GoPro Hero3 Black User Manual

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The HERO3 housing comes with two types of backdoors—Skeleton and Standard. 
skeleton Backdoor standard 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...

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sWAPPinG  housinG Doors
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.   

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PreVentinG  WAter DAmAGe to Your CAmerA
The rubber seal that lines the camera housing forms a waterproof barrier that 
protects your HERO3 in wet and underwater conditions. Keep the camera housing’s 
rubber seal clean; a single hair or grain of sand can cause a leak.
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...

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Att AChinG  Your CAmerA  to mounts
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 thumb screw
WaterhousingComplete unit
usinG CurVeD  or FLAt ADhesiVe mounts
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...

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HandlinG tHe w i-fi r emote
CAution
Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in damage to the Wi-Fi Remote or other 
property.
hAnDLinG
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.
KeePinG the Wi-Fi remote’s LCD...

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Att AChinG ADhesiVe mounts 
Pro  
tiPs: Apply to clean surface only. Wax, oil, dirt or other debris will 
reduce adhesion, which can result in a weak bond and risk of 
losing camera should connection fail.
Attach mount in room temperature conditions. Mount’s 
adhesive will not bond properly if applied in cold or damp 
environments to cold or damp surfaces, or if the surface is not 
room temperature.
Adhesive mounts should only be mounted to smooth surfaces; 
porous or textured surfaces...

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