GoPro Hero 4, Hero4 Silcer, Hero4 Silver User Manual
USER MANUAL
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/ Table of Contents
Using the Mounts
86
Troubleshooting
89
Customer Support
91
Trademarks
91
Regulatory Information
91
The Basics
6
Getting Started
8
Camera Displays
14
Camera Icons
18
Camera Menus
20
Camera Modes
22
Navigating Settings Menus
23
Video Mode
25
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
/ Table of Contents
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10. Microphone
11. HERO Port
12. Touch Display
13. Touch Display Sleep/Wake
Button [
]
14. Settings/Tag Button [ ]
15. Battery Door
/ The Basics
1. Camera Status Light (red)
2. Shutter/Select Button [ ]
3. Wireless Status Light (blue)
4. Camera Status Screen
5. Power/Mode Button [ ]
6. 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
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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 wall charger other than a GoPro Wall Charger can
damage the GoPro batter y. 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 batter y 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 lifest yle. Always be aware of your surroundings to avoid
injury to yourself and others. Abide by all local laws when using
your GoP ro and related mounts and acces sories.
/ Getting Started/ 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
a capacity 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
bo tto m do or.
Slim housing surfboard mount installation
Slim housing remove camera
Slim housing insert camera
Slim housing closed Swapping housing doors
Quick Release Buckle + Thumb Screw + Slim housing = Complete Unit
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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.
/ 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 soware.
You can update your camera soware via the GoPro App or GoPro
soware. For more information, visit gopro.com/getstarted.
CAMERA DEFAULT SET TINGS
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)
QuikCapture Off
Wireless Off
PRO TIP: To open the settings menu for the current mode, swipe up
on the touch display or press the Settings/Tag button [
].
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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
or removing the card. Check manufacturer guidelines regarding use
in acceptable temperature ranges.
INSERTING + REMOVING MICROSD CARDS
The HERO4 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 into the
card slot with the label facing
the front of the camera.
When fully inserted, the card
clicks into place.
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/ Camera Displays
Your HERO4 Silver features a status screen on the front of the camera
and a 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 ic ons that appea r on the camera sta tus screen var y by mode.
TOUCH DISPLAY
The integrated touch display on the back of the camera lets you control
your camera and it s 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 automatically turns on/off when you power the
cam era o n/off.
PRO TIP: To conser ve batter y power while your camera is on, press
the Touch Display Sleep/Wake button [
] to dim your screen when
it is not in use.
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/ Camera Displays
Gestures
Use these gestures to navigate the touch display:
Swipe up/down
Swipe left Swipe right
Press for 3 sec
Slide down and hold
Swipe down
Swipe Le
Display camera modes.
Swipe up/down
Swipe up from
bottom edge
Swipe left Swipe right
Press for 3 sec
Slide down and hold
Swipe down
Swipe Up from Bottom Edge
Open the settings menu for the current mode.
Swipe up/downSwipe from top/bottomSwipe from left edge
Swipe Up/Down
Move through settings lists.
Swipe up/downSwipe from top/bottomSwipe from left edge
Tap
Select an item, turn a setting on/off.
Swipe up/down
Swipe down
Swipe Down from Top Edge
Close the settings menu.
Swipe up/down
Swipe Right
Display the last captured video or photo.
Swipe left/right Double tap Tap Press + hold
Swipe up/downSwipe from top/bottomSwipe from left edge
Swipe Le/Right
Display gallery images (Playback mode).
Swipe up/downSwipe from top/bottomSwipe from left edge
Double Tap
Change FOV in preview mode.
Swipe up/down
Press for 3 sec
Slide down and hold
Swipe down
Press for Two Seconds
Lock the touch display.
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/ Camera Icons / Camera Icons
Auto Low Light
Auto Off
Beeps
Burst Photos
Color
Continuous Photos
Date/Time
Default Mode
Delete
Exposure Value
Compensation
Field of View
Frames Per Second
Interval
ISO Limit
LEDs
Looping
Megapixels
Multi-Shot Mode
Night Lapse
Night Photo
On-Screen Display
Orientation
Photo Mode
Playback Mode
Protune
QuikCapture
Rate
Setup Mode
Sharpness
Shutter
Single Photo
Spot Meter
Time Lapse
Touch Display
Video
Video + Photo
Video Format
Video Mode
Video Resolution
White Balance
Wireless
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/ Camera Menus / Camera Menus
Camera
Reset
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The HERO4 Silver features several camera modes. Swipe le on the
touch display, or press the
Power/Mode button [
] repeatedly to
cycle through the modes
.
These modes appear:
Video Record video
Photo Capture a single photo
Multi-Shot
Capture a series of photos
(Time Lapse, Burst, etc.)
Playback Play back videos and photos
Setup Adjust general camera settings
/ Camera Modes
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 le corner of the touch
display, swipe le and then tap the mode.
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 exit the settings menu, swipe down from the top of the screen,
tap Exit, or press the Settings/Tag button [
].
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TO NAVIGATE WITH 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 [ ] repeatedly until it appears.
2. Press the Settings/Tag button [ ] to open the settings menu for
that mode.
3. Use the Power/Mode button [
] to cycle through the settings.
4. Press the Shutter/Select button [
] to cycle through the options
within a setting. To select an option, leave the option highlighted
when you move to another screen.
5. To go back to the previous screen or exit the settings menu, press
the Settings/Tag button [
].
/ Navigating Settings Menus / Video Mode
Video mode contains four capture modes: Video, Time Lapse Video,
Video + Photo and Video Looping.
Capture Mode Description
Video (default) Captures video.
Time Lapse Video
Creates video from frames captured at
specific intervals. Time Lapse Video is
available only in 4K and 2.7K 4:3 resolutions.
Time Lapse Video is captured without audio.
Protune
™
, Auto Low Light, and Spot Meter are
not available in this capture mode.
Note: 2.7K 4:3 resolutio n is available o nly for Time Lapse v ideo.
Video + Photo
Simultaneously captures both video and
photos. You can set the camera to capture a
photo at selected intervals while you record
video. For details, see Video + Photo Intervals
in this section.
Looping
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.
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/ Video Mode / Video Mode
CAPTURING VIDEO
1. Swipe le to display the camera modes, and then tap the upper le
icon ( Video mode).
2. 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 le on your
camera displays.
3. Press the Shutter/Select button [
]. The camera beeps once
and the camera status lights flash while the camera is recording.
4. To stop capturing, press the Shutter/Select button [
]. The
camera status lights flash three times and the camera beeps
three times.
If the memor y card is full or the battery is out of power, your camera
automatically stops recording. Your video is saved before the camera
powers off.
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 [
]. Press again to stop
recording and power off the camera. For details, see Setup 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 soware.
To Add a HiLight Tag with Your Camera:
While recording or playing back video, press the Settings/Tag
button [
].
PRO TIP: In the app, tap the screen during playback to display the
HiLight Tags on the progress bar.
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