A:Answer Hi. Generally, the camera is used while driving and comes on when the car powers up. However, you can keep recording by connecting to a power source that's always on. If you do that, it will continuously record. There is also a Parking Mode that will put the camera into a sleep mode and monitor surroundings. It will turn on if a disturbance is detected via motion or G Sensor impact. Parking Mode only works properly if the dash cam is powered. Either the Cigarette Lighter Socket must remain on with the ignition off, or the dash cam must be hardwired to a
constant power source (use optional hardwire cord CA-MICROUSB-001). Thanks!