GoPro BacPac User Manual

Battery BacPac

™

EXTEND YOUR GOPRO CAMERA’S
BATTERY LIFE.

USER GUIDE

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/ Features

LED Status Light

USB Port

LCD Window

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/ Battery BacPac Overview

The Battery BacPac attaches to the back of your GoPro* to increase battery
life. It’s perfect for long-duration Time Lapse photo sessions, endurance
motorsports racing or any application in which you need extended battery life.

When connected and powered on, the Battery BacPac serves as an initial
source of power. Once the Battery BacPac is depleted, your GoPro automatically
switches over to draw from the battery inside the camera.

You can charge the BacPac using the GoPro Auto or Wall Charger (sold
separately), other USB charger or a computer.

*Compatible with all HERO4, HERO3+ and HERO3 cameras.

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/ Attaching the BacPac to Your GoPro

Step 2

Insert the BacPac connector into the
HERO Port on the back of the camera.

Step 1

Slide the hooked end of the BacPac
into the groove on the right side of the
camera body.

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/ Removing the BacPac from Your GoPro

Step 2

Slide the hooked end of the BacPac out
of the camera groove.

Step 1

Pull back on the le side of the BacPac
marked with the arrow to disconnect it
from the HERO Port.

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/ Checking the Battery BacPac Charge Status

The camera status screen displays the charge status for both the Battery BacPac
and the internal camera battery. The top row indicates the Battery BacPac status
and the bottom row indicates the internal camera battery status.

The LCD window on the Battery BacPac displays the charge status for the BacPac.

TO CHECK THE BACPAC CHARGE STATUS

Press the Battery BacPac button once.

The LCD displays the power level. The LCD is blank when the
BacPac is depleted.

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/ Charging the Battery BacPac

For fast charging, connect the Battery BacPac to a USB wall charger (sold
separately). You can also charge the Battery BacPac by connecting it to your
computer using the included USB charging cable.

Note: Be sure that the computer is connected to a power source. If the LCD window on the BacPac does not
indicate that the BacPac is charging, use a different USB port.

During charging, the LED status light on the Battery BacPac remains lit until
charging is complete. When completely charged, the LCD window on the BacPac
displays a full battery icon. We recommend charging the BacPac fully before use.
No damage occurs to the camera or Battery BacPac if used prior to a full charge.

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To use the Battery BacPac with your camera housing, you must swap out the
original housing backdoor for a BacPac Backdoor. Two BacPac Backdoors are
supplied with the Battery BacPac:

• Standard BacPac BackdoorMakes your camera waterproof to 131’ (40m).
Use when shooting underwater or in wet, damp, or dirty conditions.

• Skeleton BacPac BackdoorNot waterproof. Use in dry, dirt-free
environments only. Enables enhanced audio capture.

The Battery BacPac also comes with a straight-arm extension, which provides a
full range of motion when a deeper backdoor is attached to the housing.

/ Swapping Housing Backdoors

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TO SWAP OUT THE BACKDOOR

Step 1

Open the backdoor
of the housing so it
hangs downward.

Step 2

Gently pull
downward on the
backdoor until it
snaps free from
the hinge.

Step 3

Line up the
replacement
backdoor to the
hinge opening.

Step 4

Push upwards on
the backdoor until
it clicks into place.

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BATTERY STORAGE AND HANDLING

The camera contains sensitive components, including the battery. Do not drop,
disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture, shred, microwave, incinerate,
paint or insert foreign objects into the battery opening on the camera. Do not
use the camera or the battery if it has been damaged—for example, if cracked,
punctured or harmed by water. Disassembling or puncturing the battery can
cause an explosion or fire.

Avoid exposing your camera and battery to very cold or very hot
temperatures. Low or high temperature conditions may temporarily shorten
the battery life or cause the camera to temporarily stop working properly.
Avoid dramatic changes in temperature or humidity when using the camera, as
condensation may form on or within the camera.

/ Battery Information

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The camera housing protects the camera and battery from water damage.
For more information, see Swapping Housing Backdoors. Do not turn on
your camera if it is wet. If your camera is already on, turn it off and remove
the battery immediately. Allow the camera to dry thoroughly before using it
again. Do not dry the camera or battery with an external heat source such as
a microwave oven or hair dryer. Damage to the camera or battery caused by
contact with liquid is not covered under the warranty.

Do not store your battery with metal objects, such as coins, keys or necklaces.
If the battery terminals come in contact with metal objects, this may cause a fire.

BATTERY DISPOSAL

Most rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are classified as non-hazardous waste and
are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream. Many localities have
laws in place requiring battery recycling. Check your local laws to make sure
that you can dispose of rechargeable batteries in your regular trash. To safely
dispose of lithium-ion batteries, protect terminals from exposure to other metal

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with packing, masking or electrical tape so they do not cause a fire while
being transported.

Lithium-ion batteries, however, do contain recyclable materials and are
accepted for recycling by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation’s
(RBRC) Battery Recycling Program. We encourage you to visit Call2Recycle at
call2recycle.org or call 1-800-BATTERY in North America to find a convenient
recycling location.

Never dispose of a battery in a fire because it may explode.

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/ Regulatory Information

130-06607-000 REVA

Please Recycle

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