Battery/External Power-Related
1. Can I use an External Power Pack to charge my camera's battery or extend
its battery life?
Answer:
Yes, portable, external power packs may be used to charge the dash
camera through the DC IN port at the top of the bracket. If purchasing an
external power pack, one should note the following:
1. Power consumption: 350mAh (screen off); 430mAh (screen on)
2. 5V/1A power banks may be used (6000 mAh: ~10 hrs; 10,000 mAh: ~16 hrs;
21,000 mAh: ~32 hrs)
3. Warranty will not cover use, misuse or act of negligence if dash camera
becomes inoperable with an external power pack.
2. If my camera's battery is not charged or no longer works, will the camera
continue to record?
Answer
: Yes, this dash camera will operate properly when direct power is
connected to the power port on the top of the camera. Battery life and life
expectancy is not a concern and the camera will continue recording.
Troubleshoot if Manually Recording/Take Pictures off of direct power:
If attempting to record Manually and the power has died, the battery is not fully
charged. The camera will record for up to 10-15 minutes depending on usage,
less, specifically, if taking pictures in Photo Mode. The battery should be re-
charged by plugging the Vehicle Power Cable into the power port at the top of the
camera. A red LED light will glow on the left side of the camera (when facing the
viewscreen; top-most LED with the battery icon next to it). The battery is fully
charged when the red light is no longer lit.
External Power Packs may be used to extend battery charge through the power
port, however these may void the camera warranty. See Question 1 in
Battery/External Power-Related section.
3. Can I charge the camera battery (or Record) using a USB connection?
Answer:
Yes, you may use the supplied USB cable or another USB-A to mini-B
cable to charge the camera battery; this can be done through the power port at
the top of the camera if recording (power On). The larger USB-A connection can
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