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GoPro HERO4 SILVER User Manual

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Pour télécharger ce manuel de l’utilisateur dans une autre langue, rendez-vous sur gopro.com/support. Wenn Sie dieses Benutzerhandbuch in einer anderen Sprache / Join the GoPro Movement herunterladen möchten, besuchen Sie gopro.com/support. Per scaricare questo manuale utente in un’altra lingua, visita gopro.com/support.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Customer Support Camera Icons Trademarks Camera Menus Regulatory Information Camera Modes Navigating Settings Menus Video Mode Photo Mode Multi-Shot Mode Playback Mode Setup Mode Connecting to the GoPro App Transferring Files to a Computer Protune ™ Battery Important Messages Camera Housing...

  • Page 4: The Basics

    / The Basics / The Basics 1. Camera Status Light (red) 7. microSD Card Slot 10. Microphone (microSD card not included) 2. Shutter/Select Button [ 11. HERO Port 8. Mini-USB Port 3. Wireless Status Light (blue) 12. Touch Display (supports composite A/C 4.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    NOTICE: Using a wall charger other than a GoPro Wall Charger can damage the GoPro battery. Only use chargers marked: output 5V 1A. If you do not know the voltage and current of your charger, use 2.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 / Getting Started INSERTING + REMOVING MICROSD CARDS To Remove the microSD Card: The HERO4 Silver camera is compatible with 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB Place your fingernail against and 64GB capacity microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC memory the edge of the memory card cards (sold separately).

  • Page 8: Camera Displays

    / Camera Displays / Camera Displays TOUCH DISPLAY Your HERO4 Silver features a status screen on the front of the camera The integrated touch display on the back of the camera lets you control and a larger touch display on the back.
  • Page 9 / Camera Displays / Camera Displays Swipe left/right Double tap Press + hold Gestures Use these gestures to navigate the touch display: Swipe left Swipe down Swipe Left/Right Press for 3 sec Slide down and hold Swipe up/down Display gallery images (Playback mode). Swipe left/right Double tap Press + hold...

  • Page 10: Camera Icons

    / Camera Icons / Camera Icons Auto Low Light LEDs Sharpness Auto Off Looping Shutter Beeps Megapixels Single Photo Burst Photos Multi-Shot Mode Spot Meter Color Night Lapse Time Lapse Continuous Photos Night Photo Touch Display Date/Time On-Screen Display Video Default Mode Orientation Video + Photo...

  • Page 11: Camera Menus

    / Camera Menus / Camera Menus Camera Reset...

  • Page 12: Camera Modes

    / Camera Modes / Navigating Settings Menus The HERO4 Silver features several camera modes. Swipe left on the Each camera mode has its own settings menu. With your HERO4 touch display, or press the Power/Mode button [ ] repeatedly to Silver, you can navigate the settings menus using the touch display or cycle through the modes.

  • Page 13: Video Mode

    ™ when you move to another screen. PRO TIP: Easily create epic GoPro-style videos using free GoPro software. Learn more and download this software at gopro.com/getstarted. 5. To go back to the previous screen or exit the settings menu, press...
  • Page 14 4. To stop capturing, press the Shutter/Select button [ ]. The You can add tags with your camera, the GoPro App, or the Smart camera status lights flash three times and the camera beeps Remote (sold separately). Tags are visible during playback in the three times.
  • Page 15 When viewing this content on a computer, you see separate frame. files for each time segment. Use GoPro software to combine the files into a longer video. Video + Photo Intervals Available intervals for Video + Photo range from 5-60 seconds.
  • Page 16 / Video Mode / Video Mode RESOLUTION, FPS AND FOV Video NTSC/ Screen Resolution The HERO4 Silver includes the video resolutions listed below. Resolution 120/120 Ultra Wide, Video NTSC/ Screen Resolution 720p 60/50 Medium, 1280x720, 16:9 Resolution 30/25 Narrow 15/12.5...
  • Page 17 / Video Mode / Video Mode Video Resolution Best Use Video Resolution Best Use Stunning high-resolution video with Use for body-mounted shots and when professional low-light performance. 8MP slow motion is desired. Provides large 960p stills available from video. Recommended viewing area and smooth results for high for tripod or fixed position shots.
  • Page 18 / Video Mode / Video Mode Best Use LOW LIGHT Largest field of view, increased image Auto Low Light allows you to shoot in low-light environments or stability. Good for action shots where when quickly transitioning in and out of low-light conditions. The Ultra Wide you want to capture as much as possible camera automatically adjusts fps to achieve the optimal exposure...

  • Page 19: Photo Mode

    / Photo Mode / Photo Mode Photo mode contains three capture modes: Single, Continuous CAPTURING A SINGLE OR NIGHT PHOTO and Night. 1. Swipe left to display the camera modes, and then tap the middle icon in the upper row (Photo mode). Capture Mode Description 2.
  • Page 20 / Photo Mode / Photo Mode CAPTURING CONTINUOUS PHOTOS PHOTO SETTINGS Three capture modes are available for Photo mode: Single, 1. Select Continuous mode: Continuous and Night. The capture mode that you select determines a. Swipe left to display the camera modes, and then tap the the Photo settings that appear in the rest of the menu.
  • Page 21 (up to 2 seconds), 2, 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 seconds. The MEGAPIXELS default setting is auto. The HERO4 Silver captures photos at 12MP, 7MP or 5MP. Smaller Settings Examples megapixel values take up less space on the microSD card.

  • Page 22: Multi-Shot Mode

    / Photo Mode / Multi-Shot Mode Multi-Shot mode contains three capture modes: Burst, Time Lapse SPOT METER and Night Lapse. Spot Meter lets you capture photos from a dark space while pointing Capture Mode Description the camera into a brighter setting, such as when recording the Captures up to 30 photos in 1 second.
  • Page 23 / Multi-Shot Mode / Multi-Shot Mode CAPTURING TIME LAPSE OR NIGHT LAPSE PHOTOS CAPTURING BURST PHOTOS 1. Select the desired capture mode (Time Lapse or Night Lapse): 1. Select Burst mode: a. Swipe left to display the camera modes, and then tap the a.
  • Page 24 / 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 capture mode that you select determines Rate applies only to Burst. Photos can be captured at the following rates: the Multi-Shot settings that appear in the rest of the menu.
  • Page 25 / Multi-Shot Mode / Multi-Shot Mode SHUTTER INTERVAL Shutter applies only to Night Photo and Night Lapse and determines Interval applies only to Time Lapse and Night Lapse. Interval determines the amount of time that the shutter is open. The options for this the amount of time that passes between each captured frame.
  • Page 26 / Multi-Shot Mode MEGAPIXELS SPOT METER The HERO4 Silver captures photos at 12MP, 7MP or 5MP. Smaller Spot Meter lets you capture photos from a dark space while pointing megapixel values take up less space on the microSD card. the camera into a brighter setting, such as when recording the outdoors from within a car.

  • Page 27: Playback Mode

    ] to cycle PLAYING BACK VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON YOUR HERO4 SILVER through the thumbnails. With the HERO4 Silver touch display, you can play back your videos 6. Press the Shutter/Select button [ ] to view a thumbnail. and photos directly on your camera.
  • Page 28 Note: HDMI playback depends on the resolution of the device, and is certified up to 1080p. PLAYING BACK CONTENT ON A SMARTPHONE/TABLET To Play Back Content on Your Computer: 1. Connect your camera to the GoPro App. For details, see 1. Download the latest GoPro software from gopro.com/getstarted. Connecting to the GoPro App.

  • Page 29: Setup Mode

    Description to wake it, press the Touch Display Sleep/ Off (default) Wake button [ Camera connects to the GoPro App. For Lets you use gestures to lock and unlock the GoPro App instructions on connecting to this app, see touch display. The options for this setting are Connecting to the GoPro App.
  • Page 30 / Setup Mode / Setup Mode Setting Description ORIENTATION Determines the level of light on the touch If you mount your camera upside down, you might have to rotate the display. The options for this setting are high Brightness files during editing. This setting eliminates the need to flip your video (default), medium and low.
  • Page 31 (none). The default setting is 4. Note: QuikCapture is disabled when the camera is connected to the remote or the GoPro App. Note: The Wireless status light (blue) is always activated unless you select off for this setting.
  • Page 32 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...

  • Page 33: Connecting To The Gopro App

    / Connecting to the GoPro App / Transferring Files to a Computer The GoPro App lets you control your camera remotely using a To play back your video and photos on a computer, you must first smartphone or tablet. Features include full camera control, live transfer these files to a computer.

  • Page 34: Protune

    Automatically adjusts the color tone based Auto (default) Protune is compatible with professional color correction tools, GoPro on the environmental conditions software and other video and photo editing software. Warm light (incandescent or sunrise/...
  • Page 35 Color Setting Resulting Color Profile Image noise refers to the degree of graininess in the image. GoPro Color Provides GoPro color-corrected profile (same Protune for Video ISO Limit (default) great color as when Protune is turned off). Provides neutral color profile that can be...
  • Page 36 / Protune / Protune Protune for Photo ISO Limit EXPOSURE VALUE COMPENSATION (EV COMP) Setting Lighting Condition/Resulting Quality Exposure Value Compensation affects the brightness of your video or Darker photo in very low light, increased photo. Adjusting this setting can improve image quality when shooting 800 (default) image noise in environments with contrasting lighting conditions.

  • Page 37: Battery

    You can also charge the battery outside the camera using the Dual To maximize battery life, close the GoPro App. To maximize battery life Battery Charger (sold separately). when shooting longer-duration activities, turn off the touch display.
  • Page 38 / Battery REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM THE CAMERA BATTERY STORAGE AND HANDLING The HERO4 Silver battery is designed to have a tight fit to maximize The camera contains sensitive components, including the battery. reliability in high-vibration activities. Avoid exposing your camera and battery to very cold or very hot temperatures.

  • Page 39: Important Messages

    / Battery / Important Messages BATTERY DISPOSAL MICROSD CARD MESSAGES Most rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are classified as non-hazardous No card present. The camera requires a waste and are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream. NO SD microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC card Many localities have laws in place requiring battery recycling.

  • Page 40: Camera Housing

    Slim housing closed Swapping housing doors / Important Messages / Camera Housing FILE REPAIR ICON ASSEMBLING THE CAMERA HOUSING To Remove the Camera From the Housing: If you see the File Repair icon on the camera displays, 1. Lift the front of the latch up to disengage it from the camera housing. your last video file was corrupted during recording.
  • Page 41 / Camera Housing / Camera Housing Your HERO4 Silver camera comes with three types of backdoors: To Secure the Camera in the Housing: Standard Backdoor, Skeleton Backdoor and Touch Backdoor. 1. Open the housing and drop the camera into position.
  • Page 42 SWAPPING BACKDOORS Keep the camera housing’s rubber seal clean. A single hair or grain You can switch the backdoor of your HERO4 Silver camera to suit your of sand can cause a leak and damage your camera. mb Screw + Slim housing = Complete Unit activity and shooting conditions.

  • Page 43: Using The Mounts

    / Using the Mounts ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA TO MOUNTS MOUNTING GUIDELINES To attach your HERO4 Silver camera to a mount, you need a Quick Follow these guidelines when attaching mounts: Release Buckle, thumb screw or hardware depending on the mount •...

  • Page 44: Frequently Asked Questions

    If you are using the HERO4 Black in high-impact sports such as 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 surfing or skiing where significant impact might occur, use the locking or Auto Charger.

  • Page 45: Customer Support

    I WANT TO RESET MY GOPRO SETTINGS TO THE DEFAULTS In Setup mode, select Camera Reset. This option does not reset the GoPro, HERO, the GoPro logo, the GoPro Be a Hero logo, BacPac, Date/Time or your camera’s username and wireless password.

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