GoPro Hero3 Plus Black User Manual

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SE T UP
 EXIT
From the EXIT screen, press the Shutter/Select Button 
 to exit the  
Set Up menu.
PRO  
TIP: If at any time you wish to exit from the SET UP menu,  
press and hold the Shutter/Select Button  for  
two seconds.    
						

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WI-FI + WI-FI REMOTE
WIRELESS CONTROLS
The built-in Wi-Fi allows your HERO3+ camera to connect to the Wi-Fi Remote 
or to the GoPro App using a smartphone or tablet. 
To turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF via the Wi-Fi On/Off Button 
:
Press the Wi-Fi On/Off Button 
 to turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF. When turning Wi-Fi 
ON, the Wi-Fi mode will be set to the most recently used mode.  
PAIRING YOUR HERO3+ WITH THE WI-FI REMOTE
Before using the Wi-Fi Remote for the first time, you must pair it with your camera. 
On the camera:
1. Ensure both camera and remote are powered OFF.
2. Press the Power/Mode Button 
 to power ON your HERO3+.
3. Press the Wi-Fi On/Off Button 
 to turn ON the Wi-Fi, 
4. Press the Wi-Fi On/Off Button 
 again to access the Wi-Fi menu  .
5. Press the Shutter/Select Button 
 to enter the Wi-Fi  menu  .
6.   Use the Power/Mode Button 
 to cycle to Wi-Fi RC, then press the 
Shutter/Select Button  to select it.
7.   Use the Power/Mode Button 
 to cycle to NEW, then press the  
Shutter/Select Button  to select it.
8. You will see 
.  
						

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WI-FI + WI-FI REMOTE
WIRELESS CONTROLS (CONTINUED)
On the Wi-Fi Remote:1.  While holding down the Shutter/Select Button 
, press and release the 
Power/Mode Button  once to power the remote ON into pairing mode.
2.   When you see 
 on the remote’s screen, you can release the 
Shutter/Select Button .
3.  
will appear on both screens once the devices have paired. 
4.   The remote will now ask if you want to CONNECT ANOTHER? camera.
a.   If you want to connect additional cameras at this time, press the 
Shutter/Select Button 
 to select YES, then repeat the pairing 
process from the beginning.
b.   If no, press the Power/Mode Button 
 to cycle to NO, then press  
the Shutter/Select Button  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.  
						

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WI-FI + WI-FI REMOTE
USING YOUR HERO3+ WITH THE WI-FI 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.
On the camera:1. First, ensure both camera and remote are powered OFF.
2. Press the Power/Mode Button 
 to power ON your HERO3+.
3. Press the Wi-Fi On/Off Button 
 to turn ON the Wi-Fi.
4. Press the Wi-Fi On/Off Button 
 again to access the Wi-Fi menu  .
5. Press the Shutter/Select Button 
 to enter the Wi-Fi menu  .
6.   Use the Power/Mode Button 
 to cycle to Wi-Fi RC, then press the 
Shutter/Select Button  to select it.
7. Press the Shutter/Select Button 
 to select CURRENT.
8. You will see 
.
On the remote:
1. Press the Power/Mode Button 
 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.  
						

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CONNECTING TO GOPRO APP 
USING YOUR HERO3+ WITH THE GOPRO APP (FREE)
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.*
Follow these steps to connect your HERO3+ 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.  
3.   Press the Wi-Fi On/Off Button 
 twice, then press the  
Shutter/Select Button  to enter Wi-Fi menu  . 
4.   Use the Power/Mode Button 
 to cycle through options,  
press the Shutter/Select Button  to select GoPro App.
5.   In your smartphone’s or tablet’s Wi-Fi network settings, connect to the 
camera’s Wi-Fi network. The network name will begin with “GOPRO-BP-”, 
followed by a series of letters/numbers. 
6.   Enter the password “goprohero”. (This is the camera’s default password. 
You can customize the password at gopro.com/update. If you’ve already 
customized the password, enter that password instead of “goprohero”.)
7.   Open the GoPro App on your smartphone or tablet. You will now be able 
to control the camera with your smartphone or tablet plus view, playback 
and share select content.*
PRO  
TIP: See what your HERO3+ sees by viewing it on your smartphone 
or tablet’s screen.
*For device compatibility, please see gopro.com.  
						

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STORAGE/MICROSD CARDS
The HERO3+ camera is compatible with 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB 
capacity microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards. You must use 
a microSD card with a Class 10 speed rating. GoPro recommends using brand 
name memory cards for maximum reliability in high-vibration activities. 
To insert microSD card:To remove microSD 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.
PRO  
TIP: 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.   
						

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 
Minimum system requirements for best playback on Mac® and Windows® PCs:• Mac OS® X 10.5 and later/ Microsoft Windows ® Vista, 7 and later
•  2nd generation Intel® Core™-based processor or AMD equivalent (3rd 
generation Intel Core-i7 recommended)
•  2GB RAM (4GB or greater recommended)
•  Graphics processor comparable to an Intel HD Graphics 3000, nVidia 
GeForce 600 Series, AMD Radeon HD6000 Series or better
PRO  
TIP: Want to see your Video and Photos on the big screen?  
Connect your HERO3+ directly to your TV/HDTV using a  
Micro HDMI Cable, Composite Cable or Combo Cable
  
(optional accessories, sold separately).   
						

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TRANSFERRING FILES
TO TRANSFER VIDEO AND PHOTO FILE S TO A COMPUTER
On a PC:1. Connect the camera to the computer using included USB cable.
2. Press the Power/Mode Button 
 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 files.
8. Copy files to the computer or external hard drive.
On a Mac: 1. Connect the camera to Mac using included USB cable.
2. Press the Power/Mode Button 
 to turn ON the camera.
3.   Icon will appear on desktop. Double click the icon to access files.
4. Copy files to computer or external hard drive.  
						

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P L AY B AC K
TO VIEW VIDEOS AND PHOTOS
Videos and Photos can be viewed on a TV/HDTV or the LCD Touch BacPac 
(optional accessory, sold separately). 
PLAYBACK ON TV/HDTV
To browse Videos and Photos:
1.  Plug the camera into a TV/HDTV with a Micro HDMI Cable,  
Composite Cable or Combo Cable (optional accessories).
2. Turn camera ON.
3.   On your camera, press the Power/Mode Button 
 to cycle to  
Playback  . Press the Shutter/Select Button .
4.   HERO3+ displays thumbnail previews of all Videos  and Photos  on  
the SD card. Photo sets taken in Continuous Photo, Photo Burst  
and Time Lapse display the first Photo in a series.
5.   While in thumbnail preview, use the  Power/Mode Button 
 to cycle 
through thumbnails. Press the  Shutter/Select Button  to view. 
6.   Use 
 and  to navigate backward and forward to see more  
media files on your memory card.
7.   Depending on whether you are viewing Videos  or Photos , different 
control options will appear. Use the Power/Mode Button 
 and  
the Shutter/Select Button  to navigate.  
NOTE :  Burst Photo and Time Lapse files will display the first Photo in the series.  
To view all Photos  in a series, use the Power/Mode Button 
 to select 
View and press the Shutter/Select Button .  
						

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P L AY B AC K 
PLAYBACK ON LCD TOUCH BACPAC (SOLD SEPARATELY)
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.
B AT T E R Y MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE 
To maximize battery life, turn Wi-Fi OFF. To maximize battery life when 
shooting longer-duration activities, turn OFF or detach the LCD Touch BacPac™ 
(optional accessory, sold separately). Extreme cold temperatures may decrease 
battery life. To maximize battery life in cold conditions, keep camera in a warm 
place prior to use. Shooting with Protune mode turned ON will increase power 
consumption.