GoPro Hero4 Black User Manual

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/ Table of Contents
Using the Mounts85
Troubleshooting88
Customer Support90
Trademarks90
Regulatory Information90
The Basics6
Getting Started8
Camera Status Screen13
Camera Icons14
Camera Menus16
Camera Modes18
Navigating Settings Menus19
Video Mode20
Photo Mode34
Multi-Shot Mode41
Playback Mode50
Setup Mode56
Connecting to the GoPro App65
Transferring Files to a Computer66
Protune™67
Batter y73
Important Messages78
Camera Housing80
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10. Microphone
11.  HERO Port
12 .  Settings/Tag Button [ 
 ]
13 .  Battery Door
/ The Basics
1.   Camera Status Light (red)
2.  Shutter/Select Button [ 
 ]
3.  Wireless Status Light (blue)
4.  Camera Status Screen
5.  Power/Mode Button [ 
 ]
6.  Micro HDMI Por t   
(cable not included) 7.
  microSD Card Slot   
(microSD card not included)
8.  Mini-USB Port  
(suppor ts composite A/V 
cable/3.5mm stereo mic 
adapter, not included)
9.   Audio Alert
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/ Getting Started
/ Getting Started
Slim housing surfboard mount installation
Slim housing remove camera
Slim housing insert camera
Slim housing closed Swapping housing doors
Quick Release Buckle + Thumb Screw + Slim housing = Complete Unit
4. 
Charge the batter y by connecting the camera to a computer or 
other USB charging adapter using the included USB cable. The 
camera status light turns on during charging and turns off when 
charging is complete.
WARNING: Using a wall charger other than a GoPro Wall Charger 
can damage the GoPro batter y and could result in fire or leakage. 
Only use chargers marked: output 5V 1A. If you do not know the 
voltage and current of your charger, use the included USB cable 
to charge the camera from your computer.
When charging with a computer, be sure that the computer is 
connected to a power source. If the camera status light does not turn 
on, use a different USB por t.
The included lithium-ion batter y comes par tially charged. No damage 
occurs to the camera or batter y if used prior to a full charge.
For more batter y information, see Battery . 
WARNING: Use caution when using your GoPro as part of your 
active lifestyle. Always be aware of your surroundings to avoid 
injur y to yourself and others. 
Abide by all local laws when using your GoPro and related mounts   
and accessories, including all privacy laws, which may restrict 
recording in certain areas.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
1.  Remove the camera from its housing.  
 
 
2.  Remove the camera side door and inser t a microSD card (sold 
separately). The card must have a minimum rating of Class 10 or 
UHS-I, and a capacity up to 64GB. Visit gopro.com/support  for the 
list of GoPro-tested microSD cards.
3.    Open the bottom door, insert the battery and then close the   
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POWERING ON + OFF 
T o Power On:  
Press the Power/Mode  button [  ] once. The camera status lights 
(red) flash three times and the sound indicator emits three beeps. When 
the camera status screen displays information, your camera is on.
T o Power Off: Press and hold the Power/Mode  button [  ] for two seconds. The 
camera status lights (red) flash several times and the sound indicator 
emits seven beeps.
PRO TIP:  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 Time Lapse photos. Press again to 
stop recording and power off the camera. For details, see QuikCapture 
in  Setup Mode .
/ Getting Started
CAMERA SOFTWARE UPDATES  
To get the latest features and best per formance from your HERO4 
camera, make sure you are using the most current camera software. 
You can update your camera software via the GoPro App or GoPro 
software. For more information, visit gopro.com/getstarted .
CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS  
The HERO4 Black camera powers up with the following default settings:
Video 10 8 0 p 6 0
Photo12MP, Wide Field of View (FOV )
Multi-ShotBurst option (set to 30 photos in 1 second)
QuikCaptureOff
WirelessOff
PRO TIP:  To open the settings menu for the current mode, press the 
Settings/Tag  button [ 
 ].
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Your HERO4 Black features a status screen that displays the following 
information about modes and settings :
1.  Camera Modes/FOV   
(field of view)
2.  Camera Settings
3.  Resolution/fps   
(frames per second)
4.  Protune
™
5. Number of Files Captured
6.  Time/Storage/Files
7.  Wireless
8.  Battery Life
Note: The icons that appear on the camera status screen var y by mode.
/ Camera Status Screen
INSERTING + REMOVING MICROSD CARDS The HERO4 Black camera is compatible with microSD, microSDHC, 
and microSDXC memor y cards with a capacity up to 64GB (sold 
separately). You must use a microSD card with a minimum rating of 
Class 10 or UHS-I. (For a list of the GoPro-tested microSD cards, visit   
gopro.com/support .) GoPro recommends using brand name 
memor y cards for maximum reliability in high-vibration activities.
T o Insert the microSD Card :To Remove the microSD Card:
Slide the memor y card into the 
card slot with the label facing the 
front of the camera.
When fully inserted, the card 
clicks into place. Place your fingernail against 
 
the edge of the memor y card   
and lightly press it fur ther into   
the camera.
The card springs out far enough 
to be removed.
NOTICE:  Use care when handling memor y cards. Avoid liquids, dust 
and debris. As a precaution, power off the camera before inser ting   
or removing the card. Check manufacturer guidelines regarding use 
in acceptable temperature ranges.
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/ Camera Icons
Auto Low Light
Auto Off
Beeps
Burst Photos
Color
Continuous Photos
Date/Time
Default Mode
Delete
Exposure Value 
Compensation
Field of View
Frames Per Second
Interval
ISO Limit
Language
LEDs
Looping
Megapixels
Multi-Shot Mode
Night Lapse
Night Photo
On-Screen Display
Orientation
Photo Mode
Playback Mode
Protune
QuikCapture
Rate
Setup Mode
Sharpness
Shutter
Single Photo
Spot Meter
Time Lapse
Touch Display
Video
Video + Photo
Video Format
Video Mode
Video Resolution
White Balance
Wireless
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/ Camera Menus
/ Camera Menus
*Playback appears only if the camera is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac (sold separately).
Camera
Reset  
						

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/ Camera Modes
The HERO4 Black features several camera modes. To c ycle through 
the modes, press the Power/Mode button [
  ] repeatedly. 
These modes appear:
Video Record video
PhotoCapture a single photo
Multi-ShotCapture a series of photos 
 
( Time Lapse, Burst, etc.)
Playback Play back videos and photos
SetupAdjust general camera settings Each camera mode has its own settings menu. 
TO NAVIGATE SE T TINGS MENUS: 1.  Verif y that the camera is in the desired camera mode. If an icon for 
that mode does not appear on the camera status screen, press the 
Power/Mode  button [
  ] repeatedly until it appears.
2.  Press the Settings/Tag  button [ 
 ] to open the settings menu for 
that mode.
3.  Use the Power/Mode  button [ 
 ] to c ycle through the settings.  
 
 
 
 
4.  Press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
 ] to c ycle through the options 
within a setting. To select an option, leave the option highlighted 
when you move to another screen.  
 
  5.  To go back to the previous screen or exit the settings menu, press 
the  Settings/Tag  button [ 
 ].
/ Navigating Settings Menus