Customizing Your Gopro - GoPro HERO 5 BLACK User Manual

CUSTOMIZING YOUR GOPRO

From changing the beep volume to turning off the status lights, you can set
up your camera to work the way that you want.
CHANGING PREFERENCES
1. Swipe down, then tap Preferences.
2. Tap a setting, then tap a new option.
3. To exit, swipe down.
DATE AND TIME
The date and time are automatically updated when you connect your
camera to the Capture app or Quik for desktop. However, you can manually
change these settings, if needed.
Note: If the battery is removed from the camera for an extended period of time, you
must reset the date and time (automatically or manually).
BEEP VOLUME
Sets the volume of your GoPro's alerts. The options are High (default),
Med, Low, and Off.
LED
Sets which status lights blink. The options are All On (default), All Off, and
Front Off.
PRO TIP: Turn the front status light off if you are capturing in an area with
windows or mirrors that might cause reflection in the shot.
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CUSTOMIZING YOUR GOPRO
DEFAULT MODE
Sets the capture mode that your GoPro defaults to when powering up. The
options are Video (default), Time Lapse Video, Video + Photo, Looping,
Photo, Night, Burst, Time Lapse Photo, and Night Lapse Photo.
Note: This setting does not affect QuikCapture.
AUTO OFF
Powers off your GoPro after a period of inactivity to save battery life. The
options are 5 minutes, 15 minutes (default), 30 minutes, and Never.
Note: Voice Control is not available when the camera is off. When using Voice Control,
consider selecting a higher time period (or Never) for Auto Off.
SCREENSAVER
Turns off the touch display after a period of inactivity to save battery life.
The options are 1 minute (default), 2 minutes, 3 minutes, and Never.
To turn on the touch display again, tap anywhere on the screen. When
the touch display turns off, you can still use the camera buttons and
Voice Control.
BRIGHTNESS
Adjusts the brightness level of the touch display. The options are 10% to
100% (default).
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