GoPro Hero3 White Quick Start Guide

							QUICK START GUIDE
Download the User Manual at 
gopro.com/support 
						

							/ Hello
Congratulations on your new HERO3 White camera. This Quick Star t 
Guide will show you the basics of capturing life’s most incredible  
moments with your GoPro.
To learn more, download the User Manual at gopro.com/support .
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When using your GoPro camera as par t of your active lifestyle, always be 
aware of your surroundings to avoid injur y to yourself and others, and to 
prevent damage to your camera.  
Before using your GoPro camera, please read carefully all 
the safety precautions in the Impor tant Product + Safety 
Information Guide included with your camera. 
						

							/ The Basics
/ Getting Started
POWERING CAMER A ON AND OFF
To Power On:
Press the Power/Mode  button [ 
 ].To Power Off:
Press and hold the Power/Mode 
button [  ] for two seconds.
Shutter/Select Button [  ]
Camera Status Light (red)
Camera Status Screen
Power/Mode Button [ 
 ]
Wireless On/Off Button [ 
 ]
Wireless Status Light (blue)
Camera Status Light (red)
STEP 1
Remove the camera from   
the housing.
STEP 2
Remove the camera side door and 
inser t a microSD card. 
(Class 10 or UHS-1 required, sold separately.)
S TEP 3
Remove the camera back door and 
insert the battery.
STEP 4
Charge the batter y using the 
included USB cable. 
						

							/ Selecting Camera Modes
Turn the camera on and repeatedly press the Power/Mode button [  ] 
to c ycle through the camera modes.     
*Playback only appears when camera is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac (sold separately).
/ Capturing Video and Photos
VIDEO
Record video. PHOTO 
Capture a single photo.
TIME L APSE   
Shoot a series of photos 
at set time inter vals. SETTINGS 
Adjust camera settings.  P L AY B A C K*  
Play back your videos 
and photos on a T V or 
LCD Touch BacPac
™.
BURST
Capture photo bursts. 
Select your camera mode, then press the Shutter/Select  button [  ] to 
star t/stop recording or take a photo. 
						

							/ Adjusting Camera SettingsLearn more at gopro.com
1. Press the Power/Mode button [  ] to c ycle to the Settings mode [  ].
2. Press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
 ] to enter the Settings menu.
3. Press the Power/Mode  button [ 
 ] to c ycle through the options. 
4. Press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
 ] to select the desired option. 
To learn more about settings, download the User Manual at   
gopro.com/support .
CAMERA SETTINGS
WIRELESS
MAIN CAMERA MODES
SET UP 
						

							/ Mounting Your Camera/ Housing Backdoors
Your HERO3 White camera comes with two backdoors, each designed for 
different uses and environments.
FL AT SURFACE MOUNTING
CURVED SURFACE MOUNTING
To learn more about mounting your camera, visit gopro.com/support .
Mount your GoPro to helmets, gear and more with the included Cur ved + 
Flat Adhesive Mounts and hardware.
APPLYING + REMOVING ADHESIVE MOUNTS
 Apply adhesive mounts to clean, smooth sur faces at room temperature 
only, at least 24 hours before use. To remove, heat with a hair dr yer then 
peel off mount.STANDARD BACKDOOR
Provides waterproof protection to 131’ (40m).   
Use when shooting under water or in wet, damp   
or dirty conditions.
SKELETON BACKDOOR
Not waterproof—use in dr y, dir t-free environments 
only. Enables enhanced audio capture during   
low-speed activities. 
						

							/ Playing Back Videos and Photos
/ Swapping Backdoors
STEP 1
Open the housing so the backdoor 
hangs downward. STEP 2
Pull down on the backdoor until it 
snaps free from the hinge.
STEP 3
Align the new backdoor with   
the hinge. STEP 4
Push up on the backdoor until it 
clicks into place.
There are several ways to play back your videos and view your photos.
LCD TOUCH BACPAC
™
This removable LCD touch screen 
seamlessly attaches to the back 
of your GoPro, delivering quick 
playback of videos and photos  
(sold separately).
TV
Connect your camera to your T V 
with a micro HDMI, composite or 
combo cable (sold separately), or 
the included USB cable.
Note: Some TVs do not support playback via 
USB cable.
COMPUTER
Connect the camera to your 
computer with the included USB   
cable to transfer content for playback. 
For help accessing your GoPro 
content, download the latest GoPro 
software at gopro.com/getstarted .
SMARTPHONE + TABLET
Use the GoPro App to play back 
content on your smartphone   
or tablet. For more info, see   
GoPro App . 
						

							/ GoPro App
/ Sharing Videos and Photos
CONTROL. VIEW. SHARE.
The GoPro App lets you control your camera remotely using a smar tphone 
or tablet. See what your camera sees with live preview. View photos and  
play back videos, then share your favorites via email, text, Facebook,
 
Twitter and more. 
TO CONNECT TO THE GOPRO APP  
1.    Download the GoPro App and open it 
on your smar tphone or tablet.
2.  Press the Power/Mode  button [ 
 ] 
to power on the camera. 
3.  Press the Wireless On/Off  button  
[ 
 ] twice, then press the Shutter/
Select  button [  ]  to enter the 
Wireless menu.
4.  Press the Power/Mode  button [ 
 ] 
to c ycle to GoPro App, then press the   
Shutter/Select  button [ 
 ] to select it.
5.  Follow the app’s on-screen 
instructions to connect to your camera.
To learn more about the GoPro App, visit 
gopro.com/getstarted .
There are a few ways to share your videos and photos.
COMPUTER
Connect the camera to your 
computer with the included USB 
cable to impor t content for sharing. 
SMARTPHONE + TABLET
Use the GoPro App to share your 
videos and photos by text, email or 
on your social networks. For more 
info, see GoPro App .  
						

							/ Help and Resources
DOWNLOAD THE USER MANUAL 
To learn more about your HERO3 White camera, download the User 
Manual at gopro.com/support .
CAMERA SOFTWARE UPDATES  
To get the latest features and best per formance from your GoPro, make 
sure you’re using the most current camera software. You can update your 
camera software at gopro.com/getstarted .
TUTORIAL VIDEOS  
Watch how-to tutorials and get pro tips + tricks on making the most of 
your GoPro products at gopro.com/getstarted.   
CUSTOMER SUPPORT  
Need help? Want more info? Find answers to commonly asked questions 
and contact Customer Suppor t at gopro.com/support .
REGULATORY INFORMATION  
To see the complete list of countr y cer tifications, refer to the Impor tant 
Product + Safety Information Guide included with your camera.