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  • Page 1 Regulatory Model Number SPBL1...
  • Page 2 Join the GoPro Movement facebook.com/GoPro youtube.com/GoPro twitter.com/GoPro instagram.com/GoPro...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Meet Your Regulatory Model Number SPBL1 Transferring Your Media Setting Up Your Camera Setting Your Preferences Getting to Know Your GoPro Important Messages Customizing Your GoPro Resetting Your Camera Using QuikCapture Mounting Your GoPro Adding HiLight Tags Removing the Door...

  • Page 4: Meet Your Regulatory Model Number Spbl1

    8. USB-C Port 3. Door Latch 13. Touch Screen 9. Microphone 4. Status Light 14. Removable Lens 10. Folding Fingers 5. Front Screen Learn how to use the accessories that came with your GoPro. Mounting Your GoPro (starting page 98).

  • Page 5: Setting Up Your Camera

    Battery (Regulatory Model Number SPBL1) with your new GoPro. • microSD, microSDHC™, or microSDXC™ Although older GoPro and non-GoPro batteries may fit in your Regulatory Model Number SPBL1, they will greatly limit your camera’s • Class 10 or UHS-I rating performance.
  • Page 6 It takes about 2 hours for the battery to fully charge. The camera status light will turn off when it’s done. To learn more, see Battery Information (page 106). PRO TIP: For the fastest charging, use the GoPro Supercharger (sold separately).
  • Page 7 1. Visit gopro.com/update. 6. Press the door hinge to ensure a tight seal. 2. Choose Regulatory Model Number SPBL1 from the list of cameras. 3. Select Update your camera manually and follow the instructions. PRO TIP: Want to know what software version you’re using? Here’s where you can find out.

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Gopro

    Swipe Up From the Edge of the Screen See the last photo or video you captured and access the Media Gallery. WARNING: Use caution when using your GoPro and its mounts and accessories. Always be aware of your surroundings to avoid injuring yourself and others.
  • Page 9 Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro CAPTURE MODES Your GoPro has three main capture modes. Press and Hold the Capture Screen Turn on and adjust Exposure Control. Press and Hold Any Back Arrow Skip back to the main capture, Media Gallery, VIDEO or Dashboard screen.
  • Page 10 FRONT SCREEN 1. Simply press the Shutter button to start recording. Regulatory Model Number SPBL1’s new front LCD screen features a live view from the lens (perfect for self capture), plus up-to-the-second camera info. 1. Current Mode (Video, Photo, or Time Lapse) 2.
  • Page 11 5. Battery Status Heads Up: The capture settings are not available when you turn your GoPro to take portrait shots. Be sure to choose the settings you want VIDEO before rotating your camera.
  • Page 12 Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro CUSTOMIZING THE PRESETS The on-screen instructions will give you a rundown of your options. You can change the settings in your presets with just a few taps. 1. With your camera in portrait orientation, tap next to the preset you want to adjust.
  • Page 13 Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro RESTORING PRESETS TO THEIR ORIGINAL SETTINGS 4. Tap to save your changes and return to the presets screen. You can go back to your presets’ original settings anytime. 1. Tap...

  • Page 14: Customizing Your Gopro

    Customizing Your GoPro NAVIGATING WITH THE BUTTONS Regulatory Model Number SPBL1 is the most customizable GoPro ever. It lets you create your own presets and personalize your screen for instant Although your GoPro is waterproof, the touch screen won’t work under access to the settings you use the most.
  • Page 15 Customizing Your GoPro Customizing Your GoPro The on-screen instructions will give you a rundown of your options. 4. Choose an icon and name for your preset. For details on all settings, see Tech Specs (starting page 110). Scroll down for the more advanced settings.
  • Page 16 Customizing Your GoPro Customizing Your GoPro DELETING YOUR PRESET SUGGESTED SETTINGS Here are some of the best modes and settings for capturing your 1. Tap favorite activities. Try them as starting points for your presets, and then experiment to find what works best for you.
  • Page 17 Customizing Your GoPro Customizing Your GoPro PERSONALIZING YOUR ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS Activity Video Photo On-screen shortcuts give you quick one-tap access to your camera’s capture settings. Each mode has its own default shortcuts, but you can • 1440p60, Wide Lens • Time Lapse Photo change them to the settings that you use most.
  • Page 18 Customizing Your GoPro Customizing Your GoPro 3. Tap where you’d like to put your new shortcut. 5. Tap to save your changes and return to the presets screen. ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS STANDARD Lower Left Lower Right Upper Left ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS Lens...

  • Page 19: Using Quikcapture

    Using QuikCapture Using QuikCapture QuikCapture is the fastest and easiest way to power on your GoPro TAKING TIME LAPSE WITH QUIKCAPTURE and get the shot. All it takes is the push of the Shutter button. 1. With your camera off, press and hold the Shutter button until your camera turns on (about 3 seconds).

  • Page 20: Adding Hilight Tags

    Swipe down to access the Dashboard. 1. Turn your camera to the orientation you want. PRO TIP: The GoPro app looks for HiLight Tags when it creates videos. This helps to ensure that favorite moments are included in your stories.

  • Page 21: Recording Video

    Recording Video Recording Video Your GoPro comes loaded with four video presets. Each has its own ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS specialty. Once you’ve chosen your preset, press the Shutter button The video presets feature four default shortcuts, but you can swap them out with any shortcuts you’d like.
  • Page 22 1. Tap before you start recording. Digital Lenses Changing digital lenses on your GoPro is just like switching out the lenses on an old-school camera. They affect the field of view, the cropping, and the fisheye effect in your shot.
  • Page 23 Recording Video Recording Video HyperSmooth Boost Touch Zoom Use HyperSmooth Boost to maximize video stabilization when the terrain Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action. gets rough. 1. Tap 1. Tap before you start recording. 2H:11 100% 100% 2H:11...

  • Page 24: Video Settings

    Video Settings Video Settings Slo-Mo Here’s a breakdown of the video settings. Tap the and then the setting These high-frame rate settings let you slow your footage down to 8x or to make changes. 4x normal speed during playback. Set the resolution to 1080p and frame rate to 240 fps for 8x super slow motion.

  • Page 25: Taking Photos

    Video Settings Taking Photos INTERVAL (LOOPING) Your GoPro has four Photo presets. Simply choose the type of photo Choose how long your GoPro records before looping back to record over you want and press the Shutter button to get the shot. All photos the start of the video.
  • Page 26 Taking Photos Taking Photos ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS 2. Choose 3 seconds (great for selfies) or 10 seconds (great for The photo presets feature four default shortcuts, but you can swap them group shots). out with any shortcuts you’d like. To learn more, see Personalizing Your On-Screen Shortcuts (page 33).
  • Page 27 Output Digital lenses affect the field of view, the cropping, and the fisheye effect Regulatory Model Number SPBL1 lets you decide how your photos are in your photo. Switch them up to see what works best for your shot. processed and saved. Photo mode (shooting one photo at a time) gives you the most options.
  • Page 28 Taking Photos Taking Photos Touch Zoom 1. Tap Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action. 1. Tap 999+ 100% 100% 999+ 100% 100% Photo Wide Photo Wide 2. Scroll through the options on the right, and then tap the one that you want.

  • Page 29: Photo Settings

    Photo Settings Photo Settings TIMER Here’s an overview of the available photo settings. Tap the to access Set up a 3- or 10-second timer for your photo. the settings menu, and then tap the setting itself to make changes. ZOOM Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action.

  • Page 30: Capturing Time Lapse

    Time Lapse turns long events into short shareable videos by taking a ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS frame of video at set intervals. Your GoPro has three Time Lapse presets. The time lapse presets include two default shortcuts, but you can swap All you have to do is press the Shutter button them out with any shortcuts you’d like.
  • Page 31 Capturing Time Lapse Capturing Time Lapse 2. Scroll through the options to see a live preview of each option, USING TOUCH ZOOM and then tap the one that you want. Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action. 1.

  • Page 32: Time Lapse Settings

    Set your video speed. Choose a lower speed (2x or 5x) for short activities TIME LAPSE TIMEWARP or higher speeds (10x, 15x, or 30x) for longer activities. Leave speed on TimeWarp Auto (default) to let your GoPro automatically adjust the speed based Resolution Lens Speed 1080 | Auto | Wide...

  • Page 33: Live Streaming

    OUTPUT (TIME LAPSE PHOTO, NIGHT LAPSE PHOTO) SETTING UP A LIVE STREAM Save your photos as standard .jpg or RAW files. 1. Connect to the GoPro app. For details, see Connecting to the GoPro (page 78). To learn more, see RAW Format (page 125).

  • Page 34: Exposure Control

    Exposure Control Exposure Control Regulatory Model Number SPBL1 scans the entire scene to choose the SETTING EXPOSURE CONTROL USING LOCKED EXPOSURE exposure level for your shot. Exposure Control lets you decide if only a With this option, your camera locks the exposure until you cancel it.

  • Page 35: Connecting To An External Microphone

    You can use an external microphone with the Media Mod (Regulatory Exposure Control is automatically turned off when you switch capture Model Number SPBL1), sold separately, to enhance the audio in your modes or restart your camera. It can also be turned off manually.

  • Page 36: Controlling Your Gopro With Your Voice

    These commands let you switch modes on the fly. If you just recorded 1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard. a video, you can say, “GoPro, take a photo” to snap a photo without 2. Tap to turn Voice Control on or off.
  • Page 37 TURNING ON YOUR GOPRO WITH YOUR VOICE Use these commands to switch capture modes on the go. Then say, With this setting, your GoPro will turn on and respond to voice commands “GoPro, capture” or press the Shutter button to get the shot.

  • Page 38: Playing Back Your Media

    Playing Back Your Media Playing Back Your Media Swipe up to see the last video, photo, or burst you took. Swipe left and Adjust the playback volume right to flip through the other files on your SD card. Go to the previous or next photo in a burst or group of continuous photos 0:00 / 1:14 Heads Up: The playback options will vary based on the type of media...
  • Page 39 SD card. 1. From the playback screen, tap PRO TIP: Use the GoPro app to grab still photos from videos, create 2. Swipe up to scroll through your media. short shareable videos from full-length footage, save media to your 3.

  • Page 40: Connecting To Other Devices

    To learn more, see Creating a Video Story (page 80). Your GoPro is set to use the 5GHz Wi-Fi band (the fastest available) when connecting to other mobile devices. After the First Time After you’ve connected once, you can start connecting through your Change the Wi-Fi band to 2.4GHz if your device or region does not...

  • Page 41: Transferring Your Media

    5. Save the story or share it with your friends, family, and followers. Finding the Best Shots Be sure to mark your best shots with HiLight Tags. The GoPro app looks for tags when it creates videos. This helps ensure that favorite moments are included in your stories.
  • Page 42 Transfer your media to the cloud without waiting for your camera to fully to the cloud where you can view, edit, and share it from any device. charge. (Your GoPro must still be connected to a power outlet, and Auto Upload must be off.) 1.

  • Page 43: Setting Your Preferences

    Manage your Auto Upload settings, set up your wireless network, and more. Camera Beeps 1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard. 2. Tap Preferences > GoPro PLUS. QuikCapture Heads Up: GoPro PLUS will be available in your Preferences after you’ve Screen Lock signed up. Grid Orientation Lock...
  • Page 44 Setting Your Preferences Setting Your Preferences CHANGING PREFERENCES Preferences let you set up your GoPro any way you want. 08:25 PM 10/06/19 CONNECTIONS Preferences Set all of your GoPro’s wireless connections. Wireless Connections Turn your camera’s wireless connections on and off.
  • Page 45 Dashboard. Choose your Voice Control settings and see all of the available Default Preset commands. Set the preset your GoPro captures in when you turn it on using the Voice Control Mode button . This setting does not affect QuikCapture.
  • Page 46 Turn on GPS to track your speed, distance, and more. Add performance stickers in the GoPro app to show how fast, far, and high you were going in your videos. For more information and mobile device compatibility, check out gopro.com/telemetry.
  • Page 47 Reset Camera Tips Battery Info See all of the camera tips from the beginning. Check your battery’s health here. Be sure to use the GoPro Rechargeable Factory Reset Battery (Regulatory Model Number SPBL1). Using an older GoPro battery Restore all of your camera’s settings and clear all connections.

  • Page 48: Important Messages

    Heads Up: The operating ambient temperature range of your move or delete some files if you want to keep recording. Regulatory Model Number SPBL1 is 14° F ~ 95° F (10° C ~ 35° C). High BATTERY LOW, POWERING OFF...

  • Page 49: Resetting Your Camera

    This will restore all of your camera’s original settings, clear all device for 10 seconds. This will restart your camera. There will be no changes connections, and deregister your camera from GoPro PLUS. This is useful to your settings. if you’re giving your camera to a friend and want to completely reset it to its original state.

  • Page 50: Mounting Your Gopro

    Mounting Your GoPro USING THE MOUNTING FINGERS Depending on the mount you’re using, you’ll either use a mounting buckle or attach your GoPro directly to the mount itself. Using the Adhesive Mounts (page 101) for tips on using adhesive mounts.
  • Page 51 WARNING: To avoid injury, do not use a tether when mounting your camera on a helmet. Do not mount the camera directly on skis or snowboards. For more information about mounts, visit gopro.com.

  • Page 52: Removing The Door

    2. Gently force the door open until it snaps off. USING YOUR GOPRO IN + AROUND WATER Regulatory Model Number SPBL1 is waterproof to 33ft (10m) with the door locked. You won’t need an additional housing before diving in. The touch screen was designed to work when wet, but you may need to wipe it off if it has trouble sensing your commands.

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    • Before closing the door, be sure the seal is free of debris. Use a cloth to clean the seal if needed. • Make sure your GoPro is dry and clean before opening the door. Rinse your camera with fresh water and dry it with a cloth if needed.

  • Page 54: Battery Information

    • Turn off GPS. • Turn off Wireless Connections. BATTERY STORAGE + HANDLING • Use these settings: Regulatory Model Number SPBL1 is full of sensitive components, including • QuikCapture (page 36) the battery. Avoid exposing your camera to very hot or cold temperatures.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    (page 96). your camera if it’s been damaged—for example, if cracked, punctured, or harmed by water. Disassembling or puncturing MY GOPRO WON’T RESPOND WHEN I PRESS A BUTTON the integrated battery can cause an explosion or fire. Restarting Your GoPro (page 96).

  • Page 56: Tech Specs: Video

    Tech Specs: Video Tech Specs: Video VIDEO RESOLUTION (RES) Video Resolution Description Video resolution refers to the number of horizontal lines used in each frame of video. A 1080p video is made up of 1080 horizontal lines, each Tall 4:3 aspect ratio fits more into the frame than with a width of 1920 pixels.
  • Page 57 Tech Specs: Video Tech Specs: Video This chart compares the frame size of each resolution: FRAMES PER SECOND (FPS) Frames per second refers to the number of frames captured in each 4K 4:3 second of video. Higher fps values (60, 120, or 240) are better at capturing fast-action shots.
  • Page 58 Aspect ratio refers to the width and height of an image. Digital lenses let you choose how much of the scene is captured by your Regulatory Model Number SPBL1 captures videos and photos in two camera. The different lenses also affect the zoom level and the fisheye aspect ratios.
  • Page 59 Tech Specs: Video Tech Specs: Video REGULATORY MODEL NUMBER SPBL1 VIDEO SETTINGS Video Here’s a rundown of your camera’s video resolutions along with available Digital Screen Aspect Resolution (60Hz/ fps, lenses, and aspect ratio for each. Lenses Resolution Ratio (RES)
  • Page 60 If heat’s a problem, try recording shorter videos. Also limit use of features Boost Maximum video stabilization with tight cropping. that take a lot of power, such as the GoPro app. The GoPro Smart Remote (sold separately) can control your GoPro while using less energy. Stronger video stabilization with minimal High cropping (Wide lens is cropped by 10%).

  • Page 61: Tech Specs: Photo

    Enhances photos by boosting the details and contrast only where it’s needed. LOOPING INTERVAL You can set your GoPro to record 5 (default), 20, 60, or 120 minute loops. Multi-Frame Noise Reduction It can also be set to Max, which will record until your SD card is full before Automatically combines multiple shots into a single photo with less looping back to record over the start of the video.
  • Page 62 Tech Specs: Photo Tech Specs: Photo Turning On SuperPhoto SHUTTER SPEED (NIGHT + NIGHT LAPSE PHOTO) SuperPhoto is off by default. Here’s how to turn it on. Shutter speed lets you decide how long your camera’s shutter stays open in Night and Night Lapse Photo modes. Here are your options, plus tips on 1.
  • Page 63 When this setting is turned on, all photos are saved as a .jpg image (for camera. They also affect the zoom level and fisheye effect in your shot. viewing on your camera or sharing with the GoPro app) and a .gpr file. There are three lens options for photos: The .gpr file is based on the Adobe...

  • Page 64: Tech Specs: Time Lapse

    VIDEO RESOLUTION (TIMEWARP, TIME LAPSE VIDEO) You can increase TimeWarp video speed up to 30x to turn longer activities Regulatory Model Number SPBL1 shoots TimeWarp and Time Lapse Video into shareable moments. The default setting is Auto, which automatically in four resolutions. Here are all of your options: sets the speed for you.
  • Page 65 Tech Specs: Time Lapse Tech Specs: Time Lapse TIME LAPSE INTERVAL Time Lapse Video Recording Time The Interval sets how often your camera takes a shot in Time Lapse Video Use this chart to determine the length of your videos. For example, and Time Lapse Photo modes.

  • Page 66: Tech Specs: Protune

    NIGHT LAPSE INTERVAL Protune unlocks your camera’s full creative potential by giving you manual Choose how often your GoPro snaps a shot in Night Lapse mode. Night control of advanced settings, including Color, White Balance, and Shutter Lapse intervals are Auto; 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 seconds; and 1, 2, 5, 30, Speed.
  • Page 67 PRO TIP: To lock the ISO at a specific value, set ISO Minimum and ISO Maximum to the same values. You can also choose Auto to let your GoPro set the White Balance or the Native setting to create a minimally color-corrected file that allows for...
  • Page 68 Tech Specs: Protune Tech Specs: Protune SHUTTER EXPOSURE VALUE COMPENSATION (EV COMP) The Protune Shutter setting only applies to the Video, Photo, and Exposure Value Compensation affects the brightness of your photos and LiveBurst modes. This setting determines how long the shutter stays videos.
  • Page 69 Tech Specs: Protune Tech Specs: Protune SHARPNESS RAW AUDIO Sharpness controls the quality of details captured in your video footage This setting creates a separate .wav file for your video, in addition to the or photos. Options for this setting are High (default), Medium, and Low. standard .mp4 audio track.

  • Page 70: Customer Support

    Tech Specs: Protune Customer Support WIND-NOISE REDUCTION GoPro is dedicated to providing the best possible service. To reach GoPro Your Regulatory Model Number SPBL1 uses three microphones to capture Customer Support, visit gopro.com/help. sound while recording video. You can customize how they’re used based on conditions where you’re shooting and the type of sound you want...

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