Brand: Magellan
Category: Dashcam
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for MiVue 260
Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:50 a.m.
Warranty Information
Magellan warrants its GPS receivers and hardware accessories free from defects for one year from the date of original purchase.
1. Turning On/Off: Briefly press the Power key to turn on the device; press and hold to turn it off.
2. Mode Cycling: When the device is on and not recording, press rapidly to cycle through operation modes: Video > Capture > Playback.
3. Recording: Connect to the car charger. Continuous recording starts automatically. Press OK to stop recording manually.
4. Capture Photo: In Capture mode, press OK to capture a photo.
5. Playback: Switch to playback mode by pressing the Power key. Use the Up/Down keys to navigate files. Press OK to play/pause.
6. File Management: In playback mode, access the Playback menu to protect or delete files.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Symptom | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Device does not turn on. | Battery is not charged. | Connect the device to the car charger or a USB port to charge the battery. |
| Cannot record video. | Memory card is not inserted or is full. | Insert a Class 10 microSD card (up to 32GB) or format the current card. |
| Video quality is poor. | Camera lens is obstructed or dirty. | Clean the camera lens with a soft cloth. Ensure no objects block the lens. |
| Recording is intermittent. | Memory card is not formatted correctly. | Format the microSD card using the device. |
| Unable to play back recordings. | Corrupted files or incompatible media player. | Try playing the file on a computer with MiVue Manager. Reformat the memory card. |