GoPro MAX User manual

USER MANUAL

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Contents Contents

MAX - Regulatory Model Number SPCC1

Meet Your GoPro MAX 6

Setting Up Your Camera 8

Getting to Know Your GoPro 12

Using QuikCapture 20

Adding HiLight Tags 55

Recording Video 23

Video Settings 26

Taking Photos 28

Photo Settings 32

Capturing Time Lapse 34

Time Lapse Settings 35

Live Streaming 37

Exposure Control 38

Controlling Your GoPro with Your Voice 41

Tips for Capturing with MAX 48

Playing Back Your Media 47

Connecting to Other Devices 51

Transferring Your Media 56

Customizing Your GoPro 57

Important Messages 63

Resetting Your Camera 65

Mounting Your GoPro 67

Removing the Door 73

Maintenance 75

Battery Information 77

Troubleshooting 80

Tech Specs: Video 81

Tech Specs: Photo 95

Tech Specs: Time Lapse 91

Tech Specs: Protune 96

Customer Support 103

Trademarks 103

HEVC Advance Notice 104

Regulatory Information 104

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Meet Your GoPro MAX

1. Speaker

2. Camera Lens (Front)

3. Status Light

4. Mode Button [ ]

5. Microphone

6. Mounting Fingers

1. Camera Lens (Back)

2. Touch Screen

3. Status Light

4. Door

5. Door Latch

6. microSD Card Slot

7. Battery

8. USB-C Port

9. Shutter Button [ ]

Meet Your GoPro MAX

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

See Mounting Your GoPro (page 67).

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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 256GB

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

Heads Up: 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.

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 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 56).

Setting Up Your Camera Setting Up Your Camera

MICROSD CARD + BATTERY SET UP

1. Unlock the Door Latch and ip 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

3. Insert the battery.

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

included USB-C cable.

It takes about 3.5 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 77).

5. Unplug the cable and shut the door when charging’s complete.

Be sure the Door Latch is closed and locked before using your camera.

PRO TIP: Make sure you battery is fully charged before heading out.

For the fastest charging, use the GoPro Supercharger (sold separately).

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 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 included

USB-C cable. If new camera software is available, the app will

tell you how to install it.

Updating Manually

1. Visit gopro.com/update.

2. Choose MAX 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

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POWERING ON

Press the Mode button to turn on MAX.

POWERING OFF

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

WARNING: Use caution when using your GoPro and related

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

CAPTURE MODES

Your GoPro has three main capture modes.

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

Video

Includes Video.

To learn more, see Recording Video (page 23).

Photo

Includes Photo, Burst, and Night.

To learn more, see Taking Photos (page 28).

Time Lapse

Includes TimeWarp Video, Time Lapse Video, Night Lapse Video,

Time Lapse Photo, and Night Lapse Photo. To learn more, see

Capturing Time Lapse (page 34).

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

to switch modes.

Getting to Know Your GoPro

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Getting to Know Your GoPro

LEVEL HORIZON

Information about level horizon here.

HERO MODE

Infomation about 1-lens capture here.

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.

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

2. Recording Time/Photos Remaining

3. Capture Mode

4. Capture Settings

5. Battery Status

6. Touch Zoom

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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.

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.

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

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3. Choose a capture mode from the list.

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

other adjustments.

Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro

5. Tap the setting you want to change.

Your choices will appear in white. Options that are not compatible with

other settings you’ve chosen will be in gray.

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