GoPro Hero4 Silver User manual

QUICK START GUIDE

Download the User Manual at

gopro.com/support

Congratulations on your new HERO4 Black camera. This Quick Start

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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/ Hello

When using your GoPro camera as part of your active lifestyle, always be

aware of your surroundings to avoid injury 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 Important Product + Safety

Information Guide included with your camera.

To see the complete list of country certiﬁcations,

refer to the Important Product + Safety Information

Guide included with your camera.

Shutter/Select Button [ ]

Camera Status Screen

Wireless Status Light (blue)

Camera Status Light (red)

Settings/Tag Button [ ]

Power/Mode Button [ ]

/ The Basics

STEP 2

Remove the camera side

door and insert a microSD

card (sold separately).

(Requires a Class 10 or UHS-1 card.

For a list of the recommended SD cards,

visit gopro.com/support.)

POWERING CAMERA ON AND OFF

To Power On:

Press the Power/Mode button [ ].

To Power Oﬀ:

Press and hold the Power/Mode

button [ ] for two seconds.

/ Getting Started

STEP 1

Remove the camera from

The Frame.

STEP 3

Open the battery door and insert

the battery.

STEP 4

Charge the battery using the

included USB cable.

/ Capturing Video and Photos

Select your camera mode, then press the Shutter/Select button [ ] to

start/stop recording or take a photo.

/ Selecting Camera Modes

1. Press the Power/Mode button [ ] repeatedly to cycle through the

camera modes.

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 turn

QuikCapture on/oﬀ in Setup mode.

HILIGHT TAG

Press the Settings/Tag button

[ ] to tag key moments while

recording video or playing back

footage on an LCD Touch BacPac.

HiLight Tags help you quickly

ﬁnd the highlights later for easy

playback, editing and sharing.

2. If necessary, select a diﬀerent capture mode:

a. Press the Settings/Tag button [ ] to open the settings menu.

b. Press the Shutter/Select button [ ] repeatedly until you get to

the desired capture mode.

c. Press the Settings/Tag button [ ] to close the settings menu.

Camera Modes Description

Video Video, Time Lapse Video, Video + Photo,

Video Looping

Photo Single, Night, Continuous

Multi-Shot Burst, Time Lapse, Night Lapse

Playback* Play back content on a TV or LCD

Touch BacPac™

Setup Adjust general camera settings

/ Adjusting Camera Settings

1. Press the Power/Mode button [ ] to cycle to your desired mode.

2. Press the Settings/Tag button [ ] to enter the Settings menu

for that mode.

3. Press the Power/Mode button [ ] to cycle through the options.

4. Press the Shutter/Select button [ ] to select your desired option.

5. Press the Settings/Tag button [ ] to exit the settings menu.

To learn more about settings, download the User Manual at

gopro.com/support

Camera

Reset

Mount your GoPro to standard

U.S. 5/8”-27 mic stands. Includes

an adapter for European 3/8”-16

mic stands.

MIC STAND MOUNT

SIDE MOUNTING

VERTICAL MOUNTING

/ Mounting Your Camera

REMOVABLE INSTRUMENT MOUNTS

These easy-to-remove, non-damaging

adhesive mounts are safe for use on

most instrument surfaces.

Note: The mount’s adhesive strip cannot be re-used aer removal, so double check your mounting

location before applying.

To Install

Step 1

Peel oﬀ the adhesive strip’s backing.

Step 2

Place mount on clean surface and

press ﬁrmly for 10 seconds.

To Remove

Step 1

Do NOT pull tab upward. Doing so

may damage the mounting

surface.

Step 2

Li mount gently while slowly

pulling tab parallel to surface.

Failure to hold mount may cause it

to snap back at you.

/ Mounting Your Camera

WARNING: Do not use on highly fragile or irreplaceable items. Failure to

follow instructions may cause damage or injury. Adhesive may occasionally

leave non-damaging residue that can be easily removed with a so cloth.

Here are a few ways you can mount your GoPro to instruments

and equipment.

/ Mounting Suggestions

/ Playing Back Videos and Photos

There are several ways to play back your videos and view your photos.

/ Sharing Videos and Photos

There are a few ways to share your videos and photos.

COMPUTER

Connect the camera to your

computer with the included USB

cable to transfer content for playback.

For help accessing your GoPro

content, download the latest GoPro

soware at gopro.com/getstarted.

SMARTPHONE + TABLET

Use the GoPro App to play back

content on your smartphone

or tablet. For more info, see

GoPro App.

COMPUTER

Connect the camera to your

computer with the included USB

cable to transfer content for sharing.

LCD TOUCH BACPAC™

This removable LCD touch screen

seamlessly attaches to the back

of your GoPro, delivering quick

playback of videos and photos

(sold separately).

See your content on the big screen.

Connect your camera to your TV

with a micro HDMI*, composite or

combo cable (sold separately).

SMARTPHONE + TABLET

Use the GoPro App to share videos

and photos by text, email or on your

social networks. For more info, see

GoPro App.

*For video resolutions above 1080p60 fps, HDMI playback may only be supported at 1080p 60 fps.

/ Help and Resources/ GoPro App

CONTROL. VIEW. SHARE.

The GoPro App lets you control your camera remotely using a smartphone

or tablet. See what your camera sees with live preview. View photos and

play back videos, then share your favorites via email, text, Facebook,

Twitter and more.

TO CONNECT TO THE GOPRO APP

1. Download the GoPro App and open it

on your smartphone or tablet.

2. When the app stops searching,

tap Connect Your Camera.

3. Follow the app’s on-screen

instructions to connect your camera.

The default password is goprohero.

To learn more about the GoPro App, visit

gopro.com/getstarted.

UPDATE YOUR CAMERA

Get the latest features and

best performance.

CREATE A GOPRO ACCOUNT

Enter for a chance to win Video of

the Day, Photo of the Day and more.

DOWNLOAD THE

USER MANUAL

Find detailed info on settings,

modes and more.

Visit gopro.com/getstarted to learn more:

GET THE GOPRO APP +

GOPRO STUDIO

Control your camera remotely. View

and share content. Create videos.

WATCH A TUTORIAL VIDEO

Learn tips + tricks from the pros.

CONTACT CUSTOMER

SUPPORT

Get help and ﬁnd answers to

frequently asked questions.

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