Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................... 1
Camera Overview ....................................................................... 1
Status LEDs ........................................................................... 1
Installing the Memory Card and Battery ..................................... 1
Charging the Battery ................................................................... 1
Turning On the Camera .............................................................. 2
Turning Off the Camera ......................................................... 2
Turning the Camera On and Off Using the Recording
Switch
.................................................................................... 2
Viewfinder Overview ................................................................... 2
Status Bar Icons ..................................................................... 2
Opening the Camera Case ......................................................... 2
Camera Case ......................................................................... 3
Installing an Anti-Fog Desiccant Pack ................................... 3
Attaching the Device to the Mount .............................................. 4
Voice Control .................................................................. 4
Turning Voice Control On or Off ................................................. 4
Controlling the Camera Using Voice Commands ....................... 4
Voice Control Tips ...................................................................... 4
Video ................................................................................ 4
Recording a Video ...................................................................... 4
Video Settings ............................................................................. 4
Video Modes .......................................................................... 5
Field of View Settings ............................................................ 5
Setting the Video Format ....................................................... 5
Pro Settings ........................................................................... 5
Video Mode Specifications ..................................................... 6
Pausing Video Recording Automatically ..................................... 6
Recording a Video Loop ............................................................. 6
Connecting a Cabled External Microphone or Audio Source ..... 6
Photos ............................................................................. 7
Taking a Photo ............................................................................ 7
Photo Settings ............................................................................ 7
Photo Modes .......................................................................... 7
Photo Exposure Types ........................................................... 7
Taking a Delayed Photo ............................................................. 7
Time-Lapse Photos and Video ...................................... 7
Recording a Time-Lapse Video .................................................. 8
Taking Time-Lapse Photos ......................................................... 8
Taking Extended Time-Lapse Photos ........................................ 8
Taking Time-Lapse Photos at Night ........................................... 8
Capturing a Road Trip Using the Travelapse Feature ................ 8
Presets ............................................................................ 9
Saving a Preset .......................................................................... 9
Applying a Preset ........................................................................ 9
Copying Presets to Another Camera .......................................... 9
Managing Presets ....................................................................... 9
Playback .......................................................................... 9
Viewing Videos and Photos ........................................................ 9
Filtering Videos and Photos ................................................... 9
Marking Favorite Photos and Videos .......................................... 9
Deleting Videos or Photos .......................................................... 9
Wirelessly Playing Video on Another Device ............................ 10
External Displays ...................................................................... 10
Connecting to an HDMI® Display ........................................ 10
Connecting to a Composite Video Display .......................... 10
G-Metrix ......................................................................... 10
G-Metrix Data ........................................................................... 10
Remote Operation and Garmin VIRB Mobile App ..... 10
Operating the Camera Using the Garmin VIRB App ................ 10
Wi‑ Fi Networks and Devices ..................................................... 11
Setting Up a Wi
‑Fi Access Point
.......................................... 11
Connecting to a Wi‑ Fi Network ............................................ 11
ANT+ Devices and VIRB Remote ............................................. 11
Controlling a VIRB Camera Using ANT+ Wireless
Technology
.......................................................................... 11
Enabling the Remote Wake Up Feature .............................. 11
Controlling Multiple VIRB Cameras Using ANT+ Wireless
Technology .......................................................................... 12
ANT+ Sensors ............................................................... 12
Pairing ANT+ Sensors .............................................................. 12
Removing Paired ANT+ Sensors ......................................... 12
Bluetooth Devices ........................................................ 12
Connecting a Wireless External Microphone ............................ 12
Connecting an OBD-II Device ................................................... 12
Removing Paired Bluetooth Devices ........................................ 12
VIRB Edit ....................................................................... 12
Device Information ....................................................... 13
Camera Setup ........................................................................... 13
Inverting the Camera Orientation ......................................... 13
System Settings ........................................................................ 13
Date and Time Settings ....................................................... 13
Erasing Your Memory Card ................................................. 13
Viewing Regulatory and Compliance Information ................ 13
Display Settings ........................................................................ 13
Viewfinder Modes ................................................................ 13
Device Care .............................................................................. 13
Cleaning the Device ............................................................. 14
Caring for the Removable Camera Case ............................. 14
Support and Updates ................................................................ 14
Connecting the Device to Your Computer ................................ 14
File Types ............................................................................ 14
Specifications ............................................................................ 14
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 14
My camera does not turn on ..................................................... 14
My camera feels warm while it is operating .............................. 15
There is fog, mist, or water inside the camera case ................. 15
Some G-Metrix data is missing ................................................. 15
My video recordings do not look smooth .................................. 15
My device turns off when I stop recording video ...................... 15
Extending the Battery Life ........................................................ 15
Appendix ....................................................................... 15
Software License Agreement ................................................... 15
Symbol Definitions .................................................................... 15
Index .............................................................................. 16
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