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. 
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CAPTURING LOOPING VIDEO
Looping video lets you continuously record and save only the 
moments that you want to save, which helps to conser ve space on 
your microSD card. 
Looping video is available only when you connect your camera to 
the GoPro App for mobile or a GoPro remote. To change Looping 
video settings, see Video Settings  (page 37).
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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 press the 
Shutter/Select  button [ 
 ] on the remote or the camera. The 
camera status lights flash three times and the camera beeps 
multiple times. 
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Note: When your camera is connected to the app or 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 connected 
to the app or the remote. 
PRO TIP:
 Videos captured at lower resolutions such as 720p30 fps are 
suppor ted by more mobile devices and are easier to share and upload 
to the web.   
						

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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 
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.  To Stop Recording: 
 
Press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
 ]. The camera stops recording, 
beeps several times, and automatically powers off to maximize 
battery life.
CAPTURING A SINGLE PHOTO  
Single photos are captured at a default resolution of 8MP. To change 
photo settings, see Changing Camera Settings  (page 30).
To Capture a Single Photo: 1.  Press the Info/Wireless  button to turn on the camera status 
screen. 
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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 Single.
e.  Press the Info/Wireless  button repeatedly to c ycle to Done, 
then press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
 ] to select it. 3. 
Press the Info/Wireless  button to c ycle to Enter Photo Mode, then 
press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
 ] to select it.
4.  Press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
 ]. Your camera beeps once, 
then beeps once after a photo is captured. The camera status 
lights blink while the camera is capturing photos. 
5.  To exit Photo Mode, press the Info/Wireless  button to c ycle to 
Exit Photo Mode, then press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
 ] to 
select it.
CAPTURING BURST PHOTOS  
Burst captures up to 10 photos in 1 second, so it is per fect for 
capturing the definitive moment in fast-action spor ts. To change Burst 
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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 
mode (Single or Burst).
d.  If the capture mode is Single, press the Shutter/Select  button  
[ 
 ] to change it to Burst. e. 
Press the Info/Wireless  button repeatedly to c ycle to Done, 
then press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
 ] to select it.
3.  Press the Info/Wireless  button to c ycle to Enter Photo Mode, then 
press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
 ] to select it.
4.  Press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
 ]. Your camera beeps once, 
then beeps once after each photo is captured. The camera status 
lights blink while the camera is capturing photos. 
5.  To exit Photo Mode, press the Info/Wireless  button to c ycle to 
Exit Photo Mode, then press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
 ] to 
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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.
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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 the Info/Wireless  button to turn on the status screen.
2.  Press the Info/Wireless  button repeatedly until you get to   
Camera Settings, then press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
 ] to 
select it.
3.  Press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
 ] to select the desired mode.
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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 (free) lets you change all modes and 
camera settings using a smar tphone or tablet. Features include full 
camera control, live preview, playback and sharing of content, and 
camera software updates. To learn more, visit gopro.com/getstarted .
Note: When your camera is connected to the app or remote, it remains on in standby mode after 
capturing video or photos.
To Connect to the GoPro App for Mobile:
1.  Download the GoPro App to your smar tphone/tablet from the 
Apple
® App Store or Google Play.
2.  Open the app.
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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, press the Info/Wireless  button to display the 
status screen. 
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2.  Press the Info/Wireless  button repeatedly to c ycle to RC, then 
press the Shutter/Select  button [  ] to select it. The camera 
automatically begins pairing.
Note: If you already paired your HERO Session with GoPro App for mobile or a GoPro remote, 
cycle to Add New instead of RC. For details, see the user manual for your remote.
3.  Put the remote into pairing mode. For more information, see the 
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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 that uses Bluetooth® 
LE. With this option, you can connect your camera to either the app or remote.
The wireless status lights (blue) blink when wireless is on and the 
camera is not recording.
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VIDEO SETTINGS  
Video mode contains two capture modes: Video and Looping video. 
You can change all Video mode settings by connecting HERO Session
™ 
 to the GoPro App for mobile or a GoPro remote. 
Resolution, FPS, and FOV 
Video   
Resolution FPS 
 
(NTSC/PAL) FOVScreen 
Resolution
14 4 0 p 30/25Ultra Wide1920x1440, 4:3
1080p SuperView
™48/48  
30/25 Ultra Wide
19 2 0 x10 8 0 , 16 : 9
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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
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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
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