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  • Page 1 GO 3S User Manual User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GO 3S User Manual Content Product Introduction Introduction Standard Accessories First Use Charging Find Your Serial Number Activation Basic Use Action Pod Button Instructions GO 3S Button Instructions Using GO 3 and Action Pod Using the Touchscreen Shooting Mode Shortcut Menu Shooting Specification Settings Shooting Parameter Settings Album Page...
  • Page 3 GO 3S User Manual GO 3S And GO 3 Action Pod Insta360 App Connect to the Insta360 App Editing Insta360 App Insta360 Studio File Transfer Maintenance Firmware Update Waterproofing Cleaning...

  • Page 4: Product Introduction

    GO 3S User Manual Product Introduction Introduction Flip Touchscreen Indicator Light Shutter Button Power Button Charging Point Quick Button Mounting Latch Release Switch Type-C Charging Port Microphone Lens GO 3S Button Indicator Light Charging Point Speaker...

  • Page 5: Standard Accessories

    GO 3S User Manual Standard Accessories GO 3S and the Action Pod can be mounted on different accessories for flexible shooting wherever you go. Accessories Description Figure Magnet How to Use: Pendant 1. Wear the Magnet Pendant under your clothing, with the camera icon facing outwards.
  • Page 6 GO 3S User Manual Pivot Stand How to Use: 1. Screw the Pivot Stand to the sticky base. 2. Press the two buckles on the sides of the Pivot Stand, and mount GO 3S (with or without the Action Pod). Make sure the camera faces in the same direction as the icon on the Pivot Stand.
  • Page 7 GO 3S User Manual Easy Clip How to Use: 1. Mount GO 3S onto the Easy Clip in the same direction as the icon on the Easy Clip. Make sure it's secure. 2. Attach the Easy Clip to the edge of a hat or other object and adjust it to the desired angle.

  • Page 8: First Use

    GO 3S User Manual First Use Charging Place GO 3S inside the Action Pod and connect the official Type-C cable in the box to the Action Pod. While charging, both the camera and the Action Pod's indicator light will be solid red. The corresponding indicator light will turn off when the device is fully charged.

  • Page 9: Find Your Serial Number

    GO 3S User Manual Find Your Serial Number The serial number is a unique code that can be used to quickly identify your camera. You can find the serial number in the following ways: Product Box ● The GO 3S and Action Pod's serial number is on the back of the original product box. Camera settings ●...
  • Page 10 GO 3S User Manual Insta360 App ● Connect your camera to the Insta360 app. Enter app Settings > [Device Information] to view the serial number. Insta360 Studio ● Launch Insta360 Studio on your computer and import any footage recorded by the camera. Select the footage and click the info icon on the right side of your screen to access File Properties and view the serial number.

  • Page 11: Activation

    GO 3S User Manual Activation You need to activate the camera in the Insta360 app before using it for the first time. Steps: Download the Insta360 app. Alternatively, search "Insta360" in any major app store or scan the QR code on the box. Press the Power Button to turn on the camera.

  • Page 12: Basic Use

    GO 3S User Manual Basic Use Action Pod Button Instructions Power Button Camera Status Operation Description ● Power on camera. Powered off Press once ● Turn the touchscreen on/off. ● If GO 3S is not in the Action Pod: Wake up camera. Press once Powered on ●...
  • Page 13 GO 3S User Manual Quick Button Camera Status Operation Description ● Quickly access preset shooting modes and parameters. Press again to switch between different presets. Powered on Press once ● The first time you press it, it will default to the Shooting Mode page.
  • Page 14 GO 3S User Manual Shutter Button Camera Status Operation Description ● Start shooting with QuickCapture. *Must be enabled on the camera first. Powered off Press once On preview page: ● ￮ Take a photo or start recording a video. ￮ Stop recording.

  • Page 15: Go 3S Button Instructions

    GO 3S User Manual GO 3S Button Instructions Control GO 3S when you take it out of the Action Pod. Camera Status Operation Description Powered off Long press ● 3 seconds: Power on. ● Start shooting with QuickCapture. ￮ Press once: Quickly power on the camera and start Press video recording (by default).
  • Page 16 GO 3S User Manual GO 3S Camera Button Customization You can customize the GO 3S buttons according to your preferences through the Action Pod or the app settings page. ● Action Pod 1. Swipe down on the touchscreen and go to Settings. 2.

  • Page 17: Using Go 3 And Action Pod

    GO 3S User Manual Using GO 3 and Action Pod ● Using GO 3S and Action Pod together： When GO 3S is in the Action Pod, it functions as one action camera, and the GO 3S buttons are disabled. Instead, you can control the camera with the buttons on the Action Pod or via the app.

  • Page 18: Using The Touchscreen

    GO 3S User Manual Using the Touchscreen The touchscreen's main display shows the current shooting mode. The menu bar shows the battery level, storage capacity, and current shooting parameters. By swiping or tapping the screen, you can achieve the following: Tap the screen Swipe left and right in the Swipe down from the top...
  • Page 19 GO 3S User Manual Shooting Interface Storage: Shows the remaining number of photos or the length of video footage that can be stored on the microSD card. GO 3S Battery Status: Current battery level of GO 3S. Action Pod Battery Status: Current battery level of Action Pod. Tilt Fix: Turn on/off.

  • Page 20: Shooting Mode

    GO 3S User Manual Shooting Mode Tap the shooting mode icon and swipe or swipe left and right from the center of the screen to select a different shooting mode. Shooting Mode Description Photo Take a single photo. Suitable for most scenes. Video Record regular HD video up to 4K.

  • Page 21: Shortcut Menu

    GO 3S User Manual Shortcut Menu Swipe down on the touchscreen to view the Shortcut Menu. Rotation Lock: Turn on/off. Lock Screen: Tap to lock touchscreen. Swipe up on the touchscreen to unlock or press the Power Button while the screen is off to unlock it. Indicator Light Brightness: Set the GO 3S Indicator Light brightness level setting.
  • Page 22 GO 3S User Manual 12. Gesture Control: Turn on/off. 13. QuickCapture: Turn on/off. Once enabled, press the Shutter Button when the camera is powered off to turn it on and start recording. 14. Timed Capture: Use the Timed Capture function in the current shooting mode. Only supported in Video, FreeFrame Video, Photo, Interval Photo, and Timelapse mode.

  • Page 23: Shooting Specification Settings

    GO 3S User Manual Shooting Specification Settings Swipe up from the bottom of the touchscreen to view shooting specification settings. Shooting Mode Parameters Photo Ratio, Format, Timer Video Ratio, Resolution, Frame Rate, Stabilization, Duration FreeFrame Video Ratio, Resolution, Frame Rate, Duration Timelapse Ratio, Interval, Duration TimeShift...

  • Page 24: Shooting Parameter Settings

    GO 3S User Manual Shooting Parameter Settings Swipe left from the right edge of the touchscreen to see the shooting parameter settings. Parameters Descriptions Shutter Speed Controls the time it takes for light to enter the camera. The faster the shutter speed, the clearer the image.
  • Page 25 GO 3S User Manual Metering Face Priority prioritizes the face for brightness. Matrix ensures accurate Mode exposure of the whole image. Sharpness Adjusts the video screen's clarity and the image edges' sharpness. Shooting Mode Parameters Auto Manual Photo EV, Metering Mode, WB Shutter, ISO, WB Video Filters, EV, Metering Mode, Low Light...

  • Page 26: Album Page

    GO 3S User Manual Album Page Swipe right from the left of the touchscreen to enter the Album page.

  • Page 27: Apple Find My

    Select "Apple Find My " in camera settings and tap "Start Pairing". Open the Find My app on your Apple device, connect and add Insta360 GO 3S to your Items. After successfully connecting, you can locate your GO 3S with the Find My app.

  • Page 28: Indicator Lights

    GO 3S User Manual Indicator Lights The camera has two LED Indicator Lights, one on the GO 3S body and one on the Action Pod. Both display the same information. You can turn the indicator lights on/off in Settings > General. GO 3S Indicator Light Status Action Pod Indicator Light Status Camera Status...

  • Page 29: Storage

    GO 3S User Manual Downloading to app Flashing green Flashing green Successfully connected to Solid green Solid green Quick Reader Backing up/Formatting Quick Flashing green Flashing green Reader Issue with Quick Reader i.e., Flashing yellow three times Flashing yellow three times insufficient memory/abnormal backup/formatting failure...

  • Page 30: Insta360 App

    GO 3S User Manual Insta360 App Connect to the Insta360 App Download the Insta360 app. Alternatively, search "Insta360" in the App Store or Google Play Store to download the Insta360 app. Press the Power Button to turn on the camera. Enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on your smartphone.

  • Page 31: Editing

    GO 3S User Manual Editing You can view and edit your footage in the Insta360 app or Insta360 Studio. Insta360 App Edit Page ● Connect your camera to the Insta360 app. Head to the Edit page. You can open and edit your material in "Create a Video", or use AI to automatically edit your clips with "Auto Edit".

  • Page 32: File Transfer

    GO 3S User Manual File Transfer You can download camera files to your phone or computer, then edit and export them using the Insta360 app or Insta360 Studio. File transfer from camera to phone Wireless Connection (iOS/Android) Connect the camera to the Insta360 app. Open the app's album page.
  • Page 33 GO 3S User Manual File transfer from camera to computer (Mac/Windows) Use the official Type-C cable to connect the camera to your computer. Power on the camera and select 'USB Drive Mode'. Wait for the computer to recognize the camera drive. Open DCIM >...
  • Page 34 GO 3S User Manual Android Install Android File Transfer on your Mac. Connect your phone to the Mac and open Android File Transfer. Find "data > com.arashivision.insta360akiko > files > Insta360OneR > galleryOriginal". Browse the files and folders on your Android device, then copy and paste or drag them to a folder on your Mac.

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    GO 3S User Manual Maintenance Firmware Update Firmware updates will be regularly available for the camera to ensure it runs efficiently. Please update to the latest version for optimal results. Before updating, ensure the camera has at least 20% battery remaining. Update via Insta360 App: Connect the camera to the Insta360 app.

  • Page 36: Waterproofing

    GO 3S User Manual Waterproofing GO 3S (when taken out of the Action Pod) is waterproof up to 33ft (10m). The included Lens Guard must be installed on the camera for underwater use. Otherwise, the camera will not be waterproof, and the shooting effect will be affected. The Lens Guard is installed by default. The Action Pod is IPX4 water resistant only when GO 3 is installed.

  • Page 37: Cleaning

    GO 3S User Manual Cleaning ● If foreign objects, such as dirt or hair, are on the Lens Guard, clean it with clean water or use a lens pen, air blower or cloth. ● If the lens contains foreign objects, such as dirt or hair, clean it with a lens pen, air blower or cloth.
  • Page 38 GO 3S User Manual Arashi Vision Inc. ADD: 11th Floor, Building 2, Jinlitong Financial Center, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China WEB: www.insta360.com TEL: 400-833-4360 +1 800 6920 360 EMAIL: service@insta360.com V1.0...

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