GoPro MAX User Manual Battery Information

MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE

A low battery message will appear on the touch screen when the battery charge drops below 10%.

If the charge runs out while recording video, your camera will stop recording, save the video, and turn itself off.

Here are some things you can do to maximize 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 these settings:

  • QuikCapture

  • Auto Power Off

RECORDING WHEN PLUGGED INTO A POWER SOURCE

You can use the USB-C cable that came with your camera to shoot 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 charging, the battery will not charge during recording. It will start charging when you stop recording. You cannot record while plugged into a computer.

Heads Up: Because the door is open, your camera is not waterproof when charging.

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WARNING: Using a non-GoPro wall charger could damage your camera battery and could lead to fire or leakage. With the exception of the GoPro Supercharger (sold separately), only use chargers marked Output 5V 1A. If you don’t know your charger’s voltage and current, use the included USB cable to charge your camera with a computer.

BATTERY STORAGE + HANDLING

MAX is full of sensitive components, including the battery. Avoid exposing your camera to very hot or cold temperatures. Extreme temperatures may temporarily shorten battery life or cause your camera to temporarily stop working properly. Avoid dramatic temperature or humidity changes as condensation may form on or within the camera.

Do not dry your camera with an external heat source such as a microwave oven or hair dryer. Damage to the camera or battery caused by contact with liquid inside the camera is not covered under the warranty.

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

Do not make any unauthorized alterations to your camera. Doing so may compromise safety, regulatory compliance, and performance, and may void the warranty.

Heads Up: Batteries have reduced capacity in cold weather. This affects older batteries even more. If you regularly shoot at low temperatures, replace batteries yearly for optimal performance.

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PRO TIP: Fully charge your camera before storing it away to help maximize battery life.

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WARNING: Do not drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture, shred, microwave, incinerate, or paint your camera or battery. Do not insert foreign objects into any opening on the camera, such as the USB-C port. Do not use your camera if it’s been damaged—for example, if cracked, punctured, or harmed by water. Disassembling or puncturing the integrated battery can cause an explosion or 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 regions require 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 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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WARNING: Only use GoPro replacement batteries for your camera.