USER MANUAL
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1. CAMERA LCD STATUS SCREEN gt The LCD screen displays the following information about HERO3 modes arid settings o Sku 960 60 Q i 01 00 00 1 Camera Modes F0V Field of View 2 Capture Setting Modes not shown 3 Resolution fps Frames Per Second 4 Time Interval Settings not shown 5 Counter 6 Time Storage Files 7 Battery Life NOTE The icons displayed above will vary depending on what mode your camera is in CAMERA ME U FL0W CHART 2 gt L mms CAMERA SETTINGS du A CAPTURE SETTINGS WI FI a B o P seo NEM PO ato MANUAL SET UP Playback only appears in LCD Status Screen if camera is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac optional accessory sold separately 9 CAMERA SOFTWARE UPDATES LS 2 o To get the latest features and best performance from your HERO3 camera make sure you re using the most current camera software To check if software updates are available visit gopro com update hs n USING YOUR BASICS GETTING STARTED 1 Remove camera from housing 2 Remove camera side door and insert a microSD microSDHC or microSDXC card into the card slot A microSD card with a Class 10 speed rating is required USING YOUR BASICS amp Charge the2. 7MP Wide 5MP Medium 24 9 CAMERA SETTINGS gt gt OPTIONS Burst Photo mode captures a series of Photos when the Shutter Se Button is pressed Photos can captured at the following rates 3 photos in 1 second 5 photos in 1 second 10 photos in 1 second Default TIME LAPSE Several time interval options are available for Time Lapse mode including 0 5 1 2 5 10 30 and 60 seconds 25 CAMERA SETTINGS KA CAPTURE SETTINGS MENU Capture Settings allows you to adjust the following advanced capture options 4 T 4 Camera Orientation Spot Meter x Looping Video gt See CAPTURE SETTINGS section for a complete list of capture options 26 2 CAMERA SETTINGS 2 SET UP MENU SET UP The Set Up menu allows you to adjust the following camera settings 4 Default mode at Power Up DEFRULT Button Mode BUTTON d NTSC PAL On Screen Display K Camera Status Lights alt Sound Indicator Month Day Year Time gt See SET UP MENU section for a complete list of set up options 27 CAMERA SETTINGS K WIRELESS CONTROLS The camera s built in Wi Fi allows you to connect to the Wi Fi Remote optional accessory sold separately smartphone tablet via the GoPro App When Wi Fi is ON a Wi Fi status icon will appear on the camera s LCD Status
3. USING YOUR HERO3 GAMERA MODES gt K3 PHOTO w Z To capture a Photo verify the camera is in Photo mode If the Photo icon i on your camera s LCD is not showing press the Power Mode Button e repeatedly until it appears To take a photo Press and release the Shutter Select Button The camera beeps two times and the red Camera Status Lights flash gt See PHOTO modes for instructions on how to change resolution s 15 USING YOUR CAMERA MODES 4 lj BURST PHOTO In Burst Photo mode your camera takes multiple photos in short time intervals 3 photos 1 second 5 photos 1 second and 10 photos 1 second ey To capture a Burst Photo series verify the camera is in Burst Photo mode If the Burst Photo icon E on your camera s LCD screen is not showing press the Power Mode Button repeatedly until it appears To take a Burst Photo series Press the Shutter Select Button The red Camera Status Lights flash and the camera beeps multiple times gt See BURST PHOTO for instructions on how to change the interval settings 16 USING YOUR HERO3 GAMERA MODES 2 TIME LAPSE gt Time Lapse mode captures a series of photos at 0 5 1 2 5 10 30 0760 2 second intervals 4 To capture a Time Lapse series verify the camera is in Time Lapse mode Ifthe Time Lapse icon Cea is not showing on your camera s LCD screen press the Power Mode Button Q9 repeatedl
4. Looping Video ahd White Balance i b gt ic 4 Mounting your Upside Down but wish the files to appear upright when viewing or editing This setting eliminates the need to flip your Video or Photos after recording Camera right side up Default Camera upside down Turn on Spot Meter when filming from within a dark space pointing the camera into a brighter setting such as filming the outdoors from within a car When Spot Meter is set to ON appears in the LCD window OFF Default ON CAPTURE SETTINGS gt gt LOOPING VIDEO Looping Video mode allows you to record a continuously looping video that overwrites itself until you press the Shutter Select Button button to stop it Looping Video options inlcude OFF Default Camera records until memory card is full then overwrites M x video with a new video Camera records for 5 minutes then begins a new video 5 min video progressively overwriting the previous 5 minute video A Camera records for 20 minutes then begins a new video 20 min video h T I progressively overwriting previous 20 minute video Camera records for 60 minutes then begins a new video 60 min video im progressively overwriting the previous 60 minute video 120 min video Camera records for 120 minutes then begins a new video progressively overwriting the prev
5. Screen and the blue Wi Fi Status Lights will blink intermittently When you turn OFF the Wi Fi the Wi Fi Status Lights flash seven times 4 To turn Wi Fi ON OFF Press the Wi Fi On Off Button o to turn Wi Fi ON OFF The most recently used Wi Fi mode will be active when Wi Fi is ON gt See WIRELESS CONTROLS section for a complete list of wireless functions NOTE Your camera cannot connect to the Wi Fi Remote optional accessory sold separately and GoPro App at the same time 28 2 CAMERA SETTINGS 2 gt m i DELETE Delete the last file or all files and format the memory card During del LAST or ALL the Camera Status Lights blink until operation is complete CANCEL Default LAST ALL Formats SD card To delete LAST or ALL 1 Verify the camera is in Settings mode If the Settings icon on your camera s LCD screen is not showing press the Power Mode Button repeatedly until it appears 2 Press the Shutter Select Button to enter Settings menu X 3 Use the Power Mode Button to cycle through Settings to locate the Trash ri 4 Press the Shutter Select Button to enter Delete 5 Use the Power Mode Button 9 to cycle through options 6 Select highlighted option by pressing the Shutter Select Button 7 To exit hold down the Shutter Select Button for two seconds or cycle through to EXIT and press the Shutter Select Button Use caution by sel
6. battery The included lithium ion battery j cimes partially charged To charge connect the included USB cable to catfigra and connect the other end of the cable to a power source such as computer Wall Charger or Auto Charger No damage will occur to the cam ta or battery if used prior to a full charge When camera is OFF and charging Red Camera Status Light will turn ON when camera PRO 5 TIP is charging Red Camera Status Light will turn OFF when charging is complete gt See BATTERY LIFE for more information The HERO3 Silver Edition camera powers up with the following default settings EM Video Resolution 960p60 fps EE Photo Resolution 10MP Lj Burst Photo 10 photos in 1 second Time Lapse 0 5 seconds WiFi OFF PRO Want to change your VIDEO and PHOTO settings TIP gt See SETTINGS menu to make changes 11 2 USING YOUR BASICS power ON Press the Power Mode Button Status Indicator Lights flash three times and the Sound Indicator emits three beeps To power Press and hold the Power Mode Button S The red Status Indicator Lights flash several times and the Sound Indicator emits seven beeps Want to turn your HERO3 into a one button camera that PRO automatically starts recording 5 or VIDE0S once it TIP turns 0N Set the camera to BUTTON mode gt See ONE BUTTON mode
7. Files 47 Playback 48 Battery 50 Important Warning Messages 53 Camera Housing 54 Using the Mounts 58 Customer Support 60 Regulatory Information 60 WEAR IT MOUNT IT LOVE IT Wes FEATURED ACCESSORIES e 2 52 Wrist Housing Oy LCD Touch BacPac I D Standard Housing Rechargeable Battery Battery BacPac m Dual Battery Charger Wi Fi Remote Beo m Protective Lens Covers More accessories available at gopro com The Frame 9 O ang SEE MORE AT GOPRO COM gt L MOUNTS ACCESSORIES 9 Helmet Front Mount Chesty Handlebar Seatpost Surfboard Mounts Pole Mount Floaty Backdoor Head Strap Suction Cup Vented Helmet QuickClip Strap amp es 2 Roll Bar Mount Tripod Mounts Anti Fog Inserts Jaws Flex Clamp Curved Flat Side Mount Camera Tethers Auto Charger Adhesive Mounts HER03 FEATURES 1 Camera Status Lights Red 2 Shutter Select Button 3 LCD Status Screen 4 Wi Fi Status Lights Blue 5 Power Mode Button 9 6 Micro HDMI Port Cable not included 7 MicroSD Card Slot SD card not included 8 Mini USB Port Supports Composite A C cable 3 5mm stereo mic adapter not included k HER03 FEATURES 9 Port 10 Battery Door 11 Wi Fi On Off Button o 12 Audio Alert 13 Microphone 9 9
8. HEROSt SILVER EDITION j j To download this user manual in a different language visit gopro com support Pour t l charger manuel de l utilisateur dans autre langue T rendez vous sur gopro com support Wenn Sie dieses Benutzerhandbuch in einer anderen Sprache herunterladen m chten besuchen Sie gopro com support Per scaricare questo manuale utente in un altra lingua visita gopro com support Para descargar este manual de usuario en otro idioma visite gopro com support Para baixar este manual do usu rio em outro idioma acesse gopro com support CO1 9 a7WVoftss hie LIV ORGS le I 777 ZALT lt TEEL BE PARAS RAW AAAS aS gopro com support TRARA FARRAR RA Tile gopro com support Join the GoPro party at facebook com gopro to see what other GoPro owners are capturing and sharing Share your footage and join the GoPro movement 9 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS Accessories E 4 Mounts Accessories k 5 Features k i 6 Camera LCD Status Screen 8 Camera Menu Flow Chart 9 Camera Software Updates 10 Basics 10 Camera Modes 13 Camera Settings 20 Capture Settings 31 Set Up 35 Wi Fi Wi Fi Remote 43 Connecting to GoPro App 44 Storage microSD Cards 45 System Requirements 46 Transferring
9. Video and Photos while charging the camera s battery 5 Simply plug the camera into a computer any USB charging device using the included USB Cable REMOVING THE BATTERY FR0M THE CAMERA The HERO3 battery is designed to have a tight fit to maximize reliability in high vibration activities To remove the battery 1 Remove the battery door by placing your thumb in the indentation in the battery door on the back of the camera and sliding it to the left 2 Allow the door to pop out Grasp the battery pull tab and remove from the camera 52 9 0 2 IMPORTANT WARNING MESSAGES 0 gt MICROSD CARD MESSAGES NO SD No card present The camera requires a microSD SDHC or microSDXC card to record Video or take Photos k SD FULL Card is full Delete files or swap card SD ERROR Camera unable to access card FILE REPAIR ICON ON THE LCD If you see the File Repair icon on the LCD screen your Video file was corrupted during recording Press any button and the camera will repair the file TEMPERATURE WARNING ICON ON THE LCD i The Temperature Warning icon will appear on the LCD when the camera has become too hot and needs to cool down Simply let it sit and cool before attempting to use it again Your camera will not allow itself to overheat do not worry no damage has occurred 53 CAMERA HOUSING iz ASSEMBLING THE CAMERA HOUSING n To re
10. Video or the viewing screen during playback turn Onscreen Display OSD OFF or ON OFF ON Default 39 SETUP E CAMERAS LIGHTS Keep all four Camera Status Lights active only two active front and back g or turn OFF all lights 4 Default 2 OFF SOUND INDICATOR You can adjust volume or turn OFF the Sound Indicator 100 Default 70 OFF F MANUAL POWER OFF 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 buttons have been pressed MANUAL Default 60sec 120sec 300 sec 40 SETUP MONTH DAY YEAR TIME Set the clock to ensure Video and Photo files are saved with the correct date and time To change Month Day Year Time Verify the camera is in Settings mode If the Settings icon x on your camera s LCD screen is not showing press the Power Mode Button repeatedly until it appears Press the Shutter Select Button to enter the Settings menu Use the Power Mode Button cycle through Settings to locate the Set Up menu 5 ser e Press the Shutter Select Button Q9 to enter the Set Up menu Use the Power Mode Button locate the Month Day Year Time menu Press the Shutter Select Button to enter Month Day Year Time menu Month MM will be hig
11. creen is not showing press the Power Mode Button repeatedly until it appears 2 Press the Shutter Select Button to enter Settings menu 3 Use the Power Mode Button to cycle through the various Settings options 4 Press the Shutter Select Button to select desired option 5 To exit hold down the Shutter Select Button for two seconds or cycle through toEXIT and press the Shutter Select Button PRO If at any time you wish to exit from the Settings menu TIP press and hold the Shutter Select Button 0 for two seconds 20 2 CAMERA SETTINGS o 2 EE VIDEORESOLUTION FPS FOV MODE You can change Resolution fps frames per second and FOV field of gw in the Video mode menu j Once in the Settings menu 1 Press the Shutter Select Button to enter EH 2 Use the Power Mode Button to cycle through options 3 Press the Shutter Select Button to enter desired menu 4 Use the Power Mode Button to cycle through each sub menu option and the Shutter Select Button to select it 5 To change additional options repeat step 4 6 To exit hold down the Shutter Select Button for two seconds or cycle through to EXIT and press the Shutter Select Button to select it 21 CAMERA SETTINGS The HER03 Silver Edition offers the following Video Capture modes Video NTSC PAL Field of View Screen Resoluti Resolution fps
12. d later Microsoft Windows Vista 7 and later gt 2nd generation Intel processor or AMD equivalent 3rd generation Intel Core i7 recommended 4 2GB RAM 4GB or greater recommended Graphics processor comparable to an Intel HD Graphics 3000 nVidia GeForce 600 Series AMD Radeon HD6000 Series or better Want to see your Video and Photos on the big screen PRO Connect your HERO3 directly to your TV HDTV using a TIP Micro HDMI Cable Composite Cable or Combo Cable optional accessories sold separately 46 TRANSEERRING FILES gt AND FILE ES TO A COMPUT E KN Ona PC 1 Connect the camera to the computer using included USB ics Press the Power Mode Button to turn the camera Double click My Computer and locate Removable Disk Doc OM If Removable Disk is not showing close My Computer folder and reopen it The Removable Disk icon should appear Double click Removable Disk icon Double click DCIM folder icon Double click 1 icon to view all Photo and Video files m 8 Copy files to the computer or external hard drive On a Mac 1 Connect the camera to Mac using included USB cable 2 Press the Power Mode Button to turn the camera 3 Icon will appear on desktop Double click the icon to access files 4 Copy files to computer or external hard d
13. e mount 24 hours prior to use gt See gopro com support for more information mounts Locking Plug Using the HERO3 in high impact sports such as surfing or skiing where significant impact may occur Use the special Locking Plug which securely locks the Quick Release Buckle fingers into place helping prevent accidental housing release from the mount The circular ring fits over the thumbscrew and acts as a leash to prevent dropping or losing the locking plug 59 CUSTOMER SUPPORT GoPro is dedicated providing best possible service To reach GoPro Customer Support visit gopro com support REGULATORY INFORMATION To see the complete list of country certifications refer to the WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS document included with this product C
14. ecting ALL the memory card will be TIP formatted deleting every file on your SD card 29 CAMERA SETTINGS EXIT amp r From the EXIT screen press the Shutter Select Button to exit the Settings menu PRO If at any time you wish to exit from the SETTINGS menu TIP press and hold the Shutter Select Button for two seconds 30 CAPTURE SETTINGS To enter the Capture Settings menu 1 Verify the camera is in Settings mode If the Settings icon on yaur camera s LCD screen is not showing press the Power Mode Button repeatedly until it appears 2 Press the Shutter Select Button to enter the Settings menu 3 Use the Power Mode Button Qo to cycle through Settings to locate the Capture Settings menu ez S ries 4 Press the Shutter Select Button to enter Capture Settings 5 Use the Power Mode Button to locate the desired option to change 6 Press the Shutter Select Button to select the desired option 7 Some options have a sub menu Use the Power Mode Button to cycle through the sub menus 8 Press the Shutter Select Button to select a highlighted option 9 To exit hold down the Shutter Select Button 0 for two seconds or cycle through to EXIT and press the Shutter Select Button to select it 31 CAPTURESETTINGS ka 2 You can customize the way your HERO3 camera captures Video and Photos in the Capture Settings menus such as Upside Down
15. eparately to control up to 50 cameras remotely from distances of up to 600 180m The Wi Fi Remote is wearable and waterproof to 10 3m For instructions on pairing and connecting the Wi Fi Remote to the camera please see the Wi Fi Remote User Manual included with the remote Actual results may vary depending on presence of wireless interference 43 CONNECTING APP USING YOUR WITH THE GOPRO APP FREE ty The GoPro App lets you control your camera remotely using smartphone 6r tablet Features include full camera control live preview playback and sharing of select content and more Follow these steps to connect your HERO3 to the GoPro App 1 Download the GoPro App to your smartphone or tablet at the Apple App Store Google Play or Windows Phone marketplace 2 Press the Power Mode Button to power camera ON 3 Press the Wi Fi On Off Button twice then press the Shutter Select Button to enter Wi Fi menu 4 Use the Power Mode Button a to cycle through options press the Shutter Select Button to select GoPro App 5 In your smartphone s or tablet s Wi Fi network settings connect to the camera s Wi Fi network The network name will begin with BOPRO BP followed by a series of letters numbers 6 Enter the password goprohero This is the camera s default password You can customize the password at gopro com update If you ve already customized t
16. era Your warranty does not cover water damage resulting from user error 57 4 USING THE MOUNTS m 2 ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA MOUNTS ty To attach your HERO3 camera to a mount you will need a Quick Release i Buckle thumb screw or hardware depending on the mount you are using k For more information on mounts visit gopro com support 4 Ma T Quick Release Thumb Screw Housing Complete Unit Buckle USING CURVED FLAT ADHESIVE MOUNTS The Curved Flat Adhesive Mounts make it easy to attach the camera to curved and flat surfaces of helmets vehicles and gear Using the Quick Release Buckle the assembled camera housing can be clicked on and off the secured Curved or Flat Adhesive Mounts Flat Adhesive Mount Curved Adhesive Mount 9 USING THE MOUNTS ATTACHING ADHESIVE MOUNTS ty Apply to clean surface only Wax oil dirt or other d bris will reduce adhesion which can result in a weak bond and fisk of losing camera should connection fail k PRO TIPS Attach mount in room temperature conditions Mount s adhesive will not bond properly if applied in cold or damp environments to cold or damp surfaces or if the surface is not room temperature Adhesive mounts should only be mounted to smooth surfaces porous or textured surfaces will not enable a proper bond When applying mount firmly press into place and ensure full contact over entire surface For best results attach th
17. for more information 12 e USING YOUR HERO3 CAMERA MODES Power Mode Button Q The modes will appear in the following order E EM voco Record Video i PHOTO Capture a single Photo Ly BURST PHOTO Capture up to 10 Photos in one second Ce TIME LAPSE Capture a series of Photos at timed intervals Playback Video and Photos Appears only if camera PLAYBACK is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac optional accessory sold separately SETTINGS Adjust camera Settings PRO Use BURST PHOTO to capture fast moving subjects TIP gt See PLAYBACK for more information 13 USING YOUR CAMERA MODES 4 ho To record Video verify the camera is in Video mode If the Video icon li s on your camera s LCD screen is not showing press the Power Mode Button 4 repeatedly until it appears To start recording Press the Shutter Select Button The camera will emit one beep and the red Camera Status Lights will flash while recording To stop recording Press the Shutter Select Button The red Camera Status Lights flash three times and the camera emits three beeps to indicate recording has stopped The HER03 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 gt See VIDEO mode for instructions on how to change resolution settings 14
18. fps F0V 1080p 60 50 Ultra Wide 1920x1080 Medium 16 9 Narrow 1080p 30 25 Ultra Wide 1920x1080 Medium 16 9 Narrow 960p 60 50 Ultra Wide 1280x960 43 960p 30 25 Ultra Wide 1280x960 43 720 120 100 Ultra Wide 1280x720 Medium 16 9 Narrow 720p 60 50 Ultra Wide 1280x720 Medium 16 9 Narrow 720p 30 25 Ultra Wide 1280x720 Medium 16 9 Narrow WVGA 120 100 Ultra Wide 848x480 16 9 WVGA 60 50 Ultra Wide 848x480 16 9 22 2 CAMERA SETTINGS 2 gt k Best Use 1080 60 is great for all shots as high resolution and frame rate yield stunning results Try 1080p30 when shooting with a tripod or for fixed mounted shots 960p Use for body mounted shots Provides the largest viewing area and smooth results for high action capture Use 960p60 when slow motion is desired use 960p30 when shooting in low light conditions 720p Best resolution and frame rate for handheld shots Use 720p120 or 720 60 when slow motion is desired Use 720p30 in low light conditions WVGA For smaller data files this is standard definition resolution Also good when slow motion is desired 23 CAMERA SETTINGS K HA PHOTO RESOLUTION MODES The HERO3 can capture photos at 10MP 7MP and 5MP resolutions change to photo resolution also affects photos captured Photo Burst Photo and Time Lapse modes Photo Field of View Resolution FOV 10MP Wide Default
19. he password enter that password instead of goprohero 7 Open the GoPro App on your smartphone or tablet You will now be able to control the camera with your smartphone or tablet plus view playback and share select content PRO See what your HERO3 sees by viewing it on your smartphone TIP or tablet s screen For device compatibility please see gopro com 44 hes STORAGE MICROSD CARDS Op The HERO3 camera is compatible with 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB and 64GB capacity microSD microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards You must use a microSD card with a Class 10 speed rating GoPro recommends Using brand name memory cards for maximum reliability in high vibration activities 14 insert microSD card To remove microSD card HEROG eros 1 Slide memory card into card slot 1 Place fingernail against edge of with label facing front of camera memory card and lightly press sf ma further into camera 2 The card will click into place when fully inserted 2 Card will spring out far enough to be removed Use care when handling memory cards Avoid liquids dust and PRO debris As a precaution turn off the camera before inserting or TIP removing the card Check manufacturer guidelines regarding use in acceptable temperature ranges 45 2 9 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS gt Minimum system requirements for playback and Wind ws PCs 5 Mac OS X 10 5 an
20. hlighted Press the Shutter Select Button to access the list of months 1 to 12 Use the Power Mode Button to cycle through list until desired selection is highlighted 9 Press the Shutter Select Button to select 10 To advance to the next option press the Shutter Select Button 11 Repeat steps 7 8 and 9 to make selections for day DD year YY hour HH and minutes MM 12 To exit hold down the Shutter Select Button for two seconds or cycle through to EXIT and press the Shutter Select Button NOTE If the battery is removed from the camera for an extended period of time Month Day Year Time will need to be set again wn D gt m 41 SETUP 2 2 EXIT ext From the EXIT screen press the Shutter Select Button to exit the Set Up menu If at anytime you wish to exit from the SET UP menu press and hold the Shutter Select Button for two seconds PRO TIP 42 9 WI FI WI FI REMOTE WIRELESS CONTROLS 9 e The built in Wi Fi allows your HERO3 camera to connect to the Wi Fi Remote optional accessory sold separately or to the GoPro App using a smartphone or tablet To turn Wi Fi ON OFF via the Wi Fi On Off Button Press the Wi Fi On Off Button to turn Wi Fi ON OFF When turning Wi Fi ON the Wi Fi mode will be set to the most recently used mode WI FI REMOTE SOLD SEPARATELY Use the Wi Fi Remote sold s
21. ious 120 minute video Multiple chapter files are written to your memory card PRO This allows for small segments of content to be overwritten during loop recording When viewing on a computer screen TIP you will see separate files for each time segment Use video editing software if you wish to combine files into a longer video 33 CAPTURESETTINGS ka 2 EXIT ext 2 From screen press Shutter Select Button to exit the 4 Capture Settings menu If at anytime you wish to exit from the CAPTURE SETTINGS MENU press and hold the Shutter Select Button for two seconds PRO TIP 34 To enter the Set Up menu 1 Verify the camera is in Settings mode If the Settings icon RN on your camera s LCD screen is not showing press the Power Mode Button repeatedly until it appears 2 Press the Shutter Select Button to enter the Settings menu q w Use the Power Mode Button 9 to cycle through Settings to locate the Set Up menu Th ser UP 4 Press Shutter Select Button to enter Set Up 5 Use the Power Mode Button to locate the desired option to change 6 Press Shutter Select Button to select the desired option 7 To exit hold down Shutter Select Button for two seconds or cycle through to EXIT and press Shutter Select Button to select it 35 SETUP 2 4 DEFAULT UP DEFRLLT You can set the camera s Default
22. mode 1 Power camera ON 2 Press and hold the Shutter Select Button until shows BUTTON in the LCD window 3 Press the Shutter Select Button to enter 4 Use the Power Mode Button to highlight OFF 5 Press the Shutter Select Button to select it 6 To exit hold down the Shutter Select Button for two seconds or cycle through to EXIT and press the Shutter Select Button To stop the capture process VIDEO or TIME LAPSE PRO when in ONE BUTTON press and hold the Shutter Select TIP Button for two seconds You will return to the ONE BUTTON menu where you can turn ONE BUTTON mode OFF NOTE One Button mode is disabled when connected to Wi Fi Remote optional accessory sold separately or GoPro App 38 _ NTSC PAL The NTSC and PAL settings govern Video recording frame rate and when viewing Video on TV HDTV Select NTSC when viewing TV HDTV in North America Select PAL if viewing on a PAL TV HDTV most televisions outside of North America or if viewing on a PAL TV HDTV in any region NTSC Default PAL 1080p 60 fps 1080p 50 fps 1080p 30 fps 1080p 25 fps 960p 60 fps 960p 50 fps 960p 30 fps 960p 25 fps 720p 120 fps 720p 100 fps 720p 60 fps 720p 50 fps 720p 30 fps 720p 25 fps WVGA 120 fps WVGA 100 fps WVGA 60 fps WVGA 50 fps ONSCREEN DISPLAY To display or hide the recording icons and file information on
23. mode of power up to any of the following modes EM VIDEO default Lj BURST PHOTO Q TIME Lapse 36 SET UP ONE BUTTON BUTTON With One Button mode selected the camera automatically begins recordin when powering the camera ON One Button mode can be configured to sta in Video or Time Lapse OFF Default ON To turn One Button mode ON 1 Verify the camera is in Settings mode If the Settings icon on your camera s LCD screen is not showing press Power Mode Button repeatedly until it appears 2 Press the Shutter Select Button to enter the Settings menu x 3 Use the Button to cycle through Settings to locate the Set Up menu h UP 4 Press Shutter Select Button to enter Set Up 5 Use the Power Mode Button to cycle through to locate One Button mode BUTTON 6 Press the Shutter Select Button to enter Button menu 7 Use the Power Mode Button o to cycle through options 8 Press the Shutter Select Button to select a highlighted option 9 To exit hold down the Shutter Select Button for two seconds or cycle through to EXIT and press the Shutter Select Button to select it The next time you power your camera ON it will begin recording in its Default Power Up Mode To stop recording push and hold for two seconds 37 SETUP ONE BUTTON continued ty To exit One Button
24. move camera from housing 1 Lift front of latch up disengage from camera housing m 2 Pivot latch backward and pull up to release backdoor 3 Pull open housing backdoor and remove camera To secure camera in housing 1 Open housing and drop camera into position 2 Close housing backdoor 3 Pivot hinged arm backwards and hook lip of latch into grooved top of housing backdoor 4 Push latch down to snap into place 54 CAMERA HOUSING 2 Your HERO3 camera housing comes with two types of backd ors Skeleton non waterproof and Standard waterproof by Z 7 To 79 Skeleton Backdoor Standard Backdoor The Skeleton Backdoor non waterproof The Standard Backdoor makes the provides better sound quality by allowing housing waterproof to 131 40m more sound to reach the camera s Use this door when you need to microphone It also reduces wind noise protect the camera from water and at speeds up to 100mph when mounted other environmental hazards helmets motorcycles bikes and other fast moving vehicles Use this backdoor only when sand excessive dirt dust and water damage is not a risk This backdoor is also recommended for use inside vehicles Apply Rain X or a similar anti beading solution to the camera PRO housing lens to prevent water spots from forming when using your TIP camera in rain or water When Rain X is not available periodicall
25. ons gt See LCD Touch BacPac User Manual for more information 49 BATTERY MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE To maximize battery life turn Wi Fi OFF To maximize battery life when E shooting longer duration activities turn OFF or detach the LCD Touch BacPacTi amp optional accessory sold separately Extreme cold temperatures may decrease i battery life To maximize battery life in cold conditions keep camera in a warm place prior to use Shooting with Protune mode turned will increase power consumption 50 4 9 a BATTERY CHARGING THE BATTERY L by The battery icon displayed in the camera s LCD will blink when the attery drops below 10 If recording is occurring when battery reaches 0 the carriera will save the file and power OFF i To charge the battery 1 Connect the camera to a computer or USB power supply such as the Wall Charger or Auto Charger 2 The red Status Indicator Light remains while the battery is charging 3 The red Status Indicator Light will turn OFF when the battery is fully charged You can also charge the battery outside the camera using the Dual Battery Charger optional accessory sold separately No damage will occur to the camera or the battery if used prior to full charge Spare batteries and additional charging accessories are available at gopro com 51 BATTERY USING THE CAMERA WHILE CHARGING You can capture
26. rive 47 PLAYBACK k VII VIDEOS AN P 05 a Videos and Photos can be viewed on TV HDTV or the LCD Touch BacPac gt optional accessory sold separately 4 PLAYBACK ON TV HDTV To browse Videos and Photos 1 Plug the camera into a TV HDTV with a Micro HDMI Cable Composite Cable or Combo Cable optional accessories 2 Turn camera ON 3 On your camera press the Power Mode Button to cycle to Playback Press the Shutter Select Button 4 HER03 displays thumbnail previews of all Videos and Photos the SD card Photo sets taken in Continuous Photo Photo Burst and Time Lapse display the first Photo in a series 5 While in thumbnail preview use the Power Mode Button 9 to cycle through thumbnails Press the Shutter Select Button to view 6 Use cC and I to navigate backward and forward to see more media files on your memory card 7 Depending on whether you are viewing Videos or Photos different control options will appear Use the Power Mode Button the Shutter Select Button to navigate NOTE Burst Photo and Time Lapse files will display the first Photo in the series To view all Photos in a series use the Power Mode Button to select View and press the Shutter Select Button 48 2 PLAYBACK PLAYBACK ON LCD TOUCH BACPAC SOLD seu Playback using the LCD Touch BacPac follows a similar process p cedure as described with a few slight variati
27. y licking your lens is a good backup solution Trust us it works 55 0 t e CAMERA HOUSING Ge 9 SWAPPING HOUSING DOORS 2 You can switch the Backdoor of your HERO3 camera to suit your activity shooting conditions change backdoor 1 Open the Backdoor of the housing so that it is hanging downwards 2 Pull downwards on the Backdoor until it snaps free from the hinge 3 Line up replacement Backdoor into the hinge opening 4 Push upwards on the Backdoor until it clicks into place 56 CAMERA HOUSING gt PREVENTING WATER DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA by y The rubber seal that lines the camera housing forms a waterproof Barrier that protects your in wet and underwater conditions Keep the camera housing s rubber seal clean a single hair or grain of sand can cause a leak and damage your camera After every use in salt water rinse the outside of the camera housing with non salt water and dry Not doing this can eventually cause corrosion of the hinge pin and salt buildup in the seal which can cause failure To clean the seal rinse in fresh 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 of the camera housing WARNING Failure to follow these steps each time you use your HERO3 can result in leaks that may damage or destroy your cam
28. y until it appears To take Time Lapse Press the Shutter Select Button Q9 The camera initiates countdown and the red Camera Status Lights flash each time a Photo is taken To stop Time Lapse Press the Shutter Select Button The red Camera Status Lights flash three times and the camera emits three beeps to indicate that Time Lapse has stopped gt See TIME LAPSE for instructions on how to change the interval settings 17 9 USING YOUR CAMERA MODES 4 22 d E The Settings menu allows you to adjust a variety of camera settings including Ck Video Resolution a Photo Resolution Time Lapse Burst Photo ECCI Continuous Photo gt See SETTINGS menu to make changes learn how to navigate menu options and read more details on each setting 18 USING YOUR HERO3 CAMERA MODES C gt 4 by Playback Video and Photos by connecting your HERO3 to a TV requires Micro HDMI Composite or Combo Cable sold separately k You can also playback Video and Photos on the LCD Touch optional accessory sold separately The Playback icon appears only if camera is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac gt See PLAYBACK for more information on viewing your VIDEOS and PHOTOS 19 CAMERA SETTINGS enter Settings menu S 1 Verify the camera is in the Settings mode If the Settings icon x onyour k camera s LCD s
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