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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 herunterladen möchten, besuchen Sie gopro.com/support. / Join the GoPro Movement 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 The Frame...

  • 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/V 4.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    WARNING: Using a wall charger other than a GoPro Wall Charger can damage the GoPro battery and could result in fire or leakage. Only use chargers marked: output 5V 1A. If you do not know the voltage and current of your charger, use the included USB cable 2.

  • Page 6: 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.
  • Page 7 You must use a microSD card with a minimum rating and lightly press it further into of Class 10 or UHS-I. (For a list of the GoPro-tested microSD cards, the camera. visit gopro.com/support.) GoPro recommends using brand name The card springs out far enough memory cards for maximum reliability in high-vibration activities.

  • 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 up from Swipe left Press for 3 sec Swipe down Swipe right Slide down and hold Swipe up/down bottom edge Gestures Use these gestures to navigate the touch display: Swipe left Swipe down Swipe right Swipe Right Press for 3 sec...

  • Page 10: Camera Icons

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

  • 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

    / Navigating Settings Menus / Video Mode TO NAVIGATE WITH THE CAMERA BUTTONS: Video mode contains four capture modes: Video, Time Lapse Video, Video + Photo and Video Looping. 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 Capture Mode Description...
  • 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).
  • Page 15 / Video Mode / Video Mode VIDEO SETTINGS INTERVAL Four capture modes are available for Video mode: Video, Time Lapse Video, Video + Photo and Video Looping. The capture mode that you The Interval setting applies to Time Lapse Video, Video + Photo and select determines the Video settings that appear in the rest of the menu.
  • Page 16 48/48 1080p Medium, 1920x1080, 16:9 recording. When viewing this content on a computer, you see separate 30/25 Narrow files for each time segment. Use GoPro software to combine the files 24/24 into a longer video. 60/50 48/48 1080p SuperView ™...
  • Page 17 / Video Mode / Video Mode Video NTSC/ Video Resolution Best Use Screen Resolution Resolution Stunning high-resolution video with 120/120 Ultra Wide, professional low-light performance. 8MP 720p 60/50 Medium, 1280x720, 16:9 stills available from video. Recommended 30/25 Narrow for tripod or fixed position shots. 100/100 16:9 resolution video downscales to provide 720p SuperView...
  • Page 18 720p SuperView content is automatically stretched to PRO TIP: Easily create epic GoPro-style videos using free full-screen 16:9 for stunning widescreen GoPro software. Learn more and download this software at playback on your computer or TV.

  • Page 19: Photo Mode

    / Video Mode / Photo Mode Photo mode contains three capture modes: Single, Continuous LOW LIGHT and Night. Auto Low Light allows you to shoot in low-light environments or Capture Mode Description when quickly transitioning in and out of low-light conditions. The Single (default) Captures a single photo.
  • Page 20 / Photo Mode / Photo Mode CAPTURING A SINGLE OR NIGHT PHOTO CAPTURING CONTINUOUS PHOTOS 1. Swipe left to display the camera modes, and then tap the middle 1. Select Continuous mode: icon in the upper row (Photo mode). a. Swipe left to display the camera modes, and then tap the 2.
  • Page 21 / Photo Mode / Photo Mode PHOTO SETTINGS SHUTTER Three capture modes are available for Photo mode: Single, Continuous and Night. The capture mode that you select determines Shutter applies only to Night Photo and Night Lapse and determines the Photo settings that appear in the rest of the menu. the amount of time that the shutter is open.
  • Page 22 The options for this setting are off (default) and on. The HERO4 Silver captures photos at 12MP, 7MP or 5MP. Note: Changes that you make to the Spot Meter setting in Photo mode apply only to photo capture.

  • Page 23: Multi-Shot Mode

    / Multi-Shot Mode / Multi-Shot Mode Multi-Shot mode contains three capture modes: Burst, Time Lapse CAPTURING BURST PHOTOS and Night Lapse. 1. Select Burst mode: a. Swipe left to display the camera modes, and then tap the Capture Mode Description upper right icon (Multi-Shot mode).
  • Page 24 / Multi-Shot Mode / Multi-Shot Mode CAPTURING TIME LAPSE OR NIGHT LAPSE PHOTOS MULTI-SHOT SETTINGS Three capture modes are available for Multi-Shot mode: Burst, Time 1. Select the desired capture mode (Time Lapse or Night Lapse): Lapse and Night Lapse. The capture mode that you select determines a.
  • Page 25 / Multi-Shot Mode / Multi-Shot Mode SHUTTER Shutter applies only to Night Photo and Night Lapse and determines Rate applies only to Burst. Photos can be captured at the following rates: the amount of time that the shutter is open. The options for this 3 photos in 1 second setting are auto, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 seconds.
  • Page 26 INTERVAL Interval applies only to Time Lapse and Night Lapse. Interval determines The HERO4 Silver captures photos at 12MP, 7MP or 5MP. the amount of time that passes between each captured frame. Note: Changes that you make to the Megapixels setting in Multi-Shot mode apply only to multi-shot capture.

  • Page 27: Playback Mode

    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 With the HERO4 Silver touch display, you can play back your videos for photo capture, adjust the setting in Photo mode.
  • Page 28 Clips are saved as new files that can be shared original file to save space on your microSD card. through the GoPro App and used during editing in GoPro Studio. To Create a Short Clip from a Video: 1.
  • Page 29 / Playback Mode / Playback Mode PLAYING BACK VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON A COMPUTER Windows 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 ®...
  • Page 30 On the camera, press the Settings/Tag you plugged the cable. button [ ] to add a tag. In the GoPro App, tap the HiLight Tag icon. 3. Power on the camera. 4. Press the Power/Mode button [...

  • Page 31: Setup Mode

    Connecting to the GoPro App. For instructions Wake button [ on pairing to a GoPro remote, see the user Lets you use gestures to lock and unlock the manual for the remote. touch display. The options for this setting are After pairing, Mode lets you connect the off and on (default).
  • Page 32 / 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 33 (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 34 (default). NOTICE: If you select All/Format, the memory card is reformatted, Note: Your camera does not automatically power off when connected to the GoPro App or the remote. which deletes every file on the card.

  • Page 35: Connecting To The Gopro App

    / Setup Mode / Connecting to the GoPro App CAMERA RESET The GoPro App lets you control your camera remotely using a With this setting, you can reset your camera’s settings or username smartphone or tablet. Features include full camera control, live and password.

  • Page 36: Transferring Files To A Computer

    TO TRANSFER FILES TO A COMPUTER: professional productions. Protune gives content creators more 1. Download and install the latest GoPro software from flexibility and workflow efficiency than ever before. gopro.com/getstarted. Protune is compatible with professional color correction tools, GoPro 2.

  • Page 37: Protune

    Setting Description Color Setting Resulting Color Profile Automatically adjusts the color tone based GoPro Color Provides GoPro color-corrected profile (same Auto (default) on the environmental conditions (default) great color as when Protune is turned off). Warm light (incandescent or sunrise/...
  • Page 38 / Protune / Protune Protune for Photo ISO Limit ISO LIMIT Setting Resulting Quality ISO Limit adjusts the camera’s sensitivity in low-light environments, Brighter photo in very low light, increased and creates a balance between brightness and resulting image noise. 800 (default) image noise Image noise refers to the degree of graininess in the image.

  • Page 39: Battery

    Adjusting this setting can improve image quality when shooting saves the file and powers off. in environments with contrasting lighting conditions. To maximize battery life, close the GoPro App. To maximize battery life when shooting longer-duration activities, turn off the touch display. Settings Extreme cold temperatures can decrease battery life.
  • Page 40 REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM THE CAMERA The battery charges to 100% in approximately two hours when using The HERO4 Silver battery is designed to have a tight fit to maximize GoPro’s USB-compatible Wall or Auto Charger. reliability in high-vibration activities.
  • Page 41 / Battery / Battery BATTERY STORAGE AND HANDLING BATTERY DISPOSAL Most rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are classified as non-hazardous The camera contains sensitive components, including the battery. Avoid exposing your camera and battery to very cold or very hot waste and are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream. temperatures.

  • Page 42: Important Messages

    / Important Messages / Important Messages MICROSD CARD MESSAGES FILE REPAIR ICON No card present. The camera requires a If your last video file was corrupted during recording, NO SD microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC card the camera displays the File Repair icon while it tries to (sold separately) to capture videos and photos.

  • Page 43: The Frame

    To Secure the Camera in The Frame: The Frame 2.0 PROTIP The Frame is the smallest, lightest way to mount your GoPro. It 1. Unhook the latch on the top right side of The Frame. provides full-time access to the microSD card with camera ports for 2.

  • Page 44: Using The Mounts

    ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA TO MOUNTS To Use The Frame with the Battery BacPac (sold separately): To attach your HERO4 Silver camera to a mount, you need a Quick 1. Unhook the latch on the top right side of The Frame.
  • Page 45 For more information on mounts, visit gopro.com/support. WARNING: If using your camera with a GoPro mount or strap intended for use with a helmet, always select a helmet that The Frame 2.0 insert camera meets the applicable safety standard.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    MY GOPRO WON'T POWER ON LOCKING PLUG If you are using HERO4 Silver in sports such as surfing or skiing, use 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 the standalone white locking plug to securely lock the Quick Release or Auto Charger.

  • Page 47: Customer Support

    In Setup mode, select Camera Reset, and then select Reset Defaults. This option does not reset the Date/Time or your camera’s username GoPro, HERO, the GoPro logo, the GoPro Be a HERO logo, BacPac, and wireless password. Protune, SuperView, and Wear It. Mount It. Love It. are trademarks or I POWERED OFF MY GOPRO, BUT THE BLUE LIGHT IS STILL registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc.

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