GoPro CHDHX301 HERO3 BLACK EDITION User Manual HERO3 UM silver Edition ENG MASTER indd

GoPro, Inc. HERO3 BLACK EDITION HERO3 UM silver Edition ENG MASTER indd

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User ManUal + Warranty InfoHERO3 UM / v609.19.12HERO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 1 9/19/12 1:01 PM
2 3table of contentsAccessories 4Mounts 5HERO3 Features 6Product Update 8Basics 8Camera Modes 11Advanced Menu Settings 17Additional Menu Settings 24Storage/SD Cards 30System Requirements 31Transferring Files 32Battery Life 34Important Warning Messages 36Camera Assembly 37Customer Support 45Join the GoPro party at facebook.com/gopro to see what other GoPro owners are capturing. Share your footage and be a part of the GoPro revolution!HERO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 2-3 9/19/12 1:01 PM
4 5Wear It. MoUnt It. loVe It. More at gopro.comCORE ACCESSORIESFloaty BackdoorRechargeable Li-Ion BatteryAnti-Fog InsertsLens Replacement KitReplacement HD HousingHD Skeleton Housing16GB SD Memory Card32GB SD Memory CardPREMIUM ACCESSORIES3D HERO® SystemLCD BacPac™Battery BacPac™MOUNTSHelmet FrontMountChest MountHarnessHandlebar Seatpost MountSurf HERO Mounting KitHD Wrist Housing Head Strap Suction Cup Mount Vented Helmet StrapRoll Bar Mount Tripod Mount Military Helmet MountGrab Bag of MountsCurved Adhesive MountsFlat Adhesive MountsHERO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 4-5 9/19/12 1:01 PM
6 7Hero3 featUres1. LED Indicator Lights (Red) 2. SHUTTER/SELECT Button 3. LCD Status Screen4. Wi-Fi Indicator Light (Blue ) 5. POWER/MODE Button 6. HDMI Port (Cable not included)7. microSDTM Card Slot (Card not included)8. USB Port (Composite A/C cable/3.5mm stereo mic adapter) 9. HERO Port 10. Battery Door 11. Sound Indicator 12. Wi-Fi ON/OFF Hero3 featUresHERO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 6-7 9/19/12 1:01 PM
8 9UsInG yoUr Hero3: basIcsUsInG yoUr Hero3: basIcsGETTING STARTEDBefore using your HERO3 for the first time:1. Insert microSD, microSDHC™ or microSDXC™ card into the card slot with label facing forward, narrowest part of card first. A Speed Class 10 rating is recommended.2. Place battery into camera.3. Charge battery. Included lithium-ion battery comes partially charged. Connect included USB cable to camera; connect other end of cable to power source such as computer, GoPro Wall Charger or GoPro Auto Charger. * Red Indicator Lights are on when charging. * Red Indicator Lights turn off when fully charged. * No damage will occur to the camera or battery if used prior to full charge.  See BATTERY LIFE for more information.CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGSThe HERO3 camera has been pre-configured to start with the following default settings:Video Resolution Video 960p-30fps (NTSC)Photo Resolution 11 Megapixels (MP)Time Lapse Interval 0.5 secondsBurst Photo 10 photos in 1 secondWi-Fi OffPRO TIP:Want to customize how your camera captures photos and video? See SETTINGS MENU to make changes.caMera UPDates GoPro periodically releases updates and new features to its HERO line. Check to see if an update is available for your camera. See gopro.com/update to download the latest firmware. HERO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 8-9 9/19/12 1:01 PM
10 11POWERING ON AND OFFTo power ON: Press and release . Red LED Indicator Lights flash three times and Sound Indicator emits three beeps. To power OFF: Press for two seconds, then release. Red LED Indicator Lights flash several times and Sound Indicator emits seven beeps.PRO TIP:Need one-touch ON operation to start recording video immediately? Set camera to One Button mode. OVERVIEWHERO3 features several camera operation modes. Most mode settings may be changed in the Settings menu. VIDEORecord videoPHOTOCapture single photoBURST PHOTOCapture up to 10 photos in 1 secondTIME LAPSECapture 1 photo every 0.5 secondsPLAYBACKPlay photos and videos on LCD Touch BacPac, TV/HDTV (via optional MicroHDMI cable, A/V composite cable)UsInG yoUr Hero3: basIcs UsInG yoUr Hero3: basIcsHERO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 10-11 9/19/12 1:01 PM
12 13UsInG yoUr Hero3: caMera MoDesVIDEOTo take a video, verify camera is in Video mode. If is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears. Default video setting is 960p-30 fps (frames per second) for NTSC. The LCD screen displays , FOV (field of view), video resolution and fps, number of video(s) stored on the memory card, balance of time remaining on card before full and battery capacity.To start recording: Press and release . Camera emits one beep and red LED Indicator Lights flash while recording. To stop recording: Press and release . Red LED Indicator Light flash three times and camera emits three beeps to indicate recording has stopped.Camera automatically stops recording when memory card is full or battery is out of power. Video is saved before the camera powers off.PRO TIP:Activate One Button mode to have camera automatically begin recording when powered ON. To stop recording and keep camera on, press and hold for two seconds. To stop recording and turn camera off, press and hold for two seconds. See One Button mode for more information.PHOTOTo take a photo, verify camera is in Photo mode. If not showing, press repeatedly until it appears. Default photo size is 11 MP Wide.The LCD screen displays , FOV, photo resolution size (MP), number of photos stored on memory card, number of photos that can be taken before full and battery capacity.To take a photo: Press and release . Camera beeps one time and red LED Indicator Lights flash. UsInG yoUr Hero3: caMera MoDesHERO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 12-13 9/19/12 1:01 PM
14 15UsInG yoUr Hero3: caMera MoDesUsInG yoUr Hero3: caMera MoDesPHOTO BURSTIn Photo Burst mode camera takes multiple photos in a short period of time. Default Photo Burst setting is 10 photos in 1 second.To take a Burst Photo series, verify camera is in Photo Burst mode. If not showing, press repeatedly until it appears. The LCD screen displays , FOV, photo resolution size (MP), default Burst Photo mode setting, number of photos stored on memory card, number of photos that can be taken before full and battery capacity.To take a Burst Photo series: Press and release . Red LED Indicator Lights flash and camera beeps ten times. PRO TIP:Tracking fast action subjects and want to improve your chance for nailing a sharp shot? Set the camera to Burst Photo and select best from the series.TIME LAPSE PHOTO Time Lapse Photo mode captures a series of photos at 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 or 60 second intervals (when using the 0.5 seconds, a Speed Class 10 rating is recommended). The default Time Lapse Photo setting is 0.5 seconds. To take a Time Lapse photo series, verify camera is in Time Lapse Photo mode. If not showing, press repeatedly until it appears. The LCD screen displays , FOV, photo resolution, Time Lapse Photo setting, number of photos stored on memory card, number of photos that can be taken before full and battery capacity. To take Time Lapse Photos: Press and release . Camera initiates countdown and red LED Indicator Lights flash each time a photo is taken.To stop Time Lapse Photos: Press and release . Red LED Indicator Lights flash three times and camera emits three beeps to indicate that Time Lapse Photo has stopped. See TIME LAPSE PHOTO for more instructions on how to change interval settings.HERO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 14-15 9/19/12 1:01 PM
16 17UsInG yoUr Hero3: caMera MoDesUsInG yoUr Hero3: caMera MoDesVIEW VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON TV/HDTVConnect HERO3 to TV/HDTV using accessory cable such as HDMI Micro HDMI cable or mini-USB-to-composite cable (not included). Once connected: With the camera powered ON, navigate to Playback using . Press to enter Playback menu. • With camera powered ON, navigate to Playback using . Press to enter Playback menu. • HERO3 displays thumbnail previews of all videos and photos on card. Photo sets taken in Photo Burst or Time Lapse Photo display first photo in series as thumbnail for entire set.• Within thumbnail screen, use to toggle through thumbnails and to start playback or view highlighted file. Use NEXT and PREVIOUS to navigate to additional thumbnail screens. Sorting Thumbnails Using “Sort By” [i] Quickly find files of the same type using sorting function. From thumbnails screen:1. Using , cycle through thumbnails until cursor is on [sort icon].2. Select [sort icon] by pressing .3. Use to cycle through ALL, Video, Photo, XXX.4. Select highlighted option by pressing . 5. To cycle through selections, use . 6. Select highlighted option by pressing . 7. xxxxxxPLAYBACK OF VIDEO FILESSelect the thumbnail of the video to be viewed. The video playback screen appears with video paused and Play button highlighted. Press [S] to begin playback. While video is playing, the on screen icons shown include: PAUSE, REWIND, FAST FORWARD, [SLOW ICON NAME] and RETURN TO THUMBNAILS. To REWIND or FAST FORWARD, highlight the icon with [mode] then press and hold [S]. Release [S] when you want to return to regular playback.To play video in slow motion, highlight [ICON NAME] and press [S]. While the video is paused, you can use [mode] to cycle throughthe icons for the NEXT file on the microSD card, the PREVIOUS file, [SLOW ICON NAME] or RETURN TO THUMBNAILS. Press [S] to select the highlighted option. PLAYBACK OF SINGLE PHOTO FILESAer selecting a photo file thumbnail with [S], your photo will display along with on-screen buttons to select the NEXT file on the microSD card, the PREVIOUS file, AUTO-PLAY and RETURN TO THUMBNAILS. Use [mode] to cycle throughthe icons then press [S] to select the highlighted option.See AUTO PLAY for information about using the Auto Play “slideshow” mode.PLAYBACK OF BURST AND TIME LAPSE FILESAer selecting a Burst or Time Lapse file thumbnail with [S], the first image in the sequence to display with VIEW highlighted. Press [S] to view the first photo in the series and access the individual playback controls, NEXT or PREVIOUS to move to other files on your microSD card, or THUMBNAILS to return to the thumbnail menu.On the individual playback screen, you can select PLAY to view each photo in the series, NEXT or PREVIOUS to access other photos in the series, or BACK to HERO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 16-17 9/19/12 1:01 PM
18 19cHanGInG setInGsUsInG yoUr Hero3: caMera MoDesreturn to the previous screen. CONFIRM Auto PlayAuto Play plays back photo and video files in a continuous slideshow.From thumbnails playback screen:Select OPTION menuSelect Auto Play Select ALL, PHOTOS or VIDEOS. The option PHOTOS includes photos taken in Photo, Burst and Time Lapse modes.During Auto Play, XXXXthe slide show may be PLAY/PAUSE the slideshow, move to the NEXT or PREVIOUS files on the microSD card, FAST FORWARD or REWIND (during video playback), and EXIT Auto Play to return to thumbnails. NOTE: For camera to work properly with TV, ensure camera is set to the correct video setting: NTSC (North America) or PAL (outside North America). A memory card with recorded information must be inserted into the HERO3 camera. If no video or photo files are present on the card, the message No Video, No Photo or No Files will appear.ENTERING SETTINGS MENUYour HERO3 offers options to customize and adjust how photos and videos are captured. Navigate to Settings mode to make changes. To enter the Settings menu, verify camera is in Settings mode. If is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears.1. Press to enter menu.2. Use to cycle through the various Settings.3. Press to select desired option. Some Settings offer multiple options. 4. Use to cycle through options. 5. Press to select highlighted option.6. To exit, hold down for two seconds.PRO TIP:Customize how your camera takes videos and photos by making changes in the Settings menu.HERO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 18-19 9/19/12 1:01 PM
20 21cHanGInG settInGs cHanGInG settInGsVIDEO RESOLUTIONSThe HERO3 produces in the following video resolutions:VideoResolutionNTSC fpsPAL fpsProtune SupportField of View (FOV)Screen ResolutionBest Use1080p 30fps 25fps Yes Wide Medium Narrow1920x1080 Highest-quality, large screen playback1080p 24fps 24fps Yes Wide Medium Narrow1920x1080 Cinema mode resolution, capture mode matches cinema production video960p 48fps 50fps Yes Wide 1280x960 Cinema mode resolution, highest quality 4:3 video, crop to best shot960p 30fps 25fps Yes Wide 1280x960 High quality 4:3 video, crop to best shot720p 60fps 50fps Yes Wide 1280x720 Highest quality action video, slow motion playback, post edit720p 30fps 25fps No Wide 1280x720 General use, all aroundWVGA 120fps 120fps No Wide 848x480 Low power, slow motion playback, post editSetting the Protune mode to ON improves color profiling for work on professional quality video, and enables recording at a higher data rate. The Protune mode is only possible in select video resolutions. See PROTUNE for more information.VIDEOYou can customize the HERO3 Resolution, FPS and FOV settings.To change video capture, verify camera is in Settings menu. If is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears:1. Press to enter menu.2. Use to cycle through Settings menu to locate .3. Press to enter Video menu. 4. Use to cycle through and select any option. 5. Press to select a highlighted option.6. To exit, hold down for two seconds.Note: Certain combinations of Resolution, FPS and FOV are not possible. See gopro.com/support for additional information.HERO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 20-21 9/19/12 1:01 PM
22 23PHOTOThe HERO3 can take photos in 11 MP, 8 MP and 5 MP resolutions. Any change to resolution affects photos taken in Photo, Photo Burst and Time Lapse Photo modes.Photo ResolustionFeild of View (FOV)Sample File Size Comments11MP Wide Outdoor heavy detail photo Indoor light detail photo8 MP Wide Outdoor heavy detail photo Indoor light detail photo8 MP Wide Outdoor heavy detail photo Indoor light detail photo5 MP Medium Outdoor heavy detail photo Indoor light detail photoTo change Photo mode, verify camera is in Settings menu. If is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears:1. Press to enter menu.2. Use to cycle through Settings menu to locate .3. Press to enter Photo menu.4. Use to cycle through options. 5. Press to select highlighted option.6. To exit, hold down for two seconds.cHanGInG settInGs cHanGInG settInGsPHOTO BURSTPhoto Burst mode produces a series of photos when is pressed. This mode can operate in one of four different combinations.3 photos in 1 second5 photos in 1 second10 photos in 1 second (default)10 photos in 2 secondsTo change Photo Burst mode, verify camera is in Settings menu. If is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears:1. Press to enter menu.2. Use to cycle through Settings menu to locate .3. Press to enter Photo Burst menu.4. Use to cycle through options. 5. Press to select highlighted option.6. To exit, hold down for two seconds.HERO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 22-23 9/19/12 1:01 PM
24 25TIME LAPSESeveral time interval settings are available for Time Lapse Photo mode, including 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 and 60 seconds. Aer selecting interval, specify whether to optimize for VIDEO or STILLS. To change Time Lapse Photo mode, verify camera is in Settings menu. If is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears:1. Press to enter menu.2. Use to cycle through Settings menu to locate .3. Press to enter Time Lapse Photo menu.4. Use to cycle through options. 5. Press to select highlighted option.6. Use to cycle through sub-menu options VIDEO and STILLS; press to select highlighted option.7. To exit, hold down for two seconds.cHanGInG settInGs: caPtUre settInGscHanGInG settInGsCAPTURE SETTINGS MENUCapture Settings [icon] allows advanced customization options to be made to the camera that will ease video and photo capture. CAMERA ORIENTATIONMounting camera upside down but wish files to appear upright when viewing or transferring? This setting eliminates need to flip video or photo.Camera right side up (default)Camera upside downTo change Camera Orientation, verify camera is in Settings menu. If is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears:1. Press to enter menu.2. Use to cycle through Settings menu to locate [Capture Settings Icon].3. Press to enter Capture Settings. 4. Use to locate . 5. Press to enter Camera Orientation sub-menu. 6. Use to cycle through options.7. Press to select hightlighted option. 8. To exit, hold down for two seconds.HERO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 24-25 9/19/12 1:01 PM
26 27SPOT METERTurn on Spot Meter when filming from within dark space pointing camera into a brighter setting, such as filming the outdoors from within a car. When set to ON, appears in the LCD window.OFF (default)ONTo change Spot Meter, verify camera is in Settings menu. If is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears:1. Press to enter menu.2. Use to cycle through Settings mode’s menu to locate .3. Press to enter Capture Settings. 4. Use to locate .5. Press to enter Spot Meter sub-menu. 6. Use to cycle through options 7. Press to select highlighted option. 8. To exit, hold down for two seconds.cHanGInG settInGs: caPtUre settInGs cHanGInG settInGs: caPtUre settInGsVIDEO LOOPINGNot certain when the desired action will happen, but want to be sure it’s captured on video? Set camera to Video Looping to continuously “record and over-write” until is pressed.Off (default)Max video Camera records until memory card is full, then over-writes with new video5 min video Camera records for 5 minutes, then over-writes and begins a new video20 min video Camera records for 20 minutes, then over-writes and begins a new video 60 min video Camera records for 60 minutes, then over-writes and begins a new video120 min video Camera records for 120 minutes, then over-writes and begins a new videoNote: Multiple chapter files are written to memory card. This allows for small segments of content to be over-written during loop recording.HERO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 26-27 9/19/12 1:01 PM
28 29To turn Video Looping ON, verify camera is in Settings menu. If is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears:1. Press to enter menu.2. Use to cycle through Settings menu to locate [CAPTURE SETTINGS ICON].3. Press to enter Capture Settings. 4. Use to locate .5. Press to enter Video Looping sub-menu. 6. Use to cycle through options 7. Press to select highlighted option. 8. To exit, hold down for two seconds.PRO TIP:Not sure when a “can’t miss” moment will happen? Set camera to Video Looping.cHanGInG settInGs: caPtUre settInGs cHanGInG settInGs: caPtUre settInGsPROTUNEThe HERO3 camera can record video in Protune mode. Protune enables video recording at a higher data rate of 35Mbps, and shooting at 24fps, for easier intercut to other source files. Protune also improves color profiling for work on professional quality video created using major post-production platforms. Turning Protune ON affects several settings and features, such as Video Resolution, Frames Per Second and Field of View. Protune cannot be used during playback to a smart device.OFF (default)ONTo turn Protune ON/OFF, verify camera is in Settings menu. If is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears:.1. Press to enter menu.2. Use to cycle through Settings to locate [ICON Capture Settings].3. Press to enter Capture Settings sub-menu.4. Use to cycle through to locate .5. Press to enter Protune sub-menu. 6. Use to cycle through options.7. Select highlighted option by pressing .8. To exit, hold down for two seconds.HERO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 28-29 9/19/12 1:01 PM
30 31ICON WHITE BALANCEWhite Balance is an in-camera setting that adjusts the overall color tone of videos and photos. The default setting is AUTO.To adjust White Balance, verify camera is in Settings menu. If [ICON] is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears.1. Press to enter menu.2. Use to cycle through Settings to locate [ICON Capture Settings].3. Press to enter Capture Settings.4. Use to locate [WB ICON].5. Press to enter White Balance sub-menu. 6. Use to cycle through options.7. Press to select highlighted option.8. To exit, hold down for two seconds.cHanGInG settInGs: setUP cHanGInG settInGs: setUP PRO TIP:Consider manually setting White Balance when operating in the following conditions:· 3000K for incandescent or sunrise/sunset lighting· 5500K for daylight or sunlit shooting· 6500K for cool white fluorescent skylight lighting· Cam RAW for optimized color files HERO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 30-31 9/19/12 1:01 PM
32 33SETUP MENUSet Up allows advanced customization options to be made to the camera that will ease video and photo capture. ICON LAST/STARTUP DEFAULT SETTINGSet which camera mode is immediately active when camera is powered ON. TABLE xxxxxxx xxxxxxTo adjust LAST/STARTUP setting, verify camera is in Settings menu. If is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears.1. Press to enter menu.2. Use to cycle through Settings to locate .3. Press to enter Setup.4. Use to locate [default ICON].5. Press to enter LAST/STARTUP sub-menu. 6. Use to cycle through options.7. Press to select highlighted option.8. To exit, hold down for two seconds.Note: Option LAST configures camera to start up in mode active when camera was last powered OFF.ONE BUTTON MODEWith One Button mode selected, camera automatically begins recording video as soon as powered ON.OFF (default)ONTo turn One Button mode ON, verify camera is in Settings menu. If is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears:1. Press to enter menu.2. Use to cycle through Settings to locate .3. Press to enter Set Up.4. Use to cycle through to locate .5. Press to enter One Button sub-menu. 6. Use to cycle through options.7. Press to select highlighted option.8. To exit, hold down for two seconds.(continued on next page)cHanGInG settInGs: setUP cHanGInG settInGs: setUP HERO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 32-33 9/19/12 1:01 PM
34 35To turn One Button mode OFF:1. Press and hold until shows in LCD window.2. Press to enter Settings menu.3. Use to cycle through Settings to locate [ICON Set Up].4. Press to enter Set Up.5. Use to cycle through to locate .6. Press to enter One Button sub-menu. 7. Use to highlight OFF.8. Press to select highlighted option.9. To exit, hold down for two seconds.Note: When in One Button mode, camera will start taking video as soon as turned on. NTSC / PALThe NTSC and PAL settings govern video recording frame rate and playback when viewing video on a TV/HDTV. Select NTSC when viewing on a TV in North America. Select PAL if viewing on a PAL TV (most televisions outside of North America) or if viewing on a PAL TV in any region.NTSC (default) PAL1080p/30 1080p/25960p/48 960p/50960p/30 960p/25720p/60 720p/50720p/30 720p/25WVGA/120 WVGA/120cHanGInG settInGs: setUP cHanGInG settInGs: setUP HERO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 34-35 9/19/12 1:01 PM
36 37ONSCREEN DISPLAYTo display or hide recording icons and file information on video or viewing screen during playback, turn Onscreen Display (OSD) OFF or ON.OFF (default)ONTo change OSD, verify camera is in Settings menu. If is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears:1. Press to enter menu.2. Use to cycle through the Settings menu to locate .3. Press to enter Set Up.4. Use to cycle through to locate .5. Press to enter Onscreen Display sub-menu. 6. Use to cycle through options.7. Press to select highlighted option.8. To exit, hold down for two seconds.LED LIGHTSKeep all four LED Indicator Lights active, only two active (front and back) or turn OFF all lights.4(default)2OFFTo change LED Lights display, verify camera is in Settings menu. If is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears:1. Press to enter menu.2. Use to cycle through Settings to locate .3. Press to enter Set Up.4. Use to cycle through to locate .5. Press to enter LED Lights sub-menu. 6. Use to cycle through options.7. Pressing to select highlighted option.8. To exit, hold down for two seconds.cHanGInG settInGs: setUP cHanGInG settInGs: setUP HERO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 36-37 9/19/12 1:01 PM
38 39CAMERA SOUNDAdjust volume or turn OFF Sound Indicator.100% (default)70%OFFTo change Sound Indicator, verify camera is in Settings menu. If not showing, press repeatedly until it appears:1. Press to enter menu.2. Use to cycle through Settings to locate .3. Press to enter Set Up.4. Use to cycle through to locate .5. Press to enter Sound Indicator sub-menu. 6. Use to cycle through options.7. Press to select highlighted option.8. To exit, hold down for two seconds. MANUAL POWER OFFCamera can be configured to automatically turn OFF aer a specific period of inactivity (when no videos or photos are being taken and no buttons have been pressed). MANUAL (default)60sec120sec300secTo change Manual Off, verify camera is in Settings menu. If is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears: 1. Press to enter menu.2. Use to cycle through Settings to locate .3. Press to enter Set Up.4. Use to locate .5. Press to enter Manual Off sub-menu. 6. Use to cycle through options.7. Press to select highlighted option.8. To exit, hold down for two seconds. cHanGInG settInGs: setUP cHanGInG settInGs: setUP HERO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 38-39 9/19/12 1:01 PM
40 41DATE / TIME / MONTHSet camera clock to ensure video and photo files are saved with correct date/time. To change Date/Time/Month, verify camera is in Settings menu. If is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears:1. Press to enter menu.2. Use to cycle through Settings to locate .3. Press to enter Set Up.4. Use to locate .5. Press to enter Date/Time/Month sub-menu; Month (MM) will be highlighted. 6. Press to access the list of months (1 to 12).7. Use to cycle through list until desired selection is highlighted.8. Press to select. 9. Repeate steps 7 and 8 to make selections for day (DD), year (YY), hour (HH) and minutes (MM). 10. To exit, hold down for two seconds.Note: If battery is removed from camera for extended period of DATE/TIME/MONTH will need to be set again. DELETEDelete last file or all files on memory card. During DELETE LAST or ALL, LED Indicator Lights blink until formatting is complete. CANCEL (default)LASTALLTo DELETE LAST or ALL, verify camera is in Settings menu. If is not showing, press repeatedly until it appears:1. Press to enter Settings menu.2. Use to cycle through Settings to locate .3. Press to enter Delete. 4. Use to cycle through options.5. Select highlighted option by pressing .6. To exit, hold down for two seconds. cHanGInG settInGs: setUP cHanGInG settInGsHERO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 40-41 9/19/12 1:01 PM
42 43VIEW ON A COMPUTERPC:1. Connect camera to computer using included USB cable.2. Press 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 “DCIM” folder icon.7. Double click “100GOPRO” icon to view all photo and video files.8. Copy/move files to the computer or external hard drive.Mac:1. Connect camera to Mac using included USB cable.2. Press to turn ON camera.3. The Mac recognizes 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.IMPORTANT TIP FOR MAC USERS: When deleting files from memory card, empty trash before removing memory card or unplugging the camera. Failure to do so will result in all files being erased from the memory card.STORAGE / MICROSD CARDSHERO3 camera is compatible with 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacity MicroSD, MicroSDHC and MicroSDXC memory cards. All speed class ratings are compatible. GoPro recommends higher-rated cards (labeled as Class 4 or higher) when shooting HD video or Time Lapse. GoPro recommends using brand-name memory cards for maximum reliability in high-vibration activities.To insert memory card:1. Slide memory card into card slot with label facing front of camera. 2. The card will click into place when fully inserted.To remove memory card:1. Place fingernail against edge of memory card and lightly press further into camera.2. Card will spring out far enough to be removed.NOTE: Use care when handling memory cards. Avoid liquids, dust and debris. As precaution, turn off camera before inserting or removing card. Check manufacturer guidelines regarding use in acceptable temperature ranges.VIeW fIles storaGe sD carDsHERO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 42-43 9/19/12 1:01 PM
44 45MICROSD CARD MESSAGESNO SD No card present. The HERO3 requires a microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC card to record video or take photos.SD FULL Card is full. Delete files or replace card.SD ERROR Camera unable to access card.SD LOCKED Card is “locked.” No video or photo files can be stored on it. CAMERA HOUSING BACKDOORSThe HERO3 housing comes with two types of backdoors—Skeleton and Standard. Skeleton Backdoor Standard BackdoorSkeleton backdoor (non-waterproof) provides protection to camera while allowing access to operation buttons. Use this backdoor if audio capture is desired.Standard backdoor (waterproof) protects camera to a depth of 197’ / 60 meters. Employ when camera may be used in and around water or other hazard. The HERO3 rubber seal that lines camera housing door forms a waterproof barrier that protects HERO3 in wet and underwater conditions. Keep rubber seal clean and locked tight when closed; a single hair or grain of sand can cause a leak. Aer every use in salt water, rinse housing and rubber door seal with non-salt water. Pat case dry, avoiding contact with seal; allow seal to air dry. Drying this area with a cloth can leave lint which may compromise the closure.WARNING: Failure to follow these steps when using the HERO3 can result in leaks that may damage camera. Failure to properly clean housing aer each use may cause corrosion of hinge pin, and salt build-up in seal which could compromise waterproof soundness. Water damage due to user error is not covered by warranty. storaGe sD carDs bacKDoorsHERO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 44-45 9/19/12 1:01 PM
46 47PRO TIP:When using camera in rain or water, apply RAIN-X or similar anti-beading solution to waterproof housing lens to prevent water spots from forming. When RAIN-X is not available, periodically licking the lens may help.To swap out backdoor:1. Open backdoor so that it hangs downward. 2. Gently pull downward on backdoor until it snaps free from hinge. 3. Line up replacement backdoor into hinge opening. 4. Push upwards on backdoor until it clicks into place.LATCH CLOSURE•To Open Backdoor1. Grip camera with le hand.2. Using right hand, place thumb to le 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. Li hinged arm over camera.To close properly, be sure grooved sections of latch arm and backdoor are hooked.•To Close BackdoorThe GoPro backdoor latch offers one hand open and close functionality.1. Position backdoor into place.2. Li latch arm into upright position allowing hinged arm to hang downward3. Hook grooved portion of hinged arm to grooved top of backdoor.4. Use one finger to push down latch arm to snap into place.MoUnts anD accessorIesHoUsInG anD latcHHERO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 46-47 9/19/12 1:01 PM
48 49MOUNTS + ACCESSORIESAttaching Camera to MountsAttach the HERO3 to curved or flat surfaces using one of the many GoPro mount accessories. The HERO3 camera, attachment buckle, proper mount and thumb screw are all it takes. Attaching camera to a helmet, surfboard, vehicle or just about anything is fast and easy. The attachment buckle permits camera to be clicked ON/OFF a secured adhesive mount in an instant.ATTACHING ADHESIVE MOUNTS• Apply to clean surface only. Carefully clean surface where mount will be attached. 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. • Adhesive mounts can 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 a minimum of 24 hours prior to use. For more information on mounts, see gopro.com/support.Locking Plug Using the HERO3 in high impact sports such as surfing or skiing where significant vibration may occur? Use the special locking plug (optional purchase) which securely locks the attachment buckle fingers into place--helping prevent accidental housing release from mount.battery lIfebattery lIfeHERO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 48-49 9/19/12 1:01 PM
50 51BATTERYA fully charged HERO3 battery provides approximately two hours of video recording time at 720p-60fps. If using the HERO3 with Battery BacPac, the battery provides approximately XX hours of video recording time at 720p-60fps. The LCD displays the battery meter in every camera mode. Charging BatteryBattery icon as displayed in the LCD will blink when battery drops below 10%. If recording is occurring when battery reaches 0%, camera will save file and turn OFF.1. Connect camera to computer via USB cord or USB power supply.2. Front red LED Activity Light remains ON while battery is charging.2. Front red LED Activity Light turns OFF when battery is fully charged.Camera battery will charge to 80% in one to two hours and 100% in four hours (depending on USB power output). Battery will charge to 80% in one hour and 100% in two hours when using a GoPro 1000mAh USB-compatible Wall or Auto Charger. No damage will occur to camera or battery if used together prior to full charge. Using While Charging Camera connected to USB device: If camera is connected to computer via USB and turned ON, files on SD card may be viewed on computer. Files may also be transferred to and from an SD card.Camera connected to USB wall charger: Camera will only charge; no file transfer or view process is possible. NOTE: If camera is actively recording video and is then connected to a USB device, streaming will NOT stop. However, if camera is connected to USB first, then streaming to GoPro App. The HERO3 battery enclosure area provides a snug fit in order to maximize battery connection and reliability when camera is used in high-vibration activities. Removing Battery1. Remove battery door by placing thumb on indentation in camera and sliding the switch to le, toward HERO Port on back of camera.2. Grab pull-tab on battery and remove from camera. Spare batteries and additional accessories are available at gopro.com and from authorized GoPro resellers.storaGe sD carDs storaGe sD carDsHERO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 50-51 9/19/12 1:01 PM
52 53COMPUTER SYSTEM 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 (Service Pack 2 or later) or VistaMac OS® X 10.4.11 or later3.2GHz Pentium 4 or faster 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo or fasterDirectX 9.0c or laterMinimum 1GB of system RAM Minimum 1GB of system RAMVideo card with minimum 256MB of RAMVideo card with minimum 128MB of RAMPRO TIP:Want to see your footage and stills on the big screen? Aside from smooth playback on a computer, the HERO3 also plugs directly into a high-definition TV (HDTV) via Micro HDMI cable (not included) or XXX. Be sure HDTV supports a USB I/O interface.IMPORTANT WARNING MESSAGESCamera Operation MessagesBUSYOTHERTemperature WarningTemperature warning icon will appear on the LCD when camera becomes too hot and needs to cool. Allow camera to sit idle until warning icon disappears. Camera will not overheat.systeM reQUIreMents caMera MessaGesHERO3_UM_silver_Edition_ENG_MASTER.indd 52-53 9/19/12 1:01 PM
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