Mio MiVue 358 manual

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    1 Table of Contents Precautions and notice s ........................................................................................... 3  Getting to know the recorder ................................................................................. 4  Front and rear components ................................................................[...]

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    2 About the charger ......................................................................................... 15  About the battery .......................................................................................... 16 [...]

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    3 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 c ar. Make sure that you place the recorder in an appropriate plac e, so as not to obstruct the driver’s view or deployment of airbags.  Make sure that no object is blocking the [...]

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    4 Getting to know the recorder Front and rear components 2 5 4 7 6 3 1 Name Description  Camera lens Make sure that no object is blocking the camera lens and no reflective material appears near the lens.  Speaker Provides sound alerts.  OK key Acts as the ENTER button. (This key’s function may vary on different screens.)  Down key Mov[...]

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    5 Name Description  Menu key Enters the Settings menu. Returns to the previous screen.  Status indicator Glows in green when the recorder is tur ned ON. Glows in red when recording is in progress. Side compon ents 4 5 2 1 3 6 Name Description  Mini-USB connector Connects to the charger.  HD OUT connector Connects to an external device.[...]

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    6 Name Description  Reset switch Restarts the recorder.  Memory card slot Data is recorded to a MicroSD card. Note: You are advised to use a Class 6 memory card with at least 8GB capacity.  Power key Press and hold this key to tu rn ON and OFF the recorde r.  Microphone Receives sounds. Inserting a memory card CAUTION: Do not apply pres[...]

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    7 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 prod uct’s compatibilities with M icroSD cards fro m all manufacturers. Note: Before you start recordin g, please format the MicroSD card to avoid malfun ction caused by f iles not created by Mi[...]

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    8 3 1 2 2 2 1 Use cable clips to secure the po wer cord so that it does not interfere while driving. To ensure the highest qual ity recordings, you are advised to place the recorder near the rear view mirror. 5 6 3 4[...]

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    9 Connecting t o an exter nal devic e For a better viewing exper ience, you can conn e ct 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 wh ile recording. Connect the recorder to the ca r charger accord ing to [...]

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    10 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 ci garette light er in the car, the re corder will start continuous re cording automati cally. The record ing may be divided into several video clip[...]

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    11 Camera mode The recorder allows you to take a photo. 1. If the recording is in progress, press t he ▼ key to stop recording. 2. When ready, press the ▼ key to take the photo. Playback mode To play the latest video recordings: 1. If the recording is in progress, press t he ▼ key to stop recording. 2. Press the ▲ key to display the video l[...]

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    12 Note: To play MiVue 358 videos on your computer, pl ease make sure that you have downloaded and installed Quick Time Player on your computer. File management CAUTION: Deleted files cannot be recovered. Make sure to back up your files before deletion. To delete files: 1. If the recording is in progress, press t he ▼ key to stop recording. 2. Pr[...]

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    13 Item Description Time Stamp Shows or hides time and date in the recordings. Resolution Sets the image resolution. LCD Standby Sets the timer for the LCD to turn off automatically (i n specified time) afte r recording starts. Record Voice Sets if you want to include sounds in the recordings. Beep Enables or disables system notificatio n sounds. R[...]

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    14 Caring for your device Taking good care of your devi ce will ensure trouble-free operation and reduce the risk of damage.  Keep your device away from exces siv e moisture and extreme temperatures.  Avoid exposing your device to direct sunlig ht or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time.  Do not place anything on top of yo[...]

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    15  To discourage theft, do not leave the dev ice and accesso ries in pla in view in an unattended vehicle.  Overheating may damage the device. Regulatory information Safety precautions About charging  Use only the charger supplied with your device. Use of another type of charg er will result in malfunction and/or dang er.  This product[...]

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    16  Do not attempt to service the unit. There are no serviceable parts inside. Replace the unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture. About the battery  Use a specified battery in the equipment.  CAUTION: This unit contains a non-replaceable i nternal Lithium Ion battery. The battery can burst or explode, relea sing hazardous che[...]