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GoPro HERO5 Black User Manual

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USER MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Your HERO5 Black	6

Getting Started	8

Navigating Your GoPro	16

Map of Modes and Settings	20

QuikCapture	22

Capturing Video and Photos	24

Controlling Your GoPro with Your Voice	27

Playing Back Your Content	30

Using Your Camera with an HDTV	33

Connecting to the Capture App	35

Offloading Your Content	36

Video Mode: Capture Modes	39

Video Mode: Settings	41

Video Mode: Advanced Settings	48

Photo Mode: Capture Modes	50

Photo Mode: Settings	52

Photo Mode: Advanced Settings	54

Time Lapse Mode: Capture Modes	56

Time Lapse Mode: Settings	58

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Time Lapse Mode: Advanced Settings	62

Advanced Controls	63

Connecting to an Audio Accessory	73

Customizing Your GoPro	74

Important Messages	78

Resetting Your Camera	79

Mounting	80

Removing the Side Door	85

Maintenance	87

Battery Information	88

Troubleshooting	91

Customer Support	93

Trademarks	93

Regulatory Information	93

YOUR HERO5 BLACK

1.Shutter Button [ ]

2.Camera Status Screen

3.Mode Button [ ]

4.Side Door

5.USB-C Port

6.Micro HDMI Port (cable not included)

7.Speaker

8.Battery Door

9.Latch Release Button

YOUR HERO5 BLACK

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10.Battery

11.microSD Card Slot

12.Camera Status Light

13.Touch Display

14.Microphone

GETTING STARTED

Welcome to your new HERO5 Black. To capture video and photos, you need a microSD card (sold separately).

MICROSD CARDS

Use brand name memory cards that meet these requirements:

•microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC

•Class 10 or UHS-I rating

•Capacity up to 128GB

For a list of the recommended microSD cards, visit gopro.com/workswithgopro.

If the memory card becomes full during recording, your camera stops recording and displays FULL on the touch display.

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.

REFORMATTING YOUR MICROSD CARD

To keep your microSD card in good condition, reformat it on a regular basis. Reformatting erases all of your content, so be sure to offload your photos and videos first.

To reformat your card, swipe down, then tap Preferences > Format SD Card > Delete.

GETTING STARTED

CHARGING THE BATTERY

For the best experience with your new camera, we recommend fully charging the battery before first use.

1.Hold down the Latch Release button on the battery door, then slide the door open.

2.Insert a microSD card with the label facing the battery (microSD card is not required for charging).

Note: To remove the card, press it into the slot with your fingernail and it will pop out.

3.Insert the battery, then close the door.

GETTING STARTED

4.Hold down the Latch Release button on the side door, then slide the door open.

5.Connect the camera to a computer or other USB charging adapter using the included USB-C cable.

6.Power off the camera. The camera status light turns on during charging and turns off when charging is complete.

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 battery charges to 100% in about 3 hours. For more information, see

Battery Information (page 88).

PRO TIP: For fastest charging, use GoPro’s Supercharger (sold separately). You can charge your camera with a USB-compatible wall charger or auto charger.

GETTING STARTED

UPDATING YOUR CAMERA SOFTWARE

To get the latest features and best performance from your GoPro, make sure your camera is always using the most current software. When you connect to the Capture app or Quik for desktop, you are automatically notified if an update is available.

1.Download these apps:

•Capture app from the Apple© App Store© or Google Play™

•Quik for desktop from gopro.com/apps

2.Connect your camera to your smartphone/tablet or computer. If an update is available, the app provides instructions for installing it.

You can also update your camera manually using the microSD card and a card reader/adapter (sold separately). For details and information about the latest software version, visit gopro.com/update.

PRO TIP: To see your current software version, swipe down from the main screen, then tap Preferences > About This GoPro.

GETTING STARTED

POWERING ON + OFF

To Power On:

Press the Mode button [ ]. The camera beeps several times while the camera status lights flash. When information appears on the touch display or the camera status screen, your camera is on.

To Power Off:

Press and hold the Mode button for two seconds. The camera beeps several times while the camera status lights flash.

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, including all privacy laws, which may restrict recording in certain areas.

GETTING STARTED

CAMERA STATUS SCREEN

The camera status screen on the front of the camera contains the following information about modes and settings so you can see the basics for your current setting at a glance:

1.Camera Mode

2.Settings

3.Number of Files Captured

4.Remaining microSD Card Storage

5.Battery Status

Note: The icons and settings that appear on the camera status screen vary by mode. Those shown above are for Video mode.

GETTING STARTED

TOUCH DISPLAY

The touch display on the back of the camera contains the following information about modes and settings on the main screen. The settings that appear vary by mode.

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1.Wireless Status

2.GPS Status

3.Time Remaining/Photos Taken

4.Battery Status

5.Camera Mode

6.Settings

7.Advanced Settings (icons)

Note: The touch display does not work under water.

GETTING STARTED

TOUCH DISPLAY GESTURES

Use these gestures to navigate the touch display. When swiping, swipe from the edge of the screen.

Tap

Selects an item, turns a setting on/off.

Press and Hold

Accesses Exposure Control setting.

Swipe Left

Accesses advanced settings (if available) for the current mode.

Swipe Right

Displays your media.

Swipe Down

From the main screen, opens the Connect and Preferences menus. Otherwise, returns to the main screen.

PRO TIP: To lock the touch display to prevent accidental input, swipe down from the main screen, then tap [ ]. Tap this icon again to unlock it.

NAVIGATING YOUR GOPRO

MODES

Your HERO5 Black contains three camera modes: Video, Photo, and Time Lapse.

Video

Video mode contains three capture modes: Video, Video + Photo, and Looping. For descriptions of each capture mode, see Video Mode: Capture Modes (page 39).

Photo

Photo mode contains three capture modes: Photo, Burst, and Night. For descriptions of each capture mode, see Photo Mode: Capture Modes (page 50).

Time Lapse

Time Lapse mode contains three capture modes: Time Lapse Video, Time Lapse Photo, Night Lapse Photo. For descriptions of each capture mode, see Time Lapse Mode: Capture Modes (page 56).

For a visual map of your GoPro's modes and settings, see Map of Modes and Settings (page 20).

NAVIGATING YOUR GOPRO

NAVIGATING WITH THE TOUCH DISPLAY

1.From the main screen, tap the icon in the lower left corner.

2.Tap one of the mode icons at the top of the screen (Video, Photo, or Time Lapse).

3.Tap a capture mode in the list below it.

4.On the main screen, tap the setting that you want to change.

5.Tap a new option (available options are white). The camera returns you to the main screen.

If you select a video resolution (RES) that does not support the frames per second (FPS) setting that is selected, a message appears that instructs you to tap the touch display to automatically move to the FPS setting and select a different value. A similar message appears if you select an FPS that is not supported by the selected resolution.

NAVIGATING YOUR GOPRO

6.To change an advanced setting, swipe left.

Note: Not all capture modes have advanced settings.

7.To turn on an advanced setting, tap [].

8. To return to the main screen, swipe down.

CHANGING MODES WITH THE MODE BUTTON

The Mode button lets you quickly cycle through the capture modes that you set. For example, if you previously selected Video in Video mode, Night Photo in Photo mode, and Time Lapse Video in Time Lapse mode, pressing the Mode button cycles through those capture modes.

Note that Burst photo always appears in this cycle. You can capture fastmoving action like kids jumping into a pool or a mountain bike jump without having to change your Photo capture mode ahead of time.

NAVIGATING YOUR GOPRO

NAVIGATING WITH THE BUTTONS

If you use the camera under water, use the buttons and the camera status screen to change modes and settings.

1.With the camera powered on, hold down the Mode button [ ] and press the Shutter button [ ].

2.Use the Mode button to cycle through the settings.

3.Press the Shutter button to cycle through the options within a setting. To select an option, leave the option highlighted.

4.To exit, press and hold the Shutter button, or cycle to Done in the menu.

MAP OF MODES AND SETTINGS

Auto Low Light	Manual Audio Control	RAW	Video Mode / Video

Burst	Night Photo	Resolution (RES)	Video + Photo
Burst	Night Photo	Resolution (RES)	Video + Photo

FOV	Night Lapse Photo	Shutter	Video Stabilization

FPS	Photo Mode / Photo	Time Lapse Mode	WDR

Interval	Protune	Time Lapse Photo

Looping	Rate	Time Lapse Video

QUIKCAPTURE

QuikCapture is the fastest way to capture video or time lapse photos with HERO5 Black. Because the camera is powered on only when it is capturing, you also conserve battery power.

CAPTURING VIDEO WITH QUIKCAPTURE

1. With the camera powered off, press the Shutter button [ ].

Your camera powers on, beeps several times, and automatically

begins capturing video. The camera status lights blink while the camera is recording.

2.To stop recording, press the Shutter button again.

The camera stops recording, beeps several times, and automatically powers off.

To capture other types of video, see Capturing Video and Photos (page 24).

QUIKCAPTURE

CAPTURING TIME LAPSE PHOTOS WITH QUIKCAPTURE

In addition to showing how a scene changes over time, time lapse photos are also useful for capturing a series of photos to be sure you get the shot you want.

1.With the camera powered off, press and hold the Shutter button [ ] until capture begins.

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Your camera powers on, beeps several times, and automatically

begins capturing time lapse photos. The camera status lights blink once for each photo captured.

2.To stop capturing, press the Shutter button again.

The camera stops recording, beeps several times, and automatically powers off to maximize battery life.

To capture other types of photos or time lapse content, see Capturing Video and Photos (page 24).

TURNING QUIKCAPTURE OFF

QuikCapture is on by default, but you can turn it off, if needed.

1.From the main screen, swipe down.

2.Tap Preferences > QuikCapture.

3.Tap Off.

CAPTURING VIDEO AND PHOTOS

You can also use a more traditional method to capture video and photos— including time lapse video and photos—in which you leave the camera powered on and capture, as needed. With this method, you can use the touch display to preview your shots and change modes and settings before capturing. However, unlike QuikCapture, the camera remains on when you are not capturing, so you must manually power it off to save battery life.

1.If needed, select a different mode:

a. Tap the icon in the lower left corner of the touch display.

b.Tap one of the mode icons at the top of the screen.

c.Tap a capture mode in the list below it.

CAPTURING VIDEO AND PHOTOS

2.If needed, select different settings. For details about settings, see Video Mode: Capture Modes (page 39), Photo Mode: Capture Modes

(page 50), or Time Lapse Mode: Capture Modes (page 56).

3.Press the Shutter button [ ]. The camera beeps and the camera status lights flash while the camera is capturing.

4.To stop capturing video or time lapse, press the Shutter button. The camera beeps and the camera status lights flash quickly.

PRO TIP: You can also capture video and photos using voice commands. For details, see Controlling Your GoPro with Your Voice (page 27).




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CAPTURING VIDEO AND PHOTOS

ADDING HILIGHT TAGS

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.

While recording or playing back video, press the Mode button [ ].

PRO TIP: You can also add HiLight Tags during recording with the Capture app, Voice Control, or the Smart Remote.

CONTROLLING YOUR GOPRO WITH YOUR VOICE

You can control your HERO5 Black with your voice using a set of specific commands (see list below).

Note: Voice Control performance may be impacted by distance, wind, and noisy conditions. Keep the product clean and clear of debris.

USING VOICE CONTROL

Voice Control works best when you and your GoPro are in close proximity.

1.From the main screen, swipe down, then tap [ ].

Note: You can also turn Voice Control on or off from the Preferences menu. Tap Preferences > On Camera Voice Control, then select an option.

2.If this is the first time you turned on voice control, confirm or change the voice control language.

3.Say a command from List of Voice Commands (page 28).

4.To turn off Voice Control manually, swipe down on the main screen,

then tap [ ]. Voice Control also turns off when your camera powers off. For details, see Auto Off (page 75).

PRO TIP: To extend the voice control of your camera in windy and noisy environments, use Remo (Waterproof Voice Activated Remote). For details, visit gopro.com.

CONTROLLING YOUR GOPRO WITH YOUR VOICE

LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS

Two types of commands are available with Voice Control:

•Action commands let you immediately capture video or photos. For example, if you just stopped recording video, you can say the command to take a photo or begin capturing time lapse—without having to first change the mode.

•Mode commands are useful if you want to quickly select a mode and then use the Shutter button to capture.

Your camera does not need to be in a specific mode to capture video or photos. You can use the action commands from any mode. Your camera captures video or photos based on the settings you previously selected.

Action Command	Description

GoPro start recording	Starts capturing video

GoPro HiLight	Adds a HiLight Tag to video
	during recording

That was sick	Adds a HiLight Tag to video
	during recording

GoPro stop recording	Stops capturing video

GoPro take a photo	Captures a single photo

GoPro shoot burst	Captures burst photos

GoPro start time lapse	Starts capturing time lapse

GoPro stop time lapse	Stops capturing time lapse

GoPro turn off	Powers off the camera

CONTROLLING YOUR GOPRO WITH YOUR VOICE

Mode Command	Description

GoPro Video mode	Changes the camera mode to Video
	(does not capture video)

GoPro Photo mode	Changes the camera mode to Photo
	mode (does not capture photos)

GoPro Burst mode	Changes the camera mode to Burst
	mode (does not capture burst photos)

GoPro Time Lapse mode	Changes the camera mode to
	Time Lapse (does not capture time
	lapse photos)

For the most updated list of commands, visit gopro.com/yourhero5.

PRO TIP: If you are recording video or time lapse, you must stop recording before issuing a new command.

CHANGING YOUR VOICE CONTROL LANGUAGE

1.From the main screen, swipe down.

2.Tap Preferences > Language (in the Voice Control section).

3.Tap a language.

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