Garmin VIRB Series Instruction manual

VIRB™ Series
Quick Start Manual
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Introduction
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product
Information guide in the product box for
product warnings and other important
information.
It is your responsibility to use the device
in a safe manner. Garmin®will not be
responsible for any property damage,
injuries or deaths resulting from any use
of this device in any activities.
Installing a Memory Card
You must install a microSD™ memory
card up to 64GB to use your device. For
optimal performance, use a class 10 or
better memory card.
1 Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise,
and pull up to remove the cover.
2 If necessary, remove the battery
pack.
3 In the battery compartment, slide the
card holder ➊toward the lens, and
lift up.
4 Place the memory card ➋with the
gold contacts facing down.
5 Close the card holder.
6 Slide the card holder away from the
lens to lock it.
7 Replace the battery pack.
8 Replace the battery cover, and turn
the D-ring clockwise.
Installing the Battery Pack
WARNING
This product contains a lithium-ion
battery. To prevent the possibility of
personal injury or product damage
caused by battery exposure to extreme
heat, store the device out of direct
sunlight.
1 Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise,
and pull up to remove the cover.

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2 Locate the metal contacts on the end
of the lithium-ion battery.
3 Insert the battery into the
compartment, contacts rst.
4 Press the battery into place.
5 Replace the battery cover, and turn
the D-ring clockwise.
Charging the Lithium-Ion Battery
Pack
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the
mini-USB port, the weather cap, and
the surrounding area before charging or
connecting to a computer.
Do not attempt to use the device to
charge a battery that was not provided by
Garmin. Attempting to charge a battery
that was not provided by Garmin can
damage the device and void the warranty.
NOTE : The battery will not charge when
outside the temperature range of 32 to
114°F (0 to 45°C).
You can charge the battery using a
standard wall outlet or a USB port on
your computer. You can also use an
optional battery charger accessory. Go
to www.garmin.com/outdoor for more
information.
1 Pull up the weather cap ➊from the
mini-USB port ➋.
2 Plug the small end of the USB cable
into the mini-USB port.

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3 Plug the USB end of the cable into
the AC adapter or a computer USB
port.
4 Plug the AC adapter into a standard
wall outlet.
When you connect the device to a
power source, the device turns on.
The LED is orange while the battery
is charging.
5 Charge the battery completely.
The LED turns green when the
battery is fully charged.
6 Remove the USB cable and fully
close the weather cap.
Attaching the Device to the
Mount
When attaching the device to the mount,
the recommended temperature range is
from 70° to 100°F (21° to 38°C).
Your device includes an assortment of
mounting bases and arms, which can
be used in many congurations. These
instructions provide an example of one
possible conguration. You can also
purchase additional mounts for your
device, such as wearable mounts, vehicle
mounts, or a tripod mount. Go to www.
garmin.com/outdoor for more information.
NOTE : By default, the camera should
be mounted with the screen facing up
to record correctly oriented video. You
can adjust the settings to record with the
screen facing down.
1 Thoroughly clean the mounting
surface using water or alcohol.
2 Remove the lm from the base ➊,
and press the base rmly onto the
mounting surface.
You can use either the at base or
the curved base, depending on the
contour of the mounting surface.

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3 Allow the base to bond to the
mounting surface for at least 24
hours.
4 Place the coupler ➋into the base.
5 Place the threaded ring ➌over the
coupler, and tighten it onto the base.
6 Snap the mounting arm ➍into the
coupler.
7 Insert a thumbscrew ➎into the joint,
and tighten the thumbscrew to lock
the angle of the joint.
8 Snap the camera mount ➏into the
top of the mounting arm.
9 Insert a thumbscrew into the joint,
and tighten the thumbscrew to lock
the angle of the joint.
10 Place the tab ➐on the back of the
camera mount into the slot in the
back of the camera.
11 Squeeze the buttons ➑on the sides
of the mount, press the front of the
camera ➒down, and release the
buttons.
The camera should be held tightly
and should not move in the mount
when properly secured.
12 If the camera feels loose in the
mount, press the front of the camera
into the mount until it clicks.

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Keys
Select to scroll through menus
and settings.
Select to scroll through menus
and settings.
OK Select to choose menu options
or to take a photo.
MODE Select to scroll through modes.
Hold to turn the device on
and off.
REC Slide toward the lens to record
video.
Turning On the Device
You can turn on the device using either
or REC .
• Select .
The device turns on and displays the
viewnder.
• Slide REC toward the lens.
The device turns on and starts
recording video.
Turning Off the Device
NOTICE
To prevent loss of data, always turn off
the device before removing the battery.
NOTE : You cannot turn off the device
while recording video.
1 If necessary, slide REC away from
the lens.
2 Hold .
appears on the screen while the
device saves track log data and turns off.
If you need to remove the battery, wait
until the screen turns off before removing
the battery.
Modes
You can operate your device in several
modes.
VIEWFINDER : Displays the camera
viewnder and status information.

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PLAYBACK : Allows you to view
recorded videos and photos.
DASHBOARD : Displays sensor data
in charts and data elds (VIRB Elite
only).
SETUP : Allows you to change camera
settings.
Changing Modes
1 Select MODE to cycle through the
available modes.
2 Stop selecting MODE when the
desired mode appears on the screen.
Video
Recording a Video
NOTE : If the battery power becomes
very low while recording video, the device
automatically stops recording, saves the
video, and safely turns off.
1 Slide REC toward the lens to start
recording video.
If the device is off, it turns on
automatically. The device starts
recording video immediately.
2 Slide REC away from the lens to
stop recording video.
The video is saved on the memory
card as an MP4 le, and the track log
for the video is saved on the memory
card as a GPX le.
Video Settings
Select MODE > SETUP > VIDEO .
Mode : Sets the resolution, aspect ratio,
and frame rate.
Field of View : Sets the zoom level.
Loop : Enables loop recording and sets
the number of minutes of video to
store when recording a video loop.
Auto Record : Enables automatic
recording. When Moving
automatically starts recording when
the device is in motion. Ski Mode
automatically starts recording when
the device is moving downhill (VIRB
Elite only).
Microphone : Enables the microphone.
Advanced Recording Settings
Select MODE > SETUP > ADVANCED .
Lens Correct : Corrects wide-angle
barrel distortion in photos and
video. Automatically sets Field of
View to Wide in the video settings.

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On +Stabilize turns on image
stabilization to reduce shaky video.
Flip Camera : Sets the camera to capture
video and images with the screen
facing up or down. This Side Down
captures correctly oriented video
and photos with the screen facing
downward.
Photos
Taking a Photo
Your device provides several methods for
taking a photo.
• Select MODE > VIEWFINDER , aim
the camera using the viewnder, and
select .
• From anywhere except the playback
screen, hold .
The device displays the photo briey
and returns to the page you were
using.
• While recording a video, select
to capture a photo at the same
resolution as the video recording.
Photos taken while recording a
video always use normal photo
mode. Burst mode is ignored while
recording video.
Photos Settings
Select MODE > SETUP > Photos .
Resolution : Sets the photo resolution.
Mode : Sets the shooting mode. Burst
mode takes several photos in quick
succession to capture a specic
instance, such as the nish line
during a race.
Self Timer : Sets the timer to delay taking
a photo. Repeat On automatically
repeats the time interval and
captures a photo until you press
again.
Date Stamp : Adds a date stamp to your
photo.
Playback
Viewing Photos and Videos
You can view your photos and recorded
videos on the device screen.
1 Select MODE > PLAYBACK .
2 Select and to select a photo or
video.
Videos are indicated with .

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3 Select OK .
You can control video playback using
the on-screen controls.
Deleting Photos and Videos
1 Select MODE > PLAYBACK .
2 Select and to select a photo or
video.
3 Select OK > .
Dashboards
NOTE : This feature is available for VIRB
Elite only.
A dashboard is a grouping of data elds,
charts, or graphs of data from the device
sensors and connected ANT+™ sensors.
The dashboards provide real-time and
historical views of the sensor data
recorded to the track log.
Viewing the Dashboards
1 Select MODE > DASHBOARD .
2 Select and to scroll through
the dashboards.
Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors
When you pair a compatible ANT+
sensor with your device, the sensor data
is included in the track log, and you can
view dashboards for the sensor data.
1 Turn on the sensor, and bring the
device and sensor within 10 ft. (3 m)
of each other.
2 On the device, select MODE >
SETUP > SENSORS .
3 On the device, select the type of
sensor to pair.
The icon for the sensor blinks. When
the icon turns solid, the sensor is
paired and connected.
Tracks
NOTE : This feature is available for VIRB
Elite only.
A track is a recording of your path. The
track log contains information about
points along the recorded path, such as
time, location, and elevation for each
point. If you have paired ANT+ sensors
with your device, data from connected
sensors is included in the track log.
The device records a continuous track log
while it is on. This track is saved as a FIT
le on the memory card each time you

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turn off the device. The device also
records a separate track log for each
video recording. Video track logs are
saved as GPX les on the memory card
each time you stop recording video. The
track logs include track point data at one-
second intervals.
You can view GPX and FIT track logs on
your computer using the BaseCamp™
application. Go to www.garmin.com/
basecamp for more information. You can
also view and upload FIT track logs to
Garmin Connect™. Go to http://connect.
garmin.com for more information.
Device Information
System Settings
Select MODE > SETUP > SYSTEM .
GPS : Enables the device to receive GPS
satellite signals. When Recording
enables GPS reception only when
the camera is recording video (VIRB
Elite only).
Record Light : Turns the recording light
on or off.
Tones : Turns audible tones on or off.
Time : Sets the time and date formats.
Units : Sets the units of measure.
Language : Sets the on-screen text
language.
Reset Settings : Restores the default
device settings.
About : Displays important software
information and your unit ID.
Cleaning the Device
NOTICE
Do not use a dry cloth to clean the lens.
Use of a dry cloth may damage the fog
resistant coating on the lens.
Wipe the device with a soft, non-
scratch cloth dampened with water or
alcohol.
Specications
Battery type Rechargeable Lithium-
ion battery
Battery life Up to 3 hours
Water resistance Water resistant to IEC
60529 IPX7
Operating
temperature
range
From 5º to 140ºF (from
-15º to 60ºC)