GoPro Hero User Manual

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/ Table of Contents
Frequently Asked Questions45
Customer Support46
Trademarks46
Regulatory Information46
Optional Accessories6
The Basics8
Getting Started10
Camera Status Screen17
Camera Icons18
Camera Menus19
Camera Modes20
Video Mode21
Photo Mode22
Burst Mode23
Time Lapse Mode24
Settings Mode25
Minimum System Requirements32
Transferring and Playing Back Files33
Batter y34
Important Messages37
Camera Housing39
Using the Mounts42
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Head Strap + QuickClipChesty (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
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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, batter y, and housing are integrated. You cannot remove the camera 
from the housing, or remove the batter y from the camera.  
 
 
 
 
2.  Charge the batter y 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.
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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
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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 por t. 
For fastest charging, make sure the camera is powered off after 
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 batter y if used prior to a full charge.
For more batter y 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 
injur y to yourself and others. Abide by all local laws when using 
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INSERTING + REMOVING MICROSD CARDS 
The HERO camera is compatible with microSD, microSDHC, and 
microSDXC memor y 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 memor y cards for maximum 
reliability in high-vibration activities.
T o Insert the microSD Card : 
Slide the memor y card into the card slot with the label facing the 
GoPro logo on the back of the camera.
When fully inser ted, the card clicks into place.
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T o Remove the microSD Card : 
Place your fingernail against the edge of the memor y card and lightly 
press it fur ther into the camera.
The card springs out far enough to be removed.
NOTICE:  Use care when handling memor y cards. Avoid liquids, dust, 
and debris. As a precaution, power off the camera before inser ting   
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.
T o 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 per formance from your HERO 
camera, make sure you are using the most current camera software. 
You can update your camera software using GoPro software. 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
Photo5MP
Burst10 photos in 2 seconds (5 fps)
Time Lapse0.5 seconds
QuikCaptureOn
PRO TIP:  To change your Video  or QuikCapture settings, see Settings 
Mode  (page 25). 
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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 Inter val Setting   
(not shown)
5.  Counter
6.  Time/Storage/Files
7.  Battery Life
Note: The icons that appear on the camera status screen var y by mode.  
						

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Camera Modes
Video
Photo
Burst
Time Lapse
Settings
Settings
Resolution
Spot Meter
Upside Down
QuikCapture
NTSC/PAL
LEDs
Beeps
Date/Time
Delete
Exit
/ Camera Icons/ Camera Menus