Welcome. Precautions and notices

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1 Welcome Thank you for purchasing MiVue 358. This Quick Start Guide guides you through a successful setup and familiarises you with the basic skills of using the recorder. Precautions and notices For your own safety, do not operate the controls of the product while driving. A window mount is needed when using the recorder in a car. Make sure that you place the recorder in an appropriate place, so as not to obstruct the driver s view or deployment of airbags. Make sure that no object is blocking the camera lens and no reflective material appears near the lens. Please keep the lens clean. If the car s windscreen is tinted with a coating, it may impact the recording quality. 1

2 Getting to know the recorder Speaker Camera lens Status indicator Memory card slot Power key Mini-USB connector HD OUT connector Reset switch Menu key Up key OK key Down key Microphone

3 Inserting a memory card CAUTION: Do not apply pressure to the centre of the memory card. You have to insert a memory card before you can start recording. The recorder supports MicroSD cards with up to 3GB capacity. You are advised to use a Class 6 memory card with at least 8GB capacity. Hold the card (MicroSD) at the edges and gently insert it into the slot with the label facing the camera lens of your Navman Technology. To remove card, gently push the top edge of the card inwards to release it, and pull it out of the slot. Note: Navman Technology does not guarantee the product s compatibilities with MicroSD cards from all manufacturers. Note: Before you start recording, please format the MicroSD card to avoid malfunction caused by files not created by MiVue 358. You can format the card on your computer or on MiVue 358 (pressing the Menu key when recording is not in progress and then select the format feature). Using your recorder in a vehicle CAUTION: Select an appropriate location for mounting the device in a vehicle. Never place the device where the driver s field of vision is blocked. DO NOT insert or remove the memory card when operating the recorder. 3

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5 Use cable clips to secure the power cord so that it does not interfere while driving. To ensure the highest quality recordings, you are advised to place the recorder near the rear view mirror. Connecting to an external device For a better viewing experience, you can connect the recorder to an external viewing device that supports the High Definition (HD) feature via a HD cable (not supplied). Operating basics CAUTION: DO NOT remove or insert the memory card during recording. Connect the recorder to the car charger according to the installation instructions in the previous Using your recorder in a vehicle section. Turning the recorder ON and OFF Once the vehicle engine is started, the recorder automatically turns on. By default, the recording will start right after the recorder turns on. When the vehicle engine is shut down, the recorder automatically saves the recording. By default, the recorder will turn off immediately. To manually turn the recorder on and off, press and hold the Power key. 5

6 Setting the date and time To make sure of the correct date and time for your recordings, please check the date and time settings before you begin recording. 1. Press the Menu key to access the Settings menu.. Select Date / Time and press the OK key. 3. Use the and keys to adjust the value and press the OK key. 4. Repeat Step 3 until all fields have been changed. Recording mode Continuous recording When you connect the car charger to the cigarette lighter in the car, the recorder will start continuous recording automatically. The recording may be divided into several video clips; recording will not stop between video clips. The recorder automatically stops and saves the recording when the vehicle engine is shut down. If you want to stop recording manually, press the key. Note: If continuous recording is ongoing and when the card has run out of memory, new video clips will replace the old ones. Emergency recording By default, if an event happens, such as sudden impact, high-speed driving, an overturn or an accidental crash, the G sensor will prompt the recorder to start an Emergency recording. The Emergency recording means to record 1 file instead of several video clips. To manually start an Emergency recording while normal recording, press the OK key. 6

7 Manual recording You can manually start the recording at any time by pressing the OK key. To stop recording, press the key. Camera mode 1. If the recording is in progress, press the key to stop recording.. When ready, press the key to take the photo. Playback mode 1. If the recording is in progress, press the key to stop recording.. Press the Menu key to access the Settings menu. 3. Select File Playback and press the OK key. 4. Select the desired type and press the OK key. The types include: Video (normal recordings) Emergency ( Emergency recordings) Photo 5. Select the desired file from the list and press the OK key. System settings To customize the system settings, press the Menu key (when recording is not in progress). Item File Playback Date / Time Description Plays videos and photos. Sets the system date and time. 7

8 Item Time Stamp Resolution LCD Standby Record Voice Beep Record upon Power-on Video Clip Length Motion Detection G-Sensor Sensitivity Power-off Delay Language File Deletion Format Restore to Defaults Description Shows or hides time and date in the recordings. Sets the image resolution. Sets the timer for the LCD to turn off automatically (in specified time) after recording starts. Sets if you want to include sounds in the recordings. Enables or disables the system's notification sound. Enables or disables the recorder to start recording automatically once it is powered on. Sets the length of each video clip for a continuous recording. When enabled, the recorder will start recording automatically when it detects any movement. When enabled, the G sensor will prompt the recorder to start recording automatically if an event happens. You can change the sensitivity level of the G sensor. Sets if you want the recorder to turn off in 10 seconds after it is powered off. Sets the language of the recorder. Deletes the file(s). Formats your memory card. (Note that all data will be erased.) Restores the system settings to factory defaults. Revision: R00 (9/01) Trademarks All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Disclaimer Specifications and documents are subject to change without notice. Navman Technology does not warrant this document is error-free. Navman Technology assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions, or discrepancies between the device and the documents. Notes Not all models are available in all regions. Depending upon the specific model purchased, the color and look of your device and accessories may not exactly match the graphics shown in this document. 8