How to format the SD card with the myGEKOgear Orbit 960 dashcam?

Q: How to format the SD card with the myGEKOgear Orbit 960 dashcam?

Before you begin: Use a microSD card Class 10 minimum , with a capacity between 16 GB and 512 GB . Formatting is mandatory before first use to ensure compatibility and avoid recording errors. Formatting procedure: Turn on the myGEKOgear Orbit 960 dashcam Press twice in a row the Menu button (back button) to access the settings menu Navigate to the “Format SD card” option (option 15 in the menu) Press the OK button (Play/Record button) to confirm formatting Wait for the process to finish (a few seconds) Recording time based on capacity and resolution: After formatting, your storage capacity will depend on the chosen resolution. For example, a 16 GB card records approximately 55 minutes in 4K (3840x2160), 91 minutes in 2560x1440, or 136 minutes in Full HD 1920x1080. Automatic formatting warning: The Orbit 960 offers a “Formatting Warning” feature that allows you to schedule automatic formatting every 15, 30, or 60 days. This option (setting 16) is useful to prevent gradual saturation of the card. Important warnings: Never eject the microSD card immediately after turning off the dashcam, as this may corrupt video files. Wait a few seconds after the device has stopped. Also, avoid prolonged exposure of the dashcam to sunlight or extreme temperatures, as this could damage the card and its data.

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Before you begin: Use a microSD card Class 10 minimum, with a capacity between 16 GB and 512 GB. Formatting is mandatory before first use to ensure compatibility and avoid recording errors.

Formatting procedure:

Turn on the myGEKOgear Orbit 960 dashcam
Press twice in a row the Menu button (back button) to access the settings menu
Navigate to the “Format SD card” option (option 15 in the menu)
Press the OK button (Play/Record button) to confirm formatting
Wait for the process to finish (a few seconds)

Recording time based on capacity and resolution: After formatting, your storage capacity will depend on the chosen resolution. For example, a 16 GB card records approximately 55 minutes in 4K (3840x2160), 91 minutes in 2560x1440, or 136 minutes in Full HD 1920x1080.

Automatic formatting warning: The Orbit 960 offers a “Formatting Warning” feature that allows you to schedule automatic formatting every 15, 30, or 60 days. This option (setting 16) is useful to prevent gradual saturation of the card.

Important warnings: Never eject the microSD card immediately after turning off the dashcam, as this may corrupt video files. Wait a few seconds after the device has stopped. Also, avoid prolonged exposure of the dashcam to sunlight or extreme temperatures, as this could damage the card and its data.

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