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.