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GoPro Hero3+ Silver User Manual

GoPro Hero3+ Silver User Manual

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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+ Silver 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...

  • 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 / Getting Started / Getting Started CAMERA SOFTWARE UPDATES To get the latest features and best performance from your HERO3+ Silver camera, make sure you’re using the most current camera software. You can update your camera software via the GoPro App, GoPro software or at gopro.com/getstarted.

  • Page 9: Camera Modes

    / Camera Modes / Camera Modes OVERVIEW VIDEO The HERO3+ Silver 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...
  • 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 multiple photos in short time Photo icon [ ] does not appear on your camera status screen, intervals—3 photos/1 second, 5 photos/1 second and 10 photos/ 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 intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, The Settings menu allows you to adjust these camera settings: 5, 10, 30 or 60 seconds. Video Resolution To capture a Time Lapse series, verify that the camera is in Time Photo Resolution Lapse mode.

  • Page 12: Camera Settings

    SETTINGS To Enter the Settings Menu: Play back video and photos by connecting your HERO3+ Silver 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...
  • Page 13 Video mode menu. 1080p results. Try 1080p30 when shooting with a The HERO3+ Silver offers the following video capture modes: tripod or for fixed-mounted shots. Use for body-mounted shots. Provides the Video...
  • Page 14 TIME LAPSE You can use Time Lapse to capture continuous photos of any activity, The HERO3+ Silver captures photos at 10MP, 7MP and 5MP resolutions. Any change to photo resolution affects photos captured in Photo, so you can choose the best ones later. Or you can stitch together Time Burst and Time Lapse modes.

  • Page 15: Capture Settings

    / Camera Settings / Camera Settings CAPTURE SETTINGS MENU SET UP MENU Capture Settings allows you to adjust the following advanced The Set Up menu allows you to adjust the following camera settings: capture options: Default mode at Power Up Camera Orientation NTSC/PAL Spot Meter...
  • Page 16 CANCEL (default) most recently used wireless mode is active when wireless is turned on. LAST Note: Your camera cannot connect to the remote and the GoPro App at the same time. ALL (Formats SD card) To Delete LAST or ALL: 1.

  • Page 17: Capture Settings

    / Camera Settings / Capture Settings 5. Use the Power/Mode button [ ] to cycle through options. CAPTURE SETTINGS 6. Select highlighted option by pressing the Shutter/Select button [ To Enter the Capture Settings Menu: 7. To exit, hold down the Shutter/Select button [ ] for two seconds 1.
  • Page 18 / Capture Settings / Capture Settings You can customize the way your HERO3+ Silver captures video and LOOPING VIDEO photos in the Capture Settings menu, with options for Upside Down, Spot Meter and Looping Video. Looping video lets you record continuously and save only the best moments, which helps to conserve space on your microSD card.

  • Page 19: Set Up

    When viewing on a computer screen, you will see separate 4. Press the Shutter/Select button [ ] to enter Set Up. files for each time segment. Use GoPro software to combine the files 5. Use the Power/Mode button [ ] to locate the desired option into a longer video.
  • Page 20 OFF (default) Video (default) Photo Note: One Button mode is disabled when the camera is connected to the Remote (sold separately) or the GoPro App. Burst To Turn On One Button Mode: Time Lapse In Setup, set One Button to ON. For details about how to change a setting, see Set Up earlier in this section.
  • Page 21 / 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 22 MANUAL POWER OFF Keep all four camera status lights active, only two active (front and The HERO3+ Silver can be configured to automatically power off after a back) or turn OFF all lights. specific period of inactivity (when no videos or photos are being taken and no buttons have been pressed).
  • Page 23 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 the date and time. If the battery is removed from the camera for an...

  • Page 24: Connecting To The Gopro App

    Features include full camera control, live preview, playback and sharing of select content and more.* PRO TIP: See what your HERO3+ Silver sees by viewing it on your To Connect Your HERO3+ Silver to the GoPro App: smartphone or tablet’s screen.

  • Page 25: 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 26: Transferring Files To A Computer

    PRO TIP: Want to see your videos and photos on the big screen? PRO TIP: You can also transfer files to a computer using a card reader Connect your HERO3+ Silver directly to your TV/HDTV. See Playing (sold separately). Connect the card reader to your computer and insert Back Files on a TV/HDTV.

  • Page 27: Playback

    Playing Back Files on a Smartphone/Tablet the microSD card. 1. Connect your camera to the GoPro App. For details, see Note: Photo sets taken in Burst and Time Lapse display the first photo in a series. Connecting to the GoPro App.

  • Page 28: 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 29 GoPro Auto or Wall Chargers using the included USB cable. REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM THE CAMERA The HERO3+ Silver battery is designed to have a tight fit to maximize reliability in high-vibration activities. To Remove the Battery: 1.
  • Page 30 / 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 31: 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 32 / Camera Housing / Camera Housing Your HERO3+ Silver 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.
  • Page 33 SWAPPING BACKDOORS PREVENTING WATER DAMAGE TO YOUR CAMERA You can switch the backdoor of your HERO3+ Silver camera to suit The rubber seal that lines the camera housing forms a waterproof barrier mb Screw + Slim housing = Complete Unit that protects your HERO3+ Silver in wet and underwater conditions.

  • Page 34: Using The Mounts

    ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA TO MOUNTS Follow these guidelines when attaching mounts: To attach your HERO3+ Silver camera to a mount, you need a Quick Release Buckle, thumb screw or hardware depending on the mount you • Attach the adhesive mounts 24 hours prior to use.

  • Page 35: Frequently Asked Questions

    LOCKING PLUG MY GOPRO WON’T POWER ON Using the HERO3+ Silver in high impact sports such as surfing or Make sure your GoPro is charged. To charge your camera, use the skiing where significant impact may occur? Use the special locking included USB cable and a computer.

  • Page 36: 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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