Contents 1. Overview 1.1. Speci cations 1.2. Package contents 2. Basics 2.1. Set up 2.1.1. Insert batteries 2.1.2. Mount GoPro 2.1.3. Put on balancing weight 2.1.4. Normal Calibration 2.1.5. Switch on the gimbal 2.2. Switch shooting modes 2.3. Power indicator & shooting mode indicator 7 2.4.
1.2.Package contents U Mount Joystick Shooting mode indicator USB cable port Bottom cap Includes: 1.G3s x1 2.U Mount x1 3.Bottom cap x1 4.Screw x1 5.Balancing weight x1 6.USB data link cable x1 7.Flannel bag x1 8.Startup guide x1...
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3-axis handheld stabilizer for GoPro Screw Balancing weight Magnet Magnetic Position Locking System The arm structure can be magnetically held in its desirable position when unused to ensure convenience in storage and travel. Power indicator Power button Flannel bag Balancing weight USB data link cable...
Insert batteries in correct polarity and tighten the bottom cap. 2.1.2. Mount GoPro 1. Loosen the screw. 2. Turn the arm 270 anticlockwise. The logo “G3s” is facing the front. 3. Turn the mount anticlockwise and the screw hole is at the bottom.
4. The shooting mode indicators will blink for 2s. Hold until both blue and green indicator lights turn on together, then release the joystick. 5. Lay down G3s on a at surface within 10s. G3s will power o after around 40s. 6. Gyro calibration completes.
Release the arm when it automatically Watch more on YouTube: adjusts to balancing point. Important note Do not switch on when G3s is not in upright position. Do not shake G3s. (SwiftCam G3s - How to start up?) 2.2.Switch shooting modes 1.
Vibration is the signal of improper usage. To stop the vibration, Watch more on YouTube: 1. Hold G3s in upright position and press joystick for 2s. 2. The arm will get balanced automatically. Adjust the camera angles by joystick when the arm stops.
12. Click “OK” and close the loader. 13. Power o G3s and unplug the USB data link cable. Important note Do not stop the program or power o G3s or unplug USB data link cable until it is 100% updated.
The shooting mode indicators will blink for 2s. Hold until both green and amber indicator lights turn on together, then release the joystick. f. Lay down G3s on a surface within 10s. G3s will power o after around 40s. g. Temperature Calibration complete.
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6. Turn the joystick to the right position then press it and hold until the the blue and amber indicator LEDs turn o . 7. G3s will power o after around 10s. 8. ACC Calibration complete. horizontal Blink vertical P.10...
A: System reset is needed, performance Factory Parameter Reset. Q2. Why my SwiftCam G3s has no power even the front blue LED is light on? A: Check if the batteries are new/ fully charged by checking the status of Shooting mode indicator.
6. Warranty information SwiftCam warrants to the original purchaser (“Buyer”) for 1-year full warranty (e ective starting from the date of purchase) that this SwiftCam product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal operations. 6.1. How to obtain warranty service Buyer may obtain warranty service by contacting SwiftCam/dealers.
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SAVOUR THE MOVING MOMENT W. www.swiftcam.com T. +852 9010 8575 E. enquiry@swiftcam.com SG3S201506V5...
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