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Animal.Party
Posts: 311 - Karma: 158
when i plug it into my mac it doesn't read it? anybody else have this problem? i don't know wat to do.
Dec 26 2010 9:31PM
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kootenayklaus
Posts: 3914 - Karma: 2,179
works fine on mine. I don't know what to tell you.
Dec 26 2010 9:34PM
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Animal.Party
Posts: 311 - Karma: 158
is ur's on or off when you plug it in?
Dec 26 2010 9:40PM
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stickerman
Posts: 2043 - Karma: 147
Make sure the camera is turned in and the little display screen says USB.
Dec 26 2010 9:41PM
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Animal.Party
Posts: 311 - Karma: 158
yeah it does and still nothing. fuuuuuuuuuck
Dec 26 2010 9:44PM
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connory998
Posts: 1197 - Karma: 34
do you have a card reader? if so just pull the SD card out and put it in your card reader
Dec 26 2010 9:46PM
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Animal.Party
Posts: 311 - Karma: 158
i do but its older and doesn't read my new card ahhaa
Dec 26 2010 9:47PM
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stickerman
Posts: 2043 - Karma: 147
go buy an external one that plugs into a usb drive. tats all i can think of or try a different camble to plug the gopro into the computer
Dec 26 2010 10:11PM
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EmperorKuzco
Posts: 6660 - Karma: 254
Ok sorry bump but I don't want to make another go pro thread but I was just wondering when the go pro is connected to the computer and the screen says "USB" this means it's charging right? Sorry I'm terrible with technology
Dec 26 2010 10:13PM
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Bright_Nation
Posts: 400 - Karma: 12
GoPro is really picky with cables.  I use my other camera to read cards instead.  One good option if you don't want to get a card reader and don't have another camera is to get the best quality  SHORTEST USB cable you can find.  USB degrades really fast, so the shorter the cable, the better the signal.  This is why a lot of external hard drives come with 8" USB cords, not multiple foot ones.  If a shorter cable doesn't work, get a card reader.


The GoPro is charging if the red light is on.  When the light turns off the charge is complete.

Try emailing GoPro if you guys have any other issues, they have the fastest and best support I have ever dealt with.  Yet another reason they're so sick!
Dec 26 2010 10:26PM
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Animal.Party
Posts: 311 - Karma: 158
thanks man does it matter what kind of card reader i get? like can i get the cheapest one?
Dec 26 2010 10:44PM
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Bright_Nation
Posts: 400 - Karma: 12
Since you ski Glen Eden (I'm a pro...file stalker) you probably live near Toronto.  Get yourself to Henry's on Church street and they can hook you up.  They'll also let you test things out before you buy.
Dec 26 2010 10:48PM
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AHSkier
Posts: 563 - Karma: 42
If the red light is on it is charging, with no battery at all it takes 4 hours to charge
Dec 26 2010 10:49PM
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travispersaud
Posts: 501 - Karma: 42
im in the same boat.  my go pro wont isnt recognized by a pc or a mac, and nothing comes on the screen when i plug it in. i cant even get a red light ! anybody had this happen before ?
Dec 30 2010 11:07PM
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Simon.k
Posts: 918 - Karma: 1,051
sorta, when i try to charge it the red light doesn't come on, but it still charges. wierd
Dec 30 2010 11:31PM
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HIT
Posts: 3524 - Karma: 4,996
hit against your wall twice, it worked for me...

haha funny thing is im serious
Dec 30 2010 11:32PM
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.seb.
Posts: 1291 - Karma: 597
im having a problem with mine too.. wheni press the button to turn it on it beeps and blinks as if is turning on but nothing shows up on the lcd screen i have only had it for a year.. help?
Dec 30 2010 11:47PM
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Deezy
Posts: 4580 - Karma: 1,004
ahh, had that problem...
brought it back
getting a new one tomorrow hopefully.

ive kept the mounts and wires for the last 2 go pros ive had. i have so many mounts :D
Dec 30 2010 11:56PM
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bakedpow
Posts: 8770 - Karma: 10,462
When the little red light is on it means its charging. When USB pops up it should be connected to your computer.
Dec 31 2010 12:00AM
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HIT
Posts: 3524 - Karma: 4,996
when you plug it in and it doesnt register hold the front power button for a couple seconds. it should work
Dec 31 2010 12:01AM
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Emma_Watson
Posts: 4483 - Karma: 6,662
Send it to me i can fix it :P
Dec 31 2010 12:03AM
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maximiliaan
Posts: 7710 - Karma: 2,849
GO PROBLEM!!!!1!!! :D:D
HHAHAHAHAHAAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dec 31 2010 7:06AM
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spruitm
Posts: 2219 - Karma: 1,057
When you plug it in to a computer it does not automatically pop up like most things do.  You have to go to My Computer and find it in there.
If you've already tried that, get a card reader.  They are $20 at most, probably cheaper online.
Dec 31 2010 12:06PM
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