GoPro Hero 5 User Manual

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ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA TO MOUNTS
To attach your camera to a mount, you need The Frame (for HERO5 Black) 
and a mounting buckle and/or thumb screw, depending on the mount you 
are using. 
THE FRAME  
Your camera comes with The Frame (for HERO5 Black).
The HERO5 Black camera is waterproof to 33’ (10m) with the doors 
closed—no additional housing is needed when using the camera in or 
around water. 
The The Frame (for HERO5 Black) provides additional protection for you\
r 
camera if you drop it, so you...

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ATTACHING MOUNTING BUCKLES TO MOUNTS 
1. Flip up the mounting buckle plug.
2.  Slide the buckle into the mount until it clicks into place.
3.  Press down on the plug so that it sits flush with the buckle.
PRO TIP: If you mount your HERO5 Black upside down, the camera 
automatically changes the orientation of your image to be right-side up.\
 For 
more information, see Auto-Rotation (page 76) . 
MOUNTING
USING CURVED + FLAT ADHESIVE MOUNTS
The Curved + Flat Adhesive Mounts make it easy to attach the...

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MOUNTING
• Check state and local regulations and laws to ensure that attaching a 
camera to equipment (such as hunting equipment) is permitted. Always 
comply with regulations that restrict the use of consumer electronics 
or cameras.
•  During water activities, use Camera Tethers for added security and use 
a Floaty to keep your camera afloat (both sold separately).
WARNING:  To avoid injury, do not use a tether when mounting 
the camera on a helmet.
For more information about mounts, visit...

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Follow these guidelines to get the best performance from your camera:
•  The camera is waterproof to 33’ (10m)—no housing needed. Ensure 
that the doors are closed before using the camera in or around water, 
dirt, or sand. 
•  Before closing the doors, be sure the seals are free of debris. If neede\
d, 
clean with a cloth.
•  Before opening the doors, be sure the camera is free of water or debris.\
 
If needed, rinse the camera with fresh water and dry it with a cloth.
•  If sand or debris hardens...

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BATTERY INFORMATION
MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE
A message appears on the touch display if the battery drops below 10%. 
If the battery reaches 0% while recording, the camera saves the file and\
 
powers off.
To maximize battery life, follow these guidelines when possible:
•  Turn off Wireless Connections
•  Capture video at lower frame rates and resolutions
•  Turn off Protune
•  Use these settings:
•  QuikCapture (page 22)
•  Screensaver (page 75)
•  Brightness (page 75)
 
RECORDING WHILE CHARGING...

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BATTERY INFORMATION
from exposure to other metal with packing, masking or electrical tape so\
 
they do not cause a fire while being transported.
Lithium-ion batteries, however, do contain recyclable materials and are 
accepted for recycling by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation\
’s 
(RBRC) Battery Recycling Program. We encourage you to visit Call2Recyc\
le 
at call2recycle.org or call 1-800-BATTERY in North America to find a 
convenient recycling location.
Never dispose of a battery in...

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TROUBLESHOOTING
I DON’T KNOW WHAT SOFTWARE VERSION I HAVE 
From the main screen, swipe down. Then tap Preferences > About This 
GoPro. The Version Number displays the software version that you   
are running.
I CAN’T FIND MY CAMERA’S SERIAL NUMBER  
The camera’s serial number is listed in several places:
•  In Preferences > About This GoPro
•  On the inside of the battery bay (remove the battery to see it)
•  On your camera’s microSD card (in the version.txt file in the   
MSC folder) 
For more...