Basic Setup for Your GoPro HERO5 Session Camera

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction: GoPro HERO5 Session: Basic Setup

Setting up your GoPro Session Camera is quick and easy. This guide will take you through the process of getting your new GoPro Session camera setup and ready to start recording for you.

Be sure you have all of the contents contained within the packaging of your new GoPro Session camera, as the documentation and supplied USB cable will be needed during this setup process.

2. GoPro Session: Insert Storage

Your GoPro Session camera will not come packaged with a microSD card for storage - these are sold separately. GoPro recommends getting a microSD card with a class 10/U3 rating for optimal compatibility & performance.

1. Remove your microSD card from its packaging to be inserted into your GoPro Session device.
   

1. Press the release button on the side-access panel of your GoPro Session. This will release the door so it can be opened.
   

1. Insert your microSD card into the memory card slot on your GoPro Session as pictured. When successfully inserted, you should feel a spring-loaded click that signifies the card has been properly seated.
   

3. GoPro Session: Charge Battery

1. Press the release button on the side-access panel of your GoPro Session. This will release the door so it can be opened.
   

1. Locate the supplied USB-Type C cable that came with your GoPro Session.
   

1. Plug one end into the GoPro's USB slot.
   

1. Plug the other end into a USB charge block or an available USB port on your computer.
   

GoPro recommends a USB wall charger that outputs 5V and 2A for the GoPro Session. Chargers can be purchased from the GoPro store. Alternatively, you can use a computer USB port. Cameras will take longer to charge via computer USB port.

4. GoPro Session: Power On & Initial Setup

On your GoPro Session device, there are two interface buttons:

• The Menu button (1).
• And the Shutter button (2).

To begin initial setup of your GoPro Session:

1. Power on your GoPro Session by briefly pressing and holding the Menu button (1).
2. Once powered up, the screen on your GoPro session will present you with a language selection.
   

1. By default, your GoPro Session will begin with English selected. Press the Menu button (1) to highlight the check mark. Then press the Shutter button (2) to select.
   

1. A confirmation screen will then appear. By default, the X will be selected.
   

1. Press the Menu button (1) to change to the check mark. Then press the Shutter button (2) to confirm your selection.
   

1. Your GoPro has completed initial setup and will display the overall status screen. It is now ready to be paired with your mobile device's GoPro App.
   

5. Go To: Install the App for Your GoPro HERO5 Session Camera

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6. Go To: Pair Bluetooth Devices to Your GoPro HERO5 Session Camera

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