Setting Up Your Garmin eLog Adapter
NOTE: If you need to transfer Garmin eLog data from another device to your dēzl device , you must import the
data during the setup process. You should create a data backup from your previous device before you start
setting up the Garmin eLog adapter on your dēzl device
page 41).
You must set up and pair your Garmin eLog adapter with the Garmin eLog app in order to be in compliance with
FMCSA ELD regulations. For more information about installing the Garmin eLog adapter in your vehicle, see the
Garmin eLog Owner's Manual at garmin.com/manuals/elog.
1 On your dēzl device, open the
2 Follow the instructions in the app to set up and configure the Garmin eLog system, administrator account,
and driver profiles.
The administrator account is critical for some app functions. Choose an administrator password you can
remember, and do not lose the password. The administrator password cannot be recovered without clearing all
app data, which causes all recorded Garmin eLog data to be deleted.
NOTE: Until you complete the setup process, the Garmin eLog device has limited functionality and is not
compliant with FMCSA ELD regulations.
Transferring Garmin eLog Data from Another Device
If you have previously used your Garmin eLog adapter with another device, you can transfer the Garmin eLog
app data from the previous device to your dēzl device. You must complete this transfer during the initial setup.
1 From the Garmin eLog app on your previous device, create a data backup
2 While setting up your Garmin eLog adapter with your dēzl device, restore the data backup
page 41).
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.
Garmin eLog
(Transferring Garmin eLog Data from Another Device,
Garmin eLog app.
NOTICE
(Backing Up Data,
page 41).
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