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Charging the Battery

The status LEDs flash rapidly when the battery charge level is low. You can charge the battery using a standard wall outlet or a USB port on your computer. The camera is powered by a removable lithium-ion battery.

You can also charge the battery using a battery charger accessory. Go to www.garmin.com/VIRB to purchase accessories.

NOTE: The battery will not charge when outside the approved charging temperature range (Specifications).
  1. Turn off the camera.

    Most power sources do not provide enough power to charge the camera while it is on.

  2. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB port Callout number one on the camera.

    Front view of device with callout
  3. Plug the large end of the USB cable into an AC adapter or a computer USB port.

    When you connect the device to a power source, the top status LED turns solid red.

    NOTE: The battery may charge slowly when using a computer USB port. Some portable computers may not provide enough power to charge the battery.
  4. Charge the camera completely.

    When the camera is fully charged, the status LED turns off.

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