User Manual

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Follow the tips below to get the best performance from your camera:
• Your GoPro is waterproof to 33ft (10m)—no housing needed. Be sure
the door is closed before using it in or around water, dirt, or sand.
• Before closing the door, be sure the seal is free of debris. Use a cloth
to clean the seal if needed.
• Make sure your GoPro is dry and clean before opening the door. Rinse
your camera with fresh water and dry it with a cloth if needed.
• If sand or debris hardens around the door, soak your camera in warm
tap water for 15 minutes and then rinse thoroughly to remove the
debris before opening the doors.
• If your camera gets wet, dry the touch screen with a soft cloth so that
it registers your touch.
• For the best audio performance, shake your camera or blow on the
mic to remove water and debris from the microphone holes. Do not
use compressed air to blow into the mic holes. This could damage the
internal waterproof membranes.
• After every use in salt water, rinse your camera with fresh water, and
dry it with a soft cloth.
• The lens cover is made from extremely tough strengthened glass,
but it can still be scratched or cracked. Keep it clean with a soft,
lint-free cloth.
PRO TIP: Contact GoPro Support with any maintenance questions.
For more information, check out gopro.com/support.
Maintenance
MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE
Your HERO7 White has a built-in battery that can’t be removed. You’ll
get a low battery message on the touch screen when the battery charge
drops below 10%.
If the charge runs out (or your SD card is maxed out) while recording
video, your camera will stop recording, save the video, and turn itself o.
Here are some things you can do to maximize battery life:
• Turn o Wireless Connections
• Use the following settings:
• QuikCapture (page 20)
• Touch Screen (page 51)
• Auto Power O (page 32)
RECORDING WHILE PLUGGED INTO A POWER SOURCE
You can use the USB-C cable that came with your camera to shoot videos
and photos while your camera is plugged in to a USB-charging adapter,
the GoPro Supercharger, another GoPro charger, or the GoPro Portable
Power Pack. This is perfect for capturing long videos and time lapse
events.
Even though your camera is plugged in, the battery will not charge during
recording. It will start charging when you stop recording. You cannot
record while charging with a computer.
Heads Up: Because the door is open, your camera is not waterproof
when charging.
PRO TIP: Fully charge your camera before storing it away to help maximize
battery life.
Battery Information