What does the M button on a dash cam mean?
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The M button on a dash cam is the menu button. By pressing it, you can access the settings of the dash cam, including sound, time, recording duration, etc. Additionally, dash cams usually have a P button and an OK button. The P button is the mode selection button, allowing you to choose between photo mode or video mode, while the OK button is the confirmation button. The main functions of a dash cam are: Protecting drivers' legal rights: In case of collisions with pedestrians crossing the road or owners of bicycles and motorcycles, drivers may face extortion. A dash cam can provide drivers with valid evidence to protect themselves. Playback of recorded footage: The responsibility for accidents becomes clear at a glance, enabling traffic police to handle incidents quickly and accurately. It allows for swift clearance of the scene to restore traffic flow while preserving crucial evidence from the incident, contributing to a safe and smooth traffic environment. If every vehicle is equipped with a dash cam, drivers will be less likely to violate traffic rules, significantly reducing the incidence of accidents. Vehicles involved in accidents will be recorded by other vehicles' dash cams, greatly decreasing hit-and-run cases. In court trials of road traffic accident cases, sentencing and compensation will be more accurate and evidence-based. It also provides evidence for insurance claims. In cases of staged accidents by pedestrians, dash cams can provide decisive evidence for solving the case, including the accident scene and the perpetrator's appearance.
I've been driving for over a decade and have used various dash cams, finding that the M button on most devices stands for Menu. Pressing it brings up a menu interface on the screen where you can adjust settings like video resolution, date and time, loop recording mode, or sensitivity. Some models even allow direct formatting of the memory card. I remember once when I almost rear-ended someone on the road, I quickly pressed the M button to manually save that clip, which turned out to be a huge help during the insurance claim. Nowadays, newer devices offer even more functions, and the M button might also serve as a manual recording trigger—just press it to lock the current video and prevent overwriting. I recommend that car owners familiarize themselves with these buttons when they get a new dash cam, especially avoiding random presses while parked to prevent messing up the settings. Regularly checking the recording quality is also reassuring, as safe driving relies on these little gadgets.
