GoPro Hero 4 Black User manual

USER MANUAL

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The Basics 6
Getting Started 8
Camera Status Screen 13
Camera Icons 14
Camera Menus 16
Camera Modes 18
Navigating Settings Menus 19
Video Mode 20
Photo Mode 33
Multi-Shot Mode 40
Playback Mode 49
Setup Mode 53
Connecting to the GoPro App 61
Transferring Files to a Computer 62
Protune™ 63
Battery 69
Important Messages 74
Camera Housing 76
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/ Table of Contents
Using the Mounts 81
Frequently Asked Questions 84
Customer Support 86
Trademarks 86
Regulatory Information 86

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1. Camera Status Light (red)
2. Shutter/Select Button [ ]
3. Wireless Status Light (blue)
4. Camera Status Screen
5. Power/Mode Button [ ]
6. Micro HDMI Port
(cable not included)
7. microSD Card Slot
(microSD card not included)
8. Mini-USB Port
(supports composite A/C
cable/3.5mm stereo mic
adapter, not included)
9. Audio Alert
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10. Microphone
11. HERO Port
12. Settings/Tag Button [ ]
13. Battery Door
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/ Getting Started
Slim housing surfboard mount installation
Slim housing remove camera Slim housing insert camera
Slim housing closed Swapping housing doors
Quick Release Buckle + Thumb Screw + Slim housing = Complete Unit
CHARGING THE BATTERY
1. Remove the camera from its housing.
2. Remove the camera side door and insert a microSD card (sold
separately). The card must have a Class 10 or UHS-1 rating and
a capacity up to 64GB. Visit gopro.com/support for the list of
recommended SD cards.
3. Open the bottom door, insert the battery and then close the
bottom door.

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/ Getting Started
4. Charge the battery by connecting the camera to a computer or
other USB charging adapter using the included USB cable. The
camera status light turns on during charging and turns off when
charging is complete.
NOTICE: Using a wall charger other than a GoPro Wall Charger can
damage the GoPro battery. Only use chargers marked: output 5V
1A. If you do not know the voltage and current of your charger, use
the included USB cable to charge the camera from your computer.
When charging with a computer, be sure that the computer is
connected to a power source. If the camera status light does not
turn on, use a different USB port.
The included lithium-ion battery comes partially charged. No damage
occurs to the camera or battery if used prior to a full charge.
PRO TIP: With the Dual Battery Charger, you can charge your battery
outside of the camera. For details, visit gopro.com.
For more battery information, see Battery.
WARNING: Use caution when using your GoPro as part of your
active lifestyle. Always be aware of your surroundings to avoid
injury to yourself and others. Abide by all local laws when using
your GoPro and related mounts and accessories.

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CAMERA SOFTWARE UPDATES
To get the latest features and best performance from your HERO4
camera, make sure you are using the most current camera soware.
You can update your camera soware via the GoPro App or GoPro
soware. For more information, visit gopro.com/getstarted.
CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS
The HERO4 Black camera powers up with the following default
settings:
Video 1080p30 SuperView™
Photo 12MP, Wide Field of View (FOV)
Multi-Shot Burst option (set to 30 photos in 1 second)
QuikCapture Off
Wireless Off
PRO TIP: To open the settings menu for the current mode, press the
Settings/Tag button [ ].
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POWERING ON + OFF
To Power On:
Press the Power/Mode button [ ] once. The camera status lights
(red) flash three times and the sound indicator emits three beeps. When
the camera status screen displays information, your camera is on.
To Power Off:
Press and hold the Power/Mode button [ ] for two seconds. The
camera status lights (red) flash several times and the sound indicator
emits seven beeps.
PRO TIP: 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 Time Lapse photos. Press again to
stop recording and power off the camera. For details, see QuikCapture
in Setup Mode.
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INSERTING + REMOVING MICROSD CARDS
The HERO4 Black camera is compatible with 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB
and 64GB capacity microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC memory
cards (sold separately). You must use a microSD card with a Class
10 or a UHS-1 rating. (For a list of the recommended SD cards,
visit gopro.com/support.) GoPro recommends using brand name
memory cards for maximum reliability in high-vibration activities.
To Insert the microSD Card:To Remove the microSD Card:
Slide the memory card into the
card slot with the label facing the
front of the camera.
When fully inserted, the card
clicks into place.
Place your fingernail against
the edge of the memory card
and lightly press it further into
the camera.
The card springs out far enough
to be removed.
NOTICE: Use care when handling memory cards. Avoid liquids, dust
and debris. As a precaution, power off the camera before inserting
or removing the card. Check manufacturer guidelines regarding use
in acceptable temperature ranges.
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Your HERO4 Black features a status screen that displays the following
information about modes and settings:
1. Camera Modes/FOV
(field of view)
2. Camera Settings
3. Resolution/fps
(frames per second)
4. Protune™
5. Number of Files Captured
6. Time/Storage/Files
7. Wireless
8. Battery Life
Note: The icons that appear on the camera status screen vary by mode.
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/ Camera Icons
Auto Low Light
Auto Off
Beeps
Burst Photos
Color
Continuous Photos
Date/Time
Default Mode
Delete
Exposure Value
Compensation
Field of View
Frames Per Second
Interval
ISO Limit
LEDs
Looping
Megapixels
Multi-Shot Mode
Night Lapse
Night Photo
On-Screen Display
Orientation
Photo Mode
Playback Mode
Protune
QuikCapture
Rate
Setup Mode

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Sharpness
Shutter
Single Photo
Spot Meter
Time Lapse
Touch Display
Video
Video + Photo
Video Format
Video Mode
Video Resolution
White Balance
Wireless
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/ Camera Menus
*Playback appears only if the camera is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac (sold separately).
Camera
Reset

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/ Camera Menus
Camera
Reset

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/ Camera Modes
The HERO4 Black features several camera modes. To cycle through
the modes, press the
Power/Mode button [ ] repeatedly .
These modes appear:
Video Record video
Photo Capture a single photo
Multi-Shot Capture a series of photos
(Time Lapse, Burst, etc.)
Playback Play back videos and photos
Setup Adjust general camera settings

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Each camera mode has its own settings menu.
TO NAVIGATE SETTINGS MENUS:
1. Verify that the camera is in the desired camera mode. If an icon for
that mode does not appear on the camera status screen, press the
Power/Mode button [ ] repeatedly until it appears.
2. Press the Settings/Tag button [ ] to open the settings menu for
that mode.
3. Use the Power/Mode button [ ] to cycle through the settings.
4. Press the Shutter/Select button [ ] to cycle through the options
within a setting. To select an option, leave the option highlighted
when you move to another screen.
5. To go back to the previous screen or exit the settings menu, press
the Settings/Tag button [ ].
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/ Video Mode
Video mode contains three capture modes: Video, Video + Photo and
Video Looping.
Capture Mode Description
Video (default) Captures video.
Video + Photo
Simultaneously captures both video and
photos. You can set the camera to capture a
photo at selected intervals while you record
video. For details, see Video + Photo Intervals
in this section.
Looping
Lets you continuously record and save only
the best moments, which helps to conserve
space on your microSD card. You must
select an interval. Looping is available only
if Protune™is turned off.
Note: Looping is not available in high-performance video modes.
For details, see High-Performance Video Modes and Camera
Temperatures.
PRO TIP: Easily create epic GoPro-style videos using free
GoPro soware. Learn more and download this soware at
gopro.com/getstarted.