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1. button L l on the remote or the camera when the repair is finished to continue using the camera The Temperature icon and CAMERA TOO HOT appear on the camera status screen when the camera becomes too hot and needs to cool down Simply let it sit and cool before attempting to use it again 79 The Frames Your HEROA Session comes with two frames the Standard Frame and the Low Profile Frame Both frames work great in all scenarios For the most compact mounting use the Low Profile 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 HERO4 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 NOTICE The Standard Frame and the Low Profile Frame do not provide additional waterproof protection for your camera 80 The Frames 1 Open the latch 2 Rotate the camera to the desired orientation and then slide it into the frame The back of the frame has a raised edge Be sure the back of the camera sits flush against it 3 Close the latch 81 The Frames PRO TIP For added security during water activities tether the frame to the mount On the Standard Frame loop the tether over the small bar behind the mounting fingers On the Low Profile Frame loop the tether through the points on the back2. do not blink during recording Accessing Wireless Options 1 Short press the Info Wireless button to display the status info 2 Short press the Info Wireless button repeatedly until you get to the wireless option that you want then press the Shutter Select button to select it 57 Setup Mode Setup Mode PRO TIP To quickly exit the wireless menu or the status info screens press and hold the Info Wireless button for three seconds Turn Camera Off Connects the camera to the GoPro App For App instructions on connecting to this app see Connecting to the GoPro App page 24 Connects the camera to a GoPro remote RC control For instructions on pairing see Turn WiFi Off Pairing with the Remote page 25 58 Turns off the camera This option appears only if wireless is on and the camera is connected to the GoPro App or a GoPro remote If you select this option the camera turns off but wireless remains on 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 59 Setup Mode Pairs your camera with an additional remote or with the GoPro App on an additional Add New smartphone tablet This option appears only if you already paired your camera with a GoPro remote or a smartphone tablet Note If your smartphone tablet uses Bluetooth LE the App and RC options are combined into one App amp RO aft
3. page 61 HOW DO I TURN OFF MY CAMERA If HEROA Session is not connected to the GoPro App or the Smart Remote it powers off automatically after you stop recording 99 Troubleshooting When your camera is connected to the GoPro App or the Smart Remote tap the Power icon in the app or press the Power Mode button on the Smart Remote to turn off the camera Wireless remains on If your camera goes out of range of the GoPro App or the Smart Remote or you close the app short press the Info Wireless button to display Turn Camera Off then press the Shutter Select button to select it Wireless remains on To turn off wireless and power off the camera short press the Info Wireless button short press it repeatedly to display Turn WiFi Off then press the Shutter Select button to select it 100 Troubleshooting The blue light indicates that wireless is on To turn off wireless short press the Info Wireless button to display Turn WiFi Off then press the Shutter Select button to select it Choppy playback is typically not a problem with the file If your footage skips one of these situations is likely the cause e Using an incompatible video player Not all video players support the H 264 codec For best results use the latest GoPro Studio software 101 Troubleshooting 102 The computer does not meet the minimum requirements for HD playback The higher the resolution and frame rate of yo
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5. Playing Back Video and Photos 75 Important Messages 77 The Frames 80 Mounting Your Camera 83 Battery 93 Troubleshooting 98 Customer Support 104 Regulatory Information 104 The Basics Getting Started The integrated battery comes partially charged No damage occurs to the camera or battery if used before being fully charged To Charge the Battery Tg 1 Camera Status Screen 5 Micro USB Port X S e Au 2 Shutter Select Button 9 6 microSD Card Slot 3 Microphone 7 Info Wireless Button 1 Open the side door 2 Charge the battery using the 4 Camera Status Light red included USB cable Wireless Status Light blue Note The battery cannot be removed from the camera 6 7 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 If you do not know the voltage and current of your charger use the included USB cable to charge the camera from your computer Getting Started For more battery information see Battery page 93 A WARNING Use caution when using your GoPro as part of you
6. Shot Mode When you connect your camera to the GoPro App or the remote you can access two capture modes in Multi Shot mode Time Lapse and Burst Capture Mode Description Captures a series of photos at specified Time Lapse intervals You can use Time Lapse to capture default photos of any activity so you can choose the best ones later 48 Multi Shot Mode Capture Mode Description Captures up to 10 photos in 1 second Burst is Burst perfect for capturing the definitive moment in fast action sports 1 Select Time Lapse mode Cu on the GoPro App or the remote 2 Tap the Record button on the app or short press the Shutter Select button S9 on the remote or the camera The camera beeps once and the camera status lights flash each time a photo is captured 49 Multi Shot Mode 3 To stop capturing tap the Record button on the app or short press the Shutter Select button on the remote or the camera The camera status lights flash three times and the camera beeps multiple times Note When your camera is connected to the GoPro App or the remote it remains in standby mode after capturing video or photos 1 Select Burst mode lj on the GoPro App or the remote 2 Tap the Record button on the app or short press the Shutter Select button S on the remote or the camera The camera Status lights flash and the camera beeps multiple times 50 Multi Shot Mode You can change the Multi Shot s
7. a Status lights flash and the counter on the camera Status screen increases by one Note When your camera is connected to the GoPro App or the remote it remains on in standby mode after capturing video or photos 45 Photo Mode You can change the photo settings by connecting HERO4 Session to the GoPro App or the remote MP Megapixels HEROA Session captures photos at 8MP and 5MP bein Largest field of view Good for action shots default BMP Medium Mid range field of view Good for shots where you want the subject to fill the frame Note Changes that you make to Megapixels in Photo settings apply only to photo capture To adjust this setting for multi shot capture adjust Spot Meter in Multi Shot settings 46 Photo Mode 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 Note Changes that you make to Spot Meter in Photo settings apply only to photo capture To adjust this setting for video capture adjust Spot Meter in Video settings To adjust this setting for multi shot capture adjust Spot Meter in Multi Shot settings 47 Multi
8. a s sound For more information see Setup Mode page 56 17 Capturing Video and Time Lapse Photos Capturing Video and Time Lapse Photos You can mark specific moments in your video as The default interval for Time Lapse is 0 5 second To select a different they happen with HiLight Tags HiLight Tags make interval see Changing Video and Time Lapse Settings page 21 it easy to find the best moments to share To Start Capturing Time Lapse Photos Press and hold the Shutter Select button for about three seconds until the Time Lapse photo icon Gel appears on the camera status screen Your camera powers on emits two beeps and automatically begins capturing Time Lapse photos The camera status lights blink while the camera Is capturing photos Note HiLight Tags are visible during playback on the GoPro App or in GoPro Studio To Add HiLight Tags During Recording Short press the Info Wireless button PRO TIP You can also add HiLight Tags during recording with the GoPro App or the Smart Remote Capturing Video and Time Lapse Photos To Stop Recording Short press the Shutter Select button S The camera stops recording beeps several times and automatically powers off to maximize battery life 20 Changing Video and Time Lapse Settings You can change some of the Video and Time Lapse settings using the buttons on the camera For Video you can change resolution frames per second fps and
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10. cate with GoPro Studio to help you easily locate and transfer your files 2 Transfer your files to your computer For more information see Transferring Files to a Computer page 73 3 Use GoPro Studio to play back the files 75 Playing Back Video and Photos Important Messages 1 Connect your camera to the GoPro App For more information see Connecting to the GoPro App page 24 NO SD CARD 2 Usethe controls on the app to play back your footage on your smartphone tablet SD FULL SD ERROR 76 No card present The camera requires a microSD microSDHC or microSDXC card to capture videos and photos Card is full Delete files or swap card Camera is unable to read card formatting Reformat the card in the camera NOTICE If you select Yes to reformat the card all of the content on the card is deleted 77 Important Messages 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 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 itis not connected to the GoPro App or the remote REPAIRING FILE 78 REPAIRING FILE continued ni If the camera is connected to the GoPro App or the remote tap the Shutter button on the app or short press the Shutter Select
11. corner of the frame Camera Tethers are sold separately 82 Mounting Your Camera To attach your HERO4 Session camera to a mount you need a mounting buckle and or thumb screw depending on the mount you are using nd Thumb Screw Frame Complete Unit 83 Mounting Your Camera Mounting Your Camera Horizontal Mounting Low Profile Frame Vertical Mounting Buckle Ke LI 5 Y TP Side Mounting Low Profile Frame Ball Joint Buckle Chesty Chest Harness Sold Separately Vertical Mountin o g K PRO TIP If you mount your HERO4 Session upside down the camera Standard Frame O qt mj qt automatically changes the orientation of your image to be right side up For more information see Orientation page 62 84 85 Vertical Mounting Buckle Mounting Your Camera Mounting Your Camera 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 With the Attach the adhesive mounts at least 24 hours before use mounting buckle the frame can be clicked on and off the secured e Adhesive mounts must be mounted only on smooth surfaces Curved or Flat Adhesive Mounts Porous or textured surfaces do not enable a proper bond When applying the mount firmly press it into place and ensure full contact over the entire surface Apply adhesive mount
12. e remote or the app The free GoPro App lets you change all modes and camera settings using a smartphone or tablet Features include full camera control live preview playback and sharing of content and camera software updates To learn more about the app see gopro com getstarted 24 Accessing All Camera Settings To Connect to the GoPro App 1 Download the GoPro App to your smartphone tablet from the Apple App Store Google Play or Windows Phone store 2 Open the app 3 Follow the app s 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 support The Smart Remote lets you change capture modes and settings power your GoPro on off start stop recording and add HiLight Tags Note HERO4 Session is compatible with the Smart Remote and the Wi Fi Remote 25 Accessing All Camera Settings To Pair with the Remote 1 26 On the camera short press the Info Wireless button to display the status screen Short press the Info Wireless button repeatedly to cycle to RC then short press the Shutter Select button to select it The camera automatically begins pairing Note If you already paired your HERO4 Session with the GoPro App or a GoPro remote cycle to Add New instead of RC For details see the user manual for your remote Put the remote into pairing mode For more information see
13. er you connect for the first time App amp RC lets you connect your camera to either the remote or the app 60 Setup Mode 1 With your camera off press and hold the Info Wireless button until the reset options appear about eight seconds 2 Short press the Info Wireless button again to highlight Yes 3 Short press the Shutter Select button to select Yes and reset your camera name and password The default password is goprohero PRO TIP When you turn off your camera with the app or the remote wireless remains on so that you can quickly reconnect To save battery power turn off wireless when you are finished using it 61 Setup Mode 4 Orientation This setting lets you determine if you want your captured video to be upside down or right side up Note This setting applies only when capturing video Auto Image Rotation Camera automatically selects Up or Down based on the orientation of the camera when recording begins This option eliminates the need to flip your video during editing when the camera is mounted upside down Auto default 62 Setup Mode Up Down Camera is used right side up Camera is used upside down This option eliminates the need to flip your video during editing when the camera is mounted upside down 63 Setup Mode DFLT Default Mode This setting applies only when HEROA Session is connected to the GoPro App or a GoPro remote You can select t
14. ersive field of view Recommended 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 37 Video Mode 1080p 960p 38 Great for all shots High resolution and frame rate yield stunning results Good for users who want to capture a full image and then edit to the desired aspect ratio Video Mode 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 39 Video Mode Video Mode Good for handheld shots and when slow 720 motion is desired 720p is optimal for sharing p on social media sites 720p100 is great for slow motion WVGA Good when super slow motion is desired 40 and standard definition is acceptable Largest field of view Recommended for body and gear mounted shots Good for Ultra Wide W l 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 free GoPro Studio software Learn more at gopro com getstarted 41 Video Mode x Low Light Auto Low Light allows you to shoot in low light environments or when quickly
15. ettings by connecting HERO4 Session to the GoPro App or the remote When you connect to the remote the capture mode that you select Burst or Time Lapse determines the settings that appear when you press the Settings Tag button SY gt Interval The Interval setting applies to Time Lapse photos Interval determines the amount of time that passes between each captured photo 51 Multi Shot Mode Multi Shot Mode Available intervals range from 0 5 second default to 60 seconds INTERVAL EXAMPLES 0 5 2 seconds Surfing biking or other sports 2 seconds Busy street corner 5 10 seconds Sunset Lengthy activities such as construction 10 60 seconds l projects or family gatherings PRO TIP Create a video from your Time Lapse photos with free GoPro Studio software Learn more at gopro com getstarted 52 RATE Rate applies only to Burst photos Photos can be captured at the following rates 3 photos in 1 second 5 photos in 1 second 10 photos in 1 second default 10 photos in 2 seconds 53 Multi Shot Mode MP Megapixels HEROA Session captures photos at 8MP and 5MP Smaller megapixel values take up less space on the microSD card NE Largest field of view Good for action shots default 5MP Medium Mid range field of view Good for shots where you want the subject to fill the frame Note Changes that you make to Megapixels in Multi Shot settings apply only to multi shot capture To adju
16. field of view FOV For Time Lapse you can change the megapixels and interval To access other settings and modes see Accessing All Camera Settings page 23 1 Press the Info Wireless button to turn on the status screen 2 Press the Info Wireless button repeatedly until you get to Video amp Time Lapse Settings then press the Shutter Select button to select it 21 Changing Video and Time Lapse Settings 3 Press the Info Wireless button repeatedly to move to a setting m DONE m DONE 1080 EiS Et 30 MIL 4 Press the Shutter Select button S to select a new option Cam DONE Cam DONE HIMM NO S SEC HIMM 1 SEC 5 Press the Info Wireless button repeatedly until you get to Done then press the Shutter Select button to select it For information about video settings see Video Settings page 33 For information about Time Lapse settings see Multi Shot Settings page 51 22 Accessing All Camera Settings To access all modes and settings connect your camera to a GoPro remote sold separately or the GoPro App C Ga Record video Shoot photos at time intervals oO Record continuously Capture up to 10 photos in 1 second a Capture a single photo Adjust all camera settings 23 Accessing All Camera Settings All modes and settings that you select are saved after you disconnect the camera However only Video and Time Lapse modes can be accessed when the camera is not connected to th
17. hat you want to save which Looping Video helps to conserve space on your microSD card For more information see nterval page 33 30 Video Mode N Go Select Video mode EK on the GoPro App or the remote If necessary select a different capture mode Video or Looping Video Tap the record button on the app or short press the Shutter Select button on the remote or the camera The camera beeps once and the camera status lights flash while the camera is recording To stop capturing tap the Record button on the app or short press the Shutter Select button on the remote or the camera The camera status lights flash three times and the camera beeps multiple times 31 Video Mode 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 If you want to power off the camera tap the Power button on the app or press the Power Mode button on the remote Wireless remains on so your camera is still You can cha nge the video settin gs by connecting HEROA Session to EAEE t REA ORM IONE the GoPro App or the remote When you connect to the remote the capture mode that you select Video or Looping Video determines the settings that appear when you press the Settings Tag button SY PRO TIP Videos captured at lower resolutions such as 720p30 fps are supported by more mobile devices and are easier to sha
18. he camera 96 Battery Do not dry the camera or battery with an external heat source such as amicrowave oven or hair dryer Damage to the camera or battery caused by contact with liquid inside the camera is not covered under the warranty A 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 Do not use the camera if it has been damaged for example if cracked punctured or harmed by water Disassembling or puncturing the integrated battery can cause an explosion or fire 97 Troubleshooting MY GOPRO WON T POWER ON Make sure your GoPro is charged To charge your camera use the included USB cable and a computer You can also use a charging device manufactured by GoPro MY GOPRO WON T RESPOND WHEN I PRESS A BUTTON Press and hold the Shutter Select button oO for about eight seconds until your camera powers off This reset saves all of your content and settings 98 Troubleshooting 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 Note Camera Reset is available only when your camera is connected to the GoPro remote FORGOT MY CAMERA S USERNAME OR PASSWORD See Resetting Your Camera s Wireless Name and Password
19. he capture mode that appears when the camera is powered on with the app or the remote The options are Video default Looping Video Photo Burst and Time Lapse 64 Setup Mode Nl e LED Za This setting determines whether the camera status lights red and wireless status lights blue are on default or off 4 Beeps You can set the volume for the sound indicators to be 10096 default 7096 or Off 65 Setup Mode C4 Video Format The NTSC PAL settings govern frame rates for recording and playback when viewing video on a TV HDTV Viewing video on an NTSC TV HDTV most e televisions in North America Viewing video on a PAL TV HDTV most PAL UE televisions outside of North America 66 Setup Mode HE Date Time Your camera s date and time are automatically set when you connect your camera to the GoPro App or GoPro Studio This setting lets you manually set the date and time if needed T 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 67 Setup Mode NOTICE If you select All Format the memory card is reformatted which deletes every video and photo file on your card Camera Reset With this setting you can reset your cameras settings to their default values Thi
20. in low light reduced image noise 71 Protune Sharpness controls the level of detail and contrast in your video Setting Resulting Quality On default Moderately sharp video Softer video that allows for more flexibility o during post production PRO TIP If you plan to increase sharpness during editing turn this setting off 72 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 also frees up space on your microSD card for new content To Transfer Files to a Computer 1 Download and install GoPro Studio from gopro com getstarted The HERO4 Session camera was designed to communicate with GoPro Studio to help you easily locate and transfer your files 2 Connect the camera to your computer using the included USB cable 73 Transferring Files to a Computer Playing Back Video and Photos 3 Short press the Shutter Select button to power on the camera and open GoPro Studio Importer 4 Follow the on screen instructions 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 74 1 Download and install GoPro Studio from gopro com getstarted The HERO4 Session camera was designed to communi
21. m 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 battery charges to 8096 in approximately one hour and 10096 in approximately two hours when using GoPro s USB compatible Wall Charger Auto Charger or other USB charging adapter Other chargers might charge at a slower rate 94 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 You can capture video and photos while the camera is plugged in to a USB charging adapter or the GoPro Wall Charger or Auto Charger with the included USB cable You cannot record while charging the camera through a computer When you stop recording the camera battery begins to charge Note Because the side door is open the camera is not waterproof during charging 95 Battery The camera contains sensitive components including the battery Avoid exposing your camera to very cold or very hot temperatures Low or high temperature conditions may temporarily shorten the battery life or cause the camera to temporarily stop working properly Avoid dramatic changes in temperature or humidity when using the camera as condensation may form on or within t
22. r 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 mounts and accessories including all privacy laws which may restrict recording in certain areas Getting Started Insert the SD card at a downward angle with the label facing down Use brandname memory cards sold separately that meet these requirements e microSD microSDHC or microSDXC e Class 10 or UHS I rating e Capacity up to 64GB For a list of the recommended microSD cards visit gopro com support Getting Started NOTICE Use care when handling memory cards Avoid liquids dust and debris As a precaution power off the camera before inserting or removing the card Check manufacturer guidelines regarding use in acceptable temperature ranges To get the latest features and best performance from your HEROA Session camera make sure you are using the most current camera software You can update your camera software with the GoPro App GoPro Studio or at gopro com getstarted 11 Getting Started HEROA Session powers on when you press the Shutter Select button S to begin capturing video or Time Lapse photos When you press the Shutter Select button again to stop recording the camera automatically powers off to conserve battery power PRO TIP When carrying your camera in a bag or pocket place the camera upside down ina frame
23. re and upload to the web a gt Interval The Interval setting applies to Looping Video Interval determines the length of a video loop segment 32 33 Video Mode Looping Intervals Available intervals for Looping are 5 20 60 and 120 minutes For example if you select a 5 minute interval only the previous 5 minutes are saved when you stop recording You can also select Max as the interval With this option the camera records until the memory card is full then overwrites the oldest content to continue recording Note To use Looping be sure that your microSD card has sufficient space to create the loop segment based on the interval that you select If the microSD card becomes full Looping does not overwrite the content 34 Video Mode Resolution FPS and FOV HEROA Session features the video resolutions listed below The default video resolution is 1080p30 1440p 30 25 Ultra Wide 1920x1440 4 3 1080p 48 48 SuperView 30 25 Ultra Wide 1920x1080 16 9 60 50 Ultra Wide 1080p 30 25 Medina 1920x1080 16 9 35 Video Mode Video Mode 60 50 1440p 960p 30 25 Ultra Wide 1280x960 4 3 l 60 50 l 720p SuperView 30 25 UltraWide 1280x720 16 9 100 100 1080p SuperView 720p 60 50 Pa 1280x720 16 9 30 25 WVGA 120 100 UltraWide 848x480 16 9 36 Good for advanced users who want to capture a full image and then edit to the desired aspect ratio SuperView delivers the world s most imm
24. rush or canned air e If the camera lens becomes foggy let it sit with the door open until e Before opening the side door be sure the camera is free of water or it dries debris 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 14 15 Capturing Video and Time Lapse Photos When your camera Is not connected to a GoPro remote sold separately or the GoPro App two capture modes are available Video and Time Lapse To access more modes see Accessing All Camera Settings page 23 The default video resolution is 1080p30 To select a different resolution see Changing Video and Time Lapse Settings page 21 To Start Recording Video Short press the Shutter Select button Q9 Your camera powers on emits three beeps and automatically begins recording video The camera status lights blink while the camera is recording 16 Capturing Video and Time Lapse Photos If the memory card is full or the battery is out of power your camera automatically stops recording and saves the video before powering off To Stop Recording Short press the Shutter Select button S The camera stops recording beeps several times and automatically powers off to maximize battery life PRO TIP You can turn off the camera status lights and your camer
25. s option does not reset the Date Time setting the camera s name and wireless password or remote control pairing This option is available only if your camera is connected to a GoPro remote Note If your camera is not responding but you do not want to lose your settings press and hold the Shutter Select button until your camera powers off 68 Protune Protune unlocks the cameras 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 software and other video editing software Protune enables manual control of ISO Limit and Sharpness for advanced control and customization of your video footage 69 Protune The options for this setting are Off default and On When Protune is on PT appears on the camera status screen Protune is available for these video resolutions Ultra Wide FOV only 1440p 1080p and 960p60 50 Protune is not available for Looping Video or photos 70 Protune ISO Limit adjusts the camera s sensitivity in low light environments andcreates a balance between brightness and resulting image noise Image noise refers to the degree of graininess in the image Setting Resulting Quality 1600 default Moderately bright video in low light moderate image noise 400 Darker video
26. s to clean surfaces only Wax oil dirt or other debris reduce adhesion which can result in a weak bond and risk of losing the camera should the connection fail Curved Adhesive Mount Flat Adhesive Mount 86 87 Mounting Your Camera e Attach adhesive mounts in room temperature conditions Adhesives do not bond properly if applied in cold or damp environments to cold or damp surfaces e 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 A WARNING If using your camera with a GoPro mount or strap intended for use with a helmet always select a helmet that meets the applicable safety standard Choose the right helmet for your particular sport or activity and make sure that it is the right fit and size for you Inspect your helmet to ensure that it is in good condition and follow the helmet manufacturer s instructions on safe helmet use Any helmet that has sustained a major impact should be replaced No helmet can protect against injury in every accident 89 Mounting Your Camera If you are using HEROA Session in sports such as surfing or skiing the integrated locking plug securely locks
27. st this setting for photo capture adjust Megapixels in Photo settings 54 Multi Shot Mode 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 Note Changes that you make to Spot Meter in Multi Shot settings apply only to multi shot capture To adjust this setting for video capture adjust Spot Meter in Video settings To adjust this setting for photo capture adjust Spot Meter in Photo settings 55 Setup Mode In Setup mode you can change settings that apply to all camera modes To change a setting in this mode your camera must be connected to the GoPro App or the remote For more information see Accessing All Camera Settings page 23 When you disconnect your camera from the app or the remote your camera Saves the settings and returns to two capture modes Video and Time Lapse 56 Setup Mode EN Wireless This setting lets you connect your camera to the GoPro App or the 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
28. the user manual for your remote at gopro com getstarted Accessing All Camera Settings After connecting your camera to the GoPro App or the remote for the first time you can connect in the future through the wireless menu To Connect Your Camera after Pairing 1 2 On the camera short press the Info Wireless button to display the status screen then short press it repeatedly until you get to the setting that you want App RC or App amp RC Short press the Shutter Select button 1 to select it Note App amp RC appears only if you paired your camera with a smartphone tablet that uses Bluetooth LE With this option you can connect your camera to either the remote or the app The wireless status lights blue blink when wireless is on and the camera is not recording 27 Camera Icons 28 Beeps Burst Photos Date Time Default Mode Delete Field of View Frames Per Second Interval LEDs Looping Video Low Light Megapixels Multi Shot Mode Orientation Camera Icons Photo Mode Protune Burst Rate Setup Mode Spot Meter Time Lapse 3 Eg o Video Format Video Mode Video Resolution Wireless 29 Video Mode When you connect your camera to the GoPro App or the remote you can access two capture modes in Video mode Video and Looping Video Capture Mode Description Video default Captures video Lets you continuously record and save only the moments t
29. the fingers on the Ball Joint Buckle and the Vertical Mounting Buckle into place The white locking plug is used with the Mounting Buckle The circular ring acts as a leash to prevent dropping or losing the plug 90 Mounting Your Camera To Secure the Integrated Locking Plug 1 Flip up the plug 2 Slide the buckle into the mount until it clicks into place 3 Press down on the plug so that it sits flush with the buckle 91 Mounting Your Camera To Attach the White Locking Plug 1 Loop the circular ring over the thumb screw The circular ring acts as aleash to prevent dropping or losing the locking plug 2 Slide the Mounting Buckle into the mount until it clicks into place 3 Press the U shaped part of the plug into the U shaped space in the Mounting Buckle Battery Your HEROA 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 1096 If the battery reaches 096 while recording the camera saves the file and powers off Extreme cold temperatures can decrease battery life To maximize battery life in cold conditions keep camera in a warm place prior to use 93 Battery When you are not using HEROA Session rotate it in the frame so the Shutter Select button is covered to prevent the camera from accidentally turning on Note To prevent the frame fro
30. transitioning in and out of low light conditions The camera automatically adjusts fps according to lighting conditions to achieve the optimal exposure and best results Auto Low Light is available at 48 fps and higher Auto Low Light is not available for WVGA The options for this setting are Auto On default and Off 42 Video Mode 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 acar or filming a shaded environment while standing in the sun Spot Meter automatically sets the exposure based on asingle spot in the middle of the imagerather than on the entire frame The options for this setting are Off default and On Note Changes that you make to Spot Meter in Video settings apply only to video capture To adjust this setting for photo capture adjust Spot Meter in Photo settings To adjust this setting for multi shot capture adjust Spot Meter in Multi Shot settings 43 Video Mode Protune For details about Protune settings see Protune page 69 44 Photo Mode When you connect your camera to the GoPro App or the remote you can access one capture mode in Photo mode Single photo 1 Select Single photo mode fol on the GoPro App or the remote 2 Tap the Record button on the app or short press the Shutter Select button on the remote or the camera The camera beeps once the camer
31. ur 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 Playing content directly from your camera over a USB connection Transfer the file to the computer to play back If your computer does not meet the minimum requirements record with Protune off and make sure that all other programs on your computer are closed Troubleshooting Short press the Info Wireless button to display the status screen then short 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 short press the Shutter Select button 1 The camera s serial number is listed in several places e On the inside of the camera s side door e On your camera s microSD card in the version txt file in the MISC folder e Onyour camera s original packaging 103 QA33 000 86960 0 Customer Support GoPro is dedicated to providing the best possible service To reach GoPro Support visit gopro com support Regulatory Information Trademarks To see the complete list of country certifications refer to the Important Product Safety Information included with your camera CE 104 GoPro HERO the GoPro logo the GoPro Be a Hero logo BacPac Protune SuperView and Wear It Mount It Love It are tr
32. with the Shutter Select button covered to protect the camera from accidentally capturing video or Time Lapse photos To prevent the frame from marking the surface of the camera leave the latch on the frame open 12 Getting Started Short press the Info Wireless button to display status information about your camera The screen cycles through the information below then automatically turns off Note To exit these screens sooner press and hold the Info Wireless button for three seconds e Video resolution fps FOV e Protune status e Time Lapse photo resolution Spot Meter status FOV interval e Wireless status e Remaining microSD card Battery status memory for each mode 13 Getting Started Getting Started If sand or debris hardens around the side door soak the camera Follow these guidelines to get the best performance from in warm tap water for 15 minutes and then rinse thoroughly to your camera remove the debris before opening the door e The camera is waterproof to 33 10m no housing needed e For best audio performance shake the camera or blow on the mic Ensure that the side door is closed before using the camera in to remove water and debris from the microphone holes or around water dirt or sand e After every use in salt water rinse the camera with fresh water e Before closing the side door be sure the seal is free of debris and dry with a soft cloth If needed clean with a blower b
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