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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Pour télécharger ce manuel de l’utilisateur dans une autre langue, rendez-vous sur gopro.com/support. Wenn Sie dieses Benutzerhandbuch in einer anderen Sprache herunterladen möchten, besuchen Sie gopro.com/support. / Join the GoPro Movement Per scaricare questo manuale utente in un’altra lingua, visita gopro.com/support.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    / Table of Contents / Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions Optional Accessories Customer Support The Basics Trademarks Getting Started Regulatory Information Camera Status Screen Camera Icons Camera Menus Camera Modes Video Mode Photo Mode Burst Mode Time Lapse Mode Settings Mode Minimum System Requirements Transferring and Playing Back Files...

  • Page 4: Optional Accessories

    Head Strap + QuickClip Chesty (Chest Harness) Helmet Front Mount Pole Mount Suction Cup Jaws: Flex Clamp Side Mount Vented Helmet Strap Mount Surfboard Mounts Bodyboard Mount Junior Chesty (Chest Harness) Fetch (Dog Harness) See more at gopro.com. 3-Way Tripod Mounts Floaty Backdoor...

  • Page 5: The Basics

    / The Basics / The Basics 1. Shutter/Select Button 3. Power/Mode Button 5. microSD Card Slot (microSD card sold separately) 2. Camera Status Screen 4. Camera Status Light 6. Mini-USB Port...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    If the camera status light does not turn on or you do not see the charging indicator, use a different Note: Your HERO camera, battery, and housing are integrated. You cannot remove the camera Slim housing remove camera Slim housing insert camera from the housing, or remove the battery from the camera.
  • Page 7 / 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.
  • Page 8 / Getting Started / Getting Started POWERING ON + OFF PRO TIP: You can quickly turn your camera on and immediately To Power On: being capturing video or Time Lapse photos just by pressing the Press the Power/Mode button once. The camera status lights flash Shutter/Select button.

  • Page 9: Camera Status Screen

    / Getting Started / Camera Status Screen CAMERA SOFTWARE UPDATES Your HERO features a status screen on the front of the camera. To get the latest features and best performance from your HERO CAMERA STATUS SCREEN camera, make sure you are using the most current camera software.

  • Page 10: Camera Icons

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

  • Page 11: Camera Modes

    / Camera Modes / Video Mode The HERO features several camera modes. To display the modes, CAPTURING VIDEO press the Power/Mode button repeatedly. To capture video, verify that the camera is in Video mode. If the Video icon [ ] does not appear in the upper left on your camera status These modes appear: screen, press the Power/Mode button repeatedly until it appears.

  • Page 12: Photo Mode

    / Photo Mode / Burst Mode In Photo mode, you can capture photos at a resolution of 5MP with With Burst mode, you can capture 10 photos in 2 seconds (5 fps). Ultra Wide FOV. CAPTURING BURST PHOTOS CAPTURING A PHOTO To capture a Burst photo series, verify that the camera is in Burst To capture a photo, verify that the camera is in Photo mode.

  • Page 13: Time Lapse Mode

    To capture a Time Lapse series, verify that the camera is in Time Lapse mode. If the Time Lapse icon [ ] does not appear in the With your HERO, you can navigate the settings menus using the upper left on your camera status screen, press the Power/Mode buttons on the camera.
  • Page 14 / Settings Mode RESOLUTION Video Setting Best Use The HERO includes the video capture resolutions listed below. Highest resolution enhances clarity and detail All video is captured at an Ultra Wide FOV, which provides the largest 1080p to yield stunning results.
  • Page 15 / Settings Mode / Settings Mode QUIKCAPTURE SPOT METER With QuikCapture, you can quickly turn your camera on and begin Spot Meter is good for filming into a setting where the lighting is capturing video or Time Lapse photos. The options for this setting are different from where you are, such as filming the outdoors from within On (default) and Off.
  • Page 16 The Video Format settings govern frame rates for recording and Your camera’s date and time are automatically set when you connect playback when viewing video on a TV/HDTV. your camera to GoPro software. This setting lets you manually set the date and time, if needed. Setting...

  • Page 17: Minimum System Requirements

    ® computer meets these minimum TO TRANSFER FILES TO A COMPUTER: system requirements: 1. Download and install the latest GoPro software from Windows gopro.com/getstarted. The HERO camera was designed to communicate with GoPro software to help you easily locate Operating Windows 7, 8.x...

  • Page 18: Battery

    Plug the camera into a USB charging device using the included USB cable. Performance of non-GoPro chargers cannot be CHARGING TIME guaranteed. You cannot use your HERO while charging it through a The battery charges to 80% in approximately one hour and 100% in computer.

  • Page 19: Important Messages

    / Battery / Important Messages BATTERY STORAGE AND HANDLING MICROSD CARD MESSAGES The camera contains sensitive components, including the battery. No card present. The camera requires a Avoid exposing your camera to very cold or very hot temperatures. NO SD microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC card to Low or high temperature conditions may temporarily shorten the capture videos and photos.

  • Page 20: Camera Housing

    / Important Messages / Camera Housing FILE REPAIR ICON Your HERO camera comes with two types of backdoors: Standard Backdoor (waterproof) and Skeleton Backdoor (non-waterproof). If you see the File Repair icon on the camera status screen, your last video file was corrupted during The Standard Backdoor makes the housing recording.
  • Page 21 / Camera Housing SWAPPING BACKDOORS PREVENTING WATER DAMAGE TO YOUR CAMERA You can switch the backdoor of your HERO camera to suit your activity The rubber seal that lines the Standard Backdoor forms a waterproof and shooting conditions. barrier that protects your HERO in wet conditions.

  • Page 22: Using The Mounts

    / Using the Mounts ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA TO MOUNTS MOUNTING GUIDELINES To attach your HERO camera to a mount, you need a Quick Release Follow these guidelines when attaching mounts: Buckle, thumb screw or hardware depending on the mount you are •...

  • Page 23: Frequently Asked Questions

    MY GOPRO WON’T POWER ON ATTACHING THE LOCKING PLUG If you are using the HERO in high-impact sports such as surfing or Make sure your GoPro is charged. To charge your camera, use the skiing where significant impact might occur, use the locking plug to included USB cable and a computer or USB charging adapter.

  • Page 24: Customer Support

    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.

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