GoPro Hero 5 User Manual

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MAP OF MODES AND SETTINGSMAP OF MODES AND SETTINGS
Auto Low Light
Burst
FOV
FPS
Interval
Looping
Manual Audio Control
Night Photo
Night Lapse Photo
Photo Mode / Photo
Protune
Rate
RAW
Resolution (RES)
Shutter
Time Lapse Mode
Time Lapse Photo
Time Lapse Video
Video Mode / Video
Video + Photo
Video Stabilization
WDR 

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QuikCapture is the fastest way to capture video or time lapse photos wit\
h 
HERO5 Black. Because the camera is powered on only when it is capturing,\
 
you also conserve battery power.
CAPTURING VIDEO WITH QUIKCAPTURE
1.  With the camera powered off, press the Shutter button [
 
 ]. 
Your camera powers on, beeps several times, and automatically 
 
begins capturing video. The camera status lights blink while the camera 
is recording. 
2.  To stop recording, press the Shutter button again. 
  The...

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CAPTURING VIDEO AND PHOTOS 
You can also use a more traditional method to capture video and photos—\
including time lapse video and photos—in which you leave the camera 
powered on and capture, as needed. With this method, you can use the 
touch display to preview your shots and change modes and settings before\
 
capturing. However, unlike QuikCapture, the camera remains on when you 
are not capturing, so you must manually power it off to save battery lif\
e.
1.  If needed, select a different...

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ADDING HILIGHT TAGS 
You can mark specific moments in your video during recording or playback\
 
with HiLight Tags. HiLight Tags make it easy to find the best highlights\
   
to share.
While recording or playing back video, press the Mode button [  
 ].
PRO TIP: You can also add HiLight Tags during recording with the Capture 
app, Voice Control, or the Smart Remote. 
CAPTURING VIDEO AND PHOTOS
You can control your HERO5 Black with your voice using a set of specific\
 
commands (see list below)....

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LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS 
Two types of commands are available with Voice Control:  
•  Action commands let you immediately capture video or photos.   
For example, if you just stopped recording video, you can say the 
command to take a photo or begin capturing time lapse—without   
having to first change the mode.
•  Mode commands are useful if you want to quickly select a mode and 
then use the Shutter button to capture. 
Your camera does not need to be in a specific mode to capture video or 
photos....

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You can play back your content on the camera’s touch display, your 
computer, TV, or smartphone/tablet.
You can also play back content by inserting the microSD card directly in\
to 
a device, such as a computer or compatible TV. With this method, playbac\
k 
resolution depends on the resolution of the device and its ability to pl\
ay 
back that resolution.
VIEWING VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON YOUR HERO5 BLACK
1.  Swipe right to open the gallery. If your microSD card contains a lot   
of content, it might...

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SAVING A VIDEO FRAME AS A STILL PHOTO
1.  Swipe right to open the gallery, then tap the video that contains the cl\
ip 
that you want to save.
2.  Tap [
 
 ] to begin playing the video.
3.  When you reach the frame that you want to save, tap [
  ].
4.  Tap [  ]. 
5.  If needed, slide the bar at the bottom of the screen to select the frame\
.
6.  Tap [ 
 ]. The frame is saved as a photo and your original video file   
is unchanged. 
VIEWING VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON A COMPUTER  
To play back your video...

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CONNECTING TO THE APP FOR THE FIRST TIME 
The Capture app lets you control your camera remotely using a smartphone\
 
or tablet. Features include full camera control, live preview, playback \
and 
sharing of content, and camera software updates. 
1.  Download Capture to your mobile device from the Apple
© App Store© 
or Google Play™.
2.  Follow the app's on-screen instructions to connect your camera. 
CONNECTING TO THE APP IN THE FUTURE  
After connecting to the Capture app for the first time,...

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OFFLOADING YOUR CONTENT TO A COMPUTER  
To play back your video and photos on a computer, you must first transfe\
r 
these files to a computer. Transferring also frees up space on your micr\
oSD 
card for new content.
1.  Download and install Quik for desktop from gopro.com/apps.
2.  Connect the camera to your computer using the included   
USB-C cable. 
3.  Power on the camera and follow the on-screen instructions in Quik.
PRO TIP: To offload files to a computer using a card reader (sold...

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OFFLOADING YOUR CONTENT
CONNECTING TO A DIFFERENT WIRELESS NETWORK
If you want to connect to a different wireless network for your camera t\
o 
use for Auto Upload, you can change that network on the camera.
1.  Swipe down, then tap Connect > Auto Upload > Networks.
2.  Tap the name of a network. The network must not be hidden or require 
an end user license agreement (such as the network in a hotel).
3.  If needed, enter the password.
4.  Tap [ 
 ] to save the new network. Video mode contains three...