GoPro Hero4 Session Quick Start Guide

							QUICK START GUIDE
This Quick Start Guide will show you  
the basics of capturing life’s most   
incredible moments with your GoPro.
To download the full User Manual, 
visit  gopro.com/getstarted
C O NGR AT U L AT I O N S 
on your  
new 
						

							Open the side door and 
insert a microSD card. 
(Requires at least a Class 10 or UHS-I 
microSD card up to 64GB, sold separately.)
Charge using the included   
USB cable. The red status 
light turns off when fully 
charged.
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RECORDING VIDEO  
To power on the camera and 
record video, short press the 
Shutter/Select [ 
 ] button.
SHOOTING TIME LAPSE PHOTOS  To power on the camera and 
shoot Time Lapse photos, press 
and hold  the Shutter/Select  [ 
 ] 
button until recording begins. 
STOPPING + POWERING OFF 
Short press the Shutter/Select 
[ 
 ] button. The camera stops 
recording and powers off.
SETUP POWERING ON 
+ RECORDING
INFO/WIRELESS  BUTTON Change video and Time   
Lapse settings, get status   
info, and connect to the   
GoPro App or Smart Remote 
(sold separately). 
						

							1. Download and open the 
GoPro App on your phone   
or tablet.
2.  Follow the app’s on-screen 
instructions. 
 
(If needed, the default password for your 
camera is goprohero.)
For complete pairing 
instructions, visit   
gopro.com/support.
CONNECTING TO THE 
GOPRO APP (FREE)MODES
CHANGING VIDEO OR TIME 
LAPSE SETTINGS
1.  Press the Info/Wireless  
button to turn on the status 
screen.
2.  Press the  Info/Wireless  
button repeatedly until you 
get to Video & Time Lapse 
Settings, then press the 
Shutter/Select  [ 
 ] button.
3. Press the Info/Wireless  
button to move to a setting. 
4.  Press the Shutter/Select  [ 
 ] 
button to select a new option. 
5.  Press the Info/Wireless  
button repeatedly until you 
get to Done, then press the 
Shutter/Select  [ 
 ] button.
TO ACCE SS OTHER MODE S AND SE T TINGS,   
CONNECT TO GOPRO APP OR SMART REMOTE. 
						

							LOW-PROFILE FRAMEExamples:  
Helmet Mounting
STANDARD FRAMEExamples:   
Vertical Surface MountingHERO4 Session comes with two frames that allow you to 
attach the camera to any GoPro mount.
Chesty (Chest Harness)
Sold separately
SECURING THE 
CAMERA IN THE 
FRAME
1.  Open the latch and 
slide the camera 
into the frame.   
(The back of the frame has 
a raised edge. Be sure the 
back of the camera sits flush 
against it.)
2. Close the latch.
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MOUNTING TIPS 
						

							GOPRO APP (FREE)
Use the GoPro App to view 
your photos and videos and 
share your favorites via text, 
email and social networks. 
GOPRO STUDIO (FREE)
GoPro Studio software is the 
best way to import, play back 
and edit your GoPro videos. 
You can download it for free at 
gopro.com/getstarted.
VARIABLE ORIENTATION   Position the camera with the 
Shutter/Select [  ]  button in either the up or down position. 
BALL JOINT BUCKLE  Use the included Ball Joint Buckle 
to easily change capture angles. 
TIP: During water activities, tether the frame to the mount for added 
security, and use a Floaty to keep your camera afloat (sold separately).
VIEWING, EDITING 
AND SHARING
FLEXIBLE 
MOUNTING       
						

							UPDATE YOUR CAMERA Get the most out of your GoPro 
with updated features and 
performance.  
CRE ATE A GOPRO ACCOUNT  Receive updates, enter contests 
and more. 
DOWNLOAD THE USER 
MANUAL 
Find detailed info on settings, 
modes and more.
WATCH TUTORIAL VIDEOS  Learn tips + tricks from the pros.
CONTACT CUSTOMER SUPPORT  Get help and find answers to 
frequently asked questions.
• HERO4 Session is waterproof 
to 33’ (10m). Be sure that the 
side door is securely closed 
before using the camera in or 
around water.
• 
Keep the lens clean —   
avoid fingerprints.
•  Before opening the side door, 
be sure the camera is clean 
and dr y.
•  Shake the camera or blow on 
the mic to remove water and 
debris from the mic holes. If 
needed, rinse the camera with 
water and dr y it with a cloth.
VISIT   
GOPRO.COM/      
GETSTARTED
HELP AND 
RESOURCES
HELPFUL TIPS 
						

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Find inspiration in the millions of GoPro photos and videos shared 
by our customers around the world. Then share yours...and join 
the movement. 
Before using your GoPro camera, please read all of the precautions in  
the Important Product + Safety Information included with your camera.
To see the complete list of countr y certifications, refer to the Important Product + Safety 
Information included with your camera.
JOIN THE GOPRO  
MOVEMENT