5. Taking Care Of Your Dash Cam System
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5.2
MicroSD card
5.2.1 Regular formatting
Formatting the microSD card* allows the dash cam to store important footage efficiently and
securely. Format once every 2 weeks to maintain optimal performance of the microSD card.
NOTE
: Formatting the microSD card will remove all recordings saved onto the card. Transfer important
recordings to your personal computer before formatting.
5.2.1.1
Formatting on device
1.)
Press the
MENU
button
2.)
Go to
General Settings
3.)
Scroll down and select F
ormat SD-Card
4.)
Click Yes to proceed with format
5.2.1.1
Formatting on Windows PC
1.)
Place microSD card into memory card adapter* or card reader*
2.)
Insert into appropriate port on personal computer
3.)
When microSD card is successfully inserted, the external drive will appear under
“
Removable disks”
4.)
Right click for
“Format…”
option
5.)
Click “
Start”
to proceed with format
5.2.1.2
Formatting on Mac PC
1.)
Place microSD card into memory card adapter* or card reader*.
2.)
Insert into appropriate port on personal computer.
3.)
Go to Launchpad and search for “
Disk Utility”.
4.)
When microSD card is successfully inserted, the external drive will appear the left of
“
Disk Utility”
dialog box.
5.)
Select the “
Erase”
tab on top.
6.)
Click the “
Erase
” option on bottom right to proceed with format.
*MicroSD card and accessories are not included in package. See section 1.3 (
Items included in package
)
on page 1 for a list of items included in package.
NOTE
: Do not remove the microSD card while formatting otherwise damages to the microSD card and /
or dash cam may occur.
5.2.2 Swapping microSD cards
Constant overwriting cycles can inhibit recordings from being saved securely on the microSD
card
#
. It is highly recommended for users to rotate between microSD cards to ensure that
recordings are securely and efficiently stored onto the microSD card.
#
This device requires a memory card that is class 6 or higher. Please format the microSD card before
initial use.
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