USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Accessories 4 Mounts + Accessories 5 HERO3 Features 6 Camera LCD Status Screen 8 Camera Menu Flow Chart 9 Camera Software Updates 10 Basics 10 Camera Modes 13 Camera Settings 20 Set Up 29 Wi-FI + Wi-Fi Remote 37 Connecting to GoPro App 38 Storage/microSD™ Cards 39 System Requirements 40 Transferring Files 41 Playback 42 Battery 44 Important Warning Messages 47 Camera Housing 48 Using the Mounts 52 Customer Support 54 Regulatory Information 54
WEAR IT. MOUNT IT. LOVE IT. FEATURED ACCESSORIES HERO3+ ACCESSORIES Wrist Housing LCD Touch BacPac™ Standard Housing Rechargeable Battery Battery BacPac™ Dive Housing Lens Replacement Kit Wi-Fi Remote Protective Lens + Covers More HERO3+ accessories available at gopro.
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HERO3 FEATURES 1. Camera Status Lights (Red) 2. Shutter/Select Button 3. LCD Status Screen 4. Wi-Fi Status Lights (Blue ) 5. Power/Mode Button 6 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.
HERO3 FEATURES 9. HERO Port 10. Battery Door 11. Wi-Fi On/Off Button 12. Audio Alert 13.
CAMERA LCD STATUS SCREEN The LCD screen displays the following information about HERO3 modes and settings: 1. C amera Modes/FOV (Field of View) 2. Capture Setting Modes (not shown) 3. R esolution/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 MENU FLOW CHART MODES CAMERA SETTINGS SET UP WI-FI * Playback only appears in LCD Status Screen if camera is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac™ (optional accessory, sold separately).
SOFTWARE UPDATES Slim housing closed Swapping housing doors T o 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. USING YOUR HERO3: BASICS GETTING STARTED Slim housing remove camera 1. Remove camera from housing 2. Remove camera side door and insert a microSD, microSDHC™ or microSDXC™ card into the card slot.
USING YOUR HERO3: BASICS 3. 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. PRO TIP: When camera is OFF and charging: • Red Status Indicator Light will turn ON when camera is charging.
USING YOUR HERO3: BASICS POWERING ON AND OFF To power ON: Press the Power/Mode Button . The red Camera Status Lights flash three times and the Sound Indicator emits three beeps. To power OFF: Press and hold the Power/Mode Button . The red Camera Status Lights flash several times and the Sound Indicator emits seven beeps. PRO TIP: Want to turn your HERO3 into a “one-button” camera that automatically starts recording Photos or Videos once it turns ON? Set the camera to ONE BUTTON mode.
USING YOUR HERO3: CAMERA MODES OVERVIEW The HERO3 features several camera modes. To cycle through the modes, press the Power/Mode Button PRO TIP: . The modes will appear in the following order: VIDEO Record Video PHOTO Capture a single Photo BURST PHOTO Capture up to 3 Photos in one second TIME LAPSE Capture a series of Photos at timed intervals SETTINGS Adjust camera Settings PLAYBACK Playback Video and Photos.
USING YOUR HERO3: CAMERA MODES VIDEO To record Video, verify the camera is in Video mode. If the Video icon on your camera’s LCD screen is not showing, press the Power/Mode Button 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 .
USING YOUR HERO3: CAMERA MODES PHOTO To capture a Photo, verify the camera is in Photo mode. If the Photo icon on your camera’s LCD is not showing, press the Power/Mode Button repeatedly until it appears. To take a photo: Press and release the Shutter/Select Button and the red Camera Status Lights flash. . The camera beeps two times ▶ See PHOTO modes for instructions on how to change resolution settings and other PHOTO features.
USING YOUR HERO3: CAMERA MODES BURST PHOTO In Burst Photo mode, your camera takes multiple photos in short time intervals— 3 photos /1 second. To capture a Burst Photo series, verify the camera is in Burst Photo mode. If the Burst Photo icon 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.
USING YOUR HERO3: CAMERA MODES TIME LAPSE Time Lapse mode captures a series of photos at 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 or 60 second intervals. To capture a Time Lapse series, verify the camera is in Time Lapse mode. If the Time Lapse icon is not showing on your camera’s LCD screen, press the Power/Mode Button repeatedly until it appears. To take Time Lapse: Press the Shutter/Select Button . The camera initiates countdown and the red Camera Status Lights flash each time a Photo is taken.
USING YOUR HERO3: CAMERA MODES SETTINGS The Settings menu allows you to adjust a variety of camera settings including: Video Resolution Photo Resolution Time Lapse Burst Photo • and more ▶ See SETTINGS MENU to make changes, learn how to navigate menu options and read more details on each setting.
USING YOUR HERO3: CAMERA MODES PLAYBACK Playback Video and Photos by connecting your HERO3 to a TV (requires Micro HDMI, Composite or Combo Cable, sold separately). You can also playback Video and Photos on the LCD Touch BacPac™ (optional accessory, sold separately). Playback appears only if camera is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac. ▶See PLAYBACK for more information on viewing your VIDEOS and PHOTOS.
CAMERA SETTINGS SETTINGS To enter the Settings menu: 1. Verify the camera is in the 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 3. U se the Power/Mode Button options. 4. Press the Shutter/Select Button to enter Settings menu . to cycle through the various Settings to select desired option. 5.
CAMERA SETTINGS VIDEO RESOLUTION/ FPS/FOV MODES You can change Resolution, fps (frames per second) and FOV (field of view) in the Video mode menu. You can also turn Auto Low Light mode ON/OFF. Once in the Settings menu: 1. Press the Shutter/Select Button 2. Use the Power/Mode Button 3. Press the Shutter/Select Button 4. Use the Power/Mode Button and the Shutter/Select Button to enter . to cycle through options. to enter desired menu. to cycle through each sub-menu option to select it. 5.
CAMERA SETTINGS The HERO3 White Edition offers the following Video Capture modes: Video Resolution NTSC fps PAL fps Field of View (FOV) Screen Resolution Best Use 1080p 30 25 Medium 1920x1080 16:9 Use this mode when camera is mounted on a vehicle, tripod or other stable object. 960p 30 25 Ultra Wide 1280x960 4:3 High-quality 4:3 video. Good when shooting in low-light conditions. Use for body-mounted shots.
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. UPSIDE DOWN Mounting your HERO3 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 SETTINGS LOOPING VIDEO Looping Video mode allows you to record a continuously looping video that to stop it. overwrites itself until you press the Shutter/Select Button Looping Video options inlcude: OFF (Default) Max video Camera records until memory card is full, then overwrites with a new video. 5 min video Camera records for 5 minutes, then begins a new video, progressively overwriting the previous 5 minute video.
CAMERA SETTINGS SET UP MENU The Set Up menu allows you to adjust the following camera settings: Default mode at Power Up One Button Mode NTSC/PAL On Screen Display Status Indicator Lights Sound Indicator Month/Day/Year/Time ▶See SET UP MENU section for a complete list of set up options.
CAMERA SETTINGS WIRELESS CONTROLS The 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, a Wi-Fi status icon will appear on the camera’s LCD Status Screen and the blue Wi-Fi Status Indicator Lights will blink intermittently. When you turn OFF the Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi Status Indicator Lights flash seven times. To turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF: to turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF. The most recently used Wi-Fi mode will Press be active when Wi-Fi is ON.
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 (Formats SD card) To delete LAST or ALL: on your 1. Verify the camera is in Settings mode. If the Settings icon camera’s LCD screen is not showing, press the Power/Mode Button repeatedly until it appears. 2. Press the Shutter/Select Button 3. U se the Power/Mode Button the Trash . 4.
CAMERA SETTINGS EXIT From the screen, press the Shutter/Select Button Settings menu. PRO TIP: 28 to exit the If at any time you wish to exit from the Settings menu, press and hold the Shutter/Select Button for two seconds.
SET UP SET UP 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 the Power/Mode Button repeatedly until it appears. 2. Press the Shutter/Select Button 3. U se the Power/Mode Button Set Up menu . to enter the Settings menu . to cycle through Settings to locate the 4. Press Shutter/Select Button to enter Set Up. 5. Use the Power/Mode Button to locate the desired option to change. 6.
SET UP DEFAULT MODE AT POWER UP You can set the camera’s Default mode at power up to any of the following modes: VIDEO (default) PHOTO BURST PHOTO TIME LAPSE 30
SET UP 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) ON To turn One Button mode ON: on your 1. Verify the camera is in Settings mode. If the Settings icon camera’s LCD screen is not showing, press Power/Mode Button repeatedly until it appears. 2. Press the Shutter/Select Button 3. U se the Power/Mode Button . the Set Up menu 4.
SET UP ONE BUTTON MODE (continued) To exit One Button mode: 1. Power camera ON. 2. Press and hold the Shutter/Select Button in the LCD window. 3. Press the Shutter/Select Button 4. Use the Power/Mode Button 5. Press the Shutter/Select Button until shows to enter. to highlight OFF. to select it. 6. T o exit, hold down the Shutter/Select Button for two seconds or cycle through to and press the Shutter/Select Button .
SET UP 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 CAMERA STATUS LIGHTS Keep all four Camera Status 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 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).
SET UP 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 repeatedly until LCD screen is not showing, press the Power/Mode Button it appears. 2. Press the Shutter/Select Button 3. Use the Power/Mode Button . the Set Up menu 4. Press the Shutter/Select Button 5. Use the Power/Mode Button 6.
SET UP EXIT From the EXIT screen, press the Shutter/Select Button Set Up menu. PRO TIP: 36 to exit the If at any time you wish to exit from the SET UP menu, press and hold the Shutter/Select Button for two seconds.
WI-FI + WI-FI REMOTE WIRELESS CONTROLS The built-in Wi-Fi allows your HERO3 camera to connect to the Wi-Fi Remote 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 separately) to control up to 50* cameras remotely from distances of up to 600’/180m.
CONNECTING TO GOPRO APP USING YOUR HERO3 WITH THE GOPRO APP (FREE) The GoPro App lets you control your camera remotely using a smartphone or 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. twice, then press the 3.
STORAGE/MICROSD CARDS The HERO3 camera is compatible with 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacity microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards. A microSD card with a Class 4 or higher speed rating is recommended. GoPro recommends using brand name memory cards for maximum reliability in high-vibration activities. To insert microSD card: To remove microSD card: 1. Slide memory card into card slot with label facing front of camera. 1.
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.
TRANSFERRING FILES TO TRANSFER VIDEO AND PHOTO FILES TO A COMPUTER ON A PC: 1. Connect the camera to the computer using included USB cable. 2. Press the Power/Mode Button 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. Double click “Removable Disk” icon. 6. Double click “DCIM” folder icon. 7.
PLAYBACK TO VIEW VIDEOS AND PHOTOS Videos and Photos can be viewed on a TV/HDTV or the LCD Touch BacPac (optional accessory, sold separately). 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 Playback . Press the Shutter/Select Button to cycle to . 4.
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK ON LCD TOUCH BACPAC (SOLD SEPARATELY) Playback using the LCD Touch BacPac™ follows a similar process/procedure as described with a few slight variations. ▶See the LCD Touch BacPac User Manual for more information.
BATTERY MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE To maximize battery life, turn Wi-Fi OFF. To maximize battery life when shooting longer-duration activities, turn OFF or detach the LCD Touch BacPac™ (optional accessory, sold separately). Extreme cold temperatures may decrease battery life. To maximize battery life in cold conditions, keep camera in a warm place prior to use. Shooting with Protune mode turned ON will increase power consumption. *Based on GoPro engineering testing.
BATTERY CHARGING THE 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 Wall Charger or 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 fully charged.
BATTERY USING THE CAMERA WHILE CHARGING You can capture Video and Photos while charging the camera’s battery. Simply plug the camera into a computer or any USB charging devide using the included USB cable. 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.
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 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.
Slim housing closed Swapping housing doors CAMERA HOUSING ASSEMBLING THE CAMERA HOUSING To remove camera from housing: 1. Lift front of latch up to disengage from camera housing. 2. Pivot latch backward and pull up to release backdoor. Slim housing remove camera 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.
CAMERA HOUSING Your HERO3 camera housing comes with two types of backdoors— Skeleton (non-waterproof) and Standard (waterproof). Skeleton Backdoor Standard Backdoor The Skeleton Backdoor (non-waterproof) provides better sound quality by allowing more sound to reach the camera’s microphone. It also reduces wind noise at speeds up to 100mph when mounted 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.
mb Screw + Slim housing = Complete Unit CAMERA HOUSING SWAPPING HOUSING DOORS You can switch the Backdoor of your HERO3 camera to suit your activity and shooting conditions. To change backdoor: Swapping housing doors Slim housing insert camera 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.
CAMERA HOUSING 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 and damage your camera. After every use in salt water, rinse the outside of the camera housing with non-salt water and dry.
USING THE MOUNTS ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA TO MOUNTS To attach your HERO3+ camera to a mount, you will need a Quick Release Buckle, thumb screw or hardware depending on the mount you are using. Quick Release Buckle + Thumb Screw + Slim housing = Complete Unit For more information on mounts, visit: gopro.com/support.
USING THE MOUNTS ATTACHING ADHESIVE MOUNTS 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. 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.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT GoPro is dedicated to providing the 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.
