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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 To download this user manual in a different language, visit gopro.com/help. Pour télécharger ce manuel de l’utilisateur dans une autre langue, rendez-vous sur gopro.com/help. Wenn Sie dieses Benutzerhandbuch in einer anderen Sprache herunterladen / Join the GoPro Movement möchten, besuchen Sie gopro.com/help.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    / Table of Contents / Table of Contents The Basics Protune ™ Getting Started Transferring Files to a Computer Camera Icons Playing Back Video and Photos Capturing Video Important Messages Capturing Photos The Frame Changing Camera Settings Mounting Your Camera Accessing All Modes and Settings Battery Video Settings...

  • Page 4: The Basics

    / 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: 1. Camera Status Screen 5. Micro-USB Port 2.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 ™ • Class 10 or UHS-I rating camera software. You can update your camera software with the • Capacity up to 64GB GoPro App or at gopro.com/getstarted. For a list of the recommended microSD cards, visit gopro.com/help.
  • Page 7 / Getting Started / Getting Started POWERING ON + OFF DISPLAYING STATUS INFO Press the Info/Wireless button to display status information about HERO Session powers on when you press the your camera. Shutter/Select button [ ] to begin capturing video or photos. The camera automatically powers Note: To exit these screens sooner, press and hold the Info/Wireless button for three seconds.
  • Page 8 If needed, rinse the camera with water and dry it with a cloth. PRO TIP: During water activities, tether your camera for added security and use a Floaty to keep your camera afloat (sold separately). For more information, visit gopro.com.

  • Page 9: Camera Icons

    / Camera Icons / Camera Icons Beeps Interval Photo Mode Video Format LEDs Burst Photos Protune Video Mode Looping Video Date/Time Burst Rate Video Resolution Low Light Default Mode Setup Mode Wireless Megapixels Delete Spot Meter Multi-Shot Mode Field of View Time Lapse Orientation Frames Per Second...

  • Page 10: Capturing Video

    / Capturing Video / Capturing Video To Stop Recording: CAPTURING VIDEO The default video resolution is 1080p30. To select a different resolution, Press the Shutter/Select button [ ]. The camera stops recording, Changing Camera Settings (page 30). beeps several times, and automatically powers off to maximize battery life.
  • Page 11 Note: HiLight Tags are visible during playback in the GoPro App. Looping video is available only when you connect your camera to To Add HiLight Tags During Recording: the GoPro App for mobile or a GoPro remote. To change Looping Press the Info/Wireless button. video settings, see Video Settings (page 37).
  • Page 12 If you want to power off the camera, tap the Power button on the app or 1. Connect your camera to the GoPro App for mobile or a GoPro remote. press the Power/Mode button on the remote. Wireless remains on so your camera is still connected to the app or the remote.

  • Page 13: Capturing Photos

    / Capturing Photos / Capturing Photos CAPTURING TIME LAPSE PHOTOS To Stop Recording: Press the Shutter/Select button [ ]. The camera stops recording, Time Lapse captures a series of photos at specified intervals. You can beeps several times, and automatically powers off to maximize use Time Lapse to capture photos of any activity, so you can choose the best ones later.
  • Page 14 / Capturing Photos / Capturing Photos 2. Be sure the photo capture mode is set to Single: 3. Press the Info/Wireless button to cycle to Enter Photo Mode, then press the Shutter/Select button [ ] to select it. a. Press the Info/Wireless button repeatedly to cycle to Camera Settings, then press the Shutter/Select button [ ] to select it.
  • Page 15 / Capturing Photos / Capturing Photos To Capture Burst Photos: e. Press the Info/Wireless button repeatedly to cycle to Done, 1. Press the Info/Wireless button to turn on the camera status screen. then press the Shutter/Select button [ ] to select it. 2.

  • Page 16: Changing Camera Settings

    / Changing Camera Settings / Changing Camera Settings 4. Press the Info/Wireless button repeatedly to move to a setting. 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).

  • Page 17: Accessing All Modes And Settings

    / Accessing All Modes and Settings / Accessing All Modes and Settings To access all modes and settings, connect your camera to a GoPro CONNECTING TO THE GOPRO APP FOR MOBILE remote (sold separately) or the GoPro App for mobile. Settings are The GoPro App for mobile (free) lets you change all modes and saved after you disconnect the camera.
  • Page 18 For complete pairing instructions, visit gopro.com/help. automatically begins pairing. Note: If you already paired your HERO Session with GoPro App for mobile or a GoPro remote, PAIRING WITH THE REMOTE cycle to Add New instead of RC. For details, see the user manual for your remote.

  • Page 19: Video Settings

    You can change all Video mode settings by connecting HERO Session ™ to the GoPro App for mobile or a GoPro remote. To Connect Your Camera after Pairing: 1. On the camera, press the Info/Wireless button to display the...
  • Page 20 / Video Settings / Video Settings Video Screen Video Screen Resolution (NTSC/PAL) Resolution Resolution (NTSC/PAL) Resolution 60/50 Ultra Wide, 100/100 1080p 1920x1080, 16:9 Ultra Wide, 30/25 Medium 720p 60/50 1280x720, 16:9 Medium 30/25 60/50 960p Ultra Wide 1280x960, 4:3 30/25 WVGA 120/100 Ultra Wide...
  • Page 21 / Video Settings / Video Settings Resolution Best Use Resolution Best Use Good for advanced users who want to Great for all shots. High resolution and frame 1080p 1440p capture a full image and then edit to the rate yield stunning results. desired aspect ratio.
  • Page 22 / Video Settings / Video Settings Resolution Best Use Resolution Best Use SuperView delivers the world’s most Good for handheld shots and when slow immersive field of view. Good for body-or motion is desired. 720p is optimal for sharing 720p gear-mounted shots.
  • Page 23 WVGA. The options for this setting are Auto/On PRO TIP: Easily create epic GoPro-style videos using the GoPro App (default) and Off. for desktop (free). Learn more at gopro.com/getstarted.
  • Page 24 / Video Settings / Video Settings Spot Meter Protune Spot Meter is good for filming into a setting where the lighting is For details about Protune settings, see Protune (page 68). different from where you are. Examples include filming the outdoors from within a car or filming a shaded environment while standing in the sun.

  • Page 25: Photo Settings

    Spot Meter settings, connect HERO Session ™ to the GoPro App for mobile or a GoPro remote. Spot Meter is good for capturing photos in a setting where the lighting is different from where you are. Examples include capturing photos...

  • Page 26: Multi-Shot Settings

    EXAMPLES You can change all settings for Time Lapse and Burst photos by 0.5-2 seconds Surfing, biking, or other sports connecting HERO Session to the GoPro App for mobile or a GoPro remote. 2 seconds Busy street corner 5-10 seconds...
  • Page 27 / Multi-Shot Settings / Multi-Shot Settings Megapixels Rate applies only to Burst photos. Photos can be captured at the Setting Description following rates: 8MP Ultra Wide Largest field of view. Good for action shots. (default) 3 photos in 1 second Mid-range field of view.

  • Page 28: Setup Mode

    To change a setting in this mode, your camera must be Spot Meter is good for capturing photos in a setting where the lighting connected to the GoPro App for mobile or a GoPro remote. For more is different from where you are. Examples include capturing photos...
  • Page 29 PRO TIP: To quickly exit the wireless menu or the status info screens, Wireless press and hold the Info/Wireless button for three seconds. This setting lets you connect your camera to the GoPro App for mobile Setting Description or a GoPro remote. When wireless is on, a wireless status icon...
  • Page 30 Description Setting Description Turns off the camera. This option appears Pairs your camera with an additional GoPro only if wireless is on and the camera is remote or with the app on an additional Turn Camera Off connected to the app or remote. If you select Add New smartphone/tablet.
  • Page 31 (Auto Image Rotation) Camera automatically selects Up or Down, based on the orientation PRO TIP: When you turn off your camera with the GoPro App for of the camera when recording begins. This Auto (default) mobile or a GoPro remote, wireless remains on so that you can option eliminates the need to flip your video quickly reconnect.
  • Page 32 Camera is used upside down. This option GoPro App for mobile or a GoPro remote. You can select the capture eliminates the need to flip your video during mode that appears when the camera is powered on with the app or...
  • Page 33 / Setup Mode / Setup Mode Video Format This setting determines whether the camera status lights (red) and The NTSC/PAL settings govern frame rates for recording and wireless status lights (blue) are on (default) or off. playback when viewing video on a TV/HDTV. Setting Description Beeps...
  • Page 34 Your camera’s date and time are automatically set when you connect Camera Reset your camera to the GoPro App. This setting lets you manually set the With this setting, you can reset your camera’s settings to their default date and time, if needed.

  • Page 35: Protune

    960p60/50. Protune is not available for Looping Video or photos. Protune is compatible with professional color correction tools, GoPro App for desktop, and other video editing software. Protune enables manual control of White Balance, Color, ISO Limit, Sharpness, and Exposure Value Compensation for advanced control...
  • Page 36 / Protune / Protune WHITE BALANCE Setting Description 6500K Cool light (overcast conditions) White balance adjusts the overall color tone of videos. Minimally color-corrected file from the Setting Description Native image sensor that allows for more precise Automatically adjusts the color tone based adjustments in post-production Auto (default) on the environmental conditions...
  • Page 37 Color Setting Resulting Color Profile Image noise refers to the degree of graininess in the image. GoPro Color Provides GoPro color-corrected profile (same Setting Resulting Quality (default) great color as when Protune is turned off).
  • Page 38 / Protune / Protune SHARPNESS EXPOSURE VALUE COMPENSATION (EV COMP) 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.

  • Page 39: Transferring Files To A Computer

    ISO Limit in a low-light environment, increasing the Exposure Value on your microSD card for new content. Compensation does not have any effect. To Transfer Files to a Computer 1. Download and install the GoPro App for desktop from RESET gopro.com/getstarted. The HERO Session camera was ™...

  • Page 40: Playing Back Video And Photos

    3. Press the Shutter/Select button [ ] to power on the camera and open the importer in the app. 1. Download and install the GoPro App for desktop from gopro.com/getstarted. The HERO Session camera was 4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 41: Important Messages

    / Important Messages PLAYING BACK CONTENT ON A SMARTPHONE/TABLET MICROSD CARD MESSAGES 1. Connect your camera to the GoPro App for mobile. For more No card present. The camera requires a information, see Connecting to the GoPro App for Mobile...
  • Page 42 GoPro App for cool down. Simply let it sit and cool before mobile or a GoPro remote.

  • Page 43: The Frame

    / The Frame / The Frame Your HERO Session comes with a Standard Frame. TO SECURE THE CAMERA IN THE FRAME: ™ 1. Open the latch. 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.

  • Page 44: Mounting Your Camera

    / The Frame / Mounting Your Camera PRO TIP: For added security during water ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA TO MOUNTS activities, tether the frame to the mount. By To attach your HERO Session camera to a mount, you need a looping the tether over the small bar behind mounting buckle and/or thumb screw, depending on the mount the mounting fingers.
  • Page 45 / Mounting Your Camera / Mounting Your Camera USING CURVED + FLAT ADHESIVE MOUNTS ATTACHING MOUNTING BUCKLES TO MOUNTS The Curved + Flat Adhesive Mounts make it easy to attach the camera 1. Flip up the mounting buckle plug. to curved and flat surfaces of helmets, vehicles, and gear. With the 2.
  • Page 46 / Mounting Your Camera / Mounting Your Camera PRO TIP: If you mount your HERO Session upside down, the camera • Apply adhesive mounts to clean surfaces only. Wax, oil, dirt, or automatically changes the orientation of your image to be right-side other debris reduce adhesion, which can result in a weak bond up.
  • Page 47 For more information on mounts, see gopro.com. attaching a camera to equipment (such as hunting equipment) WARNING: If using your camera with a GoPro mount or strap is permitted. Always comply with regulations that restrict the use intended for use with a helmet, always select a helmet that meets the applicable safety standard.

  • Page 48: Battery

    The battery charges to 80% in approximately one hour and 100% in Extreme cold temperatures can decrease battery life. To maximize approximately two hours when using GoPro’s USB-compatible Wall battery life in cold conditions, keep camera in a warm place prior Charger, Auto Charger, or other USB charging adapter.
  • Page 49 WARNING: Using a wall charger other than a GoPro Wall Charger BATTERY STORAGE AND HANDLING can damage the GoPro camera battery and could result in fire or The camera contains sensitive components, including the battery. leakage. Only use chargers marked: Output 5V 1A. If you do not know the voltage and current of your charger, use the included Avoid exposing your camera to very cold or very hot temperatures.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    MY GOPRO WON’T POWER ON the warranty. Make sure your GoPro is charged. To charge your camera, use the included USB cable and a computer. You can also use a charging Do not make any unauthorized alterations to the camera. Doing so device manufactured by GoPro.
  • Page 51 Date/Time or your camera’s username and wireless password. off the camera. Wireless remains on. Note: Camera Reset is available only when your camera is connected to the GoPro remote. If your camera goes out of range of the app or remote, or you close the app, press the Info/Wireless button to display Turn Camera Off, then I FORGOT MY CAMERA’S USERNAME OR PASSWORD...
  • Page 52 If you are the Info/Wireless button to display Turn WiFi Off, then press the using the GoPro App for desktop to play back your files, be sure Shutter/Select [ ] button to select it.

  • Page 53: Customer Support

    Shutter/Select button [ WHAT IS MY CAMERA’S SERIAL NUMBER? GoPro, HERO, the GoPro logo, the GoPro Be a HERO logo, BacPac, The camera’s serial number is listed in several places: Protune, SuperView, and Wear It. Mount It. Love It. are trademarks or •...

  • Page 54: Regulatory Information

    / 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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