GoPro Hero5 Session User Manual
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USER MANUAL
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JOIN THE GOPRO MOVEMENT twitter.com/GoPro facebook.com/GoProyoutube.com/GoPro instagram.com/GoPro
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Your HERO5 Session6 Getting Started 7 QuikCapture 11 Camera Icons 12 Changing Modes + Settings 15 Capturing Video 16 Capturing Photos 18 Capturing Time Lapse Content 20 Controlling Your Camera with Your Voice 22 Playing Back Your Content 25 Offloading Your Content 27 Accessing All Modes and Settings 28 Video Mode 30 Photo Mode 42 Time Lapse Mode 46 Protune 52 Customizing Your Camera 57Important Messages 61 Resetting Your Camera 62 Mounting Your Camera 63 Removing the Door 68 Maintenance 69 Battery 70...
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1. Camera Status Screen
2. Shutter Button [
]
3. Microphone
4. Camera Status Light 5.
USB-C Port
6. microSD Card Slot
7. Menu Button
YOUR HERO5 SESSIONGETTING STARTED
CHARGING THE BATTERY
For the best experience with your new camera, we recommend fully
charging the battery before first use.
1. Open the door. 2. Charge the battery using the
included USB cable.
Note: The battery cannot be removed from the camera.
The camera status lights turn on during charging and turn off when
charging...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/2179/55843/w300_hero5-session_user-manual-3.png "Page 4
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1. Camera Status Screen
2. Shutter Button [
]
3. Microphone
4. Camera Status Light 5.
USB-C Port
6. microSD Card Slot
7. Menu Button
YOUR HERO5 SESSIONGETTING STARTED
CHARGING THE BATTERY
For the best experience with your new camera, we recommend fully
charging the battery before first use.
1. Open the door. 2. Charge the battery using the
included USB cable.
Note: The battery cannot be removed from the camera.
The camera status lights turn on during charging and turn off when
charging...")
67 1. Camera Status Screen 2. Shutter Button [ ] 3. Microphone 4. Camera Status Light 5. USB-C Port 6. microSD Card Slot 7. Menu Button YOUR HERO5 SESSIONGETTING STARTED CHARGING THE BATTERY For the best experience with your new camera, we recommend fully charging the battery before first use. 1. Open the door. 2. Charge the battery using the included USB cable. Note: The battery cannot be removed from the camera. The camera status lights turn on during charging and turn off when charging...
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2. Connect your camera to your smartphone/tablet or computer. If an
update is available, the app provides instructions for installing it.
You can also update your camera manually using the microSD card and a
card reader/adapter (sold separately). For details and information abo\
ut
the latest software version, visit gopro.com/update.
PRO TIP: To see your current software version, press the Menu button.
Your camera scrolls through several settings, including the version numb\
er.
POWERING ON +...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/2179/55843/w300_hero5-session_user-manual-4.png "Page 5
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2. Connect your camera to your smartphone/tablet or computer. If an
update is available, the app provides instructions for installing it.
You can also update your camera manually using the microSD card and a
card reader/adapter (sold separately). For details and information abo\
ut
the latest software version, visit gopro.com/update.
PRO TIP: To see your current software version, press the Menu button.
Your camera scrolls through several settings, including the version numb\
er.
POWERING ON +...")
89 2. Connect your camera to your smartphone/tablet or computer. If an update is available, the app provides instructions for installing it. You can also update your camera manually using the microSD card and a card reader/adapter (sold separately). For details and information abo\ ut the latest software version, visit gopro.com/update. PRO TIP: To see your current software version, press the Menu button. Your camera scrolls through several settings, including the version numb\ er. POWERING ON +...
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QUIKCAPTURE
QuikCapture is the fastest way to capture video or time lapse content
with HERO5 Session. Because the camera is powered on only when it is
recording, you also conserve battery power.
CAPTURING VIDEO WITH QUIKCAPTURE
1. With the camera powered off, press the Shutter button [
].
Your camera powers on, beeps several times, and begins recording in
the video capture mode that you last used (Video, Video + Photo, or
Looping). The camera status lights blink while the camera is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/2179/55843/w300_hero5-session_user-manual-5.png "Page 6
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QUIKCAPTURE
QuikCapture is the fastest way to capture video or time lapse content
with HERO5 Session. Because the camera is powered on only when it is
recording, you also conserve battery power.
CAPTURING VIDEO WITH QUIKCAPTURE
1. With the camera powered off, press the Shutter button [
].
Your camera powers on, beeps several times, and begins recording in
the video capture mode that you last used (Video, Video + Photo, or
Looping). The camera status lights blink while the camera is...")
1011 QUIKCAPTURE QuikCapture is the fastest way to capture video or time lapse content with HERO5 Session. Because the camera is powered on only when it is recording, you also conserve battery power. CAPTURING VIDEO WITH QUIKCAPTURE 1. With the camera powered off, press the Shutter button [ ]. Your camera powers on, beeps several times, and begins recording in the video capture mode that you last used (Video, Video + Photo, or Looping). The camera status lights blink while the camera is...
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1213 Auto Low Light Auto-Rotation Beeps Burst Photos Color Date/Time Delete Exposure Value Compensation Field of View Frames per Second Interval ISO Limit CAMERA ICONS Language LEDs Looping Megapixels Night Lapse Photo Night Photo Photo (Single) Protune Rate Sharpness Shutter Spot Meter CAMERA ICONS Time Lapse Photos Time Lapse Video Video Video + Photo Video Format Video Resolution Video Stabilization White Balance Wireless
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1415 NAVIGATING YOUR GOPRO Your HERO5 Session has three modes: • Video • Photo • Time Lapse Each of those modes has three capture modes. Mode Capture modeDescription Video Video Video + Photo Looping Capturing Video (page 16) Photo Single Burst Night Capturing Photos (page 18) Time Lapse Time Lapse Photo Time Lapse Video Night Lapse Photo Capturing Time Lapse Content (page 20) CHANGING MODES + SETTINGS You can change almost all video and photo settings using the buttons on the...
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1617 CAPTURING VIDEO In Video mode, HERO5 Session has three capture modes: Video: Captures video. Available in all resolutions. Video + Photo: While recording video, captures a photo at regular intervals. Available in 1440p24, 1080p30, 1080p24, and 720p30. Looping: Lets you continuously record and save only the moments that you want to save. Available in 1080p30, 960p100, 720p120, and 720p60. PRO TIP: When the camera is off and you press the Shutter button, the camera powers on and captures...
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1819 CAPTURING PHOTOS In Photo mode, HERO5 Session has three capture modes. Photos are captured at a resolution of 10MP. Photo: Captures a single photo. Burst: Captures up to 30 photos in 1 second, so it is perfect for capturing the definitive moment in fast-action sports. Night: Captures photos when the lighting is dark. The shutter remains open longer to let in more light in dark environments. CAPTURING PHOTOS 1. Press the Menu button to turn on the status screen. 2. Select a capture mode...