GoPro HERO 11 BLACK MINI User manual

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Contents Contents
Regulatory Model Number CPPM1
Meet HERO11 Black Mini 6
Setting Up Your Camera 
Connecting to the GoPro Quik App 12
Updating Your Camera's Software 15
Button Basics 17
Turning Your Camera O 18
The Capture Screen + Default Settings 19
Recording with QuikCapture 20
Using Easy Controls 21
Switching Between Easy + Pro Controls 23
Pro Control Capture Modes 24
Pro Control Settings 27
Live Streaming 31
HiLight Tags 32
Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice 33
Playing Back + Transferring Your Media 35
Creating Video Stories 39
Capturing Photos from Your Videos 40
Setting Preferences With the Quik App 41
Important Messages 44
Resetting Your Camera 47
Mounting Your GoPro 48
Removing the Door 54
Maintenance 56
Battery Information 57
Troubleshooting 60
Navigating with the Camera Buttons 61
Tech Specs 67
Protune 85
Customer Support 93
Trademarks 93
Regulatory Information 93

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Meet HERO11 Black Mini
1. Shutter Button
2. Door
3. Microphone
4. USB-C Port
5. microSD™ Card Slot
6. Door Latch
7. Status Screen
8. Status Light
9. Removable Lens Cover
10. Status/Pair Button
Meet HERO11 Black Mini
Learn how to use the accessories that came with your GoPro.
See Mounting Your GoPro (page 48).
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11. Speaker
12. Rear Folding Fingers
13. Heat Sink
(WARNING: To help prevent overheating, the back of your camera
may get hot when camera is in use.)
14. Bottom Folding Fingers
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SD CARDS
You’ll need a microSD card (sold separately) to save your videos.
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.
Setting Up Your Camera Setting Up Your Camera
REFORMATTING YOUR SD CARD
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. Press the Status/Pair button to turn on your camera.
2. Press the Status/Pair button again to go to your camera's
Preferences (press twice if you're using Pro Controls).
3. Press the Shutter button repeatedly until you get to Format SD.
4. Press the Status/Pair button to select Format SD.
5. Press the Status/Pair button to cycle from the to the
(or press the Shutter button with the highlighted to go back).
6. Press Shutter button (with highlighted) to confirm that you want
to format your SD card.
For more, see Using Buttons to Adjust Camera Preferences (page 65).

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Setting Up Your Camera
SD CARD + BATTERY SETUP
1. Unlock the door latch and flip the door open.
With your camera o, insert the SD card into the card slot with the
label facing the back of the camera.
You can eject the card by pressing it into the slot with your fingernail.
NOTE: Only eject the SD card when your camera is o. Removing the
SD card while your camera is on could permanently damage your camera.
2. Connect your camera to a USB charger or computer using the
included USB-C cable. It takes about 2 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 57).
Heads Up: The battery cannot be removed from the camera.
3. 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.
Setting Up Your Camera

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Connecting to the GoPro Quik App
The GoPro Quik app is the easiest way to adjust your camera's modes,
settings, and preferences. The app also lets you preview your shot,
frame it perfectly, and see all of the footage stored on your camera's SD
card, and can automatically transform your footage into awesome video
stories synced with eects and music.
FIRSTTIME APP PAIRING + CAMERA SETUP
1. Download the GoPro Quik app from the Apple©App Store©or
Google Play™.
2. Press the Status/Pair button on your camera to turn it on.
After the HERO11 Black Mini screen, you'll choose your language.
3. Press the Status/Pair button repeatedly until you find your
preferred language.
ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
4. Press the Shutter button to select your language.
ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
5. Press the Shutter button (with highlighted) to confirm. Press the
Status/Pair button to cycle to the and press the Shutter button
to go back.
ENGLISH?
Connecting to the GoPro Quik App
6. Press the Shutter button (with highlighted) to accept the terms
of use. Press the Status/Pair button to cycle to the and press the
Shutter button to go back.
BY USING THIS GOPRO, I AGREE TO THE TERMS OF USE AVAILABLE AT GOPRO.COM/LEGAL.
7. Start the GoPro Quik app on your phone and follow the Quik app’s
on-screen instructions to connect your camera and complete your
setup.
1. INSTALL THE GOPRO QUIK APP ON YOUR PHONE TO FINISH SETUP. 2. LEAVE YOUR CAMERA ON AND FOLLOW THE APP INSTRUCTIONS.
Heads Up for iOS®: When prompted, be sure to allow notifications
from the GoPro Quik app so you know when your video is ready.
To learn more, see Creating Video Stories (page 39).

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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
The app will check for new camera software each time it connects to
your camera. If new camera software is available, the app will tell you
how to install it.
UPDATING MANUALLY
1. Visit GoPro.com/update.
2. Choose HERO11 Black Mini from the list of cameras.
3. Select Update your camera manually and follow the instructions.
AFTER FIRSTTIME PAIRING + PAIRING OTHER DEVICES
Your camera should automatically connect to the GoPro Quik app after
the first-time pairing. Here's how you can re-pair the app if needed or
pair other devices:
1. Press the Status/Pair button to turn on your camera.
2. Press the Status/Pair button again to go to your camera's
preferences (press twice if you're using Pro Controls).
3. Press the Shutter button repeatedly until you get to Pairing.
4. Press the Status/Pair button to start pairing.
Heads Up: Pressing any button after pairing has started will
cancel pairing.
For more, see Using Buttons to Adjust Camera Preferences (page
65).
Connecting to the GoPro Quik App

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Updating Your Camera's Software
YOUR CAMERA’S SOFTWARE VERSION
Want to know what software version you’re using? Here’s where
you can find out.
Using the GoPro Quik App
1. After connecting to the GoPro Quik app, tap /on the app
screen.
2. Scroll down to Camera Info.
Using your camera's buttons
1. Press the Status/Pair button to turn on your camera.
2. Press the Status/Pair button again to go to your camera's
preferences (press twice if you're using Pro Controls).
3. Press the Shutter button repeatedly until you to About.
4. Press the Status/Pair button to see your camera's software version.
Heads Up: Your camera's serial number will scroll three times before
showing you the software version.
5. Press the Shutter button to exit to the capture screen.
For more, see Using Buttons to Adjust Camera Preferences (page
65).
Button Basics
Your camera's buttons perform dierent functions depending on
whether your camera is on or o.
When Your Camera is O
• Press the Status/Pair button to turn on your camera.
• Press the Shutter button to power up your camera and start
recording immediately. Press again to stop recording and power
o your camera.
To learn more, see Recording with QuikCapture (page 20).
When Your Camera is On
• Press the Status/Pair button to access and cycle through
Preferences, Videos Modes, and Video Settings.
• Press the Shutter button to start and stop recording,
and confirm Preferences, Video Modes, and Video Settings.
• Press and hold the Status/Pair button for 3 seconds to turn
your camera o.

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TURNING OFF YOUR CAMERA MANUALLY
Press and hold the Status/Pair button for 3 seconds to turn your
camera o at any time.
Heads Up: Your camera will save your footage before shutting down
if you turn it o while recording.
AUTO OFF
HERO11 Black Mini will automatically turn itself o after a period of
inactivity to help maximize battery life. The length of the inactive
period will vary based on what you are doing with your camera
at the time of shutdown.
8-Second Auto O
If your camera is on and ready to record, it will turn itself o after
8 seconds of inactivity.
15-Second Auto O
If you are in the middle of changing modes, settings, or preferences,
your camera will turn itself o after 15 seconds of inactivity.
Turning Your Camera O The Capture Screen + Default Settings
THE CAPTURE SCREEN
This is the screen you'll see when your camera is ready to record. Simply
press the Shutter button to start recording.
VIDEO 4K 60 W
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1. Remaining Recording Time
2. Battery Status
3. Capture Settings
The screen also shows the recording time when you are actively
capturing footage and important messages about your camera's status.
To learn more, see Important Messages (page 44).
DEFAULT SETTINGS
HERO11 Black Mini is set up to record in Video mode using Pro Controls
out of the box. This will give you widescreen 4K video at 60 frames per
second using the Wide digital lens. These ultra versatile settings are
great for capturing most shots.