My device does not appear as a portable
device on my computer
On Mac computers and some Windows computers, the device
connects using USB mass storage mode. In USB mass storage
mode, the device appears as a removable drive or volume, and
not as a portable device. Windows versions prior to Windows XP
Service Pack 3 use USB mass storage mode.
My device does not appear as either a
portable device or a removable drive or
volume on my computer
1
Disconnect the USB cable from your computer.
2
Turn off the device.
3
Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer and
into your device.
TIP:
Your device should be connected directly to a USB port
on your computer and not to a USB hub.
The device automatically turns on and goes into MTP mode or
USB mass storage mode. A picture of the device connected to a
computer appears on the device screen.
My phone will not connect to the device
• Select
Settings
>
Bluetooth
.
The Bluetooth option must be enabled.
• Enable Bluetooth wireless technology on your phone and
bring your phone within 10 m (33 ft.) of the device.
• Go to
My device is locked up or frozen
1
Hold the power key for 10 seconds.
The device powers off.
2
I need to erase all my user data
1
Connect the device to your computer.
2
Using the file browser on your computer, open the device,
drive, or volume, and open the Internal Storage folder.
3
In the Internal Storage folder, delete the GPX folder.
4
Disconnect the device from your computer and wait 10
seconds.
5
Turn on the device.
6
When the copyright information appears, hold the lower-right
corner of the device screen.
7
Hold the screen until a message appears.
8
Select
Yes
to erase all user data.
Specifications
Water rating
IEC 60529 IPX7*
Operating temperature
range
From -20° to 55°C (from -4° to 131°F)
Charging temperature range From 0° to 45°C (from 32° to 113°F)
Power input (vehicle power
cable, motorcycle, or
external power)
From 8 to 28 Vdc
Power input (USB)
5 V ±0.25 V
Battery life
Up to 2 hr, depending on usage and
settings
Battery type
User-replaceable lithium-ion battery
Battery voltage range
From 7 V to 8.4 V
Radio frequency protocol
Bluetooth wireless technology
2.4 GHz ANT+
®
wireless communications
protocol (for VIRB Remote)
*The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m
for up to 30 min. For more information, go to
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Specifications