 2020...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Awesafe Corporation Table of Contents 1. Overview – Read First 2. Optional Equipment 3. Dash Cam Installation 4. Dash Cam Functions 5. Operating Menu Settings 6. System Menus 7. Common Problems 8. Warranty 9. Customer Support Page 1...
Page 3: Overview - Read First
Awesafe Corporation 1. Overview – Read First  A MicroSD memory card (not included) is required. The card should have a capacity of 32GB or 64GB.  Only install the Dash Cam inside a vehicle. Direct sun exposure and high heat can damage it.
Page 4: Optional Equipment
Awesafe Corporation 2. Optional Equipment This Dash Cam is sold with a power cable the plugs into the car charger socket (cigarette lighter). The Dash Cam can be modified with a rear facing Dual Camera and Wiring Harness, or with a Buck Line (a continuous Power Supply Cable Kit).
Page 5 Awesafe Corporation Please read all steps before installation to avoid problems. Step 1. Install the MicroSD Card The Dash Cam requires a Class 10 32GB or 64GB microSD/TF card, such as the SanDisk Ultra 32GB microSDXC UHS-I Card. The Dash cam must be off when moving the card or it may be damaged.
Page 6 Awesafe Corporation on the left side of the dash cam. You will hear a "click" when the card is successfully inserted. Note: To remove the card, gently push the top edge in until it is released. Third, using the dash cam user menu, reformat the microSD card three times.
Page 7 Awesafe Corporation desired. Step 3: Mount the Dash Cam Identify the best location on the windshield for the dash cam mounting bracket, before permanently attaching it with the adhesive pad. The adhesive is very strong, but may weaken with excessive relocations. We recommend installing the dash cam at the top-center of the windshield.
Page 8 Awesafe Corporation provided), safely route the power cable to the car charger socket power outlet, as illustrated. As an alternative, a buck line (not provided) not wired for continuous power can substitute for the enclosed power cable. Step 4: Remove the Lens Film...
Page 9: Dash Cam Functions
Awesafe Corporation After installing the dash cam onto the windshield, remove the protection film covering the camera lens. Avoid touching the camera lens - oil, dirt and fingerprints will degrade quality of the recording. Use lens cleaning solutions and cloths.
Page 10 Awesafe Corporation Camera is ready; Blinking Red – dash cam is recording As illustrated on the next page, the LED display icons indicate the camera On/Off status, looped recording option, light Page 9...
Page 11 Awesafe Corporation exposure level and G-Sensor, microphone status, presence of a memory card and internal battery charge. Other information is: WDR (wide dynamic range) setting, recording duration, resolution, date and time. The dash cam features and menu controls are shown below.
Page 12 Awesafe Corporation ① USB Power and Playback Port. The USB port provides external power to the dash cam. The dash cam automatically turns on when it receives external power. The dash cam is turned off by disconnecting external power, or by a long press of Power Button...
Page 13 Awesafe Corporation No. 7. A small internal battery in the dash cam provides just enough power to save and lock a recording when the external power is abruptly terminated after an impact. USB port can be connected to a computer to playback recordings.
Page 14 Awesafe Corporation a long press to access the dash cam features (Modes). The modes include Video Recording, Photos Display and Video Playback. ⑤ Menu Down Button & Microphone On/Off Toggle. Navigate down through the dash cam Menus with a short press. Use a long press to turn the dash cam internal Microphone On and Off.
Page 15 Awesafe Corporation red light. When using the Menu function, the main Button No. 7 confirms the selected menu option. ⑦ Power Button & Display On & Off Toggle. A long press of the button turns the dash cam power On or Off. Note that the...
Page 16: Operating Menu Settings
Awesafe Corporation ⑨ Dash cam Reset Switch Hole. Resets the dash cam to factory specifications by inserting a pin. ⑩ MicroSD Card Slot. A microSD memory card purchased separately is installed in the card slot. ⑪ Lens Vertical Field of View Adjustment.
Page 17 Awesafe Corporation The dash cam operation system uses the operating menu settings Button Numbers 3, 4, 5 and 6, as described above. A menu selection also formats the memory card, and reset all options to defaults. A short press of Menu Button No. 4 will access the...
Page 18 Awesafe Corporation Locked files will not be overwritten. WDR (wide dynamic range): On (default). WDR imaging records clear images in a wide range of lighting levels (direct sunlight to dusk). Display Mode for Split Screen: Off (default). This option is used with the optional dual camera (not included).
Page 19 Awesafe Corporation Motion Detection: Off (default). When On, the dash cam starts recording when the camera sees movement. The Motion Detection option should be Off in driving mode. Record Audio: On (default) Date Stamp: On (default) G-Sensor: Medium sensitivity (default). The...
Page 20 Awesafe Corporation delete unintentionally locked files. Parking Monitor: Off (default). With a continuously powered Buck Line and the Parking Monitor on, the dash cam camera is recording. The recording is locked (saved) when the G-Sensor detects a vibration. The Red LED light is blinking when the camera is recording.
Page 21: System Menus
Awesafe Corporation long press of the Button No. 4 toggles the dash cam among three modes: Video Recording (default), Photo Display & Video Playback 6. System Menus Press Menu Button No. 4 twice to access the following dash cam operating options: Date and Time: Add date and times to the recordings.
Page 22 Awesafe Corporation Auto Power Off: Off (default), 1 or 3 Minutes. When the Power Button No. 7 is pushed, and the dash cam is not currently recording, then it will turn off immediately, in 1 or in 3 minutes. Power On/Off Chime: On (default) License Plate Number: Add a license plate code to the recordings.
Page 23 Awesafe Corporation local AC power frequency Screen Saver: Off (default), 1 or 3 Minutes. Sets the display to blank out immediately, after 1 or after 3 minutes after dash cam is turned on, while the recording and all other functions continue as normal.
Page 24: Common Problems
Awesafe Corporation USB Mode: Replay, copy or delete video files while plugged into a computer. PC Camera: Use the dash cam as a webcam attached to a computer. REC: Returns to normal video mode. 7. Common Problems Problems and solutions that are common to this dash cam are described below.
Page 25 Awesafe Corporation that the memory is full, is unable to continue operating on continuous loop. Solution Step 1. Reformat the microSD card using to dash cam user menu. Step 2. Check the sensitivity level of the G- Sensor. If the sensitivity is too high, any bumping or shaking of the dash cam will lock a recording file to prevent overwriting.
Page 26 Awesafe Corporation Problem: The dash cam turns on or off unexpectedly. Solution Step 1. Examine the dash cam Operating Status Indicator Lights to see if only the screen display is dark due to the screen saver mode, or if the dash cam is off.
Page 27: Warranty
Awesafe Corporation dash cam will turn on and off when the G-Sensor detects shaking. Step 3. Check the power supply connections. If the connections are loose, or the vehicle power supply to the dash cam is unstable, the camera will automatically turn on and off.
Page 28: Customer Support
Awesafe Corporation guarantee for the first 30 days of ownership. Simply return the dash cam and charger after contacting customer service with your Amazon order number for a return authorization and a no-hassle refund of your purchase price. Customer Support For questions, support or warranty claims, email us in your Amazon region.