GoPro HERO 6 User manual

Contents of bag
1. Hero 6 GoPro camera
2. Three point camera stand
3. USB adapter cord
4. GoPro basic instruction paper
HERO 6 GoPro

Things to do before you begin recording
1. Know how to remove GoPro from black hard casing
a. Push inward and upward on the arrow located on the top of the casing
b. Pull the screen-side frame backward
c. Push camera out screen first
2. Mounting GoPro
a. The mounting piece is attached to the bottom of the hard case
b. Included with the GoPro is a three point camera stand
c. At the top of the three point stand, push in on the two side rectangular pieces
d. Insert the bottom of GoPro hard case and release rectangular pieces
e. No addition mounts for GoPro are provided
3. Charging
a. Remove casing
b. While looking at the lens, on the right side there will be a rectangular button
i. Push it in and slide piece down
c. Insert USB cord into a USB adapter (computer, wall, portable charger)
d. Insert opposite end into GoPro charging slot
e. While charging a red light should appear on left side of the screen
4. Obtain a Memory Card
a. To know what kind of memory card you need visit:
https://gopro.com/help/articles/block/microSD-Card-Considerations
b. Remove Casing
c. On the bottom of the GoPro there is a rectangular button (similar to the one for
charging)
i. Push it in and slide piece out
d. Insert memory card here
i. Label side facing touch screen
*Have you done these steps? If yes, you are ready to record!

I’m ready to record
1. Power ON by pressing the mode button the side of the GoPro
2. This button will also allow you to switch modes (tap, don’t hold down)
a. Video Mode
b. Photo Mode
c. Burst Mode
d. Time Lapse Mode
3. Set your settings (you may not need to change anything)
a. Tap screen and swipe down
b. Select Preferences
I. Scroll down to see all settings
II. Settings you may want to look at: Time, Date, Date Format, & Beep Volume
c. Press in the top right of the screen and swipe up to return to original screen
4. Recording
Recording in Video Mode
1. To record press the shutter button, red circle on the top of the GoPro
I. While recording a light will flash
2. To stop recording press the shutter button again
I. The GoPro will beep several times and flash quickly before shutting
off
Capturing in Photo Mode
1. To capture image, tap shutter button once
Capturing in Burst Mode
1. To capture images, tap shutter button once and wait
Capturing in Time Lapse Mode
1. To capture image, tap shutter button once and wait
5. Playback
a. Swipe left to access videos/photos
If you cannot see all content double check you are in the MEDIA filter
b. Tap video/photo to view on full screen
Tap and hold to open a series with multiple shot photos
c. To return to the thumbnails screen, tap the symbol
d. Swipe down to exit
6. Power OFF by pressing the mode button the side of the GoPro
a. Press and hold until red light flashes then release
*Do you have your recording? If yes, let’s upload your recording to a computer.

I’m ready to save and upload my recording
1. Insert memory card into media slot on computer
2. Open SD drive on your computer
3. This will allow you to access your recordings
OR
1. Turn ON GoPro
2. Connect the camcorder to computer using the provided USB cord
3. A pop-up should appear, click on it
a. For windows
i. Open files
ii. Open “This PC”
iii. Under Devices and Drives select HERO 6 Black
iv. This will allow you to access your recordings
b. For mac
i. Open Photos app
ii. Under “Import” HERO 6 GoPro will be listed
iii. This will allow you to access your recordings
1. Choose to import selected or import all new items
Returning the GoPro checklist
1. Remove your memory card from the GoPro
2. Charge GoPro
3. Ensure all contents are in the bag
4. Return GoPro to Studio Teach within 14 days of checkout
Resources
Online Manual
https://gopro.com/content/dam/help/hero6-black/manuals/HERO6Black_UM_ENG_REVB.pdf
*Use Ctrl F to search document
Helpful YouTube Videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whNPXJcwogI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aioXns34NY0