GoPro Hero4 Black User Manual

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/ Setup Mode
QUIKCAPTURE
With QuikCapture, you can quickly turn your camera on and begin 
capturing video or Time Lapse photos. The options for this setting are 
on and off (default).
Note: QuikCapture is disabled when the camera is connected to the remote or the GoPro App.
To Capture Video with QuikCapture:  
With the camera powered off, press and release the Shutter/Select  
button [ 
 ]. Your camera automatically powers on and begins 
capturing video.
To Capture Time Lapse Photos with...

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/ Setup Mode
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
The OSD (on-screen display) setting determines whether the 
recording icons and file information on video and on the viewing   
screen appear during playback. The options for this setting   
are on (default) and off.
Note: When this setting is on and you are playing back content on your camera using an LCD Touch 
BacPac (sold separately), you can tap the touch display to quickly show or hide the recording and   
file information.
AUTO OFF
Your camera can be configured...

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CAMERA RESET 
With this setting, you can reset your camera’s settings or username 
and password. 
Setting Description
Reset Defaults Returns all settings to their default values. 
This option retains the Date/Time setting, the 
camera’s name and wireless password, and 
remote control pairing.
Note: If your camera is not responding but you do not want to 
lose your settings, press and hold the Power/Mode 
button for 
8 seconds. 
Reset Wi-Fi Resets the camera's name and password 
to the defaults....

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To play back your video and photos on a computer, you must first 
transfer these files to a computer. 
TO TRANSFER FILES TO A COMPUTER:
1.   Download and install the latest GoPro software from   
gopro.com/getstarted .
2.  Connect the camera to your computer using the included   
USB cable.
PRO TIP:  You can also transfer files to a computer using a card reader 
(sold separately). Connect the card reader to your computer and inser t 
the microSD card into the reader. You can then transfer files to...

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/ Protune
WHITE BALANCE
White balance adjusts the overall color tone of videos and photos.
Setting Description
Auto (default) Automatically adjusts the color tone based 
 
on the environmental conditions
3000K Warm light (incandescent or sunrise/
 
sunset lighting)
5500K Slightly cool light (cool fluorescent or 
 
average daylight)
6500K Cool light (overcast conditions)
Native Minimally color-corrected file from the 
image sensor that allows for more precise 
adjustments in post-production
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/ Protune
ISO LIMIT
ISO Limit adjusts the camera’s sensitivity in low-light environments, 
and creates a balance between brightness and resulting image noise. 
Image noise refers to the degree of graininess in the image.
Protune for Video ISO Limit
Setting Resulting Quality
6400 Brighter video in low light, highest
 
image noise
3200 Brighter video in low light, increased 
 
image noise
1600 (default) Moderately bright video in low light, 
 
moderate image noise
800 Darker video in low light,...

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EXPOSURE VALUE COMPENSATION (EV COMP)
Exposure Value Compensation affects the brightness of your video or 
photo. Adjusting this setting can improve image quality when shooting 
in environments with contrasting lighting conditions.
Settings -2.0 -1. 5-1. 0-0.5 0 (default) +0.5+1. 0+1. 5+2.0
PRO TIP:  Exposure Value Compensation adjusts brightness   
within the existing ISO Limit. If brightness has already reached the 
ISO Limit in a low-light environment, increasing the Exposure Value...

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/ Batter y
The batter y charges to 100% in approximately two hours when using 
GoPro’s USB-compatible Wall or Auto Charger. 
You can also charge the batter y outside the camera using the Dual 
Battery Charger (sold separately). 
No damage occurs to the camera or batter y if used prior to full charge. 
Spare batteries and additional charging accessories are available at 
gopro.com. REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM THE CAMERA
 
The HERO4 Black batter y is designed to have a tight fit to maximize 
reliability...

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/ Batter y
BAT TERY STOR AGE AND HANDLING 
The camera contains sensitive components, including the battery. 
Avoid exposing your camera and batter y to ver y cold or ver y hot 
temperatures. Low or high temperature conditions may temporarily 
shor ten the batter y life or cause the camera to temporarily stop working  
properly. Avoid dramatic changes in temperature or humidity when 
using the camera, as condensation may form on or within the camera.
The camera housing protects the camera and batter...

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/ Important Messages
MICROSD CARD MESSAGES
NO SDNo card present. The camera requires a 
microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC card 
(sold separately) to capture videos and photos.
FULL Card is full. Delete files or swap card.
SD ERR Camera is unable to read card formatting. 
Reformat the card in the camera.
PRO TIP:  Reformat your microSD card on a regular basis to ensure 
that the card remains in good condition.
/ Important Messages
FILE REPAIR ICON
If your last video file was corrupted during recording,...