GoPro Hero3 Plus Black Quick Start Guide

							QUICK START GUIDE 
						

							/ Hello
Congratulations on your new HERO3+. This Quick Start Guide will help 
you learn the basics of capturing life’s most incredible moments with 
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							REMOVE CAMERA 
BACK DOOR AND 
INSERT BATTERYCHARGE BATTERY 
USING INCLUDED 
USB CABLE
/ Getting Started
REMOVE CAMERA FROM HOUSING
1
REMOVE CAMERA 
SIDE DOOR AND 
INSERT MICROSD 
CARD
(Class 10 required, sold separately)
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							POWERING CAMERA ON AND OFF
To power ON
LCD Status Screen 
Wi-Fi Status Light [blue]  Camera Status Light [red] Shutter/Select Button [ 
 ]
Power/Mode Button [ 
 ]
/ Camera Essentials
Camera Status Light [red] Wi-Fi On/Off Button [ 
 ]
To power OFF
Press the Power/Mode Button [  ]. Press and hold the Power/Mode 
Button [  ] for two seconds. 
						

							/ Selecting Camera Modes
Turn camera ON and repeatedly press the Power/Mode Button [  ] to 
cycle through camera modes.    
*Playback only appears when camera is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac 
(optional accessory, sold separately).
VIDEO
Record video PHOTO 
Capture a single photo
TIME LAPSE   
Shoot a series of photos 
at set time intervalsBURST PHOTO
Capture photo bursts 
SETTINGS 
Adjust camera settings, 
resolution and more PLAYBACK*
View your videos 
and photos on a 
TV or LCD Touch 
BacPac
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							/ Camera Settings*
TO ADJUST CAMERA SETTINGS: 
1. Press the Power/Mode Button [ 
 ] to cycle to Settings mode [  ].
2. Press the Shutter/Select Button [  ] to enter the Settings menu.
3. Press the Power/Mode Button [  ] to cycle through options. 
4. Press the Shutter/Select Button [  ] to select desired option. 
*For a full explanation of camera settings, see the User Manual.
MAIN CAMERA MODES
CAMERA SETTINGS
PROTUNE SETTINGS
CAPTURE SETTINGS
WI-FI
SET UP 
						

							/ Capturing Video + Photos
You can change video and photo 
settings in the Settings menu [  ].
Press the Shutter/Select Button 
[  ] to start/stop recording or 
take a photo. 
						

							DEFAULT VIDEO SE T TINGS: 1080P SUPERVIE W 30 FPS, 
AUTO LOW LIGHT ON
/ Default Video + Photo Settings
Your camera is set to 1080p SuperView 30 fps. SuperView 
delivers the world’s most immersive wide angle video, 
making it easier than ever to capture the shot. 
Auto Low Light mode is set to ON at default, allowing 
the camera to automatically adjust frame rates based on 
lighting conditions for enhanced low-light performance.
DEFAULT PHOTO SETTINGS: 12MP, ULTRA WIDE FOVYour camera is set to 12MP resolution with an ultra wide 
field of view (FOV), allowing you to capture stunning high-
resolution photos. 
You can adjust photo settings in the Settings menu [ 
 ].
If you want to experiment with other video settings, you can find 
more info in the Camera Settings section of the User Manual.  
						

							/ Pairing Camera to Wi-Fi Remote
A. ON THE CAMER A:
1. Ensure both camera and 
remote are powered OFF. 
2. Press the Power/Mode Button  
[  ] to power camera ON. 
3. Press the Wi-Fi On/Off Button  
[  ] twice, then press the 
Shutter/Select Button [  ] to 
enter the  Wi-Fi menu [  ].
4. Press the Power/Mode Button  
[  ] to cycle to  Wi-Fi RC, then 
press the Shutter/Select Button 
[ 
 ] to select it. 
5. Press the Power/Mode Button 
[  ] to cycle to  NEW, then 
press the Shutter/Select Button 
[ 
 ] to select it. You will see 
[  ]. B. ON THE WI-FI REMOTE:
1. While holding down the Shutter/
Select Button  [  ], press and 
release the Power/Mode Button 
[ 
 ]. 
2. When you see [  ], release 
the Shutter/Select Button [  ]. 
3. [  ] will appear once camera 
and remote have paired.
4. The remote will now prompt 
CONNECT ANOTHER? camera. 
If you want to connect additional 
cameras at this time, press the 
Shutter/Select Button [ 
 ] 
to select YES. If not, press the 
Power/Mode Button [ 
 ] to 
cycle to NO, then press the 
Shutter/Select Button [ 
 ] to 
select it.
Before using the Wi-Fi Remote for the first time, you must pair it 
with your camera.   
						

							/ Connecting to the GoPro App
1. Download the GoPro App to 
your smartphone or tablet at the 
Apple App Store, Google Play or 
Windows Phone marketplace. 
2. Press the Power/Mode Button     
[  ] to power camera ON.  
*For device compatibility, please visit gopro.com.
**This is the default network name and password. You can customize this if you update your camera 
software at gopro.com/update.   
The GoPro App lets you control your camera remotely using a smartphone 
or tablet. Features include full camera control, live preview, playback and 
sharing of select content and more*.
3. Press the Wi-Fi On/Off Button 
[  ] twice, then press the 
Shutter/Select Button [  ] to 
enter the Wi-Fi menu [  ].  
4. Press the Power/Mode Button     
[  ] to cycle to GoPro App, 
then press the Shutter/Select 
Button [ 
 ] to select it. 
5. In your smartphone or tablet’s 
Wi-Fi settings, connect to the 
network called “GOPRO-BP” 
followed by a series of numbers/
letters. Enter the password 
“goprohero”**. 
6. Open the GoPro App on your 
smartphone or tablet.