If plugged to USB charger, does this turns on automatically once you start the car? Or do you have to turn it on each time you get into the car?
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No you have to turn it on and off each time or it will die. You can plug in and use it but for some reason mine doesnt charge as fast as the battery on it is depleted. I think it could just be my charger though
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Does the camera turn on and start recording automatically when you start the car (w/ cigarette plug that switches on/off)? Also, the manufacturer seems to recommend only using their own memory cards. Has anyone run into issues while using other brands?
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Yes it Does automatically turn on when car is started. view default to last one was on
1151517
It plugs into the base unit not the radio or battery. That's the only issue with the car charger. Figuring out how to use it while mobile may be a challenge but it does work when the unit is stationary. I put Velcro attachments on my base unit to keep the radio steady while charging while driving and so far it appears to work okay, you just need to find a stable and flat area of the vehicle to mount the base unit (more Velcro) where if it does pop out it wont hinder driving safely.
1010056
Hi Jody,I have not had to use the charger at a completely dead start. Sorry I was not able to answer your question .
824547
Yes it will auto connect once you turn your car on as long as you left your Bluetooth on and haven't changed any settings. I don't think there is an auto music feature but it's really easy to turn on via the top button of the device.
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I have not had that issue. Does your car outlet go off when your car's off? I have two outlets on my console, one turns off with the car and one remains active. I plug into my always active port so if it's in the base it's charging.
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Yes for sure. Seems like if it's on and I plug it in that it turns off and I need to turn it on again but other than that quirk it charges in car usb outlet, iphone charger plug, any usb outlet that has power.
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when you have it plugged into your usb port it will automatically start as long as your computer is powered on.
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I really really really want to flame you but I won't. The adapter whether it be the car plug or anything else is to power the unit and power the unit only. It will automatically turn on when it has power and when it loses power it will then prompt you that it will shut off in 10 seconds unless you tell it to rely on the battery power. So the unit itself is NOT a battery charger and will rely on the external power source first and once that external source is cut it will rely on battery power.
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Normally it turns on automatically when you approach the vehicle. Sometime I have to touch the "on" button; or use the I-Phone settings to connect. But most times it automatically connects.
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There should be a button to turn it on otherwise you might have to charge it first before use. There is a computer program that you can DL to make the experience much better because it gives you extra information about your car.
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Daniel,I returned my 2798 so don't have all the answers. If your accessory plug-in (cigarette lighter) loses power when you shut off you car, the 2798 will shut down automatically. It will then turn on automatically when you start your car.Tracy
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Is your the two piece with the USB Cord? If so you have to plug in the charger then the usb cord to the charger and then to the phone, everytime you restart the car same procedure. I have the one piece and it works great but the 2 piece sucks!
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It will turn on when you plug it in or have it in a outlet that is off until you start your car.
1099084
Yes, I have a usb port in my car so I always have it connected to the charger while in use. It works great while it's charging or not.
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It has to be plugged in. The typical use case is to be plugged into a USB port in your car.