GoPro HERO10 Black User manual

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Contents Contents

HERO10 Black—Regulatory Model Number CPKG1

Meet Your HERO10 Black 6

Setting Up Your Camera 

Getting to Know Your GoPro 14

Customizing Your GoPro 27

HERO10 Black Power Tools 36

Using QuikCapture 46

Adding HiLight Tags 48

Setting the Screen Orientation 49

Recording Video 50

Video Settings 57

Taking Photos 60

Photo Settings 67

Capturing Time Lapse 69

Time Lapse Settings 75

Live Streaming + Webcam Mode 78

Exposure Control 79

Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice 83

Playing Back Your Media 87

Connecting to the GoPro Quik App 91

Transferring Your Media 93

Setting Your Connections + Preferences 98

Important Messages 107

Resetting Your Camera 109

Mounting Your GoPro 111

Removing the Door 116

Maintenance 118

Battery Information 119

Troubleshooting 123

Tech Specs: Video 124

Tech Specs: Photo 135

Tech Specs: Time Lapse 140

Tech Specs: Protune 145

Customer Support 153

Trademarks 153

Regulatory Information 153

6 7

Meet Your HERO10 Black

1. Shutter Button

2. Door

3. Door Latch

4. Status Light

5. Front Screen

6. microSD™ Card Slot

7. Battery

8. USB-C Port

9. Microphone

10. Removable Lens

Meet Your HERO10 Black

Learn how to use the accessories that came with your GoPro.

See Mounting Your GoPro (page 111).

11. Mode Button

12. Drain Microphone

(Designed to drain water.

This is not a door/latch.

Do not try to open.)

13. Speaker

14. Touch Screen

15. Folding Fingers

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SD CARDS

You’ll need a microSD card (sold separately) to save your videos

and photos. Use a brand-name card that ﬁts these requirements:

• microSD, microSDHC™, or microSDXC™

• Rated Class V30, UHS-3, or higher

• Capacity up to 512GB

For a list of recommended microSD cards,

visit gopro.com/microsdcards.

Be sure your hands are clean and dry before handling your SD card.

Check the manufacturer’s guidelines to see your card’s acceptable

temperature range and other important information.

Heads Up: SD cards can degrade over time and aect your camera’s

ability to save your media. Try swapping out an older card for a new

one if you’re having any problems.

PRO TIP: Keep your SD card in good condition by reformatting it

regularly. This will erase all of your media, so be sure to save it ﬁrst.

1. Swipe down on the rear screen to access the Dashboard.

2. Swipe left and tap Preferences > Reset > Format SD Card.

To learn how to save your videos and photos, see Transferring Your

Media (page 93).

Setting Up Your Camera Setting Up Your Camera

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

For maximum performance, be sure to use the GoPro Rechargeable

Battery (HERO10 Black) with your new GoPro.

PRO TIP: There’s an easy way to check your battery’s status and make

sure you’re using the right one.

1. Swipe down on the rear screen to access the Dashboard.

2. Swipe left and tap Preferences > About > Battery Info.

WARNING: Although non-GoPro batteries may ﬁt in

your HERO10 Black, they could greatly limit your camera's

performance. Use of non-GoPro batteries will also void your

warranty and may cause ﬁre, electric shock or other safety

risks.

For more important information on battery safety and use,

see Battery Information (page 119).

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Setting Up Your CameraSetting Up Your Camera

3. Insert the battery.

4. Connect your camera to a USB charger or computer using the

included USB-C cable.

It takes about 3 hours for the battery to fully charge. The camera

status light will turn o when it’s done. To learn more, see Battery

Information (page 119).

PRO TIP: For the fastest charging, use the GoPro Supercharger

(sold separately).

SD CARD + BATTERY SETUP

1. Unlock the door latch and ﬂip the door open.

2. With your camera o and battery removed, insert the SD card into

the card slot with the label facing the battery compartment.

You can eject the card by pressing it into the slot with your ﬁngernail.

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UPDATING YOUR CAMERA’S SOFTWARE

To get the latest features and best performance from your GoPro,

make sure it’s using the most current software.

Updating With the GoPro Quik App

1. Download the app from the Apple©App Store©or Google Play™.

2. Follow the app’s on-screen instructions to connect your camera

to your mobile device. If new camera software is available,

the app will tell you how to install it.

Updating Manually

1. Visit gopro.com/update.

2. Choose HERO10 Black from the list of cameras.

3. Select Update your camera manually and follow the instructions.

PRO TIP: Want to know what software version you’re using?

Here’s where you can ﬁnd out.

1. Swipe down on the rear screen to access the Dashboard.

2. Swipe left and tap Preferences > About > Camera Info.

Setting Up Your CameraSetting Up Your Camera

5. Unplug the cable and shut the door when charging is complete.

Be sure the door latch is closed and locked before using your

camera.

NOTE: Your camera’s door is removable. Be sure that the door is

securely locked and sealed after closing.

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POWERING ON

Press the Mode button to turn on your HERO10 Black.

POWERING OFF

Press and hold the Mode button for 3 seconds to turn it o.

WARNING: Use caution when using your GoPro and

its mounts and accessories. Always be aware of your

surroundings to avoid injuring yourself and others.

Be sure to follow all local laws including all privacy laws,

which may restrict recording in certain areas.

Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro

THE FRONT SCREEN

The front LCD screen shows your camera's status, plus a live view

from the lens. This makes it easy to capture perfectly framed shots.

100%

1H:14 100%

Standard

1080 | 60 | W

1. Recording Time/Photos Remaining

2. Battery Status

3. Current Mode (Video, Photo, or Time Lapse)

4. Capture Settings

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Getting to Know Your GoProGetting to Know Your GoPro

USING THE REAR TOUCH SCREEN

Tap

Select an item to turn it on or o.

Swipe Left or Right

Switch between Video, Photo,

and Time Lapse modes.

Swipe Down From the Edge of the Screen

Open the Dashboard when your camera

is in a landscape orientation.

Swipe Up From the Edge of the Screen

See the last photo or video you captured

and access the Media Gallery.

Press and Hold the Capture Screen

Turn on and adjust Exposure Control.

PRO TIP: You can hide your camera’s status information and icons

on both the front and rear screen by tapping the rear screen.

Tap the screen again or press a button to bring it all back.

Display Options

The front screen features four display options.

1. Swipe down on the rear screen to access the Dashboard.

2. Tap the to access the front screen settings.

3. Tap the icon of the setting that you want.

Setting Description

Full Screen

Displays the live preview as a full-screen shot.

The image is cropped for the display, but will

be captured without cropping.

Actual Screen Displays the live preview from the lens

without cropping.

Status Only Displays camera status without the live

preview from the lens.

Screen O

Turns the screen o. Use this setting in dark

environments where light from the screen

might interfere with your shot. This setting

also maximizes battery life.

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Getting to Know Your GoPro

CAPTURE MODES

Your GoPro has three main capture modes.

VIDEO

Using the rear touch screen, swipe left or right to the mode you want.

Video

Includes Standard, Activity, and Cinematic presets.

To learn more, see Recording Video (page 50).

Photo

Includes Photo, LiveBurst, Burst, and Night presets.

To learn more, see Taking Photos (page 60).

Time Lapse

Includes TimeWarp, Time Lapse, and Night Lapse presets.

To learn more, see Capturing Time Lapse (page 69).

Getting to Know Your GoPro

Heads Up: You can choose which preset will be loaded and ready to go

when you turn on your GoPro.

1. Swipe down on the rear screen to access the Dashboard.

2. Swipe left and tap Preferences > General > Default Preset.

PRO TIP: With the camera on, you can press the Mode button

to switch modes.

GETTING THE SHOT

1. Simply press the Shutter button to start recording.

2. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording (Video,

Time Lapse, and Live Streaming only).

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