GoPro HERO Camera User manual

USER MANUAL

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/ Table of Contents

Frequently Asked Questions

Customer Support

Trademarks

Regulatory Information

Optional Accessories

The Basics

Getting Started

Camera Status Screen

Camera Icons

Camera Menus

Camera Modes

Video Mode

Photo Mode

Burst Mode

Time Lapse Mode

Settings Mode

Minimum System Requirements

Transferring and Playing Back Files

Battery

Important Messages

Camera Housing

Using the Mounts

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Head Strap + QuickClip Chesty (Chest Harness)

Suction Cup Jaws: Flex Clamp

Surfboard Mounts Bodyboard Mount

3-Way Tripod Mounts

Helmet Front Mount Handlebar/Seatpost/

Pole Mount

Side Mount Vented Helmet Strap Mount

Junior Chesty (Chest Harness) Fetch (Dog Harness)

See more at

gopro.com.

Floaty Backdoor

/ Wear It. Mount It. Love It.™

/ Optional Accessories

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/ The Basics

1. Shutter/Select Button

2. Camera Status Screen

3. Power/Mode Button

4. Camera Status Light

5. microSD Card Slot

(microSD card sold separately)

6. Mini-USB Port

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CHARGING THE BATTERY

1. Open the backdoor of the housing.

Note: Your HERO camera, battery, and housing are integrated. You cannot remove the camera

from the housing, or remove the battery from the camera.

2. Charge the battery by connecting the camera to a computer or

other USB charging adapter with the included USB cable.

NOTICE: Only use USB charging adapters marked 5V 1A. If you

do not know the voltage and amperage of your charger, use the

included USB cable to charge the camera from your computer.

/ Getting Started

Slim housing surfboard mount installation

Slim housing remove camera Slim housing insert camera

Slim housing closed Swapping housing doors

Quick Release Buckle + Thumb Screw + Slim housing = Complete Unit

/ Getting Started

When charging with a computer, be sure that the computer is

connected to a power source. If the camera status light does not

turn on or you do not see the charging indicator, use a diﬀerent

USB port.

For fastest charging, make sure the camera is powered oﬀ aer

connecting it to a computer or USB charging adapter. The camera

status light turns on during charging and turns oﬀ when charging

is complete.

The integrated lithium-ion battery comes partially charged. No

damage occurs to the camera or battery if used prior to a full charge.

For more battery information, see Battery (page 34).

WARNING: Use caution when using your GoPro as part of your

active lifestyle. Always be aware of your surroundings to avoid

injury to yourself and others. Abide by all local laws when using

your GoPro and related mounts and accessories.

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INSERTING + REMOVING MICROSD CARDS

The HERO camera is compatible with microSD, microSDHC, and

microSDXC memory cards (sold separately) up to 32GB capacity.

You must use a microSD card with a Class 10 or a UHS-1 rating.

GoPro recommends using brand name memory cards for maximum

reliability in high-vibration activities.

To Insert the microSD Card:

Slide the memory card into the card slot with the label facing the

GoPro logo on the back of the camera.

When fully inserted, the card clicks into place.

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To Remove the microSD Card:

Place your ﬁngernail against the edge of the memory card and lightly

press it further into the camera.

The card springs out far enough to be removed.

NOTICE: Use care when handling memory cards. Avoid liquids, dust,

and debris. As a precaution, power oﬀ the camera before inserting

or removing the card. Check manufacturer guidelines regarding use

in acceptable temperature ranges.

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POWERING ON + OFF

To Power On:

Press the Power/Mode button once. The camera status lights ﬂash

three times and the sound indicator emits three beeps. When the

camera status screen displays information, your camera is on.

To Power Oﬀ:

Press and hold the Power/Mode button for two seconds.The

camera status lights ﬂash several times and the sound indicator

emits seven beeps.

PRO TIP: You can quickly turn your camera on and immediately

being capturing video or Time Lapse photos just by pressing the

Shutter/Select button. Press and release for video, press and hold

for 2 seconds for Time Lapse photos. For details, see QuikCapture

(page 29).

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CAMERA SOFTWARE UPDATES

To get the latest features and best performance from your HERO

camera, make sure you are using the most current camera soware.

You can update your camera soware using GoPro soware. For more

info, visit gopro.com/getstarted.

CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS

The HERO camera powers up with the following default settings:

Video 720p60 SuperView, Auto Low Light

Photo 5MP

Burst 10 photos in 2 seconds (5 fps)

Time Lapse 0.5 seconds

QuikCapture On

PRO TIP: To change your Video or QuikCapture settings, see Settings

Mode (page 25).

/ Getting Started / Camera Status Screen

Your HERO features a status screen on the front of the camera.

CAMERA STATUS SCREEN

The camera status screen displays the following information about

modes and settings:

1. Camera Modes/FOV

(ﬁeld of view)

2. Spot Meter

(when Spot Meter is turned on)

3. Resolution/fps

(frames per second)

4. Time Lapse Interval Setting

(not shown)

5. Counter

6. Time/Storage/Files

7. Battery Life

Note: The icons that appear on the camera status screen vary by mode.

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Camera Modes

Video

Photo

Burst

Time Lapse

Settings

Resolution

Spot Meter

Upside Down

QuikCapture

NTSC/PAL

LEDs

Beeps

Date/Time

Delete

Exit

/ Camera Icons / Camera Menus

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