GoPro Hero2 User Manual

User ManUal + Warranty Info 

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Accessories 4
Mounts 5
HD HERO2  Features 6
Firmware Update 8
Basics 8
Camera Modes 11
Advanced Menu Settings 17
Additional Menu Settings 24
Storage/SD Cards 30
System Requirements 31
Transferring Files 32
Battery Life 34
Important Warning Messages 36
Camera Assembly 37
FCC Statement 43
Warranty 44
Customer Support 45...

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coRE  
AccEssoRiEs
Floaty Backdoor
Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Anti-Fog Inserts
Lens Replacement Kit
Replacement HD Housing
HD Skeleton Housing
16GB SD Memory Card
32GB SD Memory Card
pREmium 
AccEssoRiEs
3D HERO ® System
LCD BacPac™
Battery BacPac™
mounts
Helmet Front
Mount Chest Mount
Harness Handlebar Seatpost 
Mount Surf HERO 
Mounting Kit
HD Wrist Housing Head StrapSuction Cup Mount Vented Helmet 
Strap
Roll Bar Mount Tripod MountMilitary Helmet 
Mount...

HD Hero2 featUres
1. LED Recording Lights
2. SHUTTER/SELECT  Button 
3. LCD Status Screen 4.  
HDMI Port  
(cable not included)
5.   SD Card Slot
6.  POWER/MODE  Button
 
HD Hero 2 featUres
7.  2.5mm Composite Port  
(cable not included)
8. Microphone
9. HERO Port
10.   USB Port (file transfer/charging) 11. Battery Door
12. 
 Buzzer   
(located on camera bottom)
13. 3.5mm External Mic Input
6 7  

UsInG yoUr HD Hero2: basIcs
fIrMW are UpDate
DEFAult sEttings snApsHot
Out of the box, your HD HERO2 camera is configured with the following featured 
default settings:
camera mode: Video
video Resolution: 960p-30fps
Field of view: 170º Wide
still photo Resolution: 11 Megapixels
time lapse interval: 1 second
power up mode: Video
‣ See sEttings mEnu for more information on the camera’s default settings 
and instructions on how to change them.
GoPro releases new camera features through firmware updates....

poWERing on AnD oFF
to power on the HD HERo2:   
Press and release . The LED Recording Light  on the front of the camera will 
flash three times and the Buzzer  will emit three short beeps. 
t o power oFF the HD HERo2:  
Press and hold  for two seconds. The LED Recording Light  will flash seven 
times and the Buzzer  will emit seven quick beeps.
pRo  
tip: You can change the 
HD HERO2 default settings to star t in 
One Button Mode, which sets the camera to immediately 
begin recording once it is powered...

REcoRDing viDEo
Verify that the camera is in Video Mode, indicated by  on the LCD. If not, press  
repeatedly until the camera displays the Video Mode icon.
•   To begin recording video:   
Press and release . The camera will emit one beep and the LED 
Recording Light will flash while recording continues.
•   To stop recording:   
Press and release 
. The LED Recording Light will flash three times and 
the camera will emit three beeps to indicate recording has stopped. 
HD HERO2 will automatically stop...

timE lApsE  pHoto moDE
Time Lapse Photo Mode is used to take a series of photos at 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 
30 or 60 second intervals (when using 0.5 seconds, it is recommended to use a 
class 10 or higher SD card).
‣  See  timE lApsE pHoto moDE in advanced settings for instructions on how 
to change the interval setting.
•  Verify the camera is in Time Lapse Mode, indicated by 
 on the LCD 
screen. If not, press   repeatedly until the camera displays the Time 
Lapse Mode icon.
•   Press the 
 button once to...

UsInG yoUr HD Hero2: caMera MoDes aDVanceD MenU  settInGs
sElF -timER  moDE
In Self-Timer Mode, the HD HERO2 will take a single photo at the end of a 
10-second countdown. 
•  
Verify that the camera is in Self-Timer Mode, indicated by 
 on the LCD. If 
not, press   repeatedly until the camera displays the Self-Timer Mode icon.
•   
To take a photo, press and release 
. The camera will beep and the LED 
Recording Light will flash during the countdown, ending with a series of 
rapid beeps and flashes just...

DEFAULT MODE AT POWER  UP
Select which camera mode is active (or default) when you power on your camera.
viDE o (Default)pH oto BuR st timE lApsE
VIDEO  RESOLUTION  MODES
Your HD HERO2 camera shoots the following video resolutions:
Resolution/
FPS Field of View
Screen 
ResolutionBest Use
1080-30 170
º / 127º 1920x1080Highest resolution. 
960-48 (Slow motion)170º  
wide angle 1280x960This resolution provides the widest 
top-to-bottom and side-to-side viewing 
area. Great for slow motion.
960-30...