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Do so by pressing the Power/Mode button on the face or top of the camera until a red LED indicator comes on. When it recognizes the connection, your GoPro should go into USB mode, causing a USB symbol to appear on the camera's screen if your camera is equipped with one. Press the Power/Mode button once more if your camera doesn't automatically go into USB mode. If you're using a HERO3+ or older, turn Wi-Fi OFF on the camera before connecting it to your computer. On a Mac, a camera icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click on it to access the photos and videos stored on the camera's microSD card. In Windows, go to My Computer, then locate your GoPro in the list of available drives and double-click on it.
Power on your GoPro. Locate your photos and videos.