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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 JOIN THE GOPRO MOVEMENT facebook.com/GoPro youtube.com/GoPro twitter.com/GoPro instagram.com/GoPro...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Map of Modes and Settings Resetting Your Camera QuikCapture Mounting Capturing Video and Photos Removing the Side Door Controlling Your GoPro with Your Voice Maintenance Playing Back Your Content Battery Information Using Your Camera with an HDTV Troubleshooting Connecting to the GoPro App...

  • Page 4: Your Hero

    YOUR HERO YOUR HERO 6. Micro HDMI Port 10. Battery 1. Shutter Button [ (cable not included) 11. microSD Card Slot 2. Camera Status Screen 7. Speaker 12. Camera Status Light 3. Mode Button [ 8. Battery Door 13. Touch Display 4.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Welcome to your new HERO. To capture video and photos, you need CHARGING THE BATTERY a microSD card (sold separately). For the best experience with your new camera, we recommend fully charging the battery before first use.
  • Page 6 UPDATING YOUR CAMERA SOFTWARE door open. To get the latest features and best performance from your GoPro, make sure your camera is always using the most current software. When you connect to the GoPro App or Quik for desktop, you are automatically notified if an update is available.
  • Page 7 Always be aware of your surroundings Those shown above are for Video mode. to avoid injury to yourself and others. Abide by all local laws when using your GoPro and related mounts and accessories, including all privacy laws, which may restrict recording in certain areas.
  • Page 8 GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED TOUCH DISPLAY TOUCH DISPLAY GESTURES The touch display on the back of the camera contains the following Use these gestures to navigate the touch display. When swiping, information about modes and settings on the main screen. The settings swipe from the edge of the screen.

  • Page 9: Navigating Your Gopro

    NAVIGATING YOUR GOPRO MODES NAVIGATING WITH THE TOUCH DISPLAY Your HERO has five camera modes: Video, Photo, Burst, Time Lapse Video 1. From the main screen, tap the icon in the lower left corner. and Time Lapse Photo. 2. Tap the capture mode you want. Make sure you swipe up to see the full list.

  • Page 10: Map Of Modes And Settings

    NAVIGATING YOUR GOPRO MAP OF MODES AND SETTINGS 6. To turn on an advanced setting, tap [ AUTO LOW LIGHT When needed, automatically lowers the When needed, automatically lowers the frame rate in dim lighting for better frame rate in dim lighting for better...

  • Page 11: Quikcapture

    QUIKCAPTURE QUIKCAPTURE QuikCapture lets you power up your HERO and start shooting by pressing a CAPTURING TIME LAPSE PHOTOS WITH QUIKCAPTURE single button. Because the camera is powered on only when it’s capturing, In addition to showing how a scene changes over time, time lapse photos you also conserve battery power.

  • Page 12: Capturing Video And Photos

    Tap the icon in the lower left corner of the touch display. PRO TIP: You can also capture video and photos using voice commands. For details, see Controlling Your GoPro with Your Voice (page 25). 00:00 100%...

  • Page 13: Controlling Your Gopro With Your Voice

    CAPTURING VIDEO AND PHOTOS CONTROLLING YOUR GOPRO WITH YOUR VOICE You can control your HERO with your voice using a set of specific commands (see list below). Note: Voice Control performance may be impacted by distance, wind and noisy conditions. Keep the product clean and clear of debris.
  • Page 14 Your camera does not need to be in a specific mode to capture video or photos. You can use the action commands from any mode. Your camera GoPro Time Lapse mode Changes the camera mode to last captures video or photos based on the settings you previously selected.

  • Page 15: Playing Back Your Content

    2. Use the controls on the app to play back your footage on your smartphone/tablet. PRO TIP: While playing back your video with the GoPro App, you can mark the best moments by tapping [ ] to add a HiLight Tag.

  • Page 16: Using Your Camera With An Hdtv

    USING YOUR CAMERA WITH AN HDTV USING YOUR CAMERA WITH AN HDTV VIEWING VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON AN HDTV CAPTURING VIDEO AND PHOTOS WHILE CONNECTED TO Playing back videos and photos on your HDTV lets you view your content AN HDTV directly from your camera on a large screen.

  • Page 17: Connecting To The Gopro App

    – a QuikStory. You can save and edit your QuikStory, or delete it sharing of content, and camera software updates. from your mobile device. 1. Download the GoPro App to your mobile device from the Apple App 1. Set up QuikStories: Store or Google Play.

  • Page 18: Offloading Your Content

    You can then transfer files to your PRO TIP: After you subscribe to GoPro Plus, you can use Quik for desktop computer or delete selected files on your card.

  • Page 19: Video Mode

    UPLOADING TO THE CLOUD FROM ANYWHERE For example, 1080p means that the video has 1080 horizontal lines, each With a GoPro Plus subscription, you can use your phone to automatically with a width of 1920 pixels. Higher numbers of lines and pixels result in back up your content on the go.
  • Page 20 Aspect Ratio Your HERO shoots video in two aspect ratios: 16:9 at 1080p and 4:3 at 1440p. Standard television and editing programs all use 16:9. Footage shot in 4:3 is 33% taller, but must be cropped to 16:9 for playback on a TV.
  • Page 21 VIDEO MODE VIDEO MODE ADVANCED SETTINGS Video Resolutions Video Video Stabilisation Screen Aspect Resolution (NTSC/ Resolution Ratio (RES) PAL) This setting adjusts the footage to offset for motion during capture. For Wide FOV, the image is cropped 10%. The result is smoother footage, 60/50 1440p Wide...

  • Page 22: Photo Mode

    PHOTO MODE PHOTO MODE HERO captures either single or continuous photos at 10 MP. For continuous ADVANCED SETTINGS photos, hold down the Shutter button to capture 4 photos/second for up Wide Dynamic Range to 30 photos. Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) retains a greater level of detail in the dark and The default FOV for Photo is Wide, with all advanced settings turned off.

  • Page 23: Burst Mode

    BURST MODE TIME LAPSE MODES Burst captures 10 photos at 10 MP in 1 second. It’s perfect for capturing TIME LAPSE VIDEO fast-moving activities. The default FOV is Wide. Time Lapse Video creates video from frames captured every 0.5 seconds. This lets you capture a time lapse event and immediately view or share it as a video.

  • Page 24: Advanced Controls

    TIME LAPSE MODES ADVANCED CONTROLS SETTINGS EXPOSURE CONTROL By default, your camera uses the entire image to determine the appropriate Field of View exposure level. However, Exposure Control lets you select an area that you want the camera to prioritise when determining exposure. This setting is Your camera includes three FOV options for time lapse video and photo.
  • Page 25 ADVANCED CONTROLS ADVANCED CONTROLS Using Exposure Control with Locked Exposure Cancelling Exposure Control With this option, the camera locks the exposure. That exposure level Exposure Control is automatically cancelled when you select a different remains until you cancel it. mode or restart the camera. You can also cancel this setting manually (below).

  • Page 26: Customising Your Gopro

    AUTO OFF DATE AND TIME Powers off your GoPro after a period of inactivity to save battery life. The date and time are automatically updated when you connect your camera The options are 5 minutes, 15 minutes (default), 30 minutes and Never.
  • Page 27 CUSTOMISING YOUR GOPRO CUSTOMISING YOUR GOPRO AUTO-ROTATION VIDEO FORMAT This setting determines the orientation of your video or photos to help you Sets the regional frame rates that your camera uses for recording and prevent upside-down footage. playing back video on a TV/HDTV. Selecting the appropriate option for your region helps prevent flicker when capturing video indoors.

  • Page 28: Important Messages

    MICROSD CARD MESSAGES Follow the steps below to reset all settings and the camera’s password, and unregister the camera from your GoPro Plus account. This option is useful if No card present. The camera requires a microSD, you are reselling your camera and want to reset it to its original state.

  • Page 29: Mounting

    The Frame during certain activities, even if the camera is not mounted. HERO is waterproof to 10 m with the doors closed – no additional housing is needed when using the camera in or around water.
  • Page 30 • During water activities, use a camera tether and Floaty (both sold PRO TIP: If you mount your HERO upside down, the camera automatically separately) for added security and to keep your camera afloat. changes the orientation of your image to be the right way up. For more...

  • Page 31: Removing The Side Door

    HDMI accessories, you must remove the side door to access the ports. WARNING: If using your camera with a GoPro mount or strap intended for use with a helmet, always select a helmet that meets the applicable safety standard.

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    REMOVING THE SIDE DOOR MAINTENANCE REATTACHING THE SIDE DOOR Follow these guidelines to get the best performance from your camera: 1. Hold down the Latch Release button and extend the tab on the door. • The camera is waterproof to 10 m – no housing needed. Ensure that the doors are closed before using the camera in or around water, dirt or sand.

  • Page 33: Battery Information

    WARNING: Using a wall charger other than a GoPro charging device can damage the GoPro camera battery and could BATTERY DISPOSAL result in fire or leakage. With the exception of the GoPro Most rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are classified as non-hazardous Supercharger (sold separately), only use chargers marked: Output 5 V 1 A.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    MY GOPRO WON’T POWER ON reduce the risk of them causing a fire while being transported. Make sure your GoPro is charged. To charge your camera, use the USB-C cable included and a computer. You can also use a GoPro Supercharger or...

  • Page 35: Customer Support

    • In Preferences > About This GoPro • On the inside of the battery bay (remove the battery to see it) GoPro and HERO are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc. • On your camera’s microSD card (in the version.txt file in the in the U.S.

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