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1. Attach adhesive mounts in room temperature conditions Mount adhesives do 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 must be mounted only to smooth surfaces Porous or textured surfaces do not enable a proper bond When applying mount firmly press into place and ensure full contact over the entire surface See gopro com support for more information on mounts WARNING If using your camera with a GoPro helmet mount always select a helmet that meets the applicable safety standard Choose the right helmet for your particular sport or activity and make sure that it is the right fit and size for you Inspect your helmet to ensure that it is in good condition and follow the helmet manufacturer s instructions on safe helmet use Any helmet that has sustained a major impact should be replaced No helmet can protect against injury in every accident 67 Using the Mounts Frequently Asked Questions LOCKING PLUG Using the HERO3 Silver in high impact sports such as surfing or skiing where significant impact may occur Use the special locking plug which securely locks the Quick Release Buckle fingers into place helping to 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 68 MY GOPRO WON T POWER ON Make2. Enter the default camera password goprohero and then change it when prompted If you already changed the password enter that password instead of goprohero 46 Connecting to the GoPro App 7 Open the GoPro App on your smartphone or tablet You can now control the camera with your smartphone or tablet plus view play back and share select content PRO TIP See what your HERO3 Silver sees by viewing it on your smartphone or tablet s screen For device compatibility see gopro com 47 Storage and microSD Cards The HERO3 Silver camera is compatible with 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB and 64GB capacity microSD microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards A microSD card with a Class 10 rating or UHS 1 rating is required GoPro recommends using brand name memory cards for maximum reliability in high vibration activities To Insert the microSD Card To Remove the microSD Card Slide the memory cardintothe Place your fingernail against the card slot with the label facing the edge of the memory card and front of the camera lightly press it further into the camera When fully inserted the card clicks into place The card springs out far enough to be removed NOTICE Use care when handling memory cards Avoid liquids dust and debris As a precaution power off the camera before inserting or removing the card Check manufacturer guidelines regarding use in acceptable temperature ranges 48 System Requireme
3. resolution settings Camera Modes In Burst mode your camera takes multiple photos in short time intervals 3 photos 1 second 5 photos 1 second and 10 photos 1 second To capture a Burst photo series verify that the camera is in Burst mode If the Burst icon El does not appear on your camera status screen press the Power Mode button 18 repeatedly until it appears To Capture Burst Photos Press the Shutter Select button The red camera status lights flash and the camera beeps multiple times The camera status screen displays BUSY while the camera processes these files Once BUSY disappears the camera is ready for the next action See Options in Camera Settings for interval settings Camera Modes Time Lapse mode captures a series of photos at intervals of 0 5 1 2 5 10 30 or 60 seconds To capture a Time Lapse series verify that the camera is in Time Lapse mode If the Time Lapse icon gy does not appear on your camera Status screen press the Power Mode button a repeatedly until it appears To Capture Time Lapse Photos Press the Shutter Select button 1 The camera initiates countdown and the red camera status lights flash each time a photo is taken To Stop Time Lapse Photos Press the Shutter Select button The red camera status lights flash three times and the camera emits three beeps See Time Lapse in Camera Settings for interval settings 20 Camera Modes Th
4. Simply let it sit and cool before attempting to use it again Your camera was designed to identify conditions of overheating and will not allow itself to overheat 60 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 3 Pull open housing backdoor and remove camera 61 Camera Housing To Secure Camera in Housing 1 Open housing and drop camera into position 2 Make sure the seal around the backdoor is free of debris 3 Close the housing backdoor and squeeze it closed to ensure a good seal 4 Pivot the hinged arm backwards and hook the lip of the latch into the grooved top of the housing backdoor 5 Push the latch down to snap it into place WARNING Always secure the camera in its housing when using the camera in or around water Do not get the camera or the battery wet 62 Camera Housing Your HERO3 Silver camera comes with two types of backdoors Standard Backdoor waterproof and Skeleton Backdoor non waterproof The Standard Backdoor makes the housing waterproof to 131 40m Use this door when you need to protect the camera from water dirt sand and other environmental hazards The Skeleton Backdoor non waterproof provides better sound quality by allowing more sound to reach the camera s microphone It also red
5. Touch BacPac optional accessory sold separately B Playback PRO TIP Use Burst to capture fast moving subjects Camera Modes VIDEO To record video verify that the camera is in Video mode If the Video icon IK does not appear on your camera status screen press the Power Mode button 19 repeatedly untilit appears To Start Recording Press the Shutter Select button The camera beeps once and the red camera status lights flash while recording To Stop Recording Press the Shutter Select button 1 The red camera status lights flash three times and the camera emits three beeps If the memory cardis full or the battery is out of power your camera automatically stops recording Your video is saved before the camera powers off See Video Resolutions FPS FOV Modes in Camera Settings for resolution settings PRO TIP Want to see your videos and photos on the big screen Connect your HERO3 Silver directly to your TV HDTV See Playback for more information Camera Modes To capture a photo verify that the camera is in Photo mode If the Photo icon Iff does not appear on your camera status screen press the Power Mode button io repeatedly until it appears To Capture a Photo Press the Shutter Select button The camera beeps two times the red camera status lights flash and the counter on the camera status screen increases by one See Photo Resolution Modes in Camera Settings for photo
6. per second and FOV field of view in the Video mode menu The HERO3 Silver offers the following video capture modes Video NTSC Video Resolution Best Use 1080p 1080p60 is great for all shots as high resolution and frame rate yield stunning results Try 1080p30 when shooting with a tripod or for fixed mounted shots 960p Use for body mounted shots Provides the largest viewing area and smooth results for high action capture Use 960p60 when slow motion is desired use 960p30 when shooting in low light conditions 720p Best resolution and frame rate for handheld shots Use 720p120 or 720p60 when slow motion is desired Use 720p30 in low light conditions Resolution PAL Fov Screen Resolution Ultra Wide 1080p 60 30 Medium 1920x1080 16 9 30 25 Narrow 60 50 960p 30 25 Ultra Wide 1280x960 4 3 120 100 Ultra Wide 720p 60 50 Medium 1280x720 16 9 30 25 Narrow 120 100 WVGA 60 50 Ultra Wide 848x480 16 9 WVGA For smaller data files this is standard definition resolution Also good when slow motion is desired 24 25 Camera Settings HHH PHOTO RESOLUTION MODES The HERO3 Silver captures photos at 10MP 7MP and 5MP resolutions Any change to photo resolution affects photos captured in Photo Burst and Time Lapse modes Photo Resolution Field of View FOV 10MP Wide default IMP Wide SMP Medium Cd options Burst mo
7. view Use E and BJ to navigate backward and forward to see more media files on your memory card Use the Power Mode button and the Shutter Select button to navigate q on 53 Playback Playing Back Files on an LCD Touch BacPac See the user manual included with the LCD Touch BacPac for more information Battery MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE To maximize battery life turn Wireless 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 can decrease battery life To maximize battery life in cold conditions keep camera in a warm place prior to use 54 Battery CHARGING THE BATTERY The battery icon displayed on the camera status screen blinks when the battery drops below 10 If the battery reaches 0 while recording the camera saves the file and powers off To Charge the Battery 1 Power off your camera 2 Connect the camera to a computer or USB power supply such as the GoPro Wall Charger or GoPro Auto Charger sold separately Note Be sure that the computer is connected to a power source If the camera status screen does not indicate that the battery is charging use a different USB port The red status indicator light remains on while the battery is charging and turns off when the battery is fully charged NOTICE Using a wall charger other than a GoPro
8. your computer or delete selected files on your card Playback VIEWING VIDEOS AND Pt os You can view your videos and photos on a computer smartphone tablet TV or on the camera using an LCD Touch BacPac sold separately Playing Back Files on a Computer 1 Download the latest GoPro software from gopro com getstarted 2 Connect the camera to your computer using the included USB cable 3 Copy the files to your computer or externalhard drive 4 Play back your content with GoPro software Playing Back Files on a Smartphone Tablet 1 Connect your camera to the GoPro App For details see Connecting to the GoPro App 2 Use the controls on the app to play back your footage on your smartphone tablet 52 Playback Playing Back Files on a TV HDTV Playing back videos and photos on your TV HDTV requires a micro HDMI composite or combo cable To Pla ack files on a T Connect the camera to a TV HDTV with a micro HDMI cable composite cable or combo cable m Power on the camera Onyour camera press the Power Mode button 9 to cycle to Playback f Press the Shutter Select button O HERO3 Silver displays thumbnail previews of all videos and photos on the microSD card w Note Photo sets taken in Burst and Time Lapse display the first photo in a series While in thumbnail preview use the Power Mode button to cycle through thumbnails and press the Shutter Select button Oto
9. Select button toselectit o o 33 Capture Settings You can customize the way your HERO3 Silver captures video and photos in the Capture Settings menu with options for Upside Down Spot Meter and Looping Video 44 UPSIDE DOWN If you mount your camera upside down you might have to rotate the files during editing This setting eliminates the need to flip your videos or photos after recording Capture Settings se LOOPING VIDEO Looping video lets you record continuously and save only the best moments which helps to conserve space on your microSD card Looping Video Options Include Capture Setting Description Setting Description UP F Right side up default an Camera upside down 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 turned on appears in the camera status screen OFF default If you do not stop recording to save the video Max video camera records until memory card is full and then overwrites with a new video If you do not stop recording to save the video 5 min video camera records for 5 minutes and then overwrites the previous 5 minutes of video OFF default ON 34 If you do not stop recording to save the video 20 min video camera records for 20 minutes an
10. The HERO3 Silver 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 60 sec 120 sec 300 sec 43 Your camera s date and time are automatically set when you connect your camera to the GoPro App This setting lets you manually set the date and time If the battery is removed from the camera for an extended period of time you must reset the date and time automatically or manually To Set the Month Day Year Time 1 N w 44 Verify that the camera is in the Settings mode If the Settings icon AJ does not appear on your camera status screen press the Power Mode button 10 repeatedly until it appears Press the Shutter Select button S 1 to enter the Settings menu N Use the Power Mode button i9 to cycle through Settings to ocate the Setup menu Th 4 Press the Shutter Select button 9 to enter the Set Up menu 5 Use the Power Mode button to locate the Month Day Year Time menu Press the Shutter Select button 9 to enter Month Day Year Time menu Month MM will be highlighted Press the Shutter Select button to access the list of months 1 to 12 Set Up o Use the Power Mode button Qo to cycle through list until desired selection is highlighted 9 Press the Shutter Select button 9 to select 10 T
11. USER MANUAL HEROS SILVER GcoPro Bea HERO NE Join the GoPro Movement facebook com GoPro twitter com GoPro m youtube com GoPro instagram com GoPro To download this user manual in a different language visit gopro com support Pour t l charger ce manuel de l utilisateur dans une autre langue rendez vous sur gopro com support Wenn Sie dieses Benutzerhandbuch in einer anderen Sprache herunterladen m chten besuchen Sie gopro com support Per scaricare questo manuale utente in un altra lingua visita gopro com support Para descargar este manual de usuario en otro idioma visite gopro com support Para baixar este manual do usu rio em outro idioma acesse gopro com support TDI a7 OEREO 9c tk gopro com supportlc 77 GAL CX TAL EE PARAS RAE AAAS S RUGE gopro com support Qs MRAP FRR ASMA gui gopro com support Table of Contents Camera Housing 61 Using the Mounts 66 Frequently Asked Questions 69 Customer Support 70 Trademarks 70 Regulatory Information 70 Table of Contents Optional Accessories 6 The Basics 8 Camera Status Screen 10 Camera Menus 11 Getting Started 12 Camera Modes 16 Camera Settings 23 Capture Settings 33 Set Up 37 Connecting to the GoPro App 46 Storage and microSD Cards 48 System Requirements 49 T
12. Wall Charger can damage the GoPro battery Only use chargers marked Output 5V 1A If you do not know the voltage and current of your charger use the included USB cable to charge the camera with your computer 55 Battery The battery charges to 80 in approximately one hour and 100 in approximately two hours when using GoPro s USB compatible Wall or Auto Charger You can also charge the battery outside the camera using the Dual Battery Charger sold separately No damage occurs to the camera or battery if used prior to full charge Spare batteries and additional charging accessories are available at gopro com 56 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 any USB charging devices or for best results the GoPro Auto or Wall Chargers using the included USB cable REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM THE CAMERA The HERO3 Silver 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 Allow the door to pop out 2 Grasp the battery pull tab and remove the battery from the camera 57 Battery BATTERY INFORMATION Battery Storage and Handling The camera contains sensitive components incl
13. ardous waste and are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream Many localities have laws in place requiring battery recycling Check your local laws to make sure that you can dispose of rechargeable batteries in your regular trash To safely dispose of lithium ion batteries protect terminals from exposure to other metal with packing masking or electrical tape so they do not cause a fire while being transported Lithium ion batteries however do contain recyclable materials and are accepted for recycling by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation s RBRC Battery Recycling Program We encourage you to visit Call2Recycle at call2recycle org or call 1 800 BATTERY in North America to find a convenient recycling location Never dispose of a battery in a fire because it may explode 59 Important Messages MICROSD CARD MESSAGES No card present The camera requires a NO SD CARD microSD microSDHC or microSDXC card to capture video or photos SD CARD FULL Card is full Delete files or swap card Camera is unable to read card formatting SEERROR Reformat the card in the camera FILE REPAIR ICON If you see the File Repair icon on the camera status e display your video file was corrupted during recording Press any button and the camera repairs the file TEMPERATURE ICON The Temperature icon appears on the camera status screen when the camera becomes too hot and needs to i cool down
14. 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 camera housing WARNING Failure to follow these steps each time you use your GoPro can result in leaks that may damage or destroy your camera Water will damage both the camera and the battery Your warranty does not cover water damage resulting from user error 65 Using the Mounts ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA TO MOUNTS To attach your HERO3 Silver camera to a mount you need a Quick Release Buckle thumb screw or hardware depending on the mount you are using For more information on mounts visit gopro com support ff Quick Release Buckle Thumb Screw Housing Complete Unit USING CURVED FLAT ADHESIVE MOUNTS The Curved Flat Adhesive Mounts make it easy to attach the camera to curved and flat surfaces of helmets vehicles and gear Using the Quick Release Buckle the assembled camera housing can be clicked on and off the secured Curved or Flat Adhesive Mounts amp p Flat Adhesive Mount Curved Adhesive Mount 66 Using the Mounts MOUNTING GUIDELINES Follow these guidelines when attaching mounts Attach the adhesive mounts 24 hours prior to use Apply adhesive mounts to clean surfaces only Wax oil dirt or other debris will reduce adhesion which can result in a weak bond andrisk of losing camera should connection fail
15. d then overwrites the previous 20 minutes of video 35 Capture Settings If you do not stop recording to save the video 60 min video camera records for 60 minutes and then overwrites the previous 60 minutes of video If you do not stop recording to save the video 120 min video camera records for 120 minutes and then overwrites the previous 120 minutes of video PRO TIP Multiple chapter files are written to your memory card This allows for small segments of content to be overwritten during loop recording When viewing on a computer screen you will see separate files for each time segment Use GoPro software to combine the files into a longer video From the EXIT screen press the Shutter Select button 1 to exit the Capture Settings menu PRO TIP To exit from the Capture Settings menu at any time press and hold the Shutter Select button for two seconds 36 Set Up SET UP To Enter the Set Up Menu 1 Verify that the camera is in the Settings mode If the Settings icon 3 a Pres men Use oca 4 Pres 5 an J does not appear on your camera status screen press the Power Mode button gi repeatedly until it appears s the Shutter Select button 1 to enter the Settings u Al he Power Mode button 0 to cycle through Settings to e the Setup menu Th sev UP s the Shutter Select button to enter Set Up Use toch Pres To exit hold down the S
16. de captures a series of photos when the Shutter Select button 0 is pressed Photos can be captured at the following rates 3 photos in 1 second 5 photos in 1 second 10 photos in 1 second default 26 Camera Settings Cf TIME LAPSE You can use Time Lapse to capture continuous photos of any activity so you can choose the best ones later Or you can stitch together Time Lapse photos during editing to create a movie Available intervals range from 0 5 to 60 seconds Interval Examples 0 5 2 seconds Surfing biking or other sport 2 seconds Busy street corner 5 10 seconds Sunset or moon rise Lengthy activities such as 10 60 seconds B construction projects 27 Camera Settings ora CAPTURE SETTINGS MENU Capture Settings allows you to adjust the following advanced capture options T4 Camera Orientation e Spot Meter A Looping Video See Capture Settings for more information 28 Camera Settings Xh SET UP MENU The Set Up menu allows you to adjust the following camera settings 4 DEFAULT yrs NTSC PAL On Screen Display Default mode at Power Up Camera Status Lights e Sound Indicator dF Manual Power Off Month Day Year Time See Set Up for more information 29 Camera Settings WIRELESS CONTROLS The camera s built in wireless allows your HERO3 Silver to connect to the re
17. e Settings menu allows you to adjust these camera settings l Im Video Resolution 3 Photo Resolution Cra Time Lapse Interval Lj Burst Photo Rate See Camera Settings to make changes learn how to navigate menu options and read more details on each setting 21 Camera Modes Camera Settings 3 prayeack SETTINGS Play back video and photos by connecting your HERO3 Silver to aTV To Enter the Settings Menu requires micro HDMI composite or combo cable sold separately 1 Verify that the camera is in the Settings mode If the Settings icon You can also play back video and photos on the LCD Touch BacPac A does not appear on your camera status screen press the optional accessory sold separately The Playback icon gt appears Power Mode button 9 repeatedly untilitappears only if the camera is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac 2 Press the Shutter Select button 9 to enter the Settings See Playback for more information on viewing your videos and photos menu N w Use the Power Mode button 9 to cycle through the various Settings options Press the Shutter Select button to select the desired option To exit hold down the Shutter Select button 9 for two seconds or cycle through to EXIT and press the Shutter Select button Q 1to select it c P 22 23 Camera Settings Camera Settings HH VIDEO RESOLUTION FPS FOV MODES You can change Resolution fps frames
18. elect button until NON appears in the camera status screen Press the Shutter Select button to enter Use the Power Mode button Q9 to highlight OFF Press the Shutter Select button S 1to select it To exit hold down the Shutter Select button for two seconds or cycle through to EXIT and press the Shutter Select button Ol Set Up 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 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 1080p 60 fps 1080p 30 fps 960p 60 fps 960p 30 fps 720p 120 fps 720p 60 fps 720p 30 fps WVGA 120 fps WVGA 60 fps PAL 1080p 50 fps 1080p 25 fps 960p 50 fps 960p 25 fps 720p 100 fps 720p 50 fps 720p 25 fps WVGA 100 fps WVGA 50 fps 41 Set Up ONSCREEN DISPLAY The OSD setting lets you display or hide the recording icons and file information on the video of the viewing screen during playback OFF ON default JC 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 42 Set Up di SOUND INDICATOR You can adjust the volume or turn off the sound indicator 10096 default 7096 OFF 13 MANUAL POWER OFF
19. h options 6 Select highlighted option by pressing the Shutter Select button 9 1 7 To exit hold down the Shutter Select button for two seconds or cycle through to EXIT and press the Shutter Select button O PRO TIP Use caution by selecting ALL the memory card will be formatted deleting every file on your SD card From the EXIT screen press the Shutter Select button Ko to exit the Settings menu PRO TIP To exit from the Settings menu at any time press and hold the Shutter Select button for two seconds 32 Capture Settings To Enter the Capture Settings Menu 1 Verify that the camera is in the Settings mode If the Settings icon AJ does not appear on your camera status screen press the Power Mode button igi repeatedly until it appears 2 Press the Shutter Select button 9 to enter the Settings menu A 3 Use the Power Mode button 9 to cycle through Settings to ocate the Capture Settings menu 4 Press the Shutter Select button O o enter Capture Settings 5 Use the Power Mode button to locate the desired option to change Press the Shutter Select button S to select the desired option 7 Some options have a sub menu Use the Power Mode button 9 to cycle through the sub menus Press the Shutter Select button S to select the desired option 9 To exit hold down the Shutter Select button for two seconds or cycle through to EXIT and press the Shutter
20. hutter Select button 9 for two seconds or cycle through to EXIT and press the Shutter Select button he Power Mode button 1 to locate the desired option ange s the Shutter Select button to select the desired option to select it 37 You can set the camera s default mode at power up to any of the following modes EM video default re Photo Gy Burst Cf TimeLapse 38 Set Up With One Button mode selected the camera automatically begins recording when powered on OFF default ON Note One Button mode is disabled when the camera is connected to the Remote sold separately or the GoPro App To Turn On One Button Mode In Setup set One Button to ON For details about how to change a setting see Set Up earlier in this section To Capture Video or Time Lapse with One Button Mode With the camera powered off press and release the Power Mode button l If the default mode is set to Video the camera automatically powers on and begins capturing video If the default mode is set to Photo Burst or Time Lapse the camera automatically powers on and begins capturing Time Lapse photos To Stop Recording Press and hold the Power Mode button for two seconds to stop recording and power off the camera 39 Set Up To Turn Off One Button Mode N naar w 40 Power the camera on Video or Time Lapse capture automatically begins Press and hold the Shutter S
21. mote sold separately or smartphone tablet via the GoPro App When wireless is on a wireless status icon appears on the camera status screen and the blue wireless lights blink intermittently When you turn off wireless the wireless status lights flash seven times To Turn Wireless On Off Press the Wireless On Off button to turn wireless on off The most recently used wireless mode is active when wireless is turned on Note Your camera cannot connect to the remote and the GoPro App at the same time 30 Camera Settings in DELETE Delete the last file or all files and format the memory card Deleting all files is useful after you transfer your files to your computer and want to make room on your memory card for more content LED lights blink until the operation is complete NOTICE If you select ALL the memory card is reformatted which deletes every file on your card CANCEL default LAST ALL Formats SD card To Delete LAST or ALL Verify that the camera is in the Settings mode If the Settings icon A does not appear on your camera status screen press the Power Mode button igi repeatedly until it appears Press the Shutter Select button to enter the Settings menu A Use the Power Mode button i9 to cycle through Settings to locate the Trash ii 4 Press the Shutter Select button to enter Delete m go 31 Camera Settings 5 Use the Power Mode button 18 to cycle throug
22. n update your camera software via the GoPro App GoPro software or at gopro com getstarted CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS The HERO3 Silver powers up with the following default settings EM video 960p60 fps Photo 10MP megapixels Lr Burst Photo 10 photos in 1 second Ga Timelapse 0 5seconds S Wireless Off To change your Video or Photo settings see Camera Settings Getting Started NEC Y POWERING ON OFF To Power On Press the Power Mode button 1 The red camera status lights flash three times and the sound indicator emits three beeps Once the camera status screen displays information your camera is on To Power Off Press and hold the Power Mode button 9 for two seconds 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 video or Time Lapse photos when it turns on See One Button for more information Camera Modes EW The HERO3 Silver features several camera modes To cycle through the modes press the Power Mode button 9 repeatedly The modes appear in the following order EM video Record video i Photo Capture a single photo Ey Burst Capture up to 10 photos in one second Ca Time Lapse it series of photos at timed x Settings Adjust camera settings Play back video and photos Appears only if camera is connected to a TV or LCD
23. nts For best results playing back your content on a computer visit gopro com to download the latest GoPro software Be sure your Mac or Windows computer meets these minimum system requirements Windows Mac Operating Windows 7 8x OS X 10 8 or later System a Intel Dual Core Intel Intel Core 2 Duo Intel Quad Core REMOVE CPU Quad Core i7 or better j TM i7 or better recommended recommended Card that supports Graphies card OpenGL 1 2 or later areen 1280 x800 1280 x 768 Resolution RAM 2GB 4GB or greater AGB recommended 49 System Requirements Windows Mac 5400 RPM internal ds PA drive 7200 RPM drive recommended Hard Drive recommended If external If external USB 3 0 Thunderbolt USB 3 0 or eSATA irewi or Firewire PRO TIP Want to see your videos and photos on the big screen Connect your HERO3 Silver directly to your TV HDTV See Playing Back Files on a TWHDTV 50 Transferring Files to a Computer To play back your videos and photos on a computer you must first transfer these files to a computer TO TRANSFER FILES TO A COMPUTER 1 Download and install the latest GoPro software from gopro com getstarted 2 Connect the camera to your computer using the included USB cable PRO TIP You can also transfer files to a computer using a card reader sold separately Connect the card reader to your computer and insert the microSD card into the reader You can then transfer files to
24. o advance to the next option press the Shutter Select button O 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 the Shutter Select button for two seconds or cycle through to EXIT and press the Shutter Select button O EXIT From the EXIT screen press the Shutter Select button KO to exit the Set Up menu PRO TIP To exit from the Set Up menu at any time press and hold the Shutter Select button S for two seconds 45 Connecting to the GoPro App USING YOUR HERO3 SILV 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 To Connect Your HERO3 Silver to the GoPro App Download the GoPro App to your smartphone or tablet at the Apple App Store Google Play or Windows Phone marketplace Press the Power Mode button to power camera on Press the Wireless On Off button twice then press the Shutter Select button 1 to enter Wireless menu B 1 Use the Power Mode button 19 to cycle through options and then press the Shutter Select button O to select GoPro App In your smartphone s or tablet s Wireless network settings connect to the camera s Wireless network The network name begins with GOPRO BP followed by a series of letters numbers wn B e o
25. ransferring Files to a Computer 51 Playback 52 Battery 54 Important Messages 60 Optional Accessories The Frame ue Chesty Chest Harness Smart Remote 3 Way Side Mount Wear It Mount It Love It Do Head Strap QuickClip Wrist Mount Fetch Dog Harness Floa Eu J See more at gopro com y Backdoor The Basics The Basics Camera Status Lights red Shutter Select Button O Camera Status Screen Wireless Status Light blue Power Mode Button 91 Micro HDMI Port cable not included 7 microSD Card Slo microSD 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 Wireless On Off Button O 12 Audio Alert 13 Microphone Camera Status Screen Camera Menus The camera status screen displays the following information about HERO3 Silver modes and settings 1 Camera Modes FOV ew EI EE P E field of view D m wW MODES E 2 Capture Setting Modes F E a 960 60 Resolution Tps E BEBE 4 Time Interval Settings CAMERA SETTINGS not shown O 90 00 um 0 I 5 Counter 6 Time Storage Files n BE EE 7 Battery Life APTURE SETTINGS RELESS EHEDE Pla
26. sure your GoPro is charged To charge your camera use the included USB cable and a computer You can also use the GoPro Wall or Auto Charger MY PLAYBACK IS CHOPPY Choppy playback is typically not a problem with the file If your footage skips one of these situations is likely the cause Use the latest GoPro software available for free from gopro com getstarted The computer does not meet the minimum requirements for HD playback The higher the resolution and frame rate of your video the harder the computer has to work to play it back Make sure that your computer meets the minimum requirements listed in System Requirements Playing a high bitrate HD video file over a low bandwidth USB connection Transfer the file to the computer to play back For more answers to commonly asked questions see gopro com support 69 Customer Support GoPro is dedicated to providing the best possible service To reach GoPro Customer Support visit gopro com support Trademarks GoPro HERO the GoPro logo the GoPro Be a Hero logo BacPac Protune SuperView and Wear It Mount It Love It are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro Inc in the US and internationally Other names and marks are the property of their respective owners Regulatory Information To see the complete list of country certifications refer to the Important Product Safety Information Guide included with your camera CE Hamr
27. uces 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 This backdoor is also recommended for use inside vehicles PRO TIP Apply Rain X or a similar anti beading solution to the camera housing lens to prevent water spots from forming when using your camera in rain or water 63 Camera Housing SWAPPING BACKDOORS You can switch the backdoor of your HERO3 Silver camera to suit your activity and shooting conditions To Change the Backdoor 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 64 Camera Housing PREVENTING WATER DAMAGE TO YOUR CAMERA The rubber seal that lines the camera housing forms a waterproof barrier that protects your HERO3 Silver 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 Not doing this can eventually cause corrosion of the hinge pin and salt buildup in the seal which can cause failure To
28. uding the battery Do not drop disassemble open crush bend deform puncture shred microwave incinerate paint or insert foreign objects into the battery opening on the camera Do not use the camera or the battery if it has been damaged for example if cracked punctured or harmed by water Disassembling or puncturing the battery can cause an explosion or fire Avoid exposing your camera and battery to very cold or very hot emperatures Low or high temperature conditions may temporarily shorten the battery life or cause the camera to temporarily stop working properly Avoid dramatic changes in temperature or humidity when using the camera as condensation may form on or within he camera The camera housing protects the camera and battery from water damage For more information see Camera Housing Do not turn on your camera if it is wet If your camera is already on turn it off and remove the battery immediately Allow the camera to dry horoughly before using it again Do not dry the camera or battery with an external heat source such as a microwave oven or hair dryer Damage to the camera or battery caused by contact with liquid is not covered under the warranty 58 Battery Do not store your battery with metal objects such as coins keys or necklaces If the battery terminals come in contact with metal objects this may cause a fire Battery Disposal Most rechargeable lithium ion batteries are classified as non haz
29. yback appears only if the camera is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac optional accessory sold separately Note The icons that appear on the camera status screen vary by mode Getting Started CHARGING THE BATTERY 1 Remove the camera from its housing 2 Remove the camera side door and insert a microSD microSDHC or microSDXC card into the card slot A microSD card with a Class 10 or UHS 1 rating is required d o a ef OO HKG Nes SERM J j 4 SS 3 Open the camera backdoor insert the battery and close the camera back door Getting Started 4 Be sure the camera is powered off 5 Charge the battery by connecting the camera to a computer using the included USB cable The red status light turns on during charging and turns off when the battery is fully charged The included lithium ion battery comes partially charged No damage occurs to the camera or battery if used prior to a full charge For more battery information see Battery A WARNING Use caution when using your GoPro as part of your active lifestyle Always be aware of your surroundings to avoid injury to yourself and others Abide by all local laws when using this camera Getting Started CAMERA SOFTWARE UPDATES To get the latest features and best performance from your HERO3 Silver camera make sure you re using the most current camera software You ca
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