GoPro Hero Session User Manual

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HILIGHT TAGGING 
You can mark specific moments in your video as 
they happen with HiLight Tags. HiLight Tags make   
it easy to find the best moments to share.
Note: HiLight Tags are visible during playback in the GoPro App.
To Add HiLight Tags During Recording:
Press the Info/Wireless  button. 
PRO TIP: You can also add HiLight Tags during recording with the 
GoPro App for mobile or the Smar t Remote. 
/ Capturing Video
CAPTURING LOOPING VIDEO
Looping video lets you continuously record and save...

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To Capture Looping Video:
1.  Connect your camera to the GoPro App for mobile or a GoPro remote. 
For details, see Accessing All Modes and Settings  (page 32).
2.  Select  Video mode [ 
 ] from the app or the remote.
3.  Select Looping Video. 
4.  Tap the record button on the app, or 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.
5.  To stop capturing, tap the Record button on the app, or...

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/ Capturing Photos
CAPTURING TIME LAPSE PHOTOS  
Time Lapse captures a series of photos at specified inter vals. You can 
use Time Lapse to capture photos of any activity, so you can choose 
the best ones later. 
The default inter val for Time Lapse is 0.5 second. To select a different 
inter val, see Changing Camera Settings  (page 30).
To Start Capturing Time Lapse Photos:  
Press and hold the Shutter/Select  button [ 
 ] for about three 
seconds until the Time Lapse photo icon [  ] appears on the...

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/ Capturing Photos/ Capturing Photos
2. Be sure the photo capture mode is set to Single:
a.  Press the Info/Wireless  button repeatedly to c ycle to Camera 
Settings, then press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
 ] to select it.
b.  Press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
 ] repeatedly until you get 
to the Photo  icon [  ]. 
c.  Press the Info/Wireless  button to highlight the photo capture 
mode (Single or Burst).
d.  If the capture mode is Burst, press the Shutter/Select  button  
[ 
 ] to change it to...

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To Capture Burst Photos:
1.  Press the Info/Wireless  button to turn on the camera status screen. 
2.  Be sure the photo capture mode is set to Burst:
a.  Press the Info/Wireless  button repeatedly to c ycle to Camera 
Settings, then press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
 ] to select it.
b.  Press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
 ] repeatedly until you get 
to the Photo  icon [  ]. 
c.  Press the Info/Wireless  button to highlight the photo capture 
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4. Press the Info/Wireless  button repeatedly to move to a  setting.
 
5.  Press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
 ] to select a new option.
6.  Press the Info/Wireless  button repeatedly until you get to Done, 
then press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
 ] to select it.
/ Changing Camera Settings
You can change some of the video and photo settings using the 
buttons on the camera. To access all settings and modes, see 
Accessing All Modes and Settings  (page 32).
TO CHANGE CAMER A SE T TINGS: 1.  Press...

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/ Accessing All Modes and Settings
To access all modes and settings, connect your camera to a GoPro 
remote (sold separately) or the GoPro App for mobile. Settings are 
saved after you disconnect the camera.
VIDEO 
Record videoTIME LAPSE PHOTOS  
Shoot photos at   
time intervals
LOOPING VIDEO  
Record continuouslyBURST PHOTO  
Capture up to 10 photos   
in 1 second
PHOTO  
Capture a single photoSETTINGS  
Adjust all camera settings CONNECTING TO THE G
OPRO A PP FOR MOBILE  
The GoPro App for mobile...

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/ Accessing All Modes and Settings
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your camera. Note: If needed, the default password for your camera is goprohero.
For complete pairing instructions, visit gopro.com/help.
PAIRING WITH THE REMOTE   
The Smart Remote lets you change capture modes and settings, 
power your GoPro on/off, start/stop recording, and add HiLight Tags. 
Note: HERO Session is compatible with the Smart Remote and the Wi-Fi Remote.
To Pair with the Remote:
1.  On the camera,...

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CONNECTING AFTER PAIRING 
After connecting your camera to the app or remote for the first time, 
you can connect in the future through the wireless menu.
To Connect Your Camera after Pairing:
1.  On the camera, press the Info/Wireless  button to display the 
status screen, then press it repeatedly until you get to the setting 
that you want (App, RC, or App & RC). 
2.  Press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
 ] to select it. Note: App & RC appears only if you paired your camera with a smartphone/tablet...

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Video  
Resolution FPS 
 
(NTSC/PAL) FOVScreen 
Resolution
10 8 0 p 60/50
 
30/25 Ultra Wide, 
Medium
19 2 0 x10 8 0 , 16 : 9
960p 60/50
 
30/25 Ultra Wide
1280x960, 4:3
720p SuperView 60/50
 
30/25 Ultra Wide
1280x720, 16:9
/ Video Settings
Video  
Resolution FPS 
 
(NTSC/PAL) FOVScreen 
Resolution
720p 10 0/10 0
 
60/50  
30/25 Ultra Wide, 
 
Medium 1280x720, 16:9
WVGA 12 0/10 0Ultra Wide848x480, 16:9
/ Video Settings