GoPro ROCKY POINT User manual

USER MANUAL
ROCKY POINT

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The Basics 6
Getting Started 7
Capturing Video and Time Lapse Photos 16
Accessing Camera Settings 20
Camera Icons 26
Camera Modes and Settings 28
Video Mode 30
Photo Mode 44
Multi-Shot Mode 47
Setup Mode 55
Protune™ 66
Transferring Files to a Computer 70
Playing Back Video and Photos 72
Important Messages 74
The Frames 77
Using the Mounts 79
Battery 89
Troubleshooting 94
Customer Support 98
Regulatory Information 98
/ Table of Contents / Table of Contents

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/ The Basics
1. Camera Status Screen
2. Shutter/Select Button [ ]
3. Microphone
4. Camera Status Light (red) /
Wireless Status Light (blue)
5. Micro USB Port
6. microSD Card Slot
7. Camera Status/Wireless
Button
/ 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:
1. Open the side door.2. Charge the battery using the
included USB cable.
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For #3, show
dots like in first
drawing, but in
square pattern
(3 across,
3 down) Note: The battery cannot be removed from the camera.

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/ 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.
NOTICE: Using a wall charger other than a GoPro Wall Charger can
damage the battery. Only use USB charging adapters marked 5V 1A.
If you do not know the voltage and amperage of your charger, use the
included USB cable to charge the camera from your computer.
For more battery information, see Battery (page 89).
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.
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/ 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.
/ 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. Check manufacturer guidelines regarding use in
acceptable temperature ranges.
CAMERA SOFTWARE UPDATES
To get the latest features and best performance from your
HERO4 Session camera, make sure you are using the most current
camera soware. You can update your camera soware with the
GoPro App, GoPro Studio, or at gopro.com/getstarted.

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/ Getting Started
POWERING ON + OFF
HERO4 Session automatically powers on when
you short press the Shutter/Select button [ ] to
begin capturing video or Time Lapse photos. When
you press the Shutter/Select button [ ] again to
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.
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DISPLAYING THE CAMERA STATUS
Short press the Camera Status/Wireless button. The status screen
cycles through the information below, then automatically turns off.
1. Capture Mode/Soware Version
2. Available Memory/
Capture Mode Settings
3. Wireless (when on)
4. Battery Status
5. Wireless Connection
Confirmation
6. Current Wireless Option
7. Additional Wireless Options
Add “7” here

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/ 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.
☑ For best audio performance, shake the camera to remove water
and debris from the microphone holes. (Blowing on the mic holes
does not remove water and debris.)
☑ Aer every use in salt water, rinse the camera with fresh water,
and dry with a so cloth.
☑ If the camera lens becomes foggy, let it sit until it dries.
PRO TIP: During water activities, tether your camera for added
security and use a Floaty to keep your camera afloat (sold separately).
For more information, visit gopro.com.
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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:
Short press the Shutter/Select button [ ]. Your camera
automatically powers on, emits three beeps, and begins recording
video. The camera status lights blink while the camera is recording.
/ Capturing Video and Time Lapse Photos / Capturing Video and Time Lapse Photos
If the memory card is full or the battery is out of power, your camera
automatically stops recording and saves the video before powering
off.
To Stop Recording:
Short press the Shutter/Select button [ ]. The camera
automatically stops recording (indicated by one beep), saves the file
(three beeps), and then powers off (seven beeps).

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/ Capturing Video and Time Lapse Photos
Show rear 3/4 view with arrow pointing
to Wireless button (back bottom of
camera), not Shutter button
/ 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.
CAPTURING TIME LAPSE PHOTOS
The default interval for Time Lapse photos is 0.5 second.
To Start Capturing Time Lapse Photos:
Press and hold the Shutter/Select button [ ] for two seconds until
the Time Lapse photo icon [ ] appears on the camera status
screen. Your camera automatically powers on, emits two beeps, and
begins capturing Time Lapse photos. The camera status lights blink
while the camera is capturing photos.
To Stop Recording:
Short press the Shutter/Select button [ ]. The camera
automatically stops recording (indicated by one beep), saves the file
(three beeps), and then powers off (seven beeps).

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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 aer 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.
CONNECTING TO THE GOPRO APP
The GoPro App lets you adjust modes and camera settings remotely
using a smartphone or tablet. Features include full camera control,
live preview, playback and sharing of content, and camera soware
updates.
/ Accessing Camera Settings / Accessing Camera Settings
You can also use the GoPro App to see what your camera sees when
you mount HERO4 Session in hard-to-reach places. To learn more
about the app, see gopro.com/getstarted.
To Connect to the GoPro App:
1. Download the GoPro App to your smartphone/tablet from the
Apple©App Store, Google Play, or Windows©Phone marketplace.
2. Open the app.
3. Tap Connect Your Camera.
4. Follow the app’s on-screen instructions to connect your camera.
The default password for your camera is goprohero.

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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.
To Pair with the Remote:
1. On HERO4 Session, short press the Camera Status/Wireless
button repeatedly to cycle to Rem Ctrl, then short press the
Shutter/Select button [ ] to select it. The camera automatically
begins pairing.
2. Put the remote into pairing mode. For more information, see the
user manual for your remote at gopro.com/getstarted.
/ Accessing Camera Settings
CONNECTING AFTER PAIRING
Aer 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 Connect Your Camera aer Pairing:
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
then short press the Shutter/Select button [ ] to select it.
The wireless status lights blink when wireless is on and the camera
is not recording.
Note: If your smartphone/tablet has Bluetooth©LE, the wireless options are combined as RC/App.
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TURNING WIRELESS ON/OFF
Aer 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
then short press the Shutter/Select button [ ] to select it.
/ Accessing Camera Settings
The wireless status lights blink when wireless is on and the camera
is not recording.
Note: If your smartphone/tablet has Bluetooth LE, the wireless options are combined as RC/App.
To Turn Wireless Off:
1. Short press the Camera Status/Wireless button to open the
wireless menu.
2. Short press the Camera Status/Wireless button repeatedly to
cycle to Turn WiFi Off, and then short press the Shutter/Select
button [ ] to select it.
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/ Camera Icons
Beeps
Burst Photos
Date/Time
ICON Default Mode
Delete
Field of View
Frames Per Second
Interval
LEDs
Looping Video
Low Light
Megapixels
Orientation
Photo Mode
/ Camera Icons
Protune™
Rate
Setup Mode
Spot Meter
Time Lapse
Video Format
Video Mode
Video Resolution
Wireless

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/ Camera Modes and Settings
Camera
Default
Add Interval icon as first
setting for Video
Add Protune icon
at the end of the
Video settings
group
/ Camera Modes and Settings
Camera
Default
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.

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/ 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
1. Select Video mode [ ] on the GoPro App or the remote.
2. Select the desired capture mode (Video or Looping Video).
3. On the camera or remote, short press the Shutter/Select button
[ ]. On the app, tap the Record button. The camera beeps once
and the camera status lights flash while the camera is recording.
4. To stop capturing, short press the Shutter/Select button [ ]. On
the app, tap the Record button. The camera status lights flash three
times and the camera beeps three times.
Note: When your camera is connected to the GoPro App or the remote, it remains in standby mode
aer capturing video or photos.
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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 SETTINGS
You can change the video settings by connecting HERO4 Session to
the GoPro App or the remote. When you connect to the remote, the
capture mode that you select (Video or Looping Video) determines the
settings that appear when you press the Settings/Tag button [ ].
/ Video Mode / Video Mode
INTERVAL
The Interval setting applies to Looping Video. Interval determines the
length of a video loop segment.
Available intervals for Looping are 5, 20, 60, and 120 minutes. For
example, if you select a 5-minute interval, only the previous 5 minutes
is saved when you stop recording.
You can also select Max as the interval. With this option, the camera
records until the memory card is full, then overwrites the content if
you do not stop recording and save the footage.
Note: To use Looping, be sure that your microSD card has sufficient space to create the loop segment
baesd on the interval that you select. If the microSD card becomes full, Looping does not overwrite
the content.
Please check hierarchy of headings in
this section -- currently, both “VIDEO
SETTINGS” heading and the individual
setting names are in grey caps. But the
settings fall under VIDEO SETTINGS, so
seems like they should be formatted dif-
ferently. I’ll let you determine the Creative
call on this.

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RESOLUTION, FPS, AND FOV
HERO4 Session feaures the video resolutions listed below. The default
video resolution is 1080p48 SuperView.
Video
Resolution
FPS
(NTSC/PAL) FOV Screen Resolution
1440p 30/25 Ultra Wide 1920x1440, 4:3
1080p 60/50
30/25
Ultra Wide,
Medium 1920x1080, 16:9
1080p SuperView 48/48
30/25 Ultra Wide 1920x1080, 16:9
/ Video Mode
Video
Resolution
FPS
(NTSC/PAL) FOV Screen Resolution
960p 60/50
30/25 Ultra Wide 1280x960, 4:3
720p
100/100
60/50
30/25
Ultra Wide,
Medium 1280x720, 16:9
720p SuperView 60/50
30/25 Ultra Wide 1280x720, 16:9
WVGA 120/100 Ultra Wide 848x480, 16:9
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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.
/ Video Mode
Resolution Best Use
1080p SuperView
SuperView delivers the world’s most
immersive field of view. Recommended for
body-or gear-mounted shots. More vertical
4:3 content is automatically stretched to full-
screen 16:9 for stunning widescreen playback
on your computer or TV.
/ Video Mode

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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.
/ Video Mode
Resolution Best Use
720p SuperView
SuperView delivers the world’s most
immersive field of view. Good for body-or
gear-mounted shots. More vertical 4:3
content is automatically stretched to
full-screen 16:9 for stunning widescreen
playback on your computer or TV.
WVGA Good when super slow motion is desired
and standard definition is acceptable.
/ Video Mode