GoPro Hero3 Silver User Manual

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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 Lapse display the 
first Photo in a series.
5.   While in thumbnail preview use 
 to cycle through thumbnails. Press  
to view. 
6.   Use 
 and  to navigate backward and forward to see more media 
files on your memory card.
7. Highlight desired file to view and press 
. 
8.   Depending on whether you are viewing Videos  and Photos , different 
control options will appear. Use the 
 and  buttons to navigate.  
note:   Photo Burst and t ime Lapse files will display the first Photo in the series.  
To view all Photos  in a series, use 
 to select VieW and press .   
						

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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 the battery is 
fully charged.
The battery will charge to 80% in one hour and 100% in two hours when using 
GoPro’s 1000mAh USB-compatible Wall or Auto Charger. Other chargers may 
charge at only half this rate.  
No damage will occur to the camera or the battery if used together prior to full charge. 
Spare batteries and additional charging accessories are available at gopro.com.   
						

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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 designed to have a tight fit to maximize reliability in high-
vibration activities.
t o 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 sliding it to the left.
2.   Allow the door to pop out.  Grasp the battery pull-tab and remove from the camera.  
						

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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 icon will appear on the LCD when the 
camera has become too hot and needs to cool down. Simply let it sit 
and cool before attempting to use it again. Your camera will not allow 
itself to overheat   —do not worry, no damage has occurred.  
						

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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 of hinged arm to grooved top of the backdoor.
5. Use one finger to push down the latch arm to snap into place. 
t o remove the hero3 camera from the housing:
1. Grip the housing with left hand.
2.  Using right hand, place thumb to left side of arrow and index finger\
 just 
 below latch arm.
3. Pinch fingers together, sliding arrow to the right.
4.    Use fingertips to pull upward, allowing latch arm to swing to fully up\
right 
position.
5. Lift hinged arm over the housing and remove the HERO3.
To close properly, be sure grooved sections of the latch arm and the bac\
kdoor are hooked.     
						

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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 recommended for use 
inside vehicles.The Standard Backdoor makes the 
housing waterproof to 197’/60m. 
Use this door when you need to 
protect the camera from water and 
other environmental hazards. 
Pro 
tiP: Apply RAIN-X or a similar anti-beading solution to the housing lens 
to prevent waterspots from forming when using your camera in rain 
or water. When RAIN-X is not available, periodically licking your 
lens is a good backup solution. Trust us, this works.    
						

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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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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 failure. 
To clean the seal, rinse in fresh water and shake dry (drying with a cloth may 
cause lint to compromise the seal). Re-install the seal into the grooves in the 
backdoor of the housing. 
WArninG: Failure to follow these steps each time you use your 
HERO3 can 
result in leaks that may damage or destroy your camera. Your warranty does not 
cover water damage resulting from user error.   
						

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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 
assembled camera housing can be clicked on/ oFF the secured adhesive mounts.
Flat Adhesive mount Curved Adhesive mount