Battery Life - GoPro Hero 3 Black edition User Manual

batterY life

ChArGinG BAtterY
The battery icon displayed in the camera's LCD will blink when the battery drops below
10%. If recording is occurring when battery reaches 0%, the camera will save the file
and power oFF.
to charge the battery:
1. Connect the camera to a
computer or USB power supply
(such as the GoPro Wall Charger
or GoPro Auto Charger).
2. The Red status indicator Light
remains on while the battery
is charging.
3. The Red status indicator Light
will turn oFF when the battery is
fully charged.
The battery will charge to 80% in one hour and 100% in two hours when using
GoPro's 1000mAh USB-compatible Wall or Auto Charger. Other chargers may
charge at only half this rate.
No damage will occur to the camera or the battery if used together prior to full charge.
Spare batteries and additional charging accessories are available at gopro.com.
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usinG the CAmerA WhiLe ChArGinG
You can charge the camera's battery while recording Video or taking Photos. Simply
plug the camera into a GoPro-specific auto, wall or phone charger to charge the
HERO3 camera while recording Video or Photos. It is best to use GoPro's 1AMP
(1000mAh) Wall or Auto Charger for maximum charging performance while the
camera is in use. Performance of non-GoPro chargers cannot be guaranteed.
remoVinG the BAtterY From the CAmerA
The HERO3 battery is designed to have a tight fit to maximize reliability in high-
vibration activities.
to remove the battery:
1. Remove the battery door by placing your thumb in the indentation in the
battery door (on the back of the camera) and sliding it to the left.
2. Allow the door to pop out. Grasp the battery pull-tab and remove from the camera.
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