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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 Video Settings Getting Started Photo Settings QuikCapture Time Lapse Settings Camera Icons Protune™ Changing Modes + Settings Customizing Your Camera Capturing Video Important Messages Capturing Photos Resetting Your Camera Capturing Time Lapse Content Mounting Your Camera Playing Back Your Content Removing the Door...

  • Page 4: The Basics

    / The Basics Troubleshooting Customer Support Trademarks Regulatory Information 1. Camera Status Screen 5. USB-C Port 2. Shutter Button [ 6. microSD Card Slot 3. Microphone 7. HD Video Out Port 4. Camera Status Light 8. Menu Button...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    For more battery information, see Battery (page 118). WARNING: Use caution when using your GoPro as part of your active lifestyle. Always be aware of your surroundings to avoid injury to yourself and others. Abide by all local laws when using your GoPro and related 1.
  • Page 6 UPDATING YOUR CAMERA SOFTWARE pops out. To get the latest features and best performance from your GoPro, Use brand name memory cards make sure your camera is always using the most current software. (that meet these requirements: 1.
  • Page 7 / Getting Started / Getting Started POWERING ON + OFF 2. Connect your camera to your smartphone/tablet or computer. The HERO5 Session powers on when you press the app automatically notifies you when camera updates are available Shutter button to begin capturing video or time and provides instructions for updating.

  • Page 8: Quikcapture

    / Getting Started / QuikCapture DISPLAYING STATUS INFO QuikCapture is the fastest way to capture video or time lapse content Press the Menu button to cycle through status information about your with HERO5 Session. Because the camera is powered on only when it is camera.
  • Page 9 / QuikCapture / QuikCapture 2. To stop recording, press the Shutter button [ ] again. CAPTURING TIME LAPSE CONTENT WITH QUIKCAPTURE The camera stops recording, beeps several times, and 1. With the camera powered off, press and hold the Shutter button automatically powers off to maximize battery life.

  • Page 10: Camera Icons

    / Camera Icons / Camera Icons Protune Language Auto Low Light Delete Sharpness Exposure Value Auto Off LEDs Compensation Shutter Looping Auto Rotation Field of View Single Photo Megapixels Beeps Frames per Second Spot Meter Night Lapse Burst Photos Interval Time Lapse Photos Night Photo Burst Rate...

  • Page 11: Changing Modes + Settings

    / Camera Icons / Changing Modes + Settings You can change many video and photo settings using the buttons Video Format on the camera. To access all settings and modes, see Accessing All Modes and Settings (page 104). Video Mode CHANGING MODES + SETTINGS Video Resolution 1.

  • Page 12: Capturing Video

    / Changing Modes + Settings / Capturing Video 5. Press the Menu button to move to the next field. In Video mode, HERO5 Session has three capture modes: [ICON] Video: Captures video. Available in all resolutions. • [ICON] Video + Photo: While recording video, captures a photo •...
  • Page 13 / Capturing Video / Capturing Video b. Press the Shutter button repeatedly until you get to the Video CAPTURING VIDEO icon [ ICON The fastest way to capture video content in the same mode that you used last time is to use QuikCapture (page 15).
  • Page 14 Note: HiLight Tags are visible during playback in Capture or GoPro for Desktop. PRO TIP: When the camera is off and you press the Shutter button, the camera powers on and begins recording in the video mode that To Add HiLight Tags During Recording: you used most recently (Video, Video + Photo, or Looping).

  • Page 15: Capturing Photos

    / Capturing Photos / Capturing Photos In Photo mode, HERO5 Session has three capture modes. Photos CAPTURING PHOTOS are captured at a resolution of 10MP. 1. Press the Menu button to turn on the status screen. [ICON] Photo: Captures a single photo. •...
  • Page 16 / Capturing Photos / Capturing Photos d. To change a setting, press the Menu button to move to the CAPTURING PHOTOS IN THE MODE THAT YOU USED LAST setting, then press the Shutter button repeatedly to display TIME the option that you want. To take a photo using the capture mode that you used most recently e.

  • Page 17: Capturing Time Lapse Content

    / Capturing Time Lapse Content / Capturing Time Lapse Content CAPTURING TIME LAPSE CONTENT In Time Lapse mode, HERO5 Session has three capture modes: The fastest way to capture time lapse content in the capture mode [ICON] Time Lapse: Captures a series of photos at specified •...
  • Page 18 / Capturing Time Lapse Content / Capturing Time Lapse Content b. Press the Shutter button repeatedly until you get to the Time 4. To stop capturing, press the the Shutter button. Lapse icon [ 5. For Time Lapse Photos or Night Lapse: To power off the camera, c.

  • Page 19: Playing Back Your Content

    PRO TIP: While playing back your video on a computer or mobile Offloading Files to a Computer (page 41). device, you can add HiLight Tags to mark the best moments. In Use the app to play back the files. Capture or GoPro for Desktop, tap the HiLight Tag icon.

  • Page 20: Offloading Your Content

    TV/HDTV. 2. Select the input on your TV that corresponds to the TV port into 1. If you have not already done it, set up a GoPro Plus account: which you plugged the cable. a. Download Capture to your mobile device from the Apple App 3.
  • Page 21 NOTICE: If you sell your camera, be sure to restore the factory OFFLOADING FILES TO A COMPUTER settings. Otherwise, your GoPro Plus account can be accessed by the To view your video and photos on a computer, you must first transfer new owner.

  • Page 22: Accessing All Modes And Settings

    / Offloading Your Content / Accessing All Modes and Settings To access all modes and settings, connect your camera to a GoPro PRO TIP: You can also transfer files to a computer using a card reader remote (sold separately) or the Capture app. Settings are saved after (sold separately).
  • Page 23 4. Press the Shutter button [ ] to display GoPro RC. power your GoPro on/off, start/stop recording, and add HiLight Tags. 5. Press the Menu button to move to the check mark, then press the Note: HERO5 Session is compatible with the Smart Remote and the Wi-Fi Remote.
  • Page 24 6. Put the remote into pairing mode. For more information, see the CONNECTING AFTER PAIRING user manual for your remote at gopro.com/help. After connecting your camera to the app or remote for the first time, you can connect in the future through the Connection Settings menu.

  • Page 25: Video Settings

    TURNING OFF WIRELESS FROM THE CAMERA Video mode contains three capture modes: Video, Video + Photo, When you turn off your camera with Capture or a GoPro remote, and Looping. You can change some Video mode settings directly on wireless remains on so that you can quickly reconnect. To save the camera.
  • Page 26 / Video Settings / Video Settings Frames per second (fps) refers to the number of video frames that are Video Screen Resolution (NTSC/PAL) Resolution captured in each second. 30/25 Wide 3840x2160, 16:9 The field of view (FOV) refers to how much of the scene (measured 2.7K 48/48 Medium...
  • Page 27 / Video Settings / Video Settings Video Screen Video Screen Resolution (NTSC/PAL) Resolution Resolution (NTSC/PAL) Resolution Wide, 2.7K 4:3 30/25 Wide 2704x2028, 4:3 1080p 60/50 SuperView, 1920x1080, 16:9 Linear* 60/50 Wide, 48/48 1440p Wide 1920x1440, 4:3 Medium, 30/25 30/25 1080p Narrow, 1920x1080, 16:9 24/24...
  • Page 28 / Video Settings / Video Settings Video Screen Resolution Best Use Resolution (NTSC/PAL) Resolution Good for advanced users who want to 100/100 1440p capture a full image and then edit to the 960p 60/50 Wide 1280x960, 4:3 desired aspect ratio. 30/25 Great for all shots.
  • Page 29 / Video Settings / Video Settings Resolution Best Use Best Use Good for handheld shots and when slow Largest field of view. Recommended for motion is desired. 720p is optimal for sharing body-and gear-mounted shots. Good for 720p Wide (W) on social media sites.
  • Page 30 / Video Settings / Video Settings Best Use STABILIZING YOUR VIDEO This setting results in smoother video footage, so is useful for SuperView delivers the world’s most activities involving motion or vibration. The options for this setting are immersive field of view. Good for body-or Auto (default) and Off.
  • Page 31 / Video Settings / Video Settings MANUAL AUDIO CONTROL TITLE ICON CAPTURING VIDEO IN LOW-LIGHT ENVIRONMENTS Auto Low Light allows you to shoot in low-light environments or By default, this setting is off and your camera automatically switches when quickly transitioning in and out of low-light conditions. The between recording in stereo and filtering wind noise to achieve the camera automatically adjusts fps according to lighting conditions to best audio balance.

  • Page 32: Photo Settings

    / Video Settings / Video Settings SPOT METER TITLE Protune Spot Meter is good for filming into a setting where the lighting is For details about Protune settings, see Protune (page 72). 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 33 You can change some Photo mode settings directly on the camera. Largest field of view, increased image To access all settings, connect HERO5 Session ™ to Capture or a GoPro Wide stability. Good for action shots to capture as remote.
  • Page 34 / Photo Settings / Photo Settings WIDE DYNAMIC RANGE (WDR) TITLE SHUTTER TITLE Wide Dynamic Range improves the level of detail in the dark and This setting applies only to Night Photo and Night Lapse. Shutter lets bright areas of an image. The result is a photo that is properly exposed you determine the amount of time that the shutter is open.
  • Page 35 / Photo Settings / Photo Settings RATE TITLE Protune Rate applies only to burst photos. Burst photos can be captured at the For details about Protune settings, see Protune (page 72). following rates: 3 photos in 1 second 5 photos in 1 second 10 photos in 1 second (default) 10 photos in 2 seconds...

  • Page 36: Time Lapse Settings

    PRO TIP: Create a video from your time lapse photos with determines the amount of time that passes between each captured GoPro for Desktop (free). Learn more at gopro.com/getstarted. frame. Available intervals range from 0.5 second (default) to 60 seconds.

  • Page 37: Protune

    2.7K48. Protune is compatible with professional color correction tools, GoPro App for desktop, and other video editing software. Changes that you make to Protune settings in one capture mode apply Protune enables manual control of color, white balance, shutter only to that capture mode.
  • Page 38 Color Setting Resulting Color Profile this setting range from 3000K to 6500K. Lower values result in GoPro Color Provides GoPro color-corrected profile (same warmer tones. (default) great color as when Protune is turned off). You can also select Native to create a minimally color-corrected file...
  • Page 39 / Protune / Protune Options for this setting range from 400 to 1600. Higher values result PRO TIP: For best results when using the Shutter setting, mount your in brighter video and the highest amount of image noise. The default camera on a tripod or other stable surface to reduce the amount of value is 1600.
  • Page 40 / Protune / Protune • Shutter not set to Auto: The ISO Limit that you select is either used ISO MINIMUM ISO MAXIMUM as the maximum ISO value (if you select Max as the ISO Mode) or is locked at that value (if you select Lock as the ISO Mode). Available ISO Minimum and Maximum apply only to photos and let you set a ISO modes are 1600, 800, and 400.
  • Page 41 / Protune / Protune ISO MODE SHARPNESS ISO Mode applies only to Video and determines how the ISO Limit Sharpness controls the quality of details captured in your video setting is interpreted. ISO Mode is enabled when Shutter is not set footage or photos.
  • Page 42 / Protune / Protune PRO TIP: Exposure Value Compensation adjusts brightness EXPOSURE VALUE COMPENSATION (EV COMP) within the existing ISO Limit. If brightness has already reached the ISO Limit in a low-light environment, increasing the Exposure Value Exposure Value Compensation affects the brightness of your video or Compensation does not have any effect.

  • Page 43: Customizing Your Camera

    This setting changes the language that that appears on the camera screens. DATE/TIME Note: When you connect your HERO5 Session to a GoPro remote control (sold separately), only English is available on the remote. Your camera’s date and time are automatically set when you connect your camera to Capture or GoPro for Desktop.
  • Page 44 / Customizing Your Camera / Customizing Your Camera AUTO-ROTATION Video Format This setting lets you determine if you want your captured video or Video Format sets regional frame rates for recording and playback photo to be upside down or right-side up. on TVs.
  • Page 45 / Customizing Your Camera / Customizing Your Camera Setting Description BEEPS Camera is used right-side up. You can set the volume for the sound indicators to be 100% (default), Camera is used upside down. This option 70%, or Off. eliminates the need to flip your image during Down editing when the camera is mounted LEDs...
  • Page 46 Sets the language that you use for voice commands. For Capture or a GoPro remote. You can select the capture mode that details about using your HERO5 Session with Remo, see the user appears when the camera is powered on with the app or the remote.
  • Page 47 NOTICE: If you select All/Format, the memory card is reformatted, When you disconnect your camera from the app or the remote, your which deletes every video and photo file on your card. camera saves the settings. Wireless This setting lets you connect your camera to Capture or a GoPro...
  • Page 48 1. Press the Menu button to display the status info. (page 43). 2. Press the Menu button repeatedly until you get to the wireless Connects the camera to a GoPro remote option that you want, then press the Shutter button to select it. control. For instructions on pairing, see...
  • Page 49 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 50: Important Messages

    Reformat the card in the camera. process is finished, the camera powers off if SD ERROR it is not connected to Capture or a GoPro NOTICE: If you select Yes to reformat the remote. card, all of the content on the card is deleted.

  • Page 51: Resetting Your Camera

    Shutter button on the remote or the control pairing. (continued) camera when the repair is finished to continue 1. Connect your camera to a GoPro remote. using the camera. The Temperature icon and CAMERA TOO HOT 2. Select Camera Reset.
  • Page 52 3. Press the Shutter button [ ] for 8 seconds. PRO TIP: When you turn off your camera with Capture or a GoPro 4. Press the Menu button to move to Yes, then press the Shutter button [ ] to select it.

  • Page 53: Mounting Your Camera

    /Mounting Your Camera / Mounting Your Camera Your HERO5 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 54 / Mounting Your Camera / 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 HERO5 Session camera to a mount, you need a frame looping the tether over the small bar behind and a mounting buckle and/or thumb screw, depending on the mount the mounting fingers.
  • Page 55 / 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 56 / Mounting Your Camera / Mounting Your Camera PRO TIP: If you mount your HERO5 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 57 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 58: Removing The Door

    / Removing the Door / Removing the Door In some situations, such as connecting the Karma drone (sold REATTACHING THE DOOR separately), it might be more convenient to access the ports if the door is removed. [IMAGE of reattaching] WARNING: Remove the door only when you are using the camera in a dry, dust-free environment.

  • Page 59: Maintenance

    Floaty to keep your camera afloat (sold separately). debris. If needed, rinse the camera with water and dry it with a cloth. For more information, visit gopro.com. • If sand or debris hardens around the door, soak the camera in warm tap water for 15 minutes and then rinse thoroughly to remove the debris before opening the door.

  • Page 60: Battery

    CHARGING TIME The battery charges to 80% in approximately one hour and 100% in approximately two hours when using GoPro’s USB-compatible Wall...
  • Page 61 BATTERY STORAGE AND HANDLING WARNING: Using a wall charger other than a GoPro Wall Charger 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 62 MY GOPRO WON’T POWER ON as a microwave oven or hair dryer. Damage to the camera or battery Make sure your GoPro is charged. To charge your camera, use the caused by contact with liquid inside the camera is not covered under included USB cable and a computer.
  • Page 63 If your camera goes out of range of the app or remote, or you close the app, press the Menu button to display Turn Camera Off, then press the Note: Camera Reset is available only when your camera is connected to the GoPro remote. Shutter [ ] button to select it.
  • Page 64 If you are in the upper left of the status screen. To exit the menu, press the using GoPro for Desktop to play back your files, be sure that your Shutter button [ computer meets the minimum system requirements, available on gopro.com/getstarted.

  • Page 65: Customer Support

    / Troubleshooting / Customer Support WHAT IS MY CAMERA’S SERIAL NUMBER? GoPro is dedicated to providing the best possible service. To reach GoPro Support, visit gopro.com/help. The camera’s serial number is listed in several places: • On the inside of the camera’s side door •...

  • Page 66: Regulatory Information

    / Regulatory Information To see the complete list of country certifications, refer to the Important Product + Safety Instructions included with your camera or visit gopro.com/help.
  • Page 67 IMPORTANT PRODUCT + SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS English Français Español...
  • Page 68 When charging the camera, do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. Using a wall charger other than a GoPro Wall Charger can damage the GoPro camera and could result in fire or leakage. Only use chargers marked: Output 5V 1A.
  • Page 69 à l’adresse gopro.com/help. avalanche beacons, consult with the transceiver’s user manual regarding the use of other GPS or electronic devices, such as the GoPro camera, when engaged in the avalanche Soyez prudent lorsque vous utilisez votre caméra GoPro dans le cadre de beacon search mode.
  • Page 70 No intente secar la cámara con una fuente de calor externa, como un microondas o Respectez toutes les lois locales en vigueur lors de l’utilisation de votre GoPro et de ses fixations et accessoires, y compris les lois sur la protection de la vie privée, qui peuvent un secador de pelo.
  • Page 71 No GoPro warrants that for a period of one (1) year from original date of purchase, the product bloquee los orificios de ventilación de la cámara, ya que el calor generado puede causarle will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
  • Page 72 GoPro guarantees that for a period of two (2) GoPro GmbH, Floessergasse 2, 81369 München Deutschland years from the original date of purchase, your GoPro product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and provided it has been The GoPro HERO5 Session (HWMR1) and HERO Session (HWRP1) cameras transmit at used in accordance with the instructions in the relevant GoPro user manual (gopro.com/help).
  • Page 73 Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. batterie autres que ceux de GoPro ne sont pas couverts non plus par la présente ou toute • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the autre garantie.
  • Page 74 200 mW. l’assistance clientèle de GoPro (gopro.com/help) en vous munissant au préalable du reçu d’achat original. La seule obligation de GoPro, au titre de cette garantie, est la réparation IC Règlements: Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables ou le remplacement du produit défectueux, à...
  • Page 75 Cet appareil est conforme aux spécifications DAS relatives aux limites générales recibo de compra original. La única obligación de GoPro en virtud de esta garantía será, a su d’exposition pour la population/dans les environnements non contrôlés, définies dans criterio, reparar o remplazar el producto defectuoso. Esta garantía no se aplica a productos la norme ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1999, et a été...
  • Page 76 REGULATORY INFORMATION - HERO5 SESSION VALORES ELÉCTRICOS NOMINALES 5 V , 1 A Europe New Zealand China R-NZ...
  • Page 77 REGULATORY INFORMATION - HERO SESSION Europe New Zealand China Israel Nigeria R-NZ Connection and use of this ‫מספר אישור אלחוטי של‬ communications equipment 51-48173 ‫משרד התקשורת הוא‬ is permitted by the Nigerian ‫אסור להחליף את האנטנה המקורית של‬ Communications Commission ‫המכשיר...
  • Page 79 Visit gopro.com for more information 130-19599-000 REVB...

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