The 70Mai Dash Cam 1S provides two physical ways to restart the device when it stops responding: the reset hole and the power button. Start with simple power checks before using either method.
[reference] Title: Power Button Text: Use the physical power button for normal power control. If the dash cam becomes unresponsive, holding it for about 15 seconds can force the device to shut down. Title: Reset Hole Text: The small reset opening provides a hardware reset option. Use a thin pin carefully to press the reset control inside. Title: Restart Text: After a forced shutdown, press the power button again to start the dash cam. [/reference]Basic Checks First
Before resetting the 1S, check whether the camera is simply without power or temporarily unresponsive.
[checklist] * Check that the dash cam is connected to its power source * Check that the power connection is seated securely * Give the dash cam a moment to respond before pressing controls repeatedly * Use a reset method only when normal button operation does not respond [/checklist] [tip] Try the normal power button first. A hardware reset is better kept as a secondary action when the dash cam does not respond normally. [/tip]Using the Reset Hole
[step] 1. Keep the dash cam connected to a suitable power source 2. Locate the reset hole on the dash cam 3. Insert a thin pin carefully into the reset hole 4. Press the internal reset control gently 5. Allow the dash cam a moment to restart or become responsive [/step] [warning] Use only a thin, suitable pin and press gently. Do not force the pin into the opening or move it sideways. [/warning]Force Shutdown with the Power Button
If you prefer not to use the reset hole, the power button can be used to force the 1S to shut down when it is not responding.
[step] 1. Press and hold the power button for about 15 seconds 2. Release the button after the forced shutdown 3. Press the power button again to restart the dash cam 4. Wait for the dash cam to finish starting before pressing additional controls [/step]Which Method to Use?
[compare] Power button | Hold for about 15 seconds when the dash cam is unresponsive, then press again to restart Reset hole | Use a thin pin to activate the hardware reset control when normal button operation is not responding [/compare] [dosdonts] Do: Check the power connection before resetting the dash cam Do: Use one reset method at a time and allow the camera time to respond Do: Handle the reset hole gently Dont: Repeatedly press several controls while the dash cam is restarting Dont: Force a thick or unsuitable object into the reset hole [/dosdonts]After Restarting
Once the 70Mai Dash Cam 1S starts again, give it a short moment to complete startup. Check that it responds to the power button and resumes normal operation before making additional changes.
[troubleshoot] Problem: The dash cam does not respond to normal button presses Cause: The device may be temporarily unresponsive Fix: Check the power connection first, then use either the reset hole or the approximately 15-second power-button hold Problem: The dash cam has shut down after the long power-button hold Cause: The forced shutdown has completed Fix: Press the power button again to restart the device [/troubleshoot] [faq] Q: When should I use the reset hole? A: Use it when the 1S is not responding normally and a basic power check does not restore normal control. Q: How long should I hold the power button for a forced shutdown? A: Hold it for about 15 seconds, then press the power button again to restart the dash cam. Q: Should I use both reset methods at the same time? A: No. Use one method, allow the dash cam time to respond, and only consider the other method if needed. Q: What should I check after the dash cam restarts? A: Confirm that the device powers up normally and responds to its physical controls before continuing regular use. [/faq]