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QUICK START GUIDE
new
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
 POWERING ON
SETUP + RECORDING
SHOOTING TIME LAPSE PHOTOS
To power on the camera and
1 Open the side door and
shoot Time Lapse photos, press
insert a microSD card.
(Requires at least a Class 10 or UHS-I and hold the Shutter/Select [ ]
microSD card up to 64GB, sold separately.) button until recording begins.
2 Charge using the included INFO/WIRELESS BUTTON STOPPING + POWERING OFF
USB cable. The red status Change video and Time Short press the Shutter/Select
light turns off when fully Lapse settings, get status [ ] button. The camera stops
charged. info, and connect to the recording and powers off.
RECORDING VIDEO
GoPro App or Smart Remote To power on the camera and
(sold separately). record video, short press the
Shutter/Select [ ] button.
 CONNECTING TO THE
MODES GOPRO APP (FREE)
CHANGING VIDEO OR TIME 3. Press the Info/Wireless 1. Download and open the
LAPSE SETTINGS GoPro App on your phone
button to move to a setting.
1. Press the Info/Wireless 4. Press the Shutter/Select [ ] or tablet.
button to turn on the status button to select a new option. 2. Follow the app’s on-screen
screen. instructions.
5. Press the Info/Wireless
2. Press the Info/Wireless button repeatedly until you
(If needed, the default password for your
camera is goprohero.)
button repeatedly until you get to Done, then press the
get to Video & Time Lapse Shutter/Select [ ] button.
Settings, then press the
Shutter/Select [ ] button. For complete pairing
instructions, visit
TO ACCESS OTHER MODES AND SETTINGS, gopro.com/support.
CONNECT TO GOPRO APP OR SMART REMOTE.
 MOUNTING TIPS
HERO4 Session comes with two frames that allow you to STANDARD FRAME SECURING THE
attach the camera to any GoPro mount. Examples: CAMERA IN THE
Vertical Surface Mounting FRAME
LOW-PROFILE FRAME 1. Open the latch and
Examples: slide the camera
Helmet Mounting
into the frame.
(The back of the frame has
1
a raised edge. Be sure the
back of the camera sits flush
against it.)
Chesty (Chest Harness)
2 Sold separately 2. Close the latch.
 FLEXIBLE VIEWING, EDITING
MOUNTING AND SHARING
VARIABLE ORIENTATION BALL JOINT BUCKLE GOPRO APP (FREE)
Position the camera with the Use the included Ball Joint Buckle Use the GoPro App to view
Shutter/Select [ ] button in to easily change capture angles. your photos and videos and
either the up or down position. 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
TIP: During water activities, tether the frame to the mount for added gopro.com/getstarted.
security, and use a Floaty to keep your camera afloat (sold separately).
 HELP AND
HELPFUL TIPS RESOURCES

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