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  • Page 1 U s e r M a n U a l...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Camera User Interface Flow Chart Software Updates Basics Camera Modes Join the GoPro party at facebook.com/gopro to see what Camera Settings other GoPro owners are capturing and sharing. Share your Delete footage and be a part of the GoPro movement!
  • Page 3: Accessories

    Roll Bar Mount Tripod Mount Anti-Fog Inserts Grab Bag of Mounts Wi-Fi Remote ™ 32GB/16GB 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

    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) SET UP 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...
  • Page 8 . The red status indicator Lights flash three times and the camera emits three beeps to indicate recording has stopped. The HERO3 automatically stops recording when the memory card is full or the battery is out of power. Your video will be saved before the camera powers off.
  • Page 9: Time Lapse

    UsinG YoUr Hero3: caMera Modes UsinG YoUr Hero3: caMera Modes Photo Burst time LAPse In Photo Burst mode, your camera takes multiple photos in short time intervals— time Lapse mode captures a series of photos at 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 or 60 second 3 photos/1 second.
  • 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: (optional accessory). Playback appears as a camera mode LCD Touch BacPac ™...
  • Page 11: Camera Settings

    VIDEO RESOLUTION/FPS/FOV MODES the hero3 White edition offers the following Video Capture modes: to enter the settings menu: Video NTSC Field of Screen Best Use 1. Verify the camera is in the settings menu. If the setting icon...
  • Page 12 UPSIDE DOWN (Default) Mounting your HERO3 upside Down but wish the files to appear upright when Camera records until memory card is full, then overwrites with a viewing or editing? This setting eliminates the NEEDto flip your video or photos Max video new video.
  • Page 13 WIRELESS CONTROLS 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 Default mode at Power up status indicator Light will blink blue.
  • Page 14: Delete

    caMera settinGs caMera settinGs EXIT DELETE From the eXit screen, press to exit the settings menu. Delete the last file or all files and format the memory card. During delete LAst or ALL, the status indicator Lights blink until operation is complete. If at anytime you wish to exit from the CAmerA settinGs CANCEL (Default) tiP:...
  • Page 15: Set Up

    set UP set UP set uP DEFAULT MODE AT POWER UP You can set the camera’s Default mode at power up to any of the following modes: to enter the set up menu: (factory default) 1. Verify the camera is in settings mode. If the settings icon on your camera’s LCD screen is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears.
  • Page 16 4. Press to enter set up. 5. Use to cycle through to locate note: one Button mode is disabled when connected to Wi-Fi Remote or GoPro App. 6. Press to enter one Button menu. 7. Use to cycle through options.
  • Page 17 MANUAL POWER OFF viewing screen during playback, turn onscreen Display (osD) oFF or on. The HERO3 can be configured to automatically power oFF after a specific period of inactivity (when no Videos or Photos are being taken and no (Default) buttons have been pressed).
  • Page 18 UP set UP MONTH / DAY / YEAR / TIME EXIT Set the HERO3 clock to ensure Video and Photo files are saved with the From the eXit screen, press to exit the set up menu. correct date and time.
  • Page 19: Wireless Controls

    2. Press to cycle through to the settings menu. The GoPro App is available for free at the Apple App Store and is coming soon 3. Press to enter to Google Play.
  • Page 20: Storage/Sd Cards

    The HERO3 camera is compatible with 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB The HERO3 camera is compatible with Microsoft® XP (Service Pack 2) or later capacity microsD, microsDhC and microsDXC memory cards. While all speed and Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later.
  • Page 21: Transferring Files

    . Press 7. Double click “100GOPRO” icon to view all Photo and Video files. 4. HERO3 displays thumbnail previews of all Videos and Photos on the 8. Copy/move files to the computer or external hard drive. SD card. Photo sets taken in Continuous Photo, Photo Burst and time Lapse display the first Photo in a series.
  • Page 22: Battery Life

    The battery will charge to 80% in one hour and 100% in two hours when using GoPro’s 1000mAh USB-compatible Wall or Auto Charger. Other chargers may charge at only half this rate. No damage will occur to the camera or the battery if used together prior to full charge.
  • Page 23: Important Warning Messages

    Simply plug the camera into a GoPro-specific auto, wall or phone charger to charge microSDXC card to record Video or take Photos. the HERO3 camera while recording Video or Photos. It is best to use GoPro’s 1AMP (1000mAh) Wall or Auto Charger for maximum charging performance while the sD FuLL Card is full.
  • Page 24: Camera Assembly

    AssemBLinG the CAmerA The HERO3 camera housing is waterproof to 197’/60m and is constructed of polycarbonate and stainless steel for ultimate durability. The HERO3 has a new improved latch closure that offers one hand open-and-close functionality and locking. skeleton Backdoor...
  • Page 25 Re-install the seal into the grooves in the backdoor of the housing. WArninG: Failure to follow these steps each time you use your HERO3 can result in leaks that may damage or destroy your camera. Your warranty does not cover water damage resulting from user error.
  • Page 26 AttAChinG Your CAmerA to mounts Apply to clean surface only. Wax, oil, dirt or other debris will To attach your HERO3 camera to a mount, you will need an attachment buckle, reduce adhesion, which can result in a weak bond and risk of thumb screw or other hardware depending on the mount you are using.
  • Page 27: Customer Support

    Learn about more GoPro products at: gopro.com GoPro is dedicated to providing the best possible service. To reach the GoPro Customer Support Team, visit gopro.com/support. 130-02454-000 REVA Please Recycle.

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