GoPro HERO 3+ Instruction Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Accessories 4

Mounts + Accessories 5

HERO3+ Features 6

Camera LCD Status Screen 8

Camera Menu Flow Chart 9

Camera Soware Updates 10

Basics 10

Camera Modes 13

Camera Settings 20

Capture Settings 31

Set Up 35

Wi-Fi + Wi-Fi Remote 43

Connecting to GoPro App 44

Storage/microSD™ Cards 45

System Requirements 46

Transferring Files 47

Playback 48

Battery 50

Important Warning Messages 53

Camera Housing 54

Using the Mounts 58

Customer Support 60

WEAR IT. MOUNT IT. LOVE IT.

FEATURED ACCESSORIES

LCD Touch BacPac

Battery BacPac

™

Wi-Fi Remote

The Frame

HERO3+ ACCESSORIES

Wrist Housing

Standard Housing

Rechargeable Battery

Dive Housing Lens Replacement Kit

Protective Lens + Covers

More HERO3+ accessories available at gopro.com

MOUNTS + ACCESSORIES

SEE MORE AT GOPRO.C OM

Helmet Front Mount Chesty Handlebar/Seatpost/

Floaty Backdoor Head Strap

Roll Bar Mount Tripod Mounts Anti-Fog Inserts Jaws Flex

Curved + Flat

Adhesive Mounts

+ QuickClip

Side Mount Camera Tethers

Pole Mount

Suction Cup Vented Helmet

Surfboard Mounts

Strap

Clamp Mount

Dual Battery

Charger

HERO3+ FEATURES

1. Camera Status Lights (Red)

2. Shutter/Select Button

3. LCD Status Screen

4. Wi-Fi Status Lights (Blue

5. Power/Mode Button

6. Micro HDMI Port

)

(Cable not included)

7. MicroSD Card Slot

(SD card not included)

8. Mini-USB Port

(Supports Composite A/C cable/3.5mm stereo mic adapter, not included)

9. HERO Port

10. Battery Door

11. Wi-Fi On/Oﬀ Button

12. Audio Alert

13. Microphone

HERO3+ FEATURES

CAMERA LCD STATUS SCREEN

The LCD screen displays the following information about HERO3+ modes and settings:

1. Camera Modes/FOV (Field of View)

2. Capture Setting Modes (not shown)

3. Resolution/fps (Frames Per Second)

4. Time Interval Settings: (not shown)

5. Counter

6. Time/Storage/Files

7. Battery Life

NOTE: The icons displayed above will vary depending on what mode your camera is in.

CAMERA MENU FLOW CHART

MODES

CAMERA SETTINGS

CAPTURE SETTINGS WI-FI

SET UP

*Playback only appears in LCD Status Screen if camera is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac™ (optional accessory, sold separately).

Slim housing remove camera

Slim housing insert camera

Slim housing closed Swapping housing doors

Quick Release Buckle + Thumb Screw + Slim housing = Complete Unit

CAMERA SOFT WARE UP DATES

To get the latest features and best performance from your HERO3+

camera, make sure you’re using the most current camera soware. To check if soware updates are available, visit: gopro.com/update.

USING YOUR HERO3+: BASICS

GETTING STARTED

1. Remove camera from housing

2. Remove camera side door and insert a microSD, microSDHC™ or microSDXC™ card into the card slot. A microSD card with a Class 10 speed

rating is required.

3. Open camera back door, insert battery, close camera back door.

USING YOUR HERO3+: BASICS

4. Charge the battery. The included lithium-ion battery comes partially

charged. To charge, connect the included USB cable to camera and connect the other end of the cable to a power source such as a computer, GoPro Wall Charger or GoPro Auto Charger. No damage will occur to the camera or battery if used prior to a full charge.

When camera is OFF and charging:

• Red Camera Status Light will turn ON when camera

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is charging.

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• Red Camera Status Light will turn OFF when charging

is complete.

▶See BATTERY LIFE for more information.

CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS

The HERO3+ Silver Edition camera powers up with the following default settings:

Video Resolution 960p60 fps

Photo Resolution 10MP

Burst Photo 10 photos in 1 second

Time Lapse 0.5 seconds

Wi-Fi OFF

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Want to change your VIDEO and PHOTO settings?

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▶See SETTINGS menu to make changes.

USING YOUR HERO3+: BASICS

POWERING ON AND OFF

To power ON:

Press the Power/Mode Button three times and the Sound Indicator emits three beeps.

To power OFF: Press and hold the Power/Mode Button ﬂash several times and the Sound Indicator emits seven beeps.

Want to t urn your HE RO3+ into a “o ne-button” ca mera tha t automatically starts recording PHOTOS o r VIDEOS once it

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turn s ON? Set the c amera to ONE BUTTON m ode.

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▶See ONE BUTTON mode for more information.

. The red Status Indicator Lights ﬂash

. The red Status Indicator Lights

USING YOUR HERO3+: CAMERA MODES

OVERVIEW

The HERO3+ features several camera modes. To cycle through the modes, press

Power/Mode Button

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TIP:

▶See PLAYBACK for more information.

. The modes will appear in the following order:

VIDEO

PHOTO

BURST PHOTO

TIME LAPSE

SETTINGS

PL AYBAC K

Record Video

Capt ure a singl e Photo

Capt ure up to 10 Photos in one se cond

Capt ure a seri es of

Adjust camera

Play back Video an d Photos. Appear s only if ca mera is con nected t o a TV or LCD Touc h BacPac™ (optio nal acce ssory, so ld separ ately).

Photos

Settings

at timed intervals

Use BURST PHOTO to capture fast-moving subjects.

the

USING YOUR HERO3+: CAMERA MODES

VIDEO

To record Video, verify the camera is in Video mode. If the Video icon on your camera’s LCD screen repeatedly until it appears.

To start recording: Press the Shutter/Select Button red Camera Status Lights will flash while recording.

To stop recording: Press the Shutter/Select Button three times and the camera emits three beeps to indicate recording has stopped.

The HERO3+ automatically stops recording when the memory card is full or the battery is out of power. Your video will be saved before the camera powers OFF.

▶See VIDEO mode for instructions on how to change resolution settings.

is not showing, press the Power/Mode Button

. The camera will emit one beep and the

. The red Camera Status Lights ﬂash

USING YOUR HERO3+: CAMERA MODES

PHOTO

To capture a Photo, verify the camera is in Photo mode. If the Photo icon on your camera’s LCD is not showing, press the Power/Mode Button repeatedly until it appears.

To take a photo: Press and release the Shutter/Select Button and the red Camera Status Lights ﬂash.

▶ See PHOTO modes for instructions on how to change resolution s

. The camera beeps two times

USING YOUR HERO3+: CAMERA MODES

BURST PHOTO

Burst Photo

3 photos /1 second, 5 photos /1 second and 10 photos /1 second.

To capture a Burst Photo series, verify the camera is in Burst Photo mode. If the Burst Photo icon on your camera’s LCD screen is not showing, press the Power/Mode Button repeatedly until it appears.

To take a

Press the Shutter/Select Button and the camera beeps multiple times.

▶See BURST PHOTO for instructions on how to change the interval settings.

mode your camera takes multiple photos in short time intervals—

Burst Photo

series:

. The red Camera Status Lights ﬂash

USING YOUR HERO3+: CAMERA MODES

TIME LAPSE

Time Lapse mode captures a series of photos at 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 or 60

second intervals.

To capture a Time Lapse series, verify the camera is in Time Lapse mode. If the Time Lapse icon is not showing on your camera’s LCD screen, press the Power/Mode Button repeatedly until it appears.

To take Time Lapse: Press the Shutter/Select Button . The camera initiates countdown and the red

Camera Status Lights

To stop Time Lapse:

Press the Shutter/Select Button . The red times and the camera emits three beeps to indicate that Time Lapse has stopped.

▶See TIME LAPSE for instructions on how to change the interval settings.

ﬂash each time a Photo is taken.

Camera Status Lights

ﬂash three

USING YOUR HERO3+: CAMERA MODES

SETTINGS

The Settings menu allows you to adjust a variety of camera settings including:

Video Resolution

Photo Resolution

Time Lapse

Burst Photo

Continuous Photo

▶ See SETTINGS menu to make changes, learn how to navigate menu options

and read more details on each setting.

USING YOUR HERO3+: CAMERA MODES

PLAYBACK

Playback Video and Photos by connecting your HERO3+ to a TV (requires Micro HDMI, Composite or Combo Cable, sold separately). You can also playback Video and Photos on the LCD Touch BacPac™ (optional accessory, sold separately). The Playback icon only if camera is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac.

▶See PLAYBACK for more information on viewing your VIDEOS and PHOTOS.

appears

CAMERA SET TINGS

SETTINGS

To enter the Settings menu:

1. Verify the camera is in the Settings mode. If the Settings icon

camera’s LCD screen is not showing, press the Power/Mode Button repeatedly until it appears.

2. Press the Shutter/Select Button

3. Use the Power/Mode Button

options.

4. Press the Shutter/Select Button

5. To exit, hold down the Shutter/Select Button

through to

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and press the Shutter/Select Button .

If at any time you wish to exit from the Settings menu, press and hold the Shutter/Select Button

to enter Settings menu .

to cycle through the various Settings

to select desired option.

for two seconds or cycle

on your

for two seconds.

CAMERA SET TINGS

VIDEO RESOLUTION/ FPS/FOV MODES

You can change Resolution, fps (frames per second) and FOV (ﬁeld of view) in the Video mode menu. You can also turn Auto Low Light mode ON/OFF.

Once in the Settings menu:

1. Press the Shutter/Select Button

2. Use the Power/Mode Button

3. Press the Shutter/Select Button

4. Use the Power/Mode Button and the Shutter/Select Button

5. To change additional options, repeat step 4.

6. To exit, hold down the Shutter/Select Button cycle through to select it.

and press the Shutter/Select Button to

to enter .

to cycle through options.

to enter desired menu.

to cycle through each sub-menu option

to select it.

for two seconds or

CAMERA SET TINGS

The HERO3+ Silver Edition oﬀers the following Video Capture modes:

Video Resolution

1080p 60 50 Ultra Wide,

1080p 30 25 Ultra Wide,

960p 60 50 Ultra Wide

960p 30 25 Ultra Wide 1280x960

720p 120 100 Ultra Wide,

720p 60 50 Ultra Wide

720p 30 25 Ultra Wide,

WVGA 120 100 Ultra Wide 848x480

WVGA 60 50 Ultra Wide 848x480

NTSC fps

PAL fps

Field of View (FOV)

Medium, Narrow

Scree n Resolution

1920x1080 16:9

1280x960 4:3

4:3

1280x720 16:9

16:9

CAMERA SET TINGS

Video Resolution

1080p 1080p60 is great for all shots, as high resolution and

Best Use

frame rate yield stunning results. Try 1080p30 when shooting with a tripod or for ﬁxed-mounted shots.

960p Use for body-mounted shots. Provides the largest

720p Best resolution and frame rate for handheld shots.

WVGA For smaller data ﬁles, this is standard deﬁnition resolution.

viewing area and smooth results for high-action capture. Use 960p60 when slow motion is desired—use 960p30 when shooting in low-light conditions.

Use 720p120 or 720p60 when slow motion is desired. Use 720p30 in low-light conditions.

Also good when slow motion is desired.

CAMERA SET TINGS

The HERO3+ can capture photos at 10MP, 7MP and 5MP resolutions. Any change to photo resolution also aﬀects photos captured in Photo, Burst Photo and Time Lapse modes.

Photo Resolution

10MP Wide (Default)

7MP Wide

5MP Medium

PHOTO RESOLUTION MODES

Field of View (FOV)

CAMERA SET TINGS

OPTIONS

the

Burst Photo mode captures a series of Photos when Button

is pressed. Photos can be captured at the following rates:

3 photos in 1 second

5 photos in 1 second

10 photos in 1 second (Default)

TIME LAPSE

Several time interval options are available for Time Lapse mode, including 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 and 60 seconds.

Shutter/Select

CAMERA SET TINGS

CAPTURE SETTINGS MENU

Capture Settings allows you to adjust the following advanced capture options:

Camera Orientation

Spot Meter

Looping Video

▶See CAPTURE SETTINGS section for a complete list of capture options.

CAMERA SET TINGS

SET UP MENU

The Set Up menu allows you to adjust the following camera settings:

Default mode at Power Up

One Button Mode

NTSC/PAL

On Screen Display

Camera Status Lights

Sound Indicator

Month/Day/Year/Time

▶See SET UP MENU section for a complete list of set up options.

CAMERA SET TINGS

WIRELESS CONTROLS

The camera’s built-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect to the Wi-Fi Remote (optional accessory, sold separately) or smartphone/tablet via the GoPro App. When Wi-Fi is ON, a Wi-Fi status icon will appear on the camera’s LCD Status Screen and the blue Wi-Fi Status Lights will blink intermittently. When you turn OFF the Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi Status Lights ﬂash seven times.

To turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF:

Press the Wi-Fi On/Oﬀ Button used Wi-Fi mode will be active when Wi-Fi is ON.

▶See WIRELESS CONTROLS section for a complete list of wireless functions

NOTE: Your camera cannot connect to the Wi-Fi Remote (optional accessory,

sold separately) and GoPro App at the same time.

to turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF. The most recently

CAMERA SET TINGS

DELETE

Delete the last ﬁle or all ﬁles and format the memory card. During delete LAST or ALL, the Camera Status Lights blink until operation is complete.

CANCEL

(Default)

LAST

ALL (Formats SD card)

To delete LAST or ALL:

1. Verify the camera is in Settings mode. If the Settings icon

camera’s LCD screen repeatedly until it appears.

2. Press the Shutter/Select Button

3. Use the Power/Mode Button the Trash

4. Press the Shutter/Select Button

5. Use the Power/Mode Button

6. Select highlighted option by pressing the Shutter/Select Button

7. To exit, hold down the Shutter/Select Button through to

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TIP:

is not showing, press the Power/Mode Button

to enter Settings menu .

and press the Shutter/Select Button .

Use caution—by selecting ALL, the memory card will be formatted, deleting every ﬁle on your SD card.

to cycle through Settings to locate

to enter Delete.

to cycle through options.

on your

for two seconds or cycle

CAMERA SET TINGS

EXIT

From the

Settings menu.

screen, press the Shutter/Select Button to exit the

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If at any time you wish to exit from the SETTINGS menu,

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press and hold the Shutter/Select Button

for two seconds.

CAPTURE SETTINGS

To enter the Capture Settings menu:

1. Verify the camera is in Settings mode. If the Settings icon camera’s LCD screen repeatedly until it appears.

2. Press the Shutter/Select Button

3. Use the Power/Mode Button Capture Settings menu

4. Press the Shutter/Select Button

5. Use the Power/Mode Button

6. Press the Shutter/Select Button

7. Some options have a sub-menu. Use the Power/Mode Button to cycle through the sub-menus.

8. Press the Shutter/Select Button

9. To exit, hold down the Shutter/Select Button or cycle through to to select it.

is not showing, press the Power/Mode Button

to enter the Settings menu .

to cycle through Settings to locate the

to enter Capture Settings.

to locate the desired option to change.

to select the desired option.

to select a highlighted option.

for two seconds

and press the Shutter/Select Button

on your

CAPTURE SETTINGS

You can customize the way your HERO3+ camera captures Video and Photos in the Capture Settings menus, such as Upside Down, Looping Video and

White Balance.

UPSIDE DOWN

Mounting your HERO3+ Upside Down but wish the ﬁles to appear upright when viewing or editing? This setting eliminates the need to ﬂip your Video or Photos aer recording.

Camera right side up (Default)

Camera upside down

SPOT METER

Turn on Spot Meter when ﬁlming from within a dark space pointing the camera into a brighter setting, such as ﬁlming the outdoors from within a car. When Spot Meter is set to ON,

OFF (Default)

appears in the LCD window.

CAPTURE SETTINGS

LOOPING VIDEO

Looping Video mode allows you to record a continuously looping video that overwrites itself until you press the Shutter/Select Button

Looping Video options inlcude:

OFF (Default)

Max video

5 min video

20 min video

60 min video

120 min video

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Camera records until memory card is full, then overwrites with a new video.

Camera records for 5 minutes, then begins a new video, progressively overwriting the previous 5 minute video.

Camera records for 20 minutes, then begins a new video, progressively overwriting the previous 20 minute video.

Camera records for 60 minutes, then begins a new video, progressively overwriting the previous 60 minute video.

Camera records for 120 minutes, then begins a new video, progressively overwriting the previous 120 minute video.

Multiple chapter ﬁles are written to your memory card. This allows for small segments of content to be overwritten during loop recording. When viewing on a computer screen, you will see separate ﬁles for each time segment. Use video editing soware if you wish to combine ﬁles into a longer video.

button to stop i t.

CAPTURE SETTINGS

EXIT

From the EXIT screen, press the Shutter/Select Button Capture Settings menu.

If at anytime you wish to exit from the CAPTURE SETTINGS

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MENU, press and hold the Shutter/Select Button

TIP:

two seconds.

to exit the

for

SET UP

To enter the Set Up menu:

1. Verify the camera is in Settings mode. If the Settings icon

camera’s LCD screen repeatedly until it appears.

2. Press the Shutter/Select Button

3. Use the Power/Mode Button Set Up menu

4. Press Shutter/Select Button

5. Use the Power/Mode Button

6. Press Shutter/Select Button

7. To exit, hold down Shutter/Select Button through to

is not showing, press the Power/Mode Button

to enter the Settings menu .

to cycle through Settings to locate the

to enter Set Up.

to locate the desired option to change.

to select the desired option.

and press Shutter/Select Button to select it.

SET UP

on your

for two seconds or cycle

SET UP

DEFAULT MODE AT POWER UP

You can set the camera’s Default mode of power up to any of the following modes:

VIDEO (default)

PHOTO

BURST PHOTO

TIME LAPSE

SET UP

ONE BUTTON

With One Button mode selected, the camera automatically begins recording when powering the camera ON. One Button mode can be conﬁgured to start in Video or Time Lapse.

OFF (Default)

To turn One Button mode ON:

1. Verify the camera is in Settings mode. If the Settings icon camera’s LCD screen repeatedly until it appears.

2. Press the Shutter/Select Button

3. Use the Power/Mode Button the Set Up menu

4. Press Shutter/Select Button

5. Use the Power/Mode Button One Button mode

6. Press the Shutter/Select Button

7. Use the Power/Mode Button

8. Press the Shutter/Select Button

9. To exit, hold down the Shutter/Select Button through to

The next time you power your camera ON, it will begin recording in its Default Power Up Mode. To stop recording, push and hold

is not showing, press Power/Mode Button

to enter the Settings menu .

to cycle through Settings to locate

to enter Set Up.

to cycle through to locate

to enter One Button menu.

to cycle through options.

to select a highlighted option.

and press the Shutter/Select Button to select it.

on your

for two seconds or cycle

for two seconds.

SET UP

ONE BUTTON MODE (continued)

To exit One Button mode:

1. Power camera ON.

2. Press and hold the Shutter/Select Button

in the LCD window.

3. Press the Shutter/Select Button

4. Use the Power/Mode Button

5. Press the Shutter/Select Button

6. To exit, hold down the Shutter/Select Button

through to

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NOTE: One Button mode is disabled when connected to Wi-Fi Remote

(optional accessory, sold separately) or GoPro App.

and press the Shutter/Select Button .

To stop the capture process (VIDEO or TIME LAPSE) when in ONE BUTTON, press and hold the Shutter/Select

Button

for two seconds. You will return to the ONE

BUTTON menu where you can turn ONE BUTTON mode OFF.

to highlight OFF.

until shows

to enter.

to select it.

for two seconds or cycle

SET UP

NTSC / PAL

The NTSC and PAL settings govern Video recording frame rate and playback when viewing Video on a TV/HDTV. Select NTSC when viewing a TV/HDTV in North America. Select PAL if viewing on a PAL TV/HDTV (most televisions outside of North America) or if viewing on a PAL TV/HDTV in any region.

NTSC

(Default) PAL

1080p/60 fps 1080p/50 fps

1080p/30 fps 1080p/25 fps

960p/60 fps 960p/50 fps

960p/30 fps 960p/25 fps

720p/120 fps 720p/100 fps

720p/60 fps 720p/50 fps

720p/30 fps 720p/25 fps

WVGA/120 fps WVGA/100 fps

WVGA/60 fps WVGA/50 fps

ONSCREEN DISPLAY

To display or hide the recording icons and ﬁle information on Video or the viewing screen during playback, turn Onscreen Display (OSD) OFF or ON.

OFF

ON (Default)

SET UP

CAMERA STATUS LIGHTS

Keep all four Camera Status Lights active, only two active (front and back) or turn OFF all lights.

4 (Default) 2 OFF

SOUND INDICATOR

You can adjust volume or turn OFF the Sound Indicator. 100% (Default) 70% OFF

MANUAL POWER OFF

The HERO3+ can be conﬁgured to automatically power OFF aer a speciﬁc period of inactivity (when no Videos or Photos are being taken and no buttons have been pressed). MANUAL (Default) 60

sec

120sec 300sec

SET UP

MONTH / DAY / YEAR / TIME

Set the HERO3+ clock to ensure Video and Photo ﬁles are saved with the correct date and time.

To chang e Month/Day/Year/Time:

1. Verify the camera is in Settings mode. If the Settings icon

is not showing, press the Power/Mode Button repeatedly until

LCD screen it appears.

2. Press the Shutter/Select Button

3. Use the Power/Mode Button the Set Up menu

4. Press the Shutter/Select Button

5. Use the Power/Mode Button

6. Press the Shutter/Select Button Month (MM) will be highlighted.

7. Press the Shutter/Select Button

8. Use the Power/Mode Button is highlighted.

9. Press the Shutter/Select Button

10. To advance to the next option, press the Shutter/Select Button

11. Repeat steps 7, 8 and 9 to make selections for day (DD), year (YY),

hour (HH) and minutes (MM).

12. To exit, hold down the Shutter/Select Button

through to

NOTE: If the battery is removed from the camera for an extended period of time

Month/Day/Year/Time will need to be set again.

and press the Shutter/Select Button .

to enter the Settings menu .

to cycle through Settings to locate

to enter the Set Up menu.

to locate the Month/Day/Year/Time menu .

to enter Month/Day/Year/Time menu;

to access the list of months (1 to 12).

to cycle through list until desired selection

to select.

on your camera’s

for two seconds or cycle

SET UP

EXIT

From the EXIT screen, press the Shutter/Select Button Set Up menu.

If at anytime you wish to exit from the SET UP menu,

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press and hold the Shutter/Select Button

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two seconds.

to exit the

for

WI-FI + WI-F I REMOTE

WIRELESS CONTROLS

The built-in Wi-Fi allows your HERO3+ camera to connect to the Wi-Fi Remote (optional accessory, sold separately) 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

ON, the Wi-Fi mode will be set to the most recently used mode.

WI-FI REMOTE (SOLD SEPARATELY)

Use the Wi-Fi Remote (sold separately) to control up to 50* cameras remotely from distances of up to 600’/180m. The Wi-Fi Remote is wearable and waterproof to 10’/3m. For instructions on pairing and connecting the Wi-Fi Remote to the camera, please see the Wi-Fi Remote User Manual included with the remote.

*Actual results may vary depending on presence of wireless interference.

to turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF. When turning Wi-Fi

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

3. Press the Wi-Fi On/Oﬀ Button Shutter/Select Button

4. Use the Power/Mode Button press the Shutter/Select Button

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.*

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See what your HERO3+ sees by viewing it on your smartphone or tablet’s screen.

TIP:

*For device compatibility, please see gopro.com.

to power camera ON.

twice, then press the

to enter Wi-Fi menu .

to cycle through options,

to select GoPro App.

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.

Use care when handling memory cards. Avoid liquids, dust and debris. As a precaution, turn oﬀ the camera before inserting or

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removing the card. Check manufacturer guidelines regarding

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use in acceptable temperature ranges.

1. Place ﬁngernail against edge of memory card and lightly press further into camera.

2. Card will spring out far enough to be removed.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The HERO3+ camera is compatible with Microso® XP (Service Pack 2) or later and Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later.

WINDOWS MAC

Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) or Vista

3.2GHz Pentium 4 or faster 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo or faster

DirectX 9.0c or later

Minimum 1GB of system RAM Minimum 1GB of system RAM

Video card with minimum 256MB of RAM

Want to see your Video and Photos on the big screen? Connect your HERO3+ directly to your TV/HDTV using a

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Micro HDMI Cable, Composite Cable or Combo Cable

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(optional accessories, sold separately).

Mac OS® X 10.4.11 or later

Video card with minimum 128MB of RAM

TRANSFERRING FILES

TO TRANSF ER 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

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

3. Icon will appear on desktop. Double click the icon to access ﬁles.

4. Copy ﬁles to computer or external hard drive.

to turn ON the camera.

PL AYBA CK

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 Playback

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

through thumbnails. Press the Shutter/Select Button

6. Use 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 the Shutter/Select Button

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 View and press the Shutter/Select Button

. Press the Shutter/Select Button .

and to navigate backward and forward to see more

to navigate.

to cycle to

to cycle

to view.

and

to select

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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.

BAT TER 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.

*Based on GoPro engineering testing. Actual performance may vary based on settings, environmental conditions, wireless connectivity and other factors. Maximum battery capacity will normally decrease with time and use.

BAT TER Y

CHARGING THE BATTERY

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 a slower rate.

You can also charge the battery outside the camera using the Dual Battery Charger (optional accessory, sold separately).

No damage will occur to the camera or the battery if used prior to full charge. Spare batteries and additional charging accessories are available at: gopro.com.

BAT TER Y

USING THE CAMERA WHILE CHARGING

You can capture Video and Photos while charging the camera’s battery. Simply plug the camera into a computer, any USB charging devices, or for best results, the GoPro Auto or Wall Chargers using the included USB Cable. 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.

To 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 le.

2. Allow the door to pop out. Grasp the battery pull-tab and remove from the camera.

IMPORTANT WARNING MES SAGE S

MICROSD CARD MESSAGES

NO SD

SD FULL Card is full. Delete ﬁles or swap card.

SD ERROR Camera unable to access card.

No card present. The camera requires a microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC card to record Video or take Photos.

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.

CAMERA HOUSING

Slim housing remove camera

Slim housing insert camera

Slim housing closed Swapping housing doors

Quick Release Buckle + Thumb Screw + Slim housing = Complete Unit

Slim housing insert camera

ASSEMBLING THE CAMERA HOUSING

To remove camera from housing:

1. Li front of latch up to disengage from camera housing.

2. Pivot latch backward and pull up to release backdoor.

3. Pull open housing backdoor and remove camera.

To secure camera in housing:

1. Open housing and drop camera into position.

2. Close housing backdoor.

3. Pivot hinged arm backwards and hook lip of latch into grooved top of housing backdoor.

4. Push latch down to snap into place.

CAMERA HOUSING

Your HERO3+ camera housing comes with two types of backdoors— Skeleton (non-waterproof) and Standard (waterproof).

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.

Apply Rain-X or a similar anti-beading solution to the camera housing lens to prevent water spots from forming when using your

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camera in rain or water. When Rain-X is not available, periodically

TIP:

licking your lens is a good backup solution. Trust us, it works.

The Standard Backdoor makes the housing waterproof to 131’/40m. Use this door when you need to protect the camera from water and other environmental hazards.

CAMERA HOUSING

SWAPPING HOUSING DOORS

You can switch the Backdoor of your HERO3+ camera to suit your activity and shooting conditions.

To 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.

CAMERA HOUSING

PREVENTING WATER DAMAGE TO YOUR CAMERA

The rubber seal that lines the camera housing forms a waterproof barrier that protects your

Keep the camera housing’s rubber seal clean—a single hair or grain of sand can cause a leak and damage your camera.

Aer every use in salt water, rinse the outside of the camera 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 camera housing.

WARNING: Failure to follow these steps each time you use your result in leaks that may damage or destroy your camera. Your warranty does not cover water damage resulting from user error.

HERO3+

in wet and underwater conditions.

HERO3+

can

USING THE MOUNTS

ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA TO MOUNTS

To attach your Buckle, thumb screw or hardware depending on the mount you are using. For more information on mounts, visit: gopro.com/support.

HERO3+

camera to a mount, you will need a Quick Release

Quick Release

Buckle

Thumb Screw Housing Complete Unit

USING CURVED + FLAT ADHESIVE MOUNTS

The Curved + Flat Adhesive Mounts make it easy to attach the camera to curved and ﬂat surfaces of helmets, vehicles and gear. Using the Quick Release Buckle, the assembled camera housing can be clicked on and oﬀ the secured Curved or Flat Adhesive Mounts.

Flat Adhesive Mount Curved Adhesive Mount

USING THE MOUNTS

ATTACHING ADHESIVE MOUNTS

Apply to clean surface only. Wax, oil, dirt or other debris will

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reduce adhesion, which can result in a weak bond and risk of

TIPS:

losing camera should connection fail.

Attach mount in room temperature conditions. Mount’s adhesive will not bond properly if applied in cold or damp environments to cold or damp surfaces, or if the surface is not room temperature.

Adhesive mounts should only be mounted to smooth surfaces; porous or textured surfaces will not enable a proper bond. When applying mount, ﬁrmly press into place and ensure full contact over entire surface.

For best results, attach the mount 24 hours prior to use.

▶See: gopro.com/support for more information on mounts.

Locking Plug

Using the HERO3+ in high impact sports such as surﬁng or skiing where signiﬁcant impact may occur? Use the special Locking Plug which securely locks the Quick Release Buckle ﬁngers into place, helping prevent accidental housing release from the mount. The circular ring ﬁts over the thumbscrew and acts as a leash to prevent dropping or losing the locking plug.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

GoPro is dedicated to providing the best possible service.

To reach GoPro Customer Support, visit gopro.com/support.

GoPro HERO 3+ Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual