To access the dashcam, get the driver PIN for the dashcam you're using from the person who administers them in your company. Once you unlock the dashcam, you can view Live Video and Recordings, and Scan Documents from the dashcam.
To turn on the dashcam screen and access the menu:
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When you are in the parked vehicle with the parking brake on, the ignition on, and the door closed, press the touchscreen of the dashcam to view the PIN screen.
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Enter your PIN to unlock the dashcam.
The main menu appears similar to the following:
The main screen has the following menu items:
Component
Icon
Description
Access and view live video.
Access and view recordings that are stored locally.
Note
When the SD card runs out of free space, older recordings get overwritten.
Scan a QR code.
Exit
Exit the menu and lock the screen.
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Press any of the options to access them.
In addition to the live video and recordings, it can be helpful to become familiar with the dashcam icons.
The icons that show along the bottom of the screen are described in this table.
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Component |
Icon |
Description |
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Recording indicator |
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Indicates whether the dashcam is currently recording. |
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GPS connectivity |
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Indicates whether there is a GPS connection. When there isn't any GPS reception, a red bar appears across this icon. |
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Connection indicator |
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Indicates whether a data or Wi-Fi connection is available and the strength of that connection. To access Wi-Fi, the camera should have a SIM card or be connected to a Surfsight cloud app account. |
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Accelerometer not calibrated |
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Indicates that the accelerometer is not calibrated. This icon appears on the lower left area of the screen. Once the accelerometer is calibrated this icon no longer appears. |
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SD card not inserted |
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Indicates that an SD card has not been inserted. This icon appears on the lower left area of the screen. Once an SD card is inserted this icon no longer appears. |