GoPro HERO3PLUS Black User Manual

USER 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 19

Capture Settings 30

Set Up 42

Wi-Fi + Wi-Fi Remote 50

Connecting to GoPro App 53

Storage/microSD™ Cards 54

System Requirements 55

Transferring Files 56

Playback 57

Battery 58

Important Warning Messages 61

Camera Housing 62

Using the Mounts 66

Handling the Wi-Fi Remote 68

Customer Support 69

Regulatory Information 69

WEAR IT. MOUNT IT. LOVE IT.

FEATURED ACCESSORIES

Wrist Housing

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LCD Touch BacPac

Battery BacPac

Wi-Fi Remote

The Frame

™

™

More HERO3+ accessories available at gopro.com

Standard Housing

Rechargeable Battery

Dual Battery Charger

Protective Lens + Covers

MOUNTS + ACCESSORIES

SEE MORE AT GOPRO.COM

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

Auto Charger

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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

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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

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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.

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CAMERA MENU FLOW CHART

MODES

CAMERA SETTINGS

CAPTURE SETTINGS WI-FI

PROTUNE SETTINGS

SET UP

* Playback only appears if camera is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac™

(sold separately).

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Slim housing remove camera

Slim housing insert camera

Slim housing closed Swapping housing doors

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

CAMERA SOFTWARE UPDATES

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.

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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,
Wall Charger or 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.
▶See PROTUNE for more information.

CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS

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

Video 1080p SuperView 30fps, Auto Low Light ON

Photo 12MP, Ultra Wide FOV

Burst Photo 30 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.

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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” camer a that
automatically starts recording PHOTOS or VIDEOS on ce 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.

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. The red Camera Status Lights flash

. The red Camera Status Lights

USING YOUR HERO3+: CAMERA MODES

OVERVIEW

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

Power/Mode Button

. The modes will appear in the following order:

VIDEO

PHOTO

BURST PHOTO

TIME LAPSE

Record Video

Capt ure a singl e Photo

Capt ure up to 30 Photos in on e second

Capt ure a seri es of

Photos

at timed intervals

the

SETTINGS

PL AYBAC K

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Use BURST PHOTO to capture fast-moving subjects.

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Adjus t camer a Settings

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).

▶See PLAYBACK for more information.

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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.

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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 settings

and other PHOTO features.

. The camera beeps two times

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USING YOUR HERO3+: CAMERA MODES

BURST PHOTO

In Burst Photo mode your camera takes multiple photos in short time intervals—
3 photos /1 second, 5 photos /1 second, 10 photos /1 second, 10 photos /2
seconds, 30 photos /1 second, 30 photos /2 seconds or 30 photos /3 seconds.

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

Burst Photo

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

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

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series:

Sometimes 30 photos /1 second is too fast.
Try a slower BURST PHOTO setting to better match the action.

. 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

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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.

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.

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appears

CAMERA SETTINGS

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.

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CAMERA SETTINGS

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

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cycle through to
select it.

Make sure Auto Low Light mode is turned ON (default)
when shooting in low-light environments or if quickly
transitioning in and out of low-light conditions. The camera
will automatically adjust fps to achieve the optimal exposure
and best results. Available in select video modes only.

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 SETTINGS

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

Video
Resolution

4K /
4K 17:9

2.7K /

2.7K 17:9

144 0p 48

1080p 60

1080p SuperView* 60

960p 100

720p 120

720p SuperView* 100

WVGA 240 240 No Ultra Wide 848x480, 16:9

* SuperView delivers the world’s most immersive field of view.

** 720p120 and 720p100 only support Ultra Wide and Narrow FOV.

NOTE: Protune mode is only possible in select Video resolutions.

NTSC

PAL

fps

15 1212.5 12Yes Ultra Wide 3840x2160, 16:9

30 2425 24Yes Ultra Wide

30
24

48
30
24

48
30
24

60
48

60

60
48

Protune Field of View

fps

48
25
24

50
48
25
24

50
48
25
24

100
50
48

100

50

100
50
48

(FOV)

Medium

Yes Ultra Wide 1920x1440, 4:3

Yes Ultra Wide

Medium
Narrow

Yes Ultra Wide 1920x1080, 16:9

Yes

Ultra Wide
Yes
No

Yes

Ultra Wide

Medium**
Yes

Narrow

Yes

Ultra Wide 1280x720,16:9
Yes
No

Screen
Resolution

4096x2160, 17:9

2704x1524, 16:9
2704x1440, 17:9

1920x1080, 16:9

1280x960, 4:3

1280x720,16:9

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CAMERA SETTINGS

Video
Resolution

4K /
4K 17:9

2.7K /

2.7K 17:9

144 0p Recommended for body-mounted shots as larger viewing area and high frame

1080p

1080p

960p Use for body-mounted shots and when slow motion is desired.

720p

720p SuperView

WVGA Good when super slow motion is desired and standard definition is acceptable.

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Best Use

Stunning high-resolution video with professional low-light performance.
Pull 8MP stills from video. Recommended for tripod or fixed position shots.

16:9 / 17:9 resolution video downscales to provide stunning, cinema-quality results
for professional productions. Recommended for tripod or fixed position shots.

rate yield the smoothest, most immersive results for high-action capture.

1080p60 is great for all shots as high resolution and frame rate yield
stunning results. Tripod or fixed mounting for 1080p48 and 30 fps and
1080p24 is ideal for television and film productions.

SuperView

Recommended for body- or gear-mounted shots. More vertical 4:3 content is
automatically stretched to full-screen 16:9 for greater viewing enjoyment.

Provides large viewing area and smooth results for high action capture.

Good for handheld shots and when slow motion is desired.

Good for body- or gear-mounted shots. More vertical 4:3 content is

automatically stretched to full-screen 16:9 for greater viewing enjoyment.

CAMERA SETTINGS

The HERO3+ can capture photos at 12MP, 7MP and 5MP resolutions.
Any change to photo resolution also affects photos captured in Photo,

Photo Burst and Time Lapse modes.

Photo
Resolution

12MP Ultra Wide (Default)

7MP Ultra Wide, Medium

5MP Medium

Continuous Photo mode allows you to capture a series of Photos continuously
while holding down the

3 photos every 1 second

5 photos every 1 second

10 photos every 1 second

NOTE: Your camera will remain in Continuous Photo mode

PHOTO RESOLUTION MODES

Field of View (FOV)

CONTINUOUS PHOTO

Shutter/Select Button

until you return it to single Photo capture mode.

button.

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CAMERA SETTINGS

BURST PHOTO 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

10 photos in 2 seconds

30 photos in 1 second

30 photos in 2 seconds

30 photos in 3 seconds

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

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(Default)

TIME LAPSE

Shutter/Select

CAMERA SETTINGS

CAPTURE SETTINGS MENU

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

Camera Orientation

Spot Meter

Simultaneous Video and Photo

Looping Video

Protune

White Balance*

Color*

ISO Limit*

Sharpness*

Exposure*

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

* White Balance, Color, ISO Limit, Sharpness and Exposure are only available

while shooting in Protune.

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CAMERA SETTINGS

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.

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CAMERA SETTINGS

WIRELESS CONTROLS

The camera’s built-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect to the Wi-Fi Remote 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 and GoPro App

at the same time.

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

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CAMERA SETTINGS

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 th e Shutter/Select Button

through to

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is not showing, press the Power/Mode Button

to enter Settings menu .

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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

.

EXIT

From the

Settings menu.

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CAMERA SETTINGS

screen, press the Shutter/Select Button to exit the

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

for two seconds.

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CAPTURE SETTINGS

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.

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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)

ON

appears in the LCD window.

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CAPTURE SETTINGS

SIMULTANEOUS VIDEO AND PHOTO

Simultaneous Video and Photo mode, allows you to simultaneously capture
both Videos and Photos. You can set the camera to take a Photo every 5
seconds, 10 seconds, 30 seconds or 60 seconds while you record Video.
To set your camera to Picture In Video mode, verify that a supported Video
resolution is selected and that Protune is turned OFF.

OFF

5 seconds

10 seconds

30 seconds

60 seconds

NOTE: You can capture

resolution settings: 1080p24 fps, 1080p30/25 fps, 720p60/50 fps or
1440p24 fps.

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Simultaneous Video and Photo

in one of the following

CAPTURE SETTINGS

Simultaneous Video and Photo (continued):

Your resulting Photo size is determined by the Video dimensions you select.

Video Mode FOV Photo MP

1440p24 fps Wide 12MP

Wide 8MP

1080p30/25 fps

1080p24 fps

720p60/50 fps

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While capturing Video you can manually take a Photo at any
time by simply pressing

Medium 5MP

Narrow 2MP

Wide 8MP

Medium 5MP

Narrow 2MP

Wide 8MP

Medium 5MP

Narrow 2MP

the Power/Mode Button

.

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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 is not available if Protune mode is turned ON.

Looping Video options include:

OFF (Default)

Max video

5 min video

20 min video

60 min video

120 min video

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NOTE: Looping Video is disabled in Protune mode.

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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 it.

CAPTURE SETTINGS

PROTUNE

Protune is a video mode that unlocks the camera’s full potential, yielding
stunning image quality and cinema-caliber video optimized for professional
productions. Protune gives content creators more flexibility and workflow
efficiency than ever before.

PROTUNE KEY BENEFITS:

High-Quality Image Capture
Protune’s high data rate captures images with less compression, giving content

creators higher quality for professional productions.

Advanced Control
Protune enables manual control of White Balance, Color, ISO Limit,
Sharpness and Exposure for advanced control and customization of your
video footage.

Film/TV Rate Standard
While shooting in Protune, you have the option of recording video in cinema­quality 24 fps to easily intercut GoPro content with other source media
without the need to perform fps conversion.

Turning Protune ON affects several settings and features, such as Video
Resolution, fps, FOV and Simultaneous Video and Photo.

OFF (Default)

ON

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CAPTURE SETTINGS

PROTUNE RESOLUTIONS:
Protune is available in the following resolutions:

Resolution fps

4K / 4K 17:9 15, 12.5,12

2.7K / 2.7K 17:9 30, 25, 24

1440p 48, 30, 25, 24

1080p 60, 50, 48, 30, 25, 24

1080p SuperView 60, 50, 48, 30, 25, 24

960p 100, 60, 50

720p 120, 100, 60, 50

720p SuperView 100, 60, 50

COMPATIBILITY: Protune is compatible with professional color correction
tools, GoPro Studio and other video editing soware.

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CAPTURE SETTINGS

PROTUNE SETTINGS

Protune enables advanced control of White Balance, Color, ISO Limit,
Sharpness and Exposure.

Making adjustments to your Protune settings will not affect

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your non-Protune video modes. You can reset your Protune
settings to their default states by selecting RESET in the

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CAPTURE SETTINGS

WHITE BALANCE

White Balance adjusts the overall color tone of videos. You can make
adjustments to White Balance when shooting in Protune mode.

White Balance Setting Recommended Lighting Conditions

Auto (Default)

3000K Warm light (incandescent or sunrise/

5500K Slightly cool light (cool flourescent or

6500K Cool light (overcast conditions)

Cam RAW Industry standardized optimized color

Cam RAW mode yields a minimally processed data file

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direct from the image sensor that allows for more precise
adjustments to be made in post-production. Recording in Cam

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RAW takes full advantage of the image sensor’s capabilities.

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sunset lighting)

average daylight)

CAPTURE SETTINGS

COLOR

Color allows you to adjust the color profile of your video footage. There are
two Color options: GoPro Color (default) and Flat. GoPro Color delivers
the same great color you capture when Protune is turned OFF. Flat results
in a neutral color profile that can be color-corrected to better match footage
captured with other equipment, offering more flexibility in post-production.
Due to its log curve, Flat captures more details in shadows and highlights.

Color Setting Resulting Color Profile

GoPro Color (Default) GoPro color-corrected profile

Flat Flat, neutral color profile

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CAPTURE SETTINGS

ISO LIMIT

ISO Limit adjusts the camera’s sensitivity in low-light environments, and
creates a balance between brightness and resulting image noise. A higher
ISO Limit will result in brighter footage, but you may experience more noise.
A lower ISO Limit will result in darker footage, but will deliver reduced noise.

ISO Limit Setting Resulting Video Quality

6400 (Default) Brighter video in low light, increased image noise

1600 Moderately bright video in low light, moderate

400 Darker video in low light, reduced image noise

SHARPNESS

Sharpness controls the sharpness of your video footage. There are three
Sharpness options: Low, Medium and High.

Sharpness Setting Resulting Video Quality

High (Default) Ultra-sharp video

Medium Moderately sharp video

Low Soer video that allows for more flexibility in

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image noise

post-production

CAPTURE SETTINGS

EXPOSURE

Exposure compensation affects the brightness of your video. Adjusting
Exposure can improve image quality when shooting in environments with

contrasting lighting conditions.

Exposure Settings

+2.0 +1.5 +1.0 +0.5 0 (Default) -0.5 -1.0 -1.5 -2.0

Exposure compensation adjusts brightness within the
existing ISO Limit. If brightness has already reached the ISO

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Limit in a low-light environment, increasing your Exposure

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compensation will not have any effect.

EXIT

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

If at any time you wish to exit from the CAPTURE SETTINGS

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menu, press and hold the Shutter/Select Button

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seconds.

to exit the

for two

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SET UP

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

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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.

on your

for two seconds or cycle

SET UP

DEFAULT MODE AT POWER UP

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

VIDEO (default)

PHOTO

BURST PHOTO

TIME LAPSE

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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)

ON

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 the 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
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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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TIP:

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

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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.

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)

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

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SET UP

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

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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.

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.

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 it.

on your camera’s

.

for two seconds or cycle

EXIT

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

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

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press and hold the Shutter/Select Button

TIP:

two seconds.

SET UP

to exit the

for

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WIFI + WIFI REMOTE

WIRELESS CONTROLS

The built-in Wi-Fi allows your HERO3+ camera to connect to the Wi-Fi Remote
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.

PAIRING YOUR HERO3+ WITH THE WI-FI REMOTE

Before using the Wi-Fi Remote for the first time, you must pair it with your camera.

On the camera:

1. Ensure both camera and remote are powered OFF.

2. Press the Power/Mode Button to power ON your HERO3+.

3. Press the Wi-Fi On/Off Button

4. Press the Wi-Fi On/Off Button

5. Press the Shutter/Select Button

6. Use the Power/Mode Button
Shutter/Select Button

7. Use the Power/Mode Button
Shutter/Select Button

8. You will see

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

to turn ON the Wi-Fi,

again to access the Wi-Fi menu .

to enter the Wi-Fi menu .

to cycle to Wi-Fi RC, then press the

to select it.

to cycle to NEW, then press the

to select it.

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WIFI + WIFI REMOTE

WIRELESS CONTROLS CONTINUED

On the Wi-Fi Remote:

1. While holding down the Shutter/Select Button
Power/Mode Button

2. When you see
Shutter/Select Button

3.

will appear on both screens once the devices have paired.

4. The remote will now ask if you want to CONNECT ANOTHER? camera.

a. If you want to connect additional cameras at this time, press the

Shutter/Select Button
process from the beginning.

b. If no, press the Power/Mode Button

the Shutter/Select Button

The remote’s LCD screen will mirror the camera’s LCD screen. You can now
use the remote to control your camera.

once to power the remote ON into pairing mode.

on the remote’s screen, you can release the

.

to select YES, then repeat the pairing

to select it.

, press and release the

to cycle to NO, then press

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WIFI + WIFI REMOTE

USING YOUR HERO3+ WITH THE WI-FI REMOTE

Once you have paired your camera with the Wi-Fi Remote, follow these steps
the next time you want to use the remote to control your camera. You only need
to pair the camera and remote once.

On the camera:

1. First, ensure both camera and remote are powered OFF.

2. Press the Power/Mode Button

3. Press the Wi-Fi On/Off Button

4. Press the Wi-Fi On/Off Button

5. Press the Shutter/Select Button

6. Use the Power/Mode Button
Shutter/Select Button

7. Press the Shutter/Select Button

8. You will see

On the remote:

1. Press the Power/Mode Button

2. You will see

3.

will appear once camera and remote are connected.

The remote’s LCD screen will mirror the camera’s LCD screen.
You can now use the remote to control your camera.

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.

on the remote’s screen.

to power ON your HERO3+.

to turn ON the Wi-Fi.

again to access the Wi-Fi menu .

to enter the Wi-Fi menu .

to cycle to Wi-Fi RC, then press the

to select it.

to select CURRENT.

to power ON the remote.

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.

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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

TIP:

use in acceptable temperature ranges.

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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

Minimum system requirements for best playback on Mac® and Windows® PCs:

• Mac OS® X 10.5 and later/ Microso Windows ® Vista, 7 and later

• 2nd generation Intel® Core™-based processor or AMD equivalent (3rd
generation Intel Core-i7 recommended)

• 2GB RAM (4GB or greater recommended)

• Graphics processor comparable to an Intel HD Graphics 3000, nVidia
GeForce 600 Series, AMD Radeon HD6000 Series or better

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).

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TRANSFERRING FILES

TO TRANSFER VIDEO AND PHOTO FILES 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.

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to turn ON the camera.

to turn ON the camera.

PL AYBACK

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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PL AYBACK

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 TERY

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.

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BAT TERY

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 Wall Charger or 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.

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.

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BAT TERY

USING THE CAMERA WHILE CHARGING

You can capture Video and Photos while charging the camera’s battery.
Simply plug the camera into a computer or any USB charging device using the
included USB Cable.

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.

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IMPORTANT WARNING MESSAGES

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.

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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.

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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.

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CAMERA HOUSING

SWAPPING BACKDOORS

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.

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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

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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 Curved Adhesive Mounts.

Flat Adhesive Mount Curved Adhesive Mount

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USING THE MOUNTS

ATTACHING ADHESIVE MOUNTS

Apply to clean surface only. Wax, oil, dirt or other debris
will reduce adhesion, which can result in a weak bond
and risk of 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,

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or if the surface is not room temperature.

TIPS:

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

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HANDLING THE WIFI REMOTE

CAUTION

Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in damage to the Wi-Fi Remote
or other property.

HANDLING

The Wi-Fi Remote contains sensitive components. Do not drop, disassemble, open, crush,
bend, deform, puncture, shred, microwave, incinerate, paint or insert foreign objects into either
product. Do not use the Wi-Fi Remote if it has been damaged—for example, if the product is
cracked, punctured or damaged by water.

KEEPING THE WI-FI REMOTE’S LCD CLEAN

Clean LCD screen immediately if it comes into contact with any contaminants that may cause
stains, such as ink, dyes, makeup, dirt, food, oils and lotions. To clean the LCD, use a so,
slightly damp, lint-free cloth. Avoid getting moisture in openings. Don’t use window cleaners,
household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol, ammonia or abrasives to clean LCD.

WATER RESISTANCE

Do not submerge the Wi-Fi Remote in more than 10 / 3m of water. Do not attempt to dry the
Wi-Fi Remote with an external heat source, such as a microwave oven or hair dryer. Damage to
the Wi-Fi Remote caused by excessive water pressure is not covered under warranty.

USING CONNECTORS AND PORTS

Never force a connector into a port. Check for obstructions on the port. If the connector and
port don’t join with reasonable ease, they probably don’t match. Make sure that the connector
matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port.

KEEPING THE WI-FI REMOTE WITHIN ACCEPTABLE TEMPERATURES

The Wi-Fi Remote is designed to be operated in temperatures between 0° C and 40° C and stored
in temperatures between 0° C and 70° C. Extreme temperatures may temporarily affect battery
life, or affect the functionality of the Wi-Fi Remote. Avoid dramatic changes in temperature or
humidity when using the Wi-Fi Remote as condensation may form on or within the product.
When you’re using the Wi-Fi Remote or charging the battery, it is normal for the product to get
warm. The exterior of the product functions as a cooling surface that transfers heat from inside
the unit to the cooler air outside.

USE WITH OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Users of digital transceivers (avalanche beacons) should consult with their user manuals
regarding use of GoPro cameras and other GPS or electronic devices when engaged in the
avalanche beacon search mode in order to limit potential interference.

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT

GoPro is dedicated to providing the best possible service.
To reach GoPro Customer Support, visit gopro.com/support.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

To see the complete list of country certifications, refer to the WARRANTY +
DISCLAIMERS document included with this product.

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