USER MANUAL - MSL Retail
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1. 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 Want to see your Video and Photos on the big screen TIP Connect your HEROS directly to your TV HDTV using a Micro HDMI Cable Composite Cable or Combo Cable optional accessories sold separately 40 TRANSFERRING FILES TO TRANSFER VIDEO AND PHOTO FILES TO A COMPUTER ON APC 1 Connect the camera to the computer using included USB cable 2 Press the Power Mode Button 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 5 Double click Removable Disk icon 6 Double click folder icon 7 Double click 100 icon to view all Photo and Video files 8 Copy files to the computer or external hard drive ON A MAC 1 Connect the camera to Mac using included USB cable 2 Press the Power Mode Button to turn camera 3 Icon will appear on desktop Double click the icon to access files 4 Copy files to computer or external hard drive 41 PLAYBACK Videos and Photos can be viewed on a TV HDTV or the LCD Touch BacPac optional accessory sold separately PLAYBACK ON2. BURST PHOTO for instructions on how to change the interval settings 16 USING YOUR HERO3 CAMERA MODES 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 Q9 The camera initiates countdown and the red Camera Status Lights flash each time a Photo is taken To stop Time Lapse Press the Shutter Select Button Q9 The red Camera Status Lights flash three times and the camera emits three beeps to indicate that Time Lapse has stopped gt See TIME LAPSE for instructions on how to change the interval settings 17 USING YOUR HERO3 CAMERA MODES The Settings menu allows you to adjust a variety of camera settings including Ck Video Resolution Photo Resolution Time Lapse Gy Burst Photo and more gt See SETTINGS MENU to make changes learn how to navigate menu options and read more details on each setting 18 USING YOUR HERO3 CAMERA MODES Playback Video and Photos connecting your to 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 o
3. SET UP The Set Up menu allows you to adjust the following camera settings D Default mode at Power Up DEFRULT One Button Mode NTSC PAL On Screen Display Status Indicator Lights a Sound Indicator Eu Month Day Year Time gt See SET UP MENU section for a complete list of set up options 25 CAMERA SETTINGS Mz WIRELESS CONTROLS WIRELE The camera s built in Wi Fi allows you to connect to the Wi Fi Remote 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 Press 9 to turn Wi Fi ON OFF The most recently used Wi Fi mode will be active when Wi Fi is ON gt See WIRELESS CONTROLS section for a complete list of wireless functions NOTE Your camera cannot connect to the Wi Fi Remote and GoPro App at the same time 26 CAMERA SETTINGS Delete the last file or all files and format the memory 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 1 Verify the camera is in Settings mode If the Settings icon on your camera s LCD screen is not showing press the Powe
4. TV HDTV To browse Videos and Photos 1 Plug the camera into TV HDTV with a Micro HDMI Cable Composite Cable or Combo Cable optional accessories Turn camera ON On your camera press the Power Mode Button to cycle to Playback Press the Shutter Select Button HERO3 displays thumbnail previews of all Videos and Photos on the SD card Photo sets taken in Continuous Photo Photo Burst and Time Lapse display the first Photo in a series While in thumbnail preview use the Power Mode Button to cycle through thumbnails Press the Shutter Select Button to view Use and to navigate backward and forward to see more media files on your memory card Depending on whether you are viewing Videos or Photos different control options will appear Use the Power Mode Button Shutter Select Button to navigate NOTE Burst Photo and Time Lapse files will display the first Photo in the series 42 To view all Photos in a series use the Power Mode Button to select View and press the Shutter Select Button 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 gt See the LCD Touch BacPac User Manual for more information 43 MAXIMIZING BATTERY To maximize battery life turn Wi Fi OFF To maximize battery life when shooting
5. a Dual Battery Curved Flat Side Mount Camera Tethers Charger Adhesive Mounts 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 Cable included 7 MicroSD Card Slot SD card not included 8 Mini USB Port Supports Composite A C cable 3 5mm stereo mic adapter not included HERO3 FEATURES 9 HERO Port 10 Battery Door 11 Wi Fi On Off Button 9 12 Audio Alert 13 Microphone CAMERA LCD STATUS SCREEN The LCD screen displays the following information about HERO3 modes and settings o Uu 960 30 0 01 00 00 1 Camera Modes FOV Field of View Capture Setting Modes not shown Resolution fps Frames Per Second Time Interval Settings not shown Counter o c U N 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 B z E i 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 6 get the latest features and be
6. a Quick Release Buckle thumb screw or hardware depending on the mount you are using For more information on mounts visit gopro com support Quick Release Thumb Screw Housing Complete Unit Buckle 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 Flat Adhesive Mount Curved Adhesive Mount 52 USING THE MOUNTS ATTACHING ADHESIVE MOUNTS PRO TIPS 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 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 Adhesive mounts should only be mounted to smooth surfaces porous or textured surfaces will not enable a proper bond When applying mount firmly press into place and ensure full contact over entire surface For best results attach the mount 24 hours prior to use gt See gopro com support for more information on mounts Locking Plug Using the HERO3 in high impact sports such as surfing or skiing where significant impact may occur Use the special lo
7. to control up to 50 cameras remotely from distances of up to 600 180m The Wi Fi Remote is wearable and waterproof to 10 3m For instructions on pairing and connecting the Wi Fi Remote to the camera please see the Wi Fi Remote User Manual included with the remote Actual results may vary depending on presence of wireless interference 37 CONNECTING 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 3 Press the Wi Fi On Off Button o twice then press the Shutter Select Button to enter Wi Fi menu 4 Use the Power Mode Button to cycle through options press the Shutter Select Button to select GoPro App 5 In your smartphone s or tablet s Wi Fi network settings connect to the camera s Wi Fi network The network name will begin with GOPRO BP followed by a series of letters numbers 6 Enter the password goprohero This is the camera s default password You can customize the password at gopro com update If you ve already customized the password enter that password instead o
8. to select it The next time you power your camera ON it will begin recording in its Default Power Up Mode To stop recording push and hold for two seconds 31 SET UP ONE BUTTON MODE continued To exit One Button mode 1 Power camera ON 2 Press and hold the Shutter Select Button until shows BUTTON in the LCD window 3 Press the Shutter Select Button to enter 4 Use the Power Mode Button to highlight 5 Press the Shutter Select Button Q9 to select it 6 To exit hold down the Shutter Select Button for two seconds cycle through to EXIT and press the Shutter Select Button Q To stop the capture process VIDEO or TIME LAPSE PRO when in ONE BUTTON press and hold the Shutter Select Button for two seconds You will return to the ONE BUTTON menu where you can turn ONE BUTTON mode OFF NOTE One Button mode is disabled when connected to Wi Fi Remote optional accessory sold separately or GoPro App 32 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 NTSC Default PAL 1080p 30 fps 1080p 25 fps 960p 30 fps 960p 25 fps 720p 60 fps 720p 50 fps 720p 30 fps 720p 25 fps WVGA 60 fps W
9. OUSING DOORS You can switch the Backdoor of your HERO3 camera to suit your activity and shooting conditions To change 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 50 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 Not doing this can eventually cause corrosion of the hinge pin and salt buildup in the seal which can cause failure To 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 HEROS can result in leaks that may damage or destroy your camera Your warranty does not cover water damage resulting from user error 51 USING THE MOUNTS ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA TO MOUNTS To attach your HERO3 camera to a mount you will need
10. USER MANUAL WHITE EDITION Join GoPro party at facebook com gopro to see what other GoPro owners are capturing and sharing Share your footage and join the GoPro movement 5 Accessories Mounts Accessories HERO3 Features Camera LCD Status Screen Camera Menu Flow Chart Camera Software Updates Basics Camera Modes Camera Settings Set Up Wi FI Wi Fi Remote Connecting to GoPro App Storage microSD Cards System Requirements Transferring Files Playback Battery Important Warning Messages Camera Housing Using the Mounts Customer Support Regulatory Information 13 20 29 37 38 39 40 41 42 44 47 48 52 54 54 WEAR IT MOUNT IT LOVE IT FEATURED ACCESSORIES HERO3 ACCESSORIES i Wrist Housing LCD Touch BacPac Standard Housing mj Rechargeable Battery Battery BacPac Dive Housing Lens LJ Replacement Kit Wi Fi Remote Protective Lens Covers si More HERO3 accessories available at gopro com The Frame SEE MORE MOUNTS ACCESSORIES Helmet Front Mount Chesty Chest Handlebar Seatpost Surfboard Mounts Harness Pole Mount Floaty Backdoor Head Strap Suction Cup Vented Helmet QuickClip Strap amp Se 2 Roll Bar Mount Tripod Mounts Anti Fog Inserts Jaws Flex Clamp
11. VGA 50 fps ONSCREEN DISPLAY To display or hide the recording icons and file information on video or the viewing screen during playback turn Onscreen Display OSD OFF or ON OFF ON Default 33 Keep all four Camera Status Lights active only two active front and back or turn OFF all lights 4 Default 2 OFF el 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 MANUAL Default 60sec 120sec 300 sec 34 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 yx on your camera s LCD screen is not showing press the Power Mode Button repeatedly until it appears 2 Press tl Shutter Select Button to enter the Settings menu 3 Use the Power Mode Button to cycle through Settings to locate the Set 4 Press t 5 Use the 6 Press tl Month Up menu Th serie he Shutter Select Button to enter the Set Up menu Power Mode Button to locate the Month Day Year Time menu Shu
12. cking plug which securely locks the attachment buckle fingers into place helping 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 53 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
13. ect the desired option exit hold down Shutter Select Button for two seconds or cycle through to EXIT and press Shutter Select Button to select it 29 SET UP 2 DEFAULT MODE AT POWER UP You can set the camera s Default mode at power up to any of the following modes EM VIDEO default CQ BURST PHOTO TMELAPSE 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 1 Verify the camera is in Settings mode If the Settings icon on your camera s LCD screen is not showing press Power Mode Button repeatedly until it appears 2 Press the Shutter Select Button to enter the Settings menu x 3 Use the Power Mode Button to cycle through Settings to locate the Set Up menu Th SET OP 4 Press the Shutter Select Button 5 5 Use the Power Mode Button to cycle through to locate One Button mode BUTTON 6 Press the Shutter Select Button to enter One Button menu 7 Use the Power Mode Button to cycle through options 8 Press the Shutter Select Button to select highlighted option 9 To exit hold down the Shutter Select Button for two seconds or cycle through to EXIT and press the Shutter Select Button
14. era will emit one beep and the red Camera Status Lights will flash while recording To stop recording Press the Shutter Select Button Q9 The red Camera Status Lights flash three times and the camera emits three beeps to indicate recording has stopped The HERO3 automatically stops recording when the memory card is full or the battery is out of power Your video will be saved before the camera powers OFF gt See VIDEO mode for instructions on how to change resolution settings 14 USING YOUR HERO3 CAMERA MODES To capture a Photo verify the camera is in Photo mode If the Photo icon i 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 The camera beeps two times and the red Camera Status Lights flash gt See PHOTO modes for instructions on how to change resolution settings and other PHOTO features 15 USING YOUR HERO3 CAMERA MODES 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 5 screen is 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 gt See
15. f goprohero 7 Open the GoPro App on your smartphone or tablet You will now be able to control the camera with your smartphone or tablet plus view playback and share select content See what your HERO3 sees by viewing it your smartphone TIP or tablet s screen For device compatibility please see gopro com 38 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 4or 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 HEROS HEROS 1 Slide memory card into card slot Place fingernail against edge of with label facing front of camera memory card and lightly press further into camera 2 The card will click into place when fully inserted 2 Card will spring out far enough to be removed Use care when handling memory cards Avoid liquids dust and debris As a precaution turn off the camera before inserting or removing the card Check manufacturer guidelines regarding use in acceptable temperature ranges 39 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 XP Service Pack 2 or later or Vista Mac OS X 10 4 11 or later
16. g 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 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 2 Allow the door to pop out Grasp the battery pull tab and remove from the camera 46 IMPORTANT WARNING MESSAGES MICROSD CARD MESSAGES 50 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 R EPAIR ICON ON THE LCD e 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 TEMPERATURE WARNING ICON ON THE LCD i The Temperature Warning icon will appear on the LCD when the camera has become too hot and needs to cool down Simply let it sit and cool before attempting to use it again Your camera will not allow itself to overheat do not worry no damage has occurred 47 CAMERA HOUSING ASSEMBLING THE CAMERA HOUSING To remove camera from housing 1 Lift front of latch up to disengage from came
17. he 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 Want to turn your HERO3 into a one button camera PRO that automatically starts recording Photos or Videos TIP once it turns ON Set the camera to ONE BUTTON mode gt See ONE BUTTON mode for more information 12 USING YOUR HERO3 CAMERA MODES The HERO3 features several camera modes To cycle through the modes press the Power Mode Button The modes appear in the following order EM Record Video Capture a single Photo BURST PHOTO Capture up to 3 Photos in one second Cea TIME LAPSE Capture a series of Photos at timed intervals SETTINGS Adjust camera Settings Playback Video and Photos Appears only if camera PLAYBACK is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac optional accessory sold separately PRO Use BURST PHOTO to capture fast moving subjects gt See PLAYBACK for more information 13 USING YOUR HERO3 CAMERA MODES 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 cam
18. ld down the Shutter Select Button for two seconds or cycle through to EXIT and press the Shutter Select Button to select it 21 CAMERA SETTINGS The HERO3 White Edition offers the following Video Capture modes Video NTSC PAL Field of Screen Best Use Resolution fps fps View FOV Resolution 1080p 30 25 Medium 920x1080 Use this mode when 69 camera is mounted on a vehicle tripod or other stable object 960p 30 25 Ultra Wide 1280x960 High quality 4 3 video 43 Good when shooting low light conditions Use for body mounted shots 720p 60 50 Ultra Wide 1280x720 Best resolution frame rate 69 for handheld shots and when slow motion is desired 720p 30 25 Ultra Wide 1280x720 Best resolution for 69 handheld shots and low light conditions Choose this mode when camera is mounted on vehicle tripod or other stable object WVGA 60 N A UltraWide 848 480 Good when standard definition is acceptable 22 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 T 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 right side up Default Camera upside down SPOT METER Turn on Spot Meter when filming from within a dark space poi
19. 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 Actual performance may vary based on settings environmental conditions wireless connectivity and other factors Maximum battery capacity will normally decrease with time and use 44 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 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 You can also charge the battery outside the camera using the Dual Battery Charger optional accessory sold separately No damage will occur to the camera or the battery if used prior to full charge Spare batteries and additional charging accessories are available at gopro com USING THE CAMERA WHILE CHARGING You can capture Video and Photos while chargin
20. nly if camera is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac gt See PLAYBACK for more information on viewing your VIDEOS and PHOTOS 19 CAMERA SETTINGS To enter the Settings menu 1 Verify the camera is in the Settings mode If the Settings icon x on your camera s LCD screen is not showing press the Power Mode Button repeatedly until it appears 2 Press the Shutter Select Button to enter Settings menu 3 Use the Power Mode Button to cycle through the various Settings options 4 Press the Shutter Select Button to select desired option 5 To exit hold down the Shutter Select Button for two seconds or cycle through toE XIT and press the Shutter Select Button If at any time you wish to exit from the Settings menu TIP press and hold the Shutter Select Button for two seconds 20 CAMERA SETTINGS EE 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 2 3 4 Press the Shutter Select Button to enter Use the Power Mode Button to cycle through options Press the Shutter Select Button to enter desired menu Use the Power Mode Button to cycle through each sub menu option and the Shutter Select Button to select it To change additional options repeat step 4 To exit ho
21. nting the camera into a brighter setting such as filming the outdoors from within a car When Spot Meter is set to ON appears in the LCD window OFF Default ON CAMERA SETTINGS LOOPING VIDEO Looping Video mode allows you to record a continuously looping video that overwrites itself until you press the Shutter Select Button to stop it Looping Video options inlcude OFF Default Camera records until memory card is full then overwrites Max viden with a new video Camera records for 5 minutes then begins new video 5 min video progressively overwriting the previous 5 minute video Camera records for 20 minutes then begins a new video 20 min video i progressively overwriting the previous 20 minute video Camera records for 60 minutes then begins a new video 60 min video progressively overwriting the previous 60 minute video 120 min video Camera records for 120 minutes then begins a new video progressively overwriting the previous 120 minute video Multiple chapter files are written to your memory card PRO 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 video editing software if you wish to combine files into a longer video 24 CAMERA SETTINGS SET UP MENU
22. r Mode Button repeatedly until it appears 2 Press the Shutter Select Button Q9 to enter Settings menu x 3 Use the Power Mode Button to cycle through Settings to locate the Trash ri 4 Press the Shutter Select Button Q9 to enter Delete 5 Use the Power Mode Button to cycle through options 6 Select highlighted option by pressing the Shutter Select Button 7 exit hold down the Shutter Select Button for two seconds or cycle through to EXIT and press the Shutter Select Button PRO Use caution by selecting ALL the memory card will be TI formatted deleting every file on your SD card 27 CAMERA SETTINGS EXIT From the EXIT screen press the Shutter Select Button Q9 to exit the Settings menu If at any time you wish to exit from the Settings menu TIP press and hold the Shutter Select Button for two seconds 28 SET UP To enter the Set Up menu 1 Verify the camera is in Settings mode If the Settings icon EN on your camera s LCD screen is not showing press the Power Mode Button repeatedly until it appears Press the Shutter Select Button to enter the Settings menu x Use the Power Mode Button to cycle through Settings to locate the Set Up menu i SET UP Press Shutter Select Button to enter Set Up Use the Power Mode Button to locate the desired option to change Press Shutter Select Button to sel
23. ra housing 2 Pivot latch backward and pull up to release backdoor 3 Pull open housing backdoor and remove camera p 1 Open housing and drop camera into position To secure camera in housing 2 Close housing backdoor 3 Pivot hinged arm backwards and hook lip of latch into grooved top of housing backdoor 4 Push latch down to snap into place 48 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 The Standard Backdoor makes the provides better sound quality by allowing housing waterproof to 131 40m more sound to reach the camera s Use this door when you need to microphone It also reduces wind noise protect the camera from water and at speeds up to 100mph when mounted other environmental hazards 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 Apply Rain X or a similar anti beading solution to the camera PRO housing lens to prevent water spots from forming when using your TIP camera in rain or water When Rain X is not available periodically licking your lens is a good backup solution Trust us it works 49 CAMERA HOUSING SWAPPING H
24. st 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 1 Remove camera from housing 2 Remove camera side door and insert a microSD microSDHC or microSDXC card into the card slot A microSD card with a Class 4 or higher speed rating is recommended 10 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 Status Indicator Light will turn OFF when charging is complete gt See BATTERY LIFE for more information The HERO3 White Edition camera powers up with the following default settings EK video Resolution 960p30 fps frames per second EE Photo Resolution 5MP megapixels Lj Burst Photo 3 photos in 1 second Time Lapse 0 5 seconds D WiFi OFF PRO Want to change your VIDEO and PHOTO settings TIP gt See SETTINGS MENU to make changes 11 USING YOUR HERO3 BASICS To power ON Press t
25. tter Select Button to enter Month Day Year Time menu MM will be highlighted 7 Press the Shutter Select Button to access the list of months 1 to 12 8 Use the Power Mode Button to cycle through list until desired selection is high 9 Press tl ighted Shutter Select Button to select it 10 To advance to the next option press the Shutter Select Button 11 Repeat steps 7 8 and 9 to make selections for day DD year YY hour 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 NOTE If the battery is removed from the camera for an extended period of time Month Day Year Time will need to be set again 35 SET UP EXIT From the EXIT screen press the Shutter Select Button to exit the Set Up menu If at any time you wish to exit from the SET UP menu press and hold the Shutter Select Button for two seconds PRO TIP 36 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
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