Rand McNally DashCam 500 User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Rand McNally
Table of Contents
DashCam 500
Quick Start Guide
Getting Starte
1. Install a memory card in the DashCam:
➊ On the right side of the dash cam: pull back the cover that protects the
card slot.
➋ Slide the card into the slot until it clicks into place.
➌ Replace the cover.
2. Attach the suction cup mount to a window and connect the DashCam:
➊ Press the suction cup against the windshield. ➋ Rotate the knob on the mount
to lock it in place. ➌ On the bottom of the GPS mount, press the two tabs
inward, and hold them.
3. Connect the USB power cable to the suction cup mount:
Connect the USB cable to the knob on the mount. You can also connect the USB
cable to the port on the camera. Connect the other end to a car charger in
your vehicle.
4. Turn the DashCam on and off:
The DashCam powers on automatically when you connect it to a power source. You
can also press and hold the Power button (located on the top right of the
DashCam) to turn it on and off.
5. Pair the DashCam with your phone:
➊ Download and install the Rand McNally DashCam 500 app on your phone. This
free app is available on the .
➋ Turn on wifi® on the DashCam.
➌ From the app on your phone, select the wifi® network shown on the DashCam.
➍ Enter the wifi® password as shown on the DashCam. Your DashCam is now ready
to use.
How Do I…
Install the DashCam app:
On an iOS device:
1. Open the App Store on your device.
2. Search for Rand McNally DashCam-500.
3. Select and install the app.
On an Android Device:
1. Open the Google Play store on your device.
2. Search for Rand McNally DashCam-500.
3. Select and install the app.
Enable Wi-Fi® on the DashCam:
Tap the Wi-Fi button ( ) to enable or disable Wi-Fi.
The Wi-Fi screen opens, and you can view the network name to use to connect
your phone.
Format a memory card for initial use:
From the DashCam:
1. Navigate to the SETTINGS screen.
2. Use the up and down arrows to highlight Format SD Card.
3. Press.
4. Select Yes.
How Do I…
Navigate through screens on the DashCam:
Use the dynamic buttons below the screen to navigate. Press one of the four
buttons to select an option.
Some common options are shown to the below:
Note: The DashCam 500 does not have a touchscreen.
Change DashCam Settings:
Press Next until SETTINGS is highlighted, then press to select. You can change
Wi-Fi, camera resolution, recording options, G-Sensor, and other settings on
this page.
How Do I…
View videos on your phone:
➊ Tap VIDEOS on the app.
➋ Tap a video to begin playback.
➌ Tap the play/pause button to control playback.
➍ Tap Download, Share, or Delete to manage the video.
Using the flashback feature:
Using the flashback feature allows you to tag and protect a video from being
erased accidentally.
The flashback feature helps you preserve a scene or incident that may have
just happened several seconds in the past, allowing you to quickly go back in
time and save the videos.
Tap the flashback feature button at any time to tag a video. The icon displays
on flashback videos.
How Do I…
Transfer photos and videos to my phone:
➊ Tap IMAGES or VIDEOS on the app.
➋ Select a category.
➌ Tap Select, and tap each video to transfer.
➍ Tap to download the selected files.
➎ Tap OK to begin.
View the live camera feed on my phone:
➏ Tap LIVE FEED on the app.
➐ The live feed, with controls, displays on the app.
When you use the phone to view and control the live feed, the DashCam’s functions are temporarily disabled.
Warning, End-User License Agreement, and Warranty
SAFE DRIVING PRACTICES
Never attend to or handle the dash cam while driving. Always use your best
judgment and exercise common sense when the vehicle is in motion and do not
allow yourself to be distracted by the dash cam while driving. Pull over in a
safe and legal manner before attempting to attend to or handle the dash cam.
END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
Rand McNally hereby grants you (“User”) a single-user non-exclusive, non-
transferable license to use the Rand McNally dash cam, including the software
and associated data (hereinafter referred to as the “product”) for User’s own
internal business or personal use and not for resale, sublicense or commercial
use.
This product and the software incorporated in it and related documentation are furnished under license and may be used only in accordance with this license. Except as permitted by such license, the contents of this product and software may not be disclosed to third parties, copied or duplicated in any form, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of Rand McNally. This product and software contain proprietary and confidential information of Rand McNally and its licensors. Rand McNally grants User a limited license for use of this product for its normal operation. By using the product, User acknowledges that the content of this document and the product are the property of Rand McNally and its licensors and are protected by U.S. copyright, trademark and patent laws and international treaties.
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- Use the product on a network or file server, time-sharing or to process data for other persons.
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During the warranthy period, Rand McNally will, without charge, repair or
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