GoPro Hero 3 White Edition 130-01529-000 User's Manual
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1. 5 To exit hold down O for two seconds or cycle through to E XIT and press 8 PRO If at any time you wish to exit from the SETTINGS menu press TIP and hold O for two seconds 20 CAMERA SETTINGS VIDEO RESOLUTION FPS FOV MODES The HERO3 White Edition offers the following Video Capture modes Video NTSC PAL Fieldof Screen Best Use Resolution fps fps View FOV Resolution 1080p 30fps 25fps Medium 1920x1080 Use this mode when 16 9 camera is mounted on a vehicle tripod or other stable object 960p 30fps 25fps UltraWide 1280x960 High quality 4 3 video 43 Good when shooting in low light conditions Use for body mounted shots 720p 60fps 50fps UltraWide 1280x720 Best resolution frame 16 9 rate for handheld shots and when slow motion is desired 720p 30fps 25fps UltraWide 1280x720 Best resolution for 16 9 handheld shots and low light conditions Choose this mode when camera is mounted on vehicle tripod or other stable object WVGA 60fps 50fps UltraWide 848x480 Good when standard definition is acceptable CAMERA SETTINGS CH TIME LAPSE Several time interval options are available for Time Lapse mode including 0 5 1 2 5 10 30 and 60 seconds 44 EON Mounting your HERO3 Upside Down but wish the files to appear upright when viewing or editing This setting eliminates the NEEDto flip your video or photos after recording Camera right side up Default Camera upside do2. aTe eT a on Bea HERO B i i Join the GoPro party at facebook com gopro to see what other GoPro owners are capturing and sharing Share your footage and be a part of the GoPro movement TABLE OF CONTENTS Accessories Mounts Accessories HERO3 Features Camera LCD Status Screen Camera User Interface Flow Chart Software Updates Basics Camera Modes Camera Settings Delete Set Up Wireless Controls Storage SD Cards System Requirements Transferring Files Playback Battery Life Important Warning Messages Camera Assembly Customer Support o Onn A 10 13 20 26 28 36 38 39 40 41 43 45 46 52 WEAR IT MOUNT IT LOVE IT PREMIUM ACCESSORIES LCD Touch BacPac Battery BacPac Wi Fi Remote The Frame Mount HERO3 accessory HERO3 ACCESSORIES amp Wrist Housing Replacement Housing Rechargeable Li lon Battery Lens Replacement Kit Caps Doors 32GB 16GB microSD More HERO3 accessories available at gopro com SEE MORE AT gopro com MOUNTS ACCESSORIES a Y Helmet Front Mount AA Floaty Backdoor aa S Roll Bar Mount Curved Flat Adhesive Mounts Chest Mount Harness Head Strap Tripod Mount Side Mount f e Handlebar Seatpost Pole Mount Surfboard Mounts Suction Cup Mount Vented Helmet Strap P EF F fe 4S A E gt Anti Fog Inserts Grab Bag of Mounts ase ec Da Wi Fi Remo
3. 48 CAMERA ASSEMBLY PREVENTING WATER DAMAGE TO YOUR CAMERA The rubber seal that lines the camera housing forms a waterproof barrier that protects your HERO3 in wet and underwater conditions Keep the camera housing s rubber seal clean a single hair or grain of sand can cause a leak After every use in salt water you will need to rinse the outside of the 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 housing WARNING Failure to follow these steps each time you use your HERO3 can result in leaks that may damage or destroy your camera Your warranty does not cover water damage resulting from user error 49 CAMERA ASSEMBLY ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA TO MOUNTS To attach your HERO3 camera to a mount you will need an attachment buckle thumb screw or other hardware depending on the mount you are using For more information on mounts visit gopro com support Attachment Thumb Screw Waterhousing Complete Unit Buckle USING CURVED OR FLAT ADHESIVE MOUNTS The curved and flat adhesive mounts make it easy to attach the camera to curved and flat surfaces of helmets vehicles and gear With the attachment buckle the assembled camera housing can be click
4. 30fps 960p 25fps 720p 60fps 720p 50fps 720p 30fps 720p 25fps WVGA 60fps WVGA 50fps ONSCREEN DISPLAY To display or hide the recording icons and file information on video or the viewing screen during playback turn Onscreen Display OSD OFF or ON OFF ON Default 32 SET UP 3eC eo STATUS INDICATOR LIGHTS Keep all four Status Indicator Lights active only two active front and back 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 ee 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 33 SET UP Hii MONTH DAY YEAR TIME Set the HERO3 clock to ensure Video and Photo files are saved with the correct date and time To change Month Day Year Time 1 Verify the camera is in Settings mode If the Settings xy icon on your camera s LCD screen is not showing press CO repeatedly until it appears Press O to enter y menu 5 i io Use to cycle through Settings to locate Rend Press O to enter Set Up Use to locate Press 8 to enter Month Day Year Time sub menu Month MM will be highlighted 7 Press O to access the list o
5. 46 CAMERA ASSEMBLY The HERO3 housing comes with two types of backdoors Skeleton and Standard Skeleton Backdoor Standard Backdoor The Skeleton Backdoor non waterproof The Standard Backdoor makes the provides better sound quality by allowing housing waterproof to 197 60m 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 on 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 housing lens to prevent waterspots from forming 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 after licking Trust us this works PRO TIP 47 CAMERA ASSEMBLY SWAPPING HOUSING DOORS Your HERO3 camera housing comes with two types of backdoors Standard and Skeleton non waterproof To change backdoor f ni 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
6. Controls 5 OFF Press O again to enter the sub menu Use to select Wi Fi RC Press O to select it 10 Use to select CURRENT or NEW 11 Press O to select desired option 36 You will see w ONaA ar wD WIRELESS CONTROLS WIRELESS CONTROLS CONTINUED On your Wi Fi Remote 1 Press a to turn ON the GoPro Wi Fi Remote 2 While holding O press and release ea 3 Once you see YK you can release O 4 A check will appear once the Wi Fi Remote and camera have successfully paired The Wi Fi Remote s 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 full camera control of all settings live video preview to your smartphone or tablet for easy shot framing and more The GoPro App is available for free at the Apple App Store and is coming soon to Google Play PRO Before you hit 8 see what your HERO3 camera sees by TIP viewing it on your smartphone or tablet s screen gt See gopro com for more information 37 STORAGE MICROSD CARDS The HERO3 camera is compatible with 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB and 64GB capacity microSD microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards While all speed class ratings are compatible GoPro requires using an SD card with Speed Class Rating 10 or higher speed when using the 0 5 Time Lapse setting GoPro recommends using brand na
7. on your camera s LCD screen press repeatedly until it appears To take Time Lapse Press and release O The camera initiates countdown and the red Status Indicator Lights flash each time a Photo is taken To stop Time Lapse Press and release O The red Status Indicator 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 USING YOUR HERO3 CAMERA MODES SETTINGS The Settings menu allows you to adjust a variety of camera settings including Ck Video Resolution QO Photo Resolution Ch Time Lapse Gy Photo Burst e and more 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 gt PLAYBACK You can playback your GoPro Photos and Videos on a TV HDTV or with the LCD Touch BacPac optional accessory Playback appears as a camera mode when camera is powered ON and plugged into a TV HDTV gt See PLAYBACK for more information on viewing your VIDEOS and PHOTOS 19 CAMERA SETTINGS SETTINGS To enter the Settings menu 1 Verify the camera is in the Settings menu If the Setting yx icon on your camera s LCD screen is not showing press repeatedly until it appears 2 Press O to enter X menu 3 Use 9 to cycle through the various Settings options 4 Press O to select desired option
8. this rate No damage will occur to the camera or the battery if used together prior to full charge Spare batteries and additional charging accessories are available at gopro com 43 BATTERY LIFE USING THE CAMERA WHILE CHARGING You can charge the camera s battery while recording Video or taking Photos Simply plug the camera into a GoPro specific auto wall or phone charger to charge the HERO3 camera while recording Video or Photos It is best to use GoPro s AMP 1000mAh Wall or Auto Charger for maximum charging performance while the camera is in use Performance of non GoPro chargers cannot be guaranteed REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM 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 44 IMPORTANT WARNING MESSAGES MICROSD CARD MESSAGES NO SD No card present The camera requires a microSD microSDHC or microSDXC card to record Video or take Photos SD FULL Card is full Delete files or swap card SD ERROR Camera unable to access card FILE REPAIR ICON ON THE LCD g If you see the File Repair icon on the LCD screen your Video file was corrupted during recordin
9. 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 4or higher cards are recommended When using 0 5 second Time Lapse a Speed Class Rating 10 is required Place battery into the camera 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 TIP Status Indicator Lights are ON when charging Status Indicator Lights are OFF when charging is complete gt See BATTERY LIFE for more information 10 USING YOUR HERO3 BASICS CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS The HERO3 White Edition camera powers up with the following default settings EAM Video Resolution 1080p30fps EF Photo Resolution 5 Megapixels MP CQ Photo Burst 3 photos in 1 second Ca Time Lapse 0 5 seconds T WiFi OFF PRO Want to change your VIDEO and PHOTO settings TIP gt See SETTINGS menu to make changes 11 USING YOUR HERO3 BASICS POWERING ON AND OFF To power ON Press and release a The red Status Indicator Lights flash three times and the So
10. A SETTINGS zh SET UP MENU uP The Set Up menu allows you to adjust the following camera settings amp Default mode at Power Up DEFAULT One Button Mode BUTTON NTSC PAL On Screen Display Ku Status Indicator Lights J Sound Indicator Month Day Year Time gt See SET UP menu section for a complete list of set up options 24 CAMERA SETTINGS ale WIRELESS CONTROLS The HERO3 camera s built in Wi Fi allows you to connect to the Wi Fi Remote or smartphone tablet via the GoPro App When Wi Fi is ON your Wi Fi Status Indicator Light will blink blue To turn Wi Fi ON OFF Press 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 25 CAMERA SETTINGS DELETE Delete the last file or all files and format the memory card During delete LAST or ALL the Status Indicator Lights blink until operation is complete CANCEL Default LAST ALL To delete LAST or ALL 1 Verify the camera is in Settings mode If the Settings A icon on your camera s LCD screen is not showing press repeatedly until it appears 2 Press O to enter Settings menu 3 Use to cycle through Settings to locate 4 Press 8 to enter Delete 5 Use CO to cycle through options 6 Select highlighted option by pressing 8 7 To exit hold down O for two seconds or cycle through
11. USB cable 2 Press CO to turn ON the camera 3 Double click My Computer and locate Removable Disk 4 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 100GOPRO icon to view all Photo and Video files NO wo 8 Copy move files to the computer or external hard drive On a Mac 1 Connect the camera to Mac using included USB cable 2 Press CO to turn ON the camera 3 The Mac recognizes the camera as an external hard drive Double click icon for external drive to access files 4 Copy move files to computer or external hard drive IMPORTANT TIP FOR MAC USERS When deleting files from the memory card empty the trash before removing the memory card or unplugging the camera 40 PLAYBACK TO VIEW VIDEOS AND PHOTOS Videos and Photos can be viewed on a TV HDTV or the LCD Touch BacPac optional accessory PLAYBACK ON TV HDTV To browse Videos and Photos 1 Plug the camera into a TV HDTV with a Micro HDMI or a mini USB to a Composite Cable optional accessories 2 Turn camera ON 3 On your camera press a to cycle to CG Press O 4 HERO3 displays thumbnail previews of all Videos and Photos on the SD card Photo sets taken in Photo Burst and Time Lapse display the first Photo in a series 5 While in thum
12. bnail preview use CO to cycle through thumbnails Press O to view 6 Use 4 and to navigate backward and forward to see more media files on your memory card 7 Highlight desired file to view and press 8 8 Depending on whether you are viewing Videos or Photos different control options will appear Use the and O buttons to navigate Note Photo Burst and Time Lapse files will display the first Photo in the series To view all Photos in a series use to select VIEW and press O 41 PLAYBACK PLAYBACK ON LCD TOUCH BACPAC Playback using the LCD Touch BacPac follows a similar process procedure as described with a few slight variations gt See the LCD Touch BacPac User Manual for more information 42 BATTERY LIFE CHARGING BATTERY The battery icon displayed in the camera s LCD will blink when the battery drops below 10 If recording is occurring when battery reaches 0 the camera will save the file and power OFF To charge the battery 1 Connect the camera to a computer or USB power supply such as the GoPro Wall Charger or GoPro Auto Charger 2 The red Status Indicator Light remains ON while the battery is charging 3 The red Status Indicator Light will turn OFF when the battery is D IE fully charged Ww up The battery will charge to 80 in one hour and 100 in two hours when using GoPro s 1000mAh USB compatible Wall or Auto Charger Other chargers may charge at only half
13. ed ON OFF the secured adhesive mounts Flat Adhesive Mount Curved Adhesive Mount 50 CAMERA ASSEMBLY ATTACHING ADHESIVE MOUNTS PRO TIPS Apply to clean surface only Wax oil dirt or other debris will reduce adhesion which can result in a weak bond and risk of losing camera should connection fail 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 the mount a minimum of 24 hours prior to use gt See gopro com support for more information on 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 attachment 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 51 CUSTOMER SUPPORT GoPro is dedicated to providing the best possible service To reach the GoPro Customer Support Team visit gopro com support 52
14. f months 1 to 12 an ao RF wn 8 Use to cycle through list until desired selection is highlighted 9 Press O to select 10 To advance to the next option press 8 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 O for two seconds or cycle through to EXIT and press amp Note f the battery is removed from the camera for an extended period of time Month Day Year Time will need to be set again 34 SET UP EXIT x From the EXIT screen press 8 to exit the Set Up menu PRO If at any time you wish to exit from the SET UP menu press TIP and hold O for two seconds 35 WIRELESS CONTROLS WIRELESS CONTROLS The built in Wi Fi allows your HERO3 camera to connect to the Wi Fi Remote and smartphone tablet via the GoPro App To turn Wi Fi ON OFF via the Wi Fi button Press o and hold until blue lights flash When turning Wi Fi ON the Wi Fi mode will be set to the most recently used mode USING HERO3 WITH THE WI FI REMOTE OPTIONAL ACCESSORY Connect your HERO3 with the Wi Fi Remote to control your camera remotely The Wi Fi Remote can control up to 50 cameras at a time at distances of up to 600 180m in optimal conditions 1 Power ON the HERO3 and turn Wi Fi ON Press to cycle through to the Settings menu Press 8 to enter ata eS Use to cycle through to locate aaae Press O to enter Wireless
15. g 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 45 CAMERA ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING THE CAMERA The HERO3 camera housing is waterproof to 197 60m and is constructed of polycarbonate and stainless steel for ultimate durability The HERO3 has a new improved latch closure that offers one hand open and close functionality and locking To place the HERO3 camera into the housing 1 Place camera in housing 2 Position the backdoor into place 3 Lift the latch arm into upright position allowing the hinged arm to hang downward 4 Hook grooved portion of hinged arm to grooved top of the backdoor 5 Use one finger to push down the latch arm to snap into place To remove the HERO3 camera from the housing 1 Grip the housing with left hand 2 Using right hand place thumb to left side of arrow and index finger just below latch arm 3 Pinch fingers together sliding arrow to the right 4 Use fingertips to pull upward allowing latch arm to swing to fully upright position 5 Lift hinged arm over the housing and remove the HERO3 To close properly be sure grooved sections of the latch arm and the backdoor are hooked
16. me memory cards for maximum reliability in high vibration activities To insert SD card To remove SD card ay an O O HEROS oom 1 Slide memory card into card slot 1 Place fingernail against edge of with label facing front of camera memory card and lightly press 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 38 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS The HERO3 camera is compatible with Microsoft XP Service Pack 2 or later and Mac OS X 10 4 11 or later WINDOWS MAC Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later or Vista Mac OS X 10 4 11 or later 3 2GHz Pentium 4 or faster 2 0GHz Intel Core Duo or faster DirectX 9 0c or later Minimum 1GB of system RAM Minimum 1GB of system RAM Video card with minimum 256MB of RAM Video card with minimum 128MB of RAM PRO TIP Want to see your footage and stills on the big screen Plug your HERO3 directly into a TV H DTV with GoPro s Micro HDMI cable or USB cable optional accessories 39 TRANSFERRING FILES TO TRANSFER VIDEO AND PHOTO FILES TO A COMPUTER ON APC 1 Connect the camera to the computer using included
17. ops 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 USING YOUR HERO3 CAMERA MODES PHOTO To capture a Photo verify the camera is in Photo mode If the Photo a icon on your camera s LCD is not showing press repeatedly until it appears To take a photo Press and release 8 The camera beeps two times and the red Status Indicator Lights flash gt See PHOTO modes for instructions on how to change resolution settings and other PHOTO features 15 USING YOUR HERO3 CAMERA MODES CJ PHOTO BURST In Photo Burst mode your camera takes multiple photos in short time intervals 3 photos 1 second To capture a Photo Burst series verify the camera is in Photo Burst mode If the Photo Burst Gy icon on your camera s LCD screen is not showing press repeatedly until it appears To take a Photo Burst series Press and release 8 The red Status Indicator Lights flash and the camera beeps multiple times 16 USING YOUR HERO3 CAMERA MODES CH TIME LAPSE Time Lapse mode captures a series of 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 Time Lapse series verify the camera is in Time Lapse mode If the Time Lapse Cea icon is not showing
18. s 2 Press O to enter A menu aq 3 Use to cycle through Settings to locate t r 4 Press O to enter Set Up 5 6 7 8 Use to cycle through to locate Ae UTTON Press O to enter One Button menu Use to cycle through options Press 8 to select a highlighted option o exit hold down 8 for two seconds or cycle through to EXIT and press O 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 30 SET UP ONE BUTTON MODE continued To exit One Button mode 1 Power camera ON 2 Press and hold 8 until OF shows in the LCD window 3 Press 8 to enter 4 Use Ow highlight OFF 5 Press 8 to select 6 To exit hold down O for two seconds or cycle through to EXIT and press O To stop the capture process VIDEO or TIME LAPSE when in PRO ONE BUTTON press and hold 8 for two seconds You will TIP 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 or GoPro App 31 The NTSC and PAL settings govern Video recording frame rate and playback when viewing Video on a TV HDTV Select NTSC when viewing a 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 30fps 1080p 25fps 960p
19. te Camera Tethers Mounting Kit HERO3 FEATURES 1 Status Indicator Lights Red 6 Micro HDMI Port Cable not included 2 SHUTTER SELECT Button 7 microSD Card Slot 3 LCD Status Screen SD card not included 4 Wi Fi Indicator Light Blue 8 mini USB Port Supports Composite A V S POWER MODEBUHSAN cable 3 5mm stereo mic adapter not included HERO3 FEATURES 9 HERO Port 10 Battery Door 11 Wi Fi ON OFF Button 12 Audio Alert CAMERA LCD STATUS SCREEN The LCD screen displays the following information about HERO3 modes and settings 1 Camera Modes FOV 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 USER INTERFACE FLOW CHART SOBER MODES letele CAMERA SETTINGS L oe EXIT aC BY bl MANUAL EXIT WI FI Note Playback only appears if Playback is activated SOFTWARE UPDATES GoPro releases 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
20. to EXIT and press 8 PRO Use caution by selecting ALL the memory card will be TIP formatted deleting every file on your SD card 26 CAMERA SETTINGS EXIT x From the EXIT screen press 8 to exit the Settings menu PRO If at any time you wish to exit from the SETTINGS menu press TIP and hold O for two seconds 27 SET UP SET UP To enter the Set Up menu 28 1 Verify the camera is in Settings mode If the Settings y icon on your camera s LCD screen is not showing press CO repeatedly until it appears 2 Press 8 to enter A 3 Use o to cycle through Settings to locate 4 Press O to enter Set Up 5 Use to locate the desired option to change 6 Press O to select the desired option 7 To exit hold down O for two seconds or cycle through to EX T and press 3 SET UP DEFAULT MODE AT POWER UP DEFAULT You can set the camera s Default mode at power up to any of the following modes factory default cx A E cn 29 SET UP oneBuTt BUTTON With One Button mode selected the camera automatically begins recording when powering the camera ON One Button mode can be configured to start in Video or Time Lapse OFF Default ON To turn One Button mode ON 9 Verify the camera is in Settings mode If the Settings xy icon on your camera s LCD screen is not showing press repeatedly until it appear
21. und Indicator emits three beeps To power OFF Press CO for two seconds then release 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 PHOTOS or VIDEOS once it TIP turns ON Set the camera to ONE BUTTON mode gt See ONE BUTTON mode for more information 12 USING YOUR HERO3 CAMERA MODES OVERVIEW The HERO3 features several camera modes To cycle through the modes press The modes will appear in the following order CK voeo Record Video o PHOTO Capture single Photo Gy PHOTO BURST Capture Burst photos Cea TIME LAPSE Capture Time Lapse photos Appears only if the camera is plugged into a TV HDTV ee ee composite cable PRO Use PHOTO BURST to capture fast moving subjects TIP gt See PLAYBACK for more information 13 USING YOUR HERO3 CAMERA MODES AK VIDEO To record Video verify the camera is in Video mode If the Video Ck icon on your camera s LCD screen is not showing press CO repeatedly until it appears To start recording Press and release O The camera will emit one beep and the red Status Indicator Lights will flash while recording To stop recording Press and release The red Status Indicator Lights flash three times and the camera emits three beeps to indicate recording has stopped The HERO3 automatically st
22. wn Le SPOT METER 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 CAMERA SETTINGS LOOPING VIDEO Looping Video mode allows you to record a continuously looping video that overwrites itself until you press the O button to stop it Looping Video options inlcude OFF Default Max video Camera records until memory card is full then overwrites with a new video OR Camera records for 5 minutes then begins a new video 5 min video pe i A progressively overwriting the previous 5 minute video 20 min video Camera records for 20 minutes then begins a new video progressively overwriting the previous 20 minute video 0 min video Camera records for 60 minutes then begins a new video progressively overwriting the previous 60 minute video 120 min video Camera records for 120 minutes then begins a new video progressively overwriting the previous 120 minute video Multiple chapter files are written to your memory card This PRO allows for small segments of content to be overwritten during TIP loop recording When viewing on a computer screen you will see separate files for each time segment Use video editing software if you wish to combine files into a longer video 23 CAMER
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