GoPro HERO6 User Manual

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							Your HERO6 Black6
Getting Started 8
Navigating Your GoPro 17
Map of Modes and Settings 22
Capturing Video and Photos 24
Settings for Your Activities 26
QuikCapture 28
Controlling Your GoPro with Your Voice 30
Playing Back Your Content 34
Using Your Camera with an HDTV 37
Connecting to Other Devices 39
Offloading Your Content 41
Video Mode: Capture Modes 45
Video Mode: Settings 47
Video Mode: Advanced Settings 55
Photo Mode: Capture Modes 57
Photo Mode: Settings 59
Photo Mode: Advanced Settings 61
Time Lapse Mode: Capture Modes 63
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Time Lapse Mode: Settings65
Time Lapse Mode: Advanced Settings 69
Advanced Controls 70
Connecting to an Audio Accessory 80
Customizing Your GoPro 81
Important Messages 85
Resetting Your Camera 86
Mounting 87
Removing the Side Door 5
Maintenance 93
Battery Information 94
Troubleshooting 97
Customer Support 99
Trademarks 99
HEVC Advance Notice 100
Regulatory Information 100
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1. Shutter Button [
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2.  Camera Status Light
3.  Camera Status Screen
4.  Microphone
5.  Side Door 6. 
Latch Release Button
7.  USB-C Port 
8.  Micro HDMI Port   
(cable not included)
9.  Touch Display
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10. Speaker
11.  Mode Button [  ]
12.  Battery
13.  microSD Card Slot
14.  Battery Door
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For information about mounting items that are included in the box, see Mounting  
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Welcome to your new HERO6 Black! Let’s get started.
MICROSD CARDS
To capture video and photos, you need a microSD card (sold separately).  
Use brand name memory cards that meet these requirements:
•  microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC
•  Class 10 or UHS-I rating 
•  Capacity up to 256GB
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 the memory card manufacturer’s guidelines   
for information about use in acceptable temperature ranges.
Inserting the microSD Card
1.  Hold down the Latch Release  button on the battery door, then slide 
the door open. 
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2.  Insert a microSD card with the label facing the battery, then close   
the door. 
 
Note: To remove the card, press it into the slot with your fingernail and it will   
pop out.
Reformatting Your microSD Card  
For best performance, always reformat your microSD card before first 
use. To keep the card in good condition, reformat it on a regular basis. 
Note: Reformatting erases all of your content, so be sure to offload your photos and 
videos first.
To reformat your card, swipe down, then tap Preferences > Format   
SD Card > Delete.
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CHARGING THE BATTERY
For the best experience with your new camera, fully charge the battery 
before first use. 
1.  Hold down the Latch Release  button on the battery door, then slide 
the door open. 
 
2.  Insert the battery, then close the door.
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3. Hold down the Latch Release  button on the side door, then slide   
the door open.
4.  Connect the camera to a computer or other USB charging adapter 
using the included USB-C cable. 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 2 hours. For more information,   
see  Battery Information  (page 94). 
PRO TIP: For fastest charging, use GoPro’s Supercharger (sold 
separately) and its included cable. You can also charge your camera   
with a USB-compatible wall charger or auto charger.
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GETTING 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.  
Updating with the GoPro App  
When you connect your camera to the GoPro app, you are automatically 
notified if an update is available.
1.  Download the  app from the Apple
© App Store© or Google Play.™
2. Follow the on-screen instructions in the app to connect your camera. 
If an update is available, the app provides instructions for installing it. 
Updating with the Quik Desktop App
When you connect your camera to the Quik desktop app, you are 
automatically notified if an update is available. 1.  Download the Quik desktop app from gopro.com/apps .
2.  Connect your camera to your computer with the included USB-C 
cable. If an update is available, the app provides instructions for 
installing it.
Updating Manually (with an SD Card Reader/Adapter) 1.  Visit  gopro.com/update .
2.  Select your camera, then click the option to update the camera 
manually.
3.  Follow the on-screen instructions.
PRO TIP:  To see your current software version, swipe down from the 
main screen, then tap Preferences > About This GoPro.
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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 display 
or the camera status screen, your camera is on.
To Power Off:  
Press and hold the Mode  button [ 
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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   
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CAMERA STATUS SCREEN
You can see the basics for your current setting on the front screen of   
the camera:
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1.  Camera Mode
2.  Settings
3.  Number of Files Captured or Video Duration
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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TOUCH DISPLAY
The touch display’s main screen contains the following information about 
modes and settings. The settings that appear vary by mode. 
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1.  Wireless Status
2.  GPS Status
3.  Media Status
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4.  Camera Mode
5.  Time Remaining/Photos Taken
6.  Battery Status
7.  Advanced Settings (icons)
8.  Settings
Note: The touch display does not work under water.*Icon is visible only if your memory card contains footage. Swipe right to access your 
video and photos.
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TOUCH DISPLAY GESTURES
Use these gestures to navigate the touch display. When swiping,   
swipe from the edge of the screen.
Ta p
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 Connections and 
Preferences menus. Otherwise, returns to the   
main screen.
PRO TIP:  You can automatically lock the touch display to prevent 
accidental input. For details, see Auto Lock  (page 83).  MODES 
HERO6 Black  contains three camera modes: Video, Photo, and   
Time Lapse. 
Video  
Video mode contains two capture modes: Video and Looping. For 
descriptions of each capture mode, see Video Mode: Capture Modes  
(page 45) .
Photo  
Photo mode contains three capture modes: Photo, Burst, and Night.   
For descriptions of each capture mode, see Photo Mode: Capture Modes  
(page 57) .
Time Lapse
 Time Lapse mode contains three capture modes: Time Lapse Video,   
Time Lapse Photo, and Night Lapse Photo. For descriptions of each 
capture mode, see Time Lapse Mode: Capture Modes  (page 63).
For a visual map of your GoPro's modes and settings, see Map of Modes 
and Settings  (page 22).
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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.   
Looping
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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.
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If you select a video resolution (RES) that does not support the 
frames per second (FPS) setting that is selected, a message appears 
that tells you how to select a new FPS setting. A similar message 
appears if you select an FPS that is not supported by the selected 
resolution.
6.  To change an advanced setting, swipe left.
Note: Not all capture modes have advanced settings.7. To turn on an advanced setting, tap [  ].
PROTUNEEnables advanced v\
ideo settings for
greater control. 
8.  To return to the main screen, swipe down.
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