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  • Page 1 U s e r M a n U a l...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Camera LCD Status Screen Camera User Interface Flow Chart Software Updates Basics Camera Modes Join the GoPro party at facebook.com/gopro to see Camera Settings what other GoPro owners are capturing and sharing. Delete Share your footage and join the GoPro movement!

  • Page 3: Accessories

    Roll Bar Mount Tripod Mount Anti-Fog Inserts Grab Bag of Mounts Wi-Fi Remote ™ 32GB/64GB microSD™ More HERO3 accessories available at gopro.com Wi-Fi Remote Curved + Flat Side Mount Camera Tethers The Frame Mount Mounting Kit Adhesive Mounts (HERO3 accessory)

  • Page 4: Hero3 Features

    Hero3 featUres Hero3 featUres 1. Status Indicator Lights (Red) 6. Micro HDMI Port 9. HERO Port (Cable not included) 2. SHUTTER/SELECT Button 10. Battery Door 7. microSD Card Slot 3. LCD Status Screen 11. Wi-Fi ON/OFF Button (SD card not included) 4.

  • Page 5: Camera Lcd Status Screen

    caMera lcd statUs screen caMera User interface flow cHart The LCD screen displays the following information about HERO3 modes and settings: MODES CAMERA SETTINGS 1. Camera modes/FoV (Field of View) 2. Capture setting modes (not shown) 3. resolution/FPs (Frames Per second) CAPTURE SETTINGS WI-FI 4.

  • Page 6: Software Updates

    USB cable to camera and connect the other end of the cable to a power source such as a computer, GoPro Wall Charger or GoPro Auto Charger. No damage will occur to the camera or battery if used prior to a full charge.

  • Page 7: Camera Modes

    UsinG YoUr Hero3: basics UsinG YoUr Hero3: caMera Modes PoWerinG on AnD oFF oVerVieW The HERO3 features several camera modes. To cycle through the modes, press The modes will appear in the following order: ViDeo Record Video Photo Capture single Photo Photo Burst Capture Burst photos time LAPse...
  • Page 8 UsinG YoUr Hero3: caMera Modes UsinG YoUr Hero3: caMera Modes Photo ViDeo To capture a Photo, verify the camera is in Photo mode. If the Photo icon on To record Video, verify the camera is in Video mode. If the Video icon on your camera’s LCD is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears.

  • Page 9: Time Lapse

    UsinG YoUr Hero3: caMera Modes UsinG YoUr Hero3: caMera Modes time LAPse Photo Burst time Lapse mode captures a series of photos at 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 or 60 second In Photo Burst mode your camera takes multiple photos in short time intervals— intervals.
  • Page 10 UsinG YoUr Hero3: caMera Modes PLAYBACK settinGs You can playback your GoPro Photos and Videos on a TV/HDTV or with the The settings menu allows you to adjust a variety of camera settings including: LCD Touch BacPac (optional accessory). Playback appears as a camera mode ™...

  • Page 11: Camera Settings

    caMera settinGs caMera settinGs settinGs VIDEO RESOLUTION/FPS/FOV MODES You can change resolution, FPs and View Angle (FoV) for your HERO3 to enter the settings menu: camera when using Video mode. This mode contains sub-level menu options. 1. Verify the camera is in the settings menu. If the setting icon on your once in the settings menu: camera’s LCD screen is not showing, press...
  • Page 12 caMera settinGs caMera settinGs the hero3 Black edition offers the following Video Capture modes: Video Best Use Protune ™ Video NTSC Field of View Screen Resolution Resolution Mode (FOV) Resolution 4k / Stunning 8MP resolution video with professional low light performance. Pull 4k / 12.5 Ultra Wide...
  • Page 13 caMera settinGs caMera settinGs PHOTO RESOLUTION MODES CONTINUOUS PHOTO The HERO3 can capture photos at 12mP, 7mP and 5mP resolutions. Any change Continuous Photo mode allows you to capture a series of Photos continuously to photo resolution also affects photos captured in Photo, Photo Burst and while holding down the button until you release the Shutter button.
  • Page 14 caMera settinGs caMera settinGs PHOTO BURST OPTIONS CAPTURE SETTINGS MENU Photo Burst mode captures series of Photos when is pressed. Photos Capture settings allows you to adjust the following advanced camera settings: can be captured in the following rates: Camera orientation 3 photos in 1 second spot meter 5 photos in 1 second...
  • Page 15 The set up menu allows you to adjust the following camera settings: The HERO3 camera’s built-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect to the Wi-Fi Remote or smartphone/tablet via the GoPro App. When Wi-Fi is on, your Wi-Fi status indicator Light will blink blue.

  • Page 16: Delete

    caMera settinGs caMera settinGs EXIT DELETE Delete the last file or all files and format the memory card. During delete LAst or From the screen, press to exit the settings menu. ALL, the status indicator Lights blink until operation is complete. CANCEL (Default) If at any time you wish to exit from the settinGs menu, tiP:...

  • Page 17: Capture Settings

    caPtUre settinGs caPtUre settinGs You can customize the way your HERO3 camera captures Video and Photos in the CAPture settinGs Capture settings menus, such as upside Down, Looping Video and White Balance. to enter the Capture settings menu: UPSIDE DOWN 1.
  • Page 18 caPtUre settinGs caPtUre settinGs LOOPING VIDEO SIMULTANEOUS VIDEO AND PHOTO Looping Video mode allows you to record a continuously looping video that simultaneous Video and Photo mode, allows you to simultaneously capture both Videos and Photos. You can set the camera to take a Photo every 5 overwrites itself until you press the button to stop it.
  • Page 19 Film/tV Frame rate standard and GoPro CineForm Studio. Record video in cinema-quality 24fps and easily intercut GoPro content with other source media without the need to perform fps conversion. Turning Protune on affects several settings and features, such as Video resolution, fps, FoV and simultaneous Video and Photo.
  • Page 20 Cam RAW Cam rAW (Camera rAW) The HERO3 camera can record Video in Protune mode in Cam rAW. GoPro Cam rAW mode yields a minimally processed data file direct from the image sensor that allows for more precise adjustments to be made in post-process.

  • Page 21: Set Up

    set UP set UP set uP DEFAULT MODE AT POWER UP to enter the set up menu: You can set the camera’s Default mode at power up to any of the following modes: 1. Verify the camera is in settings mode. If the settings icon on your (factory default) camera’s LCD screen is not showing, press...
  • Page 22 Button mode oFF. 6. Press to enter one Button menu. note: one Button mode is disabled when connected to Wi-Fi Remote or GoPro App. 7. Use to cycle through options. 8. Press to select a highlighted option.
  • Page 23 set UP set UP ONSCREEN DISPLAY NTSC / PAL The ntsC and PAL settings govern Video recording frame rate and playback To display or hide the recording icons and file information on Video or the viewing screen during playback, turn onscreen Display (osD) oFF or on. when viewing Video on a TV/HDTV.
  • Page 24 set UP set UP MONTH / DAY / YEAR / TIME MANUAL POWER OFF The HERO3 can be configured to automatically power oFF after a specific Set the HERO3 clock to ensure Video and Photo files are saved with the period of inactivity (when no Videos or Photos are being taken and no correct date and time.

  • Page 25: Wireless Controls

    The built-in Wi-Fi allows your HERO3 camera to connect to the Wi-Fi Remote and smartphone/tablet via the GoPro App. If at any time you wish to exit from the set uP menu, press to turn Wi-Fi on/oFF via the Wi-Fi button:...

  • Page 26: Storage/Sd Cards

    2. Card will spring out far enough to fully inserted. be removed. The GoPro App is available for free at the Apple App Store and is coming soon to Google Play. Use care when handling memory cards. Avoid liquids, dust and Before you hit the shutter, see what your HERO3 camera sees debris.

  • Page 27: System Requirements

    8. Copy/move files to the computer or external hard drive. Want to see your footage and stills on the big screen? Plug on a mac: your HERO3 directly into a TV/HDTV with GoPro’s Micro HDMI tiP: 1. Connect the camera to Mac using included USB cable.

  • Page 28: Playback

    PlaYback PlaYback to VieW ViDeos AnD Photos PLAYBACK on LCD touCh BACPAC Videos and Photos can be viewed on a TV/HDTV or the LCD Touch BacPac ™ Playback using the LCD Touc BacPac follows a similar process/procedure as (optional accessory). described with a few slight variations.

  • Page 29: Battery Life

    10%. If recording is occurring when battery reaches 0%, the camera will save the file plug the camera into a GoPro-specific auto, wall or phone charger to charge the HERO3 camera while recording Video or Photos. It is best to use GoPro’s 1AMP and power oFF.

  • Page 30: Important Warning Messages

    iMPortant warninG MessaGes caMera asseMblY AssemBLinG the CAmerA miCrosD CArD messAGes The HERO3 camera housing is waterproof to 197’/60m and is constructed of No card present. The camera requires a microSD, microSDHC or polycarbonate and stainless steel for ultimate durability. The HERO3 has a new improved no sD latch closure that offers one hand open-and-close functionality and locking.
  • Page 31 caMera asseMblY caMera asseMblY sWAPPinG housinG Doors The HERO3 housing comes with two types of backdoors—Skeleton and Waterproof. Your HERO3 camera housing comes with two types of backdoors—Waterproof and Skeleton (non-waterproof). to change backdoor: skeleton Backdoor Waterproof Backdoor The Skeleton Backdoor (non-waterproof) The Waterproof Backdoor makes provides better sound quality by allowing the housing waterproof to 197’/60m.
  • Page 32 For more rubber seal clean; a single hair or grain of sand can cause a leak. information on mounts, visit gopro.com/support. After every use in salt water you will need to rinse the outside of the housing with non-salt water and dry.

  • Page 33: Customer Support

    GoPro is dedicated to providing the best possible Adhesive mounts should only be mounted to smooth surfaces; porous or textured surfaces will not enable a proper bond.
  • Page 34 Learn about more GoPro products at: gopro.com 130-02482-000 REVA Please Recycle.

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