GoPro HERO11 Black User Manual Getting to Know Your GoPro

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.

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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.

THE FRONT SCREEN

The front LCD screen shows your camera's status, plus a live view from the lens. This makes it easy to capture perfectly framed shots.

1. Recording Time/Photos Remaining

2. Battery Status

3. Current Mode (Video, Photo, or Time Lapse)

4. Capture Settings

Display Options

The front screen features four display options.

1. Swipe down on the rear screen to access the Dashboard.

2. Tap the to access the front screen settings.

3. Tap the icon of the setting that you want.

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 orientation.
	Swipe Up From the Edge of the Screen See the last photo or video you captured 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.

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).

Your GoPro has three main capture modes.

Using the rear touch screen, swipe left or right to the mode you want.

EASY CONTROLS (DEFAULT)

These simplified controls make it as easy as possible to point, shoot, and get amazing results with your GoPro. Each mode is preloaded with ultra versatile capture settings that are great for most shots.

Video (Default)

Records 5.3K video at 30 frames per second with the Wide digital lens. Includes onscreen shortcuts that make it easy to swap digital lenses and shoot slo-mo footage.

Photo

Takes 27MP photos in the 8:7 aspect ratio with the Wide digital lens. Includes onscreen shortcuts for changing digital lenses and setting the photo timer.

Time Lapse

Captures 4K TimeWarp footage with the Wide digital lens. Includes onscreen shortcut for changing digital lenses and Speed Ramp.

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 Video.

Photo

Includes Photo, Burst, and Night presets.

To learn more, see Taking Photos.

Time Lapse

Includes TimeWarp, Star Trails, Light Painting, Vehicle Light Trails, Time Lapse, and Night Lapse presets.

To learn more, see Capturing Time Lapse.

Heads Up: You can choose which preset will be loaded and ready to go when you turn on your GoPro.

1. Swipe down on the rear screen to access the Dashboard.

2. Swipe left and tap Preferences > General > Default Preset.

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PRO TIP: With the camera on, you can press the Mode button to switch modes.

SWITCHING CONTROLS

Your GoPro uses the Easy Controls by default, but you can switch to the Pro Controls with just a couple of swipes and a tap.

1. Swipe down on the rear screen to access the Dashboard.

2. Swipe left and tap Interface to toggle between the Easy and Pro Controls.

VIDEO MODES

These modes help you optimize video performance based on how you use your camera.

1. Swipe down on the rear screen to access the Dashboard.

2. Swipe left and tap to toggle between modes.

Highest Quality (Default)

Includes the highest quality video resolutions and frame rates for the best possible video and ultra slo-mo footage.

To learn more, see Highest Quality Video Mode.

Extended Battery

Uses mid-range quality video resolutions and frame rates to help you capture stunning footage while extending battery life. To learn more, see Extended Battery Settings.

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PRO TIP: Use the Standard preset in Extended Battery mode .

THE TOUCH SCREEN

The rear touch screen gives you access to your camera’s capture settings.

1. Current Mode (Video, Photo, or Time Lapse)

2. Recording Time/Photos Remaining

3. Customizable On-Screen Shortcuts

4. Capture Settings

5. Battery Status

Heads Up: The capture settings are not available when you turn your GoPro to take portrait shots. Be sure to choose the settings you want before rotating your camera.

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PRO TIP: Press the Mode button to quickly jump back to this screen from almost anywhere.

CHANGING PRESETS

Each capture mode has presets that make it easy to switch back and forth between the best mode and settings for your shot.

1. Tap the capture settings.

   

2. Tap the preset that you want. All of the preset’s settings will be locked into your camera and ready to go.

   

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.

   

2. Tap the setting that you want to change.

   

   The on-screen instructions will give you a rundown of your options.

   

   For details on settings, see Tech Specs.

3. Scroll down for the more advanced settings.

   

   For details on all advanced settings, see Protune.

4. Tap to save your changes and return to the presets screen.

   

   Heads Up: You can’t delete the preloaded presets, but you can customize them any way you want. You can also create your own custom presets. To learn more, see Creating Your Own Presets.

PRO TIP: You can also get to the settings menu by tapping next to the preset you want to adjust.

RESTORING PRESETS TO THEIR ORIGINAL SETTINGS

You can go back to your presets’ original settings anytime.

1. Tap .

   

2. Tap .

   

3. Tap Done.

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Heads Up: You can also scroll to the end of the list of settings and tap Restore.

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 press the Shutter button . A menu will appear on the front screen.

3. Press the Mode button to scroll through the presets.

4. Use the Shutter button to select a preset.

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Heads Up: The Dashboard and Media Gallery are not available when navigating with the buttons.

CREATING YOUR OWN PRESETS

The perfect capture settings for a day out on the slopes may not be so great when you’re recording indoors. Custom presets let you set up and save settings for both so you can switch back and forth in no time.

1. Tap the capture settings, and then tap in the upper right corner.

   

2. Tap in the upper right corner.

   

3. Choose a preset mode.

   

   Tap a setting to change it.

   

   The on-screen instructions will give you a rundown of your options. For details on all settings, see Tech Specs.

4. Scroll down for the more advanced settings.

   

   For details on advanced settings, see Protune.

5. Tap when you’re finished.

   

6. Choose an icon and name for your preset.

   

7. Tap to save your preset.

You may need to fine-tune your presets after trying them out. Tap next to the preset to make adjustments.

DELETING YOUR PRESET

1. Tap .

   

2. Tap .

   

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Heads Up: You can also scroll to the end of the list of settings and tap Delete.

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.

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 next to the preset you want to adjust.

   

2. Scroll down to the On-Screen Shortcuts.

   

3. Tap where you’d like to put your new shortcut.

   

4. Scroll through all of the available shortcuts on the right and choose the one you want.

   

   For details on shortcuts, see Tech Specs and Protune.

5. Tap to save your changes and return to the presets screen.

   

   Now you can simply tap the shortcut to change settings.