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 camera stops recording, beeps several times, and automatically 
powers off.
To capture other types of video, see Capturing Video and Photos (page 24) .
QUIKCAPTURE
CAPTURING TIME LAPSE PHOTOS WITH QUIKCAPTURE 
In addition to showing how a scene changes over time, time lapse photos 
are also useful for capturing a series of photos to be sure you get the \
shot 
you want.
1.  With the camera powered off, press and hold the Shutter button [
 
 ] 
until capture begins. 
 
3 sec
  Your camera powers on, beeps several times, and automatically   
begins capturing time lapse photos. The camera status lights blink once 
for each photo captured. 
2.  To stop capturing, press the Shutter button again. 
  The camera stops recording, beeps several times, and automatically 
powers off to maximize battery life.
To capture other types of photos or time lapse content, see Capturing Video 
and Photos (page 24) .
TURNING QUIKCAPTURE OFF  
QuikCapture is on by default, but you can turn it off, if needed.
1.  From the main screen, swipe down.
2.  Tap Preferences > QuikCapture.
3.  Tap Off.
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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 mode:
a. Tap the icon in the lower left corner of the touch display.
 
b.  Tap one of the mode icons at the top of the screen.
c.  Tap a capture mode in the list below it. 
 
CAPTURING VIDEO AND PHOTOSCAPTURING VIDEO AND PHOTOS
2.  If needed, select different settings. For details about settings, see  Video 
Mode: Capture Modes  (page 39), Photo Mode: Capture Modes  
(page 50), or  Time Lapse Mode: Capture Modes (page 56).
3.  Press the Shutter button [
 
 ]. The camera beeps and the camera 
status lights flash while the camera is capturing.
4.  To stop capturing video or time lapse, press the Shutter button. The 
camera beeps and the camera status lights flash quickly.
PRO TIP: You can also capture video and photos using voice commands. 
For details, see Controlling Your GoPro with Your Voice (page 27) .                         
						

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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). 
Note: Voice Control performance may be impacted by distance, wind, and noisy 
 
conditions. Keep the product clean and clear of debris.
USING VOICE CONTROL  
Voice Control works best when you and your GoPro are in close proximity.\
 1.  From the main screen, swipe down, then tap [ 
 ].Note: You can also turn Voice Control on or off from the Preferences menu. Tap 
Preferences > On Camera Voice Control, then select an option.
2.  If this is the first time you turned on voice control, confirm or change\
 
the voice control language. 
3.  Say a command from List of Voice Commands (page 28) .
4.  To turn off Voice Control manually, swipe down on the main screen, 
then tap [ 
 ]. Voice Control also turns off when your camera powers 
off. For details, see Auto Off  (page 75).
PRO TIP: To extend the voice control of your camera in windy and noisy 
environments, use Remo (Waterproof Voice Activated Remote). For detail\
s, 
visit gopro.com.
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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. You can use the action commands from any mode. Your camera 
captures video or photos based on the settings you previously selected.
Action Command Description
GoPro start recording Starts capturing video
GoPro HiLight  Adds a HiLight Tag to video  
during recording
That was sick Adds a HiLight Tag to video  
during recording
GoPro stop recording Stops capturing video
GoPro take a photo Captures a single photo
GoPro shoot burstCaptures burst photos
GoPro start time lapse Starts capturing time lapse
GoPro stop time lapse Stops capturing time lapse
GoPro turn off Powers off the camera
CONTROLLING YOUR GOPRO WITH   
YOUR VOICE
Mode Command Description
GoPro Video mode Changes the camera mode to Video   
(does  not capture video)
GoPro Photo mode Changes the camera mode to Photo 
mode (does not capture photos)
GoPro Burst mode Changes the camera mode to Burst 
mode (does not capture burst photos)
GoPro Time Lapse mode Changes the camera mode to  
Time Lapse (does not capture time   
lapse photos)
For the most updated list of commands, visit gopro.com/yourhero5.
PRO TIP: If you are recording video or time lapse, you must stop recording 
before issuing a new command. 
CHANGING YOUR VOICE CONTROL LANGUAGE 1.  From the main screen, swipe down.
2.  Tap Preferences > Language (in the Voice Control section).
3.  Tap a language.
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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 take a minute for it to load. 
2.  Scroll through the thumbnails.  
Note: For photo series (Burst, Time Lapse, Night Lapse and Continuous p\
hotos),   
the thumbnail displays the first photo in the series.
3.  Tap a video or photo to open it in full-screen view.
4.  To add a HiLight Tag, tap [  ]. HiLight Tags make it easy to find   
the best video and photos to share.
5.  To return to the thumbnails screen, tap [ 
 ].
6.  To exit the gallery, swipe down.
PLAYING BACK YOUR CONTENT
CREATING SHORT CLIPS FROM A VIDEO  
Video trimming lets you create short clips of your favorite shots from y\
our 
video files. Clips are saved as new files that can be shared and used du\
ring 
editing in the Capture app or Quik for desktop. 
1.  Swipe right to open the gallery, then tap the video that contains the   
clip that you want to save.
2.  Tap [
 
 ] to begin playing the video.
3.  When you reach the point where you want to start clipping,   
tap [  
 ].
4.  Tap [
  ]. By default, the duration of the clip is 5 seconds. 
5.  To save a longer clip, tap 5 SEC,  then tap the length of the clip that 
you want (15 or 30 seconds). 
6.  Tap the screen, then tap PREVIEW to review the clip before saving it.
7.  To adjust the starting point of the clip, tap -1. To adjust the ending 
point, tap +1.  
Note: If you adjust the starting or ending points, the duration of the clip remains 
the same.
8. Tap [  ]. The clip is saved as a separate video file and your original 
video file is unchanged. 
PRO TIP: After you create clips from a video, you can delete the original 
file to save space on your microSD card.
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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 and photos on a computer, you must first   
transfer these files to a computer. For details, see Offloading Your Content  
(page 36) .
VIEWING CONTENT ON A MOBILE DEVICE 1.  Connect your camera to Capture. For details, see Connecting to the 
Capture App (page 35) .
2.  Use the controls on the app to play back your footage on your 
smartphone/tablet.
PRO TIP: While playing back your video with the Capture app, you can 
mark the best moments by tapping [  ] to add a HiLight Tag.
PLAYING BACK YOUR CONTENT
VIEWING VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON AN HDTV  
Playing back videos and photos on your HDTV lets you view your content 
directly from your camera on a large screen. This playback requires a mi\
cro 
HDMI cable (sold separately).
Note: HDMI playback depends on the resolution of the device, and is certified up   
to 1080p.
1.  Power on the camera.
2.  Tap Preferences > HDMI Output > Media. 
3.  Use a micro HDMI cable to connect the HDMI port on the camera to 
an HDTV.
4.  Select the HDMI input on your TV.
5.  Press the Mode button [
 
 ] to move through the controls, 
 
then press the Shutter button [   ] to select the control. 
 
For example, to move through each thumbnail, press the Mode   
button to move to [   ], then press the Shutter button repeatedly to 
move through the files.
6.  To open a file in full-screen view, tap [ 
 ].
PRO TIP: When viewing your videos and photos on an HDTV, you can also 
navigate using gestures on the touch display.
 
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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, you can connect \
in 
the future through the Connect menu on the camera.
1.  If your camera’s wireless is not already turned on, swipe down, then \
tap 
Connect > Wireless Connections. 
2.  In the Capture app, follow the on-screen instructions to connect   
your camera.
 
CONNECTING TO THE C APTURE APP
CAPTURING VIDEO AND PHOTOS WHILE CONNECTED TO AN HDTV   
This option lets you see the live preview from your camera when it is 
connected to an HDTV or monitor.  
1.  Power on the camera.
2.  Tap Preferences > HDMI Output, then select one of these options:
•  To display your camera’s live preview with the icons from the touch 
display, tap Monitor.
•  To display your camera’s live preview on the HDTV without the icons 
or overlays that you see during recording on the camera’s touch 
display, tap Live.
3.  Use a micro HDMI cable to connect the HDMI port on the camera to 
an HDTV.
4.  Select the HDMI input on your TV.
5.  Use the Shutter button [
 
 ] on the camera to start and 
 
stop recording.
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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 
separately) and your computer’s file explorer, connect the card read\
er to 
the computer, then insert the microSD card. You can then transfer files \
to 
your computer or delete selected files on your card. Note that you must \
use 
a card reader to offload RAW photos or RAW audio files.
UPLOADING YOUR CONTENT TO THE CLOUD  
With a subscription to GoPro Plus, you can upload your content to the 
cloud and then view, edit, and share it from any of your devices. From y\
our 
mobile device, use the Quik
™ app to edit content from the cloud and share 
it with your friends. 
Note: When you upload your content to the cloud, your original files remain on your camera.
1.  Subscribe to GoPro Plus:
a.  Download the Capture app to your mobile device from the Apple© 
App Store© or Google Play™.
b.  Follow the app’s on-screen instructions to connect your camera.
c.  If this is the first time you are connecting to the app, follow the 
on-screen instructions to subscribe to GoPro Plus. Otherwise, 
tap [ 
 ] next to the image of your camera and follow the 
instructions.
OFFLOADING YOUR CONTENTOFFLOADING YOUR CONTENT
2.  Connect your camera to a power outlet. When the battery is charged, 
automatic upload to the cloud begins.
Note: Once you set up Auto Upload, you do not need to connect your camera to the 
Capture app to use this feature.
The files in the cloud are optimized for the web, so might not be full 
resolution. To offload files in their full resolution, connect your came\
ra to the 
Quik app for desktop and offload the files to your computer.
3.  To access content in the cloud from your mobile device, connect to the 
Capture app and tap [ 
 ] next to the image of your camera.
4.  Download the desired content to your phone, then use the Quik app to 
edit and share.
PRO TIP: After you subscribe to GoPro Plus, you can use Quik for desktop 
to offload your files to your computer. Quik then uploads the files to y\
our 
GoPro Plus account.
TURNING OFF AUTO UPLOAD  
You can temporarily turn off Auto Upload on the camera to prevent 
automatic upload to GoPro Plus when you connect your camera to a   
power outlet.
1.  Swipe down, then tap Connect > Auto Upload > Upload.
2.  Tap Off. 
						

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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 capture modes: Video, Video + Photo, and 
Looping. Each capture mode has its own settings.
VIDEO
 
This capture mode is for traditional video capture. The default settings\
 are 
1080p60 Wide, with Video Stabilization and Auto Low Light both turned on\
. 
For more information, see these topics:HERO5 Black Video Resolutions  (page 45)
Video Stabilization (page 48)
Interval (Video) (page 47)
Auto Low Light (page 48)
Manual Audio Control (page 49)
Protune (page 66)
VIDEO + PHOTO  
Video + Photo captures photos at set intervals while you record video.   
The default settings are 1080p30 Wide, with the interval set at 5 photos\
   
per second. Photos are captured at 12MP with a 16:9 aspect ratio.   
For more information, see these topics:
HERO5 Black Video Resolutions  (page 45)
Interval (Video) (page 47)
 
VIDEO MODE: CAPTURE MODES