GoPro HERO Camera User manual

QUICK START GUIDE

LCD

This Quick Start Guide will show you

the basics of capturing life’s most

incredible moments with your GoPro.

To download the full User Manual,

visit gopro.com/getstarted

CONGRATULATIONS

on your

new

SET UP

Unlatch and open the

backdoor.

(The camera cannot be removed from

the housing.)

Insert a microSD card.

(Requires at least a Class 10 or

UHS-I microSD card up to 64GB,

sold separately.)

Charge using the

included USB cable.

(The battery cannot be removed from

the camera.)

HILIGHT TAG

Press the Settings/Tag

button to tag key moments

while recording or playing

back video to quickly ﬁnd the

highlights later.

POWERING ON

+ RECORDING

Short press the Power/

Mode button.

On the touch display,

tap the mode icon and

then select a video or

photo mode.

Press the Shutter/Select

button to start/stop

recording.

VIDEO

Capture video.

PHOTO

Capture a

single photo.

TIME LAPSE

Capture a

series of

photos at set

time intervals.

SETUP

Adjust general

camera

settings.

PL AYBACK

Play back

videos and

photos.

BURST

Capture photo

bursts.

For full details about all modes, resolutions and settings,

download the User Manual at gopro.com/getstarted

MODES ADJUSTING

SETTINGS

On the touch display, tap the

settings icon to open the

settings for the current mode.

Tap the setting you want to

change, then select an option

for that setting.

Tap Exit to close the settings

menu.

FLAT

SURFACE

MOUNTING

CURVED

SURFACE

MOUNTING

Mount your GoPro to helmets, gear and more with the included

Curved + Flat Adhesive Mounts and hardware.

MOUNTING YOUR

CAMERA

TIP: Apply adhesive mounts to clean, smooth surfaces at room

temperature only, at least 24 hours before use. To remove, heat

with a hair dryer then peel oﬀ mount.

Your HERO+ LCD camera comes with three backdoors, each

designed for diﬀerent uses and environments.

STANDARD BACKDOOR

Provides waterproof protection to 131’ (40m).

Use when shooting under water or in wet,

damp or dirty conditions.

TOUCH BACKDOOR

Enables access to the touch display.

Provides waterproof protection to 10’ (3m).

(To prevent damage to the touch display, do not exceed this depth when

using this backdoor. Touch functionality is not available under water.)

SKELETON BACKDOOR

Not waterproof—use in dry, dirt-free

environments only. Enables access to the

touch display, provides enhanced cooling and

allows more direct access to the microphone.

HOUSING

BACKDOORS

Open the housing so the

backdoor hangs downward.

Pull down on the backdoor until

it snaps free from the hinge.

Align the new backdoor with

the hinge.

Push up on the backdoor until it

clicks into place.

SWAPPING

BACKDOORS

GOPRO APP

Use the free GoPro App to view your photos and videos and

share your favorites via text, email and social networks.

GOPRO STUDIO

GoPro Studio soware is the best way to import, play back

and edit your GoPro videos. You can download it for free at

gopro.com/getstarted.

VIEWING, EDITING

AND SHARING

CONNECTING TO THE

GOPRO APP

1. Download the GoPro App and

open it on your smartphone

or tablet.

2. Follow the app’s on-screen

instructions to connect your

camera.

(If needed, the default password for your

camera is goprohero.)

For complete pairing

instructions, visit

gopro.com/support.

UPDATE YOUR CAMERA

Get the most out of your GoPro

with updated features and

performance.

CREATE A GOPRO ACCOUNT

Receive updates, enter

contests and more.

DOWNLOAD THE USER

MANUAL

Find detailed info on settings,

modes and more.

HELP AND

RESOURCES

VISIT

GOPRO.COM/

GETSTARTED

CONTROL. VIEW. SHARE

Learn more about the GoPro App.

WATCH TUTORIAL VIDEOS

Learn tips + tricks from the pros.

CONTACT CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Get help and ﬁnd answers to

frequently asked questions.

Before using your GoPro camera, please read all of the precautions in

the Important Product + Safety Information included with your camera.

To see the complete list of country certiﬁcations, refer to the Important Product + Safety

Information included with your camera.

JOIN THE GOPRO

MOVEMENT

Find inspiration in the millions of GoPro photos and videos shared

by our customers around the world. Then share yours and join the

movement.

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