Page 2 - Join the GoPro Movement
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Page 4 - Mounting Your GoPro
6 7 Meet MAX Meet MAX Learn how to use the accessories that came with your GoPro. See Mounting Your GoPro (page 79) . 1. Shutter Button 2. Status Light3. Microphone 4. Door Lock 5. Door6. USB-C Port7. microSD™ Card Slot8. Battery 9. Camera Lens (Non-Screen Side) 10. Folding Fingers11. Speaker 12. Mo...
Page 5 - Setting Up Your Camera; MICROSD CARD + BAT TERY SETUP
8 9 MICROSD CARDS You’ll need a microSD card (sold separately) to save your videos and photos. Use a brand-name card that fits these requirements: • microSD, microSDHC™, or microSDXC™• Class 10 or UHS-I rating• Capacity up to 256GB For a list of recommended microSD cards, visit gopro.com/microsdcard...
Page 6 - Battery
10 11 Setting Up Your Camera 3. Insert the battery. 4. Connect your camera to a USB charger or computer using the included USB-C cable. It takes about 3 hours for the battery to fully charge. The camera status light will turn off when it’s done. To learn more, see Battery Information (page 88). PRO ...
Page 7 - POWERING ON; Getting to Know Your GoPro
12 13 UPDATING YOUR CAMERA’S SOFTWARE To get the latest features and best performance from your GoPro, make sure it’s using the most current software. Updating With the GoPro App 1. Download the app from the Apple © App Store © or Google Play ™ . 2. Follow the app’s on-screen instructions to connect...
Page 8 - USING THE TOUCH SCREEN; Change modes by swiping left or right to the one you want.
14 15 Getting to Know Your GoPro USING THE TOUCH SCREEN Tap Selects an item and turns a setting on or off. Swipe Left or Right Switch between Video, Photo, and Time Lapse modes. Swipe Down From the Edge of the Screen Open the Dashboard when your camera is in a landscape orientation. Swipe Up From th...
Page 9 - GET TING THE SHOT; CAPTURE SCREEN
16 17 Getting to Know Your GoPro GET TING THE SHOT 1. Simply press the Shutter button to start recording. 2. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording (Video, Time Lapse, and Live Streaming only). Getting to Know Your GoPro CAPTURE SCREEN This screen gives you access to your camera’s capture ...
Page 10 - HERO MODE
18 19 HERO Mode + 360 Mode MAX lets you capture traditional HERO-style videos and photos or immersive 360 footage. Just tap HERO/360 mode select in the lower left corner of the screen to pick your shot. HERO MODE HERO mode lets you shoot traditional videos and photos with either the front (non-touch...
Page 12 - CHANGING MODES; Changing Modes + Settings; Tap the setting that you want to change.; For details on settings, see
22 23 Changing Modes + Settings CHANGING MODES 1. Swipe left or right to the mode you want. PHOTO 2. Tap the capture settings to see all of the available capture options. 100% 100% 999+ Wide Photo 3. Choose an option from the list. Auto | Wide Night Photo Auto | Wide Burst 3 Seconds PowerPano Wide P...
Page 13 - Protune; RESTORING THE DEFAULT SET TINGS
24 25 Changing Modes + Settings 3. Scroll down for the more advanced settings. 100 Lens Upper Left High Sharpness 1600 ISO Max O Upper Right Auto GoPro Color ON-SCREEN SETTINGS ISO Min 0 EV Comp Auto Shutter White Balance PROTUNE For details on all advanced settings, see Protune (starting page 101)....
Page 14 - Tech Specs
26 27 On-Screen Shortcuts 3. Tap where you’d like to put your new shortcut. Lens Upper Left Off Upper Right ON-SCREEN SETTINGS 4. Scroll through all of the available shortcuts on the right and choose the one you want. Shoot quick 15 or 30 second videos for easy sharing on social media. Clips UPPER R...
Page 15 - RECORDING WITH QUIKCAPTURE; Using QuikCapture; Setting the Default Capture Mode
28 29 Using QuikCapture QuikCapture is the fastest and easiest way to power on your GoPro and get the shot. All it takes is the push of the Shutter button. RECORDING WITH QUIKCAPTURE 1. With your camera off, press the Shutter button . 2. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording and turn off ...
Page 16 - TAKING TIME L APSE WITH QUIKCAPTURE; Adding HiLight Tags
30 31 Using QuikCapture TAKING TIME L APSE WITH QUIKCAPTURE 1. With your camera off, press and hold the Shutter button until your camera turns on (about 3 seconds). It will start recording in the last Time Lapse mode that you used. 3s 2. Press the Shutter button again to stop Time Lapse and turn off...
Page 17 - Setting the Screen Orientation; Recording Video
32 33 You can easily switch between landscape and portrait shots by rotating your camera. MAX can even capture photos and videos right-side up when it’s mounted upside down. The touch screen menu will automatically adjust, and your media will play back right-side up. The orientation is locked in whe...
Page 18 - Press the Shutter button; Scroll through the options to see a live preview of each option,
34 35 Recording Video Horizon Lock (HERO Mode) This shortcut automatically straightens out your shot by keeping the horizon level even if you rotate your camera during recording. 1. Tap . 100 % 100 % 2H:11 1080 | 60 | A Video 2. Press the Shutter button to start recording. To learn more, see Horizon...
Page 19 - MODE; Video Settings
36 37 Video Settings Here’s a breakdown of the video settings. Tap the and then the setting to make changes. 1080 | 60 | Wide Video VIDEO Low Bit Rate 100 ISO Min Stereo Mics Lens Upper Left Wide O Level Horizon 0 EV Comp High Sharpness O RAW Audio O Clips Auto Shutter 1600 ISO Max Auto Wind O Upper...
Page 20 - Taking Photos
38 39 Taking Photos Your GoPro can take traditional, 360, and panoramic photos. Simply choose the type of photo you want, and press the Shutter button . All HERO mode shots are captured at 5.5MP. 360 photos are captured at 18MP source/16.6MP stitched. PHOTO Use this mode to take a single photo in ei...
Page 21 - Press the Shutter button
40 41 Taking Photos Photo Timer (360 Mode + PowerPano) 360 photos and PowerPano shots capture everything around your camera. This can include your finger pressing the Shutter button. The Timer is set to 3 seconds by default so that you’ll have enough time to reposition your hand out of the shot. You...
Page 22 - TIMER; Photo Settings; TIMEWARP
42 43 Here’s an overview of the available photo settings. Tap the to access the settings menu, and then tap the setting itself to make changes. Auto | Wide Night Photo Auto | Wide Burst 3 Seconds PowerPano Wide Photo PHOTO 100 ISO Min Lens Upper Left 0 EV Comp High Sharpness Auto Shutter 1600 ISO Ma...
Page 23 - Capturing Time Lapse; Time Lapse Settings; and then tap the setting to make changes.; RESOLUTION
44 45 Capturing Time Lapse ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS Time Lapse mode includes one default shortcut for HERO mode (Digital Lens), but you can switch it out for a different shortcut or add another. To learn more, see On-Screen Shortcuts (page 25). Digital Lens (HERO mode) Swap out digital lenses to change t...
Page 24 - SET TING UP A LIVE STREAM
46 47 SPEED (TIMEWARP) Set your video speed. Choose a lower speed (2x or 5x) for short activities or higher speeds (10x, 15x, or 30x) for longer activities. In HERO mode, Auto lets your GoPro automatically adjust the speed based on motion, scene detection, and lighting. To learn more, see TimeWarp V...
Page 25 - SET TING EXPOSURE CONTROL USING AUTO EXPOSURE; SET TING EXPOSURE CONTROL USING LOCKED EXPOSURE; Exposure Control
48 49 MAX automatically scans the entire scene to choose the exposure level for your shot. Exposure Control lets you decide if only a section of the shot should be used to set the exposure. Check out the shot preview on your touch screen. Try Exposure Control if there are sections that are too dark ...
Page 26 - TURNING VOICE CONTROL ON + OFF; Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice
50 51 EXPOSURE CONTROL IN 360 MODE In 360 mode, you can set the exposure based on any area of the shot using either lens. 1. Press the touch screen until a square appears in the middle.2. Tap to switch between the view from each lens. 3. Drag the brackets away from the center if you want to use anot...
Page 27 - LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS
52 53 LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS There are two types of voice commands: Action commands and Mode commands. Using Action Commands These commands let you switch modes on the fly. If you just recorded a video, you can say, “GoPro take a photo” to snap a photo without manually switching modes. Action Comman...
Page 28 - SEE A COMPLETE LIST OF COMMANDS ON YOUR CAMERA; Playing Back Your Media
54 55 Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice SEE A COMPLETE LIST OF COMMANDS ON YOUR CAMERA 1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.2. Tap Preferences > Voice Control > Commands. CHANGING YOUR VOICE CONTROL L ANGUAGE 1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.2. Tap Preferences > Voice Control >...
Page 29 - USING GALLERY VIEW
56 57 Adjust the playback volume Go to the previous or next photo in a group of continuous photos 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 adjustm...
Page 30 - CONNECTING TO THE GOPRO APP; Connecting to Other Devices
58 59 Deleting Multiple Files 1. Tap . 2. Tap all of the files that you want to delete. Tap a file again if you want to de-select it. 3. Tap to delete the selected files. VIEWING VIDEOS + PHOTOS ON A MOBILE DEVICE 1. Connect your camera to the GoPro app. For details, see Connecting to the GoPro App ...
Page 31 - SET TING THE CONNECTION SPEED; CREATING VIDEO STORIES; Transferring Your Media
60 61 SET TING THE CONNECTION SPEED Your GoPro is set to use the 5GHz Wi-Fi band (the fastest available) when connecting to other mobile devices. Change the Wi-Fi band to 2.4GHz if your device or region does not support 5GHz. 1. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.2. Tap Preferences > Connections ...
Page 32 - TRANSFERRING YOUR MEDIA TO A COMPUTER
62 63 Transferring Your Media Transferring Your Media TRANSFERRING YOUR MEDIA TO A COMPUTER 1. Be sure that your computer is running the latest version of its operating system. 2. Download and install the GoPro Player for Mac ® or Windows ® from gopro.com/apps. 3. Remove the SD card from your camera...
Page 33 - SWITCHING TO MANUAL CLOUD UPLOAD; ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD MEDIA; TURNING OFF AUTO UPLOAD
64 65 SWITCHING TO MANUAL CLOUD UPLOAD You can also manually upload your media to the cloud at any time. (Your GoPro must be connected to a power outlet, and Auto Upload must be off.) 1. Connect your camera to a power outlet.2. Swipe down to access the Dashboard.3. Tap Preferences > GoPro Subscri...
Page 34 - USING THE DASHBOARD; DASHBOARD FEATURES; Customizing Your GoPro; CONNECTION STATUS
66 67 USING THE DASHBOARD With your camera in landscape orientation, swipe down to access the Dashboard and Preferences. Preferences DASHBOARD FEATURES The Dashboard lets you quickly tap the following settings on and off: Voice Control Camera Beeps QuikCapture Screen Lock Grid Orientation Lock Custo...
Page 35 - GENERAL
68 69 CHANGING PREFERENCES Preferences let you set up your GoPro any way you want. CONNECTIONS Set all of your GoPro’s wireless connections. Wireless Connections Turn your camera’s wireless con\nections on and off. Connect Device Connect to the GoPro app or The Remote. To learn more, see Connecting ...
Page 36 - VOICE CONTROL
70 71 Customizing Your GoPro Video Compression Set the file format for your videos. Choose HEVC (to reduce file sizes) or H.264 + HEVC (to use H.264 to maximize compatibility with older devices while using HEVC for advanced settings). Time and Date Use to manually adjust the time and date. Both are ...
Page 37 - ABOUT
72 73 REGIONAL Turn on GPS, choose your language, and see all of your camera’s regulatory information. GPS 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 in your videos. For more information and mobile dev...
Page 38 - RESET; Important Messages
74 75 Customizing Your GoPro RESET Format your SD card or reset your camera’s settings. Format SD Card Reformat your SD card. This will erase all of your media, so be sure to save it first. Reset Defaults Reset all capture settings to their default settings. Reset Camera Tips See all of the camera t...
Page 39 - If your camera is not responding, press and hold the Mode button; Resetting Your Camera
76 77 Important Messages FILE REPAIR MAX will automatically try to fix damaged files. Files can be damaged if your camera loses power while recording or if there’s a problem saving the file. The File Repair icon will appear on the touch screen when a repair is in progress. Your camera will let you k...
Page 40 - RESTORING FACTORY SETTINGS; MOUNTING HARDWARE
78 79 Resetting Your Camera RESTORING FACTORY SETTINGS This will restore all of your camera’s original settings, clear all device connections, and deregister your camera from GoPro PLUS. This is useful if you’re giving your camera to a friend and want to completely reset it to its original state. 1....
Page 41 - AT TACHING YOUR CAMERA TO MOUNTS; Attach the mounting buckle to the mount.
80 81 Mounting Your GoPro AT TACHING YOUR CAMERA TO MOUNTS Depending on the mount you’re using, you’ll either use a mounting buckle or attach your GoPro directly to the mount itself. See Using Adhesive Mounts (page 82) for tips on using adhesive mounts. 1. Flip the folding fingers down into the moun...
Page 42 - USING ADHESIVE MOUNTS; USING YOUR GOPRO AROUND WATER
82 83 USING ADHESIVE MOUNTS Follow these guidelines when attaching adhesive mounts to helmets, vehicles, and gear: • Attach mounts at least 24 hours before you use them.• Only attach the mounts to smooth surfaces. They won’t stick properly to porous or textured surfaces. • Firmly press mounts into p...
Page 43 - REAT TACHING THE DOOR; Removing the Door
84 85 There might be times when you need to remove your camera’s door. WARNING: Only remove the door in a dry, dust-free environment. The camera is not waterproof when the door is open or removed. REMOVING THE DOOR 1. Unlock the door, slide it down, and flip it open.2. Gently force the door open unt...
Page 45 - BAT TERY STORAGE + HANDLING; Battery Information
88 89 MAXIMIZING BAT TERY LIFE A low battery message will appear on the touch screen when the battery charge drops below 10%. If the charge runs out while recording video, your camera will stop recording, save the video, and turn itself off. Here are some things you can do to maximize battery life: ...
Page 46 - microSD Card + Battery Setup; Troubleshooting
90 91 Battery Information WARNING: Do not drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture, shred, microwave, incinerate, or paint your camera or battery. Do not insert foreign objects into any opening on the camera, such as the USB-C port. Do not use your camera if it’s been damaged—for examp...
Page 50 - TIMEWARP VIDEO SPEED; Tech Specs: Time Lapse
98 99 Tech Specs: Time Lapse TIMEWARP VIDEO SPEED You can increase TimeWarp video speed up to 30x to turn longer activities into shareable moments. Use this chart to estimate the length of your videos. For example, recording at 2x speed for 1 minute will give you about 30 seconds of TimeWarp video. ...
Page 51 - Time Lapse Video Recording Time
100 101 Tech Specs: Time Lapse Time Lapse Video Recording Time Use this chart to determine the length of your videos. For example, recording for 5 minutes with a 0.5-second interval will give you 20 seconds of time lapse video. Recording for 15 minutes will give you 1 minute of video. Setting Record...
