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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Pour télécharger ce manuel de l’utilisateur dans une autre langue, rendez-vous sur gopro.com/support. Wenn Sie dieses Benutzerhandbuch in einer anderen Sprache herunterladen möchten, besuchen Sie gopro.com/support. / Join the GoPro Movement Per scaricare questo manuale utente in un’altra lingua, visita gopro.com/support.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Camera Status Screen Customer Support Camera Menus Trademarks Getting Started Regulatory Information Camera Modes Camera Settings Capture Settings Set Up Connecting to the GoPro App Storage and microSD Cards System Requirements Transferring Files to a Computer Playback Battery Important Messages...

  • Page 4: Optional Accessories

    Battery BacPac The Frame Suction Cup Head Strap + QuickClip ™ LCD Touch BacPac Chesty (Chest Harness) Surfboard Mounts Tripod Mounts ™ Smart Remote Jaws: Flex Clamp Wrist Mount Fetch (Dog Harness) See more at gopro.com. 3-Way Side Mount Floaty Backdoor...

  • Page 5: The Basics

    / The Basics / The Basics 1. Camera Status Lights (red) 7. microSD Card Slot 9. HERO Port (microSD card not included) 2. Shutter/Select Button [ 10. Battery Door 8. Mini-USB port 3. Camera Status Screen 11. Wireless On/Off Button [ (supports composite A/C 4.

  • Page 6: Camera Status Screen

    / Camera Status Screen / Camera Menus The camera status screen displays the following information about HERO3 White modes and settings: 1. Camera Modes/FOV (field of view) MODES 2. Capture Setting Modes (not shown) 3. Resolution/fps (frames per second) 4. Time Interval Settings CAMERA SETTINGS (not shown) 5.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    A microSD card with a Class ™ WARNING: Use caution when using your GoPro as part of your 10 or UHS-1 rating is required. active lifestyle. Always be aware of your surroundings to avoid injury to yourself and others.
  • Page 8 To get the latest features and best performance from your HERO3 White camera, make sure you’re using the most current camera software. You can update your camera software at gopro.com/getstarted. CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS The HERO3 White powers up with the following default settings:...

  • Page 9: Camera Modes

    / Camera Modes / Camera Modes OVERVIEW VIDEO The HERO3 White features several camera modes. To cycle through the modes, press the Power/Mode button [ ] repeatedly. To record video, verify that the camera is in Video mode. If the Video icon [ ] does not appear on your camera status screen, press the The modes appear in the following order:...
  • Page 10 / Camera Modes / Camera Modes PHOTO BURST To capture a photo, verify that the camera is in Photo mode. If the In Burst mode your camera takes 3 photos in 1 second. Photo icon [ ] does not appear on your camera status screen, To capture a Burst photo series, verify that the camera is in Burst press the Power/Mode button [ ] repeatedly until it appears.
  • Page 11 / Camera Modes / Camera Modes TIME LAPSE SETTINGS Time Lapse mode captures a series of photos at 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 or The Settings menu allows you to adjust these camera settings: 60 second intervals. Video Resolution To capture a Time Lapse series, verify that the camera is in Time Time Lapse Interval Lapse mode.

  • Page 12: Camera Settings

    / Camera Modes / Camera Settings PLAYBACK SETTINGS To Enter the Settings Menu: Play back video and photos by connecting your HERO3 White to a TV (requires micro HDMI, composite or combo cable, sold separately). 1. Verify that the camera is in the Settings mode. If the Settings icon You can also play back video and photos on the LCD Touch BacPac ™...
  • Page 13 / Camera Settings / Camera Settings The HERO3 White offers the following video capture modes: VIDEO RESOLUTION/FPS/FOV MODES Video NTSC/ You can change Resolution, fps (frames per second) and FOV ( field of Screen Resolution Resolution view) in the Video mode menu. 1080p 30/25 Medium...
  • Page 14 / Camera Settings / Camera Settings Video Resolution Best Use TIME LAPSE Use this mode when camera is mounted on a You can use Time Lapse to capture continuous photos of any activity, 1080p 30/25 vehicle, tripod or other stable object. so you can choose the best ones later.
  • Page 15 / Camera Settings / Camera Settings UPSIDE DOWN LOOPING VIDEO Looping video lets you capture continuously and save only the best If you mount your camera upside down, you might have to rotate the moments, which helps to conserve space on your microSD card. files during editing.
  • Page 16 When viewing on a computer screen, you will see separate Camera Status Lights files for each time segment. Use GoPro software to combine the files Sound Indicator into a longer video.
  • Page 17 Smart Remote (sold separately) or smartphone/tablet via the files is useful after you import your files to your computer and want to GoPro App. When wireless is on, a wireless status icon appears on the make room on your memory card for more content. LED lights blink camera status screen and the blue wireless lights blink intermittently.

  • Page 18: Capture Settings

    / Camera Settings / Capture Settings 5. Use the Power/Mode button [ ] to cycle through options. SET UP 6. Select highlighted option by pressing the Shutter/Select button [ To Enter the Set Up Menu: 7. To exit, hold down the Shutter/Select button [ ] for two seconds 1.

  • Page 19: Set Up

    With One Button mode selected, the camera automatically begins recording when powering the camera on. OFF (default) Note: One Button mode is disabled when the camera is connected to the Remote (sold separately) or the GoPro App.
  • Page 20 / Set Up / Set Up To Turn Off One Button Mode: NTSC/PAL 1. Power the camera on. Video or Time Lapse capture The NTSC and PAL settings govern video recording frame rate and automatically begins. playback when viewing video on a TV/HDTV. Select NTSC when 2.
  • Page 21 / Set Up / Set Up ONSCREEN DISPLAY SOUND INDICATOR The OSD setting lets you display or hide the recording icons and file You can adjust the volume or turn off the sound indicator. information on the video of the viewing screen during playback. 100% (default) ON (default) CAMERA STATUS LIGHTS...
  • Page 22 9. Press the Shutter/Select button [ ] to select. your camera to the GoPro App. This setting lets you manually set 10. To advance to the next option, press the Shutter/Select button the date and time. If the battery is removed from the camera for an extended period of time, you must reset the date and time (automatically 11.

  • Page 23: Connecting To The Gopro App

    / Connecting to the GoPro App USING YOUR HERO3 WHITE WITH THE GOPRO APP (FREE) 7. Open the GoPro App on your smartphone or tablet. You can now control the camera with your smartphone or tablet, plus view, play The GoPro App lets you control your camera remotely using a back and share select content.*...

  • Page 24: Storage And Microsd Cards

    64GB capacity microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards. or Windows ® computer meets these minimum system requirements: A microSD card with a Class 10 rating or UHS-1 rating is required. GoPro recommends using brand name memory cards for maximum reliability Windows in high-vibration activities.

  • Page 25: Transferring Files To A Computer

    / System Requirements / Transferring Files to a Computer To play back your videos and photos on a computer, you must first Windows transfer these files to a computer. 5400 RPM internal drive 5400 RPM internal drive TO TRANSFER FILES TO A COMPUTER: (7200 RPM drive or SSD (7200 RPM drive or Hard Drive...

  • Page 26: Playback

    White displays thumbnail previews of all videos and photos on the microSD card. 1. Connect your camera to the GoPro App. For details, see Connecting to the GoPro App. Note: Photo sets taken in Burst and Time Lapse display the first photo in a series.

  • Page 27: Battery

    1. Power off your camera. 2. Connect the camera to a computer or USB power supply (such as the GoPro Wall Charger or GoPro Auto Charger, sold separately). / Battery Note: Be sure that the computer is connected to a power source. If the camera status screen does not indicate that the battery is charging, use a different USB port.
  • Page 28 You can capture video and photos while charging the camera’s battery. Simply plug the camera into a computer, any USB charging devices, or for best results, the GoPro Auto or Wall Chargers using the included USB cable. REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM THE CAMERA The HERO3 White battery is designed to have a tight fit to maximize reliability in high-vibration activities.
  • Page 29 / Battery / Battery BATTERY INFORMATION Do not store your battery with metal objects, such as coins, keys or necklaces. If the battery terminals come in contact with metal Battery Storage and Handling objects, this may cause a fire. The camera contains sensitive components, including the battery. Battery Disposal Do not drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture, shred, microwave, incinerate, paint or insert foreign objects into...

  • Page 30: Important Messages

    Slim housing closed Swapping housing doors / Important Messages / Camera Housing MICROSD CARD MESSAGES ASSEMBLING THE CAMERA HOUSING To Remove Camera From Housing: No card present. The camera requires a 1. Lift front of latch up to disengage from camera housing. NO SD CARD microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC card to 2.
  • Page 31 / Camera Housing / Camera Housing Your HERO3+ White camera comes with two types of backdoors: To Secure Camera in Housing: Standard Backdoor (waterproof) and Skeleton Backdoor (non-waterproof). 1. Open housing and drop camera into position. 2. Make sure the seal around the backdoor is free of debris. The Standard Backdoor makes the housing 3.
  • Page 32 WARNING: Failure to follow these steps each time you use your GoPro can result in leaks that may damage or destroy your camera. Your warranty does not cover water damage resulting from user error.

  • Page 33: Using The Mounts

    Quick Release Buckle, the assembled camera housing can be clicked on and off the secured Curved or Flat Adhesive Mounts. WARNING: If using your camera with a GoPro helmet mount, always select a helmet that meets the applicable safety standard.

  • Page 34: Frequently Asked Questions

    Make sure your GoPro is charged. To charge your camera, use the where significant impact may occur? Use the special locking plug, included USB cable and a computer. You can also use the GoPro Wall which securely locks the Quick Release Buckle fingers into place, or Auto Charger.

  • Page 35: Customer Support

    To reach GoPro Customer Support, visit gopro.com/support. / Trademarks GoPro, HERO, the GoPro logo, the GoPro Be a Hero logo, BacPac, Protune, SuperView, and Wear It. Mount It. Love It. are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc. in the US and internationally.

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