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).
Recording Video

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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
38).