Software Updates; Basics - GoPro Hero 3 Black edition User Manual

software UPdates

GoPro releases product updates through software updates. Check
to see if any updates are available for your camera or other GoPro
products. Visit: gopro.com/update.
UsinG YoUr Hero3: basics
GettinG stArteD
Before using your hero3 for the first time:
1. insert a microsD™, microsDhC™ or microsDXC™ card into the card
slot with label facing forward, narrowest part of the card first.
Speed Class 10 or higher cards are recommended. When using 0.5 second time
Lapse or recording video in Protune mode, a Speed Class Rating 10 is required.
2. Place battery into the camera.
3. Charge battery. The included lithium-ion battery comes partially charged. To
charge, connect the included 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.
status indicator Lights when camera is oFF and
Pro
charging, show:
• status indicator Lights are on when charging.
tiP:
• status indicator Lights are oFF when charging is complete.
▶See BAtterY LiFe for more information.
▶See Protune for more information.
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UsinG YoUr Hero3: basics
CAmerA DeFAuLt settinGs
The HERO3 Black Edition camera powers up with the following default settings:
Video resolution
Photo resolution
Photo Burst
time Lapse
Wi-Fi
Want to change your ViDeo and Photo settings?
Pro
tiP:
▶See settinGs menu to make changes.
1440p48fps
12 Megapixels (MP)
30 photos in 1 second
0.5 seconds
OFF
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