GoPro HERO4 Black Camera User Manual

: June 14, 2024
: GoPro

GoPro HERO4 Black Camera User Manual

GoPro HERO4 Black Camera

QUICK START GUIDE

HERO BLACK

Download the User Manual at
gopro.com/support

When using your GoPro camera as part of your active lifestyle, always be aware of your surroundings to avoid injury to yourself and others, and to prevent damage to your camera.

WARNING: Before using your GoPro camera, please read carefully all the safety precautions in the Important Product + Safety Information included with your camera.

Hello

Congratulations on your new HERO4 Black camera. This Quick Start Guide will show you the basics of capturing life’s most incredible moments with your GoPro.
To learn more, download the User Manual at gopro.com/support.

JOIN THE GOPRO MOVEMENT

Getting Started

STEP 1
Remove the camera from the housing.

STEP 2
Remove the camera side door and insert a microSD card (sold separately).
(Requires at least a Class 10 or UHS-I microSD card. For a list of GoPro- tested microSD cards, visit gopro.com/support.)

STEP 3
Open the battery door and insert the battery.

STEP 4
Charge the battery using the included USB cable.

The Basics

POWERING CAMERA ON AND OFF

To Power On:
Press the Power/Mode button [ ].

To Power Off:
Press and hold the Power/Mode button [ ] for two seconds.

Selecting Camera Modes

1. Press the Power/Mode button [ ] repeatedly to cycle through the camera modes.

Power/Mode

2. If necessary, select a different capture mode:

a. Press the Settings/Tag button [ ] to open the settings menu.
b. Press the Shutter/Select button [ ] repeatedly until you get to the desired capture mode.
c. Press the Settings/Tag button [ ] to close the settings menu.

*Playback only appears when the camera is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac (sold separately).

Capturing Video and Photos

Select your camera mode, then press the Shutter/Select button [ ] to start/stop recording or take a photo.

QUIK CAPTURE
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 two seconds for Time Lapse photos.
Press again to stop recording and power off the camera. You can turn QuikCapture on/off in Setup mode.

HILIGHT TAG

Press the Settings/Tag button [ ] to tag key moments while recording video or playing back footage on an LCD Touch BacPac.
HiLight Tags help you quickly find the highlights later for easy playback, editing and sharing.

Adjusting Camera Settings

1. Press the Power/Mode button [ ] to cycle to your desired mode.
2. Press the Settings/Tag button [ ] to enter the Settings menu for that mode.
3. Press the Power/Mode button [ ] to cycle through the options.

4. Press the Shutter/Select button [ ] to select your desired option.
5. Press the Settings/Tag button [ ] to exit the settings menu.

To learn more about settings, download the User Manual at
gopro.com/support

Settings

Mounting Your Camera

Mount your GoPro to helmets, gear and more with the included Curved + Flat Adhesive Mounts and hardware.

APPLYING + REMOVING ADHESIVE MOUNTS

Apply adhesive mounts to clean, smooth surfaces at room temperature only, at least 24 hours before use. To remove, heat with a hair dryer then peel off mount.

FLAT SURFACE MOUNTING

Mounting Your Camera

MOUNTING

Housing Backdoors

Your HERO4 Black camera comes with two backdoors, each designed for different uses and environments.

STANDARD BACKDOOR
Provides waterproof protection to 131’ (40m).
Use when shooting under water or in wet, damp or dirty conditions.

SKELETON BACKDOOR
Not waterproof—use in dry, dirt-free environments only. Enables enhanced audio capture during low-speed activities.

Swapping Backdoors

STEP 1
Open the housing so the backdoor hangs downward.

STEP 2
Pull down on the backdoor until it snaps free from the hinge

STEP 3
Align the new backdoor with the hinge.

STEP 4
Push up on the backdoor until it clicks into place.

Playing Back Videos and Photos

There are several ways to play back your videos and view your photos.

COMPUTER

Connect the camera to your computer with the included USB cable to transfer content for playback.
For help accessing your GoPro content, download the latest GoPro software at gopro.com/getstarted.

SMARTPHONE + TABLET
Use the GoPro App to play back content on your smartphone or tablet. For more info, see GoPro App.

LCD TOUCH BACPAC™
This removable LCD touch screen seamlessly attaches to the back of your GoPro, delivering quick playback of videos and photos (sold separately).

TV
See your content on the big screen.
Connect your camera to your TV with a micro HDMI*, composite or combo cable (sold separately).

There are a few ways to share your videos and photos.

COMPUTER
Connect the camera to your computer with the included USB cable to transfer content for sharing.

SMARTPHONE + TABLET
Use the GoPro App to share videos and photos by text, email or on your social networks. For more info, see GoPro App.

*For video resolutions above 1080p60 fps, HDMI playback may only be supported at 1080p60 fps.

GoPro App

CONTROL. VIEW. SHARE.
The GoPro App lets you control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. See what your camera sees with live preview. View photos and play back videos, then share your favorites via email, text, Facebook, Twitter and more.

TO CONNECT TO THE GOPRO APP
1. Download the GoPro App and open it on your smartphone or tablet.
2. Follow the app’s on-screen instructions to connect your camera.
(If needed, the default password for your camera is goprohero.)

For complete pairing instructions,
visit gopro.com/support.