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

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    / Table of Contents / Table of Contents The Basics Protune™ Getting Started Transferring Files to a Computer Capturing Video and Time Lapse Photos Playing Back Video and Photos Accessing Camera Settings Important Messages Camera Icons The Frames Camera Modes and Settings Using the Mounts Video Mode Battery...

  • 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: For #3, show 1. Camera Status Screen 5.
  • Page 5 USB port. privacy laws, which may restrict recording in certain areas. NOTICE: Using a wall charger other than a GoPro Wall Charger can damage the battery. Only use USB charging adapters marked 5V 1A. If you do not know the voltage and amperage of your charger, use the...
  • Page 6 • Capacity up to 64GB HERO4 Session camera, make sure you are using the most current For a list of the recommended camera software. You can update your camera software with the microSD cards, visit GoPro App, GoPro Studio, or at gopro.com/getstarted. gopro.com/support.
  • Page 7 / Getting Started / Getting Started DISPLAYING THE CAMERA STATUS POWERING ON + OFF Short press Camera Status/Wireless button. The status screen HERO4 Session automatically powers on when cycles through the information below, then automatically turns off. short press the Shutter/Select button [ ] to 1.
  • Page 8 Floaty to keep your camera afloat (sold separately). ☑ If sand or debris hardens around the side door, soak the camera For more information, visit gopro.com. in warm tap water for 15 minutes and then rinse thoroughly to remove the debris before opening the door.

  • Page 9: Capturing Video And Time Lapse Photos

    (sold separately) If the memory card is full or the battery is out of power, your camera or the GoPro App, two capture modes are available: Video and Time automatically stops recording and saves the video before powering Lapse.
  • Page 10 Press and hold the Shutter/Select button [ for two seconds until Note: HiLight Tags are visible during playback on the GoPro App or in GoPro Studio. the Time Lapse photo icon [ ] appears on the camera status screen. Your camera automatically powers on, emits two beeps, and To Add HiLight Tags During Recording: begins capturing Time Lapse photos.

  • Page 11: Accessing Camera Settings

    / Accessing Camera Settings access more modes or adjust camera settings, connect your You can also use the GoPro App to see what your camera sees when camera to the remote (sold separately) or the GoPro App. All modes you mount HERO4 Session in hard-to-reach places.
  • Page 12 After connecting your camera to the GoPro App or the remote for the power your GoPro on/off, start/stop recording, and add HiLight Tags. first time, you can connect in the future through the wireless menu.
  • Page 13 The wireless status lights blink when wireless is on and the camera TURNING WIRELESS ON/OFF After you connect HERO4 Session to the GoPro App for the first time is not recording. or pair it with the remote, you can connect your camera in the future Note: If your smartphone/tablet has Bluetooth LE, the wireless options are combined as RC/App.

  • Page 14: Camera Icons

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

  • Page 15: Camera Modes And Settings

    / Camera Modes and Settings / Camera Modes and Settings Add Interval icon as first setting for Video Add Protune icon at the end of the Video settings group Camera Camera Default Default Settings: 3rd icon on top should be DFLT. For first icon on bottom, use the one on p.

  • Page 16: Video Mode

    Note: When your camera is connected to the GoPro App or the remote, it remains in standby mode after capturing video or photos.
  • Page 17 -- currently, both “VIDEO SETTINGS” heading and the individual the GoPro App or the remote. When you connect to the remote, the example, if you select a 5-minute interval, only the previous 5 minutes setting names are in grey caps. But the capture mode that you select (Video or Looping Video) determines the is saved when you stop recording.
  • Page 18 / Video Mode / Video Mode RESOLUTION, FPS, AND FOV Video Screen HERO4 Session feaures the video resolutions listed below. The default Resolution (NTSC/PAL) Resolution video resolution is 1080p48 SuperView. 60/50 960p Ultra Wide 1280x960, 4:3 Video Screen 30/25 Resolution (NTSC/PAL) Resolution 100/100...
  • Page 19 / Video Mode / Video Mode Resolution Best Use Resolution Best Use Good for advanced users who want to SuperView delivers the world’s most 1440p capture a full image and then edit to the immersive field of view. Recommended for desired aspect ratio.
  • Page 20 / Video Mode / Video Mode Resolution Best Use Resolution Best Use Good for users who want to capture a full SuperView delivers the world’s most 960p image and then edit to the desired aspect immersive field of view. Good for body-or ratio.
  • Page 21 Auto Low Light is available 48 fps and higher. Auto Low Light is PRO TIP: Easily create epic GoPro-style videos using free GoPro not availalbe for WVGA. The options for this setting are On (default) Studio software. Learn more at gopro.com/getstarted.
  • Page 22 / Video Mode / Video Mode PROTUNE SPOT METER For details about Protune settings, see Protune (page 66). 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...

  • Page 23: Photo Mode

    Largest field of view. Good for action shots. camera status screen increases by one. (default) Note: When your camera is connected to the GoPro App or the remote, it remains on in standby mode 5MP Medium Mid-range field of view.

  • Page 24: Multi-Shot Mode

    / Photo Mode / Multi-Shot Mode MULTI-SHOT CAPTURE MODES SPOT METER When you connect your camera to the GoPro App or remote, you can access two capture modes in Multi-Shot mode: Burst and Spot Meter is good for capturing photos in a setting where the lighting is different from where you are.
  • Page 25 1. Select Burst mode [ on the GoPro App or the remote. Note: When your camera is connected to the GoPro App or the remote, it remains in standby mode the Shutter/Select button. The camera status lights 2. Short press after capturing video or photos.
  • Page 26 You can change the Multi-Shot settings by connecting HERO4 Session Available intervals range from 0.5 second (default) to 60 seconds. to the GoPro App or the remote. When you connect to the remote, the Please check hierarchy of head- Interval...
  • Page 27 / Multi-Shot Mode / Multi-Shot Mode MEGAPIXELS Rate applies only to Burst photos. Photos can be captured at the HERO4 Session captures photos at 8MP and 5MP. Smaller megapixel following rates: values take up less space on the microSD card. Setting Description 3 photos in 1 second...

  • Page 28: Setup Mode

    To change a setting, your camera must be connected to is different from where you are. Examples include capturing photos the GoPro App or the remote. For more information, see Accessing of the outdoors from within a car or...
  • Page 29 Description Connects the camera to the GoPro App. This setting lets you connect your camera to the GoPro App or the When the connection is made, a checkmark remote. When wireless is on, a wireless status icon appears on the GoPro App appears next to this option.
  • Page 30 Pairs your camera with an additional remote reset your camera name and password. The default password is Add New or with the GoPro App on an additional goprohero. smartphone/tablet. PRO TIP: When you turn off your camera with the app or the remote, wireless remains on so that you can quickly reconnect.
  • Page 31 This setting applies only when HERO4 Session is connected to the the camera is mounted upside down. GoPro App or the remote. You can select the capture mode that appears when the camera is powered on with the app or the remote.
  • Page 32 / Setup Mode / Setup Mode VIDEO FORMAT This setting determines whether the camera status lights (red) are on The NTSC/PAL settings govern frame rates for recording and (default) or off. playback when viewing video on a TV/HDTV. Setting Description BEEPS Viewing video on an NTSC...
  • Page 33 Your camera’s date and time are automatically set when you connect values. This option does not reset the Date/Time setting, the camera’s your camera to the GoPro App or GoPro Studio. This setting lets you name and wireless password, remote control pairing.

  • Page 34: Protune

    Protune gives content creators more flexibility and these video resolutions: 1440p, 1080p, and 960p60/50. workflow efficiency than ever before. Protune is compatible with professional color correction tools, GoPro software, and other video and photo editing software. Protune enables manual control of ISO Limit and Sharpness for...
  • Page 35 / Protune / Protune ISO LIMIT SHARPNESS ISO Limit adjusts the camera’s sensitivity in low-light environments, Sharpness controls the level of detail and contrast in your video. and creates a balance between brightness and resulting image noise. Setting Resulting Quality Image noise refers to the degree of graininess in the image.

  • Page 36: Transferring Files To A Computer

    The HERO4 Session camera was designed to communicate with the microSD card into the reader. You can then transfer your files to GoPro Studio to help you easily locate and transfer your files. your computer or delete selected files on your card.

  • Page 37: Playing Back Video And Photos

    PLAYING BACK CONTENT ON A SMARTPHONE/TABLET 1. Download and install GoPro Studio from gopro.com/getstarted. 1. Connect your camera to the GoPro App. For more information, see The HERO4 Session camera was designed to communicate with Connecting to the GoPro App (page 20).

  • Page 38: Important Messages

    Camera is unable to read card formatting. GoPro App or the remote. If the camera is connected to one of these Reformat the card in the camera.

  • Page 39: The Frames

    / Important Messages / The Frames TEMPERATURE ICON Your HERO4 Session comes with two frames: the Standard Frame and the Low-Profile Frame. Both frames work great in all scenarios. For The Temperature icon and CAMERA TOO HOT appear on the most compact mounting, use the Low-Profile Frame. the camera status screen when the camera becomes Note: To prevent marks on the surface of your camera, leave the latch on the frame open if you are too hot and needs to cool down.

  • Page 40: Using The Mounts

    / The Frames / Using the Mounts ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA TO MOUNTS TO SECURE THE CAMERA IN THE FRAME: 1. Open the latch. To attach your HERO4 Session camera to a mount, you need a Mounting Buckle, thumb screw, or hardware depending on the mount 2.
  • Page 41 / Using the Mounts / Using the Mounts MOUNTING EXAMPLES MOUNTING EXAMPLES PULL EXACT INFO FROM QSG - HORIZONTAL MOUNTING MOUNTING EXAMPLES PANEL (SAME EXAMPLES, SAME COMPONENTS, INCLUDE NAMES OF COMPONENTS IN EACH EXAMPLE, SIDE MOUNTING ETC.) PRO TIP: If you mount your HERO4 Session upside down, the camera automatically changes the orientation of your image to be right-side up.
  • Page 42 / Using the Mounts / Using the Mounts USING CURVED + FLAT ADHESIVE MOUNTS MOUNTING GUIDELINES The Curved + Flat Adhesive Mounts make it easy to attach the camera Follow these guidelines when attaching mounts: to curved and flat surfaces of helmets, vehicles, and gear. Using the •...
  • Page 43 For more information on mounts, see gopro.com. Adhesives do not bond properly if applied in cold or damp WARNING: If using your camera with a GoPro helmet mount or environments to cold or damp surfaces. strap, always select a helmet that meets the applicable safety standard.
  • Page 44 / Using the Mounts / Using the Mounts SECURING LOCKING PLUGS To Secure the Integrated Locking Plug: If you are using the HERO4 Session in high-impact sports such as 1. Flip up the plug. surfing or skiing where significant impact might occur, the integrated 2.

  • Page 45: Battery

    / Using the Mounts / Battery To Attach the White Locking Plug: Your HERO4 Session camera and battery are integrated. You cannot remove the battery from the camera. 1. Loop the circular ring over the thumbscrew. The circular ring acts as a leash to prevent dropping or losing the locking plug.
  • Page 46 ] is covered to prevent the camera from You can capture video and photos while the camera is plugged in to accidentally turning on. a USB charging adapter, or the GoPro Wall Charger or Auto Charger with the included USB cable. (You cannot record while charging the CHARGING TIME camera through a computer.)
  • Page 47 / Battery / Battery BATTERY STORAGE AND HANDLING Do not dry the camera or battery with an external heat source such The camera contains sensitive components, including the battery. as a microwave oven or hair dryer. Damage to the camera or battery Avoid exposing your camera to very cold or very hot temperatures.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    / Troubleshooting MY GOPRO WON’T POWER ON I FORGOT MY CAMERA’S USERNAME OR PASSWORD Make sure your GoPro is charged. To charge your camera, use the Resetting Your Camera’s Wireless Name and Password (page included USB cable and a computer or other charging device.
  • Page 49 HD playback. The higher the resolution and frame rate of your video, the harder the computer has to work to play it back. If you are using GoPro Studio to play back your files, be sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements, available on gopro.com/getstarted.

  • Page 50: Customer Support

    / Customer Support / Trademarks GoPro, HERO, the GoPro logo, the GoPro Be a Hero logo, BacPac, GoPro is dedicated to providing the best possible Protune, SuperView, and Wear It. Mount It. Love It. are trademarks service. To reach GoPro Support, visit gopro.com/...

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