GoPro Hero4 session User manual

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

CONGRATULATIONS

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.

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 ACCESS OTHER MODES AND SETTINGS,

CONNECT TO GOPRO APP OR SMART REMOTE.

LOWPROFILE FRAME

Examples:

Helmet Mounting

STANDARD FRAME

Examples:

Vertical Surface Mounting

HERO4 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.

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 soware 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.

CREATE 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 dry.

• 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 dry it with a cloth. VISIT

GOPRO.COM/

GETSTARTED

HELP AND

RESOURCESHELPFUL TIPS

130-09748-000 REVF

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 country certiﬁcations, refer to the Important Product + Safety

Information included with your camera.

JOIN THE GOPRO

MOVEMENT

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