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
table of contents
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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 Grab Bag of 
Mounts
Curved Adhesive  Mounts Flat Adhesive 
Mounts
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							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
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							UsInG yoUr HD Hero2: basIcs
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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. 
Visit gopro.com/firmware to download the latest updates.
gEtting st ARtED
Before using the HD HERO2  for first time:
1.  insert a sD memory card into the sD card slot.   
Your HD HERO2 is compatible with SD + SDHC memory cards (Class 4 or 
higher rated cards are recommended). 
  ‣ See stoRAgE/sD cARDs for more information.
2. install the battery into your HD HERo2 camera.
3.  charge the battery.   
The lithium-ion battery included with your HD HERO2 ships only partially 
charged. For a full charge, use the USB cable to plug the camera into a power 
source such as a computer or USB charging device. No damage will occur to 
your battery if you are not able to charge it before using your camera. 
  ‣ See  BAttERY liFE for more information.
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							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.
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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 on. 
‣ See on E Button  moDE for more information.
ovERviEW
Once the HD HERO2 is powered on, each press of  will cycle through the camera’s 
recording modes and settings menu in the following order:
vi DE oRecord  video
pH otoTake single photos
BuR stTake 10 photos in 1 second
timE  lApsETake a photo ever y 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, and 60 seconds
sE lF timERTake a single photo after a 10-second countdown
sE ttingsChange the camera’s configuration
Each camera mode can be changed in the Settings menu. 
‣ See E ntERing  tHE sEttings  mEnu for more information.
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							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 recording when either the SD card is full or the 
battery runs out of power. Your video will be saved before the camera powers off.
While recording video, the LCD will display the currently selected 
video resolution, lens field of view (FOV), the elapsed time of the 
current recording, and the remaining recording time determined 
by the free space on your SD card.
When recording is stopped, the LCD shows the number of video 
files stored on the SD card in place of the elapsed recording time.
pRo  
tip: When the camera is set to One Button Mode, hold  for 
two seconds to enter the Settings  screen, where you can 
quickly tur n OFF One Button Mode. 
‣ See  onE Button m oDE for more information.
tAking singlE  pHotos
Verify that the camera is in Photo Mode, indicated by  on the LCD. If not, press  
repeatedly until the camera displays the Photo Mode icon.
t o take a photo:  
Press and release . The camera will beep once and the LED 
Recording Light will flash once to indicate a photo has been taken.
in photo mode:  
The LCD screen will display your currently selected photo 
resolution (11MP, 8MP or 5MP), the number of photos stored on 
your SD card, and the number of photos that can be taken before 
the card is full.
pRo  
tip: If you think your SD card will fill up before you are able to 
transfer your files, selec t the 5MP option under the Photo 
settings menu. 5MP files are smaller than 11MP files, 
allowing your SD card to store more photos. 
‣ See p
Hoto REsolution  moDEs for more information.
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							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 begin taking Time Lapse photos. The LED 
Recording Light will flash each time a photo is taken.
•   Press 
 once to stop taking Time Lapse photos. The LED Recording Light 
will flash three times and the camera will emit three beeps to indicate Time 
Lapse has stopped.
As in Photo Mode, the LCD screen will display your currently 
selected photo resolution (11MP, 8MP or 5MP), the number of 
photos stored on your SD card, and the number of photos that 
can be taken before the card is full.
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pHoto BuRst moDE
In Photo Burst Mode, the camera will take 10 photos in 1 second.
•  Verify the camera is in Burst Mode, indicated by 
 on the LCD screen.  
If not, press  repeatedly until the camera displays the Burst Mode icon.
•    Press and release 
 once to take a photo burst of ten photos over one 
second. The LED Recording Light will flash and the camera will beep 10 
times to indicate the photos have been taken.
As in Photo Mode, the LCD screen will display your currently 
selected photo resolution (11MP, 8MP or 5MP), the number of 
photos stored on your SD card, and the number of photos that 
can be taken before the card is full.
pRo  
tip: Compared to single Photo Mode, Burst Mode gives you 10 
times as many chances to capture that “can’t miss” moment.
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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 before the photo is taken. 
• To stop the countdown timer, press 
.
As in Photo Mode, the LCD screen will display your currently 
selected photo resolution (11MP, 8MP or 5MP), the number of 
photos stored on your SD card, and the number of photos that 
can be taken before the card is full.
EntERing  tHE sEttings mEnu
Using the Settings Menu, many of the functions of the HD HERO2 can 
be customized based on your shooting needs.
t o access your HD HERo2 settings:
1. Make sure your camera is powered ON.
2.  Cycle through camera modes using 
 until the LCD Status Screen shows 
the SETTINGS  icon. 
3. To enter into the Settings Menu, press 
.
4. Use 
 to toggle through each camera setting mode. 
5.   Every settings mode has a list of options. Press 
 to enter into a specific 
mode. The option which is currently active will be highlighted. Press   to 
toggle through the list. Press  to select highlighted option and exit list.
6.   Press 
 to cycle to the next camera setting mode or press  to display 
current option list again.
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							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 (Default)170º  
wide angle1280x960This resolution provides the widest 
top-to-bottom and side-to-side 
viewing area.
VIDEO  RESOLUTION  MODES : CONT’D
Resolution/
FPS Field of View
Screen 
ResolutionBest Use
720-60 
(Slow motion)170º  
wide angle 1280x720For mounting on vehicles or gear 
when a max side-to-side wide angle is 
desired but vertical viewing area is not 
as important. Great for slow motion.
720-30
170º  
wide angle 1280x720For mounting on vehicles or gear 
when a max side-to-side wide angle is 
desired but vertical viewing area is not 
as important. 
WVGA-120 (Super slow 
motion)170º  
wide angle 848x480For smaller data files. This is standard 
definition resolution. Great for super 
slow motion.
WVGA-60 (Super slow 
motion)170º  
wide angle 848x480For smaller data files. This is  
standard definition resolution.  
Great for slow motion.
When you are using the camera in Video Mode, the currently 
selected video resolution appears on the LCD Status Screen 
beneath the Video mode icon.
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tip: Consider using 960-48 when wearing camera on a helmet or 
a chest harness to see your handlebars when biking, or knees 
and skis when skiing.
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