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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Your HERO 6 Customizing Your GoPro Getting Started 8 Important Messages 54 16 Resetting Your Camera 55 Map of Modes and Settings 19 Mounting 56 QuikCapture 20 Removing the Side Door 61 Capturing Video and Photos 22 Maintenance 63 Controlling Your GoPro with Your Voice 25 Battery Information 64 Playing Back Your Content 28 Troubleshooting 67 Using Your Camera with an HDTV 30 Customer Support 69 Connecting to the GoPro App 32 Trademarks
YOUR HERO YOUR HERO 1 14 14 12 2 3 12 4 13 9 10 11 5 6 14 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 Shutter Button [ ] Camera Status Screen Mode Button [ ] Side Door USB-C Port 6. Micro HDMI Port (cable not included) 7. Speaker 8. Battery Door 9. Latch Release Button 7 9 12 8 10. Battery 11. microSD Card Slot 12. Camera Status Light 13. Touch Display 14.
GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Welcome to your new HERO. To capture video and photos, you need a microSD™ card (sold separately). 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.
GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED 4. Hold down the Latch Release button on the side door, then slide the door open. 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 GoPro app or Quik for desktop, you are automatically notified if an update is available. 1. Download these apps: • GoPro app from the Apple© App Store© or Google Play™ • Quik for desktop from gopro.com/apps 2.
GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED CAMERA STATUS SCREEN The camera status screen on the front of the camera contains the following information about modes and settings so you can see the basics for your current setting at a glance: 1 2 3 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.
GETTING STARTED 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. TOUCH DISPLAY GESTURES Use these gestures to navigate the touch display. When swiping, swipe from the edge of the screen. 2 1 00:00 100% 3 6 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
NAVIGATING YOUR GOPRO NAVIGATING YOUR GOPRO MODES Your HERO has five camera modes: Video, Photo, Burst, Time Lapse Video, and Time Lapse Photo. NAVIGATING WITH THE TOUCH DISPLAY 1. From the main screen, tap the icon in the lower left corner. 2. Tap the capture mode you want. Be sure to swipe up to see the full list. Video For details, see Video Mode (page 37). Photo For details, see Photo Mode (page 42). Burst For details, see Burst Mode (page 44).
NAVIGATING YOUR GOPRO 6. To turn on an advanced setting, tap [ MAP OF MODES AND SETTINGS ]. AUTO LOW LIGHT When needed, automatically lowers the frame rate in dim lighting for better video quality 7. To return to the main screen, swipe down. CHANGING MODES WITH THE MODE BUTTON Press the Mode button to quickly cycle through and change capture modes.
QUIKCAPTURE QUIKCAPTURE QuikCapture lets you power up your HERO and start shooting with the press of a single button. Because the camera is powered on only when it is capturing, you also conserve battery power. CAPTURING TIME LAPSE PHOTOS WITH QUIKCAPTURE In addition to showing how a scene changes over time, time lapse photos are also useful for capturing a series of photos to be sure you get the shot you want. ] 1. With the camera powered off, press and hold the Shutter button [ until capture begins.
CAPTURING VIDEO AND PHOTOS You can also use a more traditional method to capture video and photos— including time lapse video and photos—in which you leave the camera powered on and capture, as needed. With this method, you can use the touch display to preview your shots and change modes and settings before capturing. However, unlike QuikCapture, the camera remains on when you are not capturing, so you must manually power it off to save battery life. 1. If needed, select a different mode: a.
CAPTURING VIDEO AND PHOTOS CONTROLLING YOUR GOPRO WITH YOUR VOICE You can control your HERO with your voice using a set of specific commands (see list below). Note: Voice Control performance may be impacted by distance, wind, and noisy conditions. Keep the product clean and clear of debris. USING VOICE CONTROL Voice Control works best when you and your GoPro are in close proximity. 1. From the main screen, swipe down, then tap [ ]. Note: You can also turn Voice Control on or off from the Preferences menu.
CONTROLLING YOUR GOPRO WITH YOUR VOICE LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS Two types of commands are available with Voice Control: • Action commands let you immediately capture video or photos. For example, if you just stopped recording video, you can say the command to take a photo or begin capturing time lapse—without having to first change the mode. • Mode commands are useful if you want to quickly select a mode and then use the Shutter button to capture.
PLAYING BACK YOUR CONTENT PLAYING BACK YOUR CONTENT You can play back your content on the camera’s touch display, your computer, TV, or smartphone/tablet. SAVING A VIDEO FRAME AS A STILL PHOTO 1. Swipe right to open the gallery, then tap the video that contains the clip that you want to save. 2. Tap [ ] to begin playing the video. 3. When you reach the frame that you want to save, tap [ ]. 4. Tap [ ]. 5. If needed, slide the bar at the bottom of the screen to select the frame. 6. Tap [ ].
USING YOUR CAMERA WITH AN HDTV USING YOUR CAMERA WITH AN HDTV VIEWING VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON AN HDTV Playing back videos and photos on your HDTV lets you view your content directly from your camera on a large screen. This playback requires a micro HDMI cable (sold separately). CAPTURING VIDEO AND PHOTOS WHILE CONNECTED TO AN HDTV This option lets you see the live preview from your camera when it is connected to an HDTV or monitor. 1. Power on the camera. 2. Tap Preferences > HDMI Output > Live.
CONNECTING TO THE GOPRO APP CREATING A QUIKSTORY CONNECTING TO THE APP FOR THE FIRST TIME The GoPro app lets you control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. Features include full camera control, live preview, playback and sharing of content, and camera software updates. 1. Download the GoPro app to your mobile device from the Apple© App Store© or Google Play™. 2. Follow the app's on-screen instructions to connect your camera.
OFFLOADING YOUR CONTENT OFFLOADING YOUR CONTENT TO A COMPUTER To play back your video and photos on a computer, you must first transfer these files to a computer. Transferring also frees up space on your microSD card for new content. 1. Download and install Quik for desktop from gopro.com/apps. 2. Connect the camera to your computer using the included USB-C cable. 3. Power on the camera and follow the on-screen instructions in Quik.
OFFLOADING YOUR CONTENT VIDEO MODE CONNECTING TO A DIFFERENT WIRELESS NETWORK If you want to connect to a different wireless network for your camera to use for Auto Upload, you can change that network on the camera. 1. Swipe down, then tap Connect > Auto Upload > Networks. 2. Tap the name of a network. The network must not be hidden or require an end user license agreement (such as the network in a hotel). 3. If needed, enter the password. ] to save the new network. 4.
VIDEO MODE VIDEO MODE Use this table to help you determine the best resolution for your activity. Also consider the capabilities of your computer or TV to be sure your hardware can support the selected resolution. Field of View (FOV) The field of view (FOV) refers to how much of the scene (measured in degrees) can be captured through the camera lens. Wide FOV captures the largest amount of the scene, while Narrow FOV captures the least.
VIDEO MODE VIDEO MODE Video Resolutions ADVANCED SETTINGS Video Resolution (RES) FPS (NTSC/ PAL)1 FOV Screen Resolution Aspect Ratio 1440p 60/50 30/25 Wide 1920x1440 4:3 Wide, Medium, Narrow 1920x1080 16:9 1080p 60/50 30/25 1 NTSC and PAL refer to the video format, which depends on the region that you are in. For more information, see Video Format (page 53).
PHOTO MODE PHOTO MODE HERO captures either single or continuous photos at 10MP. For continuous photos, hold down the Shutter button to capture 4 photos/second, up to 30 photos. ADVANCED SETTINGS The default FOV for Photo is Wide, with all advanced settings turned off. Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) retains a greater level of detail in the dark and bright areas of an image. The result is a photo that is properly exposed for both of these extremes.
BURST MODE TIME LAPSE MODES Burst captures 10 photos at 10MP in 1 second. It’s perfect for capturing fast-moving activities. The default FOV is Wide. TIME LAPSE VIDEO Time Lapse Video creates video from frames captured every .5 seconds. This lets you capture a time lapse event and immediately view or share it as a video. Time Lapse Video is captured in 1080p without audio. SETTINGS Field of View Your camera includes three FOV options for Burst. All burst photos are captured at 10MP.
TIME LAPSE MODES ADVANCED CONTROLS SETTINGS EXPOSURE CONTROL By default, your camera uses the entire image to determine the appropriate exposure level. However, Exposure Control lets you select an area that you want the camera to prioritize when determining exposure. This setting is particularly useful in shots where an important region might otherwise be over- or underexposed. Field of View Your camera includes three FOV options for time lapse video and photo. Both capture frames at .
ADVANCED CONTROLS ADVANCED CONTROLS Using Exposure Control with Locked Exposure With this option, the camera locks the exposure. That exposure level remains until you cancel it. Canceling Exposure Control Exposure Control is automatically canceled when you select a different mode or restart the camera. You can also cancel this setting manually (below). When you cancel the exposure setting that you previously set, the camera returns to using the entire scene to determine the correct level of exposure. 1.
CUSTOMIZING YOUR GOPRO From changing the beep volume to turning off the status lights, you can set up your camera to work the way that you want. CHANGING PREFERENCES 1. Swipe down, then tap Preferences. 2. Tap a setting, then tap a new option. 3. To exit, swipe down. DATE AND TIME The date and time are automatically updated when you connect your camera to the Capture app or Quik for desktop. However, you can manually change these settings, if needed.
CUSTOMIZING YOUR GOPRO CUSTOMIZING YOUR GOPRO AUTO-ROTATION This setting determines the orientation of your video or photos to help you prevent upside down footage. Setting Description Auto (Auto Image Rotation) Camera automatically selects Up or Down, based on the orientation of the camera when recording begins. Ensures that your resulting image is always right-side up. Up (default) Camera is set to always capture in right-side up orientation.
IMPORTANT MESSAGES RESETTING YOUR CAMERA TEMPERATURE ICON RESETTING THE CONNECTIONS This option clears your connections list and resets the camera's password. If you reset the connections, you must reconnect any desired devices to your GoPro. 1. From the main screen, swipe down. 2. Tap Connect > Reset Connections, and then tap Reset. The Temperature icon appears on the camera status screen when the camera becomes too hot and needs to cool down.
MOUNTING 1 3 1. The Frame 2. Mounting Buckle MOUNTING 2 4 ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA TO MOUNTS To attach your camera to a mount, you need The Frame and a mounting buckle and/or thumb screw, depending on the mount you are using. 1. Secure the camera in The Frame: a. Open the latch. b. Slide the camera into the frame. The bottom front of The Frame has a raised edge. Be sure the front of the camera sits flush against it. c. Close the door. d. Lock the latch. 3. Thumb Screw 4.
MOUNTING MOUNTING Follow the Mounting Guidelines (page 59) to attach an adhesive mount to a surface. 3. 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 down on the plug so that it sits flush with the buckle. MOUNTING GUIDELINES Follow these guidelines when attaching adhesive mounts to curved and flat surfaces of helmets, vehicles, and gear: • Attach the adhesive mounts at least 24 hours before use.
MOUNTING REMOVING THE SIDE DOOR For more information about mounts, visit gopro.com. In some situations, such as charging the camera within The Frame or connecting HDMI accessories you must remove the side door to access the ports. WARNING: If using your camera with a GoPro mount or strap intended for use with a helmet, always select a helmet that meets the applicable safety standard. Choose the right helmet for your particular sport or activity and make sure that it is the right fit and size for you.
REMOVING THE SIDE DOOR MAINTENANCE REATTACHING THE SIDE DOOR 1. Hold down the Latch Release button and extend the tab on the door. Follow these guidelines to get the best performance from your camera: • The camera is waterproof to 33’ (10m)—no housing needed. Ensure that the doors are closed before using the camera in or around water, dirt, or sand. • Before closing the doors, be sure the seals are free of debris. If needed, clean with a cloth.
BATTERY INFORMATION BATTERY INFORMATION MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE A message appears on the touch display if the battery drops below 10%. If the battery reaches 0% while recording, the camera saves the file and powers off. BATTERY STORAGE AND HANDLING The camera contains sensitive components, including the battery. Avoid exposing your camera to very cold or very hot temperatures.
BATTERY INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING exposure to other metal with packing, masking or electrical tape so they do not cause a fire while being transported. MY GOPRO WON'T POWER ON Make sure your GoPro is charged. To charge your camera, use the included USB-C cable and a computer. You can also use GoPro's Supercharger or USB-compatible Wall Charger or Auto Charger (all sold separately) or any charging device marked with output 5V 1A. (Supercharger’s output is 5V 2A.
TROUBLESHOOTING CUSTOMER SUPPORT I DON’T KNOW WHAT SOFTWARE VERSION I HAVE From the main screen, swipe down. Then tap Preferences > About This GoPro. The Version Number displays the software version that you are running. GoPro is dedicated to providing the best possible service. To reach GoPro Customer Support, visit gopro.com/help.
