Is this like the "lower" models and only records when off the charger?
1288002
I use mine as a car dash cam so it is always plugged in a charging whenever the engine comes on. This camera has a car mode and will start and stop recording when it senses power.
1288003
I've never tried recording while on the charger. We use for motocross, but I will find out
1288004
It would be hard use as it's meant to be used while plugged into the wall! The point of the camera is to charge and go!
42369
It does have a very small light indicator that shows when it is recording (green) and when it needs to be charged (orange). It doesnt make any noise.
2226349
Yes, if you use a charger like car USB, or wall USB, and not a computer, it will continue to record as it charges. I have done it several times.
1842231
No- while it's true the charging process is done with the whole camera plugged in, you CAN USE THE CAMCORDER using AC- the charging will be suspended for the time you record, and resume once you turn off the camera again.
851177
Mine appears to already be fully charged, so I can't tell yet. I'd have to run it down a while, I guess. Does yours not record anymore? I'm also not sure how it indicates when it is in the charging mode. If I learn more I'll get back to you.
288067
No. When the camera is powered by a switched outlet in your car, it will turn on and automatically begin recording when you start the car. The camera also has a recharagable battery. You can also set the camera to keep recording for a short amount of time after you turn off the car. Once the time limit has expired, it will stop recording and shut off automatically. Once you have set up this camera, it will record each time you start your car and will turn off automatically after you turn off the car. It is very hassle free.
2271747
Same as any low end product. I got my charger in November, and my TABLET in July 2013. Its on overbite..slow "cold" mess. I sure hope no one else falls for this same false advertising..like I did. Just now seeing your question. No one has successfully used this, far as I see here..right now, July 26, 2014..
703842
No. The device has an off/on switch. You charge the internal battery by USB (into computer) then it is ready to record anywhere. To play, plug back into the computer, open the device just like any thumb drive/memory stick and play what has been recorded. Really very simple. Works great!
531678
I don't think in records audio, but I have only used the Pictures mode not the video mode as it eats up too much battery life.
1347238
No this product does not record while being charged. No it does not auto start over when the sd card is full. It appears to be using the same camera chip set as the 808 Camera, save for more current firmware (#16), which DOES have the functionality you were mentioning.
1303889
NO! It is NOT! Once turned on it records until the battery runs down. You have to listen throught hours od "dead air" to hear anything relevant. And since it is shipped from China, it is not worth returning for a refund! I was extremely disappointed...
2029626
The unit is off when you press the "off" button. but will always be recording when on". The exception is when you are in the menu mode for reviewing and such. Garmin chose to do this because, it eliminates the possibility of just viewing and, "not", recording during a critical time. I have a very early model, and I am sending it to Garmin under warranty to be checked out. I could not download files as I once did. They do stand by their warranty.
1286580
Basically an old wive's tale at this point. Modern chargers mostly detect when a battery is full and stop charging (or drop back to just trickle charging). I wouldn't worry about it unless a manual for a device specifically says to disconnect the charger after a full charge. There's so much mythology and repeated nonsense out there about batteries, chargers, and how they work!
913764
When the camera is connected to a computer, it is recognized on both sides as an external storage device. When the camera is hooked to a (3rd party?) USB charger it is probably doing auto-shut down, etc and no longer recieving a charge-that would be my guess. I think it is possible to turn off the auto shut down/power save feature, it's worth a try
391743
Mine is the same way. It seems this is a weak point in the charger's design.
500210
Yes, it has happened to me as well. It depends on what I am doing. Sometimes if I try and charge while playing certain games the battery still has the warning it is getting low. and then there are the times that it charges. I guess it depends on how much battery use is required for each app that is in use. I found it useful to shut it down and charge while not in use. It seems to charge a lot faster that way.
905008
No. The recorder has an on-off switch on one side. Once you turn it on, it will continue to record until it runs out of space, charge or you turn it off. It records in 4 hour chunks, so if you leave it running for 8 hours, for instance, you will get two 4 hour files.