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1. 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 marginal image noise 400 Darker video in low light minimum image noise 74 Protune Protune for Photo ISO Limit Setting Resulting Quality 800 default oe in very low light increased 400 Brighter photo in very low light moderate image noise 200 Darker photo in indoor lighting marginal image noise 100 Darker photo in indoor lighting minimal image noise EE SHARPNESS Sharpness controls the sharpness of your video footage or photos Sharpness Setting Resulting Quality High default Ultra sharp video or photo Medium Moderately sharp video or photo Low Softer video or photo 75 Protune 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 20 15 10 05 O defaul 05 10 15 22. PRO TIP To conserve battery power while your camera is on press the Touch Display Sleep Wake button to dim your screen when itis not in use Camera Displays Gestures Use these gestures to navigate the touch display Camera Displays Jo Swipe Left Display camera modes Jo D Swipe Right Display the last captured video or photo jo nc Swipe Up from Bottom Edge Jo Swipe Left Right 4 a Display gallery images Playback mode f k Double Tap y Change FOV in preview mode f A Press for Two Seconds d O Lock the touch display d O Open the settings menu for the current mode a O Swipe Up Down y Move through settings lists f A Tap d Q Selectan item turn a setting on off f Q Swipe Down from Top Edge 4 Close the settings menu 16 Camera Icons Camera Icons Auto Low Light OFF Auto Off Beeps F C Burst Photos Color a Continuous Photos Date Time s Default Mode jj Delete EA Exposure Value Compensation FOV Fieldof View FPS Frames Per Second V Interval SO Limit 22 BgiiQ HB OSD ty Hub E m Language LEDs Looping Megapixels Multi Shot Mode Night Lapse Night Photo On Screen Display Orientation Photo Mode Playback Mode Protu
3. 80 Battery waste and are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream Many localities have laws in place requiring battery recycling Check your local laws to make sure that you can dispose of rechargeable batteries in your regular trash To safely dispose of lithium ion batteries protect terminals from exposure to other metal with packing masking or electrical tape so they do not cause a fire while being transported Lithium ion batteries however do contain recyclable materials and are accepted for recycling by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation s RBRC Battery Recycling Program We encourage you to visit Call2Recycle at call2recycle org or call 1 800 BATTERY in North America to find a convenient recycling location Never dispose of a battery in a fire because it may explode WARNING Do not drop disassemble open crush bend deform puncture shred microwave incinerate or paint the camera Do not insert foreign objects into the battery opening on the camera Do not use the camera or the battery if it has been damaged for example if cracked punctured or harmed by water Disassembling or puncturing the battery can cause an explosion or fire Important Messages Important Messages MICROSD CARD MESSAGES FILE REPAIR ICON No card present The camera requires a Ifyour last video file was corrupted during recording NOSD microSD microSDHC or microSDXC card the camera
4. For details see Setup Mode 26 HILIGHT TAGGING You can mark specific moments in your video during recording or playback with HiLight Tags HiLight Tags make it easy to find the best highlights to share You can add tags with your camera the GoPro App or the Smart Remote sold separately To Add a HiLight Tag with Your Camera While recording or playing back video press the Settings Tag button Q1 PRO TIP In the app tap the screen during playback to display the HiLight Tags on the progress bar 27 Video Mode Video Mode VIDEO SETTINGS ns INTERVAL Four capture modes are available for Video mode Video Time Lapse Video Video Photo and Video Looping The capture mode that you The Interval setting applies to Time Lapse Video Video Photo and select determines the Video settings that appear in the rest ofthe menu Looping Interval determines the amount of time that passes between j each captured frame For instructions on how to change the following settings see Navigating Settings Menus Time Lapse Video Intervals Available intervals for Time Lapse Video range from 0 5 seconds PRO TIP To open the settings menu for the current mode swipe up default to 60 seconds on the touch display or press the Settings Tag button ie L Interval Examples 0 5 2 seconds Surfing biking or other sport 2 seconds Busy street corner 5 10 seconds Sunset Lengthy activities such as 10 60 seco
5. Tap Mode and then tap the desired capture mode Time Lapse or Night Lapse Swipe down to close the settings menu The icon for the selected capture mode appears in the upper left on your camera displays 2 Press the Shutter Select button 9 The camera initiates countdown and the camera status lights flash each time a photo is captured 3 To stop capturing press Shutter Select button The camera status lights flash three times and the camera beeps three times w O pr a PRO TIP When the camera is off and QuikCapture is enabled you can turn the camera on and immediately begin capturing Time Lapse photos just by pressing and holding the Shutter Select button o l Press again to stop recording and power offthe camera For details see Setup Mode 46 Multi Shot Mode MULTI SHOT SETTINGS Three capture modes are available for Multi Shot mode Burst Time Lapse and Night Lapse The capture mode that you select determines the Multi Shot settings that appear in the rest of the menu For instruction on how to change the following settings see Navigating Settings Menus PRO TIP To open the settings menu for the current mode swipe up on the touch display or press the Settings Tag button Q I 47 Multi Shot Mode RATE Rate applies only to Burst Photos can be captured at the following rates 3 photos in 1 second 5 photos in 1 second 10 photos in 1 second 10 photos in 2
6. recommended Screen 1280 x800 1280 x768 Resolution 56 57 Playback Mode PLAYING BACK VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON YOUR TV Playing back videos and photos on your TV HDTV requires a micro HDMI composite or combo cable all sold separately To Play Back Content on a TV Plug the camera into a TV HDTV with a micro HDMI cable composite cable or combo cable Select the input on your TV that corresponds to the port into which you plugged the cable N w Power on the camera Press the Power Mode button to cycle to Playback Jj mode and then press the Shutter Select button 8 to select it Use the Power Mode button to navigate files Use the Shutter Select button S to open a file in full screen view When a file is selected use m and i f to navigate backward and forward to see more media files on your memory card D ao N Note HDMI playback depends on the resolution of the device and is certified up to 1080p 58 Playback Mode PLAYING BACK CONTENT ON A SMARTPHONE TABLET 1 Connect your camera to the GoPro App For details see Connecting to the GoPro App 2 Use the controls on the app to play back your footage on your smartphone tablet PRO TIP While playing back your video you can add HiLight Tags to mark the best moments On the camera press the Settings Tag button to add atag In the GoPro App tap the HiLight Tag icon 59 Setup Mode In Setup mode y
7. the memory card is reformatted which deletes every file on the card 67 Setup Mode CAMERA RESET With this setting you can reset your camera s settings or username and password Setting Description Returns all settings to their default values This option retains the Date Time setting the camera s name and wireless password and Reset Defaults 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 Resets the camera s name and password Reset Wi Fi to the defaults The default password is goprohero EB Lancuace This setting changes the language that appears on the camera dis plays The options are English default and simplified Chinese 68 Connecting to the GoPro App The GoPro App lets you control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet Features include full camera control live preview playback and sharing of content and camera software updates TO CONNECT YOUR HERO4 SILVER TO THE GOPRO APP 1 Download the GoPro App to your smartphone tablet from the Apple App Store Google Play or the Windows Phone Store 2 Follow the app s on screen instructions to connect your camera Note If needed the default password for your camera is goprohero For complete pairing instructions visit gopro com support PRO TIP If the camera is powered on and ready to capture videos or pho
8. HERO logo BacPac Protune SuperView and Wear It Mount It Love It are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro Inc in the US and internationally Other names and marks are the property of their respective owners Regulatory Information To see the complete list of country certifications refer to the Important Product Safety Information included with your camera CE Hom 93
9. Lets you use gestures to lock and unlock the touch display The options for this setting are off and on default Turn this setting on to Lock al prevent accidental input on the touch display When this setting is on press the touch display for two seconds to lock it To unlock the touch display slide down and hold 61 Setup Mode Setting Description Brightness Es Determines the level of light on the touch display The options for this setting are high default medium and low Touch Display On Off Turns the touch display on or off when the camera is powered on The options for this setting are on default and off 62 Setup Mode 4 4 ORIENTATION If you mount your camera upside down you might have to rotate the files during editing This setting eliminates the need to flip your video or photos after recording Setting Description Up default Camera is always assumed to be right side up Camera is always assumed to be Down upside down Auto Image Rotation Camera Auto automatically selects Up or Down based on the orientation of the camera when recording begins I DEFAULT DEFAULT MODE You can select the capture mode that appears when the camera powers on The options are Video Time Lapse Video Video Photo Video Looping Single Continuous Night Burst Time Lapse and Night Lapse 63 Setup Mode GB QUIKCAPTURE With QuikCapture you can quic
10. Press and hold the Power Mode button a to capture a photo every 5 seconds 39 Photo Mode PHOTO SETTINGS Three capture modes are available for Photo mode Single Continuous and Night The capture mode that you select determines the Photo settings that appear in the rest of the menu For instructions on how to change the following settings see Navigating Settings Menus PRO TIP To open the settings menu for the current mode swipe up on the touch display or press the Settings Tag button Q L 40 Photo Mode SHUTTER Shutter applies only to Night Photo and Night Lapse and determines the amount of time that the shutter is open The options for this setting are auto up to 2 seconds 2 5 10 15 20 or 30 seconds The default setting is auto Settings Examples Auto up to 2 sec Sunrise sunset dawn dusk twilight night Dawn dusk twilight traffic at night Ferris wheel fireworks light painting 20 sec Night sky with light 2 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec Night stars Milky Way complete darkness PRO TIP For best results when using the Shutter setting mount your camera on a tripod or other stable surface to reduce the amount of blur in your video or photos 41 Photo Mode A gt INTERVAL Interval applies only to Continuous photo Available intervals are 3 default 5 or 10 photos every second MP MEGAPIXELS The HEROA Silver captures photos at 12MP 7MP or 5MP Note Changes
11. audience The Mic Stand Attach the adhesive mounts at least 24 hours prior to use Mount is compatible with standard U S 5 827 Adhesive mounts must be mounted only on smooth surfaces mic stands and includes an adapter for European Porous or textured surfaces do not enable a proper bond When 3 8 16 mic stands applying the mount firmly press it into place and ensure full contact over the entire surface Apply adhesive mounts to clean surfaces only Wax oil dirt or other debris reduce adhesion which can result in a weak bond andrisk of losing the camera should the connection fail MIC STAND LINES Attach adhesive mounts in room temperature conditions Mount adhesives do not bond properly if applied in cold or damp environments to cold or damp surfaces or if the surface is not room temperature For more information on mounts visit gopro com support WARNING If using your camera with a GoPro mount or strap intended for use with a helmet always select a helmet that meets the applicable safety standard Choose the right helmet for your particular sport or activity and make sure that it is the right fit and size for you Inspect your helmet to ensure that it is in good condition and follow the helmet manufacturer s instructions on safe helmet use Any helmet that has sustained a major impact should be replaced No helmet can protect against injury in every accident 88 89 Using the Mounts LOC
12. displays the File Repair icon while it tries to sold separately to capture videos and photos repair the file When this process is finished press any FULL Cardis full Delete files or swap card button to continue using the camera SD ERR Camera is unable to read card formatting Reformat the card in the camera TEMPERATURE ICON PRO TIP Reformat your microSD card on a regular basis to ensure The Temperature icon appears on the camera status that the card remains in good condition screen when the camera becomes too hot and needs to cool down Simply let it sit and cool before attempting to use it again Your camera was designed to identify conditions of overheating and is designed to respond accordingly 82 83 The Frame USING THE FRAME The Frame is the smallest lightest way to mount your GoPro It provides full time access to the microSD card with camera ports for live feed video charging and transferring content to your computer Included with The Frame is a glass Protective Lens anda lens cover to help guard the camera lens from scratches dirt and debris To Remove the Camera From The Frame 1 Unhook the latch on the top right side of The Frame 2 Holding the latch open slide the camera out of The Frame NOTICE The Frame does not provide waterproof protection for your camera and is not intended for use in wet dirty or extreme conditions 84 The Frame To Secure the Camera in The Frame
13. the front of the camera E When fully inserted the card clicks into place Getting Started To Remove the microSD Card Place your fingernail against the edge of the memory card and lightly press it further into the camera The card springs out far enough to be removed NOTICE Use care when handling memory cards Avoid liquids dust and debris As a precaution power off the camera before inserting orremoving the card Check manufacturer guidelines regarding use in acceptable temperature ranges Camera Displays Your HEROA Silver features a status screen on the front of the camera and a larger touch display on the back CAMERA STATUS SCREEN The camera status screen on the front of the camera 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 vary by mode Camera Displays TOUCH DISPLAY The integrated touch display on the back of the camera lets you control your camera andits settings and preview and play back videos and photos You can also use it as a viewfinder so you can see what your camera sees for easy shot framing Turning the Touch Display On Off The touch display automatically turns on off when you power the camera on off
14. the setting 5 To exit the settings menu swipe down from the top of the screen tap Exit or press the Settings Tag button KA I 23 Navigating Settings Menus TON GATE V i THE CAMERA BUTTONS 1 Verify 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 0 repeatedly until it appears 2 Press the Settings Tag button ie to open the settings menu for that mode 3 Usethe Power Mode button O to cycle through the settings VIDEO gt FH 1080 E1080 ey Ls FES 48 4 Pressthe Shutter Select button igi to cycle through the options within a setting To select an option leave the option highlighted when you move to another screen VIDEO 5 To go back to the previous screen or exit the settings menu press the Settings Tag button Y 1 24 Video Mode Video mode contains four capture modes Video Time Lapse Video Video Photo and Video Looping Capture Mode Description Video default Captures video Creates video from frames captured at specific intervals Time Lapse Video is available only in 4K and 2 7K 4 3 resolutions Time Lapse Video Time Lapse Video is captured without audio Protune Auto Low Light and Spot Meter are not available in this capture mode Note 2 7K 4 3 resolution is available only for Time Lapse video Simultaneously captures both video and photos You can s
15. the settings menu for the current mode swipe up on the touch display or press the Settings Tag button l Getting Started POWERING ON OFF To 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 To 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 11 Getting Started INSERT NG REMOVING MICROSD CARDS The HEROA Silver camera is compatible with microSD microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards with a capacity up to 64GB sold separately You must use a microSD card with a minimum rating of Class 0 or UHS I For a list of the GoPro tested microSD cards visit gopro com support GoPro recommends using brand name memory cards for maximum reliability in high vibration activities To Insert the microSD Card Slide the memory card into the card slot with the label facing
16. 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 Compensation does not have any effect RESET This option resets all Protune settings to their default values 76 Battery MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE The battery icon on the camera screen blinks when the battery drops below 10 If the battery reaches 0 while recording the camera saves the file and powers off To maximize battery life close the GoPro App To maximize battery life when shooting longer duration activities turn off the touch display Extreme cold temperatures can decrease battery life To maximize battery life in cold conditions keep the camera in a warm place prior to use Shooting at higher frame rates and resolutions and shooting with Protune turned on increase power consumption PRO TIP QuikCapture helps maximize battery life For details see QuikCapture in Setup Mode 77 Battery Battery The battery charges to 100 in approximately two hours when using REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM THE CAMERA GoPro s USB compatible Wall or Auto Charger The HEROA Silver battery is designed to have a tight fit to maximize liability in high vibrati tivities You can also charge the battery outside the camera using the Dual A AES Battery Charger sold separately To Remove the Battery 1 Open the battery door b
17. 0p Medium 920x1080 16 9 20 25 Narrow 24 24 60 50 m 48 48 1080p SuperView 30 25 Ultra Wide 920x1080 16 9 24 24 100 100 960p 60 50 Ultra Wide 280x960 4 3 31 Video Mode Video Mode Video NTSC Resolution PAL FOV Screen Resolution 120 120 Ultra Wide 720p 60 50 Medium 1280x720 16 9 E 30 25 Narrow 7 100 100 720p SuperView 60 50 Ultra Wide 1280x720 16 9 WVGA 240 240 Ultra Wide 848x480 16 9 PRO TIP To open the settings menu for the current mode swipe up on the touch display or press the Settings Tag button e Jl 32 Video Resolution 4K 2 7K 1440p 1080p 1080p SuperView Best Use Stunning high resolution video with professional low light performance 8MP stills available from video Recommended for tripod or fixed position shots 16 9 resolution video downscales to provide stunning cinema quality results for professional productions Recommended for body mounted shots Larger viewing area and high frame rate yield the smoothest most immersive results for high action capture Great for all shots High resolution and frame rate yield stunning results SuperView delivers the world s most immersive field of view Recommended for body or gear mounted shots More vertical 4 3 content is automatically stretched to full screen 16 9 for stunning widescreen playback on your computer or TV 33 Video Mode Video Mode Video Resolution 960p 720p 720p
18. 1 Unhook the latch on the top right side of The Frame 2 Holding the latch open slide the camera into The Frame 3 When the camera is flush with The Frame close the latch to secure the camera The Frame To Use The Frame with the Battery BacPac sold separately 1 Unhook the latch on the top right side of The Frame 2 Unhook the metal support arm and extend it to 90 The arm must be used properly to secure the BacPac 3 Slide the camera into The Frame until the BacPac rests against the support arm and then close the latch 86 Using the Mounts ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA TO MOUNTS To attach your HERO4 Silver camera to a mount you need a Quick Release Buckle and or thumb screw depending on the mount you are using For more information on mounts visit gopro com support gt e dli Ej Quick Release Buckle Thumb Screw Housing Complete Unit USING REMOVABLE INSTRUMENT MOUNTS With the Removable Instrument Mounts you can attach the camera to your guitar drums turntables keyboards or other instruments These temporary mounts feature non damaging adhesive that is safe for most instrument surfaces NOTICE Removable Instrument Mounts are not for use on highly fragile or irreplaceable items Zz WE 87 Using the Mounts Using the Mounts NT g MOUNTI The Mic Stand Mount lets you capture footage of Follow these guidelines when attaching adhesive mounts your performance or the
19. KING PLUG If you are using HEROA Silver in sports such as surfing or skiing use the standalone white locking plug to securely lock the Quick Release Buckle fingers into place To Attach the Locking Plug 1 Loop the circular ring over the thumbscrew The circular ring acts as a leash to prevent dropping or losing the locking plug 2 Slide the Quick Release Buckle into the mount until it clicks into place 3 Press the U shaped part of the plug into the U shaped space in the Quick Release Buckle WARNING To avoid injury in the event of an accident do not use the locking plug or tether when using a mounting device on a helmet or other personal protective gear 90 Troubleshooting MY GOPRO WON T POWER ON Make sure your GoPro is charged To charge your camera use the included USB cable and a computer You can also use the GoPro Wall or Auto Charger MY GOPRO WON T RESPOND WHEN I PRESS A BUTTON Press and hold the Power Mode button 9 for 8 seconds to reset your camera This reset saves all of your content and settings and powers off your camera MY PLAYBACK IS CHOPPY Choppy playback is typically not a problem with the file If your footage skips one of these situations is likely the cause Using an incompatible video player Not all video players support the H 264 codec For best results use the latest GoPro software available for free at gopro com getstarted The computer does not meet the minimum requirem
20. SuperView WVGA Best Use Use for body mounted shots and when slow motion is desired Provides large viewing area and smooth results for high action capture Good for handheld shots and when slow motion is desired SuperView delivers the world s most immersive field of view Good for body or gear mounted shots More vertical 4 3 content is automatically stretched to full screen 16 9 for stunning widescreen playback on your computer or TV Good when super slow motion is desired and standard definition is acceptable For slow motion at high frame rates turn off Auto Low Light If shooting indoors be sure you have sufficient light 34 FOV Ultra Wide Medium Narrow Best Use Largest field of view increased image stability Good for action shots where you want to capture as much as possible within the frame Mid range field of view moderate image stability Smallest field of view reduced image stability Reduced distortion Good for capturing content at a distance PRO TIP Easily create epic GoPro style videos using free GoPro software Learn more and download this software at gopro com getstarted 35 Video Mode LOW LIGHT Auto Low Light allows you to shoot in low light environments or when quickly transitioning in and out of low light conditions The camera automatically adjusts fps to achieve the optimal exposure and best results Auto Low Light is not available for 240 fps or 30 f
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22. ents for HD playback The higher the resolution and frame rate of your video the harder the computer has to work to play it back Make sure that your computer meets the minimum requirements listed in Playback Mode Playing a high bitrate HD video file over a low bandwidth USB connection Transfer the file to the computer to play back 91 8 38 000 1 1471 0 l Troubleshooting If your computer does not meet the minimum requirements record at 720p30 with Protune off and make sure that all other programs on your computer are closed FORGOT MY CAMERA S USERNAME OR PASSWORD To reset the username and password to the defaults go to Setup mode Tap Camera Reset and then tap Reset Wi Fi The camera name is reset and the password is reset to goprohero WANT TO RESET MY GOPRO SETTINGS TO THE DEFAULTS In Setup mode select Camera Reset and then select Reset Defaults This option does not reset the Date Time or your camera s username and wireless password POWERED OFF MY GOPRO BUT THE BLUE LIGHT IS STILL BLINKING The blue light indicates that Wireless is on To turn off Wireless press and hold the Settings Tag button Q for four seconds For more answers to commonly asked questions see gopro com support 92 Customer Support GoPro is dedicated to providing the best possible service To reach GoPro Customer Support visit gopro com support Trademarks GoPro HERO the GoPro logo the GoPro Be a
23. et the camera to capture a Video Photo photo at selected intervals while you record video For details see Video Photo Intervals in this section Lets you continuously record and save only the best moments which helps to conserve space on your microSD card Protune is not available in this capture mode Looping 25 Video Mode Video Mode CAPTURING VIDEO 1 Swipe left to display the camera modes and then tap the upper left icon Video mode 2 If necessary select a different video capture mode Video Time Lapse Video Video Photo or Video Looping 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 The icon for the selected capture mode appears in the upper left on your camera displays 3 Press the Shutter Select button S The camera beeps once andthe camera status lights flash while the camera is recording 4 To stop capturing press the Shutter Select button O The camera status lights flash three times and the camera beeps three times Ifthe memory card is full or the battery is out of power your camera automatically stops recording Your video is saved before the camera powers off PRO TIP When the camera is off and QuikCapture is enabled you can turn the camera on and immediately begin capturing video just by pressing the Shutter Select button i9 Press again to stop recording and power off the camera
24. g points the duration of the clip remains the same Tap Save The clip is saved as a separate video file Still photos are saved as photo files Your original video file is unchanged PRO TIP After you create clips from a video you can delete the original file to save space on your microSD card 55 Playback Mode Playback Mode PLAYING BACK VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON A COMPUTER zu Windows Mac For best results playing back your content on a computer visit gopro com getstarted to download the latest GoPro software Be RAM 4GB 4GB sure your Mac or Windows computer meets these minimum 5400 RPM internal 5400 RPM internal system requirements drive 7200 RPM drive drive 7200 RPM drive y or SSD recommended Windows Mac Hard Drive or SSD recommended E If external use USB 3 0 lt exiernal use Operating j Thunderbolt FireWire Windows 7 8 x OS X 10 8 or later j System aia orUSB 3 0 Intel Core 2 Duo Intel Inte Dual Core Intel To Play Back Content on Your Computer CPU Quad Core i7 or better Quad Corei7 or better 1 Download the latest GoPro software from gopro com getstarted recommended recommended z 2 Connect the camera to your computer using the included USB cable Card that supports Intel Dual Core Intel 3 Copy the files to your computer or external hard drive Graphics Card Quad Core i7 or better OpenGL1 2 or later 4 Play back your content with GoPro software
25. ght Lapse Capture Mode Description Captures up to 30 photos in 1 second Burst default Perfect for capturing the definitive moment in fast action sports Captures a series of photos at specified intervals You can use Time Lapse to capture photos of any activity so you can choose the best ones later Time Lapse Captures a series of photos at specific intervals and exposure times Use Night Lapse in low light environments such as Night Lapse when capturing the night sky over a period of time For available exposure times and examples of when to use them see Shutter in Multi Shot Settings PRO TIP For longer exposure times during the day use Night Lapse 44 CAPTURING BURST PHOTOS 1 Select Burst mode a Swipe left to display the camera modes and then tap the upper right icon Multi Shot mode b Swipe up to open the settings menu c Tap Mode and then tap Burst d Swipe down to close the settings menu The Burst icon Ey appears in the upper left on your camera displays 2 Press the Shutter Select button The camera status lights flash and the camera beeps multiple times See Rate in this section for options available for Burst photos 45 Multi Shot Mode CAPTURING TIME LAPSE OR NIGHT LAPSE PHOTOS 1 Select the desired capture mode Time Lapse or Night Lapse Swipe left to display the camera modes and then tap the upper right icon Multi Shot mode Swipe up to open the settings menu
26. jects Night Lapse Intervals Available intervals for Night Lapse range from 4 seconds to 60 minutes Continuous default causes the Interval to match the Shutter setting For example if Shutter is set to 10 seconds and Interval is set to continuous your camera captures a photo every 10 seconds 50 Multi Shot Mode MP MEGAPIXELS The HEROA Silver captures photos at 12MP 7MP or 5MP Note Changes that you make to the Megapixels setting in Multi Shot mode apply only to multi shot capture To adjust this setting for photo capture adjust the setting in Photo mode Settings Description 12MP Wide default Largest field of view Good for action shots where you want to capture as much as 7MP Wide s possible within the frame 7MP Medium A 5MP Medium Mid range field of view Multi Shot Mode e SPOT METER Spot Meter lets you capture photos from a dark space while pointing the camera into a brighter setting such as when recording the outdoors from within a car When Spot Meter is turned on e appears on the camera status screen The options for this setting are off default and on Note Changes that you make to the Spot Meter setting in Multi Shot mode apply only to multi shot capture To adjust this setting for video capture adjust the setting in Video mode To adjust this setting for photo capture adjust the setting in Photo mode PROTUNE For details about Protune settings
27. k Content When the Camera is in a Housing 1 Power on the camera Press the Power Mode button 0 to cycle to Playback mode Press the Shutter Select button S to select Playback In thumbnail preview use the Power Mode button O to cycle through the thumbnails Press the Shutter Select button 8 to view a thumbnail To exit Playback mode use the Power Mode button 0 to cycle to XX then press the Shutter Select button 1to select it wR es 81 CREATING SHORT CLIPS FROM A VIDEO Video trimming lets you create short clips of your favorite shots from your video files Clips are saved as new files that can be shared through the GoPro App and used during editing in GoPro Studio To Create a Short Clip from a Video 1 In Playback mode tap the video that contains the clip that you want to save 2 Tap gt to begin playing the video 3 When you reach the point where you want to start clipping tap HD 4 Tap 9X By default the duration of the clip is 5 seconds 54 n Mov eo If needed select one of these options Tosave alonger clip tap the 5 sec icon repeatedly to cycle through the options You can save a clip with a duration of 5 15 or 30 seconds Tosave a photo of the frame in view tap Still Tap gt to review the clip before saving it If needed adjust the starting point of the clip by tapping Y To adjust the ending point tap fj Note If you adjust the starting or endin
28. kly 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 KO Your camera automatically powers on and begins capturing video To Capture Time Lapse Photos with QuikCapture With the camera powered off press and hold the Shutter Select button until you see the Time Lapse icon gy Your camera automatically powers on and begins capturing Time Lapse photos To Stop Recording Press and release the Shutter Select button KO to stop recording and power off the camera 64 Setup Mode This setting determines which camera status lights red to activate The options for this setting are 4 top bottom front back 2 front and back or off none The default setting is 4 Note The Wireless status light blue is always activated unless you select off for this setting F BEEPS o You can set the volume for the sound indicators to be 100 default 70 or off re LJ VIDEO FORMAT The Video Format setting governs frame rates for recording and playback when viewing video on a TV HDTV Setting Description NTSC default Viewing video in North America Viewing video on a PAL TV HDTV most nu televisions outside of North America 65 Setu
29. nds 3 construction projects Video Photo Intervals Available intervals for Video Photo range from 5 60 seconds The quality of the photo depends on the selected video resolution and FOV 28 29 Video Mode Looping Intervals Available intervals for Looping are 5 20 60 and 120 minutes For example ifyou select a 5 minute interval only the previous 5 minutes is saved when you stop recording If you record for 5 minutes and do not press the Shutter Select button to stop recording and save the camera begins a new 5 minute interval by recording over your previous 5 minutes of footage You can also select max video as the interval With this option the camera records until the memory card is full then overwrites the content Note To use Looping be sure that your microSD card has sufficient space PRO TIP Multiple chapter files are written to your memory card so that small segments of content can be overwritten during loop recording When viewing this content on a computer you see separate files for each time segment Use GoPro software to combine the files into a longer video 30 Video Mode RESOLUTION FPS AND FOV The HEROA Silver includes the video resolutions listed below Video NTSC P Resolution PAL FOV Screen Resolution 4K 15 12 5 Ultra Wide 3840x2160 16 9 30 25 Ultra Wide 2 7K 24 21 Medici n 2704x1520 16 9 48 48 1440p 30 25 Ultra Wide 920x1440 4 3 24 24 id Ultra Wide 108
30. ne QuikCapture Rate Sa JE c 4 Setup Mode Sharpness Shutter Single Photo Spot Meter Time Lapse Touch Display Video Video Photo Video Format Video Mode Video Resolution White Balance Wireless Camera Menus SEES non e e MEET NB EXIT SoS O arm Sao z aja 20 Camera Menus ma 50 LIMIT ci B DEE ele RATE Sone BB EXIT 21 Camera Modes The HEROA Silver features several camera modes Swipe left on the touch display or press the Power Mode button igi repeatedly to cycle through the modes These modes appear m Video Record video ii Photo Capture a single photo A Capture a series of photos O E TN MaliicShet Time Lapse Burst etc B Playback Play back videos and photos L3 Setup Adjust general camera settings 22 Navigating Settings Menus Each camera mode has its own settings menu With your HERO4 Silver you can navigate the settings menus using the touch display or the buttons on the camera TO NAVIGATE WITH THE TOUCH DISPLAY 1 Verify that the camera is in the desired camera mode If an icon for that mode does not appear in the upper left corner of the touch display swipe left and then tap the mode a Single 2 From the bottom of the screen swipe up to open the settings menu for that mode 3 Swipe up or down to scroll through the settings for that mode 4 Tap and swipe as needed to select a new option for
31. ou can change settings that apply to all camera modes For instructions on how to change the following settings see Navigating Settings Menus When Wireless is on a Wireless status icon appears on the camera status screen and the blue wireless light blinks intermittently The default setting for Wireless is off Setting Description Lets you pair your camera to a smartphone tablet through the GoPro App or a GoPro remote sold separately For instructions PAIR on pairing to a smartphone tablet see Connecting to the GoPro App For instructions on pairing to a GoPro remote see the user manual for the remote After pairing Mode lets you connect the camera to the GoPro App or a GoPro remote MODE sold separately Note RC and APP are combined into one Mode option if you paired your camera with a smartphone tablet that uses Bluetooth LE 60 Setup Mode PRO TIP If you forgot your camera s name or password use the Camera Reset setting Reset Wi Fi option in Setup mode to reset them to the defaults The default password is goprohero i u mum TOUCH DISPLAY These settings let you manage the touch display to conserve battery power Setting Description Automatically dims the touch display after a period of inactivity The options for this setting lo are 1 minute default 2 minutes 3 minutes Sleep LO and Never To manually dim the screen or to wake it press the Touch Display Sleep Wake button 1
32. p Mode OSD 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 directly on your camera you can tap the touch display to quickly show or hide the recording and file information QFF AUTO OFF Your camera can be configured to automatically power off after a specific period 1 minute 5 minutes in which no videos or photos are captured and no buttons are pressed You can also configure the camera to never automatically power off default Note Your camera does not automatically power off when connected to the GoPro App or the remote 66 Setup Mode DATE TIME Your camera s date and time are automatically set when you connect your camera to the GoPro App or GoPro software This setting lets you manually set the date and time If the battery is removed from the camera for an extended period of time you must reset the date and time automatically or manually uj DELETE This setting lets you delete the last file or delete all files and format the memory card Deleting all files is useful after you transfer your files to your computer and want to make room on your memory card for more content LED lights blink until the operation is complete NOTICE If you select All Format
33. ps and below The options for this setting are on default and off 9 SPOT METER Spot Meter lets you film from a dark space while pointing the camera into a brighter setting such as when recording the outdoors from within a car When Spot Meter is turned on e appears on the camera displays The options for this setting are off default and on Note Changes that you make to the Spot Meter setting in Video mode apply only to video capture To adjust this setting for photo capture adjust the setting in Photo mode To adjust this setting for multi shot capture adjust the setting in Multi Shot mode PROTUNE For details about Protune settings see Protune Note Changes that you make to the Protune settings in Video mode apply only to video capture To adjust this setting for photo capture adjust the setting in Photo mode To adjust this setting for multi shot capture adjust the setting in Multi Shot mode 36 Photo Mode Photo mode contains three capture modes Single Continuous and Night Capture Mode Description Single default Captures a single photo Captures a series of photos continuously Continuous while holding down the Shutter Select button 1 Captures a single photo with a customizable exposure time up to 30 seconds For available exposure times and examples of when to use them see Shutter in Photo Settings PRO TIP For Night photo be sure to use the right Shutte
34. r setting for the situation For details see Shutter in Photo Settings Night 37 Photo Mode Photo Mode CAPTURING A SINGLE OR NIGHT PHOTO 1 Swipe left to display the camera modes and then tap the middle icon in the upper row Photo mode 2 If necessary select a different photo capture mode Single or Night 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 The icon for the selected capture mode appears in the upper left on your camera displays 3 Press the Shutter Select button The camera beeps two times the camera status lights flash and the counter on the camera status screen increases by one 38 CAPTURING CONTINUOUS PHOTOS 1 Select Continuous mode a Swipe left to display the camera modes and then tap the middle icon in the top row Photo mode b Swipe up to open the settings menu c Tap Mode and then tap Continuous d Tap X to close the settings menu The Continuous icon 10 appears in the upper left on your camera displays 2 Press and hold the Shutter Select button S The camera beeps and the camera status lights flash repeatedly 3 To stop capturing release the Shutter Select button O The counter on the camera status screen increases by one for every photo captured PRO TIP While capturing video you can manually take a photo at any time by pressing the Power Mode button ie
35. rger can damage the GoPro battery 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 port The included lithium ion battery comes partially charged No damage occurs to the camera or battery if used prior to a full charge For more battery information see Battery WARNING Use caution when using your GoPro as part of your active lifestyle Always be aware of your surroundings to avoid injury 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 Getting Started CAMERA SOFTWARE UPDATES To get the latest features and best performance 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 Silver camera powers up with the following default settings Video 1080p60 Photo 12MP Wide Field of View FOV Multi Shot Burst option set to 30 photos in 1 second QuikCapture Off Wireless Off 3 0DY PRO TIP To open
36. seconds 10 photos in 3 seconds 30 photos in 1 second default 30 photos in 2 seconds 30 photos in 3 seconds 30 photos in 6 seconds PRO TIP Sometimes 30 photos in 1 second is too fast Try a slower Burst interval to better match the action 48 Multi Shot Mode SHUTTER Shutter applies only to Night Photo and Night Lapse and determines the amount of time that the shutter is open The options for this setting are auto 2 5 10 15 20 or 30 seconds The default setting is auto Settings Examples Auto up to 2 sec Sunrise sunset dawn dusk twilight night Dawn dusk twilight traffic at night Ferris wheel fireworks light painting 20 sec Night sky with light 30 sec Night stars Milky Way complete darkness 2 sec 5 sec 10 sec PRO TIP For best results when using the Shutter setting mount your camera on a tripod or other stable surface to reduce the amount of blur in your video or photos 49 Multi Shot Mode I INTERVAL Interval applies only to Time Lapse and Night Lapse Interval determines the amount of time that passes between each captured frame Time Lapse Intervals Available intervals for Time Lapse range from 0 5 seconds default to 60 seconds Interval Examples 0 5 2 seconds Surfing biking or other sport 2 seconds Busy street corner 5 10 seconds Sunset Lengthy activities such as 10 60 seconds construction pro
37. see Protune Note Changes that you make to the Protune settings in Multi Shot mode apply only to multi shot capture To adjust this setting for video capture adjust the setting in Video mode To adjust this setting for photo capture adjust the setting in Photo mode 52 Playback Mode You can play back your content on the camera s touch display your computer TV or smartphone tablet using the GoPro App You can also play back content by inserting the microSD card directly into a device such as a computer or compatible TV With this method playback resolution depends on the resolution of the device and its ability to play back that resolution PLAYING BACK VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON YOUR HERO4 SILVER With the HEROA Silver touch display you can play back your videos and photos directly on your camera To Play Back Content Using the Touch Display 1 Swipe left and then tap Playback 2 Swipe up to scroll through the thumbnails Note For photo series Burst Time Lapse Night Lapse and Continuous photos the thumbnail displays the first photo in the series 3 Tap a video or photo to open it in full screen view 4 For video tap I 5 To return to the thumbnails screen tap i 6 To exit Playback mode swipe down and then tap XX PRO TIP When you are not in Playback mode swipe right on the touch display to display the last captured video or photo 53 Playback Mode Playback Mode To Play Bac
38. that you make to the Megapixels setting in Photo mode apply only to photo capture To adjust this setting for multi shot capture adjust the setting in Multi Shot mode Photo Resolution Field of View FOV Largest field of view Good for action shots 12MP Wide default where you want to capture as much as 7MP Wide S possible within the frame 7MP Medium 5MP Medium Mid range field of view 42 Photo Mode SPOT METER Spot Meter lets you capture photos from a dark space while pointing the camera into a brighter setting such as when recording the outdoors from within a car When Spot Meter is turned on e appears on the camera displays The options for this setting are off default and on Note Changes that you make to the Spot Meter setting in Photo mode apply only to photo capture To adjust this setting for video capture adjust the setting in Video mode To adjust this setting for multi shot capture adjust the setting in Multi Shot mode PROTUNE For details about Protune settings see Protune Note Changes that you make to the Protune settings in Photo mode apply only to photo capture To adjust this setting for video capture adjust the setting in Video mode To adjust this setting for multi shot capture adjust the setting in Multi Shot mode 43 Multi Shot Mode Multi Shot Mode Multi Shot mode contains three capture modes Burst Time Lapse and Ni
39. tos you can press and hold the Settings Tag button fortwo seconds to turn Wireless on off You can also do this when the camera is powered off 69 Transferring Files to a Computer 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 Connectthe 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 insert the microSD card into the reader You can then transfer files to your computer or delete selected files on your card 70 Protune PROTUNE BENEFITS Protune unlocks the camera s full potential yielding stunning image quality and cinema caliber video and photos optimized for professional productions Protune gives content creators more flexibility and workflow efficiency than ever before Protune is compatible with professional color correction tools GoPro software and other video and photo editing software Protune enables manual control of White Balance Color ISO Limit Sharpness and Exposure Value Compensation for advanced control and customization of your video footage and photos Note Changes that you make to the Protune settings apply only to the mode in which they are changed To adjust this setting for video capt
40. ure adjust the settings in Video mode To adjust this setting for photo capture adjust the settings in Photo mode To adjust this setting for multi shot capture adjust the settings in Multi Shot mode PROTUNE The options for this setting are off default and on When Protune is on PT appears on the camera displays Protune is available for all video and photo resolutions 71 Protune b 9 4 WHITE BALANCE White balance adjusts the overall color tone of videos and photos Setting Description Auto default Automatically adjusts the color tone based onthe environmental conditions 3000K Warm light incandescent or sunrise sunset lighting 5500K Slightly cool light cool fluorescent or average daylight 6500K Cool light overcast conditions Minimally color corrected file from the Native image sensor that allows for more precise adjustments in post production 72 Protune A COLOR Color allows you to adjust the color profile of your video footage or photos Color Setting Resulting Color Profile GoPro Color Provides GoPro color corrected profile same default great color as when Protune is turned off Provides neutral color profile that can be color corrected to better match footage Flat captured with other equipment offering more flexibility in post production Due to its long curve Flat captures more details in shadows and highlights 73 Protune
41. y 77 Important Messages 82 The Frame 84 Using the Mounts 87 Troubleshooting 91 Customer Support 93 Trademarks 93 Regulatory Information 93 The Basics aor Wn o Camera Status Light red Shutter Select Button Wireless Status Light blue Camera Status Screen Power Mode Button 91 Micro HDMI Port cable not included 7 microSD Card Slot microSD card not included 8 Mini USB Port supports composite A V cable 3 5mm stereo mic adapter not included 9 Audio Alert The Basics 10 a 0 10 Microphone 11 HERO Port 12 Touch Display 13 Touch Display Sleep Wake Button 14 Settings Tag Button Q8 15 Battery Door Getting Started CHARGING THE BATTERY 1 Remove the camera from The Frame 2 Remove the camera side door and insert a microSD card sold separately The card must have a minimum rating of Class 10 or UHS l 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 bottom door Getting Started 4 Charge the battery 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 Cha
42. y placing your thumb in the indentation in the battery door on the bottom of the camera and sliding it to the left Allow the door to open 2 Graspthe battery pull tab and remove the battery from the camera No damage occurs to the camera or battery if used prior to full charge Spare batteries and additional charging accessories are available at gopro com 78 79 Battery ID HANDLING The camera contains sensitive components including the battery Avoid exposing your camera and battery to very cold or very hot temperatures Low or high temperature conditions may temporarily shorten the battery 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 battery from water damage For more information see Camera Housing Do not turn on your camera if it is wet If your camera is already on turn it off and remove the battery immediately Allow the camera to dry thoroughly before using it again Do not dry the camera or battery with an external heat source such as a microwave oven or hair dryer Damage to the camera or battery caused by contact with liquid is not covered under the warranty Do not store your battery with metal objects such as coins keys or necklaces If the battery terminals come in contact with metal objects this may cause a fire
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