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Installing the Dash Camera Memory Card

Before the device can record video from the integrated dash 

camera, you must install a camera memory card. The camera 

requires a microSD

 memory card from 4 to 64 GB with a speed 

rating of class 10 or higher. You can use the included memory 

card, or you can purchase a compatible memory card from an 

electronics supplier.

1

Insert a memory card 

À

 into the camera memory card slot 

Á

.

NOTE: 

If you install the memory card into the incorrect slot, 

the camera cannot record video.

2

Press it in until it clicks.

Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power

 WARNING

This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the 

possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by 

battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct 

sunlight.

Before you use your device on battery power, you should charge 

it.

1

Plug the vehicle power cable 

À

 into the USB port on the 

device.

2

Press the mount 

Á

 onto the suction cup 

Â

 until it snaps into 

place.

3

Press the suction cup to the windshield, and flip the lever 

à

back toward the windshield.

4

Fit the tab on the top of the mount into the slot on the back of 

the device.

5

Press the bottom of the mount into the device until it clicks.

6

Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power 

outlet in your vehicle.

Turning the Device On or Off

• To turn the device on, press the power key, or connect the 

device to power.

• To put the device in power saving mode, press the power key 

while the device is on.
While in power saving mode, the screen is off and the device 

uses very little power, but it can wake instantly for use.

TIP: 

You can charge your device faster by putting it in power 

saving mode while charging the battery.

• To turn off the device completely, hold the power key until a 

prompt appears on the screen, and select 

Off

.

The prompt appears after five seconds. If you release the 

power key before the prompt appears, the device enters 

power saving mode.

Acquiring GPS Signals

When you turn on your navigation device, the GPS receiver 

must collect satellite data and establish the current location. 

in the status bar indicates the satellite signal strength. The time 

required to acquire satellite signals varies based on several 

factors, including how far you are from the location where you 

last used your navigation device, whether you have a clear view 

of the sky, and how long it has been since you last used your 

navigation device. The first time you turn on your navigation 

device, it may take several minutes to acquire satellite signals.

1

Turn on the device.

2

Wait while the device locates satellites.

3

If necessary, go outdoors to an open area, away from tall 

buildings and trees.

When 

 turns green, the device has acquired satellite signals 

and is ready for navigation.

Status Bar Icons

The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. The status 

bar icons display information about features on the device. You 

can select some icons to change settings or view additional 

information.

GPS signal status. Hold to view GPS accuracy and acquired 
satellite information (

Viewing GPS Signal Status

, page 22

).

Bluetooth

®

 technology status. Select to view the Bluetooth 

settings (

Bluetooth Settings

, page 18

).

Connected to hands-free calling. Select to place a phone call 
(

Hands-Free Calling

, page 16

).

Current time. Select to set the time (

Setting the Time

page 19

).

Battery charge level.

Connected to the Smartphone Link app. Select to view 
connected device and subscription information (

Pairing with 

Your Phone and Connecting to Smartphone Link

page 14

).

Temperature. Select to view the weather forecast (

Viewing 

the Weather Forecast

, page 17

).

Dash camera recording status. Select to view the dash cam 
video (

Dash Camera

, page 3

).

Using the On-Screen Buttons

On-screen buttons allow you to navigate the pages, menus, and 

menu options on your device.
• Select   to return to the previous menu screen.
• Hold   to quickly return to the main menu.
• Select   or   to scroll through lists or menus.
• Hold   or   to scroll faster.
• Select   to see a context-based menu of options for the 

current screen.

Adjusting the Volume

1

Select 

Volume

.

2

Select an option:
• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.
• Select   to mute the device.
• Select   for additional options.

2

Getting Started

Summary of Contents for DriveAssist 50

Page 1: ...Garmin DriveAssist 50 Owner s Manual February 2016 190 01923 00_0A...

Page 2: ...without the express permission of Garmin Garmin babyCam Garmin Connect Garmin DriveAssist Garmin Express Garmin Real Vision and myTrends are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These tradema...

Page 3: ...Avoiding Toll Stickers 8 Avoiding Road Features 8 Avoiding Environmental Zones 8 Custom Avoidances 8 Navigating Off Road 8 Finding and Saving Locations 8 Finding a Location Using the Search Bar 9 View...

Page 4: ...ettings 18 Setting a Simulated Location 18 Camera Settings 18 Backup Camera Settings 18 babyCam Settings 18 Bluetooth Settings 18 Disabling Bluetooth 19 Display Settings 19 Traffic Settings 19 Units a...

Page 5: ...latest available mapping data to ensure your device continues to calculate accurate and efficient routes to your destinations Garmin Express is available for Windows and Mac computers 1 On your comput...

Page 6: ...GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location in the status bar indicates the satellite signal strength The time required to acquire satellite signals varies based on se...

Page 7: ...er external storage location for permanent storage Videos and Photos on Your Computer page 3 Taking a Photo You can take still photographs with this device By default the device stores time and locati...

Page 8: ...cription Advanced Driving Assistance System Your device includes an advanced driving assistance system ADAS which uses the integrated dash camera to provide warnings and alerts about your driving envi...

Page 9: ...current location to one or more destinations The device calculates a recommended route to your destination based on the preferences you set including the route calculation mode Changing the Route Cal...

Page 10: ...is feature may not appear when the road or destination is obscured by weather vegetation or other obstructions This feature may not appear in very bright or dark environments Adding a Location to Your...

Page 11: ...a trip select Optimize Order Editing and Reordering Locations in a Trip 1 Select Apps Trip Planner 2 Select a saved trip 3 Select a location 4 Select an option To move the location up or down select a...

Page 12: ...l zone select Always Ask To always avoid environmental zones select Avoid To always allow environmental zones select Allow 3 Select Save Custom Avoidances Custom avoidances allow you select specific a...

Page 13: ...ching Within a Category After you have performed a search for a point of interest certain categories may display a Quick Search list that shows the last four destinations you selected 1 Select Where T...

Page 14: ...ies Coordinates 2 If necessary select and change the coordinate format or datum 3 Enter the latitude and longitude coordinates 4 Select View on Map Viewing Recently Found Locations Your device stores...

Page 15: ...e route or the road on which you are traveling Up Ahead page 11 Turns Displays a list of upcoming turns in your route Viewing Turns and Directions page 6 Trip Data Displays customizable trip data such...

Page 16: ...While navigating a route select Traffic The nearest upcoming traffic incident appears in a panel on the right side of the map 2 Select the traffic incident to view additional details Viewing Traffic o...

Page 17: ...oice Command NOTE Voice command is not available for all languages and regions and may not be available on all models NOTE Voice Activated Navigation may not achieve desired performance when in a nois...

Page 18: ...e Garmin DriveAssist device and your phone within 3 m 10 ft of each other 3 On the Garmin DriveAssist device select Settings Bluetooth and fill the Bluetooth check box 4 Select Search for Devices 5 On...

Page 19: ...ation categories and apps appears 5 Select an option To enable or disable a notification select the toggle switch next to the category or app name To add an app to the list select Smartphone Link Smar...

Page 20: ...oice command say Play Message NOTE This option is available only when the selected language supports the voice command feature and appears in the map tool To perform additional actions such as dismiss...

Page 21: ...The weather icon changes to show weather in the vicinity such as rain snow and thunderstorms 1 Select Apps Weather 2 If necessary select a city 3 Select Weather Radar Viewing Weather Alerts Before yo...

Page 22: ...following too closely to the vehicle in front of you Forward Collision Warning System page 4 Forward Collision Sensitivity Allows you to set the sensitivity of the forward collision warning A higher...

Page 23: ...ompts Text Language Sets all on screen text to the selected language NOTE Changing the text language does not change the language of user entered data or map data such as street names Keyboard Languag...

Page 24: ...ball on the suction cup Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield 1 Flip the lever on the suction cup toward you 2 Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power...

Page 25: ...ve or volume and not as a portable device Windows versions prior to Windows XP Service Pack 3 use USB mass storage mode My device does not appear as either a portable device or a removable drive or vo...

Page 26: ...s connected to your computer as a removable drive or volume you must safely disconnect your device from your computer to avoid data loss If your device is connected to your Windows computer as a porta...

Page 27: ...rmin Connect 14 Garmin Express registering the device 1 updating software 1 Garmin Live Services 15 subscribing to 15 Garmin Real Vision 6 geocaching 10 going home 5 GPS 2 22 H hands free phone calls...

Page 28: ...aps 11 traffic 12 13 19 adding subscriptions 13 alternate route 8 cameras 17 incidents 12 map 12 receiver 13 searching for delays 12 traffic cameras viewing 17 travel history 19 trip information 12 re...

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