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USER MANUAL + WARRANTY INFO
HERO3 UM / V6
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Accessories
Mounts
HERO3 Features
Product Update
Basics
Camera Modes
11
Advanced Menu Settings
17
Additional Menu Settings
24
Storage/SD Cards
30
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System Requirements
31
be a part of the GoPro revolution!
Transferring Files
32
Battery Life
34
Important Warning Messages
36
Camera Assembly
37
Customer Support
45
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WEAR IT. MOUNT IT. LOVE IT.
PREMIUM
ACCESSORIES
MORE AT gopro.com
CORE
ACCESSORIES
MOUNTS
Floaty Backdoor
Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
3D HERO® System
Helmet Front
Mount
Chest Mount
Harness
Handlebar Seatpost
Mount
Surf HERO
Mounting Kit
HD Wrist Housing
Head Strap
Suction Cup Mount
Vented Helmet
Strap
Roll Bar Mount
Tripod Mount
Military Helmet
Mount
Grab Bag of
Mounts
Curved Adhesive
Mounts
Flat Adhesive
Mounts
Anti-Fog Inserts
Lens Replacement Kit
Replacement HD Housing
LCD BacPac™
HD Skeleton Housing
16GB SD Memory Card
32GB SD Memory Card
Battery BacPac™
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HERO3 FEATURES
1. LED Indicator Lights (Red)
2. SHUTTER/SELECT Button
3. LCD Status Screen
4. Wi-Fi Indicator Light (Blue )
5. POWER/MODE Button
HERO3 FEATURES
6. HDMI Port
(Cable not included)
7. microSDTM Card Slot
(Card not included)
8. USB Port
(Composite A/C cable/3.5mm
stereo mic adapter)
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9. HERO Port
10. Battery Door
11. Sound Indicator
12. Wi-Fi ON/OFF
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USING YOUR HERO3: BASICS
CAMERA UPDATES
GoPro periodically releases updates and new features to its HERO
line. Check to see if an update is available for your camera. See
gopro.com/update to download the latest irmware.
CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS
The HERO3 camera has been pre-conigured to start with the following default
settings:
USING YOUR HERO3: BASICS
GETTING STARTED
Video Resolution
Video 960p-30fps (NTSC)
Photo Resolution
11 Megapixels (MP)
Time Lapse Interval
0.5 seconds
Burst Photo
10 photos in 1 second
Wi-Fi
Of
Before using your HERO3 for the first time:
1. Insert microSD, microSDHC™ or microSDXC™ card into the card slot
with label facing forward, narrowest part of card first. A Speed Class
10 rating is 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 Charger or GoPro Auto Charger.
PRO
TIP:
Want to customize how your camera captures photos and video?
‣ See SETTINGS MENU to make changes.
* Red Indicator Lights are on when charging.
* Red Indicator Lights turn of when fully charged.
* No damage will occur to the camera or battery if used prior to full charge.
‣ See BATTERY LIFE for more information.
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USING YOUR HERO3: BASICS
POWERING ON AND OFF
USING YOUR HERO3: BASICS
OVERVIEW
HERO3 features several camera operation modes. Most mode settings may be
changed in the Settings menu.
VIDEO
Record video
PHOTO
Capture single photo
BURST PHOTO
Capture up to 10 photos in 1 second
TIME LAPSE
Capture 1 photo every 0.5 seconds
PLAYBACK
Play photos and videos on LCD Touch BacPac, TV/HDTV
(via optional MicroHDMI cable, A/V composite cable)
To power ON:
Press and release . Red LED Indicator Lights lash three times and Sound
Indicator emits three beeps.
To power OFF:
Press for two seconds, then release. Red LED Indicator Lights lash several
times and Sound Indicator emits seven beeps.
PRO
TIP:
Need one-touch ON operation to start recording video
immediately? Set camera to One Button mode.
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USING YOUR HERO3: CAMERA MODES
VIDEO
PHOTO
To take a video, verify camera is in Video mode. If
is not showing, press
repeatedly until it appears. Default video setting is 960p-30 fps (frames per
second) for NTSC.
To take a photo, verify camera is in Photo mode. If
not showing, press
repeatedly until it appears. Default photo size is 11 MP Wide.
The LCD screen displays
, FOV (ield of view), video resolution
and fps, number of video(s) stored on the memory card, balance of
time remaining on card before full and battery capacity.
To start recording:
Press and release . Camera emits one beep and red LED Indicator Lights
lash while recording.
The LCD screen displays
, FOV, photo resolution size (MP),
number of photos stored on memory card, number of photos that
can be taken before full and battery capacity.
To take a photo:
Press and release
. Camera beeps one time and red LED Indicator Lights lash.
To stop recording:
Press and release . Red LED Indicator Light lash three times and camera
emits three beeps to indicate recording has stopped.
Camera automatically stops recording when memory card is full or battery is
out of power. Video is saved before the camera powers of.
PRO
TIP:
Activate One Button mode to have camera automatically begin
recording when powered ON. To stop recording and keep camera
on, press and hold for two seconds. To stop recording and turn
camera of, press and hold for two seconds.
‣ See One Button mode for more information.
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USING YOUR HERO3: CAMERA MODES
PHOTO BURST
TIME LAPSE PHOTO
In Photo Burst mode camera takes multiple photos in a short period of time. Default
Photo Burst setting is 10 photos in 1 second.
Time Lapse Photo mode captures a series of photos at 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30
or 60 second intervals (when using the 0.5 seconds, a Speed Class 10 rating is
recommended). The default Time Lapse Photo setting is 0.5 seconds.
To take a Burst Photo series, verify camera is in Photo Burst mode. If
showing, press repeatedly until it appears.
not
The LCD screen displays
, FOV, photo resolution size (MP),
default Burst Photo mode setting, number of photos stored on
memory card, number of photos that can be taken before full and
battery capacity.
To take a Time Lapse photo series, verify camera is in Time Lapse Photo mode. If
not showing, press repeatedly until it appears.
The LCD screen displays
, FOV, photo resolution, Time Lapse
Photo setting, number of photos stored on memory card, number of
photos that can be taken before full and battery capacity.
To take a Burst Photo series:
Press and release
PRO
TIP:
. Red LED Indicator Lights lash and camera beeps ten times.
Tracking fast action subjects and want to improve your chance
for nailing a sharp shot? Set the camera to Burst Photo and
select best from the series.
To take Time Lapse Photos:
Press and release . Camera initiates countdown and red LED Indicator Lights
lash each time a photo is taken.
To stop Time Lapse Photos:
Press and release . Red LED Indicator Lights lash three times and camera emits
three beeps to indicate that Time Lapse Photo has stopped.
‣ See TIME LAPSE PHOTO for more instructions on how to change interval settings.
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USING YOUR HERO3: CAMERA MODES
VIEW VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON TV/HDTV
PLAYBACK OF VIDEO FILES
Connect HERO3 to TV/HDTV using accessory cable such as HDMI Micro HDMI
cable or mini-USB-to-composite cable (not included).
Select the thumbnail of the video to be viewed. The video playback screen
appears with video paused and Play button highlighted. Press [S] to begin
playback.
Once connected:
While video is playing, the on screen icons shown include: PAUSE, REWIND,
FAST FORWARD, [SLOW ICON NAME] and RETURN TO THUMBNAILS.
With the camera powered ON, navigate to Playback using
to enter Playback menu.
• With camera powered ON, navigate to Playback using
enter Playback menu.
. Press
. Press
to
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].
• HERO3 displays thumbnail previews of all videos and photos on card.
Photo sets taken in Photo Burst or Time Lapse Photo display irst photo in
series as thumbnail for entire set.
While the video is paused, you can use [mode] to cycle throughthe icons for
the NEXT ile on the microSD card, the PREVIOUS ile, [SLOW ICON NAME] or
RETURN TO THUMBNAILS. Press [S] to select the highlighted option.
• Within thumbnail screen, use to toggle through thumbnails and
to start playback or view highlighted ile. Use NEXT and PREVIOUS to
navigate to additional thumbnail screens.
PLAYBACK OF SINGLE PHOTO FILES
Sorting Thumbnails Using “Sort By”
[i] Quickly ind iles of the same type using sorting function. From thumbnails screen:
1. Using
, cycle through thumbnails until cursor is on [sort icon].
2. Select [sort icon] by pressing
3. Use
See AUTO PLAY for information about using the Auto Play “slideshow” mode.
PLAYBACK OF BURST AND TIME LAPSE FILES
to cycle through ALL, Video, Photo, XXX.
4. Select highlighted option by pressing
5. To cycle through selections, use
Ater selecting a photo ile thumbnail with [S], your photo will display along with
on-screen buttons to select the NEXT ile on the microSD card, the PREVIOUS
ile, AUTO-PLAY and RETURN TO THUMBNAILS. Use [mode] to cycle throughthe
icons then press [S] to select the highlighted option.
6. Select highlighted option by pressing
7. xxxxxx
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Ater selecting a Burst or Time Lapse ile thumbnail with [S], the irst image in
the sequence to display with VIEW highlighted. Press [S] to view the irst photo
in the series and access the individual playback controls, NEXT or PREVIOUS
to move to other iles on your microSD card, or THUMBNAILS to return to the
thumbnail menu.
On the individual playback screen, you can select PLAY to view each photo in
the series, NEXT or PREVIOUS to access other photos in the series, or BACK to
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return to the previous screen.
CONFIRM Auto Play
Auto Play plays back photo and video iles in a continuous slideshow.
CHANGING SETINGS
ENTERING SETTINGS MENU
Your HERO3 ofers options to customize and adjust how photos and videos are
captured. Navigate to Settings mode to make changes.
From thumbnails playback screen:
To enter the Settings menu, verify camera is in Settings mode. If
is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears.
Select OPTION menu
Select Auto Play
Select ALL, PHOTOS or VIDEOS. The option PHOTOS includes photos taken in
Photo, Burst and Time Lapse modes.
During Auto Play, XXXXthe slide show may be PLAY/PAUSE the slideshow,
move to the NEXT or PREVIOUS iles on the microSD card, FAST FORWARD or
REWIND (during video playback), and EXIT Auto Play to return to thumbnails.
NOTE: For camera to work properly with TV, ensure camera is set to the correct
video setting: NTSC (North America) or PAL (outside North America). A memory
card with recorded information must be inserted into the HERO3 camera. If no
video or photo iles are present on the card, the message No Video, No Photo or
No Files will appear.
1. Press
2. Use
3. Press
4. Use
5. Press
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menu.
to select desired option. Some Settings ofer multiple options.
to cycle through options.
to select highlighted option.
6. To exit, hold down
PRO
TIP:
18
to enter
to cycle through the various Settings.
for two seconds.
Customize how your camera takes videos and photos by
making changes in the Settings menu.
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CHANGING SETTINGS
CHANGING SETTINGS
VIDEO RESOLUTIONS
VIDEO
The HERO3 produces in the following video resolutions:
Video
Resolution
NTSC
fps
PAL
fps
Protune
Support
Field
of View
(FOV)
Screen
Resolution
Best Use
1080p
30fps
25fps
Yes
Wide
Medium
Narrow
1920x1080
Highest-quality, large
screen playback
1080p
24fps
24fps
Yes
Wide
Medium
Narrow
1920x1080
Cinema mode resolution,
capture mode matches
cinema production video
960p
48fps
50fps
Yes
Wide
1280x960
Cinema mode resolution,
highest quality 4:3 video,
crop to best shot
960p
30fps
25fps
Yes
Wide
1280x960
High quality 4:3 video, crop
to best shot
You can customize the HERO3 Resolution, FPS and FOV settings.
To change video capture, verify camera is in Settings menu. If
not showing, press repeatedly until it appears:
1. Press
2. Use
3. Press
4. Use
5. Press
to enter
60fps
50fps
Yes
Wide
1280x720
Highest quality action
video, slow motion
playback, post edit
720p
30fps
25fps
No
Wide
1280x720
General use, all around
WVGA
120fps
120fps
No
Wide
848x480
Low power, slow motion
playback, post edit
menu.
to cycle through Settings menu to locate
to enter Video menu.
to cycle through and select any option.
to select a highlighted option.
6. To exit, hold down
720p
is
for two seconds.
Note: Certain combinations of Resolution, FPS and FOV are not possible. See
gopro.com/support for additional information.
Setting the Protune mode to ON improves color proiling for work on
professional quality video, and enables recording at a higher data rate. The
Protune mode is only possible in select video resolutions.
‣ See PROTUNE for more information.
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CHANGING SETTINGS
CHANGING SETTINGS
PHOTO
PHOTO BURST
The HERO3 can take photos in 11 MP, 8 MP and 5 MP resolutions. Any change to
resolution afects photos taken in Photo, Photo Burst and Time Lapse Photo modes.
Photo Burst mode produces a series of photos when is pressed. This
mode can operate in one of four diferent combinations.
Photo
Resolustion
Feild of View Sample
(FOV)
File Size
Comments
3 photos in 1 second
11MP
Wide
Outdoor heavy detail photo
Indoor light detail photo
8 MP
Wide
Outdoor heavy detail photo
Indoor light detail photo
8 MP
Wide
Outdoor heavy detail photo
Indoor light detail photo
5 MP
Medium
Outdoor heavy detail photo
Indoor light detail photo
5 photos in 1 second
10 photos in 1 second
To change Photo Burst mode, verify camera is in Settings menu. If
is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears:
1. Press
To change Photo mode, verify camera is in Settings menu. If
not showing, press repeatedly until it appears:
1. Press
2. Use
3. Press
4. Use
5. Press
to enter
menu.
to cycle through Settings menu to locate
is
2. Use
3. Press
4. Use
to enter Photo menu.
(default)
10 photos in 2 seconds
5. Press
to enter
menu.
to cycle through Settings menu to locate
to enter Photo Burst menu.
to cycle through options.
to select highlighted option.
6. To exit, hold down
for two seconds.
to cycle through options.
to select highlighted option.
6. To exit, hold down
for two seconds.
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CHANGING SETTINGS: CAPTURE SETTINGS
CAPTURE SETTINGS MENU
TIME LAPSE
Several time interval settings are available for Time Lapse Photo mode,
including 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 and 60 seconds. Ater selecting interval, specify
whether to optimize for VIDEO or STILLS.
To change Time Lapse Photo mode, verify camera is in Settings
menu. If
is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears:
Capture Settings [icon] allows advanced customization options to be made to
the camera that will ease video and photo capture.
CAMERA ORIENTATION
Mounting camera upside down but wish iles to appear upright when viewing
or transferring? This setting eliminates need to lip video or photo.
Camera right side up (default)
1. Press
2. Use
3. Press
4. Use
5. Press
to enter
menu.
to cycle through Settings menu to locate
Camera upside down
To change Camera Orientation, verify camera is in Settings
menu. If
is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears:
to enter Time Lapse Photo menu.
to cycle through options.
to select highlighted option.
1. Press
2. Use
6. Use to cycle through sub-menu options VIDEO and STILLS; press
to select highlighted option.
3. Press
7. To exit, hold down
5. Press
for two seconds.
4. Use
6. Use
7. Press
to enter
to enter Capture Settings.
to locate
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to enter Camera Orientation sub-menu.
to cycle through options.
to select hightlighted option.
8. To exit, hold down
24
menu.
to cycle through Settings menu to locate [Capture Settings Icon].
for two seconds.
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CHANGING SETTINGS: CAPTURE SETTINGS
SPOT METER
VIDEO LOOPING
Turn on Spot Meter when ilming from within dark space pointing camera into
a brighter setting, such as ilming the outdoors from within a car. When set to
ON,
appears in the LCD window.
OFF
Not certain when the 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 is pressed.
(default)
ON
To change Spot Meter, verify camera is in Settings menu. If
not showing, press repeatedly until it appears:
1. Press
2. Use
3. Press
4. Use
5. Press
6. Use
7. Press
to enter
to enter Capture Settings.
Max video
Camera records until memory card is full, then over-writes
with new video
5 min video
Camera records for 5 minutes, then over-writes and begins
a new video
20 min video
Camera records for 20 minutes, then over-writes and begins
a new video
60 min video
Camera records for 60 minutes, then over-writes and begins
a new video
120 min video
Camera records for 120 minutes, then over-writes and begins
a new video
to enter Spot Meter sub-menu.
to cycle through options
to select highlighted option.
8. To exit, hold down
(default)
menu.
to cycle through Settings mode’s menu to locate
to locate
is
Off
Note: Multiple chapter files are written to memory card. This allows for small
segments of content to be over-written during loop recording.
for two seconds.
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CHANGING SETTINGS: CAPTURE SETTINGS
To turn Video Looping ON, verify camera is in Settings menu. If
is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears:
1. Press
2. Use
3. Press
4. Use
5. Press
6. Use
7. Press
to enter
to cycle through Settings menu to locate [CAPTURE SETTINGS ICON].
to enter Capture Settings.
to locate
to enter Video Looping sub-menu.
to cycle through options
to select highlighted option.
8. To exit, hold down
PRO
TIP:
menu.
for two seconds.
Not sure when a “can’t miss” moment will happen? Set camera
to Video Looping.
PROTUNE
The HERO3 camera can record video in Protune mode. Protune enables video
recording at a higher data rate of 35Mbps, and shooting at 24fps, for easier
intercut to other source iles. Protune also improves color proiling for work on
professional quality video created using major post-production platforms.
Turning Protune ON afects several settings and features, such as Video
Resolution, Frames Per Second and Field of View. Protune cannot be
used during playback to a smart device.
OFF
(default)
ON
To turn Protune ON/OFF, verify camera is in Settings menu.
If
is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears:.
1. Press
2. Use
3. Press
4. Use
5. Press
6. Use
to enter
menu.
to cycle through Settings to locate [ICON Capture Settings].
to enter Capture Settings sub-menu.
to cycle through to locate
to cycle through options.
7. Select highlighted option by pressing
8. To exit, hold down
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to enter Protune sub-menu.
for two seconds.
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CHANGING SETTINGS: SETUP
Consider manually setting White Balance when operating in the
following conditions:
[ICON]
WHITE BALANCE
White Balance is an in-camera setting that adjusts the overall color tone of
videos and photos. The default setting is AUTO.
PRO
TIP:
· 3000K for incandescent or sunrise/sunset lighting
· 5500K for daylight or sunlit shooting
· 6500K for cool white luorescent skylight lighting
· Cam RAW for optimized color iles
To adjust White Balance, verify camera is in Settings menu. If
[ICON] is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears.
1. Press
2. Use
3. Press
4. Use
5. Press
6. Use
7. Press
to enter
menu.
to cycle through Settings to locate [ICON Capture Settings].
to enter Capture Settings.
to locate [WB ICON].
to enter White Balance sub-menu.
to cycle through options.
to select highlighted option.
8. To exit, hold down
for two seconds.
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CHANGING SETTINGS: SETUP
SETUP MENU
ONE BUTTON MODE
Set Up
allows advanced customization options to be made to the camera
that will ease video and photo capture.
[ICON]
OFF
LAST/STARTUP DEFAULT SETTING
Set which camera mode is immediately active when camera is powered ON.
TABLE
xxxx
xxx
xxxxxx
2. Use
3. Press
4. Use
5. Press
6. Use
7. Press
to enter
(default)
ON
To turn One Button mode ON, verify camera is in Settings menu. If
is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears:
To adjust LAST/STARTUP setting, verify camera is in Settings
menu. If is not showing, press
repeatedly until it appears.
1. Press
With One Button mode selected, camera automatically begins recording video
as soon as powered ON.
menu.
to cycle through Settings to locate
1. Press
2. Use
3. Press
to enter Setup.
to locate [default ICON].
to enter LAST/STARTUP sub-menu.
to cycle through options.
4. Use
5. Press
6. Use
7. Press
to enter
menu.
to cycle through Settings to locate
to enter Set Up.
to cycle through to locate
to enter One Button sub-menu.
to cycle through options.
to select highlighted option.
8. To exit, hold down
for two seconds.
to select highlighted option.
8. To exit, hold down
for two seconds.
Note: Option LAST configures camera to start up in mode active when camera was last powered OFF.
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CHANGING SETTINGS: SETUP
To turn One Button mode OFF:
NTSC / PAL
1. Press and hold
2. Press
3. Use
4. Press
5. Use
6. Press
7. Use
8. Press
until
shows in LCD window.
to enter Settings menu.
to cycle through Settings to locate [ICON Set Up].
to enter Set Up.
to cycle through to locate
to enter One Button sub-menu.
to highlight OFF.
to select highlighted option.
9. To exit, hold down
for two seconds.
The NTSC and PAL settings govern video recording frame rate and playback
when viewing video on a TV/HDTV. Select NTSC when viewing on a TV in
North America. Select PAL if viewing on a PAL TV (most televisions outside of
North America) or if viewing on a PAL TV in any region.
NTSC (default)
PAL
1080p/30
1080p/25
960p/48
960p/50
960p/30
960p/25
720p/60
720p/50
720p/30
720p/25
WVGA/120
WVGA/120
Note: When in One Button mode, camera will start taking video as soon as turned on.
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CHANGING SETTINGS: SETUP
LED LIGHTS
ONSCREEN DISPLAY
To display or hide recording icons and ile information on video or viewing
screen during playback, turn Onscreen Display (OSD) OFF or ON.
Keep all four LED Indicator Lights active, only two active (front and back) or
turn OFF all lights.
OFF
(default)
(default)
ON
OFF
To change OSD, verify camera is in Settings menu. If
showing, press repeatedly until it appears:
1. Press
2. Use
3. Press
4. Use
5. Press
6. Use
7. Press
to enter
To change LED Lights display, verify camera is in Settings menu. If
is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears:
menu.
to cycle through the Settings menu to locate
to cycle through to locate
1. Press
2. Use
to enter Set Up.
to enter Onscreen Display sub-menu.
to cycle through options.
to select highlighted option.
8. To exit, hold down
is not
for two seconds.
to enter
to cycle through to locate
5. Press
6. Use
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to enter LED Lights sub-menu.
to cycle through options.
7. Pressing
to select highlighted option.
8. To exit, hold down
36
to enter Set Up.
3. Press
4. Use
menu.
to cycle through Settings to locate
for two seconds.
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CHANGING SETTINGS: SETUP
MANUAL POWER OFF
CAMERA SOUND
Camera can be conigured to automatically turn OFF ater a speciic period
of inactivity (when no videos or photos are being taken and no buttons have
been pressed).
Adjust volume or turn OFF Sound Indicator.
100%
(default)
70%
MANUAL
OFF
(default)
60 sec
120sec
To change Sound Indicator, verify camera is in Settings menu. If
not showing, press repeatedly until it appears:
1. Press
2. Use
3. Press
4. Use
5. Press
6. Use
7. Press
to enter
menu.
to cycle through Settings to locate
to enter Set Up.
to cycle through to locate
To change Manual Off, verify camera is in Settings menu. If
not showing, press repeatedly until it appears:
1. Press
to enter Sound Indicator sub-menu.
to cycle through options.
to select highlighted option.
8. To exit, hold down
300 sec
for two seconds.
2. Use
3. Press
4. Use
5. Press
6. Use
7. Press
to enter
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menu.
to cycle through Settings to locate
to enter Set Up.
to locate
to enter Manual Off sub-menu.
to cycle through options.
to select highlighted option.
8. To exit, hold down
38
is
for two seconds.
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CHANGING SETTINGS
DELETE
DATE / TIME / MONTH
Set camera clock to ensure video and photo iles are saved with correct date/time.
To change Date/Time/Month, verify camera is in Settings menu. If
is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears:
Delete last ile or all iles on memory card. During DELETE LAST or ALL,
LED Indicator Lights blink until formatting is complete.
CANCEL
(default)
LAST
ALL
1. Press
2. Use
3. Press
4. Use
5. Press
6. Press
7. Use
8. Press
to enter
menu.
to cycle through Settings to locate
To DELETE LAST or ALL, verify camera is in Settings menu. If
not showing, press repeatedly until it appears:
to enter Set Up.
to locate
1. Press
to enter Date/Time/Month sub-menu; Month (MM) will be highlighted.
to access the list of months (1 to 12).
to cycle through list until desired selection is highlighted.
3. Press
4. Use
to enter Settings menu.
to cycle through Settings to locate
to select.
to enter Delete.
to cycle through options.
5. Select highlighted option by pressing
9. Repeate steps 7 and 8 to make selections for day (DD), year (YY), hour
(HH) and minutes (MM).
10. To exit, hold down
2. Use
is
6. To exit, hold down
for two seconds.
for two seconds.
Note: If battery is removed from camera for extended period of DATE/TIME/MONTH
will need to be set again.
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STORAGE SD CARDS
VIEW ON A COMPUTER
STORAGE / MICROSD CARDS
PC:
HERO3 camera is compatible with 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacity
MicroSD, MicroSDHC and MicroSDXC memory cards. All speed class ratings are
compatible. GoPro recommends higher-rated cards (labeled as Class 4 or higher)
when shooting HD video or Time Lapse. GoPro recommends using brand-name
memory cards for maximum reliability in high-vibration activities.
1. Connect camera to computer using included USB cable.
2. Press
to turn on 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.
To insert memory card:
5. Double click “Removable Disk” icon.
1. Slide memory card into card slot with label facing front of camera.
2. The card will click into place when fully inserted.
6. Double click “DCIM” folder icon.
To remove memory card:
7. Double click “100GOPRO” icon to view all photo and video iles.
1. Place ingernail against edge of memory card and lightly press further
into camera.
8. Copy/move iles to the computer or external hard drive.
Mac:
1. Connect camera to Mac using included USB cable.
2. Press
to turn ON camera.
2. Card will spring out far enough to be removed.
NOTE: Use care when handling memory cards. Avoid liquids, dust and debris.
As precaution, turn off camera before inserting or removing card. Check
manufacturer guidelines regarding use in acceptable temperature ranges.
3. The Mac recognizes camera as an external hard drive. Double click icon
for external drive to access iles.
4. Copy/move iles to computer or external hard drive.
IMPORTANT TIP FOR MAC USERS: When deleting iles from memory card,
empty trash before removing memory card or unplugging the camera. Failure to
do so will result in all iles being erased from the memory card.
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STORAGE SD CARDS
MICROSD CARD MESSAGES
NO SD
No card present. The HERO3 requires a microSD, microSDHC or
microSDXC card to record video or take photos.
SD FULL
Card is full. Delete iles or replace card.
SD ERROR
Camera unable to access card.
SD LOCKED
Card is “locked.” No video or photo iles can be stored on it.
CAMERA HOUSING BACKDOORS
The HERO3 housing comes with two types of backdoors—Skeleton and Standard.
Skeleton Backdoor
Standard Backdoor
Skeleton backdoor (non-waterproof)
provides protection to camera while
allowing access to operation buttons.
Use this backdoor if audio capture
is desired.
Standard backdoor (waterproof)
protects camera to a depth of
197’ / 60 meters. Employ when
camera may be used in and around
water or other hazard.
The HERO3 rubber seal that lines camera housing door forms a waterproof barrier
that protects HERO3 in wet and underwater conditions. Keep rubber seal clean and
locked tight when closed; a single hair or grain of sand can cause a leak.
Ater every use in salt water, rinse housing and rubber door seal with non-salt
water. Pat case dry, avoiding contact with seal; allow seal to air dry. Drying this area
with a cloth can leave lint which may compromise the closure.
WARNING: Failure to follow these steps when using the HERO3 can result in leaks
that may damage camera. Failure to properly clean housing ater each use may
cause corrosion of hinge pin, and salt build-up in seal which could compromise
waterproof soundness. Water damage due to user error is not covered by warranty.
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HOUSING AND LATCH
PRO
TIP:
When using camera in rain or water, apply RAIN-X or similar
anti-beading solution to waterproof housing lens to prevent
water spots from forming. When RAIN-X is not available,
periodically licking the lens may help.
LATCH CLOSURE
To swap out backdoor:
1. Open backdoor so that it hangs downward.
2. Gently pull downward on 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.
•To Open Backdoor
1. Grip camera with let hand.
2. Using right hand, place thumb to let side of arrow and index inger just
below latch arm.
3. Pinch ingers together, sliding arrow to the right.
4. Use ingertips to pull upward, allowing latch arm to swing to fully
upright position.
5. Lit hinged arm over camera.
To close properly, be sure grooved sections of latch arm and backdoor are hooked.
•To Close Backdoor
The GoPro backdoor latch ofers one hand open and close functionality.
1. Position backdoor into place.
2. Lit latch arm into upright position allowing hinged arm to hang downward
3. Hook grooved portion of hinged arm to grooved top of backdoor.
4. Use one inger to push down latch arm to snap into place.
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BATTERY LIFE
MOUNTS + ACCESSORIES
Attaching Camera to Mounts
Attach the HERO3 to curved or lat surfaces using one of the many GoPro mount
accessories. The HERO3 camera, attachment buckle, proper mount and thumb
screw are all it takes.
Locking Plug
Using the HERO3 in high impact sports such as suring or skiing
where signiicant vibration may occur? Use the special locking
plug (optional purchase) which securely locks the attachment
buckle ingers into place--helping prevent accidental housing
release from mount.
Attaching camera to a helmet, surfboard, vehicle or just about anything is
fast and easy. The attachment buckle permits camera to be clicked ON/OFF a
secured adhesive mount in an instant.
ATTACHING ADHESIVE MOUNTS
• 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. Mount’s adhesive will not
bond properly if applied in cold or damp environments.
• Adhesive mounts can only be mounted to smooth surfaces; porous or
textured surfaces will not enable a proper bond. When applying mount,
irmly press into place and ensure full contact over entire surface.
• For best results, attach the mount a minimum of 24 hours prior to use.
‣ For more information on mounts, see gopro.com/support.
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STORAGE SD CARDS
BATTERY
A fully charged HERO3 battery provides approximately two hours of video
recording time at 720p-60fps. If using the HERO3 with Battery 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
Battery icon as displayed in the LCD will blink when battery drops below 10%. If
recording is occurring when battery reaches 0%, camera will save ile and turn OFF.
The HERO3 battery enclosure area provides a snug it in order to maximize battery
connection and reliability when camera is used in high-vibration activities.
Removing Battery
1. Remove battery door by placing thumb on indentation in camera and
sliding the switch to let, toward HERO Port on back of camera.
2. Grab pull-tab on battery and remove from camera.
‣ Spare batteries and additional accessories are available at gopro.com and
from authorized GoPro resellers.
1. Connect camera to computer via USB cord or USB power supply.
2. Front red LED Activity Light remains ON while battery is charging.
2. Front red LED Activity Light turns OFF when battery is fully charged.
Camera battery will charge to 80% in one to two hours and 100% in four hours
(depending on USB power output). Battery will charge to 80% in one hour and 100%
in two hours when using a GoPro 1000mAh USB-compatible Wall or Auto Charger.
No damage will occur to camera or battery if used together prior to full charge.
Using While Charging
Camera connected to USB device: If camera is connected to computer via
USB and turned ON, iles on SD card may be viewed on computer. Files may also
be transferred to and from an SD card.
Camera connected to USB wall charger: Camera will only charge; no ile
transfer or view process is possible.
NOTE: If camera is actively recording video and is then connected to a USB device,
streaming will NOT stop. However, if camera is connected to USB first, then
streaming to GoPro App.
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT WARNING MESSAGES
The HERO3 camera is compatible with Microsot® XP (Service Pack 2) or later
and Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later.
Camera Operation Messages
BUSY
OTHER
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:
Temperature Warning
Temperature warning icon will appear on the LCD when camera
becomes too hot and needs to cool. Allow camera to sit idle until
warning icon disappears. Camera will not overheat.
Want to see your footage and stills on the big screen? Aside
from smooth playback on a computer, the HERO3 also plugs
directly into a high-deinition TV (HDTV) via Micro HDMI cable (not
included) or XXX. Be sure HDTV supports a USB I/O interface.
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GoPro is dedicated to providing the best possible
service. To reach the GoPro Customer Support Team,
see: gopro.com/support.
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