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Using the LAMAX DRIVE C3 car camera
1) Inserting a micro SDHC card
Insert or remove the micro SDHC card from the card slot only when the camera is turned o and
not connected to a computer or power supply.
2) Power
a) Camera can be powered using a USB cable connected to a computer or using the car cigarette
lighter.
b) Camera is designed to be powered continuously. Built-in battery can not be removed or repla-
ced.
c) Integrated battery is primarily for use in parking mode.
3) Turning the camera on and o
a) To switch on the camera, press and hold the ON/OFF button for 3-5 seconds.
b) Cameras automatically turns on when connected to a power supply.
c) To switch o the camera, press and hold the ON/OFF button for 3-5 seconds.
d) Camera automatically turns o after disconnecting the power supply.
4) Changing modes and menu navigation
a) Repeatedly tap the “MODE” button to toggle between video/camera/gallery.
b) Camera menu has 3 sections – basic camera settings/video conguration/photo settings. To
toggle between these use the “MENU” button, which also serves to access the menu. Under each
section move vertically using the “UP” and “DOWN” arrows and select by pressing “OK”.
c) To independently change the settings in video/photo mode, you must access the settings from
the relevant mode. Therefore, you can only enter video settings in video mode and photo se-
ttings in photo mode.
d) To go back a level use the “MENU” button. To completely exit the setting, press the “MODE”
button.
5) Recording / taking photos / gallery
a) To start the camera recording press the “OK” button. Press it again to stop recording. The camera
must be in record mode.
b) Automatic recording – the automatic recording function is always enabled. Automatic recor-
ding starts after connecting the camera to a power supply. If the car's power only starts after
the ignition is turned on then the camera turns on and starts recording when the car is started.
c) Automatically start/stop recording – the camera automatically stops recording and turns o
after the engine is turned o and the power cut. In some cars the cigarette lighter is powered
permanently. In this case, be sure to unplug the cable from the cigarette lighter.
d) Take photos by pressing the “OK” button. The camera must be in photo mode.
e) After switching to the gallery, which displays a list of recorded videos and photos, navigate
between these using the “UP” and “DOWN” arrows. To start and stop a recording press the “OK”
button.
6) Deleting the entries on the camera
a) Deleting material directly on the camera – can be done in the gallery. After pressing the “MENU”
button, select “Delete” and then “Current image”.
b) Deleting all entries – can be done in the gallery. After pressing the “MENU” button, select “Dele-
te” and then “Delete all”.
7) Protecting the les on the camera.
a) Locking the current entry – can be done in the gallery. After pressing the “MENU” button, select
“Lock” and then “Lock the current image”.
