Geko P500 Mode D'emploi page 4

Operating Your Device:
1) Charging the built-in rechargeable lithium battery:
A) Charging options:
1) Connect the dashcam to the car charger
2) Connect the dashcam to your computer using the USB cable
When charging with the car charger, the 'battery' display in the bottom right of the screen will
-
flash – indicating that the unit is charging
- A red light will illuminate on the left side of the dashcam whenever the camera is charging
o (Note: When charging for the first time a minimum of 6 hours is recommended)
B) Using the 12v car charger
When the 12v car charger is plugged into your vehicle's 12v outlet and the dashcam is connected; after
starting the car, the device automatically turns on and enters video mode -- it will begin to record. The
device will continue recording while charging. When the car is turned off, the device keeps working and
will turn off five seconds later, saving the recorded files automatically. Alternatively, you can choose to
turn the camera off using the power button
** Note: the dashcam is designed to be plugged in continually while driving; leaving the unit plugged in
for long periods of time will not harm the camera or your car's battery. However, if your vehicle's 12v
outlet stays active when the car is turned off and not in use for a long period of time, ex. 2-3 days, it is
recommended to unplug your dashcam before leaving your car.
2) Functions Overview
This camera has three modes: Video mode, Still Photo mode, and Playback mode
To switch between modes, when the camera is NOT recording, press the MODE button
A) Video mode: (a video camcorder icon will display in the top left of the screen
be inserted)
After pressing and holding the power button, or connecting the dashcam to the car charger, the camera
turns on and enters video mode. The dashcam will automatically begin recording. To stop recording, press
the OK button . To turn off the device, press and hold the power button
recording using the OK button or you simply power down the dashcam using the power button, your
video will be stored.
**Note: Pressing the OK button
**Note: Pressing the mode button
video – the top of the screen will display this lock key icon
the memory card is formatted.
**Note: A quick press (less than one second) of the power button
dashcam from day mode to night mode (the following icon will display on the top of the display screen
when in night mode
**Note: Pressing the up button
Press the down button
**Note: The menu button
; the files will automatically get saved.
in video mode starts and stops recording.
while the dashcam is recording will lock and store the current
while recording will zoom the camera in up to 4x digital zoom.
to zoom out.
has no function while the camera is recording
. Whether you stop
. This video will not be overwritten until
while recording changes the
. Memory card must