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GoPro Charging Help

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Freshbakedbread
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Whenever i plug my gopro into my computer [mac book pro] its says "A USB device is currently drawing to omuch power, The hub to which it is attatched to will be deactivated" its the only thing plugged in, any solutions?

Jan 30 2010 2:14PM
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Bright_Nation
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restart your computer?
try a different usb cable?
take the battery out and put it back in the cam?
try another computer?

if those don't work, call gopro and see if they have ideas, if not maybe its a warranty issue?

Hope those help!  I love my gopro.
Jan 30 2010 3:45PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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I think that would work. If it doesn't, then maybe your computer can't transfer enough power to it.
Jan 30 2010 4:00PM
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ifli
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usb cables only put out soo much power. your computer will not charge the camera because it uses too much power. the best thing to do is get an adapter that has a usb in it

if you get one of these it will solve the problem. I have two of them, just plug the usb on the end and it will charge. its also a surge protector so you can rest easy when you leave you macbook plugged in all the time.

http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Mini-Surge-Protector-Charger/dp/B0015DYMVO/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1264906286&sr=8-5



Jan 30 2010 9:54PM
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ifli
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http://http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Mini-Surge-Protector-Charger/dp/B0015DYMVO/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1264906286&sr=8-5

dammit heres the link fix
Jan 30 2010 9:55PM
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hue.
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can you plug your gopro into the wall while its plugged into the computer? try that
Jan 31 2010 2:01AM
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Ftacnik
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I plug it into my laptop (PC) and it charges perfectly
Feb 1 2010 4:55PM
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Freshbakedbread
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THATS WHAT I CALL HELPFULL, +++ K for this geneous. Purchasing one......now
Feb 2 2010 8:50AM
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ifli
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np
Feb 2 2010 10:25PM
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