HERO7Black UM ENG REVB
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Learn how to use the accessories that came with your GoPro.
See Mounting Your GoPro (page 75).
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Setting Up Your Camera Setting Up Your Camera
Heads Up: Be sure your hands are clean and dry before handling your
SD card. Check the manufacturer’s guidelines to see your card’s
acceptable temperature range and other important information.
2. With your camera off, insert the SD card into the card slot with the
label facing the battery compartment.
PRO TIP: Keep your SD card in good condition by reformatting it
regularly. This will erase all of your media, so be sure to save it first.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > Reset > Format SD Card.
To learn how to save your videos and photos, see Transferring Your Media
(page 60).
You can eject the card by pressing it into the slot with your fingernail.
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Setting Up Your Camera Setting Up Your Camera
INSTALLING + CHARGING THE BATTERY 3. Open the side door and connect your camera to a USB charger
Make sure your battery is fully charged before heading out. or computer using the included USB-C cable.
It takes about 2 hours for the battery to fully charge. The camera
status light will turn off when it’s done. To learn more, see Battery
2. Insert the battery, then close the door. Information (page 84).
PRO TIP: For the fastest charging, use the GoPro Supercharger
(sold separately).
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Setting Up Your Camera Getting to Know Your GoPro
Updating Manually
1. Visit gopro.com/update. 3s
2. Choose HERO7 Black from the list of cameras.
3. Select Update your camera manually and follow the instructions. WARNING: Use caution when using your GoPro and related
mounts and accessories. Always be aware of your surroundings
to avoid injuring yourself and others.
PRO TIP: Want to know what software version you’re using?
Here’s where you can find out. Be sure to follow all local laws including all privacy laws, which
may restrict recording in certain areas.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > About > Camera Info.
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Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro
Landscape Lock
This locks your camera into landscape orientation. Your on-screen camera
menu won’t change if you rotate your camera to portrait orientation.
Change modes by swiping left or right to the one you want.
1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
Video 2. Tap Preferences > Touch Screen > Landscape Lock.
Includes Video and Looping video.
To learn more, see Recording Video (page 25). Heads Up: Videos and photos shot in portrait orientation with Landscape
Lock on will play back sideways.
Photo
Includes Photo, Burst, and Night. PRO TIP: Use Landscape Lock to keep from accidentally starting a
To learn more, see Taking Photos (page 32). video in portrait orientation. It’s perfect when you’re using body and
handheld mounts.
Time Lapse
Includes TimeWarp Video, Time Lapse Video, Time Lapse Photo, and Night
Lapse Photo. To learn more, see Capturing Time Lapse (page 38).
PRO TIP: With the camera on, you can press the Mode button
to switch modes.
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Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro
Heads Up: The settings menu is not available when you turn your GoPro
to take portrait shots. Adjust those settings before rotating your camera. Press and Hold
Turn on and adjust Exposure Control.
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Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro
USING THE SHUTTER BUTTON 3. Choose a capture mode from the list.
1. Press the Shutter button to start recording.
2. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording
(Video, Time Lapse, and Live Streaming only).
Video
2. Tap the capture mode icon to see all available capture modes.
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Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro
5. Tap the setting you want to change. NAVIGATING WITH THE BUTTONS
Though your GoPro is waterproof, the touch screen won’t work under
water. Use the buttons and front screen to change modes and settings.
VIDEO SETTINGS
1. With your camera on, hold down the Mode button and press the
RES | FPS FOV Low Light Shutter button . A menu will appear on the front screen.
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2. Press the Mode button to scroll through the modes and settings.
Stabilization Protune
Auto Off 3. Use the Shutter button to select and adjust settings.
To exit: Press and hold the Shutter button or scroll until you reach
Done, then press the Shutter button.
Your choices will appear in white. Options that are not compatible with Heads Up: The Dashboard and Media Gallery are not available when
other settings you’ve chosen will be in gray. navigating with the buttons.
RESOLUTION 4:3
Standard Stabilization
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4K 2.7K 1440 960
Heads Up: The settings menu is not available when you turn your GoPro
for portrait shots. Adjust the settings before rotating your camera.
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Using QuikCapture Using QuikCapture
QuikCapture is the fastest and easiest way to power on your GoPro TAKING TIME LAPSE PHOTOS WITH QUIKCAPTURE
and get the shot. All it takes is the push of a single button. 1. With your camera off, press and hold the Shutter button until your
camera turns on (about 3 seconds).
RECORDING VIDEO WITH QUIKCAPTURE
1. With your camera off, press the Shutter button .
2. Press the Shutter button again to stop Time Lapse and turn off
your camera.
2. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording and turn off
your camera. For more Time Lapse options, see Capturing Time Lapse (page 38).
Heads Up: When using QuikCapture, your camera will start recording TURNING QUIKCAPTURE OFF
with the settings that you used last. QuikCapture is on by default, but you can turn it off.
For more Video options, see Recording Video (page 25). 1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap .
PRO TIP: Since it only turns the camera on when it’s recording,
QuikCapture is a great way to maximize battery life.
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Adding HiLight Tags Recording Video
Mark favorite moments in your videos and photos by pressing the Mode Your GoPro has two Video capture modes: Video and Looping. Each has
button during recording or playback. This adds a HiLight Tag that its own settings.
makes those moments easier to find when you’re watching your footage,
VIDEO
creating a video, or looking for a certain shot.
This mode shoots traditional video in resolutions up to 4K. The default
settings are 1440p60 video with a 4:3 aspect ratio and Wide field of view,
with Video Stabilization and Auto Low Light both set to Auto.
LOOPING VIDEO
Looping lets you record continuously, but only save the moments you want.
Use it when you’re waiting for something to happen (like fishing) or when
nothing may happen (like a dashcam).
You can also add HiLight Tags using the GoPro app or saying “GoPro Here’s how it works:
HiLight” when Voice Control is on.
• If you select 5-minute intervals, only the previous 5 minutes are saved
when you press the Shutter button to stop recording.
PRO TIP: QuikStories looks for HiLight Tags when it creates videos. • If you record for 5 minutes and don’t press the Shutter button ,
This helps ensure that favorite moments are included in your stories.
your camera will loop back and record over the start of the video.
The default settings for Looping are 1440p60 video with a 4:3 aspect ratio
and Wide field of view with a 5 minute duration.
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Recording Video Recording Video
RECORDING SHORT CLIPS 3. Press the Shutter button to start recording. A border will start
HERO7 Black can shoot short video clips that are quick and easy to save circling your screen to show you how much time is left in your clip.
on your phone and share on social media. They’re also perfect for creating
QuikStories with the GoPro app.
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Your camera will automatically stop recording at the end of the clip.
You can also stop recording by pressing the Shutter button before
the clip is finished.
2. Choose to record a 15 or 30 second clip.
30s
15s
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Recording Video Video Settings
USING TOUCH ZOOM Tap the settings to adjust the video resolution, frame rate, and more.
Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action.
Stabilization Protune
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Off Off
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RES | FPS
Resolutions (RES) are grouped by aspect ratio. Tap the aspect ratio in
2. Use the slider to choose how much you want to zoom. the upper right corner of the RES | FPS screen to toggle between tall 4:3
(great for selfies and point-of-view shots) or widescreen 16:9 (great for
cinematic shots).
Choose your resolution and frames per second (fps). Use higher frame
rates to capture fast action or create slo-mo videos. All of the frame rates
for the resolution you selected are shown in white. Unavailable settings
are in gray.
PRO TIP: You can set up your shot using any combination of Clip,
Zoom and settings you want.
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Video Settings Video Settings
STABILIZATION
Perfect for biking, skating, skiing, handheld shots, and more,
HyperSmooth video stabilization delivers insanely smooth gimbal-like
footage without the gimbal. Stabilization is set to Auto by default.
Your GoPro will let you know whether it will use HyperSmooth
stabilization, standard stabilization, or shoot unstabilized footage
when you choose your resolution and frame rate.
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Taking Photos Taking Photos
Your GoPro has three Photo capture modes: Photo, Burst, and Night. SETTING UP THE PHOTO TIMER
All photos are captured at 12MP. Each mode has its own settings. Use the Timer to set up a selfie, group shot, and more.
BURST Wide
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Taking Photos Taking Photos
3. Press the Shutter button . Your camera will start the countdown. USING TOUCH ZOOM
It will also beep and the front status light will blink. Both will speed up Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action.
as the time winds down before snapping the photo. 1. From the Photo screen, tap .
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Wide
Heads Up: To help prevent blurry low-light shots, the timer is 2. Use the slider to choose how much you want to zoom.
automatically set to 3 seconds when you switch to Night photo mode.
3. Tap anywhere to exit. The zoom level is locked until you re-adjust it,
switch capture modes, or turn off your camera.
PRO TIP: You can set up your shot using any combination of Burst,
Photo Timer and Zoom you want.
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Photo Settings Photo Settings
Tap the settings to adjust the field of view, turn SuperPhoto on, and more. PROTUNE
Manually control the settings in all three Photo capture modes—Photo,
Burst, and Night.
999+ 100% 100% PHOTO SETTINGS To learn more, see Protune (page 112).
FOV SuperPhoto RAW
RATE (BURST)
Wide Off Off
Choose how many photos your camera will take in a 1, 2, 3, or 6 second
Protune
Wide
Off
burst.
SHUTTER (NIGHT)
FOV Set how long your camera’s shutter stays open for night shots.
Choose your field of view (FOV)—Wide or Linear. Scroll through them on Choose longer exposures for darker shots.
the right side of the FOV screen to see a live preview of each, then tap
To learn more, see Shutter Speed (page 104).
the one you want.
SUPERPHOTO
SuperPhoto automatically uses advanced image processing to give you
the most brilliant photos possible in any lighting, but it may take longer to
process each shot. SuperPhoto is off by default. Select Auto to turn it on
or choose HDR On to use High Dynamic Range processing in every shot.
RAW
Turn on to save your photos as both .jpg and .gpr files. To learn more,
see RAW Format (page 105).
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Capturing Time Lapse Time Lapse Settings
Your GoPro has four Time Lapse capture modes: TimeWarp Video, Time Tap the settings to adjust the video resolution, field of view, and more.
Lapse Video, Time Lapse Photo, and Night Lapse Photo. Each mode has
its own settings.
TIME LAPSE VIDEO
TIMEWARP VIDEO 1H:55 100% 100% SETTINGS
HERO7 Black lets you speed up time by capturing super stabilized time RES FOV Interval
lapse video while you’re on the move. This makes it perfect for mountain 4K Wide 0.5s
bike runs, hikes, and more. The default settings are 1440p video with a
4K | 0.5s | Wide
4:3 aspect ratio and Wide field of view at 10x speed.
TIME LAPSE PHOTO To learn more, see Video Resolution (TimeWarp + Time Lapse Video)
Time Lapse Photo lets you focus on your activity instead of on your (page 108).
camera. It takes a continuous series of photos that you can look through
SPEED (TIMEWARP VIDEO)
to find the best shots later. The default settings are 0.5-second intervals
Set your video speed. Choose a lower speed (2x or 5x) for short activities
with a Wide field of view.
or higher speeds (10x, 15x or 30x) for longer activities.
NIGHT LAPSE PHOTO
To learn more, see TimeWarp Video Speed (page 107).
Night Lapse Photo was made for capturing a series of photos in dark
environments. The shutter stays open longer to let in more light. FOV
The default shutter speed and interval are set to Auto with the field All TimeWarp and Time Lapse videos are captured with a Wide field of
of view set to Wide. view. Time Lapse and Night Lapse photos can be captured in either a
Wide or Linear FOV.
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Time Lapse Settings Live Streaming
INTERVAL (TIME LAPSE VIDEO + TIME LAPSE PHOTO) SETTING UP A LIVE STREAM
Choose how often your camera captures a frame of video or takes a 1. Connect to the GoPro app. For details, see Connecting to the GoPro
photo. Use shorter intervals for quick activities and longer intervals App (page 58).
for extended activities. 2. In the app, tap to control your camera.
To learn more, see Time Lapse Interval (page 109). 3. Tap and follow the instructions to set up your stream.
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Capturing the Action Capturing the Action
Here are some of the best modes and settings for capturing your favorite
Activity Video Photo
activities. Try them out, then experiment to find what works best for you.
Skiing, • 1080p120, Wide FOV Time Lapse Photo
Activity Video Photo
snowboarding • 4K60, Wide FOV (1-second interval),
Car mounted • 1440p60, Wide FOV Photo or Continuous (non-POV*) • 15x TimeWarp Video Wide FOV, or Burst
• 4K60, Wide FOV Photo, Wide FOV (30/3 Rate),
• 5x TimeWarp Video Wide FOV
Family/travel • 1440p60, Wide FOV Photo or Continuous Skiing, • 1440p60, Wide FOV Time Lapse Photo
• 4K60, Wide FOV Photo, Wide FOV snowboarding • 1440p120, Wide FOV (2-second interval),
• 10x TimeWarp Video (POV*) • 15x TimeWarp Video Wide FOV, or Burst
(30/3 Rate), Wide FOV
Cycling, mountain • 1440p60, Wide FOV Time Lapse Photo
biking • 2.7K60 4:3, Wide FOV (10-second interval), Surfing • 1080p240, Wide FOV Time Lapse Photo
• 15x TimeWarp Video Wide FOV (5-second interval),
Wide FOV, or Burst
Hiking • 1440p60, Wide FOV Photo, Wide FOV (30/6 Rate), Wide FOV
• 4K30 4:3, Wide FOV
• 15x TimeWarp Video Underwater • 1440p60, Wide FOV Time Lapse Photo
activities • 4K60, Wide FOV (2-second interval),
Motorcycle, • 1440p60, Wide FOV Time Lapse Photo Wide FOV
motocross • 2.7K60 4:3, Wide FOV (5-second interval),
• 15x TimeWarp Video Wide FOV Water activities • 1440p60, Wide FOV Time Lapse Photo
• 1080p240, Wide FOV (5-second interval),
Wide FOV
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Point-of-view (POV) shots are those taken from your point of view.
Non-POV shots are those taken from a different perspective (like when
your GoPro is mounted on a ski pole or surfboard).
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Exposure Control Exposure Control
HERO7 Black scans the entire scene to choose the exposure level for your SETTING EXPOSURE CONTROL USING LOCKED EXPOSURE
shot. Exposure Control lets you decide if only a section of the shot should With this option, your camera locks the exposure until you cancel it.
be used to set the exposure.
If you’re snowboarding on a sunny day, you might try locking the exposure
Check out the shot preview on your touch screen. Try Exposure Control on your subject’s jacket. This will help prevent your shots from being
if there are sections that are too dark or too light. underexposed (too dark) compared to the bright snow.
SETTING EXPOSURE CONTROL USING AUTO EXPOSURE 1. Press the touch screen until a set of brackets with a dot in the middle
With this option, the camera automatically bases exposure on the area appears in the center of the screen. This is the Spot Meter. It will base
that you select. the exposure on the center of the shot.
Imagine your camera is mounted on your dashboard. You probably want 2. Drag the brackets away from the center if you want to use another
to set the exposure based on the scene outside the car instead of the area of the shot to set the exposure. (You can also tap that area
dashboard. This will help prevent your shots from being overexposed instead of dragging the brackets.)
(too bright). 3. Tap inside the brackets to lock the exposure.
1. Press the touch screen until a set of brackets with a dot in the middle 4. Check the screen to see if the exposure looks good. Tap in the
appears in the center of the screen. This is the Spot Meter. It will base lower right corner to lock it in.
the exposure on the center of the shot.
2. Drag the brackets away from the center if you want to use another
area of the shot to set the exposure. (You can also tap that area LOCKED EXPOSURE
3. Check the screen to see if the exposure looks good. Tap in the
lower right corner.
AUTO EXPOSURE
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Exposure Control Connecting to an External Microphone
Turning Exposure Control Off You can use an external microphone to enhance the audio in your videos.
Exposure Control is automatically turned off when you switch capture
1. Connect the microphone to your camera’s USB-C port using
modes or restart your camera. It can also be turned off manually.
the GoPro Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter (sold separately).
1. Press the touch screen until a square appears in the middle. 2. From your camera’s main screen, swipe down to access
2. Tap in the lower left corner. the Dashboard.
Heads Up: After canceling Exposure Control, your camera will go back 3. Tap Preferences > Input/Output > Audio Input.
to automatically using the entire scene to set the exposure level. 4. Tap an option.
Option Description
Heads Up: If you’re not sure which option to select, check the information
that came with your microphone.
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Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice
Voice Control gives you easy hands-free control of your GoPro. It’s great LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS
when you’re busy with handlebars, ski poles, and more. Just tell your There are two types of voice commands—Action commands and Mode
GoPro what you want it to do. commands.
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Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice
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Playing Back Your Media Playing Back Your Media
Swipe up to see the last video, photo or burst you took. Swipe left and
right to flip through the other files on your SD card. Adjust the playback volume
Heads Up: The playback options will vary based on the type of media
you’re viewing.
PRO TIP: Some playback options are not available when you’re holding
your camera in portrait orientation. Make adjustments to those settings
in landscape orientation before rotating your camera.
The Media Gallery includes the following playback options:
Pause playback
Resume playback
Use a slider to scan through your videos, bursts, and time lapse
photos
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Playing Back Your Media Playing Back Your Media
MEDIA (34)
PRO TIP: Use the GoPro app to grab still photos from videos, create
short shareable videos from full-length footage, save media to your
phone, and more.
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Heads Up: Gallery view is not available when you’re holding your camera
in portrait orientation. Also, the more content you have on your SD card,
the longer it will take to load.
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Using Your Camera With an HDTV Using Your Camera With an HDTV
SEE YOUR VIDEOS + PHOTOS ON AN HDTV CAPTURING VIDEO + PHOTOS WHILE CONNECTED
Put them up on the big screen for everyone to see. TO AN HDTV
This option lets you see the live preview from your camera when it’s
1. From the camera’s main screen, swipe down to access the Dashboard. connected to an HDTV or monitor.
2. Tap Preferences > Input/Output > HDMI Output > Media.
1. From the camera’s main screen, swipe down to access the Dashboard.
3. Use a micro HDMI cable (sold separately) to connect your camera
2. Tap Preferences > Input/Output > HDMI Output, then choose one of
to an HDTV or monitor.
these options:
4. Select the HDMI input on the TV.
• Tap Monitor to see your camera’s live preview with the icons and
5. Press the Mode button on your camera to move through the
camera info that you usually see on the touch screen.
controls, then press the Shutter button to select the control.
• Tap Live to see the live preview without the icons and camera
For example, use the Mode button to go through the thumbnails
info.
until you get to , then use the Shutter button tap .
3. Use a micro HDMI cable (sold separately) to connect your camera
6. To open a file in full-screen view, tap .
to an HDTV or monitor.
4. Select the HDMI input on the TV.
PRO TIP: You can also play back your media by inserting your SD card
5. Use the Shutter button on the camera to start and
directly into a compatible TV.
stop recording.
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Connecting to Other Devices Connecting to Other Devices
Connecting for the First Time 1. Connect your camera to the GoPro app. For details, see Connecting
1. Download the GoPro app from the Apple© App Store© or Google Play™. to the GoPro App (page 58).
2. Follow the app’s on-screen instructions to connect your camera. 2. In the app, open the camera settings, then tap Bluetooth Devices.
Heads Up for iOS®: When prompted, be sure to allow notifications 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
from the GoPro app so you know when a QuikStory is ready. SETTING THE CONNECTION SPEED
To learn more, see Creating a QuikStory (page 60). Your GoPro is set to use the 5GHz Wi-Fi band (the fastest available)
After the First Time when connecting to other mobile devices.
After you’ve connected once, you can start connecting through your Change the Wi-Fi band to 2.4GHz if your device or region does not
camera’s Connections menu. support 5GHz.
1. If your camera’s wireless is not already on, swipe down to access
the Dashboard. 1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.
2. Tap Preferences > Connections > Connect Device. 2. Tap Preferences > Connections > Wi-Fi Band.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions in the GoPro app to connect.
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Transferring Your Media Transferring Your Media
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Transferring Your Media Transferring Your Media
Heads Up: Your original files remain on your camera even after they’ve
been backed up to the cloud.
PRO TIP: If you’re saving files to your computer, the Quik desktop app
will automatically upload them to your GoPro Plus account.
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Transferring Your Media Customizing Your GoPro
Heads Up: GoPro Plus will be available in your Preferences after you’ve QuikCapture
signed up.
Screen Lock
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Customizing Your GoPro Customizing Your GoPro
CHANGING PREFERENCES
Preferences let you set up your GoPro any way you want.
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CONNECTIONS
Preferences
Turn on wireless connections, connect new devices, set the Wi-Fi band,
and more. To learn more, see Connecting to the GoPro App (page 58)
and Setting the Connection Speed (page 59).
CONNECTION STATUS
Check the top of the Dashboard to see your connection status.
GENERAL
GPS is on (white) Here’s everything you’ll find under General settings:
Beep Volume
GPS is off (gray)
Choose High (default), Med, Low, or Off. The volume you set here can
GPS is unavailable (gray) be toggled on or off using the Dashboard.
Default Mode
Set the mode your GoPro captures in when you turn it on using the
Camera is connected to the GoPro app (white) Mode button . This setting does not affect QuikCapture.
Camera is not paired to the GoPro app (gray) Auto Power Off
Choose 5 Min, 15 Min (default), 30 Min, or Never.
Camera is not connected to the GoPro app (gray)
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Customizing Your GoPro Customizing Your GoPro
LEDs
Set which status lights blink. Choose All On (default), All Off,
or Front Off. REGIONAL
Turn on GPS and set up your GoPro to work in your region.
Time and Date
Use to manually adjust the time and date. Both are automatically updated GPS
when you connect your camera to the GoPro app or Quik desktop app. Turn on GPS to track your speed, distance, and more. Add performance
stickers in the GoPro app to show how fast, far, and high you were going
Date Format in your videos. For more information and mobile device compatibility,
This is set automatically based on the language that you chose at setup. check out gopro.com/telemetry.
You can also change it manually here.
Language
Video Compression Choose the language that appears on the camera.
Set the file format for your videos. Choose HEVC (to reduce file sizes) or
Video Format
H.264 + HEVC (to use H.264 to maximize compatibility with older devices
Choose NTSC for North America or PAL if you’re outside North America.
while using HEVC for advanced settings).
The right format for your region will help prevent flicker on a TV/HDTV
when you play back video that was recorded indoors.
Regulatory
VOICE CONTROL See all of your GoPro’s certifications.
Activate Wake on Voice, choose your Voice Control language and see
a full list of commands.
ABOUT
Update your GoPro, plus find your camera’s name, serial number,
TOUCH SCREEN and software version.
Turn on Landscape Lock, set the Screen Saver, and adjust the touch
screen’s brightness.
Heads Up: The camera buttons and Voice Control still work even when
the screen is off.
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Customizing Your GoPro Important Messages
Problems are rare, but HERO7 Black will let you know if anything comes
up. Here are some of the messages you might see.
INPUT/OUTPUT
Set up how you want to use your camera’s HDMI output and find the right
setting for your external microphone.
HIGH TEMPERATURE
The Temperature icon appears on the touch screen if your camera
becomes too hot and needs to cool down. Your camera was designed
RESET to recognize when it’s at risk of overheating and will shut down when
Format your SD card, reset your camera’s default settings, reset the needed. Simply let it sit and cool before using it again.
camera tips, or use Factory reset to clear your camera and restore Heads Up: High temperatures will cause your camera to use more power
its original settings. and drain the battery faster.
PRO TIP: Shooting video at a high resolution and frame rate will also
cause your camera to heat up faster, especially in hot environments.
Try switching to a lower resolution and frame rate to lower the risk
of overheating.
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Important Messages Resetting Your Camera
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Resetting Your Camera Mounting Your GoPro
Heads Up: Restoring the factory settings will not delete any content
from your SD card or have any effect on your camera’s software.
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Mounting Your GoPro Mounting Your GoPro
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Mounting Your GoPro Mounting Your GoPro
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Mounting Your GoPro Removing the Side Door
There might be times when you need to remove your camera’s door.
WARNING: Always use a helmet that meets applicable safety
standards if you’re using a GoPro helmet mount or strap. This can include when you want to charge it while it’s in The Frame.
Choose the right helmet for your sport or activity, and make
sure that it’s the right size and fit for you. Check to see WARNING: Only remove the door in a dry, dust-free
that your helmet’s in good condition, and always follow the environment. The camera is not waterproof when the
manufacturer’s instructions on safe use. door is open or removed.
Replace any helmet that’s had a major impact. No helmet can
protect against injury in every accident. Be safe. REMOVING THE SIDE DOOR
1. Hold down the Latch Release button and slide the door open.
USING YOUR GOPRO IN + AROUND WATER
2. Pull the door off.
HERO7 Black is waterproof to 33ft (10m) with the door closed. You won’t
need an additional housing before diving in.
The touch screen was designed to work when wet, but you may need to
wipe it off if it has trouble sensing your commands. You can also navigate
with your camera’s buttons if you’re under water. To learn more, see
Navigating with the Buttons (page 21).
Heads Up: The Frame does not provide additional waterproof protection.
PRO TIP: Use a camera tether and a Floaty (sold separately) to keep
your camera afloat in case it detaches from the mount.
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Removing the Side Door Maintenance
REATTACHING THE SIDE DOOR Follow these tips to get the best performance from your camera:
1. Hold down the Latch Release button and extend the tab on the door. • Your GoPro is waterproof to 33ft (10m)—no housing needed. Be sure
2. Press the tab onto the small silver bar. the door is closed before using it in or around water, dirt, or sand.
• Before closing the door, be sure the seal is free of debris. Use a cloth
to clean the seal if needed.
• Make sure your GoPro is dry and clean before opening the door.
Rinse your camera with fresh water and dry it with a cloth if needed.
• If sand or debris hardens around the door, soak your camera in warm
tap water for 15 minutes and then rinse thoroughly to remove the
debris before opening the doors.
• For the best audio performance, shake your camera or blow on the
mic to remove water and debris from the microphone holes. Do not
use compressed air to blow into the mic holes. This could damage
the internal waterproof membranes.
• After every use in salt water, rinse your camera with fresh water,
and dry it with a soft cloth.
• The lens cover is made from extremely tough strengthened glass,
but it can still be scratched or cracked. Keep it clean with a soft,
lint-free cloth.
• If debris gets stuck between the lens and trim ring, flush it out
with water or air. Do not insert foreign objects around the lens.
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Battery Information Battery Information
Even though your camera is plugged in, the battery will not charge during
recording. It will start charging when you stop recording. You cannot PRO TIP: Fully charge your camera before storing it away to help maximize
battery life.
record while charging with a computer.
Heads Up: Because the door is open, your camera is not waterproof
when charging.
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This chart compares the frame size of each resolution: FRAMES PER SECOND (FPS)
Frames per second refers to the number of frames captured in each
4K 4:3
second of video. Higher fps values (60, 120 or 240) are better at
capturing fast-action shots. You can also use high fps footage for
4K
slow-motion playback.
2.7K 4:3
Resolution + FPS
2.7K Higher video resolutions capture more detail and clarity, but they’re
1440p
generally available at lower fps values.
1080p
960p Lower video resolutions capture less detail and clarity, but they can
720p
be shot at higher fps values.
When choosing a resolution on the RES | FPS screen, all of the available
frame rates for the resolution you selected are shown in white. Unavailable
frame rates are in gray.
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Heads Up: Black bars will appear on both sides of the screen when playing Large field of view that’s great for action shots
back 4:3 footage on an HDTV. Wide (default) where you want to capture as much as possible
within the frame.
Heads Up: Only the fields of view that are compatible with the resolution
and frame rate you selected will be available.
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2.7K 4:3 60/50 Wide 2704x2028 4:3 720p 60/50 Linear, Wide 1280x720 16:9
30/25 *
NTSC and PAL refer to the video format, which depends on the region
2.7K 4:3 Linear, Wide 2704x2028 4:3
24/24 that you’re in. To learn more, see Video Format (page 69).
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VIDEO STABILIZATION
High Resolutions/High Frame Rates
Your GoPro crops videos by 5% on each side (10% total) during capture.
This lets it buffer your footage and help eliminate camera jitters during
Shooting high-resolution or high-fps video when it’s warm out can cause recording. This is perfect for shooting biking, skating, skiing, handheld
your camera to heat up and use more power. shots, and more.
Lack of airflow and connecting to the GoPro app can cause your camera Your camera will tell you which level it’s using when you set the resolution
to warm up even more, use more power, and shorten recording time. and frame rate.
If heat’s a problem, try recording shorter videos. Also limit use of features HyperSmooth Video Stabilization
that take a lot of power, like the GoPro app. The GoPro Smart Remote HyperSmooth delivers ultra smooth professional footage by accurately
(sold separately) can control your GoPro while using less energy. predicting your movements and correcting for camera shake.
Your camera will tell you if it needs to shut down and cool off. To learn HyperSmooth is available in the following resolutions and settings:
more, see Important Messages (page 71).
Video FPS
Screen Aspect
Resolution (NTSC/ FOV
Resolution Ratio
(RES) PAL)*
30/25 Wide,
4K 3840x2160 16:9
24/24 SuperView
60/50
Linear, Wide,
2.7K 30/25 2704x1520 16:9
SuperView
24/24
30/25
2.7K Linear, Wide 2704x2028 4:3
24/24
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PRO TIP: You can smooth out your footage even more by using Touch
Zoom to crop your shots before you start recording. This will give your
camera an even bigger buffer to use when stabilizing your video.
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Tech Specs: Photo Tech Specs: Photo
SuperPhoto only works for single photos. Because of the extra time
needed to apply image processing, it may take a little longer to process
and save each shot.
Heads Up: SuperPhoto does not work with RAW Photo or Protune.
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Dawn, dusk, twilight, traffic at night, Ferris Mid-range field of view that removes the fisheye
2, 5, 10, or 15 seconds Linear effect of Wide. Perfect for aerial footage and any
wheel, fireworks, light painting
time you want a more traditional perspective.
20 seconds Night sky (with light)
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In Photo mode, RAW Format is available for Photo, Night, Time Lapse TIMEWARP VIDEO SPEED
Photo, and Night Lapse Photo, with these exceptions: You can increase TimeWarp Video speed up to 30x to turn longer activities
• SuperPhoto must be off. into shareable moments.
• FOV must be set to Wide. Use this chart to estimate the length of your videos. For example,
• Zoom must be off. recording at 2x speed for 1 minute will give you about 30 seconds
of TimeWarp video. Recording at 2x speed for 4 minutes will give
• RAW Format is not available for capturing continuous photos.
you approximately 2 minutes of TimeWarp video.
• For Time Lapse Photo, the Interval must be at least 5 seconds.
• For Night Lapse Photo, the Shutter setting must be at least 5 Speed Recording Time Video Length
seconds.
2x 1 minute 30 seconds
PRO TIP: Photos in .gpr format are saved in the same location and with 5x 1 minute 10 seconds
the same file name as .jpg files. To access the files, insert your SD card
into a card reader and locate them with your computer’s file explorer. 10x 5 minutes 30 seconds
Heads Up: Recording times are approximate. The video length may vary
depending on the movement in your shot.
Speed Examples
PRO TIP: For the best results, try speeds 10x and up when shooting
footage that may get bumpy.
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30 seconds 5 hours 20 seconds Dim lighting with slow scene changes, like night
10-15 seconds
clouds with a bright moon
60 seconds 5 hours 10 seconds
Very low light or very slow scene changes,
20-30 seconds
PRO TIP: For the best results, mount your camera on a tripod or place it like stars with minimal ambient or street light
on a stable surface where it won’t wobble or shake. Use TimeWarp Video
to capture time lapse video when you’re on the move.
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PROTUNE COLOR
Protune unlocks your camera’s full creative potential by giving you manual Color lets you adjust the color profile of your videos or photos. Scroll
control of Color, White Balance, Shutter Speed, and more. It’s compatible between the options on the right side of the Color screen to see a
with professional color correction tools, the Quik desktop app, and other live preview of each setting, then tap the one you want.
editing software.
Color Setting Resulting Color Profile
Here are some things to keep in mind:
Provides GoPro color-corrected profile (same
• Protune is available as an advanced setting for all modes, except GoPro Color (default)
great color as when Protune is turned off).
Looping, TimeWarp, and Time Lapse Video.
• When Protune is turned on, the settings menu expands to give you Provides neutral color profile that can be color-
full access to all settings. Swipe up to see them all. corrected to better match footage captured
• Some Protune settings are not available when you use Flat with other equipment, offering more flexibility
Exposure Control. in post-production. Due to its long curve, Flat
captures more details in shadows and highlights.
• Changes to Protune settings in one capture mode apply only to that
capture mode. For example, changing the White Balance for night
photos does not affect White Balance for burst photos. WHITE BALANCE
White Balance lets you adjust the color temperature of videos and photos
to optimize for cool or warm lighting conditions. Scroll between the
PRO TIP: You can restore all Protune settings to their defaults through
options on the right side of the White Balance screen to see a live preview
the settings menu.
of each setting, then tap the one you want.
• If Protune is on, tap settings > Protune Settings.
Options for this setting are Auto (default), 2300K, 2800K, 3200K, 4000K,
• If Protune is off, tap settings > Protune > Protune Settings. 4500K, 5500K, 6000K, 6500K, and Native. Lower values will give you
warmer tones.
You can also choose Native to create a minimally color-corrected file that
allows for more precise adjustments in post-production.
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Heads Up: For the Video and Photo modes, ISO behavior depends on 1/(8xfps) 1/240 sec 1/480 sec
the Protune Shutter setting. The ISO Maximum that you select is used
1/(16xfps) 1/480 sec 1/960 sec
as the maximum ISO value. The ISO value that is applied might be lower,
depending on the lighting conditions. PRO TIP: To reduce the amount of blur in videos and photos when
using the Shutter setting, mount your camera on a tripod or other
PRO TIP: To lock the ISO at a specific value, set ISO Minimum and ISO stable surface where it won’t wobble or shake
Maximum to the same values.
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Scroll between the options on the right side of the EV Comp screen to see PRO TIP: If you plan to increase sharpness during editing, select Low
a live preview of each setting, then tap the one you want. Higher values for this setting.
result in brighter images.
Heads Up: For Video, this setting is available only if Shutter is set to Auto.
You can also adjust the exposure based on a certain area of your scene.
To learn more, see Exposure Control (page 44).
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Off (default) No separate .wav file is created. Automatically switch between recording in stereo
Auto (default) and filtering wind noise to deliver the cleanest
Applies minimal processing. Ideal if you apply audio track possible.
Low
audio processing in post-production.
Use when wind is not a factor and you want to
Applies processing based on the Manual Stereo
ensure that your GoPro is recording in stereo.
Audio Control setting (wind and/or stereo).
Med If Manual Audio Control is turned off, the camera Filters out noise on windy days or when your
Wind
automatically switches between wind filtering GoPro is mounted on a moving vehicle.
and stereo audio.
Insert your SD card into a card reader to access the .wav files with your
computer. They’re saved with the same name and in the same location as
the .mp4 files.
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