Gopro Hero 4 Black Quick Start Manual

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QUICK START GUIDE

Download the User Manual at

gopro.com/support

Congratulations on your new HERO4 Black camera. This Quick Start

Guide will show you the basics of capturing life’s most incredible

moments with your GoPro.

To learn more, download the User Manual at gopro.com/support.

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/ Hello

When using your GoPro camera as part of your active lifestyle, always be

aware of your surroundings to avoid injury to yourself and others, and to

prevent damage to your camera.

Before using your GoPro camera, please read carefully all

the safety precautions in the Important Product + Safety

Information Guide included with your camera.

Shutter/Select Button [ ]

Camera Status Screen

Wireless Status Light (blue)

Camera Status Light (red)

Settings/Tag Button [ ]

Power/Mode Button [ ]

/ The Basics/ Getting Started

STEP 1

Remove the camera from

the housing.

STEP 2

Remove the camera side

door and insert a microSD

card (sold separately).

(Requires a Class 10 or UHS-1 card.

For a list of the recommended SD cards,

visit gopro.com/support.)

STEP 3

Open the battery door and insert

the battery.

STEP 4

Charge the battery using the

included USB cable.

POWERING CAMERA ON AND OFF

To Power On:

Press the Power/Mode button [ ].

To Power Off:

Press and hold the Power/Mode

button [ ] for two seconds.

/ Capturing Video and Photos

Select your camera mode, then press the Shutter/Select button [ ] to

start/stop recording or take a photo.

QUIKCAPTURE

When the camera is off and

QuikCapture is enabled, you can

turn the camera on and immediately

begin capturing video or Time Lapse

photos just by pressing the Shutter/

Select [ ] button. Press once

for video, press and hold for two

seconds for Time Lapse photos.

Press again to stop recording and

power off the camera. You can turn

QuikCapture on/off in Setup mode.

HILIGHT TAG

Press the Settings/Tag button

[ ] to tag key moments while

recording video. HiLight Tags

help you quickly find the highlights

later for easy play back, editing

and sharing.

*Playback only appears when the camera is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac (sold separately).

/ Selecting Camera Modes

2. If necessary, select a different capture mode:

a. Press the Settings/Tag button [ ] to open the settings menu.

b. Press the Shutter/Select button [ ] repeatedly until you get to

the desired capture mode.

c. Press the Settings/Tag button [ ] to close the settings menu.

1. Press the Power/Mode button [ ] repeatedly to cycle through the

camera modes.

Camera Modes Description

Video Video, Video + Photo, Video Looping

Photo Single, Night, Continuous

Multi-Shot Burst, Time Lapse, Night Lapse

Playback* Play back content on a TV or LCD

Touch BacPac™

Setup Adjust general camera settings

/ Adjusting Camera Settings

1. Press the Power/Mode button [ ] to cycle to your desired mode.

2. Press the Settings/Tag button [ ] to enter the Settings menu

for that mode.

3. Press the Power/Mode button [ ] to cycle through the options.

4. Press the Shutter/Select button [ ] to select your desired option.

5. Press the Settings/Tag button [ ] to exit the settings menu.

To learn more about settings, download the User Manual at

gopro.com/support

Camera

Reset

SIDE MOUNTING

VERTICAL MOUNTING

/ Mounting Your Camera

SURFBOARD MOUNTING*

*Surfboard mounts are included with HERO4 Black/Surf only.

To learn more about mounting your camera, visit gopro.com/support.

/ Mounting Your Camera

FL AT SURFACE MOUNTING

CURVED SURFACE MOUNTING

Mount your GoPro to helmets, gear and more with the included Curved +

Flat Adhesive Mounts and hardware.

APPLYING + REMOVING ADHESIVE MOUNTS

Apply adhesive mounts to clean, smooth surfaces at room temperature

only, at least 24 hours before use. To remove, heat with a hair dryer then

peel off mount.

/ Housing Backdoors / Swapping Backdoors

Your HERO4 Black camera comes with two backdoors, each designed for

different uses and environments.

STANDARD BACKDOOR

Provides waterproof protection to 131’ (40m).

Use when shooting under water or in wet, damp

or dirty conditions.

SKELETON BACKDOOR

Not waterproof—use in dry, dirt-free environments

only. Enables enhanced audio capture during

low-speed activities.

STEP 1

Open the housing so the backdoor

hangs downward.

STEP 2

Pull down on the backdoor until it

snaps free from the hinge.

STEP 3

Align the new backdoor with

the hinge.

STEP 4

Push up on the backdoor until it

clicks into place.

/ Playing Back Videos and Photos

There are several ways to play back your videos and view your photos.

/ Sharing Videos and Photos

There are a few ways to share your videos and photos.

COMPUTER

Connect the camera to your

computer with the included USB

cable to transfer content for playback.

For help accessing your GoPro

content, download the latest GoPro

soware at gopro.com/getstarted.

SMARTPHONE + TABLET

Use the GoPro App to play back

content on your smartphone

or tablet. For more info, see

GoPro App.

COMPUTER

Connect the camera to your

computer with the included USB

cable to transfer content for sharing.

LCD TOUCH BACPAC™

This removable LCD touch screen

seamlessly attaches to the back

of your GoPro, delivering quick

playback of videos and photos

(sold separately).

TV

See your content on the big screen.

Connect your camera to your TV

with a micro HDMI*, composite or

combo cable (sold separately).

SMARTPHONE + TABLET

Use the GoPro App to share videos

and photos by text, email or on your

social networks. For more info, see

GoPro App.

*For video resolutions above 1080p60 fps, HDMI playback may only be supported at 1080p 60 fps.

/ Help and Resources

DOWNLOAD THE USER MANUAL

To learn more about your HERO4 Black camera, download the User

Manual at gopro.com/support.

CAMERA SOFTWARE UPDATES

To get the latest features and best performance from your GoPro,

make sure you’re using the most current camera soware. You can

update your camera soware via the GoPro App or GoPro soware.

For more info, visit gopro.com/getstarted.

TUTORIAL VIDEOS

Watch how-to tutorials and get pro tips + tricks on making the most of

your GoPro products at gopro.com/getstarted.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Need help? Want more info? Find answers to commonly asked questions

and contact Customer Support at gopro.com/support.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

To see the complete list of country certifications, refer to the Important

Product + Safety Information Guide included with your camera.

/ GoPro App

CONTROL. VIEW. SHARE.

The GoPro App lets you control your camera remotely using a smartphone

or tablet. See what your camera sees with live preview. View photos and

play back videos, then share your favorites via email, text, Facebook,

Twitter and more.

TO CONNECT TO THE GOPRO APP

1. Download the GoPro App and open it

on your smartphone or tablet.

2. When the app stops searching,

tap Connect Your Camera.

3. Follow the app’s on-screen

instructions to connect your camera.

The default password is goprohero.

To learn more about the GoPro App, visit

gopro.com/getstarted.