GoPro Hero5 Black User 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
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1. Shutter Button [
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2.  Camera Status Screen
3.  Mode Button [
 
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4.  Side Door
5.  USB-C Port  6. 
Micro HDMI Port   
(cable not included)
7.  Speaker
8.  Battery Door
9.  Latch Release Button
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10.  Battery
11.  microSD Card Slot 
12.  Camera Status Light
13.  Touch Display
14.  Microphone
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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\
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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 
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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\
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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\
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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 [ 
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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\
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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\
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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\
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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 [
 
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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.
NAVIGATING YOUR GOPRO