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 .
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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.  
Before using your GoPro camera, please read carefully all 
the safety precautions in the Impor tant Product + Safety 
Information Guide included with 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 the Power/Mode 
button for two seconds. 
						

							/ 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  
take a photo.
QUIKCAPTURE  
When the camera is off and 
QuikCapture is enabled, you can   
turn the camera on and immediately   
begin capturing video or Time Lapse   
photos just by pressing the Shutter/
Select  button. Press once for video,   
press and hold for two seconds   
for Time Lapse photos. Press   again to stop recording and power 
off the camera.
You can change the QuikCapture 
setting in Setup mode. For 
 
details, see the User Manual   
at  gopro.com/support . 
						

							/ 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 camera, visit gopro.com/support .
Mount your GoPro to helmets, gear and more with the included Cur ved + 
Flat Adhesive Mounts and hardware.
APPLYING + REMOVING ADHESIVE MOUNTS
 Apply adhesive mounts to clean, smooth sur faces at room temperature 
only, at least 24 hours in advance of use. To remove, heat with a hair dr yer 
then peel off mount. 
						

							/ 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 it 
snaps free from the hinge.
STEP 3
Align the new backdoor with   
the hinge. STEP 4
Push up on the backdoor until it 
clicks into place. 
						

							/ 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 .
TUTORIAL VIDEOS  
Watch how-to tutorials and get pro tips + tricks on making the most of 
your GoPro products at gopro.com/getstarted.   
CUSTOMER SUPPORT  
Need help? Want more info? Find answers to commonly asked questions 
and contact Customer Suppor t at gopro.com/support .
REGULATORY INFORMATION  
To see the complete list of countr y cer tifications, refer to the Impor tant 
Product + Safety Information Guide included with your camera.
Connect your camera to your computer with the included USB cable to 
impor t content for playback and sharing.
For help accessing your GoPro content, download the latest GoPro 
software at gopro.com/getstarted
.