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How to install the Thinkware F70 dash cam
How to install the Thinkware F70 dash cam
Updated over 5 months ago

What's in the box

  • 1 x Camera

  • 1 x Power adaptor

  • 1 x SD card (Already inserted in camera unless extra capacity SD card ordered)

  • 2 x 3M VHB adhesive pads

  • 5 x Cable ties

  • 5 x Cable tie mounts

  • 2 x Alcohol wipes

  • Security cover

  • Key

What tools you’ll need

  • Supplied key

Choose camera placement

Before attaching the camera to the windshield, you need to choose the most appropriate location. When choosing a location, consider the following:

  1. The camera should be placed as high as possible within the wiper sweep zone of the windshield on the driver’s side.

  2. The camera portion of the device should reside in the top 2 inches (5 cm) of the wiper zone.

  3. The camera must not obstruct the driver's view of the road ahead.

  4. Avoid placing the camera near the vehicle's climate control system, as excess heat can interfere with the camera operation.

  5. Leave enough space to remove the key from the security cover.

The camera can be placed anywhere within the highlighted area.

Choose camera placement

Stick to windshield

The windshield glass temperature should not be too hot or cold. Please install the camera in a moderate temperature (recommended between 10°C-26°C).

1. Use the supplied wipes to clean and dry the area on the windshield where the camera will be placed.

Stick to windshield 1

2. Peel off the protective strip from the adhesive pad.

Stick to windshield 2

3. Stick the camera to the windshield.

4. Hold the camera in position with firm pressure for 30 seconds.

Align the camera

The camera should point directly at the road ahead, with no obstructions.

1. Adjust the angle of the camera

  1. Move the security cover slightly so that the camera can be adjusted.

    Align the camera 1a
  2. Adjust the camera relative to the slope of the vehicle’s windshield.

  3. Replace the security cover.

    Align the camera 1c

2. Test the camera placement

  1. In the app, you will see a preview image. Ensure the camera is correctly aligned and that nothing obstructs the view.

  2. Once you are happy with the location and the view, replace the security cover and lock.

  3. In the app, choose Next.

    Align the camera 2

Tidy away the cables

If you are installing a driver-facing camera too, attach it to the connector before tidying away the cables.

To tidy away the camera cables, to ensure they do not obstruct the drivers view:

  • Secure the power cable extension into the headliner panels and down the A-pillar. Do not put the video connector behind the A-pillar.

or

  • Use the cable ties provided to secure the cables out of the view of the driver. Then route the power cable around the side and behind the rest of the interior panels down towards the power source.

Tidy away the cables

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