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- Page 1 Q850 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety information 4 5. Using THINKWARE CONNECTED 22 5.1 Connecting the product to THINKWARE 1. Product overview 6 CONNECTED 23 1.1 Included items 6 6. Using the PC viewer 24 1.1.1 Standard items 6 6.1 System requirements 24 1.1.2 Accessories (sold separately) 6... -
Page 4: Safety Information
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 5 • 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.
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Page 6: 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) Mount Hardwiring cable microSD memory card Adhesive cable holder Warranty & CS information (consumable) The standard items may change without prior notice. -
Page 7: Part Names
Product overview 1.2 Part names 1.2.1 Front camera (main unit) - front view Voice recording button Press to enable or disable voice recording. REC button GPS LED • Press to start manual recording. Indicates the GPS • Press and hold for 3 seconds for SOS recording. connection status. -
Page 8: Front Camera (Main Unit) - Rear View
Product overview 1.2.2 Front camera (main unit) - rear view Microphone Used for voice recording. Memory card slot Insert a memory card to save recordings. Reset button Insert the tip of a sharp object to reset the product when an error occurs. Security LED Indicates that video is being recorded. -
Page 9: Removing And Inserting The Memory Card
• 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 compatibility and normal operation of third-party memory cards. -
Page 10: 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 11 Installing the product Remove the protective film from the adhesive mount, and then press the mount to the installation location. ➋ ➋ ➊ ➊ Remove the product from the mount and push the ➋ ➋ mount against the windshield to ensure that the mount is firmly fixed.
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Page 12: Connecting The Power Cable
• Use the authentic THINKWARE continuous power cable only. Using other manufacturer’s cable may damage the product or cause electrocution due to the voltage difference. - Page 13 Installing the product Connect the BATTERY wire to a fuse leg of the continuous power terminal and connect the ACC wire to a fuse leg of the normal (ACC) terminal. Check the fuse panel’s input and output contact points by using an electrical tester. Place the fuses back into their locations on the fuse panel, connecting each fuse leg with the wire to the output contact point and taking care not to change the fuse position.
- Page 14 ➋ ➋ • Use the authentic THINKWARE car charger (optional). Use of third party power cables may damage the product and result in electrical fire or electrocution due to the voltage difference. • Do not cut or modify the power cable yourself. Doing so may damage the product or the vehicle.
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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 mobile app. 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
According to the data service policy, if you have used all of the SOS recording upload usage times, pressing the REC ( ) button will save the recorded video to the SD card, but may not upload it to the THINKWARE CONNECTED LTE application. Visit THINWARE website (https://www.thinkware.com) for more information. -
Page 19: Using Parking Mode
Using recording features 3.6 Using parking mode When the product is connected to the vehicle via the hardwiring cable, the operating mode is switched to parking mode with the voice guide after the engine or electrical accessories are turned off. •... -
Page 20: Using The Super Night Vision
Using recording features If parking mode settings are changed, the videos recorded with the previous settings will be deleted. To prevent data loss, back up all parking mode videos before changing parking mode settings. You cannot use Motion Detection, Time Lapse, or Energy Saving at the same time. 3.7 Using the Super Night Vision With the Super Night Vision feature, you can record videos that are much brighter than those recorded without this feature. -
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 13 or higher 4.1 Connect the product to a smartphone... -
Page 22: Using Thinkware Connected
• The services and features provided by THINKWARE CONNECTED application may be changed according to the service policy. Refer to the THINKWARE website (https://www.thinkware.com) for more information. • To use the THINKWARE CONNECTED application, the dash cam needs to be connected to the internet in the THINKWARE DASH CAM LINK application. -
Page 23: Connecting The Product To Thinkware Connected
Run THINKWARE CONNECTED and tap Sign In on your smartphone. You need a THINKWARE ID to use THINKWARE CONNECTED. If you don’t have an ID, tap Sign Up and sign up for a THINKWARE membership. After you sign in, follow the app's instructions. Tap Register a Device, and enter a barcode number to... -
Page 24: Using The Pc Viewer
Click Select OS to select your OS, then click DOWNLOAD. • The new PC viewer for Mac can be downloaded from the Apple App Store without visiting the THINKWARE website. Search for "Thinkware Dashcam Viewer" in the Apple App Store. -
Page 25: Pc Viewer Screen Layout
➓ Number Description Open a file, or save a video with a different name. ➊ Visit the THINKWARE website. ➋ View or configure the dashcam settings, and set the language for the PC viewer. ➌ ➍ Display the current video in full screen. Tap the Back ( ) button to return to the previous screen. -
Page 26: Playing Recorded Videos On The Pc Viewer
Using the PC viewer 6.2.4 Playing recorded videos on the PC viewer 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 27: Settings
7. 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. 7.1 Managing the memory card From the mobile viewer, tap Dash Cam settings Memory Card Settings to manage the memory card settings. -
Page 28: Setting Recording Features
Settings 7.3 Setting recording features From the mobile viewer, tap Dash Cam settings Record Settings to manage the recording features settings. > Options Description Continuous Mode Incident Select from Disabled/Lowest/Low/Mid/High for the sensitivity. Recording Sensitivity Select from Disabled/Continuous Mode/Parking Mode/Continuous+Parking for the Super Night Vision Super Night Vision feature. -
Page 29: Setting Road Safety Features
Settings 7.4 Setting road safety features From the mobile viewer, tap Dash Cam settings Road Safety Settings to manage the road safety features > settings. Options Description Safety Cameras Select from Enabled/Disabled for the safety cameras. Mobile Zone Alert Select from Enabled/Disabled for the mobile zone alert. Vehicle Type Select the vehicle type from Sedan/SUV/Truck (Bus). -
Page 30: 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 31: 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 32: Specifications
10. Specifications To see the product specifications, refer to the following table. Item Specification Remarks Model name Q850 Rear Camera: BCFH-80U (optional) Dimensions Front : 107 x 60.5 x 30 mm Rear Camera: BCFH-80U: 79.3 x 36.9 x 31.9 mm Memory... - Page 33 • A minimum separation distance of 20cm must be maintained between the antenna and the person for this appliance to satisfy the RF exposure requirements. 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-Q850...
- Page 34 (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioé l ectrique subi, mê m e si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. Cet appareil numé r ique de classe B est conforme à la norme canadienne NMB-003. IC: 12594A-Q850...
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