GoPro HERO 3+ - Black Edition User Manual

USER MANUAL

10USING YOUR HERO3+: BASICSGETTING STARTED1. Remove camera from housingSlim housing surfboard mount installationSlim housing remove cameraSlim housin

115. Charge the battery. The included lithium-ion battery comes partially charged. To charge, connect the included USB cable to camera and connect th

12POWERING ON AND OFFTo power ON: Press the Power/Mode Button . The red Camera Status Lights flash three times and the Sound Indicator emits three bee

13OVERVIEWThe HERO3+ features several camera modes. To cycle through the modes, press the Power/Mode Button . The modes will appear in the following

14USING YOUR HERO3+: CAMERA MODES VIDEOTo record Video, verify the camera is in Video mode. If the Video icon on your camera’s LCD screen is not sh

15USING YOUR HERO3+: CAMERA MODESPHOTOTo capture a Photo, verify the camera is in Photo mode. If the Photo icon on your camera’s LCD is not showing

16USING YOUR HERO3+: CAMERA MODES BURST PHOTOIn Burst Photo mode your camera takes multiple photos in short time intervals— 3 photos /1 second, 5 pho

17USING YOUR HERO3+: CAMERA MODESTIME LAPSETime Lapse mode captures a series of photos at 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 or 60 second intervals. To capture a T

18USING YOUR HERO3+: CAMERA MODESSETTINGSThe Settings menu allows you to adjust a variety of camera settings including: Video Resolution Photo

19USING YOUR HERO3+: CAMERA MODESPLAYBACKPlayback Video and Photos by connecting your HERO3+ to a TV (requires Micro HDMI, Composite or Combo Cable,

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20CAMERA SETTINGSSETTINGSTo enter the Settings menu:1. Verify the camera is in the Settings mode. If the Settings icon on your camera’s LCD screen

21CAMERA SETTINGSVIDEO RESOLUTION/ FPS/FOV MODESYou can change Resolution, fps (frames per second) and FOV (field of view) in the Video mode menu. You

22CAMERA SETTINGSThe HERO3+ Black Edition offers the following Video Capture modes:Video ResolutionNTSC fpsPAL fpsProtune Field of View (FOV)Screen

23CAMERA SETTINGSVideo ResolutionBest Use4K / 4K 17:9Stunning high-resolution video with professional low-light performance. Pull 8MP stills from vi

24CAMERA SETTINGS PHOTO RESOLUTION MODESThe HERO3+ can capture photos at 12MP, 7MP and 5MP resolutions. Any change to photo resolution also affec

25CAMERA SETTINGS CONTINUOUS PHOTOContinuous Photo mode allows you to capture a series of Photos continuously while holding down the Shutter/Select Bu

26CAMERA SETTINGSBURST PHOTO OPTIONSBurst Photo mode captures a series of Photos when the Shutter/Select Button is pressed. Photos can be captured at

27CAMERA SETTINGSCAPTURE SETTINGS MENU Capture Settings allows you to adjust the following advanced capture options: Camera Orientation Spot Meter S

28CAMERA SETTINGSSET UP MENU The Set Up menu allows you to adjust the following camera settings: Default mode at Power Up One Button Mode NTSC/PAL On

29CAMERA SETTINGSWIRELESS CONTROLS The camera’s built-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect to the Wi-Fi Remote or smartphone/tablet via the GoPro App. When

TABLE OF CONTENTSAccessories 4Mounts + Accessories 5HERO3+ Features 6Camera LCD Status Screen 8Camera Menu Flow Chart 9Camera Soware Updates 10Basics

30CAMERA SETTINGS DELETEDelete the last file or all files and format the memory card. During delete LAST or ALL, the Camera Status Lights blink until op

31CAMERA SETTINGS EXITFrom the screen, press the Shutter/Select Button to exit the Settings menu.PRO TIP:If at any time you wish to exit from the S

32CAPTURE SETTINGSCAPTURE SETTINGSTo enter the Capture Settings menu:1. Verify the camera is in Settings mode. If the Settings icon on your camera’s

33CAPTURE SETTINGSYou can customize the way your HERO3+ camera captures Video and Photos in the Capture Settings menus, such as Upside Down, Looping V

34CAPTURE SETTINGSSIMULTANEOUS VIDEO AND PHOTOSimultaneous Video and Photo mode, allows you to simultaneously capture both Videos and Photos. You can

35CAPTURE SETTINGSLOOPING VIDEOLooping Video mode allows you to record a continuously looping video that overwrites itself until you press the Shutter

36CAPTURE SETTINGS PROTUNEProtune is a video mode that unlocks the camera’s full potential, yielding stunning image quality and cinema-caliber video o

37CAPTURE SETTINGS PROTUNE RESOLUTIONS (continued): Protune is available in the following HERO3+: Black Edition resolutions:RESOLUTION fps4K / 4K 17:

38CAPTURE SETTINGSWHITE BALANCEWhite Balance adjusts the overall color tone of videos. Standard video records in AUTO White Balance only. Advanced use

39CAPTURE SETTINGS EXITFrom the EXIT screen press the Shutter/Select Button to exit the Capture Settings menu.PRO TIP:If at any time you wish to exi

4FEATURED ACCESSORIESLCD Touch BacPac™Battery BacPac™Wi-Fi RemoteThe FrameWEAR IT. MOUNT IT. LOVE IT.HERO3+ ACCESSORIESWrist HousingStandard HousingRe

40SET UPSET UPTo enter the Set Up menu:1. Verify the camera is in Settings mode. If the Settings icon on your camera’s LCD screen is not showing, pr

41SET UPDEFAULT MODE AT POWER UPYou can set the camera’s Default mode at power up to any of the following modes:VIDEO (default)PHOTOBURST PHOTOTIME LA

42SET UPONE BUTTONWith One Button mode selected, the camera automatically begins recording when powering the camera ON. One Button mode can be config

43SET UPONE BUTTON MODE (continued)To exit One Button mode:1. Power camera ON. 2. Press and hold the Shutter/Select Button until shows in the LCD

44SET UP NTSC / PALThe NTSC and PAL settings govern Video recording frame rate and playback when viewing Video on a TV/HDTV. Select NTSC when vi

45SET UPSOUND INDICATORYou can adjust volume or turn OFF the Sound Indicator.100% (Default)70%OFFMANUAL POWER OFFThe HERO3+ can be configured to autom

46SET UPMONTH / DAY / YEAR / TIMESet the HERO3+ clock to ensure Video and Photo files are saved with the correct date and time. To change Month/Day/Yea

47SET UP EXITFrom the EXIT screen, press the Shutter/Select Button to exit the Set Up menu.PRO TIP:If at any time you wish to exit from the SET UP m

48WI-FI + WI-FI REMOTEWIRELESS CONTROLSThe built-in Wi-Fi allows your HERO3+ camera to connect to the Wi-Fi Remote or to the GoPro App using a smartph

49WI-FI + WI-FI REMOTEWIRELESS CONTROLS CONTINUEDOn the Wi-Fi Remote:1. While holding down the Shutter/Select Button , press and release the Power/

5SEE MORE AT GOPRO.COMMOUNTS + ACCESSORIESHelmet Front Mount Chesty Handlebar/Seatpost/Pole MountSurfboard Mounts Floaty Backdoor Head Strap + Quic

50WI-FI + WI-FI REMOTEUSING YOUR HERO3+ WITH THE WI-FI REMOTEOnce you have paired your camera with the Wi-Fi Remote, follow these steps the next time

51CONNECTING TO GOPRO APP USING YOUR HERO3+ WITH THE GOPRO APP (FREE)The GoPro App lets you control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet.

52STORAGE/MICROSD CARDSThe HERO3+ camera is compatible with 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacity microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards. You

53SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS The HERO3+ camera is compatible with Microso® XP (Service Pack 2 or later) and Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later.WINDOWS MAC Windows XP

54TRANSFERRING FILESTO TRANSFER VIDEO AND PHOTO FILES TO A COMPUTEROn a PC:1. Connect the camera to the computer using included USB cable.2. Press the

55PLAYBACKTO VIEW VIDEOS AND PHOTOSVideos and Photos can be viewed on a TV/HDTV or the LCD Touch BacPac (optional accessory, sold separately). PLAYBAC

56PLAYBACK PLAYBACK ON LCD TOUCH BACPAC (SOLD SEPARATELY)Playback using the LCD Touch BacPac™ follows a similar process/procedure as described with a

57BAT TERY MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE To maximize battery life, turn Wi-Fi OFF. To maximize battery life when shooting longer-duration activities, turn O

58BAT TERYCHARGING THE BATTERYThe battery icon displayed in the camera’s LCD will blink when the battery drops below 10%. If recording is occurring wh

59BAT TERYUSING THE CAMERA WHILE CHARGINGYou can capture Video and Photos while charging the camera’s battery. Simply plug the camera into a computer

6HERO3+ FEATURES1. Camera Status Lights (Red) 2. Shutter/Select Button 3. LCD Status Screen4. Wi-Fi Status Lights (Blue ) 5. Power/Mode Button 6.

60IMPORTANT WARNING MESSAGESMICROSD CARD MESSAGESNO SD No card present. The camera requires a microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC card to record Video or

61CAMERA HOUSINGASSEMBLING THE CAMERA HOUSING To remove camera from housing:1. Li front of latch up to disengage from camera housing.2. Pivot latch

62CAMERA HOUSINGYour HERO3+ camera housing comes with two types of backdoors— Skeleton (non-waterproof) and Standard (waterproof). Skeleton Backdoor

63CAMERA HOUSINGSWAPPING BACKDOORSYou can switch the Backdoor of your HERO3+ camera to suit your activity and shooting conditions.To change backdoor:

64CAMERA HOUSINGPREVENTING WATER DAMAGE TO YOUR CAMERAThe rubber seal that lines the camera housing forms a waterproof barrier that protects your HER

65USING THE MOUNTSATTACHING YOUR CAMERA TO MOUNTSTo attach your HERO3+ camera to a mount, you will need a Quick Release Buckle, thumb screw or hardwar

66USING THE MOUNTSATTACHING ADHESIVE MOUNTS PRO TIPS:Apply to clean surface only. Wax, oil, dirt or other debris will reduce adhesion, which can resu

67HANDLING THE WI-FI REMOTECAUTIONFailure to follow these safety instructions could result in damage to the Wi-Fi Remote or other property.HANDLINGTh

68CUSTOMER SUPPORTGoPro is dedicated to providing the best possible service. To reach GoPro Customer Support, visit gopro.com/support.

7HERO3+ FEATURES9. HERO Port 10. Battery Door 11. Wi-Fi On/Off Button 12. Audio Alert13. Microphone

8CAMERA LCD STATUS SCREENThe LCD screen displays the following information about HERO3+ modes and settings:1. Camera Modes/FOV (Field of View)2. Capt

9CAMERA MENU FLOW CHARTMODESCAMERA SETTINGSCAPTURE SETTINGS WI-FISET UP* Playback only appears in LCD Status Screen if camera is connected to a TV or