GoPro Session 5 Owners Manual

							USER MANUAL 
						

							JOIN THE GOPRO MOVEMENT
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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
Troubleshooting 72
Customer Support 74
Trademarks 74
Regulatory Information 74
TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS 
						

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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 is complete. When charging with a computer, be sure that the 
computer is connected to a power source. If the camera status light does\
 
not turn on, use a different USB port. 
The battery charges to 100% in about 2 hours. For more battery 
information, see Battery
 (page 70).
PRO TIP:  For fastest charging, use GoPro’s Supercharger (sold 
separately). You can charge your camera with a USB-compatible wall 
charger or auto charger.
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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 + OFF  
HERO5 Session
™ powers on when you press 
the  Shutter  button [
  ] to begin capturing 
video or time lapse. 
The camera automatically powers off to 
conserve battery power when you press the 
Shutter  button to stop capturing or after a 
period of inactivity.
PRO TIP:  When carrying your camera in a bag or pocket, place the camera 
upside down in a frame (with the Shutter  button covered) to protect the 
camera from accidentally capturing video or photos. To prevent the frame\
 
from marking the surface of the camera, leave the latch on the frame ope\
n.  
WARNING: Use caution when using your GoPro as part of 
your active lifestyle. Always be aware of your surroundings to 
avoid injury to yourself and others. 
Abide by all local laws when using your GoPro and related 
mounts and accessories, including all privacy laws, which may 
restrict recording in certain areas.
GETTING STARTEDGETTING STARTED
INSERTING + REMOVING MICROSD CARDS
•  Insert the card (sold separately) at a downward angle with the label 
facing down. 
•  To remove the card, press it into the slot with your fingernail and it w\
ill 
pop out.
Use brand name memory cards that meet these requirements: •  microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC
•  Class 10 or UHS-I rating 
For a list of the recommended cards, visit gopro.com/workswithgopro.
NOTICE : Use care when handling memory cards. Avoid liquids, dust, and 
debris. As a precaution, power off the camera before inserting or removi\
ng 
the card. Check manufacturer guidelines regarding use in acceptable 
temperature ranges. 
UPDATING YOUR CAMERA SOFTWARE  
To get the latest features and best performance from your GoPro, make 
sure your camera is always using the most current software. When you 
connect to the Capture app or Quik for desktop, you are automatically 
notified if an update is available.
1.  Download these apps:
•  Capture from the Apple
© App Store© or Google Play™
• Quik for desktop from gopro.com/apps 
						

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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 recording.\
 
2.  To stop recording, press the Shutter  button again. 
  The camera stops recording, beeps several times, and automatically 
powers off to maximize battery life.
CAPTURING TIME LAPSE CONTENT WITH QUIKCAPTURE 1.  With the camera powered off, press and hold the Shutter  button  
[  
 ] for a few seconds until recording begins. 
  Your camera powers on, beeps several times, and begins recording in 
the time lapse capture mode that you last used (Time Lapse Photos, 
Time Lapse Video, or Night Lapse). The camera status lights blink while\
 
the camera is recording.
2.  To stop recording, press the Shutter  button again. 
  The camera stops recording, beeps several times, and automatically 
powers off to maximize battery life.
GETTING STARTED
D I S P L AY I N G S TAT U S I N F O
Press the Menu  button to cycle through status information about   
your camera.  
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1.  Remaining microSD card 
memory for each mode
2.  Mode
3.  Settings
4.  Protune status (not shown)
5.  Spot Meter status (not shown) 6. 
Video Stabilization status  
 (not shown)
7.  Wireless status
8.  Battery status
9.  Voice Control status
Note: The icons and settings that appear on the camera status screen vary by mode. 
Those shown above are for Video mode. 
						

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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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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 camera. To access all settings and modes, see Accessing All Modes and 
Settings
 (page 28).
1.  Press the Menu  button to turn on the status screen. 
2.  Press the Menu  button repeatedly to move to Camera Settings, then 
press the Shutter  button [
 
 ] to select it.
3.  To change the mode, press the Shutter  button repeatedly to display 
the mode that you want (Video, Time Lapse, or Photo).
4.  Press the Menu  button to move to the next field.
5. Press the Shutter  button repeatedly to display the capture mode that 
you want.
6.  Press the Menu  button to move to a setting, then press the Shutter 
button to display the option that you want.
7.  When you are finished, press the Menu  button to move to [ 
 ] ,   
then press the Shutter  button to confirm the selection.
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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 video in the mode that you used most 
recently (Video, Video + Photo, or Looping).
CAPTURING VIDEO  
The fastest way to capture video content in the same mode you used last 
time is to use QuikCapture
 (page 11). But if you want to change the 
video capture mode or settings, follow the steps below.
1.  Press the Menu  button to turn on the status screen. 
2.  Select a capture mode (Video, Video + Photo, or Looping) and settings:\
a.  Press the Menu  button repeatedly  to move to Camera Settings, 
then press the Shutter  button [
 
 ] to select it.
b.  Press the Shutter  button repeatedly until you get to the Video 
icon [ 
  ].  
c.  Press the Menu  button to move to the next field, then press the 
Shutter  button repeatedly to select a capture mode.
d.  To change a setting, press the Menu  button to move to the 
setting, then press the Shutter  button repeatedly to display the 
option that you want.
e.  Press the Menu  button to move to [  
 ] , then press the Shutter  
button to to confirm the selection. 3. 
Press the Shutter  button. Your camera beeps and the status lights 
blink during recording. 
4.  To stop recording, press the Shutter  button again. The camera 
stops recording, beeps several times, and automatically powers off to 
maximize battery life.
PRO TIP : When the camera is off and you press the Shutter  button, the 
camera powers on and begins recording in the video mode you used most 
recently (Video, Video + Photo, or Looping).
HILIGHT TAGGING  
You can mark specific moments in your video during recording with HiLigh\
t 
Tags. HiLight Tags make it easy to find the best highlights to share.
To add a HiLight Tag, press the Menu  button. HiLight Tags are visible 
during playback in Capture or Quik for desktop.
PRO TIP : You can also add HiLight Tags during recording with the Capture 
app, Voice Control, or the Smart Remote. 
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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 (Photo, Burst, or Night) and settings:
a.  Press the Menu  button repeatedly to move to Camera Settings, 
then press the Shutter  button [
 
 ] to select it.
b.  Press the Shutter  button repeatedly until you get to the Photo 
icon [ 
  ]. 
c.  Press the Menu  button to move to the next field, then press the 
Shutter  button to select a capture mode.
d.  To change a setting, press the Menu  button to move to the 
setting, then press the Shutter  button repeatedly to display the 
option that you want.
e.  Press the Menu  button to move to the check mark, then press the 
Shutter  button to select it.
3.  Press the Shutter  button. Your camera beeps once, then beeps once 
for each photo that is captured. The camera status lights blink while th\
e 
camera is capturing photos. 
Note: To capture continuous photos at a rate of 5 photos per second, select the 
Photo capture mode, then hold down the Shutter button. Photos are captured until 
you release the button.
CAPTURING PHOTOS
4.  To power off the camera, press the Menu  button to move to Exit 
Photo Mode, then press the Shutter  button to select it.
CAPTURING PHOTOS IN THE MODE THAT YOU USED LAST TIME  
To take a photo using the capture mode that you used most recently 
(Photo, Burst, or Night), use the shortcut below. 
1.  Press the Menu  button to turn on the status screen. 
2.  Press the Menu  button  to move to Enter Photo Mode, then press the 
Shutter  button [
 
 ] to select it.
3.  Press the Shutter  button. The camera beeps once, then beeps once 
for each photo that is captured. The camera status lights blink while th\
e 
camera is capturing photos.
4.  To power off the camera, press the Menu  button to move to Exit 
Photo Mode, then press the Shutter  button to select it.