GoPro HERO6 User Manual

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CHANGING MODES WITH THE MODE BUTTON
The  Mode  button lets you quickly cycle through the capture modes that 
you set. For example, if you previously selected Video in Video mode, 
Night Photo in Photo mode, and Time Lapse Video in Time Lapse mode, 
pressing the Mode  button cycles through those capture modes. Note that 
Burst photo always appears in this cycle. 
NAVIGATING WITH THE BUTTONS
If you use the camera under water, use the buttons and the camera   
status screen to change modes and...

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MAP OF MODES AND SETTINGS
Auto Low Light
Burst
FOV
FPS
High Dynamic Range 
(HDR)
Interval
Looping
Manual Audio Control
Night Photo
Night Lapse Photo
Photo Mode / Photo
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MAP OF MODES AND SETTINGS
Rate
R AW Form at
Resolution (RES)
Shutter
Time Lapse Mode
Time Lapse Photo
Time Lapse Video
Video Mode / Video
Video Stabilization 

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CAPTURING VIDEO AND PHOTOS
With this method, you leave the camera powered on and capture, as 
needed. You can use the touch display to preview your shots and change 
modes and settings before capturing.
1.  If needed, select a different mode:
a. Tap the icon in the lower left corner of the touch display.
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b.  Tap one of the mode icons at the top of the screen.
c.  Tap a capture mode in the list below it. 
2. If needed, select different settings. For details...

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SETTINGS FOR YOUR ACTIVITIES
For best results, use the guidelines below when capturing specific 
activities. 
ActivityVideo Setting Photo Capture Mode
Automobile • 1080p60, Wide FOV 
•  2.7K120, Wide FOV
•  4K60, Wide FOV Photo or continuous 
photo, Wide FOV
Family/travel • 1080p60, Wide FOV
•  4K60, Wide FOV Photo or continuous 
photo, Wide FOV
Cycling, 
mountain biking • 
1080p60,   
SuperView FOV
•  1440p60, Wide FOV
•  2.7K60 4:3, Wide FOV Time Lapse Photo 
(2-second Interval), 
Wide FOV
Hiking...

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QuikCapture is the easiest way to capture video or time lapse photos 
with HERO6 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 [
 
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You can control your HERO6 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.
2.  Ta p  [  
 ] to turn on Voice Control.Note: You can also turn Voice Control on or off from the Preferences menu. Tap 
Preferences >...

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Action CommandDescription
GoPro stop time lapse Stops capturing time lapse
GoPro turn off Powers off the camera
GoPro edit my story Moves video and photos from your 
most recent session (based on location 
and date) to your phone to create a 
QuikStory
™
Note: If the QuikStories feature is turned 
on in the GoPro app, video and photos are 
automatically moved from your camera 
to your phone to create a QuikStory. This 
voice command lets you move the content 
immediately instead of waiting for the...

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You can play back your content on a mobile device, a computer, the 
camera’s touch display, or a TV. 
VIEWING VIDEO AND PHOTOS ON A MOBILE DEVICE 1.  Connect your camera to GoPro app. For details, see Connecting to 
the GoPro App  (page 39).
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 GoPro app, you can mark 
the best moments by tapping [  ] to add a HiLight Tag.
VIEWING VIDEO AND PHOTOS ON A COMPUTER
To play...

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SAVING A PHOTO FROM A SERIES
You can save an individual photo from a burst, time lapse photo, or night 
photo series. 
1.  Swipe right, then tap the photo series that contains the photo that 
you want to save.
2.  Press and hold the series to open it.
3.  Tap [ 
 ] to move through the series.
4.  Tap [  ] to save a photo outside of the series. 
VIEWING VIDEO AND PHOTOS ON AN HDTV
For details, see Using Your Camera with an HDTV  (page 37).
PLAYING BACK YOUR CONTENT
VIEWING VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON AN...

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CAPTURING VIDEO AND PHOTOS WHILE CONNECTED TO  
AN HDT V 
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...