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 Information  
included with your camera. 
						

							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 cable. STEP 2
Remove the camera side   
door and inser t a microSD   
card (sold separately). 
( Requires at least a Class 10 or   
UHS-I microSD card. For a list   
of GoPro-tested microSD cards,   
visit  gopro.com/support .) 
						

							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 turn a setting 
o n /o ff. Ta pMove through 
settings lists. Swipe Up/Down
Frame your shots, play back footage and quickly adjust settings on the 
camera’s touch display. Open the 
settings menu 
for the current 
mode. Swipe Up from Bottom Edge
Display camera 
modes. Swipe Left
Display the last 
captured video 
or photo. Swipe Right 
						

							/ 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 Time Lapse photos. 
Press again to stop recording and 
power off the camera. You can tur n 
QuikCapture on/off in Setup mode. HILIGH T TAG
 
Press the Settings/Tag  button  
[ 
 ] to tag key moments while 
recording or playing back video. 
HiLight Tags help you quickly 
find the highlights later for easy 
playback, editing and sharing.
2. 
If necessar y, select a different capture mode:
a.  Swipe up to open the settings menu.
b.  Tap Mode, and then tap the desired capture mode.
c.  Swipe down to close the settings menu.
Camera Modes Description
VideoVideo, Time Lapse Video, Video + Photo, 
Video Looping
Photo
Single, Night, Continuous
Multi-ShotBurst, Time Lapse, Night Lapse
PlaybackPlay back videos and photos
SetupAdjust general camera settings 
						

							 
/ 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 before use. To remove, heat with a hair dr yer then 
peel off mount. 
						

							/ 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 environments 
only. Enables enhanced audio capture during   
low-speed activities. STEP 1
Open the housing so the backdoor 
hangs downward. STEP 2
Pull down on the backdoor until it 
snaps free from the hinge.
STEP 3
Align the new backdoor with   
the hinge. STEP 4
Push up on the backdoor until it 
clicks into place. 
						

							/ 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 included USB 
cable to transfer content for sharing.
SMARTPHONE + TABLET
Use the GoPro App to play back 
content on your smartphone   
or tablet. For more info, see   
GoPro App .
TV
Connect your camera to your T V 
with a micro HDMI, composite or 
combo cable (sold separately). SMARTPHONE + TABLET
Use the GoPro App to share videos 
and photos by text, email or on your 
social networks. For more info, see 
GoPro App . 
						

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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 password for your camera   
is goprohero.)
For complete pairing instructions ,  
visit  gopro.com/support . UPDATE YOUR CAMERA
 
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USER MANUAL  
Find detailed info on settings, 
modes and more. Visit 
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GOPRO STUDIO  
Control your camera remotely. View 
and share content. Create videos.
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Learn tips + tricks from the pros.
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SUPPORT  
Get help and find answers to 
frequently asked questions.