What does this package record?
One forward view of the road. It includes a single X310 camera, not a rear or cabin camera. Garmin Drive can synchronise clips from additional compatible Garmin cameras, but each camera needs its own power and memory card.
Does the X310 record 4K at 120FPS?
No. The X310’s 4K mode is 30FPS with HDR. Its 120FPS mode is 1080p without HDR. It also offers 1080p at 30FPS with HDR.
What is different about the X110?
The Garmin X110 records 1080p HDR, uses physical buttons and includes an adhesive mount. The X310 adds 4K, touch controls and magnetic mounting.
Do I need to buy a memory card?
Yes. Use an 8 to 512GB microSDHC or microSDXC card rated Class 10 or faster, and check Garmin’s recommended-card guidance. Format it in the camera using exFAT. Back up important footage first because formatting erases the card.
Does ordinary driving recording need a subscription?
Driving footage records to the memory card without a Vault plan. Paid Vault and an internet-connected Wi-Fi network are needed for remote connected features and cloud storage. The card is sold separately.
Can Parking Guard work without Wi-Fi?
Local incident recording can work without Wi-Fi when Parking Guard is enabled and the camera has power. Remote smartphone alerts need an active Wi-Fi connection and a paid Vault subscription. The pre-incident recording option requires external power.
Can I watch a live view from anywhere?
Remote Live View needs Garmin Drive, a paid Vault subscription, camera power and an internet-connected Wi-Fi network. The X310 has no built-in LTE. A vehicle hotspot and its service are separate.
How do I power it while parked?
For parked recording, use Garmin's compatible Constant Power Cable or USB-C Parking Mode Cable and follow its instructions. The included driving adapter is not a hardwire kit. The internal battery is rated for up to 20 minutes, so plan an external supply for overnight use.
Is a separate polarizing filter required?
No. The Garmin Clarity polarizer is built in. It reduces windshield reflections, but it cannot remove every reflection or guarantee readable number plates in every condition.
Can I remove the camera from the mount?
Yes. The X310 uses a magnetic connection between the camera mount and an adhesive plate on the windshield. Check alignment after refitting it. The adhesive plate itself is intended to stay on the glass.
What do the voice commands do?
Supported commands save a video, start or stop audio recording, and start or stop Travelapse. English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Swedish are supported. Wait for the confirmation tone; cabin noise can affect recognition.
Does Travelapse replace normal recording?
No. It makes a fast-motion trip video while normal dash-cam footage continues. Travelapse is unavailable when Promptly Delete is enabled. Save important original clips separately.
What happens when an incident is detected?
The camera saves a clip containing 15 seconds before and after the event. You can also save manually. Unsaved loop footage is overwritten when its allotted space fills; transfer important recordings to a phone or computer.
Will it warn me about every collision or lane departure?
No. These camera-based alerts depend on visibility, lane markings, alignment and speed. Forward-collision and lane-departure warnings operate above 65km/h. They do not brake or steer, and red-light/speed-camera coverage varies by region.
Can I connect the included cable to a computer?
The supplied 13ft cable is for power only. Use a compatible USB-C data cable or a card reader to transfer files. X310 recordings use HEVC/H.265 MP4, so your player must support that codec.
How should I update and maintain the camera?
Check for updates in Garmin Drive or use Garmin Express. Recording pauses during a software update. Garmin recommends formatting the card at least every six months; back up saved clips first, and replace a card if it becomes unreliable.
