• Multi-camera support
• Update software and features
The VIRB Edit application is available for Windows
®
and Mac
®
for more information.
Device Information
Camera Setup
NOTICE
From the main menu, select .
Voice Control
: Allows you to use your camera by saying words
and commands (
).
Record Light
: Turns the recording light on or off.
Tone Volume
: Adjusts the volume of camera tones.
Playback Volume
: Adjusts the video playback volume.
Orientation
: Sets the camera to capture correctly oriented video
and photos with the screen facing up or down (
).
Microphone
: Enables the internal or external microphone.
TIP:
If wind noise is an issue when recording video, you can
select Off to record video without audio.
Inverting the Camera Orientation
You can change the camera orientation of your device to easily
access the keys during an activity. Some mounting
configurations require you to change the camera orientation. For
example, if using a chest mount while cycling, you can mount
the camera upside down and tilt it upward to compensate for
forward lean.
1
From the main menu, select >
Orientation
.
2
Select an option:
• To automatically set the camera orientation, select
Auto
.
NOTE:
After recording starts, the camera orientation is set
and cannot be automatically adjusted.
• To manually set the camera orientation, select
Right Side
Up
or
Upside Down
.
System Settings
From the main menu, select >
System
.
Regulatory Info
: Displays regulatory and compliance
information.
GPS
: Enables the camera to receive GPS satellite signals.
NOTE:
Your camera records GPS position data at all times
when GPS is on. This data is not collected by Garmin.
Language and Region
: Sets the on-screen text language, units
of measure, and video standard (
).
Date and Time
: Sets the time and date formats (
).
Auto Off
: Turns off the camera automatically when it has not
been used for five minutes.
External Power
: Sets the camera to turn on when connected to
external power, or enter charging mode automatically. In
charging mode, the screen and all other features turn off
(
).
TIP:
You can use this setting to keep the camera turned off
while connected to power, especially when used with Auto
Off enabled.
Reset
: Restores the default settings. You can use the Settings
option to clear all user data, or the Factory Reset option to
restore all settings to the factory default values.
Format Card
: Erases all data from the installed memory card
(
).
About
: Displays important software information and your unit ID.
Date and Time Settings
From the main menu, select >
System
>
Date and Time
.
Time Format
: Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour or a
24-hour format.
Date Format
: Sets the device to show dates in a MM/DD/YY or
a DD/MM/YY format.
Time
: Sets the time manually or automatically based on your
GPS position.
Time Zone
: Sets the time zone for the device. When you set the
time automatically, the time zone is set based on your GPS
position.
Daylight Saving
: Indicates whether daylight saving time is
observed in your region. The Automatic option sets daylight
saving automatically based on your GPS position.
Erasing Your Memory Card
NOTICE
Erased data cannot be restored.
You can erase all photos, videos, and other data on the memory
card installed in your device.
From the main menu, select >
System
>
Format Card
>
Yes
.
Viewing Regulatory and Compliance Information
From the system settings, select
Regulatory Info
.
Display Settings
From the main menu, select Display.
Viewfinder
: Sets the viewfinder mode (
).
Screen Timeout
: Sets the length of time before the screen turns
off and enters standby mode.
Lock Screen
: Locks the touchscreen to prevent inadvertent
screen touches.
Brightness
: Adjusts the screen brightness.
Viewfinder Modes
You can use the viewfinder to set up shots, view status
information, or view data from the device sensors. Sensor
information appears as a grouping of data fields, charts, or
graphs, and provides real-time and historical views of the sensor
data recorded on the device.
From the main menu, select
Display
>
Viewfinder
>
Mode
.
Preview
: Displays the camera viewfinder and provides
additional options.
Grid
: Turns on grid lines to frame and balance your shot in
preview mode.
Overexposure
: Highlights overexposed areas of the shot in
preview mode.
Speed
: Displays the current speed, average speed, and
maximum speed.
NOTE:
All minimum, maximum, and average data resets
after you turn off the device.
Distance
: Displays the total distance traveled.
Elevation
: Displays the current elevation, elevation graph, and
time scale.
Device Care
NOTICE
Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can
damage plastic components and finishes.
Device Information
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