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Charge Mode Setting Information for VIRB X and XE
The VIRB X and XE devices can be charged through an AC adapter or the computer. They have a charge mode that shuts off the screen and all lights in order to charge the battery as quickly as possible.
When charging through an AC adapter the device will automatically go into charge mode a few seconds after being plugged in. A countdown will appear on the screen before it enters charge mode with an option to cancel by pressing the OK button. Once charge mode has been activated the screen will go completely blank and there will be no lights or indicators. However, the camera will still be charging. The level of charge can be checked by powering the device on. It will then automatically go back into charge mode after a few seconds.
When connected to a computer the camera will first go into USB mode so that picture and video files can be transferred. The camera will charge in USB mode however, the charge mode can also be activated manually by following the on-screen instruction of "Hold UP to enter charge mode." Once charge mode is activated the device will no longer communicate with the computer but will charge faster than if it were in USB mode.
To prevent the device from automatically entering the charge mode when connected to AC power, the charge mode setting can be changed to manual instead of automatic.
To change the charge mode setting:
- Power on the VIRB
- Press and hold the Menu button
- Select System
- Select Charge Mode to toggle between Auto and Manual
Setting the charge mode to manual will allow the device to be used while connected to external power. Charge mode can still be activated when set to manual by pressing the Up button when prompted after plugging the device into AC power.