GoPro HERO7 black User manual

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Contents Contents

HERO7 Black – Regulatory Model Number SPCH1

Meet Your HERO7 Black 6

Setting Up Your Camera 8

Getting to Know Your GoPro 13

Using QuikCapture 22

Adding HiLight Tags 24

Recording Video 25

Video Settings 29

Taking Photos 32

Photo Settings 36

Capturing Time Lapse 38

Time Lapse Settings 39

Live Streaming 41

Capturing the Action 42

Exposure Control 44

Connecting to an External Microphone 47

Controlling Your GoPro with Your Voice 48

Playing Back Your Media 52

Using Your Camera with an HDTV 56

Connecting to Other Devices 58

Transferring Your Media 60

Customising Your GoPro 65

Important Messages 71

Resetting Your Camera 73

Mounting Your GoPro 75

Removing the Side Door 81

Maintenance 83

Battery Information 84

Troubleshooting 87

Tech Specs: Video 88

Tech Specs: Photo 102

Tech Specs: Time Lapse 107

Tech Specs: Protune 112

Customer Support 120

Trademarks 120

HEVC Advance Notice 121

Regulatory Information 121

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Meet Your HERO7 Black

1. Shutter Button

2. Status Light

3. Status Screen

4. Microphone

5. Side Door

6. Latch Release Button

7. USB-C Port

8. Micro HDMI Port

(cablenotincluded)

9. Touch Screen

10. Speaker

11. Mode Button

12. Battery

13. microSD Card Slot

14. Battery Door

Meet Your HERO7 Black

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

SeeMounting Your GoPro (page 75).

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MICROSD CARDS

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

photos. Use a brand-name card that ts these requirements:

• microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC

• Class 10 or UHS-I rating

• Capacity up to 128GB

For a list of recommended microSD cards, visit gopro.com/microsdcards.

Heads Up: Make 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.

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

regularly. This will erase all of your media, so make sure you save it rst.

1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.

2. Tap Preferences > Reset > Format SD Card.

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

(page 60).

Setting Up Your Camera Setting Up Your Camera

INSTALLING YOUR MICROSD CARD

1. Hold down the Latch Release button on the battery door, then slide

the door open.

2. With your camera o, 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 ngernail.

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Setting Up Your Camera Setting Up Your Camera

INSTALLING + CHARGING THE BATTERY

Make sure your battery is fully charged before heading out.

1. Hold down the Latch Release button on the battery door, then slide

the door open.

2. Insert the battery, then close the door.

3. Open the side door and connect your camera to a USB charger

orcomputer using the USB-C cable included.

It takes about two 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 84).

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

(soldseparately).

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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 up-to-date software.

Updating With the GoPro 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 With the Quik Desktop App

1. Download the app from gopro.com/apps.

2. Connect your camera to your computer using the USB-C cable

included. If new camera software is available, the app will tell you

howto install it.

Updating Manually

1. Visit gopro.com/update.

2. Choose HERO7 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 nd out.

1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.

2. Tap Preferences > About > Camera Info.

Setting Up Your Camera

POWERING ON

Press the Mode button to turn on your HERO7 Black.

POWERING OFF

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

3s

WARNING: Use caution when using your GoPro and related

mounts and accessories. Always be aware of your surroundings

to avoid injuring yourself and others.

Ensure you follow all local laws, including all privacy laws,

which may restrict recording in certain areas.

Getting to Know Your GoPro

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CAPTURE MODES

Your GoPro has three main capture modes.

VIDEO

Change modes by swiping left or right to the one you want.

Video

Includes Video and Looping video.

To learn more, see Recording Video (page 25).

Photo

Includes Photo, Burst, and Night.

To learn more, see Taking Photos (page 32).

Time Lapse

Includes TimeWarp Video, Time Lapse Video, Time Lapse Photo and Night

Lapse Photo. To learn more, see Capturing Time Lapse (page 38).

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

toswitch modes.

Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro

CAMERA ORIENTATION

Your GoPro can easily switch between landscape and portrait shots.

Italso captures videos and photos the right way up, even if it’s mounted

upside down. The touch screen menu will automatically adjust and your

media will play back the right way up.

The orientation is locked in when you press the Shutter button . If your

camera tilts during recording, like on a roller coaster, your footage will tilt

with it. You’ll capture every twist and turn.

Landscape Lock

This locks your camera into landscape orientation. Your on-screen camera

menu won’t change if you rotate your camera to portrait orientation.

1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.

2. Tap Preferences > Touch Screen > Landscape Lock.

Heads Up: Videos and photos shot in portrait orientation with Landscape

Lock on will play back sideways.

PRO TIP: Use Landscape Lock to keep from accidentally starting

avideo in portrait orientation. It’s perfect when you’re using body

andhandheldmounts.

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Getting to Know Your GoPro

CAPTURE MODES

This screen gives you total access to your camera’s capture settings and

provides information about your GoPro. The settings shown vary by mode.

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

2. Recording Time/Photos Remaining

3. Short Clips

4. Capture Mode

5. Capture Settings

6. Battery Status

7. Touch Zoom

Heads Up: The settings menu is not available when you turn your GoPro

to take portrait shots. Adjust those settings before rotating your camera.

Getting to Know Your GoPro

USING THE TOUCH SCREEN

Tap

Selects an item, turns a setting on or o.

Swipe Left or Right

Switches 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 your videos and photos in the Media Gallery.

Press and Hold

Turn on and adjust Exposure Control.

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Getting to Know Your GoPro

USING THE SHUTTER BUTTON

1. Press the Shutter button to start recording.

2. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording

(Video,TimeLapse and Live Streaming only).

CHANGING MODES + SETTINGS

1. Swipe left or right to the mode you want.

VIDEO

2. Tap the capture mode icon to see all available capture modes.

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3. Choose a capture mode from the list.

Video

Looping

4. Tap the settings if you want to change the resolution or make

otheradjustments.

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Getting to Know Your GoPro

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