Software Updates; Basics - GoPro Hero 3 Silver Edition User Manual

software UPdates

GoPro adds new 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 4 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 Silver 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.
1080p30fps
11 Megapixels (MP)
10 photos in 1 second
0.5 seconds
OFF
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