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Caution

   Depending on the make and model of your car, 

the power may be constantly supplied to the dash 

cam even with the ignition turned off. Installation 

of the device to a continuously powered 12V out-

let could result in vehicle battery drainage. 

   This device is designed to record video while the 

vehicle is in operation. The quality of the video 

might be affected by weather conditions and the 

road environment such as day or night, presence 

of street lighting, entering/exiting tunnels, and 

the surrounding temperature. 

    THINKWARE is NOT responsible for the loss of any 

recorded video during operation. 

  Although designed to withstand high impact of 

car collision, THINKWARE does NOT guarantee  

recording of accidents where the impact may 

cause the device to be damaged.

  Keep the windshield and camera lens clean for 

optimal video quality. Particles and substances 

on the camera lens or windshield may reduce the 

quality of the recorded videos. 

  The specified operating temperature of this prod-

uct is 14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C) and storage 

temperature is -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C). Ensure 

that the device is kept within these temperature 

ranges; otherwise, the device may not function as 

designed and at extreme temperatures, perma-

nent physical damage can result which is not cov-

ered by warranty.

  Avoid placing the device under direct sunlight. 
  Avoid using the device in extreme conditions 

where the Product is exposed to high temperature 

and/or humidity. 

  Only use genuine accessories and peripherals 

from THINKWARE or authorized THINKWARE deal-

er. THINKWARE does not warrant the safety and 

compatibility from use of peripherals from other 

manufacturers. Use genuine parts supplied by 

THINKWARE. 

  Do not apply excessive force when pushing the 

buttons on the device. 

  Do not clean the Product using chemical cleaner 

or solvents as it may damage plastic components. 

Use soft, clean, dry fabric to gently wipe the Prod-

uct.

  Do not place or store the device where it can be 

accessible by children and pets. 

  Do not disassemble the Product as it will void prod-

uct warranty and may also damage the product.

  Handle with care. Drop, shock, and mishandling 

the Product may result in malfunction and/or 

damage to the device. 

  Do not operate this device while driving. 
  Install this device in a location where it has unob-

structed view of the road but does not interfere 

with the driver’s view. Check with your State and 

Municipal laws before mounting to the wind-

shield. 

  The device and/or installation items have moving 

parts and may shift in extreme road conditions 

such as unpaved road. Check frequently to ensure 

the device is positioned as instructed in this guide. 

  Do not operate or handle power cable with wet 

hands. 

  Do not use a damaged power cable. 
  Keep the power cable away from heaters or other 

hot objects. 

  Check that power cable with correct connector is 

used and the connections are secure and firmly in 

place. 

  Do not pull, insert, or bend the power cable using 

excessive force. 

  Do not place heavy objects on the device and the 

power cable.

  Do not modify or cut the power cable. 
  THINKWARE does not guarantee that devices or 

peripherals not authorized by THINKWARE will be 

compatible with its Product. 

  Do not attempt to insert foreign objects into the 

device or power cable.

  Do not spill or spray liquid into the device as it may 

cause malfunction, fire, or electric shock.

  This device is intended to be used inside the vehi-

cle only.

Summary of Contents for FA10

Page 1: ...ot be available depending on installation driving conditions and vehicle type The video quality might vary for each device as a result of installed firmware The device DOES NOT guarantee video recordi...

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Page 3: ...ing the Device Power On Off 9 2 2 Road Safety Warning Optional Accessory 10 2 3 Recorded Files 11 2 4 Recording Videos While Driving 12 2 5 Recording Videos While Parked 13 2 6 Manual Recording 14 2 7...

Page 4: ...dents as built in impact sensor may not be activated due to combination of user settings and the level of impact during the collision FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules O...

Page 5: ...m use of peripherals from other manufacturers Use genuine parts supplied by THINKWARE Do not apply excessive force when pushing the buttons on the device Do not clean the Product using chemical cleane...

Page 6: ...consumable Quick Start Guide Warranty User Manual stored in the MicroSD card 1 Getting Started This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices Shielded cables must be used with th...

Page 7: ...icrophone Records audio along with video 6 Memory Card Slot Location for the MicroSD memory card 7 Operation Status LED Indicates the device operating status 8 External GPS Antenna Connect the externa...

Page 8: ...d is a consumable item it should be replaced periodically THINKWARE shall NOT be responsible for any problems and or damages that may occur from not using genuine or authorized parts and accessories I...

Page 9: ...rds B until it clicks into place Remove the protective film from the camera lens 1 5 Vehicle Installation 1 5 2 Installing the Device Clean the area on the windshield where the dash cam will be instal...

Page 10: ...gVehicle Battery Discharge Depending on the make and model of your car the power may be supplied to the dash cam even with the ignition turned off This may result in vehicle battery discharge Some veh...

Page 11: ...tions 02 2 Basic Operations 2 1 Turning the Device Power On Off Once connected to the vehicle the device will automatically turn on and off with vehicle ignition Power cable for vehicle Red Light ON O...

Page 12: ...sult in poor or blocked GPS reception Other electronic devices and or equipment may interfere with GPS signal if placed too close to the dash cam Cautions Road SafetyWarning Using GPS and database saf...

Page 13: ...te oldest file in the memory card once the memory is full However event recording and manual recording videos are stored in separate locations and will be protected from file overwriting 2 3 Recorded...

Page 14: ...the G Sensor You can change these levels in the user configuration 2 4 1 Continuous Recording Mode Videos are recorded in 1 minute segments and saved as files in the MicroSD card under the folder nam...

Page 15: ...cordingVideosWhile Parked 2 5 1 Motion Detection Recording When the dash cam detects motion while parked it will immediately store the previous 10 seconds prior to the activation of motion detection s...

Page 16: ...l recording mode to capture scenery and or places while driving This feature can also be used to save video as witness where the installed vehicle is not directly involved in an accident Video files s...

Page 17: ...tomatically after the upgrade has been completed Make sure your device is always up to date with latest firmware Please check back frequently atTHINKWARE website www thinkware com for the latest firmw...

Page 18: ...m PCViewer is included in the MicroSD card within the package Please checkTHINKWARE homepage www thinkware com for the latest Dash Cam PCViewer application Insert the MicroSD card into the PC 3 1 1 In...

Page 19: ...10Yosemite Cautions 3 1 2 Select the Device Drive for FA10 Click File from menu and select the drive for the portable storage drive for the connected MicroSD card Select any file from the list to load...

Page 20: ...Sec Rewinds the current file being played by 10 seconds If selected it continues to rewind by 10 seconds Play Pause Plays the recorded file temporarily pauses playback Stop Stops the file being playe...

Page 21: ...wVideo Playlist Select appropriate folder Continuous Recording Incident Recording Manual Recording Parking Motion Parking Incident to see the playlist for each recording mode Continuous Recording Play...

Page 22: ...e It is recommended that you set the sensitivity according to vehicle type High sensitivity setting is recommended for cars with softer ride such as luxury sedans while low sensitivity setting is reco...

Page 23: ...daylight saving time Speed unit Sets the unit for the vehicle speed Speed Stamp Sets vehicle speed information tracked by GPS to be shown or hidden directly on video Road SafetyWarning Sets the audibl...

Page 24: ...Mode Optional hardwiring cable and installation are required for continuous supply of power when vehicle ignition is off Audio Recording Camera 2 12M Pixels 1 5 78 CMOS Viewing angle Approximately 130...

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