gopro3 user guide

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U s e r M a n U a l


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table of contents

Accessories 4

Mounts + Accessories 5

HERO3 Features 6

Camera LCD Status Screen 8

Camera User Interace Flow Chart 9

Soware Updates 10Basics 10

Camera Modes 13

Camera Settings 20

Delete 30

Capture Settings 32

Set Up 40

Wireless Controls 49

Storage/SD Cards 51

System Requirements 52

Transerring Files 53

Playback 54

Battery Lie 56

Important Warning Messages 58

Camera Assembly 59

Customer Support 65


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hero3 ACCessories

Wrist Housing

Replacement Housing

Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery

Lens Replacement Kit

Caps + Doors

32GB/64GB microSD

More HERO3 accessories available at gp.c

Premium ACCessories

LCD Touch BacPac

Battery BacPac

Wi-Fi Remote

The Frame Mount

(HERO3 accessory)

mounts + ACCessories

Helmet Front

Mount

Chest Mount

Harness

Handlebar/Seatpost/

Pole Mount

Surboard Mounts

Floaty Backdoor Head Strap Suction Cup Mount Vented HelmetStrap

Roll Bar Mount Tripod Mount Anti-Fog Inserts Grab Bag oMounts

Curved + FlatAdhesive Mounts

Side Mount Camera TethersWi-Fi RemoteMounting Kit

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Hero3 featUres

1. Status Indicator Lights (Red)

2. SHUTTER/SELECT Button

3. LCD Status Screen

4. Wi-Fi Indicator Light (Blue)

5. POWER/MODE Button

6. Micro HDMI Port(Cable not included)

7. microSDTM Card Slot(SD card not included)

8. mini-USB Port(Supports Composite A/Ccable/3.5mm stereo mic adapter,not included)

9. HERO Port

10. Battery Door

11. Wi-Fi ON/OFF Button

12. Audio Alert

Hero3 featUres


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caMera lcd statUs screen caMera User interface flow cHart

MODES

CAMERA SETTINGS

CAPTURE SETTINGS WI-FI

SET UP

The LCD screen displays the ollowing inormation about HERO3 modes and settings:

1.Caa md/FoV Fld Vw

2. Cap sg md (not shown)

3.rl/FPs Fa P scd

4. t ival sg: (not shown)

5.C

6.t/sag/Fl

7.Bay L

n: The icons displayed above will vary depending on what mode your camera is in. *n:W Balac only appears in your camera display iP mode is

turnedon. Playbackonly appears i Playbackis activated.


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UsinG YoUr Hero3: basics

GettinG stArteD

B g y hero3 :

1. i a csD, csDhC csDXC cad cadl w labl acg wad,aw pa cad .Speed Class 10 or higher cards are recommended. When using 0.5 second tLapor recording video in P mode, a Speed Class Rating 10 is required.

2. Plac bay caa.

3. Cag bay. The included lithium-ion battery comes partially charged. Tocharge, connect the included USB cable to camera and connect the other endo the cable to a power source such as a computer, GoPro Wall Charger orGoPro Auto Charger. No damage will occur to the camera or battery i used

prior to a ull charge.

Pro

tiP:

sa idca Lg w caa oFF adcagg, w: sa idca Lg are on when charging. sa idca Lg areoFFwhen charging is complete.

See BAtterY LiFe or more inormation.

See Protune or more inormation.

software UPdates

GoPro releases product updates through soware updates. Check

to see i any updates are available or your camera or other GoPro

products. Visit: gp.c/pda.

CAmerA DeFAuLt settinGsThe HERO3 Black Edition camera powers up with the ollowing deault settings:

Vd rl 1440p48ps

P rl 12 Megapixels (MP)

P B 30 photos in 1 second

t Lap 0.5 seconds

W-F OFF

Pro

tiP:

Want to change yourViDeoandPhoto settings?

See settinGs menu to make changes.



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PoWerinG on AnD oFF

t pw on:

Press and release . The red saidca Lg ash three times and

the sd idcaemits three beeps.

t pw oFF:

Press or two seconds, then release. The red saidca Lg ash

several times and the sd idcaemits seven beeps.

Pro

tiP:

Want to turn your HERO3 into a one-button camera that

automatically starts recording P orVd once it

turns on? Set the camera to one Button mode.

See one Button mode or more inormation.


oVerVieW

The HERO3 eatures several camera modes. To cycle through the modes, press .

The modes will appear in the ollowing order:

ViDeo Record Video

Photo Capture single Photo

Photo Burst Capture Burst photos

time LAPse Capture Time Lapse photos

PLAYBACK

Appears only i the camer a is plugged into a TV/HDTV.

PLAYBACKallows you to play P andVd

on a TV/HDTV (via optional Micro HDMI cable or A/V

composite cable).

Pro

tiP:

Use Photo Burst to capture ast moving subjects.

See PLAYBACKor more inormation.

UsinG YoUr Hero3: caMera Modes


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ViDeo

To recordVd, veriy the camera is inVd mode. I theVd icon on

your cameras LCD screen is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears.

t a cdg:

Press and release . The camera will emit one beep and the red sa

idca Lg will lash while recording.

t p cdg:

Press and release . The red saidca Lg ash three times and the

camera emits three beeps to indicate recording has stopped.

The HERO3 automatically stops recording when the memory card is ull or the

battery is out o power. Your video will be saved beore the camera powers oFF.

SeeViDeo modeor instructions on how to change resolution settings.


Photo

To capture a P, veriy the camera is in P mode. I the P icon on

your cameras LCD is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears.

t ak a p:

Press and release . The camera beeps two times and the red sa

idca Lg ash.

See Photo modes or instructions on how to change resolution settings and

other Photo eatures.


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Photo Burst

In P B mode your camera takes multiple photos in short time intervals

3 p/1 cnd, 5 p/1 cnd, 10 p/1 cnd,10 p/2 c-

nd, 30 p/1 cnd, 30 p/2 cnd 30 p/3 cnd .

To capture a P B series, veriy the camera is in P B mode. I the

P B icon on your cameras LCD screen is not showing, pressrepeatedly until it appears.

t ak a P B :

Press and release . The red saidca Lg ash and the camerabeeps multiple times.

Pro

tiP:

Sometimes 30 p/1 cd is too ast. Try a slower

B setting to better match the action.

See Photo Burst or instructions on how to change the interval settings.


time LAPse

t Lap mode captures a series o photos at 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 or 60 second

intervals. When using the 0.5 seconds setting, an SD card with a Speed Class 10

Rating is required.

To capture a t Lap series, veriy the camera is in t Lap mode. I the

t Lap icon is not showing on your cameras LCD screen, press

repeatedly until it appears.

t ak t Lap:

Press and release . The camera initiates countdown and the red sa indca

Lg fash each time a P is taken.

t p t Lap:

Press and release . The red sa indca Lg fash three times and the

camera emits three beeps to indicate that t Lap has stopped.

See time LAPse or instructions on how to change the interval settings.


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settinGs

The sg menu allows you to adjust a variety o camera settings including:

Vd rl

P rl

t Lap

P B

C P

and more

See settinGs menu to make changes, learn how to navigate menu options

and read more details on each setting.


PLAYBACK

You can playback your GoPro P andVd on a TV/HDTV or with the

LCD Touch BacPac (optional accessory). Playbackappears as a camera mode

when camera is powered on and plugged into a TV/HDTV.

See PLAYBACKor more inormation on viewing yourVd and P.

caMera settinGs caMera settinGs


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caMera settinGs

settinGs

t sg :

1. Veriy the camera is in the sg menu. I the sg icon on your

cameras LCD screen is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears.

2. Press to enter menu.

3. Use to cycle through the various sg options.

4. Press to select desired option.

5. To exit, hold down or two seconds or cycle through to and press .

Pro

tiP:

I at any time you wish to exit rom the settinGs menu,

press and hold or two seconds.

caMera settinGs

VIDEO RESOLUTION/FPS/FOV MODES

You can change rl, FPs andVw Agl FoV or your HERO3camera when usingVdmode. This mode contains sub-level menu options.

oc sg :

1. Press to enter .

2. Use to cycle through options.

3. Press to enter desired menu.

4. Use to cycle through each sub-menu option and to select.

5. To change additional options, repeat step 4.

6. To exit, hold down or two seconds or cycle through to and

press .



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caMera settinGs

t hero3 Black ed f llwg Vd Cap d:

VideoResolution

NTSCps

PALps

stdMode

Protune Field o View(FOV)

ScreenResolution

4k /4k Cin

1512

12.512

No Yes Ultra Wide 3840x2160, 16:94096x2160, 17:9

2.7k /2.7k Cin

3024

2524

Yes* Yes Ultra Wide 2716x1524, 16:92716x1440, 17:9

1440p 483024

482524

Yes Yes Ultra Wide 1920x1440, 4:3

1080p 60483024

50482524

Yes Yes Ultra WideMediumNarrow

1920x1080, 16:9

960p 10048

10048

Yes YesNo

Ultra Wide 1 28 0x 96 0, 4:3

720p 12060

12050

Yes YesNo

Ultra WideMedium*Narrow*

1280x720,16:9

WVGA 240 240 Yes No Ultra Wide 848x480, 16:9

*720/120 and 720/100 only support Ultra Wide and Narrow FOV.

n:Pmode is only possible in selectVdl.

caMera settinGs

VideoResolution

Best Use

4k /4k Cin

Stunning 8MP resolution video with proessional low light perormance. Pull8MP stills rom video. Recommended or tripod or xed position shots.

2.7k /2.7k Cin

16:9 / 17:9 resolution video downscales to provide stunning, cinema-qualityresults or proessional productions. Recommended or tripod or xedposition shots.

1440p Recommended or body-mounted shots as larger viewing area and high ramerate yield the smoothest, most immersive results or high action capture.

1080p 1080p60 is great or all shots as high resolution and rame rate yeild stunningresults. Tripod or xed mounting or 1080p48 and 30ps and 1080p24 is ideal ortelevision and lm productions.

960p Use or body-mounted shots and when slow motion is desired. Provides largeviewing area and smooth results or high action capture.

720p Good or handheld shots and when slow motion is desired.

WVGA Good when super slow motion is desired and standard denition is acceptable.

Pro

tiP:

Setting the Protune mode to on allows or high-quality capture,

neutral color and 24ps video or proessional video production.




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caMera settinGs

PHOTO RESOLUTION MODES

The HERO3 can capture photos at 12mP, 7mP and 5mP resolutions. Any changeto photo resolution also aects photos captured in P, P B andt Lap modes.

PhotoResolution

Field o View(FOV)

12MP Wide (Deault)

7MP Wide

7MP Medium

5MP Wide

caMera settinGs

CONTINUOUS PHOTO

Cnn P mode allows you to capture a series o P continuously

while holding down the button until you release the Shutter button.

3 photos every 1 second



n: Your camera will remain in the Continuous Photo mode until you

return it to the sinGLe photo capture setting option.



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caMera settinGs

PHOTO BURST OPTIONS

P B mode captures series o P when is pressed. Pcan be captured in the ollowing rates:

3 photos in 1 second



10 photos in 2 seconds

30 photos in 1 second (Deault)



TIME LAPSE

Several time interval options are available or t Lap mode, including

0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 and 60 seconds.

caMera settinGs

CAPTURE SETTINGS MENU

Cap sg allows you to adjust the ollowing advanced camera settings:

Caa oa

sp m

sla Vd ad P

Lpg Vd

P

W Balac

See CAPture settinGs section or a complete list o capture options.



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caMera settinGs

SET UP MENU

The s up menu allows you to adjust the ollowing camera settings:

Dal d a Pw up

o B md

ntsC/PAL

o sc Dplay

sa idca Lg

sd idca

m/Day/Ya/t

See set uP menu section or a complete list o set up options.

caMera settinGs

WIRELESS CONTROLS

The HERO3 cameras built-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect to the Wi-Fi Remoteor smartphone/tablet via the GoPro App. When W-F is on, your W-Fsa idca Lg will blink blue.

t W-F on/oFF:

Press to turn W-F on/oFF. The most recently used W-F mode will beactive when Wi-Fi is on.

See WireLess ControLs section or a complete list o wireless unctions.



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DELETE

Delete the last le or all les and ormat the memory card. During delete LAst or

ALL, the sa idca Lg blink until operation is complete.

CANCEL (Deault)

LAST

ALL

t dl LAst ALL:

1. Veriy the camera is in sg mode. I the sg icon on your


2. Press to enter sg menu.

3. Use to cycle through sg to locate .

4. Press to enter Dl.

5. Use to cycle through options.

6. Select highlighted option by pressing .


Pro

tiP:Use caution by selectingALL, the memory card will beormatted, deleting every le on your SD card.

EXIT

From the screen, press to exit the sg menu.

Pro

tiP:

I at any time you wish to exit rom the settinGs menu,

press and hold or two seconds.

caPtUre settinGs caPtUre settinGs


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CAPture settinGs

t Cap sg :



2. Press to enter .


4. Press to enter Cap sg.

5. Use to locate the desired option to change.

6. Press to select the desired option.

7. Some options have a sub-menu. Use to cycle through the sub-menus.

8. Press to select a highlighted option.


press .

You can customize the way your HERO3 camera capturesVdandP in the

Cap sg menus, such as upd Dw, Lpg Vd andW Balac.

UPSIDE DOWN

Mounting your HERO3 upd Dw but wish the les to appear upright whenviewing or editing? This setting eliminates the need to ip yourVd or Paer recording.

Camera right side up (Deault)

Camera upside down

SPOT METER

Turn on sp mwhen lming rom within a dark space pointing the

camera into a brighter setting, such as lming the outdoors rom within a car.

When sp mis set to on, appears in the LCD window.

OFF (Deault)

ON



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SIMULTANEOUS VIDEO AND PHOTO

slan Vd and P mode, allows you to simultaneously capturebothVd and P. You can set the camera to take a P every 5cnd, 10 cnd, 30 cnd or 60 cnd while you recordVd.To set your camera to Pc in Vd md veriy that a supportedVdresolution is selected and that Pn is turned oFF.

OFF

5 seconds

10 seconds

30 seconds

60 seconds

n: You can capture slan Vd and P in one o the ollowingresolution settings: 1080p 24 ps, 1080p 30 ps, 720p 60ps or 1440p 24 ps.

Pro

tiP:

Your resulting Photo size is determined by the Video dimensionsyou select.

Vd Dnn mgapxl

16:9 (1080p, 720p) 8MP

4:3 (1440p) 12MP

While capturingVdyou can manually take a P at any time by

simply pressing .

LOOPING VIDEO

Lpg Vd mode allows you to record a continuously looping video that

overwrites itsel until you press the button to stop it. Lpg Vd is

not available i P mode is turned on.

Lpg Vd p lcd:

OFF (Deault)

Max videoCamera records until memory card is ull, then overwrites with anew video.

5 min videoCamera records or 5 minutes, then begins a new video,progressively overwriting the previous 5 minute video.



120 min video Camera records or 120 minutes, then begins a new video,progressively overwriting the previous 120 minute video.

Pro

tiP:

Multiple chapter les are written to your memory card. Thisallows or small segments o content to be overwritten duringloop recording. When viewing on a computer screen you will seeseparate les or each time segment. Use video editing soware iyou wish to combine les into a longer video.

n:Lpg Vd is not enabled when in P mode.



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PROTUNE

The HERO3 camera can record video in Pmode. P is a video mode

that unlocks the cameras ull potential, yielding stunning image quality and

cinema-caliber video or proessional productions. Content creators now have ar

more exibility and workow efciency than ever beore.

Protune KeY BeneFits inCLuDe:

hg-Qaly iag Cap

Protunes high data rate captures images with less compression, giving content

creators higher quality or proessional productions.

nal Cl

Protunes neutral color prole oers more exibility during post-production color

correction. Protunes log curve captures more detail in shadows and highlights.

Fl/tV Fa ra sadad

Record video in cinema-quality 24ps and easily intercut GoPro content with other

source media without the need to perorm ps conversion.

Turning Pon aects several settings and eatures, such asVd

rl, p, FoV and sla Vd ad P.

OFF (Deault)

ON

Protune resoLutions cd:

P is available in the ollowing HERO3 Black Edition resolutions:

RESOLUTION FPS

4k / 4kCin 15/12.5,12

2k / 2kCin 30/25, 24

1440p 48, 30,25,24

1080p 60, 50, 48, 30, 25, 24

960p 100

720p 120, 100

ComPAtiBiLitY:

P is compatible with proessional color correction tools, editing programs

and GoPro CineForm Studio.



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WHITE BALANCE

W Balac adjusts the overall color tone o videos. W Balac will

only be available i P mode is turned on. The deault W Balac

setting isAuto. When capturing in any W Balac setting other thanAuto, you may need to color correct your video with an editing program to

achieve your desired color. Only use a non-AutoW Balac setting iyou are an advanced user.

Pro

tiP:

Consider manually setting W Balac to the ollowing settingswhen operating in the ollowing conditions:

Incandescent or sunrise/sunset lighting 3000K

Daylight or sunlit shooting 5500K

Cool white uorescent skylight lighting 6500K

Industry standard optimized color Cam RAW

Ca rAW Caa rAWThe HERO3 camera can recordVd in P mode in Ca rAW. GoPro

Ca rAW mode yields a minimally processed data le direct rom the image

sensor that allows or more precise adjustments to be made in post-process.

Working in this mode takes ull advantage o the image sensors capabilities.

Pro

tiP:

Protune usesAuto W Balac and will override any

non-Auto W Balac setting.

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EXIT

From the eXit screen press to exit the Capsg menu.

Pro

tiP:

I at any time you wish to exit rom the CAPturesettinGs

menu, press and hold or two seconds.

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set uP

t s up :



2. Press to enter .


4. Press to enter s up.

5. Use to locate the desired option to change.

6. Press to select the desired option.

7. To exit, hold down or two seconds or cycle through to andpress .

DEFAULT MODE AT POWER UP

You can set the cameras Dalmode at power up to any o the ollowing modes:

(actory deault)

set UP set UP


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ONE BUTTON

With o B mode selected, the camera automatically begins recording whenpowering the camera on. o B mode can be congured to start inVdor t Lap.

OFF (Deault)

ON

t o B d on:






5. Use to cycle through to locate .

6. Press to enter o B menu.7. Use to cycle through options.

8. Press to select a highlighted option.


Next time you power your camera on, it will begin recording in its Dal

Pw up md. To stop recording, push and hold or two seconds.

one Button moDe cd

To exit o B mode:

1. Power camera on.

2. Press and hold until shows in the LCD window.

3. Press to enter.

4. Use to highlight oFF.

5. Press to select.


press .

Pro

tiP:

To stop the capture process (ViDeoortime LAPse) when in

one Button, press and hold or two seconds. You will

return to theone Buttonmenu where you can turn

one Buttonmode oFF.

n:o B mode is disabled when connected to Wi-Fi Remote or GoPro App.

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NTSC / PAL

The ntsC and PAL settings governVd recording rame rate and playback

when viewingVd on a TV/HDTV. Select ntsC when viewing a TV/HDTV in

North America. Select PAL i viewing on a PAL TV/HDTV (most televisions

outside o North America) or i viewing on a PAL TV/HDTV in any region.

ntsC (Deault) PAL

4k/15ps 4k/12.5ps

4k Cin/12ps 4k Cin/12ps

2k/30ps 2k/25ps

2k Cin/24ps 2k Cin/24ps

1440p/48ps 1440p/48ps

1440p/30ps 1440p/25ps

1080p/60ps 1080p/50ps

1080p/48ps 1080p/48ps

1080p/30ps 1080p/25ps

1080p/24ps 1080p/24ps

960p/100ps 960p/100ps

960p/48ps 960p/48ps

720p/120ps 720p/120ps

720p/60ps 720p/50ps

WVGA/240ps WVGA/240ps

ONSCREEN DISPLAY

To display or hide the recording icons and le inormation onVd or theviewing screen during playback, turn oc Dplay osD oFF or on.

OFF

ON (Deault)

STATUS INDICATOR LIGHTS

Keep all our sa idca Lg active, only two active (ront and back)or turn oFF all lights.

4 (Deault)

2

OFF

SOUND INDICATOR

You can adjust volume or turn oFF the sd idca.

100% (Deault)

70%

OFF

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MANUAL POWER OFF

The HERO3 can be congured to automatically power oFF aer a specic

period o inactivity (when noVd or P are being taken and no

buttons have been pressed).

MANUAL (Deault)

60sec

120sec

300sec

MONTH / DAY / YEAR / TIME

Set the HERO3 clock to ensureVd and P les are saved with the

correct date and time.

t cag m/Day/Ya/t:






5. Use to locate .

6. Press to enter m/Day/Ya/tsub-menu; mmm willbe highlighted.

7. Press to access the list o months (1 to 12).

8. Use to cycle through list until desired selection is highlighted.

9. Press to select.

10. To advance to the next option, press .

11. Repeat steps 7, 8 and 9 to make selections or day (DD), year (YY), hour(hh) and minutes (mm).


press .

n:I the battery is removed rom the camera or an extended period o time

month/DAY/YeAr/timewill need to be set again.

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EXIT

From the eXit screen, press to exit the s up menu.

Pro

tiP:

I at any time you wish to exit rom the set uP menu, press

and hold or two seconds.

WireLess ControLs

The built-in Wi-Fi allows your HERO3 camera to connect to the Wi-Fi Remoteand smartphone/tablet via the GoPro App.

t W-F on/oFF va W-F b:

Press to turn W-Fon/oFF. When turning W-F on the Wi-Fi mode willbe set to the most recently used mode.

usinG hero3 With the Wi-Fi remote not PAirinG

Pair your HERO3 with the Wi-Fi Remote to control your camera remotely. TheWi-Fi Remote can control up to 50 cameras at a time at distances o up to600/180m in optimal conditions.

1. Power on the HERO3 and turn W-F on.

2. Press to cycle through to the sg menu.

3. Press to enter .

3. Use to cycle through to locate .4. Press to enter Wl Cl.

5. You will see .

6. Press again to enter the sub-menu.

7. Use to select W-F rC.

8. Press to select it.

9. Use to select Current or neW.

10. Press to select desired option.

wireless controls

WireLess ControLs (ContinueD)

storaGe/Microsd cards

The HERO3 camera is compatible with 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and64GB


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WireLess ControLs (ContinueD)

o y W-F r:

1. Turn on the GoPro Wi-Fi Remote.

2. While holding , press and release .

3. Once you see , you can release .4. A check will appear once the Wi-Fi Remote and camera have

successully paired.

The Wi-Fi Remotes LCD screen will now mirror the HERO3 LCD screen.

usinG the hero3 With the GoPro APP

The GoPro App lets you control your camera remotely using a smartphone or

tablet. Features include ull camera control o all settings, live video preview to

your smartphone or tablet or easy shot raming and more.

The GoPro App is available or ree at the Apple App Store and is coming soon

to Google Play.

Pro

tiP:

Beore you hit the shutter, see what your HERO3 camera sees

by viewing it on your smartphone or tablets screen.

See gp.c or more inormation.

p , , , ,

capacity csD, csDhC andcsDXC memory cards. While all speed class

ratings are compatible, GoPro requires using an SD card with Speed Class Rating

10 or higher speed when recording in Pmode, or when using the 0.5 t

Lap setting. GoPro recommends using brand name memory cards or maximum

reliability in high-vibration activities.

t sD cad: t v sD cad:

1. Slide memory card into card slot

with label acing ront o camera.

2. The card will click into place when

ully inserted.

1. Place ngernail against edge omemory card and lightly press

urther into camera.

2. Card will spring out ar enough tobe removed.

Pro

tiP:

Use care when handling memory cards. Avoid liquids, dust and

debris. As a precaution, turn o the camera beore inserting or

removing the card. Check manuacturer guidelines regarding use

in acceptable temperature ranges.


sYsteM reqUireMents

The HERO3 camera is compatible with Microso XP (Service Pack 2) or later

transferrinG files

to trAnsFer ViDeo AnD Photo FiLes to A ComPuter


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and Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later.

WinDoWs mACWindows XP (Service Pack 2 or later)or Vista

Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later

3.2GHz Pentium 4 or aster 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo or aster

DirectX 9.0c or laterMinimum 1GB o system RAM Minimum 1GB o system RAM

Video card with minimum 256MBo RAM

Video card with minimum 128MBo RAM

Pro

tiP:

Want to see your ootage and stills on the big screen? Plug

your HERO3 directly into a TV/HDTV with GoPros Micro HDMI

cable or USB cable (optional accessories).

o a PC:1. Connect the camera to the computer using included USB cable.

2. Press to turn on the camera.

3. Double click My Computer and locate Removable Disk.

4. I Removable Disk is not showing, close My Computer older and

reopen it. The Removable Disk icon should appear.5. Double click Removable Disk icon.

6. Double click DCIM older icon.

7. Double click 100GOPRO icon to view all P andVd les.

8. Copy/move les to the computer or external hard drive.

o a mac:

1. Connect the camera to Mac using included USB cable.

2. Press to turn on the camera.

3. The Mac recognizes the camera as an external hard drive. Double clickicon or external drive to access les.

4. Copy/move les to computer or external hard drive.

imPortAnt tiP For mAC users: When deleting fles rom the memory card,

empty the trash beore removing the memory card or unplugging the camera.

PlaYback

to VieW ViDeos AnD Photos

PlaYback

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Vd and P can be viewed on a TV/HDTV or the LCD Touch BacPac(optional accessory).

PLAYBACK on tV/hDtV

t bw Vd ad P:

1. Plug the camera into a TV/HDTV with a mc hDmi or a usB to a

Cp Cabl (optional accessories).

2. Turn camera on.

3. On your camera press to cycle to . Press .

4. HERO3 displays thumbnail previews o allVd and P on theSD card. P sets taken in C P, PB and tLap display the rst P in a series.

5. While in thumbnail preview use to cycle through thumbnails. Pressto view.

6. Use and to navigate backward and orward to see more mediales on your memory card.

7. Highlight desired le to view and press .

8. Depending on whether you are viewingVd and P, dierent

control options will appear. Use the and buttons to navigate.

n:P B andt Lap fles will display the frstP in the series.

To view allP in a series, use to selectVieW and press .

Playback using the LCD Touc BacPac ollows a similar process/procedure as

described with a ew slight variations.

See the LCD Touch BacPac User Manual or more inormation.

batterY life

ChArGinG BAtterY

batterY life

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The battery icon displayed in the cameras LCD will blink when the battery drops below

10%. I recording is occurring when battery reaches 0%, the camera will save the le

and power oFF.

t cag bay:

1. Connect the camera to a

computer or USB power supply(such as the GoPro Wall Chargeror GoPro Auto Charger).

2. The Red sa idca Lgremains on while the batteryis charging.

3. The Red sa idca Lgwill turn oFF when the battery isully charged.

The battery will charge to 80% in one hour and 100% in two hours when usingGoPros 1000mAh USB-compatible Wall or Auto Charger. Other chargers may

charge at only hal this rate.

No damage will occur to the camera or the battery i used together prior to ull charge.

Spare batteries and additional charging accessories are available at gp.c.

You can charge the cameras battery while recordingVd or taking P. Simply

plug the camera into a GoPro-specic auto, wall or phone charger to charge the

HERO3 camera while recordingVd or P. It is best to use GoPros 1AMP

(1000mAh) Wall or Auto Charger or maximum charging perormance while the

camera is in use. Perormance o non-GoPro chargers cannot be guaranteed.

remoVinG the BAtterY From the CAmerA

The HERO3 battery is designed to have a tight t to maximize reliability in high-

vibration activities.

t v bay:

1. Remove the battery door by placing your thumb in the indentation in the

battery door (on the back o the camera) and sliding it to the le.

2. Allow the door to pop out. Grasp the battery pull-tab and remove rom the camera.

iMPortant warninG MessaGes

miCrosD CArD messAGes

caMera asseMblY

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no sDNo card present. The camera requires a microSD, microSDHC or

microSDXC card to recordVd or take P.

sD FuLL Card is ull. Delete les or swap card.

sD error Camera unable to access card.

FiLe rePAir iCon on the LCDI you see the Fl rpaicon on the LCD screen, yourVd le

was corrupted during recording. Press any button and the camera

will repair the le.

temPerAture WArninG iCon on the LCDThe tpa Wanng icon will appear on the LCD when the

camera has become too hot and needs to cool down. Simply let it sit

and cool beore attempting to use it again. Your camera will not allowitsel to overheatdo not worry, no damage has occurred.

The HERO3 camera housing is waterproo to 197/60m and is constructed opolycarbonate and stainless steel or ultimate durability. The HERO3 has a new improvedlatch closurethat oers one hand open-and-close unctionality and locking.

t plac hero3 caa g:

1. Place camera in housing.

2. Position the backdoor into place.

3. Lit the latch arm into upright position allowing the hinged arm tohang downward.

4. Hook grooved portion o hinged arm to grooved top o the backdoor.

5. Use one nger to push down the latch arm to snap into place.

t v hero3 caa g:

1. Grip the housing with le hand.

2. Using right hand, place thumb to le side o arrow and index nger justbelow latch arm.

3. Pinch ngers together, sliding arrow to the right.

4. Use ngertips to pull upward, allowing latch arm to swing to ullyupright position.

5. Li hinged arm over the housing and remove the HERO3.

To close properly, be sure grooved sections o the latch arm and the backdoorare hooked.

caMera asseMblY

The HERO3 housing comes with two types o backdoorsSkeleton and Waterproo.

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skl Backd Wap Backd

The Skeleton Backdoor (non-waterproo)provides better sound quality by allowingmore sound to reach the camerasmicrophone. It also reduces wind noiseat speeds up to 100mph when mountedon helmets, motorcycles, bikes and otherast-moving vehicles. Use this backdooronly when sand, excessive dirt/dustand water damage is not a risk. Thisbackdoor is also recommended or useinside vehicles.

The Waterproo Backdoor makesthe housing waterproo to 197/60m.Use this door when you need toprotect the camera rom water andother environmental hazards.

Pro

tiP:

Apply RAIN-X or a similar anti-beading solution to the housing lens

to prevent waterspots rom orming when using your camera in rain

or water. When RAIN-X is not available, periodically licking your

lens is a good backup solution. Dunk your camera aer licking.

Trust us, this works.

Your HERO3 camera housing comes with two types o backdoorsWaterproo

and Skeleton (non-waterproo).

t cag backd:

1. Open the backdoor o the housing so that it is hanging downwards.

2. Pull downwards on the backdoor until it snaps ree rom the hinge.3. Line up replacement backdoor into the hinge opening.

4. Push upwards on the backdoor until it clicks into place.

caMera asseMblY

PreVentinG WAter DAmAGe to Your CAmerA

caMera asseMblY

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The rubber seal that lines the camera housing orms a waterproo barrier that

protects your HERO3 in wet and underwater conditions. Keep the camera housings

rubber seal clean; a single hair or grain o sand can cause a leak.

Aer every use in salt water you will need to rinse the outside o the housing

with non-salt water and dry. Not doing this can eventually cause corrosion o the

hinge pin and salt buildup in the seal, which can cause ailure.To clean the seal, rinse in resh water and shake dry (drying with a cloth may

cause lint to compromise the seal). Re-install the seal into the grooves in the

backdoor o the housing.

WArninG: Failure to ollow these steps each time you use yourHERO3 can

result in leaks that may damage or destroy your camera. Your warranty does not

cover water damage resulting rom user error.

To attach your HERO3 camera to a mount, you will need an attachment buckle,

thumb screw or hardware depending on the mount you are using. For more

inormation on mounts, visit gp.c/pp.

AacBckl

tb scw Wag Cpl u

usinG CurVeD or FLAt ADhesiVe mounts

The curved and at adhesive mounts make it easy to attach the camera to curved

and at suraces o helmets, vehicles and gear. With the attachment buckle the

assembled camera housing can be clicked on/oFF the secured adhesive mounts.

Fla Adv m Cvd Adv m

caMera asseMblY

AttAChinG ADhesiVe mounts

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Pro

tiPs:

Apply to clean surace only. Wax, oil, dirt or other debris will

reduce adhesion, which can result in a weak bond and risk o

losing camera should connection ail.

Attach mount in room temperature conditions. Mounts

adhesive will not bond properly i applied in cold or damp

environments to cold or damp suraces, or i the surace is not

room temperature.

Adhesive mounts should only be mounted to smooth suraces;

porous or textured suraces will not enable a proper bond.

When applying mount, rmly press into place and ensure ull

contact over entire surace.

For best results, attach the mount 24 hours prior to use.

See gp.c/pp or more inormation on mounts.

Lckg Plg

Using the HERO3 in high impact sports such as surng or skiing

where signicant impact may occur? Use the special locking

plug which securely locks the attachment buckle ngers into

place--helping prevent accidental housing release rom the mount.

The circular ring ts over the thumbscrew and acts as a leash to

prevent dropping or losing the locking plug.

GoPro is dedicated to providing the best possible

service. To reach the GoPro Customer Support Team,

visit gp.c/pp.


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