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Backing Up Data, Restoring Data, Daily Operation Guidelines, Starting a Drive

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Backing Up Data You can back up your recorded data to a USB storage device. You should back up regularly to help prevent data loss. This is also useful when you need to transfer data to another device. 1 From the Garmin eLog app, select Settings > Back Up Data. 2 Insert a USB storage device into the USB port on the Garmin eLog adapter. The light ring on the adapter glows green and plays a tone when it is ready to back up data. 3 Select Back Up Data. Restoring Data You can restore backed up data from a USB storage device. This can be useful when transferring Garmin eLog app data from another device. NOTE: You can restore backed up data only while you are setting up the Garmin eLog app. 1 Open the Garmin eLog app to start the setup process. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Garmin eLog adapter in the vehicle diagnostic port and complete the pairing process. 3 Select Restore from Backup. 4 Insert a USB storage device containing backup files into the USB port on the Garmin eLog adapter. The light ring on the adapter glows green and plays a tone when it is ready to restore data. 5 Select a backup file. 6 Select Restore. Daily Operation Guidelines The following points are guidelines to follow when using the Garmin eLog system. Your motor carrier may have different operation requirements. Follow your motor carrier's recommendations for daily operation. • Verify the dēzl is securely mounted in the vehicle and its screen is visible from a normal seated position. • Verify Bluetooth wireless technology and location services are enabled on your device at all times while using the Garmin eLog adapter. • Verify the Garmin eLog app is running and the Garmin eLog adapter is secured to the vehicle diagnostic port before starting the vehicle. • Log in to the Garmin eLog app at the start of each day. • Review and claim all logs recorded for an unidentified driver, if applicable. • At the end of each work day, log out of the Garmin eLog app after turning off the engine. • Certify your records, and submit them to your motor carrier at the end of each day (Certifying Daily Logs, page 48). Starting a Drive Each time you drive your vehicle, you should complete these actions to ensure your hours of service information is recorded correctly. 1 Verify the Garmin eLog adapter is secured to the vehicle diagnostic port. For more information about installing the Garmin eLog adapter in your vehicle, see the Garmin eLog Owner's Manual at garmin.com/manuals/elog. 2 Open the Garmin eLog app, and log in as the driver. 3 Start your vehicle. 4 Before you start driving, change your duty status in the Garmin eLog app. The Garmin eLog adapter syncs with the Garmin eLog app and records ELD Records of Duty Service (RODS) automatically. 44 Garmin eLog

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Getting Started	7
Device Overview	7
Mounting and Powering the Device in Your Vehicle	9
Installing the Screw-Down Mount on the Dashboard	12
Installing the Ball Mount Adapter	14
Turning the Device On or Off	15
Acquiring GPS Signals	15
Home Screen	16
Opening an App	16
Adding Shortcuts to the Home Screen	17
Viewing Notifications	17
Status Bar Icons	17
Using the Touchscreen	17
Adjusting the Screen Brightness	17
Vehicle Profiles	18
Adding a Vehicle Profile	18
Car Profile	18
Switching the Vehicle Profile	18
Changing Your Trailer Information	19
Editing a Vehicle Profile	19
Driver Awareness Features and Alerts	20
Enabling or Disabling Driver Alerts	20
Red Light and Speed Cameras	21
Finding and Saving Locations	21
Points of Interest	21
Finding Trucking Points of Interest	21
Finding a Location Using the Search Bar	22
Finding an Address	22
Finding a Location by Category	22
Searching Within a Category	22
Location Search Results	23
Changing the Search Area	24
Custom Points of Interest	24
Installing POI Loader	24
Finding Custom POIs	24
Parking	25
Finding Truck Parking	25
Finding Truck Parking in Europe	25
Finding Parking Near Your Current Location	25
Search Tools	25
Finding an Intersection	25
Finding a Location Using Coordinates	25
Tripadvisor	25
Finding Tripadvisor Points of Interest	26
Viewing Recently Found Locations	26
Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations	26
Viewing Current Location Information	26
Finding Emergency Services and Fuel	26
Getting Directions to Your Current Location	26
Adding a Shortcut	26
Removing a Shortcut	27
Saving Locations	27
Saving a Location	27
Saving Your Current Location	27
Editing a Saved Location	27
Assigning Categories to a Saved Location	27
Deleting a Saved Location	28
Navigating to Your Destination	28
Routes	28
Starting a Route	28
Starting a Route by Using the Map	28
Going Home	28
Editing Your Home Location	29
Your Route on the Map	29
Active Lane Guidance	31
Viewing Popular Truck Paths on the Map	31
Viewing Turns and Directions	31
Viewing the Entire Route on the Map	31
Planning Your Arrival	32
Arriving at Your Destination	32
Completing a Truck Route	32
Parking Near Your Destination	33
Changing Your Active Route	33
Adding a Location to Your Route	33
Shaping Your Route	33
Taking a Detour	34
Changing the Route Calculation Mode	34
Stopping the Route	34
Using Suggested Routes	34
Avoiding Delays, Tolls, and Areas	34
Avoiding Traffic Delays on Your Route	34
Avoiding Road Features	34
Avoiding Environmental Zones	34
Custom Avoidances	35
Avoiding a Road	35
Avoiding an Area	35
Disabling a Custom Avoidance	35
Deleting Custom Avoidances	35
Using the Map	35
Map Tools	36
Viewing a Map Tool	36
Up Ahead	36
Viewing Upcoming Locations	37
Customizing the Up Ahead Categories	37
Cities Ahead	37
Viewing Upcoming Cities and Exit Services	37
Warning and Alert Symbols	37
Restriction Warnings	38
Road Condition Warnings	38
Alerts	39
Trip Information	39
Viewing Trip Data from the Map	39
Customizing the Trip Data Fields	39
Viewing Your Trip History	39
Resetting Trip Information	39
Viewing Upcoming Traffic	39
Viewing Traffic on the Map	39
Searching for Traffic Incidents	40
Customizing the Map	40
Customizing the Map Layers	40
Changing the Map Data Field	40
Changing the Map Perspective	40
Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features	40
Pairing with Your Smartphone	41
Tips After Pairing the Devices	41
Pairing Additional Bluetooth Devices	41
Going to an Address or Location Using the dēzl App	41
Smart Notifications	42
Receiving Notifications	42
Hands-Free Calling	42
Placing a Call	42
Receiving a Call	42
Using In-Call Options	43
Saving a Phone Number as a Preset	43
Wireless Headsets	43
Enabling or Disabling Bluetooth Features	43
Showing or Hiding App Notifications (Android™‎)	43
Showing or Hiding Notification Categories for Your Apple®‎ Device	43
Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device	43
Deleting a Paired Bluetooth Device	44
Deleting a Paired Phone	44
Traffic	44
Receiving Traffic Data Using Your Smartphone	44
Viewing Traffic on the Map	44
Searching for Traffic Incidents	44
photoLive Traffic Cameras	44
Viewing and Saving photoLive Traffic Cameras	45
Saving a Traffic Camera	45
Vehicle and Driver Tools	45
Break Planning	45
Taking a Suggested Break	45
Starting the Break Timer	45
Pausing and Resetting the Break Timer	46
Adjusting Drive Hours	46
Adjusting the Daily Driving Limit	46
IFTA	46
Entering Fuel Data	46
Editing Fuel Data	47
Viewing and Exporting a Jurisdiction Summary	47
Editing and Exporting Trip Reports	47
Viewing Exported Jurisdiction Summaries and Trip Reports	47
Logging Service History	48
Adding Service Categories	48
Deleting Service Categories	48
Renaming Service Categories	48
Deleting Service Records	48
Editing a Service Record	48
PrePass®‎	49
Loyalty Programs	49
Garmin eLog	49
Setting Up Your Garmin eLog Adapter	49
Transferring Garmin eLog Data from Another Device	49
Backing Up Data	50
Restoring Data	50
Daily Operation Guidelines	50
Starting a Drive	50
Garmin eLog App Overview	51
Garmin eLog Map Tool Overview	52
Driving in a Team	53
Changing Duty Status	53
Editing a Duty Status Record	54
Viewing Hours of Service	54
Recording Adverse Conditions	54
Reviewing Logs	54
Certifying Daily Logs	54
Submitting a Daily Log	54
Exporting and Saving a Record of Duty Status (RODS) Report	55
Recording Trailers and Shipments	55
Roadside Inspection	55
Viewing Inspection Information	55
Transferring Data to an Inspector Using Web Services	55
Transferring Data to an Inspector Using Email	55
Transferring Data to an Inspector Using a USB Device	56
Transferring Data to an Inspector Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology	56
Diagnostics and Malfunctions	56
Viewing Diagnostics and Malfunctions	57
Diagnostic Definitions	57
Malfunction Definitions	58
Administrator Functions	59
Adding Driver Profiles	59
Editing a Driver Profile	59
Clearing Garmin eLog App Data	60
Voice Command	60
Tips for Speaking to the Device	60
Launching Garmin Voice-Activated Navigation	60
Checking Your Arrival Time	60
Placing a Phone Call Using Your Voice	60
Changing Device Settings Using Your Voice	61
Using the Apps	61
Viewing the Owner's Manual on Your Device	61
Viewing the Truck Map	61
Route Planner	61
Planning a Route	61
Editing and Reordering Locations in a Route	62
Changing Routing Options for a Route	62
Navigating to a Saved Route	62
Editing and Saving Your Active Route	62
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations	62
Viewing the Weather Forecast	62
Viewing Weather Near a Different City	63
Music Player	63
Adding the Music Player Tool to the Map	63
Garmin PowerSwitch™‎ App	64
Activating a Power Switch	64
Turning Off All Switches	64
Customizing a Button	65
Assigning a Switch to a Control Input	65
Adding a Custom Layout	65
Adding a Button to a Custom Layout	66
Arranging Buttons In a Custom Layout	66
Deleting a Custom Layout or Button	66
Routines	66
Adding a Routine	67
Editing a Routine	67
Deleting a Routine	67
Settings	67
Navigation Settings	67
Map and Vehicle Settings	68
Enabling Maps	68
Connecting to a Wireless Network	68
Enabling Bluetooth Wireless Technology	68
Driver Assistance Settings	68
Traffic Settings	68
Display Settings	69
Sound and Notification Settings	69
Adjusting Sound and Notification Volume	69
Enabling or Disabling Location Services	69
Setting the Text Language	69
Date and Time Settings	69
Device Settings	70
Device Information	70
Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information	70
Specifications	70
Charging the Device	70
Device Maintenance	70
Garmin Support Center	70
Updating Maps and Software Using a Wi‑Fi Network	71
Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express	72
Installing Garmin Express	73
Device Care	73
Cleaning the Outer Casing	73
Cleaning the Touchscreen	73
Avoiding Theft	73
Resetting the Device	74
Removing the Device, Mount, and Suction Cup	74
Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup	74
Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield	74
Troubleshooting	74
The suction cup will not stay on my windshield	74
The mount does not hold my device in place while I drive	74
My device is not acquiring satellite signals	74
The device does not charge in my vehicle	74
My battery does not stay charged for very long	75
My device does not connect to my phone	75
Appendix	75
Garmin PowerSwitch	75
Mounting Considerations	75
Mounting the Device	76
Opening the Front Cover	77
Connecting Accessories	78
Connecting a Control Input	79
Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power	79
Pairing with a Garmin Navigation Device	80
Garmin PowerSwitch Specifications	80
Troubleshooting	80
My Garmin PowerSwitch will not stay connected	80
My accessories are not receiving power	81
Wireless Cameras	81
Pairing a BC™‎ 50 Backup Camera with a Garmin Navigation Device	81
Connecting a Wired Backup Camera	82
Viewing the Backup Camera	82
Switching Cameras	82
Changing the Camera Orientation	83
Connecting a Dash Camera to the Powered Mount	83
Data Management	83
About Memory Cards	84
Installing a Memory Card for Maps and Data	84
Formatting the Memory Card	84
Connecting the Device to Your Computer	84
Transferring Data From Your Computer	84
Purchasing Additional Maps	84

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Backing Up Data

You can back up your recorded data to a USB storage device. You should back up regularly to help prevent data

loss. This is also useful when you need to transfer data to another device.

From the Garmin eLog app, select

Settings

Back Up Data

Insert a USB storage device into the USB port on the Garmin eLog adapter.

The light ring on the adapter glows green and plays a tone when it is ready to back up data.

Select

Back Up Data

Restoring Data

You can restore backed up data from a USB storage device. This can be useful when transferring Garmin eLog

app data from another device.

NOTE:

You can restore backed up data only while you are setting up the Garmin eLog app.

Open the

Garmin eLog app to start the setup process.

Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Garmin eLog adapter in the vehicle diagnostic port and

complete the pairing process.

Select

Restore from Backup

Insert a USB storage device containing backup files into the USB port on the Garmin eLog adapter.

The light ring on the adapter glows green and plays a tone when it is ready to restore data.

Select a backup file.

Select

Restore

Daily Operation Guidelines

The following points are guidelines to follow when using the Garmin eLog system. Your motor carrier may have

different operation requirements. Follow your motor carrier's recommendations for daily operation.

•

Verify the dēzl is securely mounted in the vehicle and its screen is visible from a normal seated position.

•

Verify Bluetooth wireless technology and location services are enabled on your device at all times while using

the Garmin eLog adapter.

•

Verify the Garmin eLog app is running and the Garmin eLog adapter is secured to the vehicle diagnostic port

before starting the vehicle.

•

Review and claim all logs recorded for an unidentified driver, if applicable.

•

At the end of each work day, log out of the Garmin eLog app after turning off the engine.

•

Certify your records, and submit them to your motor carrier at the end of each day (

Certifying Daily Logs

page 48

Starting a Drive

Each time you drive your vehicle, you should complete these actions to ensure your hours of service information

is recorded correctly.

Verify the Garmin eLog adapter is secured to the vehicle diagnostic port.

For more information about installing the Garmin eLog adapter in your vehicle, see the

Garmin eLog Owner's

Manual

garmin.com/manuals/elog

Open the Garmin eLog app, and log in as the driver.

Start your vehicle.

Before you start driving, change your duty status in the Garmin eLog app.

The Garmin eLog adapter syncs with the Garmin eLog app and records ELD Records of Duty Service (RODS)

automatically.

Garmin eLog