Page 2 - Join the GoPro Movement
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Page 4 - Learn how to use the accessories that came with your GoPro.
6 7 Meet HERO11 Black 1. Shutter Button 2. Door3. Door Latch4. Status Light5. Front Screen 6. microSD™ Card Slot7. Batter y8. USB- C Por t9. Microphone 10. Removable Lens Meet HERO11 Black Learn how to use the accessories that came with your GoPro. See Mounting Your GoPro (page 112) . 11 12 13 3 2 1...
Page 5 - Setting Up Your Camera; RECHARGEABLE BATTERY; WARNING: Although non-GoPro batteries may fit in your
8 9 SD 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™• Rated Class V30, UHS-3, or higher• Capacity up to 512GB For a list of recommended microSD cards, visit gopro.com/microsd...
Page 6 - SD CARD + BATTERY SETUP
10 11 Setting Up Your Camera 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 Info...
Page 8 - WARNING: Use caution when using your GoPro and; Getting to Know Your GoPro; THE FRONT SCREEN; Standard
14 15 POWERING ON Press the Mode button to turn on your camera. POWERING OFF Press and hold the Mode button for 3 seconds to turn it off. 3s WARNING: Use caution when using your GoPro and its mounts and accessories. Always be aware of your surroundings to avoid injuring yourself and others. Be sure ...
Page 9 - USING THE REAR TOUCH SCREEN
16 17 Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro USING THE REAR TOUCH SCREEN Tap Select an item to turn it 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 orienta...
Page 10 - GETTING THE SHOT; Photo
18 19 Getting to Know Your GoPro GETTING 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 Your GoPro has three main capture modes. VIDEO Using the rear touch sc...
Page 11 - PRO CONTROLS; VIDEO MODES
20 21 Getting to Know Your GoPro PRO CONTROLS The pro controls unlock your GoPro's preset settings and the ability to take complete control of all modes, settings, and features . Video (Default) Includes Standard, Full Frame, Activity, Cinematic, and Slo-Mo presets. To learn more, see Recording Vide...
Page 12 - THE TOUCH SCREEN; CHANGING PRESETS
22 23 Getting to Know Your GoPro THE TOUCH SCREEN The rear touch screen gives you access to your camera’s capture settings. Standard 4K | 30 | Wide 100% 9H:59 1 4 2 3 5 1. Current Mode (Video, Photo, or Time Lapse)2. Recording Time/Photos Remaining 3. Customizable On-Screen Shortcuts 4. Capture Sett...
Page 13 - CUSTOMIZING THE PRESETS; Protune
24 25 CUSTOMIZING THE PRESETS You can change the settings in your presets with just a few taps. 1. From the capture screen, you can press and hold the capture settings to skip straight to the settings menu. Standard 4K | 30 | Wide 100% 9H:59 2. Tap the setting that you want to change. Restore HyperS...
Page 14 - RESTORING PRESETS TO THEIR ORIGINAL SETTINGS
26 27 4. Tap to save your changes and return to the presets screen. Restore HyperSmooth Upper Right Slo-Mo Upper Left Zoom Lower Right Lens Lower Left SHORTCUTS Camera Mics Media Mod Auto Wind O RAW Audio GoPro Color High Sharpness 1600 ISO Max 100 ISO Min Auto White Balance 0 EV Comp Auto Shutter S...
Page 15 - NAVIGATING WITH THE BUTTONS; Customizing Your GoPro; CREATING YOUR OWN PRESETS
28 29 Getting to Know Your GoPro NAVIGATING WITH THE BUTTONS Although your GoPro is waterproof, the touch screen won’t work under water. Use the buttons and front screen to swap modes and presets. 1. With the camera on, you can press the Mode button to switch modes. 2. Hold down the Mode button and ...
Page 17 - DELETING YOUR PRESET; You can also scroll to the end of the list of settings; Choose an icon and name for your preset.
32 33 Customizing Your GoPro DELETING YOUR PRESET 1. Tap . 5.3K 8:7 | 30 | Wide Full Frame 1440 | 60 | Wide Custom 4K | 30 | Wide Standard VIDEO 2. Tap . Settings MANAGE Custom 1440 | 60 | Wide 5.3K 8:7 | 30 | Wide Full Frame 4K | 30 | Wide Standard Heads Up: You can also scroll to the end of the li...
Page 18 - SUGGESTED SETTINGS; using a body mount or handheld mount.
34 35 SUGGESTED SETTINGS Here are some of the best modes and settings for capturing your favorite activities. Try them as starting points for your presets, and then experiment to find what works best for you. Activity Video Photo Air • 4K60, Wide Lens • 1080p120, Wide Lens • 15x TimeWarp Video • Tim...
Page 19 - PERSONALIZING YOUR ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS
36 37 PERSONALIZING YOUR ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS On-screen shortcuts give you quick one-tap access to your camera’s capture settings. Each mode has its own default shortcuts, but you can change them to the settings that you use most. You can even set up different shortcuts for each preset. 1. Tap the ne...
Page 20 - HINDSIGHT; HERO11 Black Power Tools
38 39 Customizing Your GoPro 5. Tap to save your changes and return to the presets screen. Restore HyperSmooth Upper Right Slo-Mo Upper Left Zoom Lower Right Lens Lower Left SHORTCUTS Camera Mics Media Mod Auto Wind O RAW Audio GoPro Color High Sharpness 1600 ISO Max 100 ISO Min Auto White Balance 0...
Page 22 - SCHEDULED CAPTURE
42 43 HERO11 Black Power Tools You can also tap Stop HindSight at any time to cancel HindSight and save battery power. +1%s 2H:30 100% 2H:30 15s HindSight Stop Your camera will also pause HindSight if you have not started recording 15 minutes after you turned HindSight on. This is another way to con...
Page 23 - DURATION CAPTURE
44 45 HERO11 Black Power Tools 3. Set when you want your GoPro to capture the shot. OFF PM 32 31 30 29 4 3 2 1 Current Time: 12:30PM 3/29/20 SCHEDULED CAPTURE ON OFF PM AM 24 HR 4. After setting the time, you can turn your GoPro off or continue using your camera’s other presets. Heads Up: Your GoPro...
Page 24 - RECORDING VIDEO WITH QUIKCAPTURE; Using QuikCapture
46 47 HERO11 Black Power Tools 3. Choose the duration for your shot. Record with no time limit. Press the Shutter button to stop recording. No Limit DURATION 4. Press the Shutter button to start recording. Your GoPro will automatically stop after recording for the set duration. Heads Up: Duration ca...
Page 25 - LOCKING THE ORIENTATION
48 49 Adding HiLight Tags Mark favorite moments in your videos and photos by pressing the Mode button during recording or playback. This adds a HiLight Tag that makes those moments easier to find when you’re watching your footage, creating a video, or looking for a certain shot. You can also add HiL...
Page 26 - Recording Video
50 51 Your GoPro comes loaded with five video presets. Once you’ve chosen your preset, press the Shutter button to start recording. STANDARD (DEFAULT) A versatile preset that’s great for all-purpose recording. It shoots 5.3K video (1080p in Extended Battery mode) at 30 frames per second (fps) for fu...
Page 27 - Digital Lenses
52 53 Recording Video 2. Use the slider to choose 1x (at 24 or 30 frames per second), 2x, 4x, or 8x slow motion. 2X Slo-Mo 60 FPS Heads Up: Available speeds will vary based on the resolution and digital lens selected. Slo-Mo is unavailable when recording in 5K 4:3. 3. Press the Shutter button to sta...
Page 28 - HyperSmooth Video Stabilization (page 136); Horizon Lock / Horizon Leveling
54 55 Recording Video HyperSmooth The HyperSmooth shortcut lets you quickly choose your level of video stabilization. 1. Tap before you start recording. Standard 4K | 30 | Wide 100% 9H:59 2. Use the slider to choose HyperSmooth Off, On, Boost, or AutoBoost. On To learn more, see HyperSmooth Video St...
Page 29 - Touch Zoom; LOOPING VIDEO
56 57 Recording Video Heads Up: HyperSmooth options may var y based on the video resolution and frame rate selected. PRO TIP: HyperSmooth Boost provides ultimate video stabilization by tightly cropping the image. Turn HyperSmooth off for uncropped, unstabilized footage, or use the On or AutoBoost se...
Page 30 - LENS; Video Settings
58 59 Video Settings Here’s a breakdown of the video settings. Tap the and then the setting to make changes. 4K | 60 | SuperView Activity 5.3K 8:7 | 30 | Wide Full Frame 4K | 30 | Wide Standard VIDEO Restore HyperSmooth Upper Right Slo-Mo Upper Left Zoom Lower Right Lens Lower Left SHORTCUTS Camera ...
Page 31 - TIMER; Taking Photos; BURST
60 61 Video Settings TIMER Set up a 3- or 10 -second timer for your video. TOUCH ZOOM Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action. Use the slider on the right to lock in the zoom level. PROTUNE Protune gives you manual control of advanced settings, including Bit Rate, Color, ISO Limit, ...
Page 32 - Photo Timer
62 63 Taking Photos ON-SCREEN SHORTCUTS The photo presets feature four default shortcuts, but you can swap them out with any shortcuts you’d like. To learn more, see Personalizing Your On-Screen Shortcuts (page 36) . Heads Up: Output is only a default shortcut for the Photo preset, but you can also ...
Page 33 - Output
64 65 Taking Photos Digital Lenses Digital lenses affect the field of view, the cropping, and the fisheye effect in your photo. Switch them up to see what works best for your shot. 1. Tap . 100% 916 Wide Photo 2. Scroll through the options to see a live preview of each option, and then tap the one t...
Page 34 - Scroll through the options on the right, and then tap the one; Use the slider to choose how much you want to zoom.
66 67 Taking Photos 1. Tap . 100% 916 Wide Photo 2. Scroll through the options on the right, and then tap the one that you want. SuperPhoto Taking Photos Touch Zoom Touch Zoom helps you capture a closer view of the action. 1. Tap . 100% 916 Wide Photo 2. Use the slider to choose how much you want to...
Page 35 - Photo Settings
68 69 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 Live Burst Auto | Wide Night Photo Auto | Wide Burst Wide Photo PHOTO Restore Output Upper Right Timer Upper Left Zoom Lower Right Lens Lower Le...
Page 36 - STAR TRAILS; Capturing Time Lapse; VEHICLE LIGHT TRAILS
70 71 Capturing Time Lapse Time Lapse turns long events into short, shareable videos by taking a frame of video at set intervals. Your GoPro has six Time Lapse presets. All you have to do is press the Shutter button to start recording, and then press it again to stop. TIMEWARP (DEFAULT) HERO11 Black...
Page 39 - Time Lapse Settings
76 77 Time Lapse Settings Here’s where you can make adjustments to your Time Lapse settings. Tap the and then tap the setting to make changes. 4K | Auto | Wide Light Painting 4K | Auto | Wide Star Trails 4K | Auto | Wide TimeWarp TIME LAPSE Restore 1.0x Zoom O Speed Ramp Mode Button Zoom Upper Right...
Page 40 - SETTING UP A LIVE STREAM
78 79 Time Lapse Settings FORMAT (TIME LAPSE, NIGHT LAPSE) Switch from capturing Time Lapse and Night Lapse video to Time Lapse and Night Lapse photo. The photo format takes a continuous series of photos at set intervals. This lets you focus on your activity instead of on your camera. You can then l...
Page 41 - SETTING EXPOSURE CONTROL; Exposure Control
80 81 Your GoPro 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 or too ...
Page 42 - Check the screen to see if the exposure looks good. Tap; TURNING EXPOSURE CONTROL OFF; If the EV Comp was adjusted during Exposure Control,
82 83 Exposure Control 4. Check the screen to see if the exposure looks good. Tap inside the brackets to lock in the exposure. You can also tap to cancel any changes. LOCKED EXPOSURE TURNING EXPOSURE CONTROL OFF Tapping the brackets on the capture screen will turn Exposure Control off and reset your...
Page 43 - LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS; Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice
84 85 Voice Control gives you easy, hands-free control of your GoPro. It’s great when you’re busy with handlebars, ski poles, and more. Just tell your GoPro what you want it to do. TURNING VOICE CONTROL ON + OFF 1. Swipe down on the rear screen to access the Dashboard.2. Tap to turn Voice Control on...
Page 44 - SEE A COMPLETE LIST OF COMMANDS ON YOUR CAMERA
86 87 Using Mode Commands Use these commands to switch capture modes on the go. Then say, “GoPro, capture” or press the Shutter button to get the shot. Mode Command Description GoPro, Video mode Switches your camera to Video mode (does not start recording). GoPro, Photo mode Switches your camera to ...
Page 46 - USING GALLERY VIEW; DELETING MULTIPLE FILES; Playing Back Your Media
90 91 00:09 00:10 30 30 MEDIA USING GALLERY VIEW Gallery view gives you quick access to all of the videos and photos stored on your SD card. 1. From the playback screen, tap . 2. Swipe up to scroll through your media. 3. Tap a video or photo to see it in full-screen view.4. Tap to select files. 5. T...
Page 47 - SETTING THE CONNECTION SPEED; Connecting to the GoPro Quik App
92 93 CONNECTING TO THE GOPRO QUIK APP Use the GoPro Quik app to control your GoPro, share videos and photos on the go, and automatically transform your footage into awesome video stories synced with effects and music. Connecting for the First Time 1. Download the GoPro Quik app from the Apple © App...
Page 48 - TRANSFERRING TO YOUR PHONE WITH A WIRED CONNECTION; Transferring Your Media
94 95 CREATING A VIDEO STORY You can set up your GoPro to automatically send videos and photos to your phone. The GoPro Quik app will use them to create a fully edited video story complete with music and effects. 1. Connect your camera to the GoPro Quik app. For details, see Connecting to the GoPro ...
Page 49 - AUTO UPLOADING TO THE CLOUD
96 97 Transferring Your Media AUTO UPLOADING TO THE CLOUD With a GoPro subscription, you can automatically upload your media to the cloud where you can view, edit, and share it from any device. 1. Subscribe to GoPro at gopro.com/subscribe or through the GoPro Quik app. 2. Connect your camera to the ...
Page 50 - TURNING OFF AUTO UPLOAD; DASHBOARD FEATURES; Setting Your Preferences
98 99 Transferring Your Media TURNING OFF AUTO UPLOAD You can keep your camera from trying to upload every time it’s connected to a power outlet and fully charged. 1. Swipe down on the rear screen to access the Dashboard.2. Swipe left and tap Connections > GoPro Subscription > Auto Upload. 3. ...
Page 51 - WIRELESS CONNECTIONS
100 101 Setting Your Preferences Swipe down on the rear screen to access the Dashboard, and then swipe lef t to access your GoPro's preferences. WIRELESS CONNECTIONS Connect your GoPro to the GoPro Quik app, choose your Wi-Fi band, and more. Wireless Connections Turn your camera’s wireless connectio...
Page 52 - VOICE CONTROL
102 103 Setting Your Preferences Time and Date Use to manually adjust the time and date. Both are automatically updated when you connect your camera to the GoPro app. Date Format This is set automatically based on the language that you chose at setup. You can also change it manually here. Time Zone ...
Page 53 - DISPLAYS; LANGUAGE
104 105 DISPLAYS Adjust Orientation, set the Screen Saver, and adjust brightness. Orientation Keeps your screen right-side up when you rotate your camera. To learn more, see Setting the Screen Orientation (page 49) . Screen Saver Rear Set the rear screen saver to 1, 2 (default), 3, or 5 minutes. Cho...
Page 54 - RESET
106 107 ABOUT Update your GoPro, plus find your camera’s name, serial number, battery condition, and software version. GoPro Updates Update your camera’s software to ensure you have the latest features and performance upgrades. Camera Info Find your camera’s name and serial number, and see which sof...
Page 56 - Resetting Your Camera; RESTORING FACTORY SETTINGS
110 111 RESTARTING YOUR GOPRO If your camera is not responding, press and hold the Mode button for 10 seconds. This will restart your camera. There will be no changes to your settings. RESTORE PRESETS TO THE DEFAULTS This will reset all of your camera’s original preset settings to the defaults. 1. S...
Page 57 - MOUNTING HARDWARE; Mounting Your GoPro; USING THE MOUNTING FINGERS
112 113 Mounting Your GoPro MOUNTING HARDWARE 1. Mounting Buckle2. Thumb Screw3. Curved Adhesive Mount 1 2 3 Mounting Your GoPro USING THE MOUNTING FINGERS 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 the Adhesi...
Page 58 - USING THE ADHESIVE MOUNTS; WARNING: To avoid injury, do not use a tether when mounting
114 115 Mounting Your GoPro 4. Attach the mounting buckle to the mount. a. Flip up the mounting buckle plug.b. Slide the buckle into the mount until it clicks into place.c. Press the plug back down so that it sits flush with the buckle. USING THE ADHESIVE MOUNTS Follow these guidelines when attachin...
Page 59 - USING YOUR GOPRO IN + AROUND WATER; REMOVING THE DOOR; Removing the Door
116 117 WARNING: Always use a helmet that meets applicable safety standards if you’re using a GoPro helmet mount or strap. 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 that your helmet’s in good condition, and always follow ...
Page 60 - REATTACHING THE DOOR; WARNING: Your camera’s door is removable. Be sure that the
118 119 REATTACHING THE DOOR 1. Line the door up with the small silver bar.2. Press the door tightly into the small silver bar until it snaps into place and is securely attached. WARNING: Your camera’s door is removable. Be sure that the door is securely locked and sealed after closing. Removing the...
Page 61 - WARNING: Using a non-GoPro wall charger or power cable; BATTERY STORAGE + HANDLING; Battery Information
120 121 MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE Here are some things you can do to maximize battery life: • Capture video at lower frame rates and resolutions.• Use the Screensaver and lower the screen Brightness.• Turn off the front screen. • Turn off GPS.• Turn off Wireless Connections.• Use these settings: • Usi...
Page 62 - BATTERY DISPOSAL
122 123 Battery Information Do not make any unauthorized alterations to your camera. Doing so may compromise safety, regulatory compliance, and performance, and may void the warranty. Heads Up: Batteries have reduced capacity in cold weather. This affects older batteries even more. If you regularly ...
Page 63 - Troubleshooting; Video Resolution
124 125 MY GOPRO WON’T POWER ON Make sure your GoPro is charged. See SD Card + Battery Setup (page 10) . If charging the battery doesn’t work, try restarting your camera. See Restarting Your GoPro (page 110) . MY GOPRO WON’T RESPOND WHEN I PRESS A BUTTON See Restarting Your GoPro (page 110) . PLAYBA...
Page 67 - EXTENDED BATTERY VIDEO MODE; High Resolutions/High Frame Rates; HORIZON LOCK / HORIZON LEVELING
132 133 EXTENDED BATTERY VIDEO MODE Extended Battery mode uses these resolutions and frame rates to help extend recording time while giving you mid-range quality video: Video Resolution (RES) FPS (60Hz/ 50Hz)* Digital Lenses Screen Resolution Aspect Ratio 5.3K 30/25 24/24 HyperView, SuperView, Wide,...
Page 72 - RAW FORMAT; Tech Specs: Time Lapse; TIMEWARP VIDEO SPEED
142 143 Tech Specs: Photo RAW FORMAT When this setting is turned on, all photos are saved as a .jpg image (for viewing on your camera or sharing with the GoPro Quik app) and a .gpr file. The .gpr file is based on the Adobe® DNG format. These files can be used in Adobe Camera Raw (ACR), version 9.7 o...
Page 73 - TIME LAPSE INTERVAL
144 145 Tech Specs: Time Lapse SPEED RAMP (TIMEWARP) Tap the rear touch screen while recording TimeWarp to ramp down the speed of your video. Tap again to speed it back up. Choose the speed before recording by tapping on the capture screen or going to the TimeWarp settings menu. There are two option...
Page 74 - NIGHT LAPSE INTERVAL
146 147 Tech Specs: Time Lapse Time Lapse Video Recording Time Use this chart to determine the length of your videos. Interval Recording Time Video Length 0.5 second 5 minutes 20 seconds 1 second 5 minutes 10 seconds 2 seconds 10 minutes 10 seconds 5 seconds 1 hour 20 seconds 10 seconds 1 hour 10 se...
Page 79 - Customer Support; Regulatory Information
156 157 Tech Specs: Protune WIND-NOISE REDUCTION Your HERO11 Black uses three microphones to capture sound while recording video. You can customize how they’re used based on conditions where you’re shooting and the type of sound you want in your finished video. Setting Description Auto (default) Aut...
