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3

Plug the small end of the USB cable into the micro-USB port 

Á

 on the camera.

NOTICE

Use only the included micro-USB cable or another cable with 

a straight micro-USB connector. Do not use a micro-

USB cable with an right-angle connector. A right-angle 

connector may cause damage to the recessed micro-

USB port.

4

Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB wall charger 

or a computer USB port.

NOTE: 

For the best results, a USB wall charger that provides 

at least a 2 A power output is recommended. Many 

USB power adapters for smartphones or tablets may be 

compatible.
When you connect the device to a power source, one status 

LED 

Â

 turns solid red.

5

Charge the battery.
It takes approximately two hours to charge the battery to 80% 

capacity, and approximately three hours to fully charge the 

battery. When the battery is fully charged, the red status LED 

turns off.

Turning On the Camera

Hold 

POWER

.

The status LEDs flash green when the camera is on.

Turning Off the Camera

NOTICE

To prevent loss of data, always turn off the camera before 

removing the battery.

NOTE: 

You cannot turn off the camera while recording video.

1

If necessary, move the recording switch backward to stop 

recording video.

2

Hold 

POWER

.

The camera saves your data and turns off.
If you need to remove the battery, wait until the screen and 

status LEDs turn off before removing the battery.

Turning the Camera On and Off Using the Recording 

Switch

You can use the recording switch to turn the camera on and 

immediately start recording video. If you turn the camera on 

using the recording switch, it turns off automatically when you 

stop the recording using the recording switch. This feature 

allows you to start and stop recording quickly, while 

automatically turning off the camera to conserve battery power 

when you are not recording.

NOTE: 

The camera does not turn off using the recording switch 

unless you use the recording switch to turn it on.

1

With the device turned off, move the recording switch 

forward.
The device turns on and starts recording video.

2

When you are finished recording, move the recording switch 

backward.
The device stops recording and turns off.

Home Screen Overview

The home screen provides at-a-glance details about the 

remaining memory card space and current settings of your 

device.

À

Displays the photo mode.

Á

Displays the sensor status and remaining battery capacity. Includes 
ANT+

®

 sensors, Bluetooth

®

, Wi

Fi, and GPS.

Â

Displays the video mode.

Ã

Displays the remaining memory card space for video recording.

Status Bar Icons

Icons appear at the top of the home screen.
• A flashing icon means the device is searching for a signal.
• A solid icon means the signal is acquired or the wireless 

device is connected.

GPS status

Wi

Fi technology status

Bluetooth technology status

ANT+ sensor status

Battery level

Main Menu

From the home screen, select   or   to scroll through the main 

menu.

Video Mode

: Sets the video shooting mode (

Video Modes

page 4

).

Photo Mode

: Sets the photo shooting mode (

Photo Modes

page 5

).

Lens Mode

: Enables one or both lenses, and sets the field of 

view (

Lens Modes

, page 4

).

Wireless

: Allows you to connect to other devices, including 

mobile devices, Bluetooth microphones and sensors, ANT+ 

sensors, and compatible Garmin devices and remotes.

Setup

: Allows you to set up camera features, change system 

settings, and view system information (

Setup Menu

page 13

).

Camera Mounts

Assembling the Tripod and Cradle

You can use the universal tripod cradle to attach the camera to 

the included tripod or a standard camera tripod.

2

Camera Mounts

Summary of Contents for VIRB 360

Page 1: ...VIRB 360 Owner sManual...

Page 2: ...emarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Android Google Google Cardboard and YouTube are trademarks of Google Inc Apple and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S...

Page 3: ...p Using Wi Fi Settings 7 Remote Viewfinder 7 App and Camera Settings 8 Garmin VIRB App Gallery 9 Connecting to a Wi Fi Network 10 Multiple Camera Network 11 Remote Control 11 Controlling Your VIRB Cam...

Page 4: ......

Page 5: ...ice out of direct sunlight 1 Slide the latch to open the battery compartment door 2 Insert the battery into the compartment 3 Close the battery compartment door and press it until it clicks Installing...

Page 6: ...lows you to start and stop recording quickly while automatically turning off the camera to conserve battery power when you are not recording NOTE The camera does not turn off using the recording switc...

Page 7: ...e camera into the cradle fitting the grooves in the side of the camera onto the teeth 2 Press the other side of the camera down until it clicks 3 Place the flanges on the bottom of the action cradle i...

Page 8: ...recording video The video is saved on the memory card as an mp4 file The G Metrix sensor data is saved on the memory card as a fit file Lens Modes The lens mode determines which lens or lenses the ca...

Page 9: ...photo or photos in the active photo mode after the default self timer expires Setting the Default Photo Self Timer page 5 To increase the self timer delay hold until the correct delay time appears on...

Page 10: ...data onto your video using gauges graphs and more You can play and share your edited videos to show your speed acceleration heart rate and other sensor data in real time G Metrix Data Your camera can...

Page 11: ...Garmin VIRB app Remote Viewfinder The remote viewfinder appears in the Garmin VIRB app while the app is connected to your camera Select to enable or change the pro settings Pro Settings page 7 Displa...

Page 12: ...he Facebook social network select Facebook select Sign in to Facebook and follow the on screen instructions to sign in to your Facebook account 4 Select one or more options to edit the broadcast detai...

Page 13: ...ly the highlights of an event 1 Connect your camera to the Garmin VIRB app 2 From the app viewfinder select Loop 3 Select the number of minutes of video to save 4 Start recording video The most recent...

Page 14: ...essing the video select an option To save the video to your mobile device select To share the video to a social network using an Apple device select To share the video to a social network using a devi...

Page 15: ...ld turn on the access point camera first followed by the other cameras The cameras connect automatically If you have additional VIRB cameras you can add them to the camera network Adding a Camera to t...

Page 16: ...B Type to switch between the Main VIRB and Extended VIRB modes 6 Repeat step 5 for each extended camera 7 After all of the cameras are connected select an option To start and stop recording on all of...

Page 17: ...card or format the memory card About Displays important software information your unit ID and regulatory and compliance information Formatting Your Memory Card NOTICE Erased data cannot be restored Y...

Page 18: ...keep it at room temperature until you are ready to use the camera again Viewing Regulatory and Compliance Information From the About menu select Regulatory Info Device Care NOTICE Avoid contact with c...

Page 19: ...al use especially while it is recording high resolution video or transmitting a Wi Fi signal Some G Metrix data is missing Some G Metrix data requires you to enable or pair sensors or use specific acc...

Page 20: ...rd mobile app 6 7 10 11 mounts 3 removing 3 tripod 2 multiple cameras 11 P photos 9 self timer 5 settings 5 8 taking 5 time lapse 9 Travelapse 9 viewing 9 playing video 9 power force 6 power key 2 R r...

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