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Connecting the Camera to Vehicle Power

  1. Plug the power cable into the USB port on the camera.

    Power cable connecting to the USB-C port on the side of the camera
  2. Route the power cable to your vehicle power outlet.
    NOTE: You should power the camera using the included vehicle power adapter and avoid using a vehicle USB port. A vehicle USB port may not provide enough power for reliable camera operation. Also, the camera may enter USB mass storage mode if you connect it to a vehicle USB port using a cable that allows data transfer (not included). The camera cannot record video or connect to your smartphone while it is in USB mass storage mode.

    The included lightweight power cable is designed to be routed out of sight. To hide the power cable, route it behind the vehicle trim along the windshield, doorframe, or dash.


    Power cable routed around the windshield and dash and connected to the vehicle power adapter
  3. Plug the Garmin Dash Cam™ Mini 3 power cable into the included vehicle power adapter.
  4. Plug the vehicle power adapter into the power outlet in your vehicle.
  5. If necessary, turn on the vehicle ignition switch to provide power to the power outlet in your vehicle.

    The camera turns on and starts recording.

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September 2024
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