GoPro HERO4 Silver
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1. Setting Resulting Quality 800 default A in very low light increased 400 Brighter photo in very low light moderate image noise 200 Darker photo in indoor lighting marginal image noise 100 Darker photo in indoor lighting minimal image noise ks mi SHARPNESS Sharpness controls the sharpness of your video footage or photos Sharpness Setting Resulting Quality High default Ultra sharp video or photo Medium Moderately sharp video or photo Low Softer video or photo 72 Protune EXPOSURE VALUE COMPENSATION EV COMP Exposure Value Compensation affects the brightness of your video or photo Adjusting this setting can improve image quality when shooting in environments with contrasting lighting conditions Settings 2 0 15 1 0 0 5 0 default 0 5 10 15 420 PRO TIP Exposure Value Compensation adjusts brightness within the existing ISO Limit If brightness has already reached the ISO Limit in a low light environment increasing the Exposure Value Compensation does not have any effect RESET This option resets all Protune settings to their default values 73 Battery MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE The battery icon on the camera screen blinks when the battery drops below 1096 If the battery reaches 096 while recording the camera saves the file and powers off To maximize battery life close the GoPro App To maximize battery life when shoot2. Automatically adjusts the color tone based Auto Qefauti on the environmental conditions 3000K Warm light incandescent or sunrise sunset lighting 5500K Slightly cool light cool fluorescent or average daylight 6500K Cool light overcast conditions Minimally color corrected file from the Native image sensor that allows for more precise adjustments in post production 69 Protune v COLOR Color allows you to adjust the color profile of your video footage or photos Color Setting Resulting Color Profile GoPro Color Provides GoPro color corrected profile same default great color as when Protune is turned off Provides neutral color profile that can be color corrected to better match footage Flat captured with other equipment offering more flexibility in post production Due to its long curve Flat captures more details in Shadows andhighlights 70 Protune ISO LIMIT ISO Limit adjusts the camera s sensitivity in low light environments andcreates a balance between brightness and resulting image noise Image noise refers to the degree of graininess in the image Protune for Video ISO Limit Setting Resulting Quality 6400 Brighter video in low light increased image noise 1600 default Moderately bright video in low light moderate image noise 400 Darker video in low light reduced image noise 71 Protune Protune for Photo ISO Limit
3. Multi Shot Mode Multi Shot Mode Multi Shot mode contains three capture modes Burst Time Lapse and Night Lapse Capture Mode Description Captures up to 30 photos in 1 second Burst default Perfect for capturing the definitive moment in fast action sports Captures a series of photos at specified intervals You can use Time Lapse to capture photos of any activity so you can choose the best ones later Time Lapse Captures a series of photos at specific intervals and exposure times Use Night Lapse in low light environments such as Night Lapse when capturing the night sky over a period of time For available exposure times and examples of when to use them see Shutter in Multi Shot Settings PRO TIP For longer exposure times during the day use Night Lapse 44 CAPTURING BURST PHOTOS 1 Select Burst mode a Swipe left to display the camera modes and then tap the upper right icon Multi Shot mode b Swipe up to open the settings menu c Tap Mode and then tap Burst d Swipe down to close the settings menu The Burst icon Ey appears in the upper left on your camera displays 2 Press the Shutter Select button The camera status lights flash and the camera beeps multiple times See Rate in this section for options available for Burst photos 45 Multi Shot Mode CAPTURING TIME LAPSE OR NIGHT LAPSE PHOTOS 1 Select the desired capture mode Time Lapse or Night Lapse Swipe left t
4. QuikCapture Off 3 DD Wireless Off PRO TIP To open the settings menu for the current mode swipe up i on the touch display or press the Settings Tag button l Getting Started POWERING ON OFF To Power On Press the Power Mode button once The camera status lights red flash three times and the sound indicator emits three beeps When the camera status screen displays information your camera is on To Power Off Press and hold the Power Mode button for two seconds The camera status lights red flash several times and the sound indicator emits seven beeps PRO TIP When the camera is off and QuikCapture is enabled you can turn the camera on and immediately begin capturing video or Time Lapse photos just by pressing the Shutter Select button Press once for video press and hold for Time Lapse photos Press again to stop recording and power off the camera For details see QuikCapture in Setup Mode 11 Getting Started INSERTING REMOVING MICROSD CARDS The HEROA Silver camera is compatible with 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB and 64GB capacity microSD microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards sold separately You must use a microSD card with a Class 10 or a UHS 1 rating For a list of the recommended SD cards visit gopro com support GoPro recommends using brand name memory cards for maximum reliability in high vibration activities To Insert the microSD Card Slide the memory card
5. 26 Nideo Mode HILIGHT TAGGING You can mark specific moments in your video during recording or playback with HiLight Tags HiLight Tags make it easy to find the best highlights to share You can add tags with your camera the GoPro App or the Smart Remote sold separately Tags are visible during playback in the GoPro App or GoPro software To Add a HiLight Tag with Your Camera While recording or playing back video press the Settings Tag button QM 1 PRO TIP In the app tap the screen during playback to display the HiLight Tags on the progress bar 27 Video Mode VIDEO SETTINGS Four capture modes are available for Video mode Video Time Lapse Video Video Photo and Video Looping The capture mode that you select determines the Video settings that appear in the rest of the menu For instructions on how to change the following settings see Navigating Settings Menus PRO TIP To open the settings menu for the current mode swipe up on the touch display or press the Settings Tag button RJ 1 28 Video Mode A gt INTERVAL The Interval setting applies to Time Lapse Video Video Photo and Looping Interval determines the amount of time that passes between each captured frame Time Lapse Video Intervals Available intervals for Time Lapse Video range from 0 5 seconds default to 60 seconds Interval Examples 0 5 2 seconds Surfing biking or other sport EE 2 seconds Busy s
6. 48 48 1440p 30 25 Ultra Wide 920x1440 4 3 24 24 id Ultra Wide 1080p Medium 920x1080 16 9 30 25 Narrow 24 24 60 50 48 48 1080p SuperView 30 25 Ultra Wide 920x1080 16 9 24 24 100 100 i 960p 60 50 Ultra Wide 280x960 4 3 31 Nideo Mode Video Mode Video NTSC Resolution PAL FOV Screen Resolution 120 120 Ultra Wide 720p 60 50 Medium 1280x720 16 9 E 30 25 Narrow 7 100 100 720p SuperView 60 50 Ultra Wide 1280x720 16 9 WVGA 240 240 Ultra Wide 848x480 16 9 PRO TIP To open the settings menu for the current mode swipe up on the touch display or press the Settings Tag button e Ik 32 Video Resolution 4K 2 7K 1440p 1080p 1080p SuperView Best Use Stunning high resolution video with professional low light performance 8MP stills available from video Recommended for tripod or fixed position shots 16 9 resolution video downscales to provide stunning cinema quality results for professional productions Recommended for body mounted shots Larger viewing area and high frame rate yield the smoothest most immersive results for high action capture Great for all shots High resolution and frame rate yield stunning results SuperView delivers the world s most immersive field of view Recommended for body or gear mounted shots More vertical 4 3 content is automatically stretched to full screen 16 9 for stunning widescreen playback on your computer or TV 33 Vide
7. capturing video To Capture Time Lapse Photos with QuikCapture With the camera powered off press and hold the Shutter Select button 1 until you see the Time Lapse icon Cy Your camera automatically powers on and begins capturing Time Lapse photos To Stop Recording Press and release the Shutter Select button i9 to stop recording and power off the camera 61 Setup Mode Je LEDS P This setting determines which camera status lights red to activate The options for this setting are 4 top bottom front back 2 front and back or off none The default setting is 4 Note The Wireless status light blue is always activated unless you select off for this setting 4 BEEPS You can set the volume for the sound indicators to be 10096 default 7096 or off CG VIDEO FORMAT The Video Format setting governs frame rates for recording and playback when viewing video on a TV HDTV Setting Description NTSC default Viewing video in North America Viewing video on a PAL TV HDTV most FAL televisions outside of North America 62 Setup Mode OSD ON SCREEN DISPLAY The OSD on screen display setting determines whether the recording icons and file information on video and on the viewing screen appear during playback The options for this setting are on default and off Note When this setting is on and you are playing back content directly on your camera you can tap the touch d
8. Video Photo photo at selected intervals while you record video For details see Video Photo Intervals in this section Lets you continuously record and save only the best moments which helps to conserve space on your microSD card Protune is not available in this capture mode Looping 25 Video Mode CAPTURING VIDEO Swipe leftto display the camera modes and then tap the upper left icon Video mode If necessary select a different video capture mode Video Time Lapse Video Video Photo or Video Looping a Swipe up to open the settings menu b Tap Mode and then tap the desired capture mode c Swipe down to close the settings menu The icon for the selected capture mode appears in the upper left on your camera displays Press the Shutter Select button 1 The camera beeps once andthe camera status lights flash while the camera is recording To stop capturing press the Shutter Select button KO The camera Status lights flash three times and the camera beeps three times Ifthe memory card is full or the battery is out of power your camera automatically stops recording Your video is saved before the camera powers off N w B PRO TIP When the camera is off and QuikCapture is enabled you can turn the camera on and immediately begin capturing video just by pressing the Shutter Select button i9 Press again to stop recording and power off the camera For details see Setup Mode
9. into the card slot with the label facing the front of the camera E When fully inserted the card clicks into place Getting Started To Remove the microSD Card Place your fingernail against the edge of the memory card and lightly press it further into the camera The card springs out far enough to be removed NOTICE Use care when handling memory cards Avoid liquids dust and debris As a precaution power off the camera before inserting orremoving the card Check manufacturer guidelines regarding use in acceptable temperature ranges Camera Displays Your HEROA Silver features a status screen on the front of the camera anda larger touch display on the back CAMERA STATUS SCREEN The camera status screen on the front of the camera displays the following information about modes and settings 1 Camera Modes FOV field of view 2 Camera Settings 3 Resolution fps frames per second 4 Protune 5 Number of Files Captured 6 Time Storage Files 7 Wireless 8 Battery Life Note The icons that appear on the camera status screen vary by mode Camera Displays TOUCH DISPLAY The integrated touch display on the back of the camera lets you control your camera and its settings and preview and play back videos and photos You can also use it as a viewfinder so you can see what your camera sees for easy shot framing Turning the Touch Display On Off The touch display automati
10. 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 the included USB cable to charge the camera from your computer When charging with a computer be sure that the computer is connected to a power source If the camera status light does not turn on use a different USB port The included lithium ion battery comes partially charged No damage occurs to the camera or battery if used prior to a full charge PRO TIP With the Dual Battery Charger you can charge your battery outside of the camera For details visit gopro com For more battery information see Battery WARNING Use caution when using your GoPro as part of your active lifestyle Always be aware of your surroundings to avoid injury to yourself and others Abide by all local laws when using your GoPro and related mounts and accessories Getting Started 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 CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS The HERO4 Silver camera powers up with the following default settings Video 1080p30 SuperView Photo 12MP Wide Field of View FOV Multi Shot Burst option set to 30 photos in 1 second
11. 5 Photo Mode 37 Multi Shot Mode 44 Playback Mode 53 Setup Mode 57 Connecting to the GoPro App 66 Transferring Files to a Computer 67 Protune 68 Battery 74 Important Messages 79 Camera Housing 81 The Basics aor Wn gt Camera Status Light red Shutter Select Button Wireless Status Light blue Camera Status Screen Power Mode Button 91 Micro HDMI Port cable not included 7 microSD Card Slot microSD card not included 8 Mini USB Port supports composite A V cable 3 5mm stereo mic adapter not included 9 Audio Alert The Basics 10 a E 10 Microphone 11 HERO Port 12 Touch Display 13 Touch Display Sleep Wake Button IQ 14 Settings Tag Button Q8 15 Battery Door Getting Started CHARGING THE BATTERY 1 Remove the camera from its housing 2 Remove the camera side door and insert a microSD card sold separately The card must have a Class 10 or UHS 1 rating and acapacity up to 64GB Visit gopro com support for the list of recommended SD cards 3 Open the bottom door insert the battery and then close the bottom door Getting Started 4 Charge the battery by connecting the camera to a computer or other USB charging adapter using the included USB cable The camera status light turns on during charging and turns off when charging is complete NOTICE Using a
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13. Your Computer If external use USB 3 0 or eSATA If external use Thunderbolt FireWire or USB 3 0 1 Download the latest GoPro software from gopro com getstarted 2 Connect the camera to your computer using the included USB cable 3 Copy the files to your computer or external hard drive 4 Play back your content with GoPro software 55 Playback Mode PLAYING BACK VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON YOUR TV Playing back videos and photos on your TV HDTV requires a micro HDMI composite or combo cable all sold separately To Play Back Content on a TV 1 Plug the camera into a TV HDTV with a micro HDMI cable composite cable or combo cable 2 Select the input on your TV that corresponds to the port into which you plugged the cable 3 Power on the camera 4 On your camera s touch display swipe left and then tap Playback S1 5 Swipe and tap to navigate and select files Note HDMI playback depends on the resolution of the device and is certified up to 1080p PLAYING BACK CONTENT ON A SMARTPHONE TABLET 1 Connect your camera to the GoPro App For details see Connecting to the GoPro App 2 Use the controls on the app to play back your footage on your smartphone tablet PRO TIP While playing back your video you can add HiLight Tags to mark the best moments On the camera press the Settings Tag button ie to add a tag In the GoPro App tap the HiLight Tag icon 56 Setup Mode In Setup mode you can change
14. ally take a photo at any time by pressing the Power Mode button ie 1 Press and hold the Power Mode button a to capture a photo every 5 seconds 39 Photo Mode PHOTO SETTINGS Three capture modes are available for Photo mode Single Continuous and Night The capture mode that you select determines the Photo settings that appear in the rest of the menu For instructions on how to change the following settings see Navigating Settings Menus PRO TIP To open the settings menu for the current mode swipe up on the touch display or press the Settings Tag button e L 40 Photo Mode SHUTTER Shutter applies only to Night Photo and Night Lapse and determines the amount of time that the shutter is open The options for this setting are auto up to 2 seconds 2 5 10 15 20 or 30 seconds The default setting is auto Settings Examples Auto up to 2 sec Sunrise sunset dawn dusk twilight night Dawn dusk twilight traffic at night Ferris wheel fireworks light painting 20 sec Night sky with light 2 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec Night stars Milky Way complete darkness PRO TIP For best results when using the Shutter setting mount your camera on a tripod or other stable surface to reduce the amount of blur in your video or photos 41 Photo Mode IN INTERVAL Interval applies only to Continuous photo Available intervals are 3 default 5 or 10 photos every second MP MEGAPIXELS T
15. amera NE remote control pairing Note If your camera is not responding but you do not want to lose your settings press and hold the Power Mode button for 8 seconds Resets the camera s name and password Reset Wi Fi to the defaults The default password is goprohero 65 Connecting to the GoPro App The GoPro App lets you control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet Features include full camera control live preview playback and sharing of content and camera software updates TO CONNECT YOUR HERO4 SILVER TO THE GOPRO APP Download the GoPro App to your smartphone tablet from the Apple App Store or Google Play Open the app When the app stops searching for a camera tap Connect Your Camera wn B Follow the on screen instructions to connect your camera to the app The default password for your camera is goprohero PRO TIP If the camera is powered on and ready to capture videos or photos you can press and hold the Settings Tag button fortwo seconds to turn Wireless on off You can also do this when the camera is powered off 66 Transferring Files to a Computer To play back your video and photos on a computer you must first transfer these files to a computer TO TRANSFER FILES TO A COMPUTER 1 Download and install the latest GoPro software from gopro com getstarted 2 Connectthe camera to your computer using the included USB cable PRO TIP You can also transfer files
16. andbest results Auto Low Light is not available for 240 fps or 30 fps and below The options for this setting are on default and off 9 SPOT METER Spot Meter lets you film from a dark space while pointing the camera into a brighter setting such as when recording the outdoors from within a car When Spot Meter is turned on e appears on the camera displays The options for this setting are off default and on Note Changes that you make to the Spot Meter setting in Video mode apply only to video capture To adjust this setting for photo capture adjust the setting in Photo mode To adjust this setting for multi shot capture adjust the setting in Multi Shot mode E PROTUNE For details about Protune settings see Protune Note Changes that you make to the Protune settings in Video mode apply only to video capture To adjust this setting for photo capture adjust the setting in Photo mode To adjust this setting for multi shot capture adjust the setting in Multi Shot mode 36 Photo Mode Photo mode contains three capture modes Single Continuous and Night Capture Mode Description Single default Captures a single photo Captures a series of photos continuously Continuous while holding down the Shutter Select button 1 Captures a single photo with a customizable exposure time up to 30 seconds For available exposure times and examples of when to use them see Shutter in Pho
17. at Adhesive Mounts amp Flat Adhesive Mount Curved Adhesive Mount 86 Using the Mounts MOUNTING GUI INES Follow these guidelines when attaching adhesive mounts Attach the adhesive mounts at least 24 hours prior to use Allow 72 hours for complete adhesion Adhesive mounts must be mounted only on smooth surfaces Porous or textured surfaces do not enable a proper bond When applying the mount firmly press it into place and ensure full contact over the entire surface Apply adhesive mounts to clean surfaces only Wax oil dirt or other debris reduce adhesion which can result in a weak bond andrisk of losing the camera should the connection fail Attach adhesive mounts in room temperature conditions Mount adhesives do not bond properly if applied in cold or damp environments to cold or damp surfaces or if the surface is not room temperature For more information on mounts visit gopro com support WARNING If using your camera with a GoPro helmet mount or strap always select a helmet that meets the applicable safety standard Choose the right helmet for your particular sport or activity and make sure that it is the right fit and size for you Inspect your helmet to ensure that it is in good condition and follow the helmet manufacturer s instructions on safe helmet use Any helmet that has sustained a major impact should be replaced No helmet can protect against injury in every accident 87 U
18. cally turns on off when you power the camera on off PRO TIP To conserve battery power while your camera is on press the Touch Display Sleep Wake button LJ to dim your screen when itis notin use Camera Displays Gestures Use these gestures to navigate the touch display Camera Displays Jo Swipe Left Display camera modes Jo D Swipe Right Display the last captured video or photo jo nc Swipe Up from Bottom Edge Jo Swipe Left Right 4 A Display gallery images Playback mode f Double Tap J A Change FOV in preview mode f A Press for Two Seconds d O Lock the touch display d O Open the settings menu for the current mode a T O Swipe Up Down q Move through settings lists f A Tap d Q Selectan item turn a setting on off f Q Swipe Down from Top Edge 4 Close the settings menu 16 Camera Icons Camera Icons Auto Low Light OFF AutoOff Beeps F C Burst Photos Color a Continuous Photos Date Time s Default Mode jj Delete p Exposure Value Compensation FOV Field of View FPS Frames Per Second V Interval SO Limit HOB 2 m amp LEDs Looping Megapixels Multi Shot Mode Night Lapse Night Photo On Screen Display Orientation Photo Mode Playba
19. ck Mode Protune QuikCapture Rate Setup Mode Hgosgiugubo 4 Sharpness Shutter Single Photo Spot Meter Time Lapse Touch Display Video Video Photo Video Format Video Mode Video Resolution White Balance Wireless Camera Menus Camera Menus l Gn 1 a e o im us J e I e SES nmn So ecco BE EE ganm BH 20 21 Camera Modes The HEROA Silver features several camera modes Swipe left on the touch display or press the Power Mode button igi repeatedly to cycle through the modes These modes appear m Video Record video ii Photo Capture a single photo A Capture a series of photos O i Mulai Time Lapse Burst etc B Playback Play back videos and photos Setup Adjust general camera settings 22 Navigating Settings Menus Each camera mode has its own settings menu With your HERO4 Silver you can navigate the settings menus using the touch display or the buttons on the camera TO NAVIGATE WITH THE TOUCH DISPLAY 1 Verify that the camera is in the desired camera mode If an icon for that mode does not appear in the upper left corner of the touch display swipe left and then tap the mode a Single 2 From the bottom of the screen swipe up to open the settings menu for that mode 3 Swipe up or down to scroll through the settings for that mode 4 Tap and swipe as needed to select a new option for the setting 5 To ex
20. dec For best results use the latest GoPro software available for free at gopro com getstarted The computer does not meet the minimum requirements for HD playback The higher the resolution and frame rate of your video the harder the computer has to work to play it back Make sure that your computer meets the minimum requirements listed in Playback Mode Playing a high bitrate HD video file over a low bandwidth USB connection Transfer the file to the computer to play back 89 Troubleshooting If your computer does not meet the minimum requirements record at 720p30 with Protune off and make sure that all other programs on your computer are closed FORGOT MY CAMERA S USERNAME OR PASSWORD To reset the username and password to the defaults go to Setup mode Tap Camera Reset and then tap Reset Wi Fi The camera name is reset and the password is reset to goprohero I WANT TO RESET MY GOPRO SETTINGS TO THE DEFAULTS In Setup mode select Camera Reset and then select Reset Camera Defaults This option does not reset the Date Time or your camera s username and wireless password POWERED OFF MY GOPRO BUT THE BLUE LIGHT IS STILL BLINKING The blue light indicates that Wireless is on To turn off Wireless press and hold the Settings Tag button KA for four seconds For more answers to commonly asked questions see gopro com support 90 Customer Support GoPro is dedicated to providing the best possible s
21. er conditions Keep the camera housing s rubber seal clean A single hair or grain of sand can cause a leak and damage your camera After every use in salt water rinse the outside of the camera housing with non salt water and dry Not doing this can eventually cause corrosion of the hinge pin and salt buildup in the seal which can cause failure To clean the seal rinse in fresh water and shake dry drying with a cloth may cause lint to compromise the seal Re install the seal into the grooves in the backdoor of the camera housing WARNING Failure to follow these steps each time you use your GoPro can result in leaks that may damage or destroy your camera Water will damage both the camera and the battery which could cause an explosion or fire Your warranty does not cover water damage resulting from user error 85 Using the Mounts ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA TO MOUNTS To attach your HEROA Silver camera to a mount you need a Quick Release Buckle thumb screw or hardware depending on the mount you are using For more information on mounts visit gopro com support ffi 50 c if P T za Quick Release Buckle Thumb Screw Housing Complete Unit USING CURVED FLAT ADHESIVE MOUNTS The Curved Flat Adhesive Mounts make it easy to attach the camera to curved and flat surfaces of helmets vehicles and gear Using the Quick Release Buckle the assembled camera housing can be clicked on and off the secured Curved or Fl
22. erature icon appears on the camera status screen when the camera becomes too hot and needs to cool down Simply let it sit and cool before attempting to use it again Your camera was designed to identify conditions of overheating and is designed to respond accordingly 80 Camera Housing ASSEMBLING THE CAMERA HOUSING To Remove the Camera From the Housing 1 Liftthe front ofthe latch up to disengage it from the camera housing 2 Pivot the latch backward and pull it up to release the backdoor 3 Pull open the housing backdoor and remove the camera eS e AES Camera Housing To Secure the Camera in the Housing 1 Open the housing and place the camera into position 2 Make sure the seal around the backdoor is free of debris 3 Close the housing backdoor and squeeze it closed to ensure a good seal 4 Pivot the hinged arm backwards and hook the lip of the latch into the grooved top of the housing backdoor 5 Push the latch down to snap it into place WARNING Always secure the camera in its housing when using the camera in or around water Do not get the camera or the battery wet 82 Camera Housing Your HERO4 Silver camera comes with three types of backdoors Standard Backdoor Skeleton Backdoor and Touch Backdoor p The Standard Backdoor makes the housing waterproof to 131 40m Use this door when you need to protect the camera from water dirt sand and ot
23. ervice To reach GoPro Customer Support visit gopro com support Trademarks GoPro HERO the GoPro logo the GoPro Be a Hero logo BacPac Protune SuperView and Wear It Mount It Love It are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro Inc in the US and internationally Other names and marks are the property of their respective owners Regulatory Information To see the complete list of country certifications refer to the Important Product Safety Information Guide included with your camera CE Hom 91
24. he HERO4 Silver captures photos at 12MP 7MP or 5MP Smaller megapixel values take up less space on the microSD card Note Changes that you make to the Megapixels setting in Photo mode apply only to photo capture To adjust this setting for multi shot capture adjust the setting in Multi Shot mode Photo Resolution Field of View FOV Largest field of view Good for action shots 12MP Wide default where you want to capture as much as 7MP Wide MD possible within the frame 7MP Medium A 5MP Medium Mid range field of view 42 Photo Mode SPOT METER Spot Meter lets you capture photos from a dark space while pointing the camera into a brighter setting such as when recording the outdoors from within a car When Spot Meter is turned on e appears on the camera displays The options for this setting are off default and on Note Changes that you make to the Spot Meter setting in Photo mode apply only to photo capture To adjust this setting for video capture adjust the setting in Video mode To adjust this setting for multi shot capture adjust the setting in Multi Shot mode E PROTUNE For details about Protune settings see Protune Note Changes that you make to the Protune settings in Photo mode apply only to photo capture To adjust this setting for video capture adjust the setting in Video mode To adjust this setting for multi shot capture adjust the setting in Multi Shot mode 43
25. her environmental hazards The Touch Backdoor waterproof lets you use the Touch Display and provides waterproof protection to 10 3m NOTICE Touch functions do not work underwater In extreme altitude and temperatures keep housing unlatched until use The Skeleton Backdoor non waterproof provides better sound quality by allowing more sound to reach the camera s microphone It also reduces wind noise at speeds up to 100mph when mounted on helmets motorcycles bikes and other fast moving vehicles Use this backdoor only when sand excessive dirt dust and water damage are not a risk This backdoor is also recommended for use inside vehicles 83 Camera Housing PRO TIP Apply Rain X or a similar anti beading solution to the camera housing lens to prevent water spots from forming when using your camera in rain or water SWAPPING BACKDOORS You can switch the backdoor of your HEROA Silver camera to suit your activity and shooting conditions To Change the Backdoor 1 Open the backdoor of the housing so that it hangs downwards 2 Firmly pull the backdoor downwards until it snaps free from the main housing 3 Line up the replacement backdoor into the hinge opening 4 Push upwards on the backdoor until it clicks into place 84 Camera Housing PREVENTING WATER DAMAGE TO YOUR CAMERA The rubber seal that lines the camera housing forms a waterproof barrier that protects your HEROA Silver in wet and underwat
26. ing longer duration activities turn off the touch display Extreme cold temperatures can decrease battery life To maximize battery life in cold conditions keep the camera in a warm place prior o use Shooting at higher frame rates and resolutions and shooting with Protune turned on increase power consumption PRO TIP QuikCapture helps maximize battery life For details see QuikCapture in Setup Mode 74 Battery The battery charges to 8096 in approximately one hour and 10096 in approximately two hours when using GoPro s USB compatible Wall or Auto Charger You can also charge the battery outside the camera using the Dual Battery Charger sold separately No damage occurs to the camera or battery if used prior to full charge Spare batteries and additional charging accessories are available at gopro com 75 Battery REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM THE CAMERA The HEROA Silver battery is designed to have a tight fit to maximize reliability in high vibration activities To Remove the Battery 1 Open the battery door by placing your thumb in the indentation in the battery door on the bottom of the camera and sliding it to the left Allow the door to open 2 Grasp the battery pull tab and remove the battery from the camera 76 Battery BATTERY STORAGE AND HANDLING The camera contains sensitive components including the battery Avoid exposing your camera and battery to very cold or very hot te
27. isplay to quickly show or hide the recording and file information OFF AUTO OFF Your camera can be configured to automatically power off after a specific period 1 minute 5 minutes in which no videos or photos are captured and no buttons are pressed You can also configure the camera to never automatically power off default Note Your camera does not automatically power off when connected to the GoPro App or the remote 63 Setup Mode 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 time automatically or manually E DELETE This setting lets you delete the last file or delete all files and format the memory card Deleting all files is useful after you transfer your files to your computer and want to make room on your memory card for more content LED lights blink until the operation is complete NOTICE If you select All Format the memory card is reformatted which deletes every file on the card 64 Setup Mode CAMERA RESET With this setting you can reset your camera s settings or username and password Setting Description Returns all settings to their default values This option retains the Date Time setting the camera s name and wireless password and Reset C
28. it the settings menu swipe down from the top of the screen tap Exit or press the Settings Tag button KA I 23 Navigating Settings Menus TON GATE V i THE CAMERA BUTTONS 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 Power Mode button Ko repeatedly until it appears 2 Press the Settings Tag button ie to open the settings menu for that mode 3 Usethe Power Mode button 9 to cycle through the settings VIDEO gt FH 1080 E1080 ey Ls FES 48 4 Pressthe Shutter Select button igi to cycle through the options within a setting To select an option leave the option highlighted when you move to another screen VIDEO b 5 To go back to the previous screen or exit the settings menu press the Settings Tag button Q 24 Nideo Mode Video mode contains four capture modes Video Time Lapse Video Video Photo and Video Looping Capture Mode Description Video default Captures video Creates video from frames captured at specific intervals Time Lapse Video is available only in AK and 2 7K 4 3 resolutions Time Lapse Video Time Lapse Video is captured without audio Protune Auto Low Light and Spot Meter are not available in this capture mode Note 27K 4 3 resolution is available only for Time Lapse video Simultaneously captures both video and photos You can set the camera to capture a
29. lide down and hold Setting Brightness Ee Touch Display On Off Description Determines the level of light on the touch display The options for this setting are high default medium and low Turns the touch display on or off when the camera is powered on The options for this setting are on default and off 59 Setup Mode If you mount your camera upside down you might have to rotate the files during editing This setting eliminates the need to flip your video or photos after recording Setting Description Up default Camera is always assumed to be right side up Camera is always assumed to be D dn WIE upside down Auto Image Rotation Camera automatically selects Up or Down based on the orientation of the camera when recording begins Auto O DEFAULT MODE You can select the capture mode that appears when the camera powers on The options are Video Time Lapse Video Video Photo Video Looping Single Continuous Night Burst Time Lapse and Night Lapse 60 Setup Mode With QuikCapture you can quickly turn your camera on and begin capturing video or Time Lapse photos The options for this setting are on and off default Note QuikCapture is disabled when the camera is connected to the remote or the GoPro App To Capture Video with QuikCapture With the camera powered off press and release the Shutter Select button KO Your camera automatically powers on and begins
30. llowing rates 3 photos in 1 second 5 photos in 1 second 10 photos in 1 second 10 photos in 2 seconds 10 photos in 3 seconds 30 photos in 1 second default 30 photos in 2 seconds 30 photos in 3 seconds 30 photos in 6 seconds PRO TIP Sometimes 30 photos in 1 second is too fast Try a slower Burst interval to better match the action 48 Multi Shot Mode SHUTTER Shutter applies only to Night Photo and Night Lapse and determines the amount of time that the shutter is open The options for this setting are auto 2 5 10 15 20 or 30 seconds The default setting is auto Settings Examples Auto up to 2 sec Sunrise sunset dawn dusk twilight night Dawn dusk twilight traffic at night Ferris wheel fireworks light painting 20sec Night sky with light 30 sec Night stars Milky Way complete darkness 2 sec 5 sec 10 sec PRO TIP For best results when using the Shutter setting mount your camera on a tripod or other stable surface to reduce the amount of blur in your video or photos 49 Multi Shot Mode Ia INTERVAL Interval applies only to Time Lapse and Night Lapse Interval determines the amount of time that passes between each captured frame Time Lapse Intervals Available intervals for Time Lapse range from 0 5 seconds default to 60 seconds Interval Examples 0 5 2 seconds Surfing biking or other sport 2 sec
31. mperatures Low or high temperature conditions may temporarily shorten the battery life or cause the camera to temporarily stop working properly Avoid dramatic changes in temperature or humidity when using the camera as condensation may form on or within the camera The camera housing protects the camera and battery from water damage For more information see Camera Housing Do not turn on your camera if it is wet If your camera is already on turn it off and remove the battery immediately Allow the camera to dry thoroughly before using it again Do not dry the camera or battery with an external heat source such as a microwave oven or hair dryer Damage to the camera or battery caused by contact with liquid is not covered under the warranty Do not store your battery with metal objects such as coins keys or necklaces If the battery terminals come in contact with metal objects this may cause a fire 77 Battery BATTERY DISPOSAL Most rechargeable lithium ion batteries are classified as non hazardous waste and are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream Many localities have laws in place requiring battery recycling Check your local laws to make sure that you can dispose of rechargeable batteries in your regular trash To safely dispose of lithium ion batteries protect terminals from exposure to other metal with packing masking or electrical tape so they do not cause a fire while being transported Lithium io
32. n batteries however do contain recyclable materials and are accepted for recycling by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation s RBRC Battery Recycling Program We encourage you to visit Call2Recycle at call2recycle org or call 1 800 BATTERY in North America to find a convenient recycling location Never dispose of a battery in a fire because it may explode WARNING Do not drop disassemble open crush bend deform puncture shred microwave incinerate or paint the camera Do not insert foreign objects into the battery opening on the camera Do not use the camera or the battery if it has been damaged for example if cracked punctured or harmed by water Disassembling or puncturing the battery can cause an explosion or fire 78 Important Messages No card present The camera requires a NO SD microSD microSDHC or microSDXC card sold separately to capture videos and photos FULL Card is full Delete files or swap card Camera is unable to read card formatting SDERR Reformat the card in the camera PRO TIP Reformat your microSD card on a regular basis to ensure that the card remains in good condition 79 Important Messages FILE REPAIR ICON If your last video file was corrupted during recording rd the camera displays the File Repair icon while it tries to e repair the file When this process is finished press any button to continue using the camera TEMPERATURE ICON The Temp
33. o Mode Nideo Mode Video Resolution 960p 720p 720p SuperView WVGA Best Use Use for body mounted shots and when slow motion is desired Provides large viewing area and smooth results for high action capture Good for handheld shots and when slow motion is desired SuperView delivers the world s most immersive field of view Good for body or gear mounted shots More vertical 4 3 content is automatically stretched to full screen 16 9 for stunning widescreen playback on your computer or TV Good when super slow motion is desired and standard definition is acceptable For slow motion at high frame rates turn off Auto Low Light If shooting indoors be sure you have sufficient light 34 FOV Ultra Wide Medium Narrow Best Use Largest field of view increased image stability Good for action shots where you want to capture as much as possible within the frame Mid range field of view moderate image stability Smallest field of view reduced image stability Reduced distortion Good for capturing content at a distance PRO TIP Easily create epic GoPro style videos using free GoPro software Learn more and download this software at gopro com getstarted 35 Video Mode LOW LIGHT Auto Low Light allows you to shoot in low light environments or when quickly transitioning in and out of low light conditions The camera automatically adjusts fps to achieve the optimal exposure
34. o display the camera modes and then tap the upper right icon Multi Shot mode Swipe up to open the settings menu Tap Mode and then tap the desired capture mode Time Lapse or Night Lapse Swipe down to close the settings menu The icon for the selected capture mode appears in the upper left on your camera displays 2 Press the Shutter Select button 9 1 The camera initiates countdown and the camera status lights flash each time a photo is captured 3 To stop capturing press Shutter Select button The camera status lights flash three times and the camera beeps three times w tx E a PRO TIP When the camera is off and QuikCapture is enabled you can turn the camera on and immediately begin capturing Time Lapse photos just by pressing and holding the Shutter Select button 9 Press again to stop recording and power off the camera For details see Setup Mode 46 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 the Multi Shot settings that appear in the rest of the menu For instruction on how to change the following settings see Navigating Settings Menus PRO TIP To open the settings menu for the current mode swipe up onthe touch display or press the Settings Tag button e I 47 Multi Shot Mode RATE Rate applies only to Burst Photos can be captured at the fo
35. onds Busy street corner 5 10 seconds Sunset Lengthy activities such as 10 60 seconds construction projects Night Lapse Intervals Available intervals for Night Lapse range from 4 seconds to 60 minutes Continuous default causes the Interval to match the Shutter setting For example if Shutter is set to 10 seconds and Interval is set to continuous your camera captures a photo every 10 seconds 50 Multi Shot Mode HHH MEGAPIXELS The HEROA Silver captures photos at 12MP 7MP or 5MP Smaller megapixel values take up less space on the microSD card Note Changes that you make to the Megapixels setting in Multi Shot mode apply only to multi shot capture To adjust this setting for photo capture adjust the setting in Photo mode Settings Description 12MP Wide default Largest field of view Good for action shots i where you want to capture as much as 7MP Wide possible within the frame 7MP Medium 5MP Medium Mid range field of view Multi Shot Mode SPOT METER Spot Meter lets you capture photos from a dark space while pointing the camera into a brighter setting such as when recording the outdoors from within a car When Spot Meter is turned on e appears on the camera status screen The options for this setting are off default and on Note Changes that you make to the Spot Meter setting in Multi Shot mode apply only to multi shot capture To adj
36. reen tap 383 6 To exit Playback mode swipe down and then tap XX PRO TIP When you are not in Playback mode swipe right on the touch display to display the last captured video or photo 53 Playback Mode To Play Back Content When the Camera is in a Housing Power onthe camera Press the Power Mode button i9 to cycle to Playback mode Press the Shutter Select button to select Playback Press the Power Mode button to cycle to the thumbnail icon 88 In thumbnail preview use the Power Mode button i9 to cycle through the thumbnails Press the Shutter Select button S 1to view a thumbnail DUUN en S PLAYING BACK VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON A COMPUTE 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 computer meets these minimum system requirements Windows Mac Operating Windows 7 8 x OS X 10 8 or later System Inte Core 2 Duo Intel Intel Dual Core Intel CPU Quad Core i7 or better Quad Core i7 or better recommended recommended 54 Playback Mode Windows Mac Cardihatsunnoris Card included with Graphics Card pp Intel Dual Core Macs OpenGL1 2 or later or better Sereen 1280 x800 1280 x768 Resolution RAM 4GB 4GB 5400 RPM internal Peet team drive 7200 RPM drive drive 7200 RPM drive or SSD recommended Hard Drive or SSD recommended To Play Back Content on
37. settings that apply to all camera modes For instructions on how to change the following settings see Navigating Settings Menus gt WIRELESS When Wireless is on a Wireless status icon appears on the camera status screen and the blue wireless light blinks intermittently Setting Description Off default Camera connects to the GoPro App or the remote sold separately For instructions on RC amp App connecting to the app see Connecting to the GoPro App For instructions on pairing see the user manual for the remote PRO TIP If you forgot your camera s name or password use the Camera Reset setting in Setup mode to reset them to the defaults The default password is goprohero 57 Setup Mode Setup Mode m s TOUCH DISPLAY These settings let you manage the touch display to conserve battery power Setting Sleep c Lock 58 Description Automatically dims the touch display after a period of inactivity The options for this setting are 1 minute default 2 minutes 3 minutes and Never To manually dim the screen or to wake it press the Touch Display Sleep Wake button L 1 Lets you use gestures to lock and unlock the touch display The options for this setting are off and on default Turn this setting on to prevent accidental input on the touch display When this setting is on press the touch display for two seconds to lock it To unlock the touch display s
38. sing the Mounts LOCKING PLUG If you are using the HERO4 Silver in high impact sports such as surfing or skiing where significant impact might occur use the locking plug to securely lock the Quick Release Buckle fingers into place The locking plug helps to prevent the housing from accidentally releasing from the mount To Attach the Locking Plug 1 Loop the circular ring over the thumbscrew The circular ring acts as aleash to prevent dropping or losing the locking plug 2 Slide the Quick Release Buckle into the mount until it clicks into place 3 Press the U shaped part of the plug into the U shaped space in the Quick Release Buckle WARNING To avoid injury in the event of an accident do not use the locking plug or tether when using a mounting device on a helmet or other personal protective gear 88 Troubleshooting MY GOPRO WON T POWER ON 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 or Auto Charger MY GOPRO WON T RESPOND WHEN I PRESS A BUTTON Press and hold the Power Mode button for 8 seconds to reset your camera This reset saves all of your content and settings and powers off your camera MY PLAYBACK IS CHOPPY Choppy playback is typically not a problem with the file If your footage skips one of these situations is likely the cause Using an incompatible video player Not all video players support the H 264 co
39. to Settings PRO TIP For Night photo be sure to use the right Shutter setting for the situation For details see Shutter in Photo Settings Night 37 Photo Mode Photo Mode CAPTURING A SINGLE OR NIGHT PHOTO 1 Swipe left to display the camera modes and then tap the middle icon in the upper row Photo mode 2 If necessary select a different photo capture mode Single or Night a Swipe up to open the settings menu b Tap Mode and then tap the desired capture mode c Swipe down to close the settings menu The icon for the selected capture mode appears in the upper left on your camera displays 3 Press the Shutter Select button 1 The camera beeps two times the camera status lights flash and the counter on the camera status screen increases by one 38 CAPTURING CONTINUOUS PHOTOS 1 Select Continuous mode a Swipe left to display the camera modes and then tap the middle icon in the top row Photo mode b Swipe up to open the settings menu c Tap Mode and then tap Continuous d Tap X to close the settings menu The Continuous icon iy I appears in the upper left on your camera displays 2 Press and hold the Shutter Select button 1 The camera beeps and the camera status lights flash repeatedly 3 To stop capturing release the Shutter Select button i9 The counter on the camera status screen increases by one for every photo captured PRO TIP While capturing video you can manu
40. to a computer using a card reader sold separately Connect the card reader to your computer and insert the microSD card into the reader You can then transfer files to your computer or delete selected files on your card 67 Protune PROTUNE BENEFITS Protune unlocks the camera s full potential yielding stunning image quality and cinema caliber video and photos optimized for professional productions Protune gives content creators more flexibility and workflow efficiency than ever before Protune is compatible with professional color correction tools GoPro software and other video and photo editing software Protune enables manual control of White Balance Color ISO Limit Sharpness and Exposure Value Compensation for advanced control and customization of your video footage and photos Note Changes that you make to the Protune settings apply only to the mode in which they are changed To adjust this setting for video capture adjust the settings in Video mode To adjust this setting for photo capture adjust the settings in Photo mode To adjust this setting for multi shot capture adjust the settings in Multi Shot mode PROTUNE The options for this setting are off default and on When Protune is on PT appears on the camera displays Protune is available for all video and photo resolutions 68 Protune b 9 4 WHITE BALANCE White balance adjusts the overall color tone of videos and photos Setting Description
41. treet corner 5 10 seconds Sunset Lengthy activities such as 10 60 seconds s construction projects Video Photo Intervals Available intervals for Video Photo range from 5 60 seconds The quality of the photo depends on the selected video resolution and FOV 29 Video Mode Looping Intervals Available intervals for Looping are 5 20 60 and 120 minutes For example if you select a 5 minute interval only the previous 5 minutes is saved when you stop recording If you record for 5 minutes and do not press the Shutter Select button to stop recording and save the camera begins a new 5 minute interval by recording over your previous 5 minutes of footage Youcan also select max video as the interval With this option the camera records until the memory cardis full then overwrites the content Note To use Looping be sure that your microSD card has sufficient space PRO TIP Multiple chapter files are written to your memory card so that small segments of content can be overwritten during loop recording When viewing this content on a computer you see separate files for each time segment Use GoPro software to combine the files into a longer video 30 Video Mode RESOLUTION FPS AND FOV The HEROA Silver includes the video resolutions listed below Video NTSC P Resolution PAL FOV Screen Resolution 4K 15 12 5 Ultra Wide 3840x2160 16 9 30 25 Ultra Wide 2 7K 24 21 Medium 2704x1520 16 9
42. ust this setting for video capture adjust the setting in Video mode To adjust this setting for photo capture adjust the setting in Photo mode PROTUNE For details about Protune settings see Protune Note Changes that you make to the Protune settings 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 for photo capture adjust the setting in Photo mode 52 Playback Mode You can play back your content on the camera s touch display your computer TV or smartphone tablet using the GoPro App You can also play back content by inserting the microSD card directly into a device such as a computer or compatible TV With this method playback resolution depends on the resolution of the device and its ability to play back that resolution PLAYING BACK VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON YOUR HERO4 SILVER With the HEROA Silver touch display you can play back your videos and photos directly on your camera To Play Back Content Using the Touch Display 1 Swipe left and then tap Playback 2 Swipe to scroll through the thumbnails Note For photo series Burst Time Lapse Night Lapse and Continuous photos the thumbnail displays the first photo in the series 3 Tap a video or photo to open it in full screen view 4 For video tap EJ Note Swipe up to display additional playback controls 5 To return to the thumbnails sc
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