V 4 (MB) September 4 HERO3 Silver Edition TITLE PAGE HERO3 | User Manual + Warranty Info PROMO PAGE Join the GoPro party at facebook.com/gopro to see what other GoPro owners are capturing. Share your footage and be a part of the GoPro TABLE OF CONTENTS [CREATE ToC ONCE CONTENT FINAL] ACCESSORY PAGES [CREATE ONCE CONTENT FINAL] HERO3 1. LED Indicator Lights (Red1) 2. Shutter/Select Button [S graphic] 3. LCD Status Screen 4. Wi-Fi Indicator Light (Blue2) [W graphic] 5. HDMI Port (cable not included) 6.
USING YOUR HERO3: BASICS GETTING STARTED >>camera image with memory card inserted/battery being placed into camera 1. Insert microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC into card slot with label facing forward, narrowest part of card first. Speed Class 4 or higher rating recommended. 2. Place battery into camera. 3. Charge battery. Included lithium-ion battery comes partially charged. Connect included USB cable to camera; connect other end of cable to power source such as computer, GoPro wall or auto charger.
USING YOUR HERO3: CAMERA MODES OVERVIEW The HERO3 features several camera operation modes. Most modes may be changed in the Settings menu. Video Photo Photo Burst Time Lapse Settings Playback5 micro-HDMI cable) Record video Capture single photo Capture up to 10 photos in 1 second3 Capture 1 photo every 0.5 seconds4 Change camera settings View photos and videos on LCD Touch, TV/HDTV (via > See ENTERING SETTINGS MENU for more information. RECORDING VIDEO [video icon] Verify camera is in Video mode.
PRO TIP: Activate One Button mode to have camera automatically begin recording when powered ON. To halt recording and keep camera on, press and hold [S] for two seconds. To halt recording and turn camera off, press and hold [mode] for two seconds. >See One Button mode for more information. TAKING A PHOTO [photo icon] Verify camera is in Photo mode. If it is not showing, press [mode] repeatedly until it appears. The default photo size is 11 MP Wide.
The LCD screen display [time lapse icon], FOV, photo resolution size (MP), the Time Lapse setting, number of photos stored on the memory card, number of photos that can be taken before full, and battery capacity. To take Time Lapse photos: Press and release[S]. The camera will initiate countdown and red LED Indicator Lights will flash each time a photo is taken. To stop Time Lapse photos: Press and release [S].
With Protune mode activated, the following video resolutions are available: Resolution/FPS 1080p/30T 1080/24T 960p/48T 960p/30T 720p/60T Field of View Screen Resolution Bitrate Ultra Wide 1920x1080 Professional Ultra Wide 1920x1080 Professional Ultra Wide 1280x960 Professional Ultra Wide 1280x960 Professional Ultra Wide 1280x720 Professional Best Use Highest quality, best for professional video editing Highest quality, best for professional video editing Highest quality, best for profess
[settings icon] To change Photo resolution, verify camera is in Settings menu. If not showing, press [mode] repeatedly until it appears: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press [S] to enter [settings icon] menu. Use [mode] to cycle through Settings menu to locate [photo icon]. Press [S] to enter Photo menu. Use [mode] to cycle through options. Press [S] to select highlighted option. To exit after making selection, use [mode] to cycle to [EXIT]. Press [S].
[settings icon] To change Time Lapse mode, verify camera is in Settings menu. If not showing, press [mode] repeatedly until it appears: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press [S] to enter [settings icon] menu. Use [mode] to cycle through Settings menu to locate [Time Lapse icon]. Press [S] to enter Time Lapse menu. Use [mode] to cycle through options. Press [S] to select highlighted option. Use [mode] to cycle through sub-menu options VIDEO and STILLS; press [S] to select highlighted. 7.
[settings icon] To change Camera Orientation, verify camera is in Settings menu. If not showing, press [mode] repeatedly until it appears: 1. Press [S] to enter [settings icon] menu. 2. Use [mode] to cycle through Settings menu to locate [Capture Settings icon]. 3. Press [S] to enter Capture Settings. 4. Use [mode] to locate [camera orientation up down icon]. 5. Press [S] to enter Camera Orientation sub-menu. 6. Use [mode] to cycle through options. 7. Select highlighted by pressing [S]. 8.
VIDEO LOOPING [video looping icon] Not certain when desired action will happen, but want to be sure it’s captured on video? Set camera to Video Looping to continuously “record and over-write” until [S] is pressed. Off (default) Max Camera records until memory card is full, then over-writes with new video. * 5 min Camera records for 5 minutes, then over-writes and begins a new video. 20 min Camera records for 20 minutes, then over-writes and begins a new video.
> See Protune for more information. Protune - NTSC 1080p/30T default 1080p/24T 960p/48T 960p/30T 720p/60T Protune – PAL 1080p/25T default 1080p/24T 960p/50T 960p25T 720p/50T [settings icon] To turn Protune ON, verify camera is in Settings menu. If it is not showing, press [mode] repeatedly until it appears: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Press [S] to enter the Settings menu. Use [mode] to cycle through the Settings menu to locate Capture Settings. Press [S] to enter Capture Settings sub-menu.
[settings icon] To adjust White Balance, verify camera is in Settings menu. If not showing, press [mode] repeatedly until it appears: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Press [S] to enter [settings icon] menu. Use [mode] to cycle through Settings to locate [Capture Settings icon]. Press [S] to enter Capture Settings. Use [mode] to locate [WB icon]. Press [S] to enter White Balance sub-menu. Use [mode] to cycle through options. Select highlighted option by pressing [S].
The option LAST configures camera to start up in mode active when camera was last powered OFF. ONE BUTTON [one button icon] With One Button mode selected, the camera automatically begins recording video as soon as powered ON. [settings icon] To change One Button mode, verify camera is in Settings mode. If it is not showing, press [mode] repeatedly until it appears: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Press [S] to enter [settings icon] menu. Use [mode] to cycle through the Settings to locate [Set Up].
PAL 1080p/25 1080p/24 960p/50 960p/25 720p/50 720p/25 WVGA/120 ONSCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) [OSD icon] To display or hide recording icons and file information on a video or viewing screen during playback, turn Onscreen Display to ON or OFF. [settings icon] To change Onscreen Display, verify camera is in Settings menu. If it is not showing, press [mode] repeatedly until it appears: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Press [S] to enter [settings icon] menu. Use [mode] to cycle through the Settings to locate [Set Up].
CAMERA SOUND [sound icon] Adjust the volume or turn off the camera Sound Indicator. 100% (default) 70% OFF [settings icon] To change CAMERA SOUND, verify that the camera is in Settings menu. If it is not showing, press [mode] repeatedly until it appears: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Press [S] to enter [settings icon] menu. Use [mode] to cycle through the Settings to locate [Set Up]. Press [S] to enter Set Up. Use [mode] to cycle through locate [sound icon]. Press [S] to enter Camera Sound sub-menu.
SETTING DATE AND TIME [date icon] Set the camera’s clock to ensure that video and photo files are saved with correct date/time. [settings icon] To change Date/Time/Month, verify camera is in Settings menu. If it is not showing, press [mode] repeatedly until it appears: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Press [S] to enter [settings icon] menu. Use [mode] to cycle through the Settings to locate [Set Up]. Press [S] to enter Set Up. Use [mode] to locate [date icon].
COMPUTER 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 requirements: Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) or Vista 3.2 GHz Pentium 4 or faster Direct X 9.0c or later At least 1GB of system RAM Video card with at least 256MB of RAM Mac Requirements: Mac OS X v10.4.11 or later 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo or faster At least 1GB of system RAM Video card with at least 128MB of RAM TRANSFERRING FILES PC: 1.
VIEW VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON TV/HDTV [playback icon] Connect HERO3 to TV/HDTV using accessory cable such as microHDMI cable or mini-USB-to-composite cable (not included). Once connected: With the camera powered ON, navigate to Playback using [mode]. Press [S] to enter the Playback menu. The HERO3 will display thumbnail previews of all videos and photos on the card. Photo sets taken in Burst Mode or Time Lapse will display the first photo in the series as thumbnail for entire set.
To REWIND or FAST FORWARD, highlight the icon with [mode] then press and hold [S]. Release [S] when you want to return to regular playback. To play video in slow motion, highlight [ICON NAME] and press [S]. While the video is paused, you can use [mode] to cycle throughthe icons for the NEXT file on the microSD card, the PREVIOUS file, [SLOW ICON NAME] or RETURN TO THUMBNAILS. Press [S] to select the highlighted option.
BATTERY A fully charged HERO3 battery provides approximately two hours of video recording time at 720p-60fps. If using the HERO3 with LCD BacPac, the battery provides approximately XX hours of video recording time at 720p-60fps. The LCD displays the battery meter in every camera mode. CHARGING BATTERY The battery icon as displayed in the LCD will blink when battery drops below xx%. If recording is occurring when the battery reaches xx%, the camera will save the file and turn off. To charge battery: 1.
IMPORTANT WARNING MESSAGES Camera Operation Messages BUSY OTHER Temperature Warning The temperature warning icon will appear on the LCD when the camera becomes too hot and needs to cool. Allow camera to sit idle until warning icon disappears. The camera will not overheat. microSD Card Messages NO SD No card present. The HERO3 requires microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC card to record video or take photos. SD FULL Card is full. Delete files or replace card. SD ERROR Camera unable to access card.
Pro Tip: When using camera in rain or water, apply RAIN-X or similar anti-beading solution to housing lens to prevent water spots from forming. When RAIN-X is not available, periodically licking the lens may help. To swap out backdoor: 1. Open backdoor so that it hangs downward. 2. Gently pull downward on the backdoor until it snaps free from hinge. 3. Line up replacement backdoor into hinge opening. 4. Push upwards on backdoor until it clicks into place.
Pro Tip: Attaching Adhesive Mount Apply to clean surface only. Carefully clean surface where mount will be attached. 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. The mount’s adhesive will not bond properly if applied in cold or damp environments. Surfaces. Adhesive mounts can only be mounted to smooth surfaces; porous or textured surfaces will not enable a proper bond.
