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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 HERO3 Features 6. Micro HDMI Port (Cable not included) 7. microSDTM Card Slot (SD card not included) 8. mini-USB Port (Supports Composite A/C cable/3.5mm stereo mic adapter, not included) 9. HERO Port 10. Battery Door 11. Wi-Fi ON/OFF Button 12.
camera lcd status screen camera user interface flow chart The LCD screen displays the following information about HERO3 modes and settings: MODES CAMERA SETTINGS 1. C amera Modes/FOV (Field of View) 2. Capture Setting Modes (not shown) 3. R esolution/FPS (Frames Per Second) SET UP 4. Time Interval Settings: (not shown) 5. Counter 6. Time/Storage/Files 7. Battery Life Note: T he icons displayed above will vary depending on what mode your camera is in.
USING YOUR HERO3: BASICS software UPDATES G oPro 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. CAMERA Default SETTINGS The HERO3 White Edition camera powers up with the following default settings: USING YOUR HERO3: BASICS GETTING STARTED Before using your HERO3 for the first time: 1.
USING YOUR HERO3: Basics POWERING ON AND OFF 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: To power ON: Press and release . The red Status Indicator Lights flash three times and the Sound Indicator emits three beeps. To power OFF: Press for two seconds, then release. The red Status Indicator Lights flash several times and the Sound Indicator emits seven beeps. PRO TIP: PRO TIP: .
USING YOUR HERO3: camera modes Video USING YOUR HERO3: camera modes PHOTO To record Video, verify the camera is in Video mode. If the Video icon on your camera’s LCD screen is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears. To capture a Photo, verify the camera is in Photo mode. If the Photo icon your camera’s LCD is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears. To start recording: Press and release . The camera will emit one beep and the red Status Indicator Lights will flash while recording.
USING YOUR HERO3: camera modes 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 icon on your camera’s LCD screen is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears. To take a Photo Burst series: Press and release . The red Status Indicator Lights flash and the camera beeps multiple times. PRO TIP: Sometimes 30 photos/1 second is too fast.
USING YOUR HERO3: CAMERA modes Settings USING YOUR HERO3: CAMERA MODES playback Video Resolution 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. Photo Resolution ▶See PLAYBACK for more information on viewing your Videos and Photos.
camera settings camera settings Settings Video Resolution/FPS/FOV Modes The HERO3 White Edition offers the following Video Capture modes: To enter the Settings menu: 1. Verify the camera is in the Settings menu. If the Setting icon on your camera’s LCD screen is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears. 2. Press 3. Use 4.
camera settings camera settings TIME LAPSE Several time interval options are available for Time Lapse mode, including 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 and 60 seconds. Looping Video Looping Video mode allows you to record a continuously looping video that button to stop it. Looping Video is overwrites itself until you press the not available if Protune mode is turned ON.
camera settings camera settings SET UP MENU The Set Up menu allows you to adjust the following camera settings: Default mode at Power Up 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. One Button Mode To turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF: NTSC/PAL to turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF. The most recently used Wi-Fi mode will be Press active when Wi-Fi is ON.
camera settings camera settings EXIT 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. From the EXIT screen, press PRO TIP: cancel (Default) last to exit the Settings menu. If at anytime you wish to exit from the CAMERA SETTINGS MENU, press and hold for two seconds. all To delete LAST or ALL: icon on your 1. Verify the camera is in Settings mode.
Set up set up set up default mode at power up You can set the camera’s Default mode at power up to any of the following modes: To enter the Set Up menu: 1. Verify the camera is in Settings mode. If the Settings icon on your camera’s LCD screen is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears. 2. Press 3. Use 4. Press 5. Use 6. Press to enter . to cycle through Settings to locate . to enter Set Up. to locate the desired option to change. to select the desired option. 7.
set up set up ONE BUTTON MODE (continued) One 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) To exit One Button mode: 1. Power camera ON. 2. Press and hold 3. Press ON 4. Use to enter. To turn One Button mode ON: 5. Press 6. To exit, hold down 3. Use 4. Press 5. Use 6. Press 7. Use 8. Press to enter menu. to cycle through Settings to locate PRO TIP: .
set up set up Status Indicator Lights ntsc / pal 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.
set up set up EXIT 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 icon on your camera’s LCD screen is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears. 2. Press 3. Use 4. Press 5. Use to enter From the EXIT screen, press PRO TIP: to exit the Set Up menu. If at anytime you wish to exit from the SET UP MENU, press and hold for two seconds.
Wireless controls WIRELESS CONTROLS wireless controls WIRELESS CONTROLS (Continued) On your Wi-Fi Remote: 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: to turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF. When turning Wi-Fi ON the Wi-Fi mode will Press be 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.
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 recording in Protune mode, or when using the 0.5 Time Lapse setting. GoPro recommends using brand name memory cards for maximum reliability in high-vibration activities. To insert SD card: 1.
playback transferring files TO TRANSFER VIDEO AND PHOTO FILES TO A COMPUTER To VIEW VIDEOS AND PHOTOS On a PC: Videos and Photos can be viewed on a TV/HDTV or the LCD Touch BacPac™ (optional accessory). 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. If “Removable Disk” is not showing, close “My Computer” folder and reopen it. The “Removable Disk” icon should appear. 5.
battery life playback PLAYBACK ON LCD TOUCH BACPAC CHARGING BATTERY Playback using the LCD Touc BacPac follows a similar process/procedure as described with a few slight variations. 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. ▶See the LCD Touch BacPac User Manual for more information. To charge the battery: 1.
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 1AMP (1000mAh) Wall or Auto Charger for maximum charging performance while the camera is in use. Performance of non-GoPro chargers cannot be guaranteed.
camera assembly camera assembly ASSEMBLING THE CAMERA The HERO3 housing comes with two types of backdoors—Skeleton and Waterproof. 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.
camera assembly camera assembly Swapping housing doors Preventing Water Damage to Your Camera Your HERO3 camera housing comes with two types of backdoors—Waterproof and Skeleton (non-waterproof). 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.
camera assembly camera assembly ATTACHING ADHESIVE MOUNTS 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. 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.
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