GoPro Hero 4 Silver
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1. TO CONNECT YOUR HERO4 SILVER TO THE GOPRO APP Download the GoPro App to your smartphone tablet from the Apple App Store or Google Play Open the app When the app stops searching for a camera tap Connect Your Camera wn B Follow the on screen instructions to connect your camera to the app The default password for your camera is goprohero PRO TIP If the camera is powered on and ready to capture videos or photos 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 64 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 65 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 Protun2. option takes full advantage of the image sensor s capabilities 67 Protune v 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 andhighlights 68 Protune ISO LIMIT ISO Limit adjusts the camera s sensitivity in low light environments andcreates 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 Lighting Condition Resulting Quality 6400 default Brighter video in low light increased image noise 1600 Moderately bright video in low light moderate image noise 400 Darker video in low light reduced image noise 69 Protune Protune for Photo ISO Limit Setting Lighting Condition Resulting Quality 800 default Darker photo in very low light increased image noise 400 Darker photo in low light moderate image noise 200 Bright photo in indoor lighting marginal image noise 100 Bright photo in outdoor daylight minimal image noise siz SHARPNE
3. 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 1080p60 is great for all shots High resolution and frame rate yield stunning results Tripod or fixed mounting for 1080p48 1080p30 and 1080p24 is ideal for television and film productions 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 Video Mode Best Use 720p SuperView WVGA 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 33 Video Mode FOV Best Use Largest f
4. 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 projects 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 Intervalis set to continuous your camera captures a photo every 10 seconds 49 Multi Shot Mode t MEGAPIXELS The HERO4 Silver captures photos at 12MP 7MP or 5MP Smaller megapixel values take up less space on the microSD card 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 i where you want to capture as much as 7MP Wide AT possible within the frame 7MP Medium 5MP Medium Mid range field of view 50 Multi Shot 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 ca
5. 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 PRO TIP With the Dual Battery Charger you can charge your battery outside of the camera For details visit gopro com 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 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 1080p30 SuperView Photo 12MP Wide Field of View FOV Multi Shot Burst option set to 30 photos in 1 second QuikCapture Off 3 DD Wireless Off PRO TIP To open the settings menu for the curren
6. photo capture adjust the setting in Photo mode To adjust this setting for multi shot capture adjust the setting in Multi Shot mode 35 Photo Mode 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 Shutter setting for the situation For details see Shutter in Photo Settings Night 36 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 upto 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 I The camera beeps two times the camera status lights flash and the counter on the camera status screen increases by one 37 Photo Mode IRING CONT IUOUS PHOTOS 1 Select Continuous mode a Swipe left to display
7. 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 75 Battery BATTERY DISPOSAL Most rechargeable lithium ion batteries are classified as non hazardous 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
8. 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 76 Important Messages No card present The camera requires a NO SD microSD microSDHC or microSDXC card sold separately to capture videos and photos FULL Card is full Delete files or swap card Camera is unable to read card formatting SDERR Reformat the card in the camera PRO TIP Reformat your microSD card on a regular basis to ensure that the card remains in good condition 77 Important Messages FILE REPAIR ICON If you see the File Repair icon on the camera displays your last video file was corrupted during recording Press any button to repair the file TEMPERATURE ICON The Temperature icon appears on the camera status 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 78 Camera Housing ASSEMBLING THE CAMERA HOUSING To Remove the Came
9. 4 Transferring Files to a Computer 65 Protune 66 Battery 72 Important Messages 77 Camera Housing 79 The Basics The Basics aor Wn gt 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 C cable 3 5mm stereo mic adapter not included 9 Audio Alert 10 a E 0 Microphone 11 HERO Port 12 Touch Display 13 Touch Display Sleep Wake Button E 14 Settings Tag Button Q 15 Battery Door Getting Started CHARGING THE BATTERY 1 Remove the camera from its housing 2 Remove the camera side door and insert a microSD card sold separately The card must have a Class 10 or UHS 1 rating and acapacity up to 64GB Visit gopro com support for the list of recommended SD 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 NOTICE Using a wall charger other than a GoPro Wall Charger can damage the GoPro battery Only use chargers marked
10. App or GoPro software PRO TIP In the app tap the screen during playback to display the HiLight Tags on the progress bar To Add a HiLight Tag with Your Camera While recording video press the Settings Tag button 27 Video Mode SETTINGS Three capture modes are available for Video mode Video Video Photo and Video Looping The capture mode that you select determines the Video settings that appear in the rest of the menu VI Vi 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 e L Ay INTERVAL The Interval setting applies to Video Photo and Looping Interval determines the amount of time that passes between each captured frame 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 Video Mode Looping Intervals Available intervals for Looping are 5 20 60 and 120 minutes For example if you 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 interva
11. I 23 Navigating Settings Menus TO NAVIGA gt AMERA 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 9 repeatedly until it appears Pressthe Settings Tag button to open the settings menu for that mode N 3 Use the Power Mode button Q9 to cycle through the settings Bio l4 5 mee 1080 FPS 60 U u kd A Press the 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 FPS VIDEO EH 1080 FOV kd ol To go back to the previous screen or exit the settings menu press the Settings Tag button Q 24 Video Mode Video mode contains three capture modes Video Video Photo and Video Looping Capture Mode Description Video default Captures video Simultaneously captures both video and photos You can set 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 Looping is available only if Protune is turned off Looping PRO TIP Easily create epic GoPro style videos using free GoPro software Learn more and download this software at gopro com get
12. SS 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 70 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 2 0 15 1 0 0 5 0 default 0 5 10 15 420 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 71 Battery MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE The battery icon on the camera screen blinks when the battery drops below 1096 If the battery reaches 096 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 o use Shooting at higher frame rates and resolutions and shooting with Protune turned on i
13. USER MANUAL S Ten md gie Bea HERO ff Tf Join the GoPro Movement f facebook com GoPro twitter com GoPro m youtube com GoPro instagram com GoPro To download this user manual in a different language visit gopro com support Pour t l charger ce manuel de l utilisateur dans une autre langue rendez vous sur gopro com support Wenn Sie dieses Benutzerhandbuch in einer anderen Sprache herunterladen m chten besuchen Sie gopro com support Per scaricare questo manuale utente in un altra lingua visita gopro com support Para descargar este manual de usuario en otro idioma visite gopro com support Para baixar este manual do usu rio em outro idioma acesse gopro com support COAI 89 ayvofttissbhiee AVOR amp gopro com support e 777 7 AU C amp TEU EE PARAS RAE AAAS S RUGE gopro com support Ag MRAP FRR ASMA gui gopro com support Table of Contents Using the Mounts 84 Frequently Asked Questions 87 Customer Support 89 Trademarks 89 Regulatory Information 89 Table of Contents The Basics 6 Getting Started 8 Camera Displays 14 Camera Icons 18 Camera Menus 20 Camera Modes 22 Navigating Settings Menus 23 Video Mode 25 Photo Mode 36 Multi Shot Mode 43 Playback Mode 52 Setup Mode 56 Connecting to the GoPro App 6
14. Wireless status icon appears on the camera status screen and touch display and the blue wireless lights blink intermittently Setting Description Off default Camera connects to the GoPro App For GoPro App instructions on connecting to this app see Connecting to the GoPro App Camera connects to the remote sold WiFi Remote separately For instructions on pairing see the user manual for the remote PRO TIP If you forgot your camera s name or password you can reset them With the camera powered on press and hold the Settings Tag button 9 Two seconds later press and release the Power Mode button Release the Settings Tag button Q1 From the Wi Fi reset menu select Reset The default password is goprohero 56 Setup Mode mmm TOUCH DISPLAY Enc These settings let you manage the touch display to conserve battery power Setting Sleep c Lock Description Automatically dims the touch display after a period of inactivity The options for this setting are 1 minute default 2 minutes 3 minutes and Never To manually dim the screen or to wake it press the Touch Display Sleep Wake button L 1 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 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
15. al rinse in fresh water and shake dry drying with a cloth may cause lint to compromise the seal Re install the seal into the grooves in the backdoor of the camera housing WARNING Failure to follow these steps each time you use your GoPro can result in leaks that may damage or destroy your camera Water will damage both the camera and the battery which could cause an explosion or fire Your warranty does not cover water damage resulting from user error 83 Using the Mounts ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA TO MOUNTS To attach your HEROA Silver camera to a mount you need a Quick Release Buckle thumb screw or hardware depending on the mount you are using For more information on mounts visit gopro com support ffi 50 c if T T za Quick Release Buckle Thumb Screw Housing Complete Unit USING CURVED FLAT ADHESIVE MOUNTS The Curved Flat Adhesive Mounts make it easy to attach the camera to curved and flat surfaces of helmets vehicles and gear Using the Quick Release Buckle the assembled camera housing can be clicked on and off the secured Curved or Flat Adhesive Mounts amp Flat Adhesive Mount Curved Adhesive Mount 84 Using the Mounts MOUNTING GUI INES Follow these guidelines when attaching mounts Attach the adhesive mounts at least 24 hours prior to use Allow 72 hours for complete adhesion Adhesive mounts must be mounted only on smooth surfaces Porous or textured surfaces
16. 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 RATE Rate applies only to Burst Photos can be captured at the following rates 3 photos in 1 second 5 photos in 1 second PRO TIP To open the settings menu for the current mode swipe up onthe touch display or press the Settings Tag button e L 46 10 photos in 1 second 10 photos in 2 seconds 10 photos in 3 seconds 30 photos in 1 second default 30 photos in 2 seconds 30 photos in 3 seconds PRO TIP Sometimes 30 photos in 1 secondis too fast Try a slower Burst interval to better match the action 47 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 up to 2 seconds 2 5 10 15 20 or 30 seconds The default setting is auto Settings Examples Auto Sunrise sunset dawn dusk twilight night Dawn dusk twilight traffic at night Ferris Pss 956E DEES wheel fireworks light painting 20 sec Night sky with light 30 sec Night stars Milky Way complete darkness 48 Multi Shot Mode Ra INTERVAL Interval applies only to Time Lapse and Night Lapse Interval determines the amount of time that passes between each captured
17. d 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 anda 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 and its 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 PRO TIP To conserve battery power while yo
18. do not enable a proper bond When 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 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 helmet mount or strap 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 85 Using the Mounts LOCKING PLUG If you are using the HERO4 Black in high impact sports such as surfing or skiing where significant impact might occur use the locking plug to securely lock the Quick Release Buckle fingers into place The locking plug helps to prevent the housing from accidentally releasing from the mount To Attach the Locking Plug 1 Loop the circular r
19. e Burst icon E appears in the upper left on your camera displays 2 Press the Shutter Select button S The camera status lights flash and the camera beeps multiple times See Rate in this section for options available for Burst photos 44 Multi Shot Mode CAPTURING TIME LAPSE OR NIGHT LAPSE PHOTOS 1 Select the desired capture mode Time Lapse or Night Lapse 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 the desired capture mode Time Lapse or Night Lapse d 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 S I The camera initiates countdown and the camera status lights flash each time a photo is captured 3 To stop capturing press Shutter Select button i9 The camera status lights flash three times and the camera beeps three times 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 Ol Press again to stop recording and power off the camera For details see Setup Mode 45 Multi Shot Mode Multi Shot Mode MULTI SHOT SETTINGS Three capture modes are available for Multi Shot mode Burst Time Lapse and Night Lapse The
20. e 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 capture 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 66 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 on the environmental conditions 3000K Warm light incandescent or sunrise sunset lighting 5500K Slightly cool light cool fluorescent or i average daylight 6500K Cool light overcast conditions Native Industry standardized optimized color PRO TIP The Native option yields a minimally processed data file directly from the image sensor that allows for more precise adjustments to be made in post production Recording with this
21. ended If external use USB 3 0 or eSATA If external use Thunderbolt FireWire or USB 3 0 To Play Back Content on Your Computer 1 Download the latest GoPro software from gopro com getstarted 2 Connect the camera to your computer using the included USB cable 3 Copy the files to your computer or external hard drive 4 Play back your content with GoPro software 54 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 N Select the input on your TV that corresponds to the port into which you plugged the cable go Power on the camera D On your camera s touch display swipe left and then tap Playback 41 Swipe and tap to navigate and select files em Note HDMI playback depends on the resolution of the device and is certified up to 1080p 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 Setup Mode In Setup mode you 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
22. h the camera s microphone It also reduces wind noise at speeds up to 100mph when mounted on helmets motorcycles bikes and other fast moving vehicles Use this backdoor only when sand excessive dirt dust and water damage are not a risk This backdoor is also recommended for use inside vehicles Camera Housing PRO TIP Apply Rain X or a similar anti beading solution to the camera housing lens to prevent water spots from forming when using your camera in rain or water SWAPPING BACKDOORS You can switch the backdoor of your HEROA Silver camera to suit your activity and shooting conditions To Change the Backdoor 1 Open the backdoor of the housing so that it hangs downwards 2 Firmly pull the backdoor downwards until it snaps free from the main housing 3 Line up the replacement backdoor into the hinge opening 4 Push upwards on the backdoor until it clicks into place 82 Camera Housing PREVENTING WATER DAMAGE TO YOUR CAMERA The rubber seal that lines the camera housing forms a waterproof barrier that protects your HEROA Silver in wet and underwater conditions Keep the camera housing s rubber seal clean A single hair or grain of sand can cause a leak and damage your camera After every use in salt water rinse the outside of the camera housing with non salt water and dry Not doing this can eventually cause corrosion of the hinge pin and salt buildup in the seal which can cause failure To clean the se
23. he series 3 Tap a video or photo to open it in full screen view 4 For video tap EJ 5 To return to the thumbnails screen tap 888 6 To exit Playback mode swipe down and then tap XX 52 Playback Mode To Play Back Content When the Camera is in a Housing 1 Power on the camera 2 Press the Power Mode button i9 to cycle to Playback mode 3 Press the Shutter Select button to select Playback 4 Press the Power Mode button 9 to cycle to the thumbnail icon sa In thumbnail preview use the Power Mode button i9 to cycle through the thumbnails 6 Press the Shutter Select button S 1to view a thumbnail 3 PLAYING BACK VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON A COMPUTER For best results playing back your content on a computer visit gopro com getstarted to download the latest GoPro software Be sure your Mac or Windows computer meets these minimum system requirements Windows Mac operating Windows 7 8 x OS X 10 8 or later System Inte Core 2 Duo Intel Intel Dual Core Intel CPU Quad Core i7 or better Quad Core i7 or better recommended recommended 53 Playback Mode Windows Mac Cardibar superis Card included with Graphics Card pp Intel Dual Core Macs OpenGL1 2 or later or better ania 1280 x800 1280 x768 Resolution RAM 4GB 4GB 5400 RPM internal SS internal drive 7200 RPM drive drive 7200 RPM drive or SSD recommended Hard Drive or SSD recomm
24. ic 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 SHE 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 62 Setup Mode ij 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 the memory card is reformatted which deletes every file on the card CAMERA RESET Camera reset returns all settings to their default values This option does not reset the Date Time or your camera s username and wire less password 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 63 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
25. ield of view increased image stability Good for action shots where Ultra Wide A you want to capture as much as possible within the frame Mid range field of view moderate Medium is m image stability 00 Smallest field of view reduced image Narrow stability Reduced distortion Good for capturing content at a distance 34 Nideo 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 fps and below The options for this setting are on default and off 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 l 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
26. ing over the thumbscrew The circular ring acts as aleash 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 86 Frequently Asked Questions 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 requirements 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 Pla
27. ing the definitive moment default and on in fast action sports Note Changes that you make to the Spot Meter setting in Photo mode apply only to photo capture Captures aseries o photos at specified To adjust this setting for video capture adjust the setting in Video mode To adjust this setting for 5 multi shot capture adjust the setting in Multi Shot mode Time Lapse intervals You can use Time Lapse to captu re photos of any activity so you can choose the PROTUNE best ones later For details about Protune settings see Protune Captures a series of photos at specific a intervals and exposure times Use Night 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 Lapse in low light environments such as multi shot capture adjust the setting in Multi Shot mode Night Lapse when capturing the night sky over period oftime For available exposure times and examples of when to use them see Shutter in Multi Shot Settings P PRO TIP For longer exposure times during the day use Night Lapse 42 43 Multi Shot Mode 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 Th
28. ionally 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 Guide included with your camera CE Hom 89
29. l 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 29 Video Mode RESOLUTION FPS AND FOV The HEROA Silver includes the video resolutions listed below Video NTSC Resolution PAL FOV Screen Resolution 4K 15 125 Ultra Wide 3840x2160 16 9 30 25 Ultra Wide f 2 7K 24 24 Medium 2704x1520 16 9 48 48 1440p 30 25 Ultra Wide 920x1440 4 3 24 24 e Ultra Wide 1080p Medium 920x1080 16 9 30 23 Narrow 24 24 60 50 48 48 1080p SuperView 30 25 Ultra Wide 920x1080 16 9 24 24 100 100 960p 60 50 Ultra Wide 280x960 4 3 30 Video Mode Video NTSC A Resolution PAL FOV Screen Resolution 120 120 Ultra Wide 720p 60 50 Medium 1280x720 16 9 30 25 Narrow 100 100 x 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 onthe touch display or press the Settings Tag button i I 31 Video Mode Video Resolution 4K 2 7K 1440p 1080p 1080p SuperView 32
30. mera 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 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 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 to scroll through the thumbnails Note For photo series Burst Time Lapse Night Lapse and Continuous photos the thumbnail displays the first photo in t
31. ncrease power consumption PRO TIP QuikCapture helps maximize battery life For details see QuikCapture in Setup Mode 72 Battery The battery charges to 8096 in approximately one hour and 10096 in approximately two hours when using GoPro s USB compatible Wall or Auto Charger You can also charge the battery outside the camera using the Dual Battery Charger sold separately 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 73 Battery REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM THE CAMERA The HEROA Silver battery is designed to have a tight fit to maximize reliability in high vibration activities To Remove the Battery 1 Open the battery door by 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 Grasp the battery pull tab and remove the battery from the camera 74 Battery BATTERY STORAGE AND 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
32. nd hold the Shutter Select button i9 Your camera automatically powers on and begins capturing Time Lapse photos To Stop Recording Press andrelease the Shutter Select button KO to stop recording and power off the camera 60 Setup Mode e LEDS e 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 A Note The Wireless status light blue is always activated unless you select off for this setting e BEEPS You can set the volume for the sound indicators to be 10096 default 7096 or off C5 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 televisions outside of North America PAL 61 Setup 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 FF AUTO OFF Your camera can be configured to automatically power off after a specif
33. o Video Photo Video Format Video Mode Video Resolution White Balance Wireless Camera Menus Camera Menus I l EBS ee l PS T e EE ong B TI ite alale 20 I l l J e RATE gum o ur EIE 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 i 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 n 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 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
34. ra From the Housing 1 Lift the front of the latch up to disengage it from the camera housing 2 Pivot the latch backward and pull it up to release the backdoor 3 Pull open the housing backdoor and remove the camera 79 Camera Housing To Secure the Camera in the Housing 1 Open the housing and drop the camera into position 2 Make sure the seal around the backdoor is free of debris 3 Close the housing backdoor and squeeze it closed to ensure a good seal 4 Pivot the hinged arm backwards and hook the lip of the latch into the grooved top of the housing backdoor 5 Push the latch down to snap it into place WARNING Always secure the camera in its housing when using the camera in or around water Do not get the camera or the battery wet 80 Camera Housing Your HERO4 Silver camera comes with three types of backdoors Standard Backdoor Skeleton Backdoor and Touch Backdoor The Standard Backdoor makes the housing waterproof to 131 40m Use this door when you need to protect the camera from water dirt sand and other environmental hazards The Touch Backdoor waterproof lets you use the Touch Display and provides waterproof protection to 10 3m NOTICE Touch functions do not work underwater In extreme altitude and temperatures keep housing unlatched until use The Skeleton Backdoor non waterproof provides better sound quality by allowing more sound to reac
35. slide down and hold 57 Setup Mode Setting Brightness Eel Touch Display On Off 58 Description Determines the level of light on the touch display The options for this setting are high default medium and low Turns the touch display on or off when the camera is powered on The options for this setting are on default and off Setup Mode 44 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 Camera is always assumed to be right side up Camera is always assumed to be Down EN upside down ly DEFAULT MODE You can select the capture mode that appears when the camera powers on The options are Video Video Photo Video Looping Single Continuous Night Burst Time Lapse and Night Lapse 59 Setup Mode GB QUIKCAPTURE With QuikCapture you can quickly 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 a
36. started 25 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 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 The camera beeps once and the camera status lights flash while the camera is recording 4 To stop capturing press the Shutter Select button KO 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 For details see Setup Mode 26 Nideo Mode HILIGHT TAGGING You can mark specific moments in your video as they happen 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 Tags are visible during playback in the GoPro
37. sunset dawn dusk twilight night Dawn dusk twilight traffic at night Ferris 2586 9560 IBssc wheel fireworks light painting 20sec Night sky with light 30 sec Night stars Milky Way complete darkness 40 Photo Mode 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 Smaller megapixel values take up less space on the microSD card Note Changes 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 M possible within the frame 7MP Medium 5MP Medium Mid range field of view 41 Photo Mode Multi Shot Mode e SPOT METER Multi Shot mode contains three capture modes Burst Time Lapse and Night Lapse Spot Meter lets you capture photos from a dark space while pointing m the camera into a brighter setting such as when recording the Capture Mode Description outdoors from within a car When Spot Meter is turned on e Captures up to 30 photos in 1 second appears on the camera displays The options for this setting are off Burst default Perfect for captur
38. t mode swipe up i 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 INSERTING REMOVING MICROSD CARDS The HEROA Silver camera is compatible with 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB and 64GB capacity microSD microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards sold separately You must use a microSD card with a Class 10 or a UHS 1 rating For a list of the recommended SD 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 the front of the camera E When fully inserted the car
39. 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 XX toclose the settings menu The Continuous icon ay appears in the upper left on your camera displays 2 Press and hold the Shutter Select button The camera beeps and the camera status lights flash repeatedly 3 To stop capturing release the Shutter Select button i9 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 i9 Press and hold the Power Mode button i9 to capture a photo every 5 seconds 38 Photo Mode PHC ETTINGS 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 onthe touch display or press the Settings Tag button e 39 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 Sunrise
40. ur camera is on press the Touch Display Sleep Wake button LJ to dim your screen when itis notin use Camera Displays Gestures Use these gestures to navigate the touch display Camera Displays Jo Swipe Left Display camera modes jo nc Swipe Up from Bottom Edge Open the settings menu for the current mode le gt Swipe Left Right d Display gallery images Playback mode f Double Tap d Change FOV in preview mode f A Press for Two Seconds d O Lock the touch display Lock setting must be on 4 T O Swipe Up Down q Move through settings lists f A Tap d Q Selectan item turn a setting on off o Swipe Down from Top Edge Close the settings menu on Camera Icons Camera Icons Auto Low Light OFF AutoOff Beeps F C Burst Photos Color a Continuous Photos Date Time s Default Mode jj Delete p Exposure Value Compensation FOV Field of View FPS Frames Per Second V Interval SO Limit YEN Ye ral E 2 m amp LEDs Looping Megapixels Multi Shot Mode Night Lapse Night Photo On Screen Display Orientation Photo Mode Playback Mode Protune QuikCapture Rate Setup Mode Hgocsgiugubo p T N Sharpness Shutter Single Photo Spot Meter Time Lapse Touch Display Vide
41. ying a high bitrate HD video file over a low bandwidth USB connection Transfer the file to the computer to play back 87 Frequently Asked Questions 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 NAME OR PASSWORD With the camera powered on press and hold the Settings Tag button Two seconds later press and release the Power Mode button Q1 Release the Settings Tag button 1 From the Wi Fi reset menu select Reset 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 This option does not reset the Date Time or your camera s username and wireless password POWERED OFF MY GOPRO BUT THE BLUE LIGHTS ARE STILL BLINKING The blue lights indicate that Wireless is on With your camera powered off press and hold the Settings Tag button E forfour seconds to urn off Wireless For more answers to commonly asked questions see gopro com support 88 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 Hero logo BacPac Protune SuperView and Wear It Mount It Love It are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro Inc in the US and internat
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