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Maintenance
Follow these tips to get the best performance from your camera:
• Your GoPro is waterproof to 10 m – no housing needed. Ensure the
door is closed before using it in or around water, dirt or sand.
• Before closing the door, ensure 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 door.
• 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.
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Battery Information
MAXIMISING BATTERY LIFE
Here are some things you can do to maximise battery life:
• Capture video at lower frame rates and resolutions
• Use the Screensaver and lower the screen Brightness
• Turn off GPS
• Turn off Wireless Connections
• Use the following settings:
•
QuikCapture
(page 35)
•
Auto Power Off
(page 87)
RECORDING WHEN PLUGGED INTO A POWER SOURCE
You can use the USB-C cable that came with your camera to capture
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.
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