GoPro Hero Quick Start Guide

QUICK START GUIDE
Download the  
User Manual at   
gopro.com/support 

Congratulations on your new HERO camera. This Quick Star t Guide will 
show you the basics of capturing life’s most incredible moments with  
your GoPro.
To learn more, download the User Manual at gopro.com/support .
/ Hello
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When using your GoPro camera as par t of your active lifestyle, always be 
aware of your surroundings to avoid injur y to yourself and others, and to 
prevent damage to your camera....

Shutter/Select Button
Camera Status Screen
Power/Mode Button
Camera Status Light
/ The Basics/ Getting Started
STEP 1
Unlatch and open the backdoor. 
(Camera cannot be removed from housing.)
STEP 2
Inser t a microSD card. 
(Class 10 or UHS-1 required, sold separately.)
STEP 3
Charge the batter y using the 
included USB cable. 
(Batter y cannot be removed from camera.)
STEP 4
Close and latch the backdoor. POWERING CAMER A ON AND OFF
To Power On:
Press the Power/Mode  button.To Power Off:
Press and hold...

/ Capturing Video and Photos
/ Selecting Camera Modes
VIDEO
Record video. PHOTO
 
Capture a single 
photo.
TIME LAPSE 
Capture a   
series of photos 
at half-second 
intervals. SETTINGS
Adjust camera 
settings.BURST
Capture a burst 
of 10 photos in 2 
seconds (5 fps).
Turn the camera on and repeatedly press the Power/Mode  button to c ycle 
through camera modes. Press the Power/Mode
 button repeatedly to c ycle to the mode you   
want, then press the Shutter/Select  button to star t/stop recording or...

/ Adjusting Camera Settings
1. Press the Power/Mode button to c ycle to the Settings mode.
2. Press the Shutter/Select  button to enter the Settings menu.
3. Press the Power/Mode  button to c ycle through the options. 
4. Press the Shutter/Select  button to select your desired option. 
To learn more about settings, download the User Manual at   
gopro.com/support .
/ Mounting Your Camera
CAMERA SETTINGSMAIN CAMERA MODES
FL AT SURFACE MOUNTING
CURVED SURFACE MOUNTING
To learn more about mounting your...

/ Housing Backdoors/ Swapping Backdoors
Your HERO camera comes with two backdoors, each designed for different 
uses and environments.
STANDARD BACKDOOR
Provides waterproof protection to 131’ (40m).   
Use when shooting under water or in wet, damp   
or dirty conditions.
SKELETON BACKDOOR
Not waterproof—use in dr y, dir t-free environments 
only. Enables enhanced audio capture during   
low-speed activities. STEP 1
Open the housing so the backdoor 
hangs downward. STEP 2
Pull down on the backdoor until...

/ Help and Resources
/ Playing Back and Sharing Content
Use your computer to play back and share videos and photos. DOWNLOAD THE USER MANUAL 
To learn more about your HERO camera, download the User Manual   
at  gopro.com/support .
CAMERA SOFTWARE UPDATES  
To get the latest features and best per formance from your GoPro, make 
sure you’re using the most current camera software. You can update your 
camera via GoPro software. For more info, visit gopro.com/getstarted .
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