GoPro HERO7 Silver User manual

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Contents
Meet Your HERO7 Silver 4
Setting Up Your Camera 6
Getting to Know Your GoPro 10
Recording Video 15
Taking Photos 23
Capturing Time Lapse 29
Exposure Control 31
Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice 34
Playing Back Your Media 38
Connecting to the GoPro App 42
Transferring Your Media 43
Customizing Your GoPro 48
Important Messages 54
Resetting Your Camera 55
Mounting Your GoPro 57
Removing the Door 63
Maintenance 65
Battery Information 66
Troubleshooting 69
Customer Support 70
Trademarks 70
Regulatory Information 70

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Meet Your HERO7 Silver Meet Your HERO7 Silver
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Learn how to use the accessories that came with your GoPro.
See Mounting Your GoPro (page 57).
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1. Shutter Button
2. Status Light
3. Microphone
4. Door
5. Latch Release Button
6. microSD Card Slot
7. USB-C Port
8. Touch Screen
9. Speaker
10. Mode Button
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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 meets 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: 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.
PRO TIP: Keep your SD card in good condition by reformatting it
regularly. This will erase all of your media, so be sure to 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 43).
Setting Up Your Camera Setting Up Your Camera
INSTALLING YOUR MICROSD CARD
1. Hold down the Latch Release button on the side door, then slide the
door open.
2. With your camera o, insert the SD card into the card slot with the
label facing the USB port.
You can eject the card by pressing it into the slot with your ngernail.

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CHARGING THE BATTERY
Your HERO7 Silver has a built-in battery. Make sure it’s fully charged
before heading out for your adventure.
1. Hold down the Latch Release button on the side door, then slide the
door open.
2. Connect your camera to a computer or other USB charger using the
included USB-C cable.
It takes about 2 hours for the battery to fully charge. The camera status
lights will turn o when it’s done. See Battery Information (page 66).
PRO TIP: For the fastest charging, use the GoPro Supercharger
(sold separately).
Setting Up Your Camera Setting Up Your Camera
UPDATING YOUR CAMERA’S SOFTWARE
To get the latest features and best performance from your GoPro,
make sure it’s using the most current 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 included
USB-C cable. 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 Silver 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.

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POWERING ON
Press the Mode button to turn on your HERO7 Silver.
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.
Be sure to follow all local laws including all privacy laws, which
may restrict recording in certain areas.
CAPTURE MODES
Your GoPro has three main capture modes: Video, Photo and Time
Lapse Video.
VIDEO
Change modes by swiping left or right to the one you want.
PRO TIP: Though your GoPro is waterproof, the touch screen won’t work
under water. With the camera on, you can press the Mode button to
switch modes.
Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro

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Getting to Know Your GoProGetting to Know Your GoPro
CAMERA ORIENTATION
Your GoPro can easily switch between landscape and portrait shots.
It also captures videos and photos right-side up even if it’s mounted
upside down. The touch screen menu will automatically adjust and your
media will play back right-side 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 and
handheld mounts.
CAPTURE SCREEN
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. Camera Mode
2. Recording Time/Photos Remaining
3. Battery Status
4. Capture Options
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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.
HERO7 Silver captures full HD 1440p video with wide eld of view (FOV).
It’s the same resolution as 1080p but with a taller 4:3 aspect ratio. This is
great for action shots and sharing to social media.
RECORDING VIDEO
1. Swipe left or right to .
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2. Press the Shutter button to start recording.
3. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording.
Heads Up: The screen will sleep after 1 minute of recording to save power.
Tap the screen to turn it back on. It will wake for 10 seconds before going
back to sleep.
PRO TIP: You can also record video using voice commands.
See Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice (page 34).
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RECORDING IN 4K
4K is an ultra high-quality video resolution that delivers professional
results.
1. From the Video screen, tap .
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2. Press the Shutter button to start recording.
3. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording.
Heads Up: Keep an eye on your battery life when recording in 4K.
It uses more power and will drain your battery faster.
PRO TIP: 4K video les will take up a lot of space on your SD card.
Consider getting a higher-capacity card if you’re going to shoot in 4K.
Also be sure that your phone or computer can support 4K playback
before recording.
Recording Video Recording Video
RECORDING SHORT CLIPS
HERO7 Silver can shoot short video clips that are quick and easy to save
on your phone and share on social media. They’re also perfect for creating
QuikStories with the GoPro app.
1. From the Video screen, tap .
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2. Press the Shutter button to start recording. A border will start
circling your screen to show you how much time is left in your clip.
Your camera will automatically stop recording at the end of the clip.
You can also stop recording by pressing the Shutter button before
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Recording Video
CHANGING THE CLIP LENGTH
The default clip length is 15 seconds, but you can set it to record
30-second clips instead.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > Defaults > Clip Length.
PRO TIP: Clips can be shot in Slo-Mo or in 4K.
Recording Video
RECORDING IN SLOW MOTION
HERO7 Silver lets you capture the action at 60 frames per second (fps),
then play it back at 2x slow motion.
1. From the Video screen, tap .
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2. Press the Shutter button to start recording.
3. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording.
Heads Up: If 4K is on, HERO7 Silver will automatically turn it o when
you switch to Slo-Mo recording.
PRO TIP: You can play back videos that you recorded in Slo-Mo
at 2x slow motion or normal speed. See Playing Back Your Media (page
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Recording Video
USING TOUCH ZOOM
Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action.
1. From the Video screen, tap .
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2. Use the slider to choose how much you want to zoom. You can also
adjust the zoom while you’re recording.
3. Tap anywhere to exit. The zoom level is locked until you re-adjust it,
switch capture modes, or turn o your camera.
Heads Up: HERO7 Silver will automatically turn o 4K and Slo-Mo
when you activate Touch Zoom.
PRO TIP: You can zoom in to help eliminate the sheye look around the
edge of your video.
VIDEO STABILIZATION
Your GoPro automatically stabilizes your footage to help eliminate camera
shake whether it’s handheld or mounted to your gear. This makes it
perfect for shooting smooth footage of biking, skating, skiing, and more.
RECORDING VIDEO WITH QUIKCAPTURE
QuikCapture is the fastest and easiest way to power on your GoPro and
start recording. All it takes is the push of a single button.
1. With your camera o, press the Shutter button .
2. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording and turn o
your camera.
TURNING QUIKCAPTURE OFF
QuikCapture is on by default, but you can turn it o.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap .
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Heads Up: If your camera has been o for more than 12 hours, it will
take a little longer to power up and start recording. When you’re done
recording, your camera will stay ready and will start up immediately any
time you use QuikCapture during the next 12 hours.
PRO TIP: Since it only turns the camera on when it’s recording,
QuikCapture is a great way to maximize battery life.
ADDING HILIGHT TAGS
Mark favorite moments in your videos by pressing the Mode button
during recording or playback. This adds a HiLight Tag that makes those
moments easier to nd when you’re watching your footage, creating a
video, or looking for a certain shot.
You can also add HiLight Tags by using the GoPro app or saying “GoPro
HiLight” when Voice Control is on.
PRO TIP: QuikStories looks for HiLight Tags when it creates videos.
This helps ensure that favorite moments are included in your stories.
Recording Video
HERO7 Silver takes 10MP photos with a wide eld of view (FOV).
The wide FOV helps you capture as much as possible within the frame.
TAKING A SINGLE PHOTO
1. Swipe right to .
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2. Press the Shutter button to take a photo.
PRO TIP: You can use the GoPro app to crop your photos if you want to
eliminate the sheye look around the edge of the frame.
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SETTING UP THE PHOTO TIMER
Use the Timer for seles, group shots, and more.
1. From the Photo screen, tap .
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2. Choose 3 seconds (great for seles) or 10 seconds (great for
group shots).
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TAKING CONTINUOUS PHOTOS
Press and hold the Shutter button to take photos at a rate of 4per
second. Release the button to stop capturing.
TAKING BURST PHOTOS
Burst takes 15 photos in 1 second. It’s perfect for capturing fast action.
1. From the Photo screen, tap .
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2. Press the Shutter button to take a burst.
PRO TIP: Check out your burst photos in the Media Gallery and save only
the best shots. This will free up space on your SD card. See Playing Back
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USING TOUCH ZOOM
Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action.
1. From the Photo screen, tap .
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2. Use the slider to choose how much you want to zoom.
3. Tap anywhere to exit. The zoom level is locked until you re-adjust it,
switch capture modes, or turn o your camera.
PRO TIP: You can set up your shot using any combination of Burst,
Photo Timer and Touch Zoom that you want.
Taking Photos
3. Press the Shutter button . Your camera will start the countdown.
It will also beep and the front status light will blink. Both will speed
up as the time winds down before snapping the photo.
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Heads Up: The Photo Timer will stay on after until you tap it o.
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WIDE DYNAMIC RANGE
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) is advanced image processing that takes
beautiful, vibrant photos—even in challenging shots that mix bright light
and shadows. HERO7 Silver automatically uses WDR to give you the best
photo possible in any situation.
Heads Up: WDR is only available when taking single photos. It is not
compatible with continuous or burst photos.
Taking Photos
Time Lapse Video speeds up the action by capturing a frame every 0.5
second. When played back at regular speed, everything moves 15x faster
than normal.
CAPTURING TIME LAPSE VIDEO
1. Swipe left to .
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2. Press the Shutter button to start recording.
3. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording.
PRO TIP: Since Time Lapse Video speeds everything up 15x, 5 minutes
of recording will capture about 20 seconds of video.
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Capturing Time Lapse
USING TOUCH ZOOM
Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action.
1. From the Time Lapse screen, tap .
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2. Use the slider to choose how much you want to zoom.
3. Tap anywhere to exit. The zoom level is locked until you re-adjust it,
switch capture modes, or turn o your camera.
Heads Up: HERO7 Silver will automatically turn o Touch Zoom when
you’re recording 4K time lapse videos.
HERO7 Silver scans the entire scene to choose the exposure level for your
shot. Exposure Control lets you decide if only a section of the shot should
be used to set the exposure.
Check out the shot preview on your touch screen. Try Exposure Control
if there are sections that are too dark or too light.
SETTING EXPOSURE CONTROL USING AUTO EXPOSURE
With this option, the camera automatically bases exposure on the
area that you select.
Imagine your camera is mounted on your dashboard. You probably want
to set the exposure based on the scene outside the car instead of the
dashboard. This will help prevent your shots from being overexposed
(too bright).
1. Press the touch screen until a set of brackets with a dot in the middle
appears in the center of the screen. This is the Spot Meter. It will base
the exposure on the center of the shot.
2. Drag the brackets away from the center if you want to use another
area of the shot to set the exposure. (You can also tap that area
instead of dragging the brackets.)
3. Check the screen to see if the exposure looks good. Tap in the
lower right corner.
AUTO EXPOSURE
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SETTING EXPOSURE CONTROL USING LOCKED EXPOSURE
With this option, your camera locks the exposure until you cancel it.
If you’re snowboarding on a sunny day, you might try locking the exposure
on your subject’s jacket. This will help prevent your shots from being
underexposed (too dark) compared to the bright snow.
1. Press the touch screen until a set of brackets with a dot in the middle
appears in the center of the screen. This is the Spot Meter. It will base
the exposure on the center of the shot.
2. Drag the brackets away from the center if you want to use another
area of the shot to set the exposure. (You can also tap that area
instead of dragging the brackets.)
3. Tap inside the brackets to lock the exposure.
4. Check the screen to see if the exposure looks good. Tap in the
lower right corner to lock it in.
LOCKED EXPOSURE
Exposure Control
Turning Exposure Control O
Exposure Control is automatically turned o when you switch capture
modes or restart your camera. It can also be turned o manually.
1. Press the touch screen until a square appears in the middle.
2. Tap in the lower left corner.
Heads Up: After canceling Exposure Control, your camera will go back to
automatically using the entire scene to set the exposure level.
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LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS
There are two types of voice commands—Action commands and Mode
commands.
Using Action Commands.
These commands let you switch modes on the y. If you just recorded a
video, you can say “GoPro take a photo” to snap a photo without manually
switching modes.
Action Command Description
GoPro start recording Starts recording video.
GoPro HiLight Adds a HiLight Tag to your video
during recording.
That was sick Adds a HiLight Tag to your video
during recording.
GoPro stop recording Stops recording video.
GoPro take a photo Takes a single photo.
GoPro shoot burst Takes burst photos.
GoPro start time lapse Starts taking time lapse video.
GoPro stop time lapse Stops taking time lapse video.
GoPro turn o Turns your camera o.
Heads Up: You can turn o your GoPro
with your voice, but you must use the
Mode button to turn it on.
Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice
Voice Control gives you easy hands-free control of your GoPro. It’s great
when you’re busy with handlebars, ski poles, and more. Just tell your
GoPro what you want it to do.
TURNING VOICE CONTROL ON + OFF
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap to turn Voice Control on or o.
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Using Mode Commands
Use these commands to switch capture modes on the go. Then say,
“GoPro Capture” or press the Shutter button to get the shot.
Mode Command Description
GoPro Video mode Switches your camera to Video mode
(does not start recording).
GoPro Photo mode Switches your camera to Photo mode
(does not take a photo).
GoPro Burst mode Switches your camera to Burst mode
(does not start taking burst photos).
GoPro Time Lapse mode Switches your camera to Time Lapse
Video mode (does not start recording).
GoPro Capture Starts capturing videos or photos in the
mode you selected.
GoPro Stop Capture Stops capture in Video and Time Lapse
Video mode. Photo and Burst modes
stop on their own.
PRO TIP: If you’re recording video or time lapse, you must stop recording
before trying a new command.
Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice
SEE A COMPLETE LIST OF COMMANDS ON YOUR CAMERA
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > Voice Control > Commands.
CHANGING YOUR VOICE CONTROL LANGUAGE
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > Voice Control > Language.
Heads Up: Voice Control may be aected by wind, noise, and your
distance from the camera. Keep your camera clean and wipe away any
debris for the best performance.
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Swipe up to see the last video, photo or burst you took. Swipe left and
right to ip through the other media on your SD card.
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The Media Gallery includes the following playback options:
Pause playback
Resume playback
See all of the media on your SD card
Delete the le from your SD card
Play back in slow motion/normal speed
Use a slider to scan through your videos, bursts,
and time lapse photos
Add/remove HiLight Tag
Playing Back Your Media
Adjust the playback volume
Go to the previous or next photo in a burst or group
of continuous photos
Heads Up: The playback options will vary based on the type of media
you’re viewing.
PRO TIP: Some playback options are not available when you’re holding
your camera in portrait orientation. Make adjustments to those settings
in landscape orientation before rotating your camera.
Playing Back Your Media