1 Join the GoPro Movement @GoPro @GoPro @GoPro facebook.com/GoPro @GoPro pinterest.com/GoPro Contents Contents Meet Your HERO9 Black 6 Transferring Your Media 87 Setting Up Your Camera 8 Setting Your Connections + Preferences 92 Getting to Know Your GoPro 14 Important Messages 101 Customizing Your GoPro 27 Resetting Your Camera 103 HERO9 Black Power Tools 36 Mounting Your GoPro 105 Using QuikCapture 44 Removing the Door 110 Adding HiLight Tags 46 Maintenance 112 Setting the Screen Orientation 47 Battery Information 113 Recording Video 48 Troubleshooting 116 Video Settings 53 Tech Specs: Video 117 Taking Photos 56 Tech Specs: Photo 127 Photo Settings 63 Tech Specs: Time Lapse 132 Capturing Time Lapse 65 Tech Specs: Protune 137 Time Lapse Settings 70 Customer Support 145 Live Streaming + Webcam Mode 73 Trademarks 145 Exposure Control 74 Regulatory Information 145 Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice 77 Playing Back Your Media 81 Connecting to the GoPro App 85 HERO9 Black—Regulatory Model Number SPBL1 Meet Your HERO9 Black Meet Your HERO9 Black 1 2 4 9 3 11 4 10 12 5 6 9 13 14 7 8 15 1. Shutter Button 6. microSD™ Card Slot 11. Mode Button 13. Speaker 2. Door 7. Battery 12. Drain Microphone 14. Touch Screen 3. Door Latch 8. USB-C Port (Designed to drain water. 15. Folding Fingers 4. Status Light 9. Microphone This is not a door/latch. Do not try to open.) 5. Front Screen 10. Removable Lens Learn how to use the accessories that came with your GoPro. See Mounting Your GoPro (page 105). 6 7 Setting Up Your Camera Setting Up Your Camera MICROSD CARDS RECHARGEABLE BATTERY You’ll need a microSD card (sold separately) to save your videos For maximum performance, be sure to use the GoPro Rechargeable and photos. Use a brand-name card that fits these requirements: Battery (HERO9 Black) with your new GoPro. • microSD, microSDHC™, or microSDXC™ PRO TIP: There’s an easy way to check your battery’s status and make • Class 10 or UHS-I rating sure you’re using the right one. • Capacity up to 256GB 1. Swipe down on the rear screen to access the Dashboard. For a list of recommended microSD cards, 2. Swipe left and tap Preferences > About > Battery Info. visit gopro.com/microsdcards. Heads Up: Be sure your hands are clean and dry before handling your WARNING: Although non-GoPro batteries may fit in your SD card. Check the manufacturer’s guidelines to see your card’s HERO9 Black, they’ll limit performance. Your camera’s performance with any other battery is not guaranteed. acceptable temperature range and other important information. For more important information on battery safety and use, PRO TIP: Keep your SD card in good condition by reformatting it see Battery Information (page 113). regularly. This will erase all of your media, so be sure to save it first. 1. Swipe down on the rear screen to access the Dashboard. 2. Swipe left and tap Preferences > Reset > Format SD Card. To learn how to save your videos and photos, see Transferring Your Media (page 87). 8 9 Setting Up Your Camera Setting Up Your Camera MICROSD CARD + BATTERY SETUP 3. Insert the battery. 1. Unlock the door latch and flip the door open. 2. With your camera off and battery removed, insert the SD card into 4. Connect your camera to a USB charger or computer using the the card slot with the label facing the battery compartment. included USB-C cable. You can eject the card by pressing it into the slot with your fingernail. 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 113). PRO TIP: For the fastest charging, use the GoPro Supercharger (sold separately). 10 11 Setting Up Your Camera Setting Up Your Camera 5. Unplug the cable and shut the door when charging is complete. UPDATING YOUR CAMERA’S SOFTWARE Be sure the door latch is closed and locked before using your To get the latest features and best performance from your GoPro, camera. 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 your camera to your mobile device. If new camera software is available, the app will tell you how to install it. Updating Manually 1. Visit gopro.com/update. 2. Choose HERO9 Black from the list of cameras. 3. Select Update your camera manually and follow the instructions. WARNING: Your camera’s door is removable. Be sure that the door is securely locked and sealed after closing. PRO TIP: Want to know what software version you’re using? Here’s where you can find out. 1. Swipe down on the rear screen to access the Dashboard. 2. Swipe left and tap Preferences > About > Camera Info. 12 13 Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro POWERING ON THE NEW FRONT SCREEN Press the Mode button to turn on your HERO9 Black. HERO9 Black’s new front screen features a live view from the lens. This makes it easy to capture perfectly framed shots. 1 100% 1H:14 100% 2 POWERING OFF Standard Press and hold the Mode button for 3 seconds to turn it off. 3 4 1080 | 60 | W 1. Recording Time/Photos Remaining 2. Battery Status 3. Current Mode (Video, Photo, or Time Lapse) 4. Capture Settings 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 to follow all local laws including all privacy laws, which may restrict recording in certain areas. 14 15 Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro Display Options USING THE REAR TOUCH SCREEN The front screen includes four display options that can easily changed. 1. Swipe down on the rear screen to access the Dashboard. Tap 2. Tap the to access the front screen settings. Select an item to turn it on or off. 3. Tap the icon of the setting that you want. Setting Description Swipe Left or Right Displays the live preview as a full-screen shot. Switch between Video, Photo, Full Screen The image is cropped for the display, but will and Time Lapse modes. be captured without cropping. Displays the live preview from the lens Actual Screen without cropping. Swipe Down From the Edge of the Screen Open the Dashboard when your camera Displays camera status without the live Status Only is in a landscape orientation. preview from the lens. Turns the screen off. Use this setting in dark environments where light from the screen Screen Off Swipe Up From the Edge of the Screen might interfere with your shot. This setting See the last photo or video you captured also maximizes battery life. and access the Media Gallery. Press and Hold the Capture Screen Turn on and adjust Exposure Control. PRO TIP: You can hide your camera’s status information and icons on both the front and rear screen by tapping the rear screen. Tap the screen again or press a button to bring it all back. 16 17 Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro CAPTURE MODES GETTING THE SHOT Your GoPro has three main capture modes. 1. Simply press the Shutter button to start recording. VIDEO 2. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording (Video, Using the rear touch screen, swipe left or right to the mode you want. Time Lapse, and Live Streaming only). Video Includes Standard, Activity, Cinematic, and Slo-Mo presets. To learn more, see Recording Video (page 48). Photo Includes Photo, LiveBurst, Burst, and Night presets. To learn more, see Taking Photos (page 56). Time Lapse Includes TimeWarp, Time Lapse, and Night Lapse presets. To learn more, see Capturing Time Lapse (page 65). PRO TIP: With the camera on, you can press the Mode button to switch modes. 18 19 Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro THE TOUCH SCREEN CHANGING PRESETS The rear touch screen gives you access to your camera’s capture Each capture mode has presets that make it easy to switch back settings. and forth between the best mode and settings for your shot. 1 1. Tap the capture settings. 2 9H:59 100% 100% 5 9H:59 100% 100% 3 Standard 1080 | 60 | W Standard 4 1080 | 60 | W 1. Current Mode (Video, Photo, or Time Lapse) 2. Tap the preset that you want. All of the preset’s settings will be 2. Recording Time/Photos Remaining locked into your camera and ready to go. 3. Customizable On-Screen Shortcuts 4. Capture Settings VIDEO 5. Battery Status Standard 1080 | 60 | Wide Heads Up: The capture settings are not available when you turn your Activity GoPro to take portrait shots. Be sure to choose the settings you want 2.7K | 60 | SuperView before rotating your camera. Cinematic 4K | 30 | L+ PRO TIP: Press the Mode button to quickly jump back to this screen from almost anywhere. 20 21 Getting to Know Your GoPro Getting to Know Your GoPro CUSTOMIZING THE PRESETS The on-screen instructions will give you a rundown of your options. You can change the settings in your presets with just a few taps. LENS 1. With your camera in landscape orientation, tap next to the Wide (16-34mm) preset you want to adjust. Wide field of view. VIDEO Standard 1080 | 60 | Wide Activity 2.7K | 60 | SuperView For details on settings, see Tech Specs (starting page 117).