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USER MANUAL
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To download this user manual in a different language, visit gopro.com/support. Pour télécharger ce manuel de l’utilisateur dans une autre langue, rendez-vous sur gopro.com/support. Wenn Sie dieses Benutzerhandbuch in einer anderen Sprache herunterladen möchten, besuchen Sie gopro.com/support. / Join the GoPro Movement Per scaricare questo manuale utente in un’altra lingua, visita gopro.com/support. facebook.com/GoPro youtube.com/GoPro Para descargar este manual de usuario en otro idioma
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/ Table of Contents / Table of Contents The Basics 6 Using the Mounts 84 Getting Started 8 Frequently Asked Questions 87 Camera Displays 14 Customer Support 89 Camera Icons 18 Trademarks 89 Camera Menus 20 Regulatory Information 89 Camera Modes 22 Navigating Settings Menus 23 Video Mode 25 Photo Mode 36 Multi-Shot Mode 43 Playback Mode 52 Setup Mode 56 Connecting to the GoPro App 64 Transferring Files to a Computer 65 ™ Protune 66 Battery 72 Important Messages 77 Camera Housing 79 4 5
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/ The Basics / The Basics 1. Camera Status Light (red) 7. microSD Card Slot 10. Microphone (microSD card not included) 2. Shutter/Select Button [ ] 11. HERO Port 8. Mini-USB Port 3. Wireless Status Light (blue) 12. Touch Display (supports composite A/C 4. Camera Status Screen 13. Touch Display Sleep/Wake cable/ 3.5mm stereo mic Button [ ] 5. Power/Mode Button [ ] adapter, not included) 14. Settings/Tag Button [ ] 6. Micro HDMI Port 9. Audio Alert (cable not included) 15. Battery Door
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Slim housing surfboard mount installation Quick Release Buckle + Thumb Screw + Slim housing = Complete Unit Slim housing closed Swapping housing doors / Getting Started / Getting Started CHARGING THE BATTERY 4. Charge the battery by connecting the camera to a computer or Slim housing remove camera Slim housing insert camera 1. Remove the camera from its housing. other USB charging adapter using the included USB cable. The camera status light turns on during charging and turns off when charg
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/ Getting Started / 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 POWERING ON + OFF To Power On: Photo 12MP, Wide Field of Vi
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/ Getting Started / Getting Started INSERTING + REMOVING MICROSD CARDS To Remove the microSD Card: The HERO4 Silver camera is compatible with 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB Place your fingernail against and 64GB capacity microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC memory the edge of the memory card cards (sold separately). You must use a microSD card with a Class and lightly press it further into 10 or a UHS-1 rating. (For a list of the recommended SD cards, the camera. visit gopro.com/support.) GoPro recom
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/ Camera Displays / Camera Displays TOUCH DISPLAY Your HERO4 Silver features a status screen on the front of the camera The integrated touch display on the back of the camera lets you control and a larger touch display on the back. your camera and its settings, and preview and play back videos and CAMERA STATUS SCREEN photos. You can also use it as a viewfinder so you can see what your The camera status screen on the front of the camera displays the camera sees for easy shot-framing. foll
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/ Camera Displays / Camera Displays Swipe from left edge Swipe from top/bottom Swipe up/down Swipe left/right Double tap Tap Press + hold Gestures Use these gestures to navigate the touch display: Swipe up from Swipe left Press for 3 sec Swipe down Slide down and hold Swipe Left/Right Swipe up/down bottom edge Display gallery images (Playback mode). Swipe from left edge Swipe from top/bottom Swipe up/down Swipe left/right Double tap Tap Press + hold Swipe Left Display camera modes. Swipe up f
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/ Camera Icons / Camera Icons Auto Low Light LEDs Sharpness Auto Off Looping Shutter Beeps Megapixels Single Photo Burst Photos Multi-Shot Mode Spot Meter Color Night Lapse Time Lapse Continuous Photos Night Photo Touch Display Date/Time On-Screen Display Video Default Mode Orientation Video + Photo Delete Photo Mode Video Format Exposure Value Playback Mode Video Mode Compensation Protune Video Resolution Field of View QuikCapture White Balance Frames Per Second Rate Wireless Interval Setup Mo
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/ Camera Menus / Camera Menus Camera Reset 20 21
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/ Camera Modes / Navigating Settings Menus The HERO4 Silver features several camera modes. Swipe left on the Each camera mode has its own settings menu. With your HERO4 touch display, or press the Power/Mode button [ ] repeatedly to Silver, you can navigate the settings menus using the touch display or cycle through the modes. the buttons on the camera. These modes appear: TO NAVIGATE WITH THE TOUCH DISPLAY: 1. Verify that the camera is in the desired camera mode. If an icon Video Record
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/ Navigating Settings Menus / Video Mode TO NAVIGATE WITH THE CAMERA BUTTONS: Video mode contains three capture modes: Video, Video + Photo and Video Looping. 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 Capture Mode Description Power/Mode button [ ] repeatedly until it appears. Video (default) Captures video. 2. Press the Settings/Tag button [ ] to open the settings menu for that mode. Simultaneou
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/ Video Mode / Video Mode CAPTURING VIDEO 1. Swipe left to display the camera modes, and then tap the upper left icon (Video mode). 2. If necessary, select a different video capture mode (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 HILIGHT TAGGING selected capture mode appears in the upper left on your You can mark specific moments in your video
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/ Video Mode / Video Mode VIDEO SETTINGS Looping Intervals Three capture modes are available for Video mode: Video, Video Available intervals for Looping are 5, 20, 60 and 120 minutes. For + Photo, and Video Looping. The capture mode that you select example, if you select a 5-minute interval, only the previous 5 minutes determines the Video settings that appear in the rest of the menu. is saved when you stop recording. If you record for 5 minutes and do not press the Shutter/Select button [
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/ Video Mode / Video Mode RESOLUTION, FPS AND FOV Video NTSC/ FOV Screen Resolution The HERO4 Silver includes the video resolutions listed below. Resolution PAL 120/120 Ultra Wide, Video NTSC/ FOV Screen Resolution 720p 60/50 Medium, 1280x720, 16:9 Resolution PAL 30/25 Narrow 4K 15/12.5 Ultra Wide 3840x2160, 16:9 100/100 720p SuperView Ultra Wide 1280x720, 16:9 30/25 Ultra Wide, 60/50 2.7K 2704x1520, 16:9 24/24 Medium WVGA 240/240 Ultra Wide 848x480, 16:9 48/48 PRO TIP: To open the setti
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/ Video Mode / Video Mode Video Resolution Best Use Video Resolution Best Use Stunning high-resolution video with Use for body-mounted shots and when professional low-light performance. 8MP slow motion is desired. Provides large 4K 960p stills available from video. Recommended viewing area and smooth results for high for tripod or fixed position shots. action capture. 16:9 resolution video downscales to provide Good for handheld shots and when slow 720p 2.7K stunning, cinema-quality result
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/ Video Mode / Video Mode FOV Best Use LOW LIGHT Largest field of view, increased image Auto Low Light allows you to shoot in low-light environments or stability. Good for action shots where when quickly transitioning in and out of low-light conditions. The Ultra Wide you want to capture as much as possible camera automatically adjusts fps to achieve the optimal exposure within the frame. and best results. Mid-range field of view, moderate Medium Auto Low Light is not available for
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/ Photo Mode / Photo Mode Photo mode contains three capture modes: Single, Continuous CAPTURING A SINGLE OR NIGHT PHOTO and Night. 1. Swipe left to display the camera modes, and then tap the middle icon in the upper row (Photo mode). Capture Mode Description 2. If necessary, select a different photo capture mode (Single or Night): Single (default) Captures a single photo. a. Swipe up to open the settings menu. Captures a series of photos continuously b. Tap Mode, and then tap the desired capt
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/ Photo Mode / Photo Mode CAPTURING CONTINUOUS PHOTOS PHOTO SETTINGS Three capture modes are available for Photo mode: Single, 1. Select Continuous mode: Continuous and Night. The capture mode that you select determines a. Swipe left to display the camera modes, and then tap the the Photo settings that appear in the rest of the menu. middle icon in the top row (Photo mode). b. Swipe up to open the settings menu. For instructions on how to change the following settings, see c. Tap Mode, and
