GoPro MAX User manual

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Contents Contents

MAX – Regulatory Model Number SPCC1

Meet MAX 

Setting Up Your Camera 8

Getting to Know Your GoPro 13

HERO Mode + 360 Mode 18

Changing Modes + Settings 22

On-Screen Shortcuts 25

Using QuikCapture 28

Adding HiLight Tags 31

Setting the Screen Orientation 32

Recording Video 33

Video Settings 36

Taking Photos 38

Photo Settings 42

Capturing Time Lapse 43

Time Lapse Settings 45

Live Streaming 47

Exposure Control 48

Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice 51

Playing Back Your Media 55

Connecting to Other Devices 59

Transferring Your Media 61

Customising Your GoPro 66

Important Messages 75

Resetting Your Camera 77

Mounting Your GoPro 79

Removing the Door 84

Maintenance 86

Battery Information 88

Troubleshooting 91

Tech Specs: Video 92

Tech Specs: Photo 96

Tech Specs: Time Lapse 97

Tech Specs: Protune 100

Customer Support 111

Trademarks 111

Regulatory Information 111

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Meet MAX Meet MAX

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

See Mounting Your GoPro (page 79).

1. Shutter Button

2. Status Light

3. Microphone

4. Door Lock

5. Door

6. USB-C Port

7. microSD Card Slot

8. Battery

9. Camera Lens (Front)

10. Folding Fingers

11. Speaker

12. Mode Button

13. Camera Lens (Back)

14. Touch Screen

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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 256GB

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 61).

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

For the best performance, make sure you use a MAX Rechargeable

Battery with your new GoPro.

PRO TIP: There’s an easy way to check your battery’s condition.

1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.

2. Tap Preferences > About > Battery Info.

Setting Up Your Camera Setting Up Your Camera

MICROSD CARD + BATTERY SETUP

1. Unlock the door, slide it down and ip it 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 USB-C

cable included.

It takes about three 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 88).

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

(sold separately).

Setting Up Your Camera

5. Unplug the cable and shut the door when the battery is charged.

6. Slide the door all the way up until there’s no gap and then lock it.

NOTICE: Push from the bottom to make sure that the door is closed

correctly. Don’t use the lock to slide the door closed.

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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 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: Need to know your camera’s name, password and software

version? Here’s where you can nd out.

1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.

2. Tap Preferences > Connections > Camera Info.

Heads Up: Scroll down to see the software version.

Setting Up Your Camera

POWERING ON

Press the Mode button to turn on MAX.

POWERING OFF

Press and hold the Mode button for 3 seconds 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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Getting to Know Your GoPro

USING THE TOUCH SCREEN

Tap

Selects an item and turns a setting 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.

CAPTURE MODES

Your GoPro has three main capture modes.

VIDEO

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

Video

To learn more, see Recording Video (page 33).

Photo

Includes Photo and PowerPano modes. To learn more, see Taking Photos

(page 38).

Time Lapse

Includes TimeWarp and Time Lapse modes. To learn more, see Capturing

Time Lapse (page 43).

Getting to Know Your GoPro

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Getting to Know Your GoPro

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).

Getting to Know Your GoPro

CAPTURE SCREEN

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

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Video

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

2. Recording Time/Photos Remaining

3. Customisable On-Screen Shortcut

4. HERO/360 Mode Select

5. Battery Status

6. Capture Settings

Heads Up: The capture settings are not available when you rotate your

GoPro to take portrait shots. Make sure you choose the settings you want

before rotating your camera.

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HERO Mode + 360 Mode

MAX lets you capture traditional HERO-style videos and photos or

immersive 360 footage. Just tap HERO/360 mode in the lower left-hand

corner of the screen to pick your shot.

HERO MODE

HERO mode lets you capture traditional videos and photos with either

the front (non-touch screen side) or back lens (touch screen side).

1. Tap to choose the lens you’ll be using.

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2H:11

1080 | 60 | W

Video

2. Press the Shutter button to start recording.

PRO TIP: Choose HERO mode and the back lens to frame and capture

amazing seles.

HERO Mode + 360 Mode

HERO Mode Audio Settings

In HERO mode, MAX features four audio settings that lets it record stereo

sound or use directional audio to prioritise sound from either side of the

camera, no matter which lens you’re using. Tap to choose the best

audio for your shot.

You can also set up MAX to lter out excessive wind noise.

To learn more, see:

• Microphones (page 108)

• Wind-Noise Reduction (page 110)

360 Mode

Use 360 mode to capture amazing spherical footage. View and share

it as 360 content or use the GoPro app to reframe it as traditional videos

and photos.

1. 360 mode captures everything around you, but you can tap to

choose which lens view will be shown on the touch screen.

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2H:11

5.6K | 30

360 Video

2. Press the Shutter button to start recording.

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