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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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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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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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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