GoPro Hero4 Silver Quick Start Guide

QUICK START GUIDE
Download the User Manual at 
gopro.com/support
When using your GoPro camera as par t of your active lifestyle, always be 
aware of your surroundings to avoid injur y to yourself and others, and to 
prevent damage to your camera.   
Before using your GoPro camera, please read carefully all 
the safety precautions in the Impor tant Product  + Safety 
Information included with your camera.
To see the complete list of countr y certifications, 
refer to the Important Product + Safety...

Congratulations on your new HERO4 Silver camera. This Quick Star t 
Guide will show you the basics of capturing life’s most incredible  
moments with your GoPro.
To learn more, download the User Manual at gopro.com/support .
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/ Getting Started
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/ Hello
STEP 1
Remove the camera from   
the housing.
S TEP 3
Open the batter y door and inser t 
the battery.
STEP 4
Charge the batter y using the 
included USB...

Camera Status Light (red)
HERO Port
Touch Display Sleep/Wake  
Button  [ 
 ]
/ Touch Display
/ The Basics
POWERING CAMER A ON AND OFF
To Power On:
Press the Power/Mode  button [  ].To Power Off:
Press and hold the Power/Mode 
button [  ] for two seconds.
Shutter/Select Button [  ]
Camera Status Screen 
Wireless Status Light (blue)
Camera Status Light (red)
Settings/Tag Button [ 
 ]
Power/Mode Button [ 
 ]
TOUCH SCREEN GESTURES
Change field of 
view (FOV ) in 
preview mode. Double Tap
Select an item 
or...

/ Selecting Camera Modes/ Capturing Video and Photos
Select your camera mode, then press the Shutter/Select  button [  ] to 
star t/stop recording or take a photo.1.  Swipe left on the touch display, and then tap the desired camera mode.
QUIKCAPTURE 
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 two 
seconds for...

 
/ Adjusting Camera Settings
1.   On the touch display, swipe left to display the camera modes.
2.  Tap the desired mode.
3.  Swipe up to display the settings menu for that mode.
4.  Swipe up or down to scroll through the options. 5. 
Tap to select your desired option.
6.  When finished, swipe down to exit the settings menu.
To learn more about settings, download the User Manual at   
gopro.com/support .
LanguageCamera
Reset 

/ Mounting Your Camera/ Mounting Your Camera
FL AT SURFACE MOUNTING
SIDE MOUNTING
VERTICAL MOUNTING
CURVED SURFACE MOUNTING SURFBOARD MOUNTING*
*Surfboard mounts are included with HERO4 Silver/Surf only.
To learn more about mounting your camera, visit gopro.com/support.
Mount your GoPro to helmets, gear and more with the included Cur ved + 
Flat Adhesive Mounts and hardware.
APPLYING + REMOVING ADHESIVE MOUNTS
 Apply adhesive mounts to clean, smooth sur faces at room temperature 
only, at least 24 hours...

/ Housing Backdoors/ Swapping Backdoors
Your HERO4 Silver camera comes with three backdoors, each designed 
for different uses and environments.
STANDARD BACKDOOR
Provides waterproof protection to 131’ (40m).   
Use when shooting under water or in wet, damp   
or dirty conditions.
TOUCH BACKDOOR
Enables access to the camera’s touch display. 
Provides waterproof protection to 10’ (3m). 
(Touch functionality is not available under water.)
SKELETON BACKDOOR
Not waterproof—use in dr y, dir t-free...

/ Playing Back Videos and Photos
There are several ways to play back your videos and view your photos.
/ Sharing Videos and Photos
There are a few ways to share your videos and photos.
CAMERA
Play back content on the camera’s 
touch display.
COMPUTER
Connect the camera to your 
computer with the included USB 
cable to transfer content for playback.
For help accessing your GoPro 
content, download the latest GoPro 
software at gopro.com/getstarted . COMPUTER
Connect the camera to your 
computer with the...

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/ Help and Resources
/ GoPro App
CONTROL. VIEW. SHARE.
The GoPro App lets you control your camera remotely using a smar tphone 
or tablet. See what your camera sees with live preview. View photos and  
play back videos, then share your favorites via email, text, Facebook,
 
Twitter and more. 
TO CONNECT TO THE GOPRO APP 1.    Download the GoPro App and open it 
on your smar tphone or tablet.
2.  Follow the app’s on-screen 
instructions to connect your camera. 
(If needed, the default...