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GoPro HERO3 User Manual

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User ManUal + Warranty Info
HERO3 UM / v6
09.19.12
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  • Page 1 User ManUal + Warranty Info HERO3 UM / v6 09.19.12 RO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 1 9/19/12 1:01 P...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Product Update Basics Camera Modes Advanced Menu Settings Additional Menu Settings Join the GoPro party at facebook.com/gopro to see what Storage/SD Cards other GoPro owners are capturing. Share your footage and System Requirements be a part of the GoPro revolution!

  • Page 3: Accessories

    Wear It. MoUnt It. loVe It. More at gopro.com MOuNTS PREMIuM CORE ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES Floaty Backdoor Helmet Front Chest Mount Handlebar Seatpost Surf HERO Mount Harness Mount Mounting Kit Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery 3D HERO ® System Anti-Fog Inserts HD Wrist Housing...

  • Page 4: Hero3 Features

    Hero3 featUres Hero3 featUres 9. HERO Port 1. LED Indicator Lights (Red) 6. HDMI Port (Cable not included) 2. SHUTTER/SELECT Button 10. Battery Door 7. microSD Card Slot 3. LCD Status Screen 11. Sound Indicator (Card not included) 4. Wi-Fi Indicator Light (Blue ) 12.

  • Page 5: Basics

    GoPro periodically releases updates and new features to its HERO line. Check to see if an update is available for your camera. See The HERO3 camera has been pre-configured to start with the following default gopro.com/update to download the latest firmware.
  • Page 6 UsInG yoUr Hero3: basIcs UsInG yoUr Hero3: basIcs POWERING ON AND OFF OVERVIEW HERO3 features several camera operation modes. Most mode settings may be changed in the Settings menu. VIDEO Record video PHOTO Capture single photo BuRST PHOTO Capture up to 10 photos in 1 second TIME LAPSE Capture 1 photo every 0.5 seconds...

  • Page 7: Camera Modes

    UsInG yoUr Hero3: caMera MoDes UsInG yoUr Hero3: caMera MoDes VIDEO PHOTO To take a video, verify camera is in Video mode. If is not showing, press To take a photo, verify camera is in Photo mode. If not showing, press repeatedly until it appears.
  • Page 8 UsInG yoUr Hero3: caMera MoDes UsInG yoUr Hero3: caMera MoDes PHOTO BuRST TIME LAPSE PHOTO In Photo Burst mode camera takes multiple photos in a short period of time. Default Time Lapse Photo mode captures a series of photos at 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 Photo Burst setting is 10 photos in 1 second.
  • Page 9 PLAYBACK OF VIDEO FILES Select the thumbnail of the video to be viewed. The video playback screen Connect HERO3 to TV/HDTV using accessory cable such as HDMI Micro HDMI appears with video paused and Play button highlighted. Press [S] to begin cable or mini-USB-to-composite cable (not included).
  • Page 10 CONFIRM Auto Play Your HERO3 offers options to customize and adjust how photos and videos are Auto Play plays back photo and video files in a continuous slideshow. captured. Navigate to Settings mode to make changes.
  • Page 11 VIDEO RESOLUTIONS VIDEO The HERO3 produces in the following video resolutions: You can customize the HERO3 Resolution, FPS and FOV settings. Video NTSC Protune Field Screen Best Use Support of View Resolution Resolution (FOV) To change video capture, verify camera is in Settings menu. If...
  • Page 12 PHOTO PHOTO BURST The HERO3 can take photos in 11 MP, 8 MP and 5 MP resolutions. Any change to Photo Burst mode produces a series of photos when is pressed. This resolution affects photos taken in Photo, Photo Burst and Time Lapse Photo modes.
  • Page 13 cHanGInG settInGs cHanGInG settInGs: caPtUre settInGs CAPTuRE SETTINGS MENu TIME LAPSE Capture Settings [icon] allows advanced customization options to be made to Several time interval settings are available for Time Lapse Photo mode, the camera that will ease video and photo capture. including 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 and 60 seconds.
  • Page 14 cHanGInG settInGs: caPtUre settInGs cHanGInG settInGs: caPtUre settInGs SPOT METER VIDEO LOOPING Turn on Spot Meter when filming from within dark space pointing camera into Not certain when the desired action will happen, but want to be sure it’s a brighter setting, such as filming the outdoors from within a car. When set to captured on video? Set camera to Video Looping to continuously “record and appears in the LCD window.
  • Page 15 To turn Video Looping ON, verify camera is in Settings menu. If is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears: The HERO3 camera can record video in Protune mode. Protune enables video recording at a higher data rate of 35Mbps, and shooting at 24fps, for easier 1. Press to enter menu.
  • Page 16 cHanGInG settInGs: setUP cHanGInG settInGs: setUP Consider manually setting White Balance when operating in the following conditions: · 3000K for incandescent or sunrise/sunset lighting [ICON] WHITE BALANCE · 5500K for daylight or sunlit shooting TIP: White Balance is an in-camera setting that adjusts the overall color tone of ·...
  • Page 17 cHanGInG settInGs: setUP cHanGInG settInGs: setUP SETuP MENu ONE BUTTON MODE Set up allows advanced customization options to be made to the camera With One Button mode selected, camera automatically begins recording video that will ease video and photo capture. as soon as powered ON.
  • Page 18 cHanGInG settInGs: setUP cHanGInG settInGs: setUP To turn One Button mode OFF: NTSC / PAL 1. Press and hold until shows in LCD window. The NTSC and PAL settings govern video recording frame rate and playback 2. Press to enter Settings menu. when viewing video on a TV/HDTV.
  • Page 19 cHanGInG settInGs: setUP cHanGInG settInGs: setUP LED LIGHTS ONSCREEN DISPLAY Keep all four LED Indicator Lights active, only two active (front and back) or To display or hide recording icons and file information on video or viewing turn OFF all lights. screen during playback, turn Onscreen Display (OSD) OFF or ON.
  • Page 20 cHanGInG settInGs: setUP cHanGInG settInGs: setUP MANUAL POWER OFF CAMERA SOUND Camera can be configured to automatically turn OFF after a specific period Adjust volume or turn OFF Sound Indicator. of inactivity (when no videos or photos are being taken and no buttons have 100% (default) been pressed).
  • Page 21 cHanGInG settInGs: setUP cHanGInG settInGs DELETE DATE / TIME / MONTH Delete last file or all files on memory card. During DELETE LAST or ALL, Set camera clock to ensure video and photo files are saved with correct date/time. LED Indicator Lights blink until formatting is complete. CANCEL (default) To change Date/Time/Month, verify camera is in Settings menu.

  • Page 22: Storage/Sd Cards

    VIEW ON A COMPuTER STORAGE / MICROSD CARDS HERO3 camera is compatible with 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacity MicroSD, MicroSDHC and MicroSDXC memory cards. All speed class ratings are 1. Connect camera to computer using included USB cable.
  • Page 23 Pat case dry, avoiding contact with seal; allow seal to air dry. Drying this area with a cloth can leave lint which may compromise the closure. WARNING: Failure to follow these steps when using the HERO3 can result in leaks that may damage camera. Failure to properly clean housing after each use may cause corrosion of hinge pin, and salt build-up in seal which could compromise waterproof soundness.
  • Page 24 To close properly, be sure grooved sections of latch arm and backdoor are hooked. •To Close Backdoor The GoPro backdoor latch offers one hand open and close functionality. 1. Position backdoor into place. 2. Lift latch arm into upright position allowing hinged arm to hang downward 3.
  • Page 25 Attaching Camera to Mounts where significant vibration may occur? Use the special locking Attach the HERO3 to curved or flat surfaces using one of the many GoPro mount plug (optional purchase) which securely locks the attachment accessories. The HERO3 camera, attachment buckle, proper mount and thumb buckle fingers into place--helping prevent accidental housing screw are all it takes.
  • Page 26 BATTERY The HERO3 battery enclosure area provides a snug fit in order to maximize battery connection and reliability when camera is used in high-vibration activities. A fully charged HERO3 battery provides approximately two hours of video Removing Battery recording time at 720p-60fps.

  • Page 27: System Requirements

    MessaGes systeM reQUIreMents COMPuTER SYSTEM REQuIREMENTS IMPORTANT WARNING MESSAGES Camera Operation Messages The HERO3 camera is compatible with Microsoft® XP (Service Pack 2) or later and Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later. BuSY OTHER WINDOWS Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) Mac OS®...

  • Page 28: Customer Support

    CuSTOMER SuPPORT GoPro is dedicated to providing the best possible service. To reach the GoPro Customer Support Team, see: gopro.com/support. HERO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 54-55 9/19/12 1:01 PM...
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