background image

The device can record audio using the integrated microphone 

while recording video. You can turn audio recording on or off at 

any time.

Select 

Settings

 > 

Camera

 > 

Record Audio

.

Taking a Photo

From the viewfinder, select  .
The device saves the photo to the memory card.

Travelapse

The Travelapse feature captures a fast-motion video of your trip, 

which allows you to share a short video of all the places you 

traveled. Recording Travelapse does not stop dash cam 

recording.

NOTE: 

Travelapse recording is not available when the option to 

promptly delete unsaved video is enabled (

Camera Settings

page 6

).

Recording a Travelapse Video

You can manually start and stop Travelapse recording at any 

time using the main menu or voice commands.

NOTE: 

The device continues to record regular dash cam 

footage while recording a Travelapse video.
• 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

.

◦ Say 

OK, Garmin

Stop Travelapse

.

Recording Videos While Parked

NOTICE

Due to privacy regulations, this feature is not available in all 

areas. It is your responsibility to know and comply with 

applicable laws and rights to privacy in your jurisdiction.

Before you can record videos while parked, you must connect 

your camera to the Dash Cam parking mode cable accessory 

(

Parking Mode Cable Wiring Diagram

, page 3

).

The parked video recording feature allows the camera to record 

video automatically while your vehicle is parked.

Select   > 

Settings

 > 

Camera

 > 

Record While Parked

.

When you turn off your vehicle, the camera enters parked 

recording mode and automatically records video each time the 

camera sensor detects motion.

Parking Mode Cable Wiring Diagram

Item

Wire Color

Wire Function

Black

Ground

Yellow

Battery 12 V

Red

Accessory 12 V

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.

1

Route the parking mode cable accessory to a location in the 

vehicle with constant power, switched power, and a ground 

connection.

2

Connect the 

BATT

 wire to a constant power source.

3

Connect the 

ACC

 wire to a switched power source.

4

Connect the 

GND

 wire to the bare metal of the vehicle's 

chassis using an existing bolt or screw.

5

Plug the parking mode cable accessory into the USB port on 

the camera.

Viewing Videos and Pictures

NOTE: 

The device stops recording and alerts are disabled while 

viewing videos or pictures.

1

Select   > 

Gallery

.

2

Select an option:

NOTE: 

Unsaved videos and Travelapse videos are not 

available when the option to promptly delete unsaved video is 

enabled (

Camera Settings

, page 6

).

• To view videos you saved, select 

Saved Videos

.

• To view parked videos you saved, select 

Parked Videos

.

• To view saved photos, select 

Pictures

.

• To view Travelapse videos, select 

Travelapse

.

• To view recent video footage that has not been saved, 

select 

Unsaved Videos

.

3

Select a video or photo.

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 6

).

1

Select   > 

Gallery

 > 

Unsaved Videos

.

2

Select a day and time.
The unsaved video for that timeframe starts playing.

3

Hold   or   to move backward or forward through the video.
While you hold the button, the device increases the speed at 

which it moves through the video. The timestamp appears in 

the lower-left corner of the video.

4

When you find the video footage you want to save, press   > 

Save

.

The device saves a three-minute video clip.

Deleting a Video or Photo

• While viewing a video, select   > 

Delete

 > 

Yes

.

• While viewing a photo, select   > 

Yes

.

Garmin VIRB

®

 App

The free Garmin VIRB app allows you to view and share 

recorded dash cam videos and photos on your smartphone. To 

download the Garmin VIRB app or for more information, go to 

garmin.com/VIRBapp

.

Viewing Videos and Photos in the Garmin VIRB App

1

From the app store on your mobile device, install the Garmin 

VIRB app.
For more information, go to 

garmin.com/VIRBapp

.

2

On your Garmin Dash Cam device, select 

Gallery

 > 

Share 

Gallery

.

3

On your smartphone, open the Garmin VIRB app.
The app searches for your Garmin Dash Cam device and 

connects automatically.

Viewing Videos and Pictures

3

Summary of Contents for DASH CAM 45

Page 1: ...GARMINDASHCAM 45 54 55 65W Owner sManual ...

Page 2: ...com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of this product Garmin the Garmin logo and VIRB are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries Garmin Dash Cam Garmin Express and Travelapse are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Apple is a trademark...

Page 3: ...otos on Your Computer 4 Connecting the Device to Your Computer 4 Driver Awareness Features and Alerts 4 Forward Collision Warning System 4 Forward Collision Warning System Performance Tips 5 Lane Departure Warning System 5 Lane Departure Warning Performance Tips 5 Go Alert 5 Red Light and Speed Cameras 5 Voice Control 5 Controlling the Camera Using Voice Commands 6 Turning Voice Control On or Off ...

Page 4: ......

Page 5: ...ct the camera to power 2 Select Settings Camera Format Card 3 Keep the camera connected to power until the formatting is complete When formatting is complete the camera displays a message and begins recording Removing the Memory Card NOTICE Removing the memory card while the device is turned on can result in a loss of data or damage to the device 1 Turn off the device 2 Press the card in until it ...

Page 6: ... NOTE When the device is connected to an ignition switched power outlet it turns off automatically when you turn off the vehicle Hold for 3 seconds The device turns off Dash Cam Recording NOTICE Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit use of this device It is your responsibility to know and comply with applicable laws and rights to privacy in jurisdictions where you plan to use this device The das...

Page 7: ...ily injury 1 Route the parking mode cable accessory to a location in the vehicle with constant power switched power and a ground connection 2 Connect the BATT wire to a constant power source 3 Connect the ACC wire to a switched power source 4 Connect the GND wire to the bare metal of the vehicle s chassis using an existing bolt or screw 5 Plug the parking mode cable accessory into the USB port on ...

Page 8: ...rites the oldest unsaved video when the storage space for unsaved videos is full Connecting the Device to Your Computer You can view videos and photos on your computer using a micro USB cable 1 Plug the small end of the micro USB cable into the port on the device 2 Plug the larger end of the micro USB cable into a port on your computer Depending on your computer operating system the device appears...

Page 9: ...ay prevent the LDWS feature from detecting lane departures The LDWS feature provides alerts only when your vehicle speed exceeds 65 km h 40 mph The LDWS feature does not provide alerts on certain types of roads such as highway ramps or merging lanes The LDWS feature may not function properly if the camera is incorrectly aligned The LDWS feature may not function properly if the camera placement set...

Page 10: ...n the card Video Resolution Settings You can change the video resolution on your camera Resolution is the height of the video in pixels Higher resolution video settings require more memory card space than lower resolution settings Select Settings Camera Resolution 1440p 30fps Records video in 1440p resolution at 30 frames per second NOTE This option is available only for the 54 55 65W product mode...

Page 11: ...ngs menu scroll to the bottom of the menu 2 Select System 3 Select Regulatory Restarting the Device You can restart your device if it stops functioning Hold the power key for 12 seconds Specifications Operating temperature range From 20 to 55 C from 4 to 131 F Charging temperature range From 0 to 45 C from 32 to 113 F Memory card Class 10 or higher microSDHC from 4 to 64 GB Garmin Dash Cam 45 wire...

Page 12: ...r location with less wireless interference or try transferring videos to the smartphone Editing and Sharing a Video page 4 Transfer important recordings to a computer or smartphone and format the memory card Formatting the Memory Card page 1 If the device displays a memory card error alert first try formatting the memory card Formatting the Memory Card page 1 and then if necessary replace the memo...

Page 13: ...ring the device 7 updating software 7 L lane departure warning system LDWS 5 M memory card 1 7 installing 1 microSD card 1 7 mounting windshield 1 P parking mode cable 3 photos viewing 3 4 power key 2 product registration 7 proximity points alerts settings 6 R red light cameras 5 registering the device 7 resetting device 7 resolution 6 S settings 6 setup 2 software updating 7 version 7 speed camer...

Page 14: ...support garmin com September 2019 190 02164 00_0D ...

Reviews: