Battery BacPac
USER MANUAL
™
GoPro adds new camera features
through soware updates. An update
to the original HD HERO and the HD
HERO2 is required for compatibility
with the Battery BacPac.
To download, visit gopro.com/update.
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BATTERY BACPAC FEATURES
1. Attaches to your GoPro camera to double*
battery capacity.
2. Plugs into any USB charging source (PC, wall, auto
charger).
3. Displays the battery level and charge status in
LCD window.
4. Displays the charge and record activity with LED light.
5. May be attached/detached at any time.
* Actual battery life may vary.
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ATTACHING BATTERY BACPAC TO
GOPRO CAMERA
ATTACHING BATTERY BACPAC
The Battery BacPac can be attached to the original
HD HERO, HD HERO2 and HERO3 cameras.
1. Slide hooked end of the Battery BacPac (A) into groove
on the right side of camera body (B).
2. Insert the Battery BacPac connector (C) into the HERO
Port (D) on back of the camera.
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REMOVING BATTERY BACPAC
1. Pull back on the le side of the Battery BacPac marked
with arrow to disconnect from the HERO Port.
2. Slide hooked end of the Battery BacPac (A) out of the
camera groove (B).
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SWAPPING HOUSING DOORS
Attaching the Battery BacPac to your GoPro camera will
require the use of a deeper backdoor when used with
the housing. Two different backdoors are supplied with
the Battery BacPac: one Standard (waterproof) and one
Skeleton (non-waterproof). The Skeleton backdoor allows for improved audio capture and camera cooling. The
backdoors are compatible with all GoPro housings.
1. Open the backdoor of housing so it hangs downward.
2. Gently pull downward on the backdoor until it snaps
free from hinge.
3. Line up replacement backdoor to hinge opening.
4. Push upwards on the backdoor until it clicks into place.
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USING THE BATTERY BACPAC
When connected and powered ON, the Battery BacPac serves as
an initial source of power. Once the Battery BacPac is depleted,
your GoPro will switch over to draw from the battery inside the
camera. The battery switch over happens automatically and does
NOT interrupt recording.
When attached to the original HD HERO or the
HD HERO2 camera:
• The camera LCD displays “2” next to battery icon when
drawing from the Battery BacPac.
• The camera LCD displays “1” when drawing from the
internal battery.
• The Battery BacPac LCD displays the BacPac’s charge level.
• The Battery BacPac LCD is blank when the BacPac is depleted.
When attached to the HERO3 camera:
• The camera LCD displays charge status of each battery: top
row for Battery BacPac, bottom row for internal battery.
• The Battery BacPac LCD displays the BacPac’s charge level.
• The Battery BacPac LCD is blank when the BacPac is depleted.
PRO TIP: The Battery BacPac will only function if the GoPro
camera battery is installed.
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CHECKING BATTERY BACPAC POWER LEVEL
Press the Battery BacPac button (A) once and LCD (B)
will illuminate to show power level.
100-70% 70-40% 40-10% <10%
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CHARGING
DIRECT CHARGE
1. Connect the Battery BacPac to a computer or a USB
compatible charger via included USB cable.
2. While charging, the Battery BacPac will display an
animated icon.
3. When completely charged, the Battery BacPac will
display a full battery icon.
PASSTHROUGH CHARGING
For the original HD HERO or the HD HERO2 cameras: A
pass-through charge is NOT possible. The Battery BacPac
must be connected directly to a USB charging device (see
above for DIRECT CHARGE).
For the HERO3 camera: A pass-through charge will flow to
BOTH the Battery BacPac and the internal HERO3 battery
when combined and connected to a source of power (USB connection to computer or other charging device). Power will first
charge the internal HERO3 battery, then the Battery BacPac.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY AND
HANDLING INFORMATION
WARNING: Failure to follow these safety instructions could
result in fire, electric shock or other injury or damage to
the Battery BacPac or other property. Risk of explosion if
battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used
batteries according to instructions.
HANDLING
The Battery BacPac contains sensitive components. Do
not drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture, shred, microwave, incinerate, paint or insert foreign
objects into the Battery BacPac. Do not use Battery
BacPac if it has been damaged—for example cracked,
punctured or harmed by water.
AVOID WATER AND WET LOCATIONS
Do not use an unprotected Battery BacPac in rain or near
washbasins or other wet locations. Do not spill food or
liquid onto Battery BacPac. If Battery BacPac gets wet, turn
off camera and disconnect before cleaning. Allow to dry
thoroughly before using again. Do not dry Battery BacPac
with an external heat source such as a microwave oven or
hair dryer. Damage to Battery BacPac caused by contact
with liquid is not covered under the warranty.
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USING CONNECTORS AND PORTS
Never force a connector into a port; check for
obstructions on the port. If the connector and port
do not join with reasonable ease there may be a
mismatch. Be sure the connector matches the port
and that connections line up.
ACCEPTABLE TEMPERATURE RANGE FOR
BATTERY BACPAC
Extreme low or high temperature conditions may
temporarily shorten battery life. Avoid dramatic changes in
temperature or humidity when using Battery BacPac. The
device may get warm during use or charge process.
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