GoPro Hero3 Plus Black User Manual

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B AT T E R Y
CHARGING THE BATTERY
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 OFF.
To charge the battery: 
1.  Connect the camera to a 
computer or USB power supply 
(such as the Wall Charger or Auto 
Charger).
2.   The  red  Status Indicator Light 
remains  ON while the battery 
is charging.
3.   The red  Status Indicator Light   
will turn OFF when the battery...

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B AT T E R Y
USING THE CAMERA WHILE CHARGING
You can capture Video and Photos while charging the camera’s battery.  
Simply plug the camera into a computer or any USB charging device using the 
included USB Cable. 
REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM THE CAMERA
The HERO3+ battery is designed to have a tight fit to maximize reliability  
in high-vibration activities.
To 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...

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IMPORTANT WARNING ME SSAGE S
MICROSD CARD MESSAGES
NO SD  No card present. The camera requires a microSD, 
microSDHC 
or  microSDXC card to record Video or take Photos.
SD FULL Card is full. Delete files or swap card.
SD ERROR Camera unable to access card.
FILE REPAIR ICON ON THE LCD 
If you see the File Repair icon on the LCD screen, your Video file 
was corrupted during recording. Press any button and the camera 
will repair the file.
TEMPERATURE WARNING ICON ON THE LCD 
The Temperature Warning icon...

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CAMERA HOUSING
ASSEMBLING THE CAMERA HOUSING  
To remove camera from housing:
1. Lift front of latch up to disengage from camera housing.
2. Pivot latch backward and pull up to release backdoor.
3. Pull open housing backdoor and remove camera. 
Slim housing surfboard mount installation
Slim housing remove camera
Slim housing insert camera
Slim housing closed Swapping housing doors
Quick Release Buckle + Thumb Screw + Slim housing = Complete Unit
To secure camera in housing:
1. Open housing and drop...

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CAMERA HOUSING
Your HERO3+ camera housing comes with two types of backdoors— Skeleton (non-waterproof) and Standard (waterproof).  
Skeleton BackdoorStandard 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...

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CAMERA HOUSING
SWAPPING BACKDOORS
You can switch the Backdoor of your HERO3+ camera to suit your activity and 
shooting conditions.
To 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. 
Slim housing surfboard mount installation
Slim housing remove camera
Slim housing insert camera...

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CAMERA HOUSING
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 and damage your camera.
After every use in salt water, rinse the outside of the camera housing with  
non-salt water and dry. Not doing this can eventually cause corrosion of the 
hinge pin and salt buildup in the seal,...

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USING THE MOUNTS
ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA TO MOUNTS
To attach your HERO3+ camera to a mount, you will need a Quick Release 
Buckle, thumb screw or hardware depending on the mount you are using.  
For more information on mounts, visit: gopro.com/support.
Slim housing surfboard mount installation
Slim housing remove camera
Slim housing insert camera
Slim housing closed Swapping housing doors
Quick Release Buckle + Thumb Screw + Slim housing = Complete Unit
Quick Release 
Buckle Thumb Screw
Housing Complete...

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USING THE MOUNTS
ATTACHING 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...

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HANDLING THE WI-FI REMOTE
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...