USER MANUAL ROCKY POINT
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/ Table of Contents / Table of Contents The Basics 6 Protune™ 66 Getting Started 7 Transferring Files to a Computer 70 Capturing Video and Time Lapse Photos 16 Playing Back Video and Photos 72 Accessing Camera Settings 20 Important Messages 74 Camera Icons 26 The Frames 77 Camera Modes and Settings 28 Using the Mounts 79 Video Mode 30 Photo Mode 44 Battery 89 Multi-Shot Mode 47 Troubleshooting 94 Setup Mode 55 Customer Support 98 Regulatory Information 98 4 5
/ The Basics / Getting Started CHARGING THE BATTERY The integrated battery comes partially charged. No damage occurs to the camera or battery if used before being fully charged. To Charge the Battery: 6 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 6 Camera Status Screen Shutter/Select Button [ ] Microphone Camera Status Light (red) / Wireless Status Light (blue) 5. Micro USB Port 6. microSD Card Slot 7. Camera Status/Wireless Button For #3, show dots like in first drawing, but in square pattern (3 across, 3 down) 1.
/ Getting Started The camera status lights (red) turn on during charging and turn off when charging is complete. When charging the camera with a computer, be sure that the computer is connected to a power source. If the camera status lights do not turn on to indicate charging, use a different USB port. / Getting Started For more battery information, see Battery (page 89). WARNING: Use caution when using your GoPro as part of your active lifestyle.
/ Getting Started INSERTING + REMOVING MEMORY CARDS Use brand name memory cards (sold separately) that meet these requirements: • microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC • Class 10 or UHS-1 rating • Capacity up to 64GB For a list of the recommended microSD cards, visit gopro.com/support. 10 / Getting Started NOTICE: Use care when handling memory cards. Avoid liquids, dust, and debris. As a precaution, power off the camera before inserting or removing the card.
/ Getting Started POWERING ON + OFF HERO4 Session automatically powers on when ] to you short press the Shutter/Select button [ begin capturing video or Time Lapse photos. When ] again to you press the Shutter/Select button [ stop recording, the camera automatically powers off to conserve battery power. PRO TIP: When carrying your camera in a bag or pocket, place the ] camera upside down in a frame with the Shutter/Select button [ covered to prevent the camera from accidentally powering on.
/ Getting Started GEAR CHECK Follow these guidelines to get the best performance from your camera: ☑☑The camera is waterproof to 30’ (10m)—no housing needed. Ensure that the side door is closed before using the camera in or around water, dirt, or sand. ☑☑Before opening the side door, be sure the camera is free of water or debris. ☑☑If sand or debris hardens around the side door, soak the camera in warm tap water for 15 minutes and then rinse thoroughly to remove the debris before opening the door.
/ Capturing Video and Time Lapse Photos When your camera is not connected to the remote (sold separately) or the GoPro App, two capture modes are available: Video and Time Lapse. To access more modes or change camera settings, see Accessing Camera Settings (page 20). CAPTURING VIDEO The default video resolution is 1080p48 SuperView. To Start Recording Video: ]. Your camera Short press the Shutter/Select button [ automatically powers on, emits three beeps, and begins recording video.
/ Capturing Video and Time Lapse Photos HILIGHT TAGGING You can mark specific moments in your video as they happen with HiLight Tags. HiLight Tags make it easy to find the best moments to share. Note: HiLight Tags are visible during playback on the GoPro App or in GoPro Studio. To Add HiLight Tags During Recording: Short press the Camera Status/Wireless button. PRO TIP: You can also add HiLight Tags during recording with the GoPro App or the Smart Remote.
/ Accessing Camera Settings To access more modes or adjust camera settings, connect your camera to the remote (sold separately) or the GoPro App. All modes and settings that you select are saved after you disconnect the camera. However, only Video and Time Lapse modes can be accessed when the camera is not connected to the remote or the app. Note: HERO4 Session is compatible with the Smart Remote and the Wi-Fi Remote.
/ Accessing Camera Settings / Accessing Camera Settings PAIRING WITH THE REMOTE The Smart Remote lets you change capture modes and settings, power your GoPro on/off, start/stop recording, and add HiLight Tags. CONNECTING AFTER PAIRING After connecting your camera to the GoPro App or the remote for the first time, you can connect in the future through the wireless menu. To Pair with the Remote: 1.
/ Accessing Camera Settings TURNING WIRELESS ON/OFF After you connect HERO4 Session to the GoPro App for the first time or pair it with the remote, you can connect your camera in the future using the Camera Status/Wireless button. To Turn Wireless On: 1. Short press the Camera Status/Wireless button to open the wireless menu. 2. If needed, short press the Camera Status/Wireless button again to display the setting that you want (GoPro App or Rem Ctrl), and ] to select it.
/ Camera Icons ICON 26 / Camera Icons Beeps Interval Protune™ Video Mode Burst Photos LEDs Rate Video Resolution Date/Time Looping Video Setup Mode Wireless Default Mode Low Light Spot Meter Delete Megapixels Time Lapse Field of View Orientation Video Format Frames Per Second Photo Mode 27
/ Camera Modes and Settings / Camera Modes and Settings Add Interval icon as first setting for Video Add Protune icon at the end of the Video settings group 28 Settings: 3rd icon on top should be DFLT. For first icon on bottom, use the one on p. 27. Last icon on bottom should be RESET CAM.
/ Video Mode / Video Mode VIDEO CAPTURE MODES When you connect your camera to the GoPro App or remote, you can access two capture modes in Video mode: Video and Looping Video. Capture Mode Description Video (default) Captures video. Looping Video Lets you continuously record and save only the best moments, which helps to conserve space on your microSD card. CAPTURING VIDEO ] on the GoPro App or the remote. 1. Select Video mode [ 2. Select the desired capture mode (Video or Looping Video). 3.
/ Video Mode PRO TIP: Videos captured at lower resolutions like 960p or 720p are supported by more mobile devices, and are easier to share and upload to the web. / Video Mode INTERVAL The Interval setting applies to Looping Video. Interval determines the length of a video loop segment. VIDEO SETTINGS Please check hierarchy of headings in You can change the video settings by connecting HERO4 Session to this section -- currently, both “VIDEOAvailable intervals for Looping are 5, 20, 60, and 120 minutes.
/ Video Mode / Video Mode RESOLUTION, FPS, AND FOV HERO4 Session feaures the video resolutions listed below. The default video resolution is 1080p48 SuperView.
/ Video Mode / Video Mode Resolution Best Use 1440p Good for advanced users who want to capture a full image and then edit to the desired aspect ratio. 1080p Great for all shots. High resolution and frame rate yield stunning results. 36 Resolution Best Use 1080p SuperView SuperView delivers the world’s most immersive field of view. Recommended for body-or gear-mounted shots.
/ Video Mode / Video Mode Resolution Best Use 960p Good for users who want to capture a full image and then edit to the desired aspect ratio. 720p Good for handheld shots and when slow motion is desired. 720p is optimal for sharing on social media sites. 720p100 is great for slow motion. 38 Resolution Best Use 720p SuperView SuperView delivers the world’s most immersive field of view. Good for body-or gear-mounted shots.
/ Video Mode / Video Mode FOV Best Use Ultra Wide (W) Largest field of view. Recommended for body-and gear-mounted shots. Good for action shots where you want to capture as much as possible within the frame. Medium (M) Mid-range field of view. PRO TIP: Easily create epic GoPro-style videos using free GoPro Studio software. Learn more at gopro.com/getstarted. 40 LOW LIGHT Auto Low Light allows you to shoot in low-light environments or when quickly transitioning in and out of low-light conditions.
/ Video Mode / Video Mode SPOT METER Spot Meter is good for filming into a setting where the lighting is different from where you are. Examples include filming the outdoors from within a car or filming a shaded environment while standing in the sun. Spot Meter automatically sets the exposure based on a single spot in the middle of the image. The options for this setting are Off (default) and On. PROTUNE For details about Protune settings, see Protune (page 66).
/ Photo Mode / Photo Mode PHOTO CAPTURE MODE When you connect your camera to the GoPro App or remote, you can access one capture mode in Photo mode: Single photo. PHOTO SETTINGS You can change the photo settings by connecting HERO4 Session to the GoPro App or the remote. CAPTURING A SINGLE PHOTO ] on the GoPro App or the remote. 1. Select Single photo mode [ 2. Short press the Shutter/Select button [ ].
/ Photo Mode SPOT METER Spot Meter is good for capturing photos in a setting where the lighting is different from where you are. Examples include capturing photos of the outdoors from within a car or in a shaded environment while standing in the sun. Spot Meter automatically sets the exposure based on a single spot in the middle of the image. The options for this setting are Off (default) and On. Note: Changes that you make to Spot Meter in Photo settings apply only to photo capture.
/ Multi-Shot Mode Capture Mode Description Time Lapse Photos (default) Captures a series of photos at specified intervals. You can use Time Lapse to capture photos of any activity, so you can choose the best ones later. CAPTURING BURST PHOTOS ] on the GoPro App or the remote. 1. Select Burst mode [ 2. Short press the Shutter/Select button. The camera status lights flash and the camera beeps multiple times. 48 / Multi-Shot Mode CAPTURING TIME LAPSE PHOTOS 1.
/ Multi-Shot Mode MULTI-SHOT SETTINGS You can change the Multi-Shot settings by connecting HERO4 Session to the GoPro App or the remote. When you connect to the remote, the Please check hierarchy of headcapture mode that you select (Burst or Time Lapse) determines the ings in this section -- currently, both “MULTI-SHOT SETTINGS” ]. heading and the individual setsettings that appear when you press the Settings/Tag button [ ting names are in grey caps.
/ Multi-Shot Mode / Multi-Shot Mode MEGAPIXELS Rate applies only to Burst photos. Photos can be captured at the following rates: HERO4 Session captures photos at 8MP and 5MP. Smaller megapixel values take up less space on the microSD card. 3 photos in 1 second Setting Description 5 photos in 1 second (default) 8MP Ultra Wide (default) Largest field of view. Good for action shots. 5MP Medium Mid-range field of view.
/ Multi-Shot Mode SPOT METER Spot Meter is good for capturing photos in a setting where the lighting is different from where you are. Examples include capturing photos of the outdoors from within a car or in a shaded environment while standing in the sun. Spot Meter automatically sets the exposure based on a single spot in the middle of the image. The options for this setting are Off (default) and On. Note: Changes that you make to Spot Meter in Multi-Shot settings apply only to multi-shot capture.
/ Setup Mode WIRELESS This setting lets you connect your camera to the GoPro App or the remote. When wireless is on, a wireless status icon appears on the camera status screen and the blue wireless lights blink intermittently. The blue wireless lights do not blink during recording. 56 / Setup Mode Setting Description GoPro App Connects the camera to the GoPro App. When the connection is made, a checkmark appears next to this option.
/ Setup Mode / Setup Mode Setting Description Turn WiFi Off Turns off wireless. This option appears only if wireless is on. Available capture modes on the camera are Video and Time Lapse. Add New Pairs your camera with an additional remote or with the GoPro App on an additional smartphone/tablet. Resetting Your Camera’s Wireless Name and Password 1. Press and hold the Camera Status/Wireless button until the reset options appear (about 8 seconds). 2.
/ Setup Mode / Setup Mode ORIENTATION This setting eliminates the need to flip your video during editing when the camera is mounted upside down. Note: This setting applies only when capturing video. Setting Description Auto (default) Camera automatically selects Up or Down, based on the orientation of the camera when recording begins. Up Camera is used right-side up. Down Camera is used upside down.
/ Setup Mode / Setup Mode VIDEO FORMAT LED This setting determines whether the camera status lights (red) are on (default) or off. BEEPS You can set the volume for the sound indicators to be 100% (default), 70%, or Off. 62 The NTSC/PAL settings govern frame rates for recording and playback when viewing video on a TV/HDTV.
/ Setup Mode DATE/TIME Your camera’s date and time are automatically set when you connect your camera to the GoPro App or GoPro Studio. This setting lets you manually set the date and time, if needed. / Setup Mode CAMERA RESET With this setting, you can reset your camera’s settings to their default values. This option does not reset the Date/Time setting, the camera’s name and wireless password, or remote control pairing.
/ Protune PROTUNE BENEFITS Protune unlocks the camera’s full potential, yielding stunning image quality and cinema-caliber video optimized for professional productions. Protune gives content creators more flexibility and workflow efficiency than ever before. / Protune PROTUNE The options for this setting are Off (default) and On. When Protune is on, PT appears on the camera status screen. Protune is available for these video resolutions: 1440p, 1080p, and 960p60/50.
/ Protune / Protune ISO LIMIT SHARPNESS ISO Limit adjusts the camera’s sensitivity in low-light environments, and creates a balance between brightness and resulting image noise. Image noise refers to the degree of graininess in the image. Setting Resulting Quality 1600 (default) Moderately bright video in low light, moderate image noise 400 Darker video in low light, reduced image noise 68 Sharpness controls the level of detail and contrast in your video.
/ Transferring Files to a Computer To play back your video and photos on a computer, you must first transfer these files to a computer. Transferring also frees up space on your microSD card for new content. To Transfer Files to a Computer 1. Download and install GoPro Studio from gopro.com/getstarted. The HERO4 Session camera was designed to communicate with GoPro Studio to help you easily locate and transfer your files. 2. Connect the camera to your computer using the included USB cable.
/ Playing Back Video and Photos PLAYING BACK CONTENT ON A COMPUTER 1. Download and install GoPro Studio from gopro.com/getstarted. The HERO4 Session camera was designed to communicate with GoPro Studio to help you easily locate and transfer your files. 2. Transfer your files to your computer. For more information, see Transferring Files to a Computer (page 70). 3. Use GoPro Studio to play back the files. 72 / Playing Back Video and Photos PLAYING BACK CONTENT ON A SMARTPHONE/TABLET 1.
/ Important Messages MICROSD CARD MESSAGES NO SD CARD No card present. The camera requires a microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC card to capture videos and photos. SD FULL Card is full. Delete files or swap card. SD ERROR 74 Camera is unable to read card formatting. Reformat the card in the camera. NOTICE: If you select Yes to reformat the card, all of the content on the card is deleted.
/ Important Messages TEMPERATURE ICON The Temperature icon and CAMERA TOO HOT appear on the camera status screen when the camera becomes too hot and needs to cool down. Simply let it sit and cool before attempting to use it again. Your camera was designed to identify conditions of overheating and is designed to respond accordingly. / The Frames Your HERO4 Session comes with two frames: the Standard Frame and the Low-Profile Frame. Both frames work great in all scenarios.
/ The Frames TO SECURE THE CAMERA IN THE FRAME: 1. Open the latch. 2. Rotate the camera to the desired orientation, and then slide it into the frame. The back of the frame has a raised edge. Be sure the back of the camera sits flush against it. 3. Close the latch. / Using the Mounts ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA TO MOUNTS To attach your HERO4 Session camera to a mount, you need a Mounting Buckle, thumb screw, or hardware depending on the mount you are using.
/ Using the Mounts MOUNTING EXAMPLES 1 HORIZONTAL MOUNTING 2 SIDE MOUNTING 3 80 VERTICAL MOUNTING / Using the Mounts 1 PULL EXACT INFO FROM QSG MOUNTING EXAMPLES PANEL (SAME EXAMPLES, SAME COMPONENTS, INCLUDE NAMES OF COMPONENTS IN EACH EXAMPLE, 2 ETC.) 3 SHOW #3 ON CHESTY MOUNTING EXAMPLES PRO TIP: If you mount your HERO4 Session upside down, the camera automatically changes the orientation of your image to be right-side up. For more information, see Orientation (page 60).
/ Using the Mounts / Using the Mounts USING CURVED + FLAT ADHESIVE MOUNTS The Curved + Flat Adhesive Mounts make it easy to attach the camera to curved and flat surfaces of helmets, vehicles, and gear. Using the Mounting Buckle, the frame can be clicked on and off the secured Curved or Flat Adhesive Mounts. Flat Adhesive Mount 82 Curved Adhesive Mount MOUNTING GUIDELINES Follow these guidelines when attaching mounts: • Attach the adhesive mounts at least 24 hours before use.
/ Using the Mounts • Attach adhesive mounts in room temperature conditions. Adhesives do not bond properly if applied in cold or damp environments to cold or damp surfaces. • Check state and local regulations and laws to ensure that attaching a camera to equipment (such as hunting equipment) is permitted. Always comply with regulations that restrict the use of consumer electronics or cameras. 84 / Using the Mounts For more information on mounts, see gopro.com.
/ Using the Mounts SECURING LOCKING PLUGS If you are using the HERO4 Session in high-impact sports such as surfing or skiing where significant impact might occur, the integrated locking plug securely locks the fingers on Ball Joint Mounting Buckle and the Vertical Mounting Buckle into place. The locking plug helps to prevent the frame from accidentally releasing from the mount. The white locking plug is used with the Mounting Buckle. The circular ring acts as a leash to prevent dropping or losing the plug.
/ Using the Mounts To Attach the White Locking Plug: 1. Loop the circular ring over the thumbscrew. The circular ring acts as a leash to prevent dropping or losing the locking plug. 2. Slide the Mounting Buckle into the mount until it clicks into place. 3. Press the U-shaped part of the plug into the U-shaped space in the Mounting Buckle. Steph: When we do these drawings for RP, can we get them without the tether? 88 / Battery Your HERO4 Session camera and battery are integrated.
/ Battery When you are not using HERO4 Session, rotate it in the frame so the ] is covered to prevent the camera from Shutter/Select button [ accidentally turning on. CHARGING TIME The battery charges to 80% in approximately one hour and 100% in approximately two hours when using GoPro’s USB-compatible Wall Charger, Auto Charger, or other USB charging adapter. Other chargers might charge at a slower rate.
/ Battery BATTERY STORAGE AND HANDLING The camera contains sensitive components, including the battery. Avoid exposing your camera to very cold or very hot temperatures. Low or high temperature conditions may temporarily shorten the battery life or cause the camera to temporarily stop working properly. Avoid dramatic changes in temperature or humidity when using the camera, as condensation may form on or within the camera.
/ Troubleshooting / Troubleshooting MY GOPRO WON’T POWER ON Make sure your GoPro is charged. To charge your camera, use the included USB cable and a computer or other charging device. I FORGOT MY CAMERA’S USERNAME OR PASSWORD See Resetting Your Camera’s Wireless Name and Password (page 59). MY GOPRO WON’T RESPOND WHEN I PRESS A BUTTON ] for about eight Press and hold the Shutter/Select button [ seconds until your camera powers off. This reset saves all of your content and settings.
/ Troubleshooting the H.264 codec. For best results, use the latest GoPro Studio, available for free at gopro.com/getstarted. • The computer does not meet the minimum requirements for HD playback. The higher the resolution and frame rate of your video, the harder the computer has to work to play it back. If you are using GoPro Studio to play back your files, be sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements, available on gopro.com/getstarted.
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