Garmin VIRB Elite Owner's Manual
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• Bring the Garmin device within range 3 m (10 ft.) of theANT+ accessory.• After you pair the first time, your Garmin device automaticallyrecognizes the ANT+ accessory each time it is activated.This process occurs automatically when you turn on theGarmin device and only takes a few seconds when theaccessories are activated and functioning correctly.• When paired, your Garmin device receives data from onlyyour accessory, and you can go near other accessories.Forgetting Paired ANT+ SensorsAfter you pair an ANT+ sensor, your device will not accept datafrom another sensor of the same type. To pair a new sensor ofthe same type, you must forget paired sensors.Select MODE > SETUP > SENSORS > Forget All.Remote ControlYou can start recording, stop recording, and take pictures onyour VIRB device using another compatible Garmin device withANT+ wireless technology, such as the VIRB remote controlaccessory or the fēnix™ watch. You can also use your VIRBdevice to control other VIRB devices.Controlling the Device Remotely1 On your VIRB device, select MODE > SETUP > Remote.2 Select VIRB Type > Main VIRB.3 Select an option:• On the remote control device, launch the VIRB app orfeature. See the owner's manual for the device for moreinformation.• On the remote control accessory, follow the pairinginstructions in the accessory manual.Controlling Multiple VIRB Devices RemotelyWhen controlling multiple VIRB devices, you must choose amain VIRB device. This device controls all your other VIRBdevices.If you are using a remote control device with multiple VIRBdevices, the remote control device controls only the main VIRBdevice. The main VIRB device passes commands received fromthe remote control device to the other VIRB devices.1 On all of your VIRB devices, select MODE > SETUP >Remote.2 On your main VIRB device, select VIRB Type > Main VIRB.3 On each of your other VIRB devices, select VIRB Type >Extended VIRB.REC on your main VIRB device starts and stops recordingvideo on all your VIRB devices. on your main VIRB devicetakes a photo from all your VIRB devices.4 If you are using a remote control device, select an option:• On the remote control device, launch the VIRB app orfeature. See the owner's manual for the device for moreinformation.• On the remote control accessory, follow the pairinginstructions in the accessory manual.Operating the Device Using Your MobileDeviceNOTE: This feature is available for VIRB Elite only.You can remotely view and control photo and video recordingusing a compatible mobile device running the free Garmin VIRBapp. The app connects using a direct Wi-Fi connection betweenyour VIRB device and your compatible mobile device. Go towww.garmin.com/VIRB or the application store for your mobiledevice for compatibility information.1 If necessary, install the Garmin VIRB app from theapplication store on your mobile device.2 On your VIRB device, select MODE > SETUP > WIFI > WIFI.The VIRB device enters wireless host mode, and theSSID and password appear on the device screen.3 On your mobile device, go to the wireless settings andconnect to the wireless network that matches the SSID onthe VIRB device screen.See the owner's manual for your mobile device for moreinformation.4 On your mobile device, enter the password that appears onthe VIRB device screen.5 On your mobile device, start the Garmin VIRB app.Advanced Wireless SettingsYou can change the wireless host settings for your device.Select MODE > SETUP > WIFI > Advanced.SSID: Sets the SSID, which identifies your VIRB device onother devices.Password: Sets the password used to connect to your VIRBdevice.TroubleshootingMy device does not turn on• Install a memory card (page 1).The device does not boot if a memory card is not installed.• Verify the battery is installed correctly (page 1).• Fully charge the battery (page 1).My device display is hard to seeThe device has a reflective display that maximizes battery lifeand is readable in direct sunlight. The display does not have abacklight and requires ambient light for visibility. If the displaylooks dark or hard to see, you should increase the ambient lightor go to a brighter area.Some information is missing from thedashboardsDashboards are available only for VIRB Elite devices (page 7).Some dashboard information requires you to enable or pairsensors.• Enable GPS (page 9), and go to an area with a clear viewof the sky.Location, speed, distance, and altitude information requires aGPS signal.• Connect additional ANT+ sensors (page 7).Some dashboards are available only when a compatibleANT+ sensor is connected.My video recordings do not look smooth• If video recordings appear shaky, select MODE > SETUP >ADVANCED > Stabilize to enable image stabilization.• If video recordings stutter or skip frames, install a class 10 orbetter microSD memory card (page 1).The device requires a class 10 or better memory card torecord smooth high-definition video.8 Remote Control |
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