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## table of contents
Accessories 4 Mounts + Accessories 5 HERO3 Features 6 Camera LCD Status Screen 8 Camera User Interface Flow Chart 9 Software Updates 10 Basics 10 Camera Modes 13 Camera Settings 20 Delete 30 Capture Settings 32 Set Up 40 Wireless Controls 49 Storage/SD Cards 52 System Requirements 53 Transferring Files 54 Playback 55 Battery Life 57 Important Warning Messages 59 Camera Assembly 60 Customer Support 674 

### hero3 AC c essories
Wrist Housing

Replacement Housing

Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery

Lens Replacement Kit

Caps + Doors

32GB/64GB microSDTM

More HERO3 accessories available at gopro.com. 

### Premium AC c essories

LCD Touch BacPac TM

Battery BacPac TM

Wi-Fi Remote

The Frame Mount (HERO3 accessory) 

## wear it. mount it. love it.5 

### M ounts + AC c essories

Helmet Front

Mount Chest Mount Harness Handlebar/Seatpost/ Pole Mount Surfboard Mounts

Floaty Backdoor Head Strap Mount Suction Cup Vented Helmet Strap

Roll Bar Moun t Tripod Mount Anti-Fog Inserts Grab Bag of Mounts

Curved + Flat Adhesive Mounts Side Mount Camera Tethers Wi-Fi Remote Mounting Kit 

## see more at gopro.com6 1. Status Indicator Lights (Red) 2. SHUTTER / SE L E C T Button 3. LCD Status Screen 4. Wi-Fi Indicator Light (Blue ) 5. P O W ER / MO D E Button 6. Micro HDMI Port (Cable not included) 7. microSD Card Slot

(SD card not included) 8. mini-USB Port

(Supports Composite A/V cable/3.5mm stereo mic adapter, not included) 

## H ERO 3 F eatures7 

## H ERO 3 F eatures

9. HERO Port 10. Battery Door 11. Wi-Fi ON / O FF Button 12. Microphone 13. Audio Alert8 

## camera lcd status screen The LCD screen displays the following information about HERO3 modes and settings:

1. Camera M odes/F O V (Field of View) 2. Capture S etting M odes (not shown) 3. R esolution/FP S (Frames Per S econd) 4. T ime I nterval S ettings: (not shown) 5. Counter 6. T ime/ S torage/Files 7. Battery Life N ote: The icons displayed above will vary depending on what mode your camera is in.9 

## camera user interface flow c h art

MODES

CAMERA SETTINGS

CAPTURE SETTINGS WI-FI

SET UP

* N ote: White Balance only appears in your camera display if Protune TM mode is turned ON . Playback only appears if Playback is activated.10 

## USIN G Y OUR H ERO 3: BASICS G ETTIN G ST A RTE D Before using your HERO 3 for the first time:

1. I nsert a micro S D, micro S D H CTM or micro S DXCTM card into the card slot

with label facing forward, narrowest part of the card first. Speed Class 10 or higher cards are recommended. When using 0.5 second T ime Lapse or recording video in Protune mode, a Speed Class Rating 10 is required. 2. Place battery into the camera. 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.

P RO TI P: S tatus I ndicator Lights when camera is O FF and charging, show: • S tatus I ndicator Lights are ON when charging. • S tatus I ndicator Lights are O FF when charging is complete. ▶See BA TTER Y L I F E for more information. ▶See P ROTUNE for more information

. 

## software U P DATES GoPro releases product updates through software updates. Check to see if any updates are available for your camera or other GoPro products. Visit: gopro.com/update

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## CA MER A De fa u l t SETTIN G S The HERO3: Black Edition camera powers up with the following default settings: Video R esolution 1440p48fps Photo R esolution 12 Megapixels (MP) Photo Burst 30 photos in 1 second T ime Lapse 0.5 seconds Wi-Fi O FF
P RO TI P: Want to change your V I D EO and P HOTO settings? ▶ See SETTIN G S menu to make changes. 

## USIN G Y OUR H ERO 3: basics12 

## P O W ERIN G ON A N D O FF

T o power ON : Press and release . The red S tatus I ndicator Lights flash three times and the S ound I ndicator emits three beeps. T o power O FF: Press for two seconds, then release. The red S tatus I ndicator Lights flash several times and the S ound I ndicator emits seven beeps.

P RO TI P: Want to turn your HERO3 into a “one-button” camera that automatically starts recording P HOTOS or V I D EOS once it turns ON ? Set the camera to ONE B UTTON mode. ▶ See ONE B UTTON mode for more information. 

## USIN G Y OUR H ERO 3: B asics13 

## Ov er v ie w The HERO3 features several camera modes. To cycle through the modes, press

. The modes will appear in the following order:
v i d eo Record Video
p hoto Capture single Photo
Photo b urst Capture Burst photos
time lap se Capture Time Lapse photos

PLAYBACK Appears only if the camera is plugged into a TV/HDTV. Playback allows you to play Photos and Videos on a TV/HDTV (via optional Micro HDMI cable or A/V composite cable).
P RO TI P: Use P HOTO B URST to capture fast moving subjects.
▶ See PLAYBACK for more information.



## USIN G Y OUR H ERO 3: camera modes14 

## USIN G Y OUR H ERO 3: camera modes Vi d eo To record Video , verify the camera is in Video mode. If the Video icon on your camera’s LCD screen is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears. T o start recording: Press and release . The camera will emit one beep and the red S tatus I ndicator Lights will flash while recording. T o stop recording: Press and release . The red S tatus I ndicator 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 O FF

. ▶ See V I D EO mode for instructions on how to change resolution settings.15 

## USIN G Y OUR H ERO 3: camera modes P HOTO To capture a Photo , verify the camera is in Photo mode. If the Photo icon on your camera’s LCD is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears. T o take a photo: Press and release . The camera beeps two times and the red S tatus I ndicator Lights flash. ▶ See P HOTO modes for instructions on how to change resolution settings and other P HOTO features.16 

## USIN G Y OUR H ERO 3: CAMERA MODES p hoto b urst In Photo Burst mode your camera takes multiple photos in short time intervals— 3 photos/1 second , 5 photos/1 second , 10 photos/1 second, 10 photos/2 sec onds, 30 photos/1 second, 30 photos/2 seconds or 30 photos/3 seconds

. To capture a Photo Burst series, verify the camera is in Photo Burst mode. If the Photo Burst icon on your camera’s LCD screen is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears. T o take a Photo Burst series: Press and release . The red S tatus I ndicator Lights flash and the camera beeps multiple times.
P RO TI P: Sometimes 30 photos/1 second is too fast. Try a slower P HOTO B URST setting to better match the action. ▶ See P HOTO B URST for instructions on how to change the interval settings.17 

## USIN G Y OUR H ERO 3: camera modes time lap se T ime Lapse mode captures a series of photos at 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 or 60 second intervals. When using the 0.5 seconds setting, an SD card with a Speed Class 10 Rating is required. To capture a T ime Lapse series, verify the camera is in T ime Lapse mode. If the T ime Lapse icon is not showing on your camera’s LCD screen, press repeatedly until it appears. T o take T ime Lapse: Press and release . The camera initiates countdown and the red S tatus I ndicator Lights flash each time a Photo is taken. T o stop T ime Lapse: Press and release . The red S tatus I ndicator Lights flash three times and the camera emits three beeps to indicate that T ime Lapse has stopped. ▶ See TIME LAP SE for instructions on how to change the interval settings.18 

## USIN G Y OUR H ERO 3: CAMERA MODES S ettin g s
The S ettings menu allows you to adjust a variety of camera settings including: Video R esolution Photo R esolution

T ime Lapse Photo Burst

Continuous Photo

• and more ▶ See SETTIN G S menu to make changes, learn how to navigate menu options and read more details on each setting.19 

## USIN G Y OUR H ERO 3: CAMERA MODES playback You can playback your GoPro Photos and Videos on a TV/HDTV or with the LCD Touch BacPac (optional accessory). Playback appears as a camera mode when camera is powered ON and plugged into a TV/HDTV. ▶ See PLAYBACK for more information on viewing your V I D EOS and P HOTOS

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## CAMERA settin g s S ettin g s T o enter the S ettings menu:

1. Verify the camera is in the S ettings menu. If the S etting icon on your

camera’s LCD screen is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears. 2. Press to enter menu. 3. Use to cycle through the various S ettings options. 4. Press to select desired option. 5. To exit, hold down for two seconds or cycle through to and press

. P RO TI P: If at any time you wish to exit from the SETTIN G S menu, press and hold for two seconds.21 

## camera settin g s
V ideo R esolution /FPS/FOV M odes You can change R esolution , FP S and View Angle (F O V) for your HERO3 camera when using Video mode. This mode contains sub-level menu options. O nce in the S ettings menu:

1. Press to enter
. 2. Use to cycle through options. 3. Press to enter desired menu. 4. Use to cycle through each sub-menu option and to select. 5. To change additional options, repeat step 4. 6. To exit, hold down for two seconds or cycle through to and

press .22 

## camera settin g s
T he HERO 3: Black E dition offers the following Video Capture modes: Video Resolution NTSC fps PAL fps std Mode Protune Field of View (FOV) Screen Resolution 4k / 4k Cin 15 12 12.5 12 No Yes Ultra Wide 3840x2160, 16:9 4096x2160, 17:9 2.7 k / 2.7 k Cin 30 24 25 24 Yes Yes Ultra Wide 2704x1524, 16:9 2704x1440, 17:9

1440 p 48 30 24 48 25 24 Yes Yes Ultra Wide 1920x1440, 4:3
1080p 60 48 30 24 50 48 25 24 Yes Yes Ultra Wide Medium Narrow 1920x1080, 16:9

960p 100 48 100 48 Yes Yes No Ultra Wide 1280x960, 4:3 720p 120 60 100 50 Yes Yes No Ultra Wide Narrow* 1280x720, 16:9

WVGA 240 240 Yes No Ultra Wide 848x480, 16:9 *Medium and Narrow FOV will be available in an upcoming software update. Note: 720p120 and 720p100 only support Ultra Wide and Narrow FOV. N ote: Protune mode is only possible in select Video resolutions.23 

## camera settin g s

Video Resolution Best Use
4k / 4k Cin Stunning 8MP resolution video with professional low light performance. Pull 8MP stills from video. Recommended for tripod or fixed position shots. 2.7 k / 2.7 k Cin 16:9 / 17:9 resolution video downscales to provide stunning, cinema-quality results for professional productions. Recommended for tripod or fixed position shots. 1440 p Recommended for body-mounted shots as larger viewing area and high frame rate yield the smoothest, most immersive results for high action capture. 1080p 1080p60 is great for all shots as high resolution and frame rate yeild stunning results. Tripod or fixed mounting for 1080p48 and 30fps and 1080p24 is ideal for television and film productions. 960p Use for body-mounted shots and when slow motion is desired. Provides large viewing area and smooth results for high action capture. 720p Good for handheld shots and when slow motion is desired.

WVGA Good when super slow motion is desired and standard definition is acceptable.

P RO TI P: Setting the P ROTUNE mode to ON allows for high-quality capture, neutral color and 24fps video for professional video production. ▶ See P ROTUNE for more information.24 

## C amera SETTIN G S

PHOTO resolution modes The HERO3 can capture photos at 12 M P , 7 M P and 5 M P resolutions. Any change to photo resolution also affects photos captured in Photo, Photo Burst and T ime Lapse modes. Photo Resolution Field of View (FOV) 12MP Wide (Default) 7MP Wide 7MP Medium 5MP Wide25 

## C amera SETTIN G S

C ontinuous photo Continuous Photo mode allows you to capture a series of Photos continuously while holding down the button. 3 photos every 1 second 5 photos every 1 second 10 photos every 1 second N ote: Your camera will remain in the C ONTINUOUS P HOTO mode until you return it to the SIN GL E photo capture setting option.26 

## camera settin g s

PHOTO BURST options Photo Burst mode captures series of Photos when is pressed. Photos can be captured in the following rates: 3 photos in 1 second 5 photos in 1 second 10 photos in 1 second 10 photos in 2 seconds 30 photos in 1 second (Default) 30 photos in 2 seconds 30 photos in 3 seconds

TIME LAPSE Several time interval options are available for T ime Lapse mode, including 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 and 60 seconds.27 

## camera settin g s

CAPTURE SETTINGS MENU Capture S ettings allows you to adjust the following advanced camera settings: Camera O rientation

S pot M eter S imultaneous Video and Photo Looping Video Protune White Balance ▶ See CAP TURE SETTIN G S section for a complete list of capture options .28 

## camera settin g s

SET UP MENU The S et U p menu allows you to adjust the following camera settings: Default mode at Power U p O ne Button M ode NTS C/PAL O n S creen Display S tatus I ndicator Lights S ound I ndicator M onth/Day/Year/ T ime ▶ See SET U P menu section for a complete list of set up options

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## camera settin g s

wireless 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. When Wi-Fi is ON , your Wi-Fi S tatus I ndicator Light will blink blue. T o turn Wi-Fi ON / O FF: Press to turn Wi-Fi ON / O FF . The most recently used Wi-Fi mode will be active when Wi-Fi is ON

. ▶ See W IRE L ESS C ONTRO L S section for a complete list of wireless functions

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## C amera SETTIN G S

delete Delete the last file or all files and format the memory card. During delete LA ST

or ALL , the S tatus I ndicator Lights blink until operation is complete. cancel (Default) last all T o delete LA ST or ALL:

1. Verify the camera is in S ettings mode. If the S ettings icon on your camera’s LCD screen is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears. 2. Press to enter S ettings menu. 3. Use to cycle through S ettings to locate

. 4. Press to enter Delete

. 5. Use to cycle through options. 6. Select highlighted option by pressing

. 7. To exit, hold down for two seconds or cycle through to and press

. P RO TI P: Use caution — by selecting ALL , the memory card will be formatted, deleting every file on your SD card.31 

## camera settin g s

EXIT From the screen, press to exit the S ettings menu. P RO TI P: If at any time you wish to exit from the SETTIN G S menu, press and hold for two seconds.32 

## C a p ture S ettin g s CA p ture S ettin g s

T o enter the Capture S ettings menu:

1. Verify the camera is in S ettings mode. If the S ettings icon on your camera’s LCD screen is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears. 2. Press to enter
. 3. Use to cycle through S ettings to locate

. 4. Press to enter Capture S ettings

. 5. Use to locate the desired option to change. 6. Press to select the desired option. 7. Some options have a sub-menu. Use to cycle through the sub-menus. 8. Press to select a highlighted option. 9. To exit, hold down for two seconds or cycle through to and

press .33 

## ca p ture settin g s You can customize the way your HERO3 camera captures Video and Photos in the Capture S ettings menus, such as U pside Down , Looping Video and White Balance

. upside down Mounting your HERO3 U pside 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

S pot M eter Turn on S pot M eter when filming from within a dark space pointing the camera into a brighter setting, such as filming the outdoors from within a car. When S pot M eter is set to ON , appears in the LCD window. OFF (Default) ON34 

## ca p ture settin g s

SIMULTANEOUS VIDEO AND PHOTO S imultaneous Video and Photo mode, allows you to simultaneously capture both Videos and Photos . You can set the camera to take a Photo every 5 seconds , 10 seconds , 30 seconds or 60 seconds while you record Video

. To set your camera to Picture I n Video M ode verify that a supported Video resolution is selected and that Protune is turned O FF

. OFF 5 seconds 10 seconds 30 seconds 60 seconds N ote: You can capture S imultaneous Video and Photo in one of the following resolution settings: 1080p 24 fps, 1080p 30 fps, 720p 60fps or 1440p 24 fps.

P RO TI P: Your resulting P HOTO size is determined by the V I D EO dimensions you select. Video Dimensions M egapixel 16:9 (1080p, 720p) 8MP 4:3 (1440p) 12MP While capturing V I D EO you can manually take a P HOTO at any time by simply pressing

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## ca p ture settin g s

L ooping V ideo Looping Video mode allows you to record a continuously looping video that overwrites itself until you press the button to stop it. Looping Video is not available if Protune mode is turned ON

. Looping Video options inlcude: OFF (Default) Max video Camera records until memory card is full, then overwrites with a new video. 5 min video Camera records for 5 minutes, then begins a new video, progressively overwriting the previous 5 minute video. 20 min video Camera records for 20 minutes, then begins a new video, progressively overwriting the previous 20 minute video. 60 min video Camera records for 60 minutes, then begins a new 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.

P RO TI P: 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 video editing software if you wish to combine files into a longer video. N ote: Looping Video is not enabled when in Protune mode.36 

## ca p ture settin g s
PROTUNE The HERO3 camera can record video in Protune mode. Protune is a video mode that unlocks the camera’s full potential, yielding stunning image quality and cinema-caliber video for professional productions. Content creators now have far more flexibility and workflow efficiency than ever before. P ROTUNE K E Y B ENE F ITS IN CL U D E : H igh-Quality I mage Capture Protune ’s high data rate captures images with less compression, giving content creators higher quality for professional productions. N eutral Color Protune ’s neutral color profile offers more flexibility during post-production color correction. Protune’s log curve captures more detail in shadows and highlights. Film/ T V Frame R ate S tandard Record video in cinema-quality 24fps and easily intercut GoPro content with other source media without the need to perform fps conversion. Turning Protune ON affects several settings and features, such as Video R esolution , fps , F O V and S imultaneous Video and Photo

. OFF (Default) ON37 

## ca p ture settin g s P ROTUNE RESO L UTIONS (continued): Protune is available in the following HERO3: Black Edition resolutions:

RESOLUTION FPS 4k / 4kCin 15/12.5,12 2.7k / 2.7kCin 30/25, 24 1440p 48, 30,25,24 1080p 60, 50, 48, 30, 25, 24 960p 100 720p 120, 100 C OM PA TI B I L IT Y: Protune is compatible with professional color correction tools, editing programs and GoPro CineForm Studio.38 

## ca p ture settin g s

W hite balance White Balance adjusts the overall color tone of videos. Standard video records in A UTO White Balance only. Advanced users can make adjustments to the White Balance settings when in Protune mode. Just remember, Videos recorded with Protune turned ON require that you post process the video with an editing program to achieve your desired finish.

P RO TI P: Consider manually setting W HITE BALA N C E to the following settings when operating in the following conditions:

Incandescent or sunrise/sunset lighting 3000K Daylight or sunlit shooting 5500K Cool white fluorescent skylight lighting 6500K Industry standard optimized color Cam RAW
Cam R AW (Camera R AW) The HERO3 camera can record Video in Protune mode in Cam R AW . GoPro Cam R AW mode yields a minimally processed data file direct from the image sensor that allows for more precise adjustments to be made in post-process. Working in this mode takes full advantage of the image sensor’s capabilities.
P RO TI P: If you’ve changed your W HITE BALA N C E settings in P ROTUNE and switch back to Standard recording, the W HITE BALA N C E settings will automatically revert back to A UTO

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## ca p ture settin g s

EXIT From the E X IT screen press to exit the Capture S ettings menu. P RO TI P: If at any time you wish to exit from the CAP TURE SETTIN G S menu, press and hold for two seconds.40 

## S et u p S et u p
T o enter the S et U p menu:

1. Verify the camera is in S ettings mode. If the S ettings icon on your camera’s LCD screen is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears. 2. Press to enter
. 3. Use to cycle through S ettings to locate

. 4. Press to enter S et U p . 5. Use to locate the desired option to change. 6. Press to select the desired option. 7. To exit, hold down for two seconds or cycle through to and

press .41 

## set u p

default mode at power up You can set the camera’s Default mode at power up to any of the following modes: (factory default)42 

## set u p

O ne B utton With O ne Button mode selected, the camera automatically begins recording when powering the camera ON

. O ne Button mode can be configured to start in Video or T ime Lapse

. OFF (Default) ON

T o turn O ne Button mode ON : 1. Verify the camera is in S ettings mode. If the S ettings icon on your camera’s LCD screen is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears. 2. Press to enter menu. 3. Use to cycle through S ettings to locate

. 4. Press to enter S et U p . 5. Use to cycle through to locate

. 6. Press to enter O ne Button menu. 7. Use to cycle through options. 8. Press to select a highlighted option. 9. To exit, hold down for two seconds or cycle through to and press

. Next time you power your camera ON , it will begin recording in its Default Power U p M ode . To stop recording, push and hold for two seconds.43 

## set u p ONE B UTTON MO D E (continued) To exit O ne Button mode:

1. Power camera ON

. 2. Press and hold until shows in the LCD window. 3. Press to enter. 4. Use to highlight O FF

. 5. Press to select. 6. To exit, hold down for two seconds or cycle through to and

press .

P RO TI P: To stop the capture process ( V I D EO or TIME LAP SE ) when in ONE B UTTON , press and hold for two seconds. You will return to the ONE B UTTON menu where you can turn ONE B UTTON mode O FF

. N ote: O ne Button mode is disabled when connected to Wi-Fi Remote or GoPro App.44 

## set u p

ntsc/ pal The NTS C and PAL settings govern Video recording frame rate and playback when viewing Video on a TV/HDTV. Select NTS C 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. NTS C (Default) PAL 4k/15fps 4k/12.5fps 4k Cin/12fps 4k Cin/12fps 2.7k/30fps 2.7k/25fps 2.7k Cin/24fps 2.7k Cin/24fps 1440p/48fps 1440p/48fps 1440p/30fps 1440p/25fps 1080p/60fps 1080p/50fps 1080p/48fps 1080p/48fps 1080p/30fps 1080p/25fps 1080p/24fps 1080p/24fps 960p/100fps 960p/100fps 960p/48fps 960p/48fps 720p/120fps 720p/100fps 720p/60fps 720p/50fps WVGA/240fps WVGA/240fps45 

## set u p

ONSCREEN DISPLAY To display or hide the recording icons and file information on Video or the viewing screen during playback, turn O nscreen Display ( OS D) O FF or ON

. OFF ON (Default)
S tatus I ndicator L ights Keep all four S tatus I ndicator Lights active, only two active (front and back) or turn O FF all lights. 4 (Default) 2 OFF
S ound I ndicator You can adjust volume or turn O FF the S ound I ndicator

. 100% (Default) 70% OFF46 

## set u p

M anual P ower O ff The HERO3 can be configured to automatically power O FF 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 sec47 

## set u p
M onth / D a Y / YEAR / T ime Set the HERO3 clock to ensure Video and Photo files are saved with the correct date and time. T o change M onth/Day/Year/ T ime: 1. Verify the camera is in S ettings mode. If the S ettings icon on your camera’s LCD screen is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears. 2. Press to enter menu. 3. Use to cycle through S ettings to locate

. 4. Press to enter S et U p . 5. Use to locate

. 6. Press to enter M onth/Day/Year/ T ime sub-menu; M onth ( MM ) will

be highlighted. 7. Press to access the list of months ( 1 to 12 ). 8. Use to cycle through list until desired selection is highlighted. 9. Press to select. 10. To advance to the next option, press

. 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 for two seconds or cycle through to and

press . N ote: If the battery is removed from the camera for an extended period of time M onth/Day/Year/ T ime will need to be set again.48 

## set u p

EXIT From the E X IT screen, press to exit the S et U p menu. P RO TI P: If at any time you wish to exit from the SET U P menu, press and hold for two seconds.49 

## wi RELESS CONTROLS w ire l ess c ontro l s The built-in Wi-Fi allows your HERO3 camera to connect to the Wi-Fi Remote and smartphone/tablet via the GoPro App. T o turn Wi-Fi ON / O FF via the Wi-Fi button: Press and hold until blue lights flash. When turning Wi-Fi ON the Wi-Fi mode will be set to the most recently used mode. PA IRIN G Y OUR HERO 3 W ITH THE W I -F I REMOTE Before you can use the Wi-Fi Remote to control your HERO3 for the first time, you must pair the two devices. First, ensure both camera and remote are powered O FF

. O n the camera:

1. Press to power ON your HERO3

. 2. Press to turn ON the Wi-Fi , then press again to access

the menu. 3. Press to enter the menu. 4. Press to cycle to Wi-Fi R C , then press to select it. 5. Press to cycle to NE W , then press to select it. 6. You will see

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## WIRELESS CONTROLS w ire l ess c ontro l s ( c ontinue d )
O n the Wi-Fi R emote:

1. While holding down , press and release once to power

the remote ON into pairing mode. 2. When you see on the remote’s screen, you can release

. 3. will appear on both screens once the devices have paired. 4. The remote will now ask if you want to C ONNE C T A NOTHER ? camera. a. If yes, press to select Y ES , then repeat the pairing process

from the beginning. b. If no, press to cycle to NO , then press to select it. The remote’s LCD screen will mirror the camera’s LCD screen. You can now use the remote to control your camera. USIN G Y OUR HERO 3 W ITH THE W I -F I REMOTE Once you have paired your camera with the Wi-Fi Remote, follow these steps the next time you want to use the remote to control your camera. (You only need to pair the camera and remote once). O n the camera:

1. Press to power ON your HERO3. 2. Press to turn ON the Wi-Fi, then press again to access

the menu. 3. Press to enter the menu. 4. Press to cycle to Wi-Fi R C , then press to select it.51 

## WIRELESS CONTROLS
5. Press to select C URRENT

. 6. You will see

. O n the remote: 1. Press to power ON the remote. 2. You will see on the remote’s screen. 3. will appear once camera and remote are connected. The remote’s LCD screen will mirror the camera’s LCD screen. You can now use the remote to control your camera. G O P RO APP (F REE ) The GoPro App lets you control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. Features include full control of camera and settings, live video preview on your smartphone or tablet for easy shot framing and more. Download the GoPro App for free at the Apple App Store and Google Play.

P RO TI P: Before you hit , see what your HERO3 camera sees by viewing it on your smartphone or tablet’s screen. ▶See gopro.com for more information.52 

## stora g e/microsd cards The HERO3 camera is compatible with 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacity micro S D , micro S D H C and micro S DXC memory cards. While all speed class ratings are compatible, GoPro requires using an SD card with Speed Class Rating 10 or higher speed when recording in Protune mode, or when using the 0.5 T ime Lapse setting. GoPro recommends using brand name memory cards for maximum reliability in high-vibration activities. T o insert S D card: T o remove S D card:

1. Slide memory card into card slot

with label facing front of camera

. 2. The card will click into place when

fully inserted

. 1. Place fingernail against edge of memory card and lightly press further into camera. 2. Card will spring out far enough to

be removed.

P RO TI P: 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. ▶ See P ROTUNE for more information.53 

## s y stem requirements The HERO3 camera is compatible with Microsoft® XP (Service Pack 2 or later) and Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later. Win d o w s 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

P RO TI P: Want to see your footage and stills on the big screen? Plug your HERO3 directly into a TV/HDTV with GoPro’s Micro HDMI cable or USB cable (optional accessories).54 

## T ransferrin g files TO TR A NS F ER V I D EO A N D P HOTO F I L ES TO A C OM P UTER O n a PC:

1. Connect the camera to the computer using included USB cable. 2. Press to turn ON the 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 “DCIM” folder icon. 7. Double click “100GOPRO” icon to view all Photo and Video fi les. 8. Copy/move files to the computer or external hard drive. O n a M ac:

1. Connect the camera to Mac using included USB cable. 2. Press to turn ON the camera. 3. The Mac recognizes the camera as an external hard drive. Double click

icon for external drive to access files. 4. Copy/move files to computer or external hard drive. IM P ORT A NT TI P F OR M AC USERS : When deleting files from the memory card, empty the trash before removing the memory card or unplugging the camera.55 

## p la y back T o V IE W V I D EOS A N D P HOTOS Videos and Photos can be viewed on a TV/HDTV or the LCD Touch BacPac (optional accessory). PLAYBACK ON T V/ H D T V T o browse Videos and Photos:

1. Plug the camera into a TV/HDTV with a M icro H D MI or a mini- US B to a

Composite Cable (optional accessories). 2. Turn camera ON

. 3. On your camera press to cycle to . Press

. 4. HERO3 displays thumbnail previews of all Videos and Photos on the

SD card. Photo sets taken in Continuous Photo , Photo Burst and T ime Lapse display the first Photo in a series. 5. While in thumbnail preview use to cycle through thumbnails. Press

to view. 6. Use and to navigate backward and forward to see more media

files on your memory card. 7. Highlight desired file to view and press

. 8. Depending on whether you are viewing Videos or Photos , different control options will appear. Use the and buttons to navigate. N ote: Photo Burst and T ime Lapse files will display the first Photo in the series. To view all Photos in a series, use to select V IE W and press

.56 

## p la y back
PLAYBACK ON LCD TOU C H BACPAC Playback using the LCD Touch BacPac follows a similar process/procedure as described with a few slight variations. ▶ See the LCD Touch BacPac User Manual for more information.57 

## B atter y life C H A R G IN G BA TTER Y 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 O FF

. T o charge the battery:

1. Connect the camera to a

computer or USB power supply (such as the GoPro Wall Charger or GoPro Auto Charger). 2. The red S tatus I ndicator Light

remains ON while the battery is charging. 3. The red S tatus I ndicator Light

will turn O FF when the battery is fully charged. The battery will charge to 80% in one hour and 100% in two hours when using GoPro’s 1000mAh USB-compatible Wall or Auto Charger. Other chargers may charge at only half this rate. No damage will occur to the camera or the battery if used together prior to full charge. Spare batteries and additional charging accessories are available at gopro.com .58 

## batter y life U sin g the C a mer a Whi l e Ch a r g in g You can charge the camera’s battery while recording Video or taking Photos . Simply plug the camera into a GoPro-specific auto, wall or phone charger to charge the HERO3 camera while recording Video or Photos . It is best to use GoPro’s 1AMP (1000mAh) Wall or Auto Charger for maximum charging performance while the camera is in use. Performance of non-GoPro chargers cannot be guaranteed. 

## R emo v in g the B a tter y From the C a mer a The HERO3 battery is designed to have a tight fi t to maximize reliability in highvibration activities. T o 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.59 

## im p ortant warnin g messa g e S M i c ro S D C a r d M ess ag es
NO S D No card present. The camera requires a micro S D , micro S D H C or micro S DXC card to record Video or take Photos

. S D F U LL Card is full. Delete files or swap card. S D ERROR Camera unable to access card. 

## Fi l e R e pa ir Ic on on the LCD If you see the File R epair icon on the LCD screen, your Video fi le was corrupted during recording. Press any button and the camera will repair the fi le. 

## T em p er a ture W a rnin g Ic on on the LCD The T emperature 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.60 

## camera assembl y A

SSEM BL IN G THE CA MER A The HERO3 camera housing is waterproof to 197’/60m and is constructed of polycarbonate and stainless steel for ultimate durability. The HERO3 has a new improved latch closure that offers one hand open-and-close functionality and locking.

T o place the HERO 3 camera into the housing:

1. Place camera in housing. 2. Position the backdoor into place. 3. Lift the latch arm into upright position allowing the hinged arm to

hang downward. 4. Hook grooved portion of hinged arm to grooved top of the backdoor. 5. Use one finger to push down the latch arm to snap into place. T o remove the HERO 3 camera from the housing:

1. Grip the housing with left hand. 2. Using right hand, place thumb to left side of arrow and index finger just

below latch arm. 3. Pinch fingers together, sliding arrow to the right. 4. Use fingertips to pull upward, allowing latch arm to swing to fully

upright position. 5. Lift hinged arm over the housing and remove the HERO3. To close properly, be sure grooved sections of the latch arm and the backdoor are hooked.61 

## camera assembl y The HERO3 housing comes with two types of backdoors—Skeleton and Standard.

S keleton Backdoor S tandard Backdoor The Skeleton Backdoor (non-waterproof) provides better sound quality by allowing more sound to reach the camera’s microphone. It also reduces 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. The Standard Backdoor makes the housing waterproof to 197’/60m. Use this door when you need to protect the camera from water and other environmental hazards.

P RO TI P: Apply RAIN-X or a similar anti-beading solution to the housing lens to prevent waterspots from forming when using your camera in rain or water. When RAIN-X is not available, periodically licking your lens is a good backup solution. Trust us, this works.62 

## camera assembl y Swapp in g housin g d oors Your HERO3 camera housing comes with two types of backdoors—Standard and Skeleton (non-waterproof). T o 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.63 

## camera assembl y Pre v entin g W a

ter D a m ag e to Your C a mer a 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. After every use in salt water you will need to rinse the outside of the 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 housing. WA RNIN G: Failure to follow these steps each time you use your HERO 3 can result in leaks that may damage or destroy your camera. Your warranty does not cover water damage resulting from user error.64 

## camera assembl y Att ac hin g y our ca mer a to M ounts To attach your HERO3 camera to a mount, you will need an attachment buckle, thumb screw or hardware depending on the mount you are using. For more information on mounts, visit gopro.com/support

.

Attachment

Buckle T humb S crew Waterhousing Complete U nit 

## U sin g Cur v e d or F la t A d hesi v e M ounts The curved and flat adhesive mounts make it easy to attach the camera to curved and flat surfaces of helmets, vehicles and gear. With the attachment buckle the assembled camera housing can be clicked ON / O FF the secured adhesive mounts.

Flat Adhesive M ount Curved Adhesive M ount65 

## Handlin g t h e W i- F i R emote
CA UTION Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in damage to the Wi-Fi Remote or other property. H A N DL IN G The Wi-Fi Remote contains sensitive components. Do not drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture, shred, microwave, incinerate, paint or insert foreign objects into either product. Do not use the Wi-Fi Remote if it has been damaged—for example, if the product is cracked, punctured or damaged by water. K EE P IN G THE W I -F I REMOTE ’ S LCD CL E A N Clean LCD screen immediately if it comes into contact with any contaminants that may cause stains, such as ink, dyes, makeup, dirt, food, oils and lotions. To clean the LCD, use a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth. Avoid getting moisture in openings. Don’t use window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol, ammonia or abrasives to clean LCD. WA

TER RESIST A N C E Do not submerge the Wi-Fi Remote in more than 10ft / 3m of water. Do not attempt to dry the Wi-Fi Remote with an external heat source, such as a microwave oven or hair dryer. Damage to the Wi-Fi Remote caused by excessive water pressure is not covered under warranty. USIN G C ONNE C TORS A N D P ORTS Never force a connector into a port. Check for obstructions on the port. If the connector and port don’t join with reasonable ease, they probably don’t match. Make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port. K EE P IN G THE W I -F I REMOTE W ITHIN ACC E P T ABL E TEM P ER A TURES The Wi-Fi Remote is designed to be operated in temperatures between 0° C and 40° C and stored in temperatures between 0° C and 70° C. Extreme temperatures may temporarily affect battery life, or affect the functionality of the Wi-Fi Remote. Avoid dramatic changes in temperature or humidity when using the Wi-Fi Remote as condensation may form on or within the product. When you’re using the Wi-Fi Remote or charging the battery, it is normal for the product to get warm. The exterior of the product functions as a cooling surface that transfers heat from inside the unit to the cooler air outside. USE

W ITH OTHER E L E C TRONI C D E V I C ES Users of digital transceivers (avalanche beacons) should consult with their user manuals regarding use of GoPro cameras and other GPS or electronic devices when engaged in the avalanche beacon search mode in order to limit potential interference.66 

## camera assembl y A TT

AC HIN G AD HESI V E MOUNTS

P RO TI P S : 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. ▶ 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 locking 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.67 

## customer su pp ort

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