GoPro HWBD1 Users Manual
USER MANUAL
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/ Table of Contents
Optional Accessories
The Basics
Getting Started
Camera Displays
Camera Icons
Camera Menus
Camera Modes
Navigating Settings Menus
Video Mode
Photo Mode
Multi-Shot Mode
Playback Mode
Setup Mode
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Connecting to the GoPro App
Transferring Files to a Computer
Protune
™
Battery
Important Messages
The Frame
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/ Table of Contents
Using the Mounts
Frequently Asked Questions
Customer Support
Trademarks
Regulatory Information
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/ Optional Accessories
Battery BacPac
™
Handlebar/Seatpost/
Pole Mount
Smart Remote Chesty (Chest Harness)
Standard Housing
131' (40m)
Jaws: Flex Clamp
Dual Battery Charger
for HERO 4 Batteries
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3-Way
/ Wear It. Mount It. Love It.
Suction Cup Head Strap + QuickClip
Surfboard Mounts Tripod Mounts
™
Roll Bar Mount Fetch (Dog Harness)
See more at
gopro.com.
Floaty Backdoor
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/ 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)
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7. microSD Card Slot
]
]
(microSD card not included)
8. Mini-USB Port
(supports composite A/C
cable/ 3.5mm stereo mic
adapter, not included)
9. Audio Alert
/ The Basics
10. Microphone
11. HERO Port
12. Touch Display
13. Touch Display Sleep/Wake
Button [
14. Settings/Tag Button [
15. Battery Door
]
]
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/ Getting Started
CHARGING THE BATTERY
1. Remove the camera from The Frame.
2. Remove the camera side door and insert a microSD, microSDHC
or microSDXC card (sold separately) into the card slot. A microSD
card with a Class 10 or UHS-1 rating is required.
3. Open the bottom door, insert the battery and then close the
bottom door.
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/ Getting Started
4. Charge the battery by connecting the camera to a computer using
the included USB cable. The charging icon appears on the camera
status screen and shows a full battery when charging is complete.
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
this camera.
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/ 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, GoPro
soware or at 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)
QuikCapture Off
Wireless Off
To change your Video or Photo settings, see Video Settings and
Photo Settings.
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/ 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 b
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 [
once for video, press and hold for two seconds for Time Lapse photos.
Press again to stop recording and power off the camera. For details,
see QuikCapture in Setup Mode.
utton [
] for two seconds. The
]. Press
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/ Getting Started
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. GoPro recommends using brand name memory cards for
aximum reliability in high-vibration activities.
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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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/ 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
or removing the card. Check manufacturer guidelines regarding use
in acceptable temperature ranges.
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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 icons that appear on the camera status screen vary by mode.
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/ 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 automatically turns on/off when you power the
camera on/off.
PRO TIP: To conserve battery power, dim your screen or turn it off
when it is not in use. For details, see Touch Display in Setup Mode.
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/ Camera Displays
Gestures
Use these gestures to navigate the touch display:
Swipe Le
Display camera modes.
Swipe Up from Bottom Edge
Open the settings menu for the current mode.
Swipe Up/Down
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Move through settings lists.
Tap
Select an item, turn a setting on/off.
Swipe Le/Right
Display gallery images (Playback mode).
/ Camera Displays
Swipe Right from Le Edge
Display last file captured.
Double Tap
Zoom in/out on an image.
Press for Three Seconds
Lock the touch display. (Lock setting must be on.)
Slide Down and Hold
Unlock the touch display. (Lock setting must
be on.)
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/ Camera Icons
Auto Low Light
Auto Off
Beeps
Burst Photos
Color
Continuous Photos
Date/Time
Default Mode
Delete
Exposure Value
Compensation
Field of View
LEDs
Looping
Megapixels
Multi-Shot Mode
Night Lapse
Night Photo
On-Screen Display
Orientation
Photo Mode
Playback Mode
Protune
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QuikCapture
Frames Per Second
Rate
Interval
Setup Mode
ISO Limit
Sharpness
Shutter
Single Photo
Spot Meter
Time Lapse
Touch Display
Video
Video + Photo
Video Format
/ Camera Icons
Video Mode
Video Resolution
White Balance
Wireless
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/ Camera Menus
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/ Camera Menus
Camera
Reset
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/ Camera Modes
The HERO4 Silver features several camera modes. Swipe le on the
touch display, or press the
cycle through the modes
These modes appear:
Video Record video
Photo Capture a single photo
Multi-Shot Capture a series of photos
Playback Play back videos and photos
Setup Adjust general camera settings
PRO TIP: From any mode, swipe right from the le edge of the screen
to display the last captured image.
Power/Mode button [
.
] repeatedly to
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/ 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 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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/ Navigating Settings Menus
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 [
2. Press the Settings/Tag button [
that mode.
3. Use the Power/Mode button [
4. Press the Shutter/Select button [
within a setting. To select an option, leave the option highlighted
when you move to another screen.
] repeatedly until it appears.
] to open the settings menu for
] to cycle through the settings.
] to cycle through the options
5. To go back to the previous screen or exit the settings menu, press
the Settings/Tag button [
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/ Video Mode
CAPTURING VIDEO
To capture video, verify that the camera is in a Video mode. If one of
the Video icons does not appear in the upper le on your camera’s
touch display, swipe le, then tap Video.
To Start Recording:
Press the Shutter/Select button [
and the camera status lights (red) flash while recording.
To Stop Recording:
Press the Shutter/Select button [
flash three times and the camera emits three beeps.
If the 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.
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 [
recording and power off the camera. For details, see Setup Mode.
]. The camera emits one beep
]. The camera status lights (red)
]. Press again to stop
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/ Video Mode
HILIGHT TAGGING
You can mark specific moments in your video as they happen 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).
To Add a HiLight Tag:
While recording video, press the Settings/Tag button [
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/ Video Mode
VIDEO SETTINGS
For instructions on how to change the following settings, see
Navigating Settings Menus.
Three capture modes are available for Video mode. The capture mode
that you select determines the Video settings that appear in the rest
of the menu.
Capture Mode Description
Video (default) Captures video.
Simultaneously captures both video and
photos. You can set the camera to capture a
Video + Photo
photo at selected intervals while you record
video. For details, see Video + Photo Intervals
in this section.
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/ Video Mode
Capture Mode Description
Lets you continuously record and save only
Looping
the best moments, which helps to conserve
space on your microSD card. Looping is
™
available only if Protune
is turned off.
PRO TIP: Easily create epic GoPro-style videos using free
GoPro soware. Learn more and download this soware at
gopro.com/getstarted.
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