Garmin Dash Cam is in a Different Language

If your Dash Cam powers on and displays text in the wrong language, this can be corrected by navigating through its menu to restore the device back to default settings. The instructions below should allow you to locate the Restore option regardless of which language the device is in.

Use These Steps to Change Language Settings on the Device:

Note: A microSD card must be inserted prior to performing these steps.

Power the device on until the camera view appears.

Using the Buttons on the Right Side of the Dash Cam, Follow the Steps Below:

1. Press the up arrow  1 time to get to Settings 

2. Press the bottom button

3. Press the down arrow  2 times to highlight the 3rd menu item

4. Press the bottom button

5. Press the down arrow  5 times to highlight the 6th menu item

6. Press the bottom button

7. Press the down arrow  3 times to highlight the 4th menu item

8. Press the bottom button

9. Press the bottom button again to start the restore

The device will now be restored back to default settings. Follow the prompts to choose the desired locale, language and camera setup. 

Video and photo files will not be erased during the restore process.

NOTE: To repeat these steps press  to go back to the camera view.