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    							1USER MANUAL 
    						
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    							Your HERO5 Black6
    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
    TABLE OF CONTENTS 
    						
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    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
    10.  Battery
    11.  microSD Card Slot 
    12.  Camera Status Light
    13.  Touch Display
    14.  Microphone
    YOUR HERO5 BLACK
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    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 ba\
    sis. 
    Reformatting erases all of your content, so be sure to offload your phot\
    os 
    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 i\
    s 
    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.
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    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 STARTEDGETTING 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. 
    						
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    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 displa\
    y 
    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 followi\
    ng 
    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.
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    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.                   
    						
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    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 frame\
    s 
    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.
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    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, Ni\
    ght 
    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 fast\
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    moving action like kids jumping into a pool or a mountain bike jump with\
    out 
    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.
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