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BATTERY

A fully charged HERO3 battery provides approximately two hours of video

recording time at 720p-60fps. If using the HERO3 with Battery BacPac, the

battery provides approximately XX hours of video recording time at 720p-60fps.

The LCD displays the battery meter in every camera mode.

Charging Battery

Battery icon as displayed in the LCD will blink when battery drops below 10%. If

recording is occurring when battery reaches 0%, camera will save ﬁle and turn OFF.

1. Connect camera to computer via USB cord or USB power supply.

2. Front red LED Activity Light remains ON while battery is charging.

2. Front red LED Activity Light turns OFF when battery is fully charged.

Camera battery will charge to 80% in one to two hours and 100% in four hours

(depending on USB power output). Battery will charge to 80% in one hour and 100%

in two hours when using a GoPro 1000mAh USB-compatible Wall or Auto Charger.

No damage will occur to camera or battery if used together prior to full charge.

Using While Charging

Camera connected to USB device: If camera is connected to computer via

USB and turned ON, ﬁles on SD card may be viewed on computer. Files may also

be transferred to and from an SD card.

Camera connected to USB wall charger: Camera will only charge; no ﬁle

transfer or view process is possible.

NOTE:

If camera is actively recording video and is then connected to a USB device,

streaming will NOT stop. However, if camera is connected to USB ﬁrst, then

streaming to GoPro App.

The HERO3 battery enclosure area provides a snug ﬁt in order to maximize battery

connection and reliability when camera is used in high-vibration activities.

Removing Battery

1. Remove battery door by placing thumb on indentation in camera and

sliding the switch to le, toward HERO Port on back of camera.

2. Grab pull-tab on battery and remove from camera.

 Spare batteries and additional accessories are available at gopro.com and

from authorized GoPro resellers.

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