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GARMIN DASH CAM
X210
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 GARMIN DASH CAM X210 ™ Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 © 2024 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

    Device Overview........1 Editing and Exporting a Video....17 Installing a Memory Card......2 Multiple Camera Network..... 17 Mounting Considerations....... 2 Camera Settings in the Garmin Drive Installing the Camera on Your App............18 Windshield..........3 Connecting the Camera to Vehicle 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: Installing A Memory Card

    Installing a Memory Card To record video, you must install a compatible memory card (Memory Card Specifications, page 22). 1 Insert the memory card into the slot 2 Press it in until it clicks. Formatting the Memory Card The camera requires a memory card formatted using the exFAT file system. You can use the camera to format your card using this file system.
  • Page 7: Installing The Camera On Your Windshield

    Installing the Camera 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, you should review the windshield mounting considerations (Mounting Considerations, page 2).
  • Page 8 4 Position the mount over the mounting location. TIP: The adhesive is extremely sticky. Avoid touching the adhesive to the windshield until the mount is properly positioned. 5 Press the mount firmly onto the windshield, and maintain pressure for 30 seconds. This helps to ensure the mount adhesive has proper contact with the windshield.
  • Page 9: Connecting The Camera To Vehicle Power

    The included lightweight power cable is designed to be routed out of sight. To hide the power cable, route it behind the vehicle trim along the windshield, doorframe, or dash. 3 Plug the Garmin Dash Cam power cable into the included vehicle power adapter. 4 Plug the vehicle power adapter into the power outlet in your vehicle.
  • Page 10: Setting The Camera Placement

    Gallery: Allows you to view and manage recorded videos (Viewing Videos, page 8). Garmin Drive App: Allows you to pair your camera with your smartphone and the Garmin Drive (Pairing with ™ Your Smartphone, page 15).
  • Page 11: Dash Cam Recording

    Dash Cam Recording NOTICE Some jurisdictions may prohibit or regulate recording audio and video, or taking photographs. Jurisdictions may require that all parties have knowledge of the recording and provide consent before you record audio and video or take photographs. It is your responsibility to know and comply with all laws, regulations, and any other restrictions in your jurisdiction.
  • Page 12: Parking Guard

    If you have an active Vault subscription, the camera 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. Enabling or Disabling Parking Guard Select an option: •...
  • Page 13: Saving Unsaved Video Footage

    You can view and transfer videos by connecting the memory card or the device to your computer (Connecting the Camera to Your Computer, page 10). Go to garmin.com/dashcamvideos for more information. The videos are sorted into several folders. NOTE: Unsaved videos and Travelapse videos are not available when the option to promptly delete unsaved...
  • Page 14: Connecting The Camera To Your Computer

    Connecting the Camera to Your Computer You can connect the camera to your computer to install software updates or transfer videos to your computer. NOTE: The power cable included with your device is intended for power only, and it cannot be used to connect to your computer.
  • Page 15: Forward Collision Warning System

    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. The FCWS feature alerts you when the device detects that there is not a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
  • Page 16: 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.
  • Page 17: 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) or the Garmin Drive app 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 18: Controlling The Camera Using Voice Commands

    Changing the Wake Word By default, your dash camera's voice control activates when you say OK, Garmin. You can change the wake word at any time. This can be useful if you have more than one Garmin device with voice control features.
  • Page 19: Pairing With Your Smartphone

    You can use the Garmin Drive app to connect your camera to a Wi‑Fi network. While connected to a Wi‑Fi network, your camera automatically uploads full-resolution videos to the Vault when it detects an incident. You can also connect to your camera remotely using the Garmin Drive app to view a live video feed (Viewing the Live View Camera Feed, page 16).
  • Page 20: Vault Storage

    (Constant Power Cable, page 23). You can view the live camera feed using the Live View feature in the Garmin Drive app. You can connect directly to your paired camera using Bluetooth technology, or you can connect remotely using a Wi‑Fi network.
  • Page 21: Editing And Exporting A Video

    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 22: Camera Settings In The Garmin Drive App

    Format SD Card: Formats the memory card and deletes all videos and data on the card. Help: Opens the product support page for the device. Restore: Restores the device to factory default settings and unpairs the device from the Garmin Drive app. Forget Device: Unpairs the device from the Garmin Drive app.
  • Page 23: Settings

    Go Alert: Turns on or off the go alert display and audible alerts when traffic starts moving (Go Alert, page 13). Lane Departure: Adjusts the lane boundary settings (Lane Departure Warning System, page 12). Garmin Red Light Cameras: Adjusts the audible red light camera alerts. Settings...
  • Page 24: Display And Volume Settings

    Reset: Restores all settings to the factory default values and unpairs the camera from the Garmin Drive app. This option does not delete recorded videos. To delete all videos on your memory card, you can format the...
  • Page 25: Device Information

    1 Wipe the lens with a non-scratch lens cloth, optionally dampened with isopropyl alcohol. 2 Allow the lens to air dry. Product Updates On your computer, install Garmin Express (www.garmin.com/express). This provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices: • Software updates • Product registration Setting Up Garmin Express 1 Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
  • Page 26: Garmin Support Center

    Updating Your Device Using the Garmin Drive App The Garmin Drive app notifies you when a software update is available for your device. You can also check for updates at any time. 1 From the Garmin Drive app, select your camera.
  • Page 27: Appendix

    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. Issues with engine performance or acceleration could result in an accident, leading to property damage, personal injury, or death.
  • Page 28: Time Switch

    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 29: 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. Parking Mode Cable Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    My camera feels warm while it is operating Garmin cameras are designed for the automotive environment. It is normal and expected for the products to become warm or hot and remain safe for use in warm climates with full sun exposure. The temperature of the device itself can exceed the specified maximum operating ambient temperature for the device and remain safe for use.
  • Page 31: My Video Recordings Are Choppy Or Incomplete

    • For the best camera and video results, use a high-quality memory card with a speed rating of class 10 or higher. Go to garmin.com/dashcamcards to view a list of recommended memory cards. A slower memory card may not record video quickly enough.
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  • Page 33 Always maintain awareness of your road. Garmin does not assume any responsibility for any surroundings and do not stare at the display or become fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a distracted by the display.
  • Page 34 Declaration of Conformity • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Hereby, Garmin declares that this product is in compliance • Increase the separation between the equipment and the with the Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU receiver.
  • Page 35 Limited Warranty, (Underwriters Laboratories) and are not labeled as Limited then Garmin will, at its option: (i) repair the device using Power Source (LPS). In addition, Garmin reserves the right new parts or previously used parts that satisfy Garmin's...
  • Page 36 Garmin product (new or a Garmin Recertified replacement), or require you to ship your product to a Garmin Authorized Service facility in the country of original purchase or to a Garmin Authorized service facility in another country...
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