GoPro Hero 4 User Guide

							QUICK START GUIDE
Download the User Manual at 
gopro.com/support 
						

							Congratulations on your new HERO4 Black camera. This Quick Star t 
Guide will show you the basics of capturing life’s most incredible  
moments with your GoPro.
To learn more, download the User Manual at gopro.com/support .
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/ Hello
When using your GoPro camera as par t of your active lifestyle, always be 
aware of your surroundings to avoid injur y to yourself and others, and to 
prevent damage to your camera.  
Before using your GoPro camera, please read carefully all 
the safety precautions in the Impor tant Product  + Safety 
Information included with your camera.
To see the complete list of countr y certifications, 
refer to the Important Product + Safety Information  
included with your camera. 
						

							Shutter/Select Button [  ]
Camera Status Screen 
Wireless Status Light (blue)
Camera Status Light (red)
Settings/Tag Button [ 
 ]
Power/Mode Button [ 
 ]
/ The Basics
/ Getting Started
STEP 1
Remove the camera from   
the housing.
STEP 2
Remove the camera side   
door and inser t a microSD   
card (sold separately). 
( Requires at least a Class 10 or   
UHS-I microSD card. For a list   
of GoPro-tested microSD cards,   
visit  gopro.com/support .)
STEP 3
Open the batter y door and inser t 
the battery.
STEP 4
Charge the batter y using the 
included USB cable. POWERING CAMER A ON AND OFF
To Power On:
Press the Power/Mode  button [ 
 ].To Power Off:
Press and hold the Power/Mode 
button [  ] for two seconds. 
						

							/ Capturing Video and Photos
Select your camera mode, then press the Shutter/Select button [  ] to 
star t/stop recording or take a photo.
QUIKCAPTURE  
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 two 
seconds for Time Lapse photos. 
Press again to stop recording and 
power off the camera. You can tur n 
QuikCapture on/off in Setup mode. HILIGH T TAG
 
Press the Settings/Tag  button  
[ 
 ] to tag key moments while 
recording video or playing back 
footage on an LCD Touch BacPac.  
HiLight Tags help you quickly 
find the highlights later for easy 
playback, editing and sharing.
*Playback only appears when the camera is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac (sold separately).
/ Selecting Camera Modes
2.  If necessar y, select a different capture mode:
a.  Press the Settings/Tag  button [ 
 ] to open the settings menu.
b.  Press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
 ] repeatedly until you get to 
the desired  capture mode.
c.  Press the Settings/Tag  button [ 
 ] to close the settings menu.
1.
 P ress the Power/Mode  button [ 
 ] repeatedly to c ycle through the 
camera modes.
Camera Modes Description
VideoVideo, Time Lapse Video, Video + Photo, 
Video Looping
Photo
Single, Night, Continuous
Multi-ShotBurst, Time Lapse, Night Lapse
Playback*Play back content on a T V or LCD 
 
Touch BacPac™
Setup Adjust general camera settings 
						

							/ Adjusting Camera Settings
 
1.   Press the Power/Mode  button [  ] to c ycle to your desired mode.
2.  Press the Settings/Tag  button [ 
 ] to enter the Settings menu   
for that mode.
3.  Press the Power/Mode  button [ 
 ] to c ycle through the options.  4. 
Press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
 ] to select your desired option. 
5.  Press the Settings/Tag  button [ 
 ] to exit the settings menu.
To learn more about settings, download the User Manual at   
gopro.com/support
LanguageCamera Reset 
						

							SIDE MOUNTING VERTICAL MOUNTING
/ Mounting Your Camera 
SURFBOARD MOUNTING*
*Surfboard mounts are included with HERO4 Black/Surf only.
To learn more about mounting your camera, visit gopro.com/support.
/ Mounting Your Camera
FL AT SURFACE MOUNTING
CURVED SURFACE MOUNTING
Mount your GoPro to helmets, gear and more with the included Cur ved + 
Flat Adhesive Mounts and hardware.
APPLYING + REMOVING ADHESIVE MOUNTS
 Apply adhesive mounts to clean, smooth sur faces at room temperature 
only, at least 24 hours before use. To remove, heat with a hair dr yer then 
peel off mount. 
						

							/ Housing Backdoors/ Swapping Backdoors
Your HERO4 Black camera comes with two backdoors, each designed for 
different uses and environments.
STANDARD BACKDOOR
Provides waterproof protection to 131’ (40m).   
Use when shooting under water or in wet, damp   
or dirty conditions.
SKELETON BACKDOOR
Not waterproof—use in dry, dirt-free environments 
only. Enables enhanced audio capture during   
low-speed activities. STEP 1
Open the housing so the backdoor 
hangs downward. STEP 2
Pull down on the backdoor until it 
snaps free from the hinge.
STEP 3
Align the new backdoor with   
the hinge. STEP 4
Push up on the backdoor until it 
clicks into place. 
						

							/ Playing Back Videos and Photos
There are several ways to play back your videos and view your photos.
/ Sharing Videos and Photos
There are a few ways to share your videos and photos.
COMPUTER
Connect the camera to your 
computer with the included USB  
cable to transfer content for playback.
For help accessing your GoPro 
content, download the latest GoPro 
software at gopro.com/getstarted .
SMARTPHONE + TABLET
Use the GoPro App to play back 
content on your smartphone   
or tablet. For more info, see   
GoPro App . COMPUTER
Connect the camera to your 
computer with the included USB 
cable to transfer content for sharing.
LCD TOUCH BACPAC™
This removable LCD touch screen 
seamlessly attaches to the back 
of your GoPro, delivering quick 
playback of videos and photos   
(sold separately).
TV
See your content on the big screen. 
Connect your camera to your T V 
with a micro HDMI
*, composite or 
combo cable (sold separately). SMARTPHONE + TABLET
Use the GoPro App to share videos 
and photos by text, email or on your 
social networks. For more info, see 
GoPro App .
*For video resolutions above 1080p60 fps, HDMI playback may only be supported at 1080p60 fps. 
						

							/ Help and Resources
/ GoPro App
CONTROL. VIEW. SHARE.
The GoPro App lets you control your camera remotely using a smar tphone 
or tablet. See what your camera sees with live preview. View photos and  
play back videos, then share your favorites via email, text, Facebook,
 
Twitter and more. 
TO CONNECT TO THE GOPRO APP 1.    Download the GoPro App and open it 
on your smar tphone or tablet.
2.  Follow the app’s on-screen 
instructions to connect your camera. 
(If needed, the default password for your camera   
is goprohero.)
For complete pairing instructions ,  
visit  gopro.com/support . UPDATE YOUR CAMERA
 
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USER MANUAL  
Find detailed info on settings, 
modes and more. Visit 
gopro.com/getstarted  to learn more:
GE T THE GOPRO APP +   
GOPRO STUDIO  
Control your camera remotely. View 
and share content. Create videos.
WATCH A TUTORIAL VIDEO  
Learn tips + tricks from the pros.
CONTACT CUSTOMER 
SUPPORT  
Get help and find answers to 
frequently asked questions.
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