USER MANUAL
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/ Table of Contents / Table of Contents The Basics 6 Protune™ 68 Getting Started 7 Transferring Files to a Computer 77 Camera Icons 16 Playing Back Video and Photos 79 Capturing Video 18 Important Messages 81 Capturing Photos 24 The Frame 84 Changing Camera Settings 30 Mounting Your Camera 87 Accessing All Modes and Settings 32 Battery 94 Video Settings 37 Troubleshooting 99 Photo Settings 48 Customer Support 105 Multi-Shot Settings 50 Regulatory Information 105 Set
/ The Basics / Getting Started CHARGING THE BATTERY The integrated battery comes partially charged. No damage occurs to the camera or battery if used before being fully charged. To Charge the Battery: 6 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 6 Camera Status Screen Shutter/Select Button [ ] Microphone Camera Status Light (red) / Wireless Status Light (blue) 5. Micro-USB Port 6. microSD Card Slot 7. Info/Wireless Button 1. Open the side door. 2. Charge the battery using the included USB cable.
/ Getting Started The camera status lights (red) turn on during charging and turn off when charging is complete. When charging the camera with a computer, be sure that the computer is connected to a power source. If the camera status lights do not turn on to indicate charging, use a different USB port. WARNING: Using a wall charger other than a GoPro Wall Charger can damage the GoPro camera battery and could result in fire or leakage. Only use chargers marked: Output 5V 1A.
/ Getting Started INSERTING + REMOVING MEMORY CARDS Insert the SD card at a downward angle with the label facing down. Use brand name memory cards (sold separately) that meet these requirements: • microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC • Class 10 or UHS-I rating • Capacity up to 64GB For a list of the recommended microSD cards, visit gopro.com/help. 10 / Getting Started NOTICE: Use care when handling memory cards. Avoid liquids, dust, and debris.
/ Getting Started POWERING ON + OFF HERO Session powers on when you press the ] to begin capturing Shutter/Select button [ video or photos. The camera automatically powers off to conserve battery power after photo capture or when you press the Shutter/Select button ] to stop recording video. [ PRO TIP: When carrying your camera in a bag or pocket, place the ] camera upside down in a frame (with the Shutter/Select button [ covered) to protect the camera from accidentally capturing video or photos.
/ Getting Started HELPFUL TIPS Follow these guidelines to get the best performance from your camera: • The camera is waterproof to 33’ (10m)—no housing needed. Ensure that the side door is closed before using the camera in or around water, dirt, or sand. • Before closing the side door, be sure the seal is free of debris. If needed, clean with a blower brush or canned air. • Before opening the side door, be sure the camera is free of water or debris.
/ Camera Icons 16 / Camera Icons Beeps Interval Photo Mode Video Format Burst Photos LEDs Protune Video Mode Date/Time Looping Video Burst Rate Video Resolution Default Mode Low Light Setup Mode Wireless Delete Megapixels Spot Meter Field of View Multi-Shot Mode Time Lapse Frames Per Second Orientation 17
/ Capturing Video CAPTURING VIDEO The default video resolution is 1080p30. To select a different resolution, see Changing Camera Settings (page 30). To Start Recording Video: ]. Your camera powers Press the Shutter/Select button [ on, emits three beeps, and automatically begins recording video. The camera status lights blink while the camera is recording. / Capturing Video To Stop Recording: ].
/ Capturing Video HILIGHT TAGGING You can mark specific moments in your video as they happen with HiLight Tags. HiLight Tags make it easy to find the best moments to share. Note: HiLight Tags are visible during playback in the GoPro App. To Add HiLight Tags During Recording: Press the Info/Wireless button. / Capturing Video CAPTURING LOOPING VIDEO Looping video lets you continuously record and save only the moments that you want to save, which helps to conserve space on your microSD card.
/ Capturing Video To Capture Looping Video: 1. Connect your camera to the GoPro App for mobile or a GoPro remote. For details, see Accessing All Modes and Settings (page 32). ] from the app or the remote. 2. Select Video mode [ 3. Select Looping Video. 4. Tap the record button on the app, or press the Shutter/Select ] on the remote or the camera. The camera beeps once button [ and the camera status lights flash while the camera is recording. 5.
/ Capturing Photos / Capturing Photos CAPTURING TIME LAPSE PHOTOS Time Lapse captures a series of photos at specified intervals. You can use Time Lapse to capture photos of any activity, so you can choose the best ones later. To Stop Recording: ]. The camera stops recording, Press the Shutter/Select button [ beeps several times, and automatically powers off to maximize battery life. The default interval for Time Lapse is 0.5 second. To select a different interval, see Changing Camera Settings (page 30).
/ Capturing Photos 2. Be sure the photo capture mode is set to Single: a. Press the Info/Wireless button repeatedly to cycle to Camera ] to select it. Settings, then press the Shutter/Select button [ b. Press the Shutter/Select button [ ] repeatedly until you get ]. to the Photo icon [ c. Press the Info/Wireless button to highlight the photo capture mode (Single or Burst). d. If the capture mode is Burst, press the Shutter/Select button ] to change it to Single. [ e.
/ Capturing Photos To Capture Burst Photos: 1. Press the Info/Wireless button to turn on the camera status screen. 2. Be sure the photo capture mode is set to Burst: a. Press the Info/Wireless button repeatedly to cycle to Camera ] to select it. Settings, then press the Shutter/Select button [ b. Press the Shutter/Select button [ ] repeatedly until you get ]. to the Photo icon [ c. Press the Info/Wireless button to highlight the photo capture mode (Single or Burst). d.
/ Changing Camera Settings / Changing Camera Settings You can change some of the video and photo settings using the buttons on the camera. To access all settings and modes, see Accessing All Modes and Settings (page 32). 4. Press the Info/Wireless button repeatedly to move to a setting. TO CHANGE CAMERA SETTINGS: 1. Press the Info/Wireless button to turn on the status screen. 2.
/ Accessing All Modes and Settings To access all modes and settings, connect your camera to a GoPro remote (sold separately) or the GoPro App for mobile. Settings are saved after you disconnect the camera.
/ Accessing All Modes and Settings 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your camera. Note: If needed, the default password for your camera is goprohero. For complete pairing instructions, visit gopro.com/help. PAIRING WITH THE REMOTE The Smart Remote lets you change capture modes and settings, power your GoPro on/off, start/stop recording, and add HiLight Tags. / Accessing All Modes and Settings 2. Press the Info/Wireless button repeatedly to cycle to RC, then ] to select it.
/ Accessing All Modes and Settings CONNECTING AFTER PAIRING After connecting your camera to the app or remote for the first time, you can connect in the future through the wireless menu. To Connect Your Camera after Pairing: 1. On the camera, press the Info/Wireless button to display the status screen, then press it repeatedly until you get to the setting that you want (App, RC, or App & RC). ] to select it. 2.
/ Video Settings / Video Settings Video Resolution FPS (NTSC/PAL) FOV Screen Resolution 1080p 60/50 30/25 Ultra Wide, Medium 1920x1080, 16:9 960p 60/50 30/25 Ultra Wide 1280x960, 4:3 720p SuperView 60/50 30/25 Ultra Wide 1280x720, 16:9 38 Video Resolution FPS (NTSC/PAL) FOV Screen Resolution 720p 100/100 60/50 30/25 Ultra Wide, Medium 1280x720, 16:9 WVGA 120/100 Ultra Wide 848x480, 16:9 39
/ Video Settings / Video Settings Resolution Best Use 1440p Good for advanced users who want to capture a full image and then edit to the desired aspect ratio. 1080p SuperView SuperView delivers the world’s most immersive field of view. Recommended for body-or gear-mounted shots. More vertical 4:3 content is automatically stretched to fullscreen 16:9 for stunning widescreen playback on your computer. 40 Resolution Best Use 1080p Great for all shots.
/ Video Settings / Video Settings Resolution Best Use 720p SuperView SuperView delivers the world’s most immersive field of view. Good for body-or gear-mounted shots. More vertical 4:3 content is automatically stretched to full-screen 16:9 for stunning widescreen playback on your computer. 42 Resolution Best Use 720p Good for handheld shots and when slow motion is desired. 720p is optimal for sharing on social media sites. 720p100 is great for slow motion.
/ Video Settings / Video Settings FOV Best Use Ultra Wide (W) Largest field of view. Recommended for body-and gear-mounted shots. Good for action shots where you want to capture as much as possible within the frame. Medium (M) Mid-range field of view. Good for shots where you want the subject to fill the frame. PRO TIP: Easily create epic GoPro-style videos using the GoPro App for desktop (free). Learn more at gopro.com/getstarted.
/ Video Settings Spot Meter Spot Meter is good for filming into a setting where the lighting is different from where you are. Examples include filming the outdoors from within a car or filming a shaded environment while standing in the sun. Spot Meter automatically sets the exposure based on a single spot in the middle of the imagerather than on the entire frame. The options for this setting are Off (default) and On. / Video Settings Protune For details about Protune settings, see Protune (page 68).
/ Photo Settings / Photo Settings PHOTO SETTINGS Photo mode contains one capture mode: Single photo. You can change some Photo mode settings directly on the camera. To access all settings, connect HERO Session™ to the GoPro App for mobile or a GoPro remote. Megapixels 8MP Ultra Wide (default) Largest field of view. Good for action shots. 5MP Medium Mid-range field of view. Good for shots where you want the subject to fill the frame.
/ Multi-Shot Settings MULTI-SHOT SETTINGS You can change all settings for Time Lapse and Burst photos by connecting HERO Session to the GoPro App for mobile or a GoPro remote. Interval The Interval setting applies to Time Lapse photos. Interval determines the amount of time that passes between each captured photo. / Multi-Shot Settings INTERVAL EXAMPLES 0.
/ Multi-Shot Settings / Multi-Shot Settings Megapixels Rate applies only to Burst photos. Photos can be captured at the following rates: Setting Description 3 photos in 1 second 8MP Ultra Wide (default) Largest field of view. Good for action shots. 5 photos in 1 second 5MP Medium Mid-range field of view. Good for shots where you want the subject to fill the frame.
/ Multi-Shot Settings Spot Meter Spot Meter is good for capturing photos in a setting where the lighting is different from where you are. Examples include capturing photos of the outdoors from within a car or in a shaded environment while standing in the sun. Spot Meter automatically sets the exposure based on a single spot in the middle of the image, rather than on the entire frame. The options for this setting are Off (default) and On.
/ Setup Mode Wireless This setting lets you connect your camera to the GoPro App for mobile or a GoPro remote. When wireless is on, a wireless status icon appears on the camera status screen and the blue wireless lights blink intermittently. The blue wireless lights do not blink during recording. Accessing Wireless Options: 1. Press the Info/Wireless button to display the status info. 2.
/ Setup Mode / Setup Mode Setting Description Turn Camera Off Turns off the camera. This option appears only if wireless is on and the camera is connected to the app or remote. If you select this option, the camera turns off, but wireless remains on. Turn WiFi Off Turns off wireless. This option appears only if wireless is on. When wireless is off, the available capture modes on the camera are Video and Time Lapse.
/ Setup Mode Resetting Your Camera’s Wireless Name and Password 1. With your camera off, press and hold the Info/Wireless button until the reset options appear (about eight seconds). 2. Press the Info/Wireless button again to highlight Yes. ] to select Yes and reset your 3. Press the Shutter/Select button [ camera name and password. The default password is goprohero. PRO TIP: When you turn off your camera with the GoPro App for mobile or a GoPro remote, wireless remains on so that you can quickly reconnect.
/ Setup Mode / Setup Mode Setting Description Up Camera is used right-side up. Down Camera is used upside down. This option eliminates the need to flip your video during editing when the camera is mounted upside down. 62 Default Mode This setting applies only when HERO Session™ is connected to the GoPro App for mobile or a GoPro remote. You can select the capture mode that appears when the camera is powered on with the app or the remote.
/ Setup Mode / Setup Mode Video Format LED This setting determines whether the camera status lights (red) and wireless status lights (blue) are on (default) or off. Beeps You can set the volume for the sound indicators to be 100% (default), 70%, or Off. 64 The NTSC/PAL settings govern frame rates for recording and playback when viewing video on a TV/HDTV.
/ Setup Mode Date/Time Your camera’s date and time are automatically set when you connect your camera to the GoPro App. This setting lets you manually set the date and time, if needed. Delete This setting lets you delete the most recently captured video, photo, Burst sequence, or Time Lapse sequence. You also have the option to delete all files and reformat the memory card. The camera status lights blink until the operation is complete.
/ Protune PROTUNE BENEFITS Protune unlocks the camera’s full potential, yielding stunning image quality and cinema-caliber video optimized for professional productions. Protune gives content creators more flexibility and workflow efficiency than ever before. ™ Protune is compatible with professional color correction tools, GoPro App for desktop, and other video editing software. / Protune PROTUNE The options for this setting are Off (default) and On.
/ Protune / Protune WHITE BALANCE White balance adjusts the overall color tone of videos.
/ Protune / Protune ISO LIMIT COLOR Color allows you to adjust the color profile of your video footage. Color Setting Resulting Color Profile GoPro Color (default) Provides GoPro color-corrected profile (same great color as when Protune is turned off). Flat Provides neutral color profile that can be colorcorrected to better match footage captured with other equipment, offering more flexibility in postproduction. Due to its long curve, Flat captures more details in shadows and highlights.
/ Protune / Protune EXPOSURE VALUE COMPENSATION (EV COMP) SHARPNESS Sharpness controls the level of detail and contrast in your video. Exposure Value Compensation affects the brightness of your video. Adjusting this setting can improve image quality when shooting in environments with contrasting lighting conditions. Setting Resulting Quality On (default) Moderately sharp video Settings Off Softer video that allows for more flexibility during post-production -2.0 -1.5 -1.0 -0.
/ Protune PRO TIP: Exposure Value Compensation adjusts brightness within the existing ISO Limit. If brightness has already reached the ISO Limit in a low-light environment, increasing the Exposure Value Compensation does not have any effect. RESET This option resets all Protune settings to their default values. 76 / Transferring Files to a Computer To play back your video and photos on a computer, you must first transfer these files to a computer.
/ Transferring Files to a Computer 3. Press the Shutter/Select button [ open the importer in the app. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. ] to power on the camera and PRO TIP: You can also transfer files to a computer using a card reader (sold separately). Connect the card reader to your computer and insert the microSD card into the reader. You can then transfer your files to your computer or delete selected files on your card. 78 / Playing Back Video and Photos PLAYING BACK CONTENT ON A COMPUTER 1.
/ Playing Back Video and Photos PLAYING BACK CONTENT ON A SMARTPHONE/TABLET 1. Connect your camera to the GoPro App for mobile. For more information, see Connecting to the GoPro App for Mobile (page 32). 2. Use the controls on the app to play back your footage on your smartphone/tablet. / Important Messages MICROSD CARD MESSAGES NO SD CARD No card present. The camera requires a microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC card to capture videos and photos. SD FULL Card is full. Delete files or swap card.
/ Important Messages PRO TIP: Reformat your microSD card on a regular basis to ensure that the card can continue to receive information from the camera. IMPORTANT CAMERA MESSAGES REPAIRING FILE 82 If your last video file was corrupted during recording, the camera displays REPAIRING FILE while it tries to repair the file. When this process is finished, the camera powers off if it is not connected to the GoPro App for mobile or a GoPro remote.
/ The Frame / The Frame Your HERO Session comes with a Standard Frame. ™ Note: To prevent the frame from marking the surface of your camera, leave the latch on the frame open when storing your camera in a frame for a long period of time. The HERO Session camera is waterproof to 33’ (10m) with the side door closed—no additional housing is needed when using the camera in or around water. TO SECURE THE CAMERA IN THE FRAME: 1. Open the latch. 2.
/ The Frame PRO TIP: For added security during water activities, tether the frame to the mount. By looping the tether over the small bar behind the mounting fingers. Camera Tethers are sold separately. / Mounting Your Camera ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA TO MOUNTS To attach your HERO Session camera to a mount, you need a mounting buckle and/or thumb screw, depending on the mount you are using.
/ Mounting Your Camera / Mounting Your Camera USING CURVED + FLAT ADHESIVE MOUNTS The Curved + Flat Adhesive Mounts make it easy to attach the camera to curved and flat surfaces of helmets, vehicles, and gear. With the mounting buckle, the frame can be clicked on and off the secured Curved or Flat Adhesive Mounts. Curved Adhesive Mount 88 ATTACHING MOUNTING BUCKLES TO MOUNTS 1. Flip up the mounting buckle plug. 2. Slide the buckle into the mount until it clicks into place. 3.
/ Mounting Your Camera PRO TIP: If you mount your HERO Session upside down, the camera automatically changes the orientation of your image to be right-side up. For more information, see Orientation (page 61). MOUNTING GUIDELINES Follow these guidelines when attaching mounts: • Attach the adhesive mounts at least 24 hours before use. • Adhesive mounts must be mounted only on smooth surfaces. Porous or textured surfaces do not enable a proper bond.
/ Mounting Your Camera • Check state and local regulations and laws to ensure that attaching a camera to equipment (such as hunting equipment) is permitted. Always comply with regulations that restrict the use of consumer electronics or cameras. WARNING: To avoid injury, do not use a tether when mounting the camera on a helmet. / Mounting Your Camera For more information on mounts, see gopro.com.
/ Battery / Battery Your HERO Session camera and battery are integrated. You cannot remove the battery from the camera. ™ The battery icon displayed in the camera status screen blinks when the battery drops below 10%. If the battery reaches 0% while recording, the camera saves the file and powers off. MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE Extreme cold temperatures can decrease battery life. To maximize battery life in cold conditions, keep camera in a warm place prior to use.
/ Battery / Battery WARNING: Using a wall charger other than a GoPro Wall Charger can damage the GoPro camera battery and could result in fire or leakage. Only use chargers marked: Output 5V 1A. If you do not know the voltage and current of your charger, use the included USB cable to charge the camera from your computer.
/ Battery / Troubleshooting caused by contact with liquid inside the camera is not covered under the warranty. Do not make any unauthorized alterations to the camera. Doing so may compromise safety, regulatory compliance, performance, and may void the warranty. WARNING: Do not drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture, shred, microwave, incinerate, or paint the camera. Do not insert foreign objects into any opening on the camera, such as the micro-USB port.
/ Troubleshooting / Troubleshooting I WANT TO RESET MY GOPRO SETTINGS TO THE DEFAULTS In Setup mode, select Camera Reset. This option does not reset the Date/Time or your camera’s username and wireless password. When your camera is connected to the app or remote, tap the Power icon in the app or press the Power/Mode button on the remote to turn off the camera. Wireless remains on. Note: Camera Reset is available only when your camera is connected to the GoPro remote.
/ Troubleshooting I POWERED OFF MY GOPRO, BUT THE BLUE LIGHT IS STILL BLINKING The blue light indicates that wireless is on. To turn off wireless, press the Info/Wireless button to display Turn WiFi Off, then press the Shutter/Select [ ] button to select it. MY PLAYBACK IS CHOPPY Choppy playback is typically not a problem with the file. If your footage skips, one of these situations is likely the cause: • Using an incompatible video player. Not all video players support the H.264 codec.
/ Troubleshooting / Customer Support WHAT SOFTWARE VERSION AM I RUNNING? Press the Info/Wireless button to display the status screen, then press it repeatedly until you get to Exit. The software version number appears in the upper left of the status screen. To exit the menu, press ]. the Shutter/Select button [ GoPro is dedicated to providing the best possible service. To reach GoPro Support, visit gopro.com/help.
/ Regulatory Information To see the complete list of country certifications, refer to the Important Product + Safety Information included with your camera. To see the Declaration of Conformity for this product, visit gopro.com/help.
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