Contour GPS
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How do I format the microSD card? (ContourGPS)
The ContourGPS must be formatted with the formatting “pinhole” button on the camera. To format a microSD card, follow the steps below. Please note that all data on the microSD card will be lost during the format and that the record switch must not be in the forward position during this process. Power up the camera withOUT the microSD card installed. The camera wil beep 3 times. Now install th...
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Camera won't respond after a firmware update.
While the firmware update process usually goes smoothly, there can occasionally be an error. There are a couple of things you can try to correct this. 1) Make sure that the camera battery is fully charged. To do this, plug the camera in to the USB port of your computer. The red charge light on the camera should come on. If it doesn't, try using a different USB port on the computer, a different computer, or...
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Camera won't power on.
If you're having a problem powering on your camera, first check to see that the battery is fully charged and that you are able to power the camera on using the power button on the inside of the camera. This is done by opening the back door of the camera and pressing the small square button that is between the microSD card slot and the battery. If your camera successfully powers on this way, there may be an ...
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Setting time on the camera
The time on the ContourGPS is set directly by the GPS receiver in the camera. Every time that the camera establishes a position fix from the GPS satellites, it will adjust the camera's time settings. The time will always be set to UTC (formerly known as Greenwich Mean Time or GMT). Depending on how many time zones you are away from UTC, this is how many hours different the time on your camera will be from ...
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Where do I find the manual?
ContourGPS manuals English English (UK) French Italian Spanish German ContourGPS quickstart guide English
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Battery life expectancy for the ContourGPS
The expected duration is 2 to 2.5 hours of battery life for the cameras with the removable battery on a full charge. We recommend carrying fully charged spare batteries if you expect to have extended filming sessions. You can provide continuous power to the camera if you need to record for longer than that by using a Contour brand wall charger or the Contour brand car charger. Both are designed specifica...
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Waterproof?
Hello, my Contour GPS fell in my pool. It does'nt start. It's dead? Is there any solution?
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contour gps stops recording
I have 4 contour cameras. 2 Roams and 2 GPS. I like the ability to change the battery in the GPS, but the Roam runs longer on a charge. My issue is that recently one of my GPS began to stop recording after the first segment on my 16GB card. If I power it off and back on again,it will start recording again. Also, if the battery goes dead in a segment, the camera will somehow damage the data so it cannot ...
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Old Contour GPS won't go into Bluetooth pairing mode or record now.
I have a Contour GPS (pre Bluetooth labeled button, purchased 4/2011) and it will not go into pairing mode. I tried holding the "hidden" button for any where from 3 to 10 seconds and nothing. The front lower LED flashes Green unless I go outside then it will go steady green (satelite acquired I believe). If I press the power button again the 2 Red LED's near the lens come on and the two rear Green LED...
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Bluetooth on GPS 1400 Version1
want to connect to Bluetooth but I understand I need to purchase a card to do this whooppeeeeee I am going to order one but Ive looked everywhere even in the Owners manual and there is no Bluetooth switch labeled anywhere?
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lens won't rotate
the lens of my Contour GPS is stuck on the 90 degrees (clockwise) does anyone know a solution?