If you need to remove the battery, wait until the screen turns offbefore removing the battery.Turning the Device On and Off Using RECYou can use REC to turn the device on and off in recordingmode. This feature allows you to start recording quickly, whileautomatically turning off the device to conserve battery powerwhen you are not recording.NOTE: The device does not turn off using REC unless you useREC to turn on the device.1 With the device turned off, slide REC toward the lens.The device turns on and starts recording video.2 When you are finished recording, slide REC away from thelens.The device stops recording and turns off.ModesYou can operate your device in several modes.VIEWFINDER: Displays the camera viewfinder and statusinformation.PLAYBACK: Allows you to view recorded videos and photos.DASHBOARD: Displays sensor data in charts and data fields(VIRB Elite only).SETUP: Allows you to change camera settings.Changing Modes1 Select MODE to cycle through the available modes.The modes cycle from left to right. The icon for the selectedmode appears larger, and the name of the selected modeappears at the bottom of the screen.2 Stop selecting MODE when the desired mode appears.ViewfinderYou can use the viewfinder to set up shots, view statusinformation, and level the camera (VIRB Elite only).Select MODE > VIEWFINDER.À Battery statusÁ Recording time remaining on the memory card Current video modeSelect to view the level (page 3).Select to view the status page (page 3).Leveling the DeviceNOTE: This feature is available for VIRB Elite only.You can use the on-screen level when you mount the device toensure your videos and photos are perfectly level.1 Select MODE > VIEWFINDER > .The level appears.2 Adjust the device until the degree of roll À and degree ofpitch Á are both 00°, and the brown section of the level  iseven with the horizon line Ã.Calibrating the LevelYou can calibrate the level if it does not seem accurate. It maybe necessary to calibrate the level when using the device inextreme temperatures.1 Select MODE > VIEWFINDER > .2 Place the device flat on a level surface, with the screenfacing up.3 Select OK.Status PageThe status page provides at-a-glance details about the currentsettings of your device.Select MODE > VIEWFINDER > .À Displays the video mode, field of view, elapsed time, interval orloop setting (if set), number of stored videos, and time remaining onthe memory card.Á Displays the photo resolution, camera mode, timer count (if set),photos remaining, and number of stored photos. Displays the sensors being used (VIRB Elite only) including Wi-Fi®,cadence, heart rate, tempe™, and GPS. The sensor icons are graywhen disabled, flashing when searching for a signal, and whitewhen enabled or connected.VideoRecording a VideoNOTE: If the battery power becomes very low while recordingvideo, the device automatically stops recording, saves thevideo, and safely turns off.1 Slide REC toward the lens to start recording video.If the device is off, it turns on automatically. The device startsrecording video, and the viewfinder appears.Viewfinder 3