USER MANUAL
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/ Table of Contents / Table of Contents Optional Accessories 6 Frequently Asked Questions 45 The Basics 8 Customer Support 46 Getting Started 10 Trademarks 46 Camera Status Screen 17 Regulatory Information 46 Camera Icons 18 Camera Menus 19 Camera Modes 20 Video Mode 21 Photo Mode 22 Burst Mode 23 Time Lapse Mode 24 Settings Mode 25 Minimum System Requirements 32 Transferring and Playing Back Files 33 Battery 34 Important Messages 37 Camera Housing 39 Using the Mo
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/ The Basics 1. Shutter/Select Button 2. Camera Status Screen 8 / The Basics 3. Power/Mode Button 4. Camera Status Light 5. microSD Card Slot (microSD card sold separately) 6.
/ Getting Started / Getting Started CHARGING THE BATTERY 1. Open the backdoor of the housing. Note:housing Your HERO camera, battery, and housing are integrated. You cannot remove the camera Slim remove camera from the housing, or remove the battery from the camera. Slim housing insert camera 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.
/ Getting Started / Getting Started 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 Remove the microSD Card: Place your fingernail against the edge of the memory card and lightly press it further into the camera.
/ Getting Started 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. / Getting Started 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.
/ Getting Started / Camera Status Screen CAMERA SOFTWARE UPDATES To get the latest features and best performance 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 Photo 5MP Burst 10 photos in 2 seconds (5 fps) Time Lapse 0.
/ Camera Icons Camera Modes Video / Camera Menus Settings Resolution Photo Spot Meter Burst Upside Down Time Lapse QuikCapture Settings NTSC/PAL LEDs Beeps Date/Time Delete Exit 18 19
/ Camera Modes / Video Mode The HERO features several camera modes. To display the modes, press the Power/Mode button repeatedly. These modes appear: Video (default) Record video Photo Capture a single photo Burst Capture 10 photos in 2 seconds Time Lapse Capture a photo every 0.5 seconds Settings Adjust camera settings CAPTURING VIDEO To capture video, verify that the camera is in Video mode.
/ Photo Mode In Photo mode, you can capture photos at a resolution of 5MP with Ultra Wide FOV. CAPTURING A PHOTO To capture a photo, verify that the camera is in Photo mode. If the ] does not appear in the upper left on your camera Photo icon [ status screen, press the Power/Mode button repeatedly until it appears. To Capture a Photo: Press the Shutter/Select button. The camera beeps two times, the camera status lights flash and the counter on the camera status screen increases by one.
/ Time Lapse Mode In Time Lapse mode, you can capture a photo every 0.5 seconds. CAPTURING TIME LAPSE PHOTOS To capture a Time Lapse series, verify that the camera is in Time ] does not appear in the Lapse mode. If the Time Lapse icon [ upper left on your camera status screen, press the Power/Mode button repeatedly until it appears. To Capture Time Lapse Photos: Press the Shutter/Select button. The camera status lights flash each time a photo is taken.
/ Settings Mode / Settings Mode RESOLUTION The HERO includes the video capture resolutions listed below. All video is captured at an Ultra Wide FOV, which provides the largest field of view and best image stability. Ultra Wide FOV is best when you want to include as much content as possible within the frame. SuperView delivers the world’s most immersive field of view. More vertical 4:3 content is automatically stretched to full-screen 16:9 for stunning widescreen playback on your computer or TV.
/ Settings Mode / Settings Mode SPOT METER Spot Meter is good for filming into a setting where the lighting is different from where you are, such as filming the outdoors from within a car or a shaded environment while standing in the sun. Spot Meter automatically sets the exposure based on a single spot in the middle ] appears on the of the image. When Spot Meter is turned on, [ camera status screen. The options for this setting are Off (default) and On.
/ Settings Mode / Settings Mode NTSC/PAL DATE/TIME The Video Format settings govern frame rates for recording and playback when viewing video on a TV/HDTV. Setting Description NTSC (default) Viewing video on a NTSC TV/HDTV (most televisions in North America) Viewing video on a PAL TV/HDTV (most televisions outside of North America) PAL LED Your camera’s date and time are automatically set when you connect your camera to GoPro software.
/ Minimum System Requirements For best results playing back your content on a computer, visit gopro.com/getstarted to download the latest GoPro software. Be sure your Mac® or Windows® computer meets these minimum system requirements: Windows Mac Operating System Windows 7, 8.x OS X® 10.8 or later CPU Intel® Core 2 Duo™ (Intel Quad Core™ i7 or better recommended) Intel Dual Core™ (Intel Quad Core i7 or better recommended) Graphics Card Card that supports OpenGL1.
/ Battery / Battery Your HERO camera, battery, and housing are integrated. You cannot remove the camera from the housing, or remove the battery from the camera. The battery icon displayed in the camera status screen blinks when the battery drops below 10%. If the battery reaches 0% while recording, the camera saves the file and powers off. MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE Extreme cold temperatures can decrease battery life. To maximize battery life in cold conditions, keep the camera in a warm place prior to use.
/ Battery / Important Messages BATTERY STORAGE AND HANDLING The camera contains sensitive components, including the battery. Avoid exposing your camera to very cold or very hot temperatures. Low or high temperature conditions may temporarily shorten the battery life or cause the camera to temporarily stop working properly. Avoid dramatic changes in temperature or humidity when using the camera, as condensation may form on or within the camera.
/ Important Messages FILE REPAIR ICON If you see the File Repair icon on the camera status screen, your last video file was corrupted during recording. Press any button to repair the file. TEMPERATURE ICON The Temperature icon appears on the camera status screen when the camera becomes too hot and needs to cool down. Simply let it sit and cool before attempting to use it again. Your camera was designed to identify conditions of overheating and is designed to respond accordingly.
mb Screw + Slim housing = Complete Unit / Camera Housing / Camera Housing SWAPPING BACKDOORS You can switch the backdoor of your HERO camera to suit your activity and shooting conditions. PREVENTING WATER DAMAGE TO YOUR CAMERA The rubber seal that lines the Standard Backdoor forms a waterproof barrier that protects your HERO in wet conditions. Note: Your HERO cannot be removed from the housing. Keep the Standard Backdoor’s rubber seal clean.
/ Using the Mounts / Using the Mounts ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA TO MOUNTS To attach your HERO camera to a mount, you need a Quick Release Buckle, thumb screw or hardware depending on the mount you are using. For more information on mounts, visit gopro.com/support.
/ Using the Mounts ATTACHING THE LOCKING PLUG If you are using the HERO in high-impact sports such as surfing or skiing where significant impact might occur, use the locking plug to securely lock the Quick Release Buckle fingers into place. The locking plug helps to prevent the housing from accidentally releasing from the mount. To Attach the Locking Plug: 1. Loop the circular ring over the thumbscrew. The circular ring acts as a leash to prevent dropping or losing the locking plug. 2.
/ Customer Support GoPro is dedicated to providing the best possible service. To reach GoPro Customer Support, visit gopro.com/support. / Trademarks GoPro, HERO, the GoPro logo, the GoPro Be a Hero logo, BacPac, Protune, SuperView, and Wear It. Mount It. Love It. are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc. in the US and internationally. Other names and marks are the property of their respective owners.