GoPro HERO10 Black User manual

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Contents Contents
Regulatory Model Number CPBN1
Meet HERO10 Black Bones 6
Setting Up Your Camera 
How to Control Your GoPro 12
Recording Video 17
Taking Photos 21
Capturing Time Lapse 24
Live Streaming 28
Power Tools 29
Using QuikCapture 32
Adding HiLight Tags 34
Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice 35
Playing Back Your Media 39
Creating Video Stories 40
Setting Camera Preferences 41
Important Messages 44
Resetting Your Camera 46
Mounting Your GoPro 47
Maintenance 49
Power Requirements 50
Troubleshooting 51
Tech Specs: Video 52
Tech Specs: Photo 65
Tech Specs: Time Lapse 70
Tech Specs: Protune 75
Customer Support 81
Trademarks 81
Regulatory Information 81

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Meet HERO10 Black Bones
1. microSD™ Card Slot
2. Removable Lens Cover
3. Microphone
4. Mount
5. Status Light
6. Shutter Button
7. Mode Button
8. 1.5mm Pitch
3-Pin Connector Port
Meet HERO10 Black Bones
Learn how to use the accessories that came with your GoPro.
See Mounting Your GoPro (page 47).
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1.5MM PITCH
3PIN CONNECTOR
Power
Ground
Shutter

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INTRO TO HERO10 BLACK BONES
HERO10 Black Bones takes the core HERO10 Black imaging elements—
the lens, image sensor, and GP2 processor—and puts them into a design
that's made specifically for FPV. This gives you the same image quality of
HERO10 Black, plus most of its features.
Heads Up: Some of these features may not be well suited for drone
capture, but are outlined in this manual so that you can see the full
capabilities of your new camera.
SD CARDS
You’ll need a microSD card (sold separately) to save your videos
and photos. 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
SD CARD + WIRING SETUP
1. With your camera o, insert the SD card into the card slot with the
label facing the back of your camera.
You can eject the card by pressing it into the slot with your fingernail.
2. Connect your camera's wire harness to a power source on your flight
controller that is fed by a 2S-6S (5-27V) battery. Before connecting, be
sure to follow your drone manufacturer's wiring recommendations.
• Connect the red wire to your drone's flight controller battery
power pad.
• Connect the black wire to your drone's flight controller battery
ground pad.
• The yellow wire can be connected to your drone's flight
controller for trigger commands using BetaFlight.
3. Plug the male wire connector into the port on your camera.
5-27v
2S-6S
Connect to
flight controller,
Max 5V

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PAIRING TO THE GOPRO QUIK APP
Use the GoPro Quik app to preview your shot, easily change capture
modes, adjust settings, and more.
1. Download the app from the Apple©App Store©or Google Play™.
2. Turn on your camera by pressing the Mode button .
3. Use your camera to scan the pairing QR code (also available in your
camera's Quick Start Guide):
Pair Camera
(Scan QR at 1.5" x 1.5")
Your camera's status light will blink twice to confirm that the code
has been scanned.
4. Open the app and tap .
Heads Up: Your camera must be within 1 meter of your phone
to pair with the app.
5. Tap to pair your camera.
Heads Up: HERO10 Black Bones will be discoverable as
"HERO10 Black" when pairing with the app.
6. Follow the app's onscreen instructions to finish setting
up your camera.
Heads Up: HERO10 Black Bones doesn't support automatic cloud
storage. Tap "Do it Later" when asked to setup Auto Upload.
Setting Up Your CameraSetting Up Your Camera
POWERING ON
Press the Mode button to turn on your camera.
POWERING OFF
Press and hold the Mode button for 3 seconds to turn it o.
3s
WARNING: Use caution when using your GoPro and
its mounts and accessories. Always be aware of your
surroundings to avoid injuring yourself and others.
Be sure to follow all local laws including all privacy laws,
which may restrict recording in certain areas.

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How to Control Your GoPro
Your camera gives you two ways to adjust modes and settings.
QR CODES
All modes and settings can be changed in a flash using QR codes.
You can pull from a library of codes that's been set up to handle basic
camera functions and commonly used settings or create custom codes
to set up your camera exactly as you need for specialized shots.
1. With your camera on, scan the QR code sized at 1.5" x 1.5".
2. Your camera's status light will blink twice to confirm that the
code has been scanned and that all modes and settings have
been adjusted.
To learn more, access QR codes and create your own,
go to gopro.com/bones.
PRO TIP: QR codes are especially useful when Wi-Fi is unavailable
or when it's inconvenient to pair your camera to the GoPro Quik app.
THE GOPRO QUIK APP
Pair your camera to the GoPro Quik app for easy access to presets and
to adjust the most frequently used modes and settings. The app also
lets you preview your shot, frame it perfectly, and see all of the footage
stored on your camera's SD card.
Heads Up: Your camera must be within 1 meter of your phone to pair
with the app.
PRO TIP: Use the GoPro Quik app to automatically transform your footage
into awesome video stories synced with eects and music.
To learn more, see Creating Video Stories (page 40).
How to Control Your GoPro
LED STATUS
The LED on the back of your camera will confirm your commands.
Initial Power to Camera 1 blink
Camera Power On 3 blinks
Camera Power O 7 blinks
App/Remote Pairing 1 blink per 1s
QR Code Accepted 2 blinks
Idle Video Mode 1 blink per 5s
Idle Photo Mode 2 blinks per 5s
Idle Time Lapse Mode 3 blinks per 5s
Recording 1 blink per 2s
Stop Recording 3 blinks
SD Card Missing 8 rapid blinks
SD Card Full 6 rapid blinks

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How to Control Your GoPro
BETAFLIGHT
You can use BetaFlight to set up shutter control for your camera.
Connect your flight controller to the BetaFlight configurator.
From the command line interface (CLI) execute these commands:
resource <free_pad_name> <optional number> NONE
resource PINIO 1 <your_pad_id>
set pinio_config = 129,1,1,1
set pinio_box = 40,255,255,255
save
Replace "free_pad_name" and "your_pad_id" with an available resource
on your flight controller. If PINIO 1 is not available, you will need to adjust
the command for your drone. Be sure to save your flight controller
configuration before making any changes.
CAPTURE MODES
Your camera has four capture modes.
Video
Includes Standard, Activity, and Cinematic presets.
To learn more, see Recording Video (page 17).
Photo
Includes Photo, LiveBurst, Burst, and Night presets.
To learn more, see Taking Photos (page 21).
Time Lapse
Includes TimeWarp, Time Lapse, and Night Lapse presets.
To learn more, see Capturing Time Lapse (page 24).
Live Streaming
Set up and start a live stream using the GoPro Quik app.
To learn more, see Live Streaming (page 28).
How to Control Your GoPro
PRO TIP: You can choose which preset will be loaded and ready to
go when you turn on your GoPro. This can be done with a QR code
or the GoPro Quik app.
1. From the app screen, tap .
2. Tap Default Preset to choose a preset.
GETTING THE SHOT
1. Simply press the Shutter button to start recording.
2. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording (Video,
Time Lapse, and Live Streaming only).

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How to Control Your GoPro
CHANGING PRESETS
Each capture mode has presets that make it easy to switch back and
forth between the best mode and settings for your shot. This can be
done with a QR code or the GoPro Quik app.
1. Tap on the app screen.
2. Tap the preset that you want. All of the preset’s settings will be
locked into your camera and ready to go.
CUSTOMIZING THE PRESETS
You can change the settings in your presets with just a few taps.
This can be done with a QR code or the GoPro Quik app.
1. Using the app, tap next to the preset you want to adjust.
2. Tap the setting that you want to change.
For details on settings, see Tech Specs (starting page 52).
Recording Video
PREFERRED FPV SETTINGS
To help get your camera ready as soon as possible, scan this QR code
with your camera to load the preferred FPV video settings below. This
QR code is also available in your camera's Quick Start Guide.
(Scan QR at 1.5" x 1.5")
Setting Preferred Setting
Resolution 4K
FPS 60
Aspect Ratio 4:3
Bit Rate High
Sharpness Medium
Color Flat
HyperSmooth O

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Your GoPro comes loaded with five video presets. Each has its
own specialty. Once you’ve chosen your preset using a QR code or
the GoPro Quik app, press the Shutter button to start recording.
STANDARD DEFAULT
A versatile preset that’s great for all-purpose recording. It shoots 4K
video at 30 frames per second (fps) for full-screen playback on your
phone and TV. The digital lens is set to Wide to capture more of the
scene in the frame.
ACTIVITY
Use this preset to capture ultra immersive footage of your favorite
activities. It records 4K video at 60 fps with the SuperView digital
lens. This gives your video the classic GoPro look with high-resolution,
full-screen playback.
CINEMATIC
Captures stunning 5.3K high-resolution video at 30 fps. This preset
uses the Linear + Horizon Leveling digital lens to smooth out the
fish-eye eect and give your footage a dramatic cinematic feel
with an ultra steady horizon.
ULTRA SLOMO
Great for fast-action shots, this preset records 2.7K footage at 240 fps
with the Wide lens. This lets you slow things down to 8x normal speed
during playback and catch details you can’t see with the naked eye.
BASIC
Records 1080p video at 60 fps for easy compatibility with almost any
device. The digital lens is set to Wide to capture more of the scene in
the frame.
Recording Video Recording Video
VIDEO SETTINGS
Use QR codes to adjust video settings or tap if using
the GoPro Quik app. Tap next to the preset you'd like to adjust,
followed by setting you want to change.
Resolution
Choose the resolution and aspect ratio for your video.
To learn more, see:
• Video Resolution (page 52)
• Aspect Ratio (page 57)
Frames Per Second
Only the frame rates available for the chosen resolutions are shown.
Use higher frame rates to capture fast action or slo-mo shots.
To learn more, see Frames per Second (FPS) (page 55).
Lens
Choose the best digital lens for your shot—SuperView, Wide, Linear,
Linear + Horizon Leveling, or Narrow. Available lenses will vary based
on the resolution and frame rate you select.
To learn more, see Digital Lenses (Video) (page 58).