GoPro Hero 3 White Edition 130-01529-000 User Manual

User ManUal

10usinG Your Hero3: basicsGETTING STARTEDBefore using your HERO3 for the first time:1. Insert a microSD, microSDHC™ or microSDXC™ card into the card s

11usinG Your Hero3: basicsCAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGSThe HERO3 White Edition camera powers up with the following default settings:Video Resolution 1080p30

12POWERING ON AND OFFTo power ON: Press and release . The red Status Indicator Lights flash three times and the Sound Indicator emits three beeps. To

13OVERVIEWThe HERO3 features several camera modes. To cycle through the modes, press . The modes will appear in the following order: VIDEORecord V

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 showi

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 modesPHOTO BURSTIn Photo Burst mode, your camera takes multiple photos in short time intervals— 3 photos/1 second.To captu

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. When using the 0

18usinG Your Hero3: camera modesSETTINGSThe Settings menu allows you to adjust a variety of camera settings including: Video Resolution Photo

19usinG Your Hero3: camera modesPL AYBACKYou can playback your GoPro Photos and Videos on a TV/HDTV or with the LCD Touch BacPac (optional accessory).

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20camera settinGsSETTINGSTo enter the Settings menu:1. Verify the camera is in the Settings menu. If the Setting icon on your camera’s LCD screen i

21camera settinGsVIDEO RESOLUTION/FPS/FOV MODESThe HERO3 White Edition offers the following Video Capture modes:Video ResolutionNTSC fpsPAL fpsField o

22camera settinGsTIME LAPSESeveral time interval options are available for Time Lapse mode, including 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 and 60 seconds. UPSIDE DOWN

23camera settinGsLOOPING VIDEOLooping Video mode allows you to record a continuously looping video that overwrites itself until you press the button

24camera 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

25camera settinGsWIRELESS CONTROLS The HERO3 camera’s built-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect to the Wi-Fi Remote or smartphone/tablet via the GoPro App

26camera settinGs DELETEDelete the last file or all files and format the memory card. During delete LAST or ALL, the Status Indicator Lights blink until

27camera settinGs EXITFrom the screen, press to exit the Settings menu.PRO TIP:If at any time you wish to exit from the SETTINGS menu, press and ho

28set 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

29set uP DEFAULT MODE AT POWER UPYou can set the camera’s Default mode at power up to any of the following modes:(factory default)

3table of contentsAccessories 4Mounts + Accessories 5HERO3 Features 6Camera LCD Status Screen 8Camera User Interface Flow Chart 9Soware Updates 10Bas

30set uPONE BUTTONWith One Button mode selected, the camera automatically begins recording when powering the camera ON. One Button mode can be configu

31set uP ONE BUTTON MODE (continued)To exit One Button mode:1. Power camera ON. 2. Press and hold until shows in the LCD window.3. Press to enter.

32set uP NTSC / PALThe NTSC and PAL settings govern Video recording frame rate and playback when viewing Video on a TV/HDTV. Select NTSC when viewing

33set uP STATUS INDICATOR LIGHTSKeep all four Status Indicator Lights active, only two active (front and back) or turn OFF all lights.4 (Default)2OFF

34set 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/Year

35set uP EXITFrom the EXIT screen, press to exit the Set Up menu.PRO TIP:If at any time you wish to exit from the SET UP menu, press and hold for tw

36wireless controlsWIRELESS CONTROLSThe built-in Wi-Fi allows your HERO3 camera to connect to the Wi-Fi Remote and smartphone/tablet via the GoPro App

37wireless controlsWIRELESS CONTROLS CONTINUED On your Wi-Fi Remote:1. Press to turn ON the GoPro Wi-Fi Remote.2. While holding , press and releas

38storaGe/microsd cardsThe HERO3 camera is compatible with 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacity microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards.

39sYstem requirementsThe 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

4HERO3 ACCESSORIESWrist HousingReplacement HousingRechargeable Li-Ion BatteryLens Replacement KitCaps + Doors32GB/16GB microSD™More HERO3 accessories

40transferrinG filesTO TRANSFER VIDEO AND PHOTO FILES TO A COMPUTERON A PC:1. Connect the camera to the computer using included USB cable.2. Press to

41Pl aYbackTO VIEW VIDEOS AND PHOTOSVideos and Photos can be viewed on a TV/HDTV or the LCD Touch BacPac (optional accessory). PLAYBACK ON TV/HDTVTo b

42Pl aYbackPLAYBACK ON LCD TOUCH BACPACPlayback using the LCD Touch BacPac follows a similar process/procedure as described with a few slight variatio

43batterY lifeCHARGING BATTERYThe battery icon displayed in the camera’s LCD will blink when the battery drops below 10%. If recording is occurring wh

44batterY lifeUSING THE CAMERA WHILE CHARGINGYou can charge the camera’s battery while recording Video or taking Photos. Simply plug the camera into a

45imPortant warninG messaGesMICROSD CARD MESSAGESNO SD No card present. The camera requires a microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC card to record Video or

46camera assemblYASSEMBLING THE CAMERA The HERO3 camera housing is waterproof to 197’/60m and is constructed of polycarbonate and stainless steel for

47camera assemblYThe HERO3 housing comes with two types of backdoors—Skeleton and Standard. Skeleton Backdoor Standard BackdoorThe Skeleton Backdoor (

48camera assemblYSWAPPING HOUSING DOORSYour HERO3 camera housing comes with two types of backdoors—Standard and Skeleton (non-waterproof). To change b

49camera assemblYPREVENTING WATER DAMAGE TO YOUR CAMERAThe rubber seal that lines the camera housing forms a waterproof barrier that protects your HER

5MOUNTS + ACCESSORIESHelmet FrontMountChest MountHarnessHandlebar/Seatpost/Pole MountSurfboard MountsFloaty Backdoor Head Strap Suction Cup Mount Vent

50camera assemblYATTACHING YOUR CAMERA TO MOUNTSTo attach your HERO3 camera to a mount, you will need an attachment buckle, thumb screw or other hardw

51 camera assemblY ATTACHING ADHESIVE MOUNTS PRO TIPS:Apply to clean surface only. Wax, oil, dirt or other debris will reduce adhesion, which can resu

52customer suPPortGoPro is dedicated to providing the best possible service. To reach the GoPro Customer Support Team, visit gopro.com/support.

6Hero3 features1. Status Indicator Lights (Red) 2. SHUTTER/SELECT Button 3. LCD Status Screen4. Wi-Fi Indicator Light (Blue ) 5. POWER/MODE Button

7Hero3 features9. HERO Port 10. Battery Door 11. Wi-Fi ON/OFF Button 12. Audio Alert

8camera lcd status screenThe LCD screen displays the following information about HERO3 modes and settings:1. Camera Modes/FOV (Field of View)2. Captu

9camera user interface flow cHartMODESCAMERA SETTINGSWI-FISET UP*Note: Playback only appears if Playback is activated.