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  • Page 2 Check Out the OOBE @GoPro pinterest.com/GoPro That’s short for “Out-of-Box Experience.” It’s our mobile- friendly site that will help you get started with your GoPro right out of the box—from setup and recording to automatic highlight videos and saving your media. gopro.com/OOBE...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Regulatory Information Battery Saver HyperSmooth Video Stabilization Using Voice Control Screen Orientation Playing Back Your Media Connecting to the GoPro Quik App Connecting to Other Devices Automatic Highlight Videos Saving Your Media Deleting Your Media Setting Your Preferences Important Messages...

  • Page 4: Meet Hero

    (This button also turns on 8. Lens 3. Status Light wireless connections.) 9. Microphone 4. microSD™ Card Slot 12. Folding Fingers 5. USB-C Port Learn how to use the accessories that came with your GoPro. Mounting Your GoPro (page 47).

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    • microSD, microSDHC™, or microSDXC™ • Rated Class A2 V30, UHS-3, or higher For a list of recommended microSD cards, visit gopro.com/microsdcards. Be sure your hands are clean and dry before handling your SD card. Check the manufacturer’s guidelines to see your card’s acceptable With your camera off, insert the SD card into the card slot with the temperature range and other important information.
  • Page 6 App Store ® ® ™ Google Play 2. Make sure your have internet access, then turn on your GoPro by pressing the Power/Mode button 3. Follow the app’s on-screen instructions to complete the update. Updating Manually 1. Visit gopro.com/update. 2. Choose HERO from the list of cameras.

  • Page 7: Powering On Your Gopro

    Swipe up From the Bottom of the Screen See the last photo or video you captured. 3 sec 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 8: Getting The Shot

    TOUCH SCREEN INFO You can press the Shutter button to start recording whether your The touch screen gives you access to your camera’s capture settings. GoPro is on or off. WHEN YOUR GOPRO IS ON 9H:59 100% 1. Simply press the Shutter button to start recording.

  • Page 9: Changing Capture Modes

    TV or phone. Simply press the Shutter button to start recording, and then press it again to stop. PHOTO HERO captures 12MP photos with a wide field of view in the ultra versatile 4:3 aspect ratio. Simply press of the Shutter button to take a photo.

  • Page 10: Battery Saver

    After landing on the capture mode you want, simply press the Shutter back higher-resolution video. button to get the shot. PRO TIP: With your GoPro on, you can press the Power/Mode button to switch modes. This is especially helpful if the screen is wet and having trouble sensing your commands.

  • Page 11: Hypersmooth Video Stabilization

    These iconic Just tell your GoPro what you want it to do. GoPro shots are always filled with bumps, twists, and turns. All of them TURNING VOICE CONTROL ON + OFF need video stabilization to look their best.

  • Page 12: List Of Voice Commands

    Mode Command Description These commands let you switch modes on the fly. If you just recorded a video, you can say, “GoPro, take a photo” to snap a photo without GoPro, Video mode Switches your camera to Video mode manually switching modes.

  • Page 13: Screen Orientation

    HyperSmooth video stabilization. To learn more, see HyperSmooth Video Stabilization (page 20). Heads Up: Slo-Mo footage will play back at regular speed when viewing it on your camera. View footage on the the GoPro Quik app to see it in slow motion.

  • Page 14: Connecting To The Gopro Quik App

    EDITING WITH THE GOPRO QUIk APP when connecting to your mobile device. The GoPro Quik app is an essential tool to help you make the most of Change the Wi-Fi band to 2.4GHz if your device or region does not your photos and videos.

  • Page 15: Connecting To Other Devices

    Have highlight videos of your adventures sent to your phone 1. Swipe down on the rear screen to access the Dashboard, and then automatically. All you have to do is sign up for a GoPro Premium or swipe left. Premium+ subscription and connect your camera to your Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 16: Saving Your Media

    Cloud to view, edit, and share your content. from any device. 1. Subscribe to GoPro at gopro.com/subscription or through PRO TIP: Use your cloud media to create video edits with the GoPro the GoPro Quik app. Quik app without downloading it to your phone.

  • Page 17: Deleting Your Media

    SAVING TO YOUR PHONE WIRELESSLY AUTO CLEAR (DELETING MEDIA AUTOMATICALLY) Wirelessly save your photos and videos to the GoPro Quik app for easy Your camera can be set to automatically delete all of the media from your access and sharing on your phone.

  • Page 18: Setting Your Preferences

    GALLERY VIEW WITH THE GOPRO QUIk APP USING THE DASHBOARD Use the GoPro Quik app to see a gallery view of the media on your SD With your camera in landscape orientation, swipe down on the screen to card. From there you can easily tap to select the files to delete.
  • Page 19 • The white bar shows the amount of media on your SD card that hasn't been uploaded to the GoPro cloud. • The gray bar represents any other data on your SD card that your GoPro doesn't use and recognize (this data is not backed up to the GoPro cloud).

  • Page 20: Auto Upload

    (AVAILABLE AFTER AUTO UPLOAD HAS BEEN SET UP) to access the Dashboard, and then swipe left to add devices, change Set up and turn on auto upload to the cloud with your GoPro subscription. and access preferences. For information on uploading to the cloud, see...

  • Page 21: Voice Control

    Using Voice Control (page 21). Default Mode DISPLAY Set the mode your GoPro captures in when you turn it on using the Screen Saver Power/Mode button . This setting does not affect QuikCapture. Set the screen saver to 1, 2 (default), 3, or 5 minutes. Choose Never to leave your screen on.
  • Page 22 See your GoPro’s certifications. Date and time are automatically updated when you connect your camera RESET to the GoPro app. All of your camera's date and time functions can be Format SD Card manually adjusted here. Reformat your SD card. This will erase all of your media, so be sure Date to save it first.

  • Page 23: Important Messages

    REPAIRING YOUR FILE The Temperature icon appears on the touch screen if your camera Your GoPro will automatically try to fix damaged files. Files can be becomes too hot and needs to cool down. Your camera was designed damaged if your camera loses power while recording or if there’s to recognize when it’s at risk of hitting its thermal limit and will shut down...

  • Page 24: Resetting Your Camera

    RESTORING FACTORY SETTINGS This will restore all of your camera’s original settings, clear all device connections, and deregister your camera from your GoPro subscription. This is useful if you’re giving your camera to a friend and want to completely reset it to its original state.
  • Page 25 Depending on the mount you’re using, you’ll either use a mounting a. Flip up the mounting buckle plug. buckle or attach your GoPro directly to the mount itself. b. Slide the buckle into the mount until it clicks into place.
  • Page 26 USING YOUR GOPRO IN + AROUND WATER weaken the bond, and you could lose your camera. Your GoPro is waterproof to 16ft (5m) with the door locked. You won’t • Attach mounts in dry, room-temperature conditions. They won’t stick need an additional housing before diving in.

  • Page 27: Removing The Door

    Removing the Door Removing the Door There might be times when you need to remove your camera’s door. REATTACHING THE DOOR 1. Line the door up with the small silver bar. NOTE: Only remove the door in a dry, dust-free environment. 2.

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    40%. It will turn red if power drops below • Make sure your GoPro is dry and clean before opening the door. 20%. If the battery reaches 0% while recording, the camera saves the file and powers off.

  • Page 29: Battery Disposal

    BATTERY STORAGE + HANDLING WARNING: Do not drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend, Your GoPro is full of sensitive components, including the battery. deform, puncture, shred, microwave, incinerate, or paint your Avoid exposing your camera to very hot or cold temperatures. Extreme camera or battery.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks is under license. All other latest version of the GoPro Player for Mac ® or Windows ® for free at trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2024 GoPro, gopro.com/apps.

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