GoPro 4 Silver User Guide

							USER MANUAL  
						

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/ Table of Contents
Using the Mounts89
Troubleshooting92
Customer Support94
Trademarks94
Regulatory Information94
The Basics6
Getting Started8
Camera Displays14
Camera Icons18
Camera Menus20
Camera Modes22
Navigating Settings Menus23
Video Mode25
Photo Mode37
Multi-Shot Mode44
Playback Mode53
Setup Mode60
Connecting to the GoPro App69
Transferring Files to a Computer70
Protune™71
Batter y77
Important Messages82
Camera Housing84
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10. Microphone
11.  HERO Port
12 .  Touch Display
13 .  Touch Display Sleep/Wake 
Button [ 
 ]
14 .  Settings/Tag Button [ 
 ]
15 .  Battery Door
/ The Basics
1.   Camera Status Light (red)
2.  Shutter/Select Button [ 
 ]
3.  Wireless Status Light (blue)
4.  Camera Status Screen
5.  Power/Mode Button [ 
 ]
6.  Micro HDMI Por t   
(cable not included) 7.
  microSD Card Slot   
(microSD card not included)
8.  Mini-USB Port   
(suppor ts composite A/V 
cable/ 3.5mm stereo mic 
adapter, not included)
9.   Audio Alert
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4. Charge the batter y by connecting the camera to a computer or 
other USB charging adapter using the included USB cable. The 
camera status light turns on during charging and turns off when 
charging is complete.
WARNING: Using a wall charger other than a GoPro Wall Charger 
can damage the GoPro batter y and could result in fire or leakage. 
Only use chargers marked: output 5V 1A. If you do not know the 
voltage and current of your charger, use the included USB cable 
to charge the camera from your computer.
When charging with a computer, be sure that the computer is 
connected to a power source. If the camera status light does not turn 
on, use a different USB por t.
The included lithium-ion batter y comes par tially charged. No damage 
occurs to the camera or batter y if used prior to a full charge.
For more batter y information, see Battery . 
WARNING: Use caution when using your GoPro as part of your   
active lifestyle. Always be aware of your surroundings to avoid   
injur y to yourself and others. 
Abide by all local laws when using your GoPro and related mounts 
and accessories, including all privacy laws, which may restrict 
recording in certain areas.
/ Getting Started
/ Getting Started
CHARGING THE BATTERY
1.  Remove the camera from its housing.  
 
 
2.  Remove the camera side door and inser t a microSD card (sold 
separately). The card must have a minimum rating of Class 10 or 
UHS-I, and a capacity up to 64GB. Visit gopro.com/support  for  
the list of GoPro-tested microSD cards.
3.    Open the bottom door, insert the battery and then close the   
b o t t o m d o o r.
Slim housing surfboard mount installation
Slim housing remove camera
Slim housing insert camera
Slim housing closed Swapping housing doors
Quick Release Buckle + Thumb Screw + Slim housing = Complete Unit  
						

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POWERING ON + OFF 
T o Power On:  
Press the Power/Mode  button [  ] once. The camera status lights 
(red) flash three times and the sound indicator emits three beeps. When 
the camera status screen displays information, your camera is on.
T o Power Off: Press and hold the Power/Mode  button [  ] for two seconds. The 
camera status lights (red)  flash several times and the sound indicator 
emits seven beeps.
PRO TIP:  When the camera is off and QuikCapture is enabled, you can 
turn the camera on and immediately begin capturing video or Time 
Lapse photos just by pressing the Shutter/Select  button [ 
 ]. Press 
once for video, press and hold for Time Lapse photos. Press again to 
stop recording and power off the camera. For details, see QuikCapture 
in  Setup Mode .
/ Getting Started
CAMERA SOFTWARE UPDATES  
To get the latest features and best per formance from your HERO4 
camera, make sure you are using the most current camera software. 
You can update your camera software via the GoPro App or GoPro 
software. For more information, visit gopro.com/getstarted .
CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS  
The HERO4 Silver camera powers up with the following default settings:
Video 10 8 0 p 6 0
Photo12MP, Wide Field of View (FOV )
Multi-ShotBurst option (set to 30 photos in 1 second)
QuikCaptureOff
WirelessOff
PRO TIP:  To open the settings menu for the current mode, swipe up 
on the touch display or press the Settings/Tag  button [ 
 ].
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To Remove the microSD Card : 
Place your fingernail against   
the edge of the memor y card   
and lightly press it fur ther into   
the camera.
The card springs out far enough   
to be removed.
NOTICE:  Use care when handling memor y cards. Avoid liquids, dust 
and debris. As a precaution, power off the camera before inser ting   
or removing the card. Check manufacturer guidelines regarding use 
in acceptable temperature ranges.
INSERTING + REMOVING MICROSD CARDS
 
The HERO4 Silver camera is compatible with microSD, microSDHC, 
and microSDXC memor y cards with a capacity up to 64GB (sold 
separately). You must use a microSD card with a minimum rating 
of Class 10 or UHS-I. (For a list of the GoPro-tested microSD cards, 
visit  gopro.com/support .) GoPro recommends using brand name 
memor y cards for maximum reliability in high-vibration activities.
To Insert the microSD Card : 
Slide the memor y card into the 
card slot with the label facing   
the front of the camera.
When fully inserted, the card   
clicks into place.
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/ Camera Displays
Your HERO4 Silver features a status screen on the front of the camera 
and a larger touch display on the back.
CAMERA STATUS SCREEN  
The camera status screen on the front of the camera displays the 
following information about modes and settings:
1. Camera Modes/FOV   
(field of view)
2.  Camera Settings
3.  Resolution/fps   
(frames per second)
4.  Protune
™
5. Number of Files Captured
6.  Time/Storage/Files
7.  Wireless
8.  Battery Life
Note: The icons that appear on the camera status screen var y by mode.
TOUCH DISPLAY  
The integrated touch display on the back of the camera lets you control 
your camera and its settings, and preview and play back videos and 
photos. You can also use it as a view finder so you can see what your 
camera sees for easy shot-framing.
Turning the Touch Display On/Off  
The touch display automatically turns on/off when you power the 
c a m e r a  o n /o ff.  
PRO TIP:  To conser ve batter y power while your camera is on, press 
the  Touch Display Sleep/Wake  button [  ] to dim your screen when 
it is not in use.
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/ Camera Displays
Gestures 
Use these gestures to navigate the touch display:
Swipe up/downSwipe up frombottom edgeSwipe leftSwipe rightPress for 3 secSlide down and holdSwipe down
Swipe Left  
Display camera modes.
Swipe up/downSwipe up frombottom edgeSwipe leftSwipe rightPress for 3 secSlide down and holdSwipe down
Swipe Up from Bottom Edge  
Open the settings menu for the current mode.
Swipe left/right Double tap Ta pPress + hold Swipe up/down
Swipe from top/bottom
Swipe from left edge
Swipe Up/Down  
Move through settings lists.
Swipe left/right Double tap Ta pPress + hold Swipe up/down
Swipe from top/bottom
Swipe from left edge
Ta p  
Select an item, turn a setting on/off.
Swipe up/downSwipe up frombottom edgeSwipe leftSwipe rightPress for 3 secSlide down and holdSwipe down
Swipe Down from Top Edge  
Close the settings menu.
Swipe up/downSwipe up frombottom edgeSwipe leftSwipe rightPress for 3 secSlide down and holdSwipe down
Swipe Right  
Display the last captured video or photo.
Swipe left/right Double tap Ta pPress + hold Swipe up/down
Swipe from top/bottom
Swipe from left edge
Swipe Left/Right  
Display galler y images ( Playback mode).
Swipe left/right Double tap Ta pPress + hold Swipe up/down
Swipe from top/bottom
Swipe from left edge
Double Tap  
Change FOV in preview mode.
Swipe up/downSwipe up frombottom edgeSwipe leftSwipe rightPress for 3 secSlide down and holdSwipe down
Press for Two Seconds  
Lock the touch display. 
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/ Camera Icons/ Camera Icons
Auto Low Light
Auto Off
Beeps
Burst Photos
Color
Continuous Photos
Date/Time
Default Mode
Delete
Exposure Value 
Compensation
Field of View
Frames Per Second
Interval
ISO Limit
Language
LEDs
Looping
Megapixels
Multi-Shot Mode
Night Lapse
Night Photo
On-Screen Display
Orientation
Photo Mode
Playback Mode
Protune 
QuikCapture
Rate
Setup Mode
Sharpness
Shutter
Single Photo
Spot Meter
Time Lapse
Touch Display
Video
Video + Photo
Video Format
Video Mode
Video Resolution
White Balance
Wireless