GoPro Hero3 Silver User Manual
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51 Pl a Yb ac k t o V ieW V iD eos A nD P hotos Videos and Photos can be viewed on a T V/HDT V or the LCD Touch BacPac (optional accessory). PLAYBACK on tV/hDtV t o browse Videos and Photos: 1. Plug the camera into a TV/HDTV with a micro hDmi or a mini-usB to a Composite Cable (optional accessories). 2. Turn camera on. 3. On your camera press to cycle to . Press . 4. HERO3 displays thumbnail previews of all Videos and Photos on the SD card. Photo sets taken in Photo Burst and t ime...
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52 Pl a Yb ac k PLAYBACK on LCD touCh BACPAC 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.
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53 batter Y life ChArGinG BA tterY 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 GoPro Wall Charger or GoPro 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...
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54 batterY life usinG the CAmerA WhiLe ChArGinG You can charge the camera’s battery while recording Video or taking Photos. Simply plug the camera into a GoPro-specific auto, wall or phone charger to charge the HERO3 camera while recording Video or Photos. It is best to use GoPro’s 1AMP (1000mAh) Wall or Auto Charger for maximum charging performance while the camera is in use. Performance of non-GoPro chargers cannot be guaranteed. remoVinG the BAtterY From the CAmerA The HERO3 battery is...
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55 iMP ortant warnin G Me ssa Ge 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...
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56 caMera asse MblY AssemBLinG the CAmerA The HERO3 camera housing is waterproof to 197’/60m and is constructed of polycarbonate and stainless steel for ultimate durability. The HERO3 has a new improved latch closure that offers one hand open-and-close functionality and locking. t o place the hero3 camera into the housing: 1. Place camera in housing. 2. Position the backdoor into place. 3. Lift the latch arm into upright position allowing the hinged arm to hang downward. 4. Hook grooved portion...
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57 caMera asse MblY 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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58 caMera asse MblY 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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59 caMera asse MblY 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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60 caMera asse MblY 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...