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CAPTURING TIME LAPSE CONTENT
In Time Lapse  mode, HERO5 Session has three capture modes:
Time Lapse Photo: Captures a series of photos at specified 
intervals. Use this mode to capture photos of any activity, then 
choose the best ones later.
Night Lapse Photo: Captures a series of photos at set intervals 
when the lighting is dark. The shutter remains open longer to let 
in more light in dark environments. 
Time Lapse Video: Creates video from frames captured at 
specific intervals. Time Lapse...

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CONTROLLING YOUR GOPRO WITH  
YOUR VOICE
You can control your HERO5 Session with your voice using a set of specif\
ic 
commands (see list below). 
Note: Voice Control performance may be impacted by distance, wind, and noisy 
conditions. Keep the product clean and clear of debris.
USING VOICE CONTROL  
Voice Control works best in close proximity to your GoPro. 
Note: When you first turn on your camera, your GoPro allows you to select a voice 
control language. You can change your voice control...

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Mode CommandDescription
GoPro Video mode Changes the camera mode to Video   
(does not capture video)
GoPro Photo mode Changes the camera mode to Photo 
mode (does not capture photos)
GoPro Burst mode Changes the camera mode to Burst 
mode (does not capture burst photos)
GoPro Time Lapse mode Changes the camera mode to Time 
Lapse (does not capture time lapse 
photos)
For the most updated list of commands, visit gopro.com/help.
PRO TIP :  If you are recording video or time lapse, you must stop...

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OFFLOADING YOUR CONTENTOFFLOADING YOUR CONTENT
OFFLOADING YOUR CONTENT TO A COMPUTER 
To view your video and photos on a computer, you must first transfer the\
se 
files to a computer. Transferring also frees up space on your microSD ca\
rd 
for new content.
1.  Download and install Quik for desktop from gopro.com/apps.
2.  Connect the camera to your computer using the included USB cable. 
3.  Press the Shutter  button [
 
 ] to power on the camera and open the 
importer in the app. 
4.  Follow the...

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To access all modes and settings, connect your camera to a GoPro 
remote (sold separately) or the Capture app. Settings are saved after \
you 
disconnect the camera.
CONNECTING TO THE CAPTURE APP 
Capture lets you change all modes and camera settings using a smartphone\
 
or tablet. Features include full camera control, live preview, playback \
and 
sharing of content, and camera software updates. To learn more, visit 
gopro.com/apps .
Note: When your camera is connected to the app or remote, it...

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VIDEO MODE: CAPTURE MODES
Video mode contains three capture modes: Video, Video + Photo, and 
Looping. Each capture mode has its own settings.
VIDEO 
This capture mode is for traditional video capture. The default settings\
 are 
1080p30 Wide, with Video Stabilization turned on. For more information, 
see these topics:
HERO5 Session Video Resolutions (page 36)
Video Stabilization (page 39)
Interval (Video) (page 40)
Auto Low Light (page 40)
Protune (page 52)
VIDEO + PHOTO  
Video + Photo captures...

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VIDEO MODE: SETTINGS
VIDEO RESOLUTION 
Video resolution (RES) refers to the number of horizontal lines in the\
 video. 
For example, 720p means that the video has 720 horizontal lines, each wi\
th 
a width of 1280 pixels. Higher numbers of lines and pixels result in gre\
ater 
detail and clarity. So, a video with resolution of 4K is considered high\
er 
quality than 720p because it consists of 3840 lines, each with a width o\
f 
2160 pixels.  Use this table to help you determine the best resolution...

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VIDEO MODE: SETTINGS
Video ResolutionBest Use
960p Use for body-mounted shots and when 
 
slow motion is desired. Aspect ratio of 4:3 
provides large viewing area and smooth results 
for high action capture.
720p Good for handheld shots and when slow motion 
is desired.
 
FRAMES PER SECOND (FPS)  
Frames per second (FPS) refers to the number of video frames that are 
captured in each second. 
When selecting a resolution and FPS, consider the activity that you want\
 
to capture. Higher resolutions...

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VIDEO MODE: SETTINGS
HERO5 SESSION VIDEO RESOLUTIONS
Video 
Resolution 
(RES)FPS 
(NTSC/
PAL)
1FOV
Screen 
 
Resolution Aspect 
Ratio
4K  30/25Wide 3840x216016:9
2.7K  
48/48
 Medium 2704x152016:9
2.7K 30/25
24/24SuperView, Wide, 
Medium, Linear
2704x1520
16:9
2.7K 4:3 30/25Wide 2704x20284:3
1440p 60/50
 
48/48  
30/25  
24/24 Wide
1920x14404:3
1080p 90/90Wide 1920x108016:9
 1 NTSC and PAL refer to the video format, which depends on your region. For more 
information, see Video Format  (page 57)....

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VIDEO MODE: SETTINGS
High Resolutions/High Frame Rates
 
When capturing video at high resolutions or high frame rates in warm 
ambient temperatures, the camera may become warm and use more power.
In addition, lack of airflow around the camera and using the camera with\
 the 
Capture app further increase camera temperature and power consumption, 
and decrease camera recording time.
If the camera gets too hot, a message appears on the screen indicating 
that the camera is shutting down. For details,...
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