GoPro HERO 5 BLACK User manual

1
USER MANUAL

JOIN THE GOPRO MOVEMENT
twitter.com/GoPro
facebook.com/GoPro youtube.com/GoPro
instagram.com/GoPro
To download this user manual
in a different language, visit
gopro.com/help.
Pour télécharger ce manuel de
l’utilisateur dans une autre langue,
rendez-vous sur gopro.com/help.
Wenn Sie dieses Benutzerhandbuch
in einer anderen Sprache
herunterladen möchten, besuchen
Sie gopro.com/help.
Per scaricare questo manuale
utente in un’altra lingua, visita
gopro.com/help.
Para descargar este manual de
usuario en otro idioma, visite
gopro.com/help
Para descargar este manual de
usuario en un idioma diferente,
gopro.com/help.
Para baixar este manual do
usuário em outro idioma, acesse
gopro.com/help.
Om deze gebruikershandleiding
in een andere taal te downloaden,
ga naar gopro.com/help.
Aby pobrać ten podręcznik
użytkownika w innym języku,
odwiedź stronę gopro.com/help.
Ladda ner den här
användarhandboken på ett annat
språk på gopro.com/help.
Чтобы загрузить это руководство
пользователя на другом
языке, посетите страницу
gopro.com/help.
このユーザーマニュアル の 他 言
語 版 をダ ウン ロード する に は 、 
gopro.com/helpに アク セ スしてく
ださい。
若要下載其他語言版本的使用說明
書，請 前 往：  gopro.com/help。
如需下载本用户手册的其他语言版
本，请访问 gopro.com/help。
이사용자 설명서의 다른 언어
버전은 gopro.com/support에서
다운로드하십시오.

Your HERO5 Black 6
Getting Started 8
Navigating Your GoPro 16
Map of Modes and Settings 20
QuikCapture 22
Capturing Video and Photos 24
Controlling Your GoPro with Your Voice 27
Playing Back Your Content 30
Using Your Camera with an HDTV 33
Connecting to the Capture App 35
Offloading Your Content 36
Video Mode: Capture Modes 39
Video Mode: Settings 41
Video Mode: Advanced Settings 48
Photo Mode: Capture Modes 50
Photo Mode: Settings 52
Photo Mode: Advanced Settings 54
Time Lapse Mode: Capture Modes 56
Time Lapse Mode: Settings 58
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Time Lapse Mode: Advanced Settings 62
Advanced Controls 63
Connecting to an Audio Accessory 73
Customizing Your GoPro 74
Important Messages 78
Resetting Your Camera 79
Mounting 80
Removing the Side Door 85
Maintenance 87
Battery Information 88
Troubleshooting 91
Customer Support 93
Trademarks 93
Regulatory Information 93
TABLE OF CONTENTS

6 7
1. Shutter Button [ ]
2. Camera Status Screen
3. Mode Button [ ]
4. Side Door
5. USB-C Port
6. Micro HDMI Port
(cable not included)
7. Speaker
8. Battery Door
9. Latch Release Button
YOUR HERO5 BLACK
10. Battery
11. microSD Card Slot
12. Camera Status Light
13. Touch Display
14. Microphone
YOUR HERO5 BLACK
6
5
4
9
14
1
12
14
12
13
12
7
2
3
14
8
9
10
11

8 9
Welcome to your new HERO5 Black. To capture video and photos, you need
a microSD card (sold separately).
MICROSD CARDS
Use brand name memory cards that meet these requirements:
• microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC
• Class 10 or UHS-I rating
• Capacity up to 128GB
For a list of the recommended microSD cards, visit
gopro.com/workswithgopro.
If the memory card becomes full during recording, your camera stops
recording and displays FULL on the touch display.
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.
REFORMATTING YOUR MICROSD CARD
To keep your microSD card in good condition, reformat it on a regular basis.
Reformatting erases all of your content, so be sure to offload your photos
and videos first.
To reformat your card, swipe down, then tap Preferences > Format SD
Card > Delete.
GETTING STARTED
CHARGING THE BATTERY
For the best experience with your new camera, we recommend fully
charging the battery before first use.
1. Hold down the Latch Release button on the battery door, then slide
the door open.
2. Insert a microSD card with the label facing the battery (microSD card is
not required for charging).
Note: To remove the card, press it into the slot with your fingernail and it will
pop out.
3. Insert the battery, then close the door.
GETTING STARTED

10 11
4. Hold down the Latch Release button on the side door, then slide the
door open.
5. Connect the camera to a computer or other USB charging adapter
using the included USB-C cable.
6. Power off the camera. The camera status light turns on during charging
and turns off when charging is complete.
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 battery charges to 100% in about 3 hours. For more information, see
Battery Information (page 88).
PRO TIP: For fastest charging, use GoPro’s Supercharger (sold
separately). You can charge your camera with a USB-compatible wall
charger or auto charger.
GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED
UPDATING YOUR CAMERA SOFTWARE
To get the latest features and best performance from your GoPro, make
sure your camera is always using the most current software. When you
connect to the Capture app or Quik for desktop, you are automatically
notified if an update is available.
1. Download these apps:
• Capture app from the Apple©App Store©or Google Play™
• Quik for desktop from gopro.com/apps
2. Connect your camera to your smartphone/tablet or computer. If an
update is available, the app provides instructions for installing it.
You can also update your camera manually using the microSD card and a
card reader/adapter (sold separately). For details and information about
the latest software version, visit gopro.com/update.
PRO TIP: To see your current software version, swipe down from the main
screen, then tap Preferences > About This GoPro.

12 13
GETTING STARTED
POWERING ON + OFF
To Power On:
Press the Mode button [ ]. The camera beeps several times while the
camera status lights flash. When information appears on the touch display
or the camera status screen, your camera is on.
To Power Off:
Press and hold the Mode button for two seconds. The camera beeps
several times while the camera status lights flash.
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, including all privacy laws, which may
restrict recording in certain areas.
GETTING STARTED
CAMERA STATUS SCREEN
The camera status screen on the front of the camera contains the following
information about modes and settings so you can see the basics for your
current setting at a glance:
1. Camera Mode
2. Settings
3. Number of Files Captured
4. Remaining microSD Card Storage
5. Battery Status
Note: The icons and settings that appear on the camera status screen vary by mode.
Those shown above are for Video mode.
1
2
3
4 5

14 15
GETTING STARTED
TOUCH DISPLAY
The touch display on the back of the camera contains the following
information about modes and settings on the main screen. The settings that
appear vary by mode.
100%00:00
1080
1080
60
60
RES
RES
FPS
FPS
WIDE
WIDE
FOV
FOV
1 3
4
6
7
5
2
1. Wireless Status
2. GPS Status
3. Time Remaining/Photos Taken
4. Battery Status
5. Camera Mode
6. Settings
7. Advanced Settings (icons)
Note: The touch display does not work under water.
GETTING STARTED
TOUCH DISPLAY GESTURES
Use these gestures to navigate the touch display. When swiping, swipe
from the edge of the screen.
Tap
Selects an item, turns a setting on/off.
Press and Hold
Accesses Exposure Control setting.
Swipe Left
Accesses advanced settings (if available) for the
current mode.
Swipe Right
Displays your media.
Swipe Down
From the main screen, opens the Connect and
Preferences menus. Otherwise, returns to the main
screen.
PRO TIP: To lock the touch display to prevent accidental input, swipe
down from the main screen, then tap [ ]. Tap this icon again to unlock it.

16 17
MODES
Your HERO5 Black contains three camera modes: Video, Photo, and Time
Lapse.
Video
Video mode contains three capture modes: Video, Video + Photo, and
Looping. For descriptions of each capture mode, see Video Mode: Capture
Modes (page 39).
Photo
Photo mode contains three capture modes: Photo, Burst, and Night.
For descriptions of each capture mode, see Photo Mode: Capture Modes
(page 50).
Time Lapse
Time Lapse mode contains three capture modes: Time Lapse Video, Time
Lapse Photo, Night Lapse Photo. For descriptions of each capture mode,
see Time Lapse Mode: Capture Modes (page 56).
For a visual map of your GoPro's modes and settings, see Map of Modes
and Settings (page 20).
NAVIGATING YOUR GOPRO
NAVIGATING WITH THE TOUCH DISPLAY
1. From the main screen, tap the icon in the lower left corner.
2. Tap one of the mode icons at the top of the screen (Video, Photo, or
Time Lapse).
3. Tap a capture mode in the list below it.
NIGHT
PHOTO
BURST
4. On the main screen, tap the setting that you want to change.
5. Tap a new option (available options are white). The camera returns you
to the main screen.
1080
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
1080
960
720
480
4k 2.7k 2.7k/4:3 1440
@ 60fps
If you select a video resolution (RES) that does not support the frames
per second (FPS) setting that is selected, a message appears that
instructs you to tap the touch display to automatically move to the FPS
setting and select a different value. A similar message appears if you
select an FPS that is not supported by the selected resolution.
NAVIGATING YOUR GOPRO

18 19
6. To change an advanced setting, swipe left.
Note: Not all capture modes have advanced settings.
7. To turn on an advanced setting, tap [ ].
AUTO LOW LIGHT
When needed, automatically lowers the frame
rate in dim lighting for better video quality
8. To return to the main screen, swipe down.
CHANGING MODES WITH THE MODE BUTTON
The Mode button lets you quickly cycle through the capture modes that
you set. For example, if you previously selected Video in Video mode, Night
Photo in Photo mode, and Time Lapse Video in Time Lapse mode, pressing
the Mode button cycles through those capture modes.
Note that Burst photo always appears in this cycle. You can capture fast-
moving action like kids jumping into a pool or a mountain bike jump without
having to change your Photo capture mode ahead of time.
NAVIGATING YOUR GOPRO
NAVIGATING WITH THE BUTTONS
If you use the camera under water, use the buttons and the camera status
screen to change modes and settings.
1. With the camera powered on, hold down the Mode button [ ] and
press the Shutter button [ ].
2. Use the Mode button to cycle through the settings.
3. Press the Shutter button to cycle through the options within a setting.
To select an option, leave the option highlighted.
4. To exit, press and hold the Shutter button, or cycle to Done in the menu.
NAVIGATING YOUR GOPRO