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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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