GoPro HERO 4 SILVER User manual

USER MANUAL

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Using the Mounts

Frequently Asked Questions

Customer Support

Trademarks

Regulatory Information

The Basics

Getting Started

Camera Status Screen

Camera Icons

Camera Menus

Camera Modes

Navigating Settings Menus

Video Mode

Photo Mode

Multi-Shot Mode

Playback Mode

Setup Mode

Connecting to the GoPro App

Transferring Files to a Computer

Protune™

Battery

Important Messages

Camera Housing

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10. Microphone

11. HERO Port

12. Settings/Tag Button [ ]

13. Battery Door

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1. Camera Status Light (red)

2. Shutter/Select Button [ ]

3. Wireless Status Light (blue)

4. Camera Status Screen

5. Power/Mode Button [ ]

6. Micro HDMI Port

(cable not included)

7. microSD Card Slot

(microSD card not included)

8. Mini-USB Port

(supports composite A/C

cable/3.5mm stereo mic

adapter, not included)

9. Audio Alert

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/ Getting Started/ Getting Started

4. Charge the battery by connecting the camera to a computer or

other USB charging adapter using the included USB cable. The

camera status light turns on during charging and turns oﬀ when

charging is complete.

NOTICE: Using a wall charger other than a GoPro Wall Charger can

damage the GoPro battery. Only use chargers marked: output 5V

1A. If you do not know the voltage and current of your charger, use

the included USB cable to charge the camera from your computer.

When charging with a computer, be sure that the computer is

connected to a power source. If the camera status light does not

turn on, use a diﬀerent USB port.

The included lithium-ion battery comes partially charged. No damage

occurs to the camera or battery if used prior to a full charge.

PRO TIP: With the Dual Battery Charger, you can charge your battery

outside of the camera. For details, visit gopro.com.

For more battery information, see Battery.

WARNING: Use caution when using your GoPro as part of your

active lifestyle. Always be aware of your surroundings to avoid

injury to yourself and others. Abide by all local laws when using

your GoPro and related mounts and accessories.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

1. Remove the camera from its housing.

2. Remove the camera side door and insert a microSD card (sold

separately). The card must have a Class 10 or UHS-1 rating and

a capacity up to 64GB. Visit gopro.com/support for the list of

recommended SD cards.

3. Open the bottom door, insert the battery and then close the

bottom door.

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POWERING ON + OFF

To Power On:

Press the Power/Mode button [ ] once. The camera status lights

(red) ﬂash three times and the sound indicator emits three beeps. When

the camera status screen displays information, your camera is on.

To Power Oﬀ:

Press and hold the Power/Mode button [ ] for two seconds. The

camera status lights (red) ﬂash several times and the sound indicator

emits seven beeps.

PRO TIP: 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 Time Lapse photos. Press again to

stop recording and power oﬀ the camera. For details, see QuikCapture

in Setup Mode.

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CAMERA SOFTWARE UPDATES

To get the latest features and best performance from your HERO4

camera, make sure you are using the most current camera soware.

You can update your camera soware via the GoPro App or GoPro

soware. For more information, visit gopro.com/getstarted.

CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS

The HERO4 Black camera powers up with the following default

settings:

Video 1080p30 SuperView™

Photo 12MP, Wide Field of View (FOV)

Multi-Shot Burst option (set to 30 photos in 1 second)

QuikCapture Oﬀ

Wireless Oﬀ

PRO TIP: To open the settings menu for the current mode, press the

Settings/Tag button [ ].

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Your HERO4 Black features a status screen that displays the following

information about modes and settings:

1. Camera Modes/FOV

(ﬁeld of view)

2. Camera Settings

3. Resolution/fps

(frames per second)

4. Protune™

5. Number of Files Captured

6. Time/Storage/Files

7. Wireless

8. Battery Life

Note: The icons that appear on the camera status screen vary by mode.

/ Camera Status Screen

INSERTING + REMOVING MICROSD CARDS

The HERO4 Black camera is compatible with 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB

and 64GB capacity microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC memory

cards (sold separately). You must use a microSD card with a Class

10 or a UHS-1 rating. (For a list of the recommended SD cards,

visit gopro.com/support.) GoPro recommends using brand name

memory cards for maximum reliability in high-vibration activities.

To Insert the microSD Card:To Remove the microSD Card:

Slide the memory card into the

card slot with the label facing the

front of the camera.

When fully inserted, the card

clicks into place.

Place your ﬁngernail against

the edge of the memory card

and lightly press it further into

the camera.

The card springs out far enough

to be removed.

NOTICE: Use care when handling memory cards. Avoid liquids, dust

and debris. As a precaution, power oﬀ the camera before inserting

or removing the card. Check manufacturer guidelines regarding use

in acceptable temperature ranges.

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/ Camera Icons

Auto Low Light

Auto Oﬀ

Beeps

Burst Photos

Color

Continuous Photos

Date/Time

Default Mode

Delete

Exposure Value

Compensation

Field of View

Frames Per Second

Interval

ISO Limit

LEDs

Looping

Megapixels

Multi-Shot Mode

Night Lapse

Night Photo

On-Screen Display

Orientation

Photo Mode

Playback Mode

Protune

QuikCapture

Rate

Setup Mode

Sharpness

Shutter

Single Photo

Spot Meter

Time Lapse

Touch Display

Video

Video + Photo

Video Format

Video Mode

Video Resolution

White Balance

Wireless

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/ Camera Menus/ Camera Menus

*Playback appears only if the camera is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac (sold separately).

Camera

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