GoPro HERO7 black User manual

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Contents Contents
HERO7 Black – Regulatory Model Number SPCH1
Meet Your HERO7 Black 6
Setting Up Your Camera 8
Getting to Know Your GoPro 13
Using QuikCapture 22
Adding HiLight Tags 24
Recording Video 25
Video Settings 29
Taking Photos 32
Photo Settings 36
Capturing Time Lapse 38
Time Lapse Settings 39
Live Streaming 41
Capturing the Action 42
Exposure Control 44
Connecting to an External Microphone 47
Controlling Your GoPro with Your Voice 48
Playing Back Your Media 52
Using Your Camera with an HDTV 56
Connecting to Other Devices 58
Transferring Your Media 60
Customising Your GoPro 65
Important Messages 71
Resetting Your Camera 73
Mounting Your GoPro 75
Removing the Side Door 81
Maintenance 83
Battery Information 84
Troubleshooting 87
Tech Specs: Video 88
Tech Specs: Photo 102
Tech Specs: Time Lapse 107
Tech Specs: Protune 112
Customer Support 120
Trademarks 120
HEVC Advance Notice 121
Regulatory Information 121

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Meet Your HERO7 Black
1. Shutter Button
2. Status Light
3. Status Screen
4. Microphone
5. Side Door
6. Latch Release Button
7. USB-C Port
8. Micro HDMI Port
(cablenotincluded)
9. Touch Screen
10. Speaker
11. Mode Button
12. Battery
13. microSD Card Slot
14. Battery Door
Meet Your HERO7 Black
Learn how to use the accessories that came with your GoPro.
SeeMounting Your GoPro (page 75).
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MICROSD CARDS
You’ll need a microSD card (sold separately) to save your videos and
photos. Use a brand-name card that ts these requirements:
• microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC
• Class 10 or UHS-I rating
• Capacity up to 128GB
For a list of recommended microSD cards, visit gopro.com/microsdcards.
Heads Up: Make 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.
PRO TIP: Keep your SD card in good condition by reformatting it
regularly. This will erase all of your media, so make sure you save it rst.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > Reset > Format SD Card.
To learn how to save your videos and photos, see Transferring Your Media
(page 60).
Setting Up Your Camera Setting Up Your Camera
INSTALLING YOUR MICROSD CARD
1. Hold down the Latch Release button on the battery door, then slide
the door open.
2. With your camera o, insert the SD card into the card slot with
thelabel facing the battery compartment.
You can eject the card by pressing it into the slot with your ngernail.

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Setting Up Your Camera Setting Up Your Camera
INSTALLING + CHARGING THE BATTERY
Make sure your battery is fully charged before heading out.
1. Hold down the Latch Release button on the battery door, then slide
the door open.
2. Insert the battery, then close the door.
3. Open the side door and connect your camera to a USB charger
orcomputer using the USB-C cable included.
It takes about two hours for the battery to fully charge. The camera
status light will turn o when it’s done. To learn more, see Battery
Information (page 84).
PRO TIP: For the fastest charging, use the GoPro Supercharger
(soldseparately).

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UPDATING YOUR CAMERA’S SOFTWARE
To get the latest features and best performance from your GoPro, make
sure it’s using the most up-to-date software.
Updating With the GoPro App
1. Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
2. Follow the app’s on-screen instructions to connect your camera to
your mobile device. If new camera software is available, the app will
tellyou how to install it.
Updating With the Quik Desktop App
1. Download the app from gopro.com/apps.
2. Connect your camera to your computer using the USB-C cable
included. If new camera software is available, the app will tell you
howto install it.
Updating Manually
1. Visit gopro.com/update.
2. Choose HERO7 Black from the list of cameras.
3. Select Update your camera manually and follow the instructions.
PRO TIP: Want to know what software version you’re using? Here’s
where you can nd out.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > About > Camera Info.
Setting Up Your Camera
POWERING ON
Press the Mode button to turn on your HERO7 Black.
POWERING OFF
Press and hold the Mode button to turn it o.
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WARNING: Use caution when using your GoPro and related
mounts and accessories. Always be aware of your surroundings
to avoid injuring yourself and others.
Ensure you follow all local laws, including all privacy laws,
which may restrict recording in certain areas.
Getting to Know Your GoPro

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CAPTURE MODES
Your GoPro has three main capture modes.
VIDEO
Change modes by swiping left or right to the one you want.
Video
Includes Video and Looping video.
To learn more, see Recording Video (page 25).
Photo
Includes Photo, Burst, and Night.
To learn more, see Taking Photos (page 32).
Time Lapse
Includes TimeWarp Video, Time Lapse Video, Time Lapse Photo and Night
Lapse Photo. To learn more, see Capturing Time Lapse (page 38).
PRO TIP: With the camera on, you can press the Mode button
toswitch modes.
Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro
CAMERA ORIENTATION
Your GoPro can easily switch between landscape and portrait shots.
Italso captures videos and photos the right way up, even if it’s mounted
upside down. The touch screen menu will automatically adjust and your
media will play back the right way up.
The orientation is locked in when you press the Shutter button . If your
camera tilts during recording, like on a roller coaster, your footage will tilt
with it. You’ll capture every twist and turn.
Landscape Lock
This locks your camera into landscape orientation. Your on-screen camera
menu won’t change if you rotate your camera to portrait orientation.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > Touch Screen > Landscape Lock.
Heads Up: Videos and photos shot in portrait orientation with Landscape
Lock on will play back sideways.
PRO TIP: Use Landscape Lock to keep from accidentally starting
avideo in portrait orientation. It’s perfect when you’re using body
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Getting to Know Your GoPro
CAPTURE MODES
This screen gives you total access to your camera’s capture settings and
provides information about your GoPro. The settings shown vary by mode.
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1. Current Mode (Video, Photo or Time Lapse)
2. Recording Time/Photos Remaining
3. Short Clips
4. Capture Mode
5. Capture Settings
6. Battery Status
7. Touch Zoom
Heads Up: The settings menu is not available when you turn your GoPro
to take portrait shots. Adjust those settings before rotating your camera.
Getting to Know Your GoPro
USING THE TOUCH SCREEN
Tap
Selects an item, turns a setting on or o.
Swipe Left or Right
Switches between Video, Photo
andTimeLapsemodes.
Swipe Down From the Edge of the Screen
Open the Dashboard when your camera is in
alandscape orientation.
Swipe Up From the Edge of the Screen
See your videos and photos in the Media Gallery.
Press and Hold
Turn on and adjust Exposure Control.
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Getting to Know Your GoPro
USING THE SHUTTER BUTTON
1. Press the Shutter button to start recording.
2. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording
(Video,TimeLapse and Live Streaming only).
CHANGING MODES + SETTINGS
1. Swipe left or right to the mode you want.
VIDEO
2. Tap the capture mode icon to see all available capture modes.
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3. Choose a capture mode from the list.
Video
Looping
4. Tap the settings if you want to change the resolution or make
otheradjustments.
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Getting to Know Your GoPro