GoPro HERO 11 BLACK MINI, Manual

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Page 3: ... Pro Control Capture Modes 24 Pro Control Settings 27 Live Streaming 31 HiLight Tags 32 Controlling Your GoPro With Your Voice 33 Playing Back Transferring Your Media 35 Creating Video Stories 39 Capturing Photos from Your Videos 40 Setting Preferences With the Quik App 41 Important Messages 44 Resetting Your Camera 47 Mounting Your GoPro 48 Removing the Door 54 Maintenance 56 Battery Information ...

Page 4: ...ble Lens Cover 10 Status Pair Button Meet HERO11 Black Mini Learn how to use the accessories that came with your GoPro See Mounting Your GoPro page 48 6 2 1 5 3 4 9 8 11 Speaker 12 Rear Folding Fingers 13 Heat Sink WARNING To help prevent overheating the back of your camera may get hot when camera is in use 14 Bottom Folding Fingers 10 7 11 12 14 13 ...

Page 5: ... a new one if you re having any problems Setting Up Your Camera Setting Up Your Camera REFORMATTING YOUR SD CARD Keep your SD card in good condition by reformatting it regularly This will erase all of your media so be sure to save it first 1 Press the Status Pair button to turn on your camera 2 Press the Status Pair button again to go to your camera s Preferences press twice if you re using Pro Co...

Page 6: ...permanently damage your camera 2 Connect your camera to a USB charger or computer using the included USB C cable It takes about 2 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 57 Heads Up The battery cannot be removed from the camera 3 Unplug the cable and shut the door when charging is complete Be sure the doo...

Page 7: ... language ENGLISH LANGUAGE 4 Press the Shutter button to select your language ENGLISH LANGUAGE 5 Press the Shutter button with highlighted to confirm Press the Status Pair button to cycle to the and press the Shutter button to go back ENGLISH Connecting to the GoPro Quik App 6 Press the Shutter button with highlighted to accept the terms of use Press the Status Pair button to cycle to the and pres...

Page 8: ...llow the instructions AFTER FIRST TIME PAIRING PAIRING OTHER DEVICES Your camera should automatically connect to the GoPro Quik app after the first time pairing Here s how you can re pair the app if needed or pair other devices 1 Press the Status Pair button to turn on your camera 2 Press the Status Pair button again to go to your camera s preferences press twice if you re using Pro Controls 3 Pre...

Page 9: ...s before showing you the software version 5 Press the Shutter button to exit to the capture screen For more see Using Buttons to Adjust Camera Preferences page 65 Button Basics Your camera s buttons perform different functions depending on whether your camera is on or off When Your Camera is Off Press the Status Pair button to turn on your camera Press the Shutter button to power up your camera an...

Page 10: ...of changing modes settings or preferences your camera will turn itself off after 15 seconds of inactivity Turning Your Camera Off The Capture Screen Default Settings THE CAPTURE SCREEN This is the screen you ll see when your camera is ready to record Simply press the Shutter button to start recording VIDEO 4K 60 W 1 3 2 1 Remaining Recording Time 2 Battery Status 3 Capture Settings The screen also...

Page 11: ...t VIDEO MODES Easy Controls feature three video mode options designed to give you great footage simply by pressing the Shutter button Extended Battery Default Captures mid range 4K video to help you capture stunning footage while extending battery life It uses the SuperView digital lens which serves up your footage as an immersive 16 9 aspect ratio shot for full screen playback on your TV Records ...

Page 12: ...ontrols With Easy Controls all you have to do is press the Shutter button to start recording with one of HERO11 Black Mini s ultra versatile video modes Pro Controls to unlock additional capture modes plus the ability to adjust all of your camera s modes settings and features SWITCHING CONTROLS You can use the GoPro Quik app or your camera s buttons to switch between Easy and Pro Controls Using th...

Page 13: ...th s rotation and the stars to create beautiful trails of light across the sky Use the trail length effect to choose maximum long or short trail lengths LIGHT PAINTING Light Painting uses a long exposure to let you create brilliant brush stroke effects with moving light Mount your camera to a stationary object or tripod grab a flashlight glow stick or other light source and get creative VEHICLE LI...

Page 14: ...using your camera s Pro Controls Aspect ratio lens frame rate and other primary settings can be changed using either your camera s buttons or the GoPro Quik app All other settings can only be adjusted using the Quik app PRO TIP The GoPro Quik app is the quickest and easiest way to adjust your camera s settings ASPECT RATIO Aspect ratio refers to the width and height of an image Your camera capture...

Page 15: ...tter stays open for night shots Choose longer exposures for darker shots To learn more see Shutter Star Trails Light Painting Vehicle Light Trails Night Lapse page 83 INTERVAL TIME LAPSE Choose how often your camera captures a frame of video Use shorter intervals for quick activities and longer intervals for extended activities To learn more see Interval Time Lapse page 81 INTERVAL NIGHT LAPSE Set...

Page 16: ... button to lock it in 5 Press the Shutter button repeatedly to cycle through the settings for that mode Stop on the setting you want to adjust Settings vary by model 6 Press the Status Pair button to cycle through the options for that setting 7 Press the Shutter button to lock in the setting that you want 8 Press the Shutter button to pass through the remaining options and exit to the capture scre...

Page 17: ...ce 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 After connecting to the GoPro Quik app tap on the app screen 2 Tap Voice Control to toggle on and off VOICE COMMANDS Here are all of the things that can be done with voice commands Command Description Go...

Page 18: ... see Connecting to the GoPro Quik App page 12 2 Use the controls on the app to play back edit and share your videos PRO TIP Use the GoPro Quik app to grab still photos from videos create short shareable videos from full length footage save media to your phone and more PLAYING BACK ON A COMPUTER For desktop editing and viewing your media on a computer you must first save the files to the computer 1...

Page 19: ...ded footage will also be used to create shareable highlight videos that will be sent straight to your phone 1 Subscribe to GoPro at GoPro com subscribe or through the GoPro Quik app 2 Connect your camera to the GoPro Quik app For details see Connecting to the GoPro Quik App page 12 3 Tap Auto Upload when prompted or tap on the app screen 4 Follow the app s onscreen instructions 5 Connect your came...

Page 20: ... 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 Quik App page 12 2 Swipe down on the app s home screen Shots from your most recent session will be copied to your phone and transformed into a fully edited video 3 Tap your video to view it 4 Make any edits you d like 5 Save the sto...

Page 21: ...ture your video Here are some examples Photo Resolution Video Settings 24 7MP 5 3K video 8 7 aspect ratio requires changing settings using Pro Controls 21 16MP 5 3K video 4 3 aspect ratio requires changing settings using Pro Controls 15 8MP 5 3K video 16 9 aspect ratio default Highest Quality video mode when using Easy Controls To adjust your camera s preferences tap after connecting to the GoPro ...

Page 22: ...egion will help prevent flicker on a TV HDTV when you play back video that was recorded indoors Set Date and Time Tap to automatically sync camera s date and time with the app DELETE Manage the files on your SD card Delete Last File Deletes the last video captured by your camera Delete All Files from SD Card Removes all of the files from your SD card CAMERA INFO See your camera s software version ...

Page 23: ...GoPro getting too hot Shooting video at a high resolution and frame rate will cause your camera to heat up faster especially in hot environments Important Messages BATTERY IS TOO COLD Your camera may not turn on or may not be able to record with high performance settings if the battery is too cold below 14 F 10 C PRO TIP For the best cold weather performance charge your camera to 100 before going ...

Page 24: ...SETTINGS Factory Reset will restore all of your camera s original settings clear all device connections and deregister your camera from GoPro subscription This is useful if you re giving your camera to a friend and want to completely reset it to its original state 1 Press the Status Pair button to turn on your camera 2 Press the Status Pair button again to go to your camera s preferences press twi...

Page 25: ...fingers Depending on the mount you re using you ll either use a mounting buckle or attach your GoPro directly to the mount itself BOTTOM MOUNTING FINGERS Use the bottom mounting fingers to attach your GoPro to grips tripods and gear mounts REAR MOUNTING FINGERS Use the back mounting fingers when you want a more low profile mounting option including helmet mounts ...

Page 26: ... caution when removing your camera from a mount or adjusting mounting locations Mounting Your GoPro Mounting Your GoPro 2 Secure your camera to the mounting buckle with a thumb screw 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 the plug back down so that it sits flush with the buckle See Using the ...

Page 27: ...oards For more information about mounts visit GoPro com Mounting Your GoPro 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 the manufacturer s instructions on sa...

Page 28: ...ps off WARNING Avoid using your GoPro with the door off This will expose the USB port and SD card and leave your camera vulnerable to water damage Removing the Door Removing the Door 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 t...

Page 29: ...mera and battery are integrated You cannot remove the battery from the camera The battery is non serviceable Contact GoPro Customer Service for all battery related issues MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE The battery icon displayed in the camera status screen blinks and shows a low battery message when the battery drops below 10 If the battery reaches 0 while recording the camera saves the file and powers o...

Page 30: ... cold weather Maximize battery life in cold conditions by keeping your camera in a warm place before use PRO TIP Fully charge your camera before storing it away to help maximize battery life Battery Information 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...

Page 31: ...necting to the GoPro Quik app 2 Scroll down to Camera Info For more see Your Camera s Software Version page 16 I CAN T FIND MY CAMERA S SERIAL NUMBER The serial number is stamped inside the door of your camera For more see Your Camera s Software Version page 16 STILL NEED HELP For more answers to commonly asked questions see GoPro com help Troubleshooting Navigating With the Camera Buttons USING B...

Page 32: ...LAPSE MODE 5 Press the Shutter button to lock in the mode of your choice 6 Press the Shutter button to pass through the remaining options and exit to the capture screen Navigating With the Camera Buttons Navigating With the Camera Buttons USING BUTTONS TO ADJUST SETTINGS WITH PRO CONTROLS 1 Press the Status Pair button to turn on your camera VIDEO 4K 60 SV 2 Press the Status Pair button again to g...

Page 33: ... the Shutter button to lock in the setting that you want 8 Press the Shutter button to pass through the remaining options and exit to the capture screen USING BUTTONS TO ADJUST CAMERA PREFERENCES 1 Press the Status Pair button to turn on your camera Press the Status Pair button again to go to your camera s preferences if you are using Easy Controls PREFERENCES Press twice if you re using Pro Contr...

Page 34: ...16 9 Ultra high resolution video that captures breathtaking ultra HD video in the wide 16 9 aspect ratio Can be used to grab 15 8MP stills from your video 5 3K 4 3 Ultra high resolution video that captures more of the scene with the taller 4 3 aspect ratio Great for point of view footage and grabbing 21MP stills from your video 5 3K 8 7 Ultra high resolution video that captures the tallest and wid...

Page 35: ...be available Tech Specs FRAMES PER SECOND FPS Frames per second refers to the number of frames captured in each second of video Higher fps values 60 120 or 240 are better at capturing fast action shots You can also use high fps footage for slo mo playback Slo Mo FPS Normal speed video is typically captured and played back at 30 fps As a result video that is captured at 60 fps can be played back at...

Page 36: ... camera will tell you if it needs to shut down and cool off To learn more see Important Messages page 44 Tech Specs Tech Specs ASPECT RATIO VIDEO Aspect ratio refers to the width and height of an image Your GoPro captures videos three aspect ratios 16 9 This is the standard format used for HDTV and editing programs The widescreen format is ideal for capturing dramatic cinematic footage 4 3 The tal...

Page 37: ...e effect of HyperView SuperView or Wide Keeps your footage smooth and level even if your camera rotates while recording To learn more see Horizon Lock Horizon Leveling page 76 Linear 19 39mm Wide field of view without the fisheye effect of SuperView and Wide Heads Up Only the lenses that are compatible with the aspect ratio and resolution you selected will be available Tech Specs VIDEO MODE SETTIN...

Page 38: ... 60 50 Wide 5312x4648 8 7 2 7K 240 200 Wide Linear Linear Horizon Leveling 2704x1520 16 9 2 7K 120 100 60 50 SuperView Wide Linear Linear Horizon Lock 2704x1520 16 9 Tech Specs Video Resolution RES FPS 60Hz 50Hz Digital Lenses Screen Resolution Aspect Ratio 2 7K 4 3 120 100 60 50 Wide Linear Linear Horizon Lock 2704x2028 4 3 1080p 240 200 Wide Linear Linear Horizon Leveling 1920x1080 16 9 1080p 12...

Page 39: ... while recording They re available when recording 16 9 aspect ratio footage at the highest frame rate of each resolution 5 3K60 4K120 2 7K240 and 1080p240 Video Resolution RES FPS 60Hz 50Hz Digital Lens Aspect Ratio 5 3K 60 50 Linear Horizon Leveling 16 9 5 3K 30 25 24 24 Linear Horizon Lock 16 9 5 3K 4 3 30 25 24 24 Linear Horizon Lock 4 3 Video Resolution RES FPS 60Hz 50Hz Digital Lens Aspect Ra...

Page 40: ...ange your HyperSmooth setting using the GoPro Quik app PRO TIP Use Max Lens Mod sold separately to max out your GoPro with the ultimate in unbreakable video stabilization up to 2 7K60 TimeWarp VIDEO SPEED You can increase TimeWarp video speed up to 30x to turn longer activities into shareable moments The default setting is Auto which automatically sets the speed for you You can also set the speed ...

Page 41: ... INTERVAL TIME LAPSE The Interval sets how often your camera takes a shot in Time Lapse mode Available intervals are 0 5 default 1 2 5 10 30 and 60 seconds 2 5 and 30 minutes and 1 hour Interval Examples 0 5 2 seconds Surfing biking or other sports 2 seconds Busy street corner 5 10 seconds Clouds or outdoor scenes for long durations 10 60 seconds Art projects or other lengthy activities 60 seconds...

Page 42: ... your camera s shutter stays open when you re using the night capture modes Use longer exposures in darker environments to let in more light for your shot The shutter speeds for Star Trails and Vehicle Light Trails are 0 5 1 2 5 10 and 30 seconds The shutter speeds for Light Painting are 0 5 1 and 2 seconds Here are the options for Night Lapse plus tips on when to use them Shutter Speed Examples A...

Page 43: ...r Speed It s compatible with professional color correction tools and other editing software Connect to the GoPro Quik app adjust Protune settings 1 Tap 4K 60 W VIDEO on the app screen 2 Tap next to the mode that you want to adjust 3 Tap the setting to make adjustments Changes to Protune settings in one capture mode apply only to that mode For example changing the White Balance for TimeWarp does no...

Page 44: ...e or the Native setting to create a minimally color corrected file that allows for more precise adjustments in post production Protune ISO MINIMUM MAXIMUM ISO Minimum and ISO Maximum let you set a range for the camera s sensitivity to light and image noise Image noise refers to the degree of graininess in the shot In low light higher ISO values result in brighter images but with more image noise L...

Page 45: ... shake Protune EXPOSURE VALUE COMPENSATION EV COMP Exposure Value Compensation affects the brightness of your videos Adjusting this setting can improve image quality when shooting scenes with sharply contrasting lighting conditions Options for this setting range from 2 0 to 2 0 The default setting is 0 0 Scroll between the options on the right side of the EV Comp screen to see a live preview of ea...

Page 46: ... to apply to the RAW audio track RAW Setting Description Off default No separate wav file is created Low Applies minimal processing Ideal if you want to apply audio processing in post production Med Applies moderate processing based on the Wind Noise Reduction setting Ideal if you want to apply your own gain High Applies full audio processing automatic gain and Wind Noise Reduction Ideal if you wa...

Page 47: ...nsure that your GoPro is recording in stereo REVB GoPro is dedicated to providing the best possible service To reach GoPro Customer Support visit GoPro com help GoPro HERO and their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro Inc in the United States and other countries 2022 GoPro Inc All rights reserved For patent information visit GoPro com patents GoPro Inc 3025 Clearview ...