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5.

 

Select highlighted option by pressing 

[S].

  

6.

 

To exit 

Set Up

 sub-menu, use 

[mode]

 to cycle to 

[EXIT

], then

 

press 

[S]

 

** During 

DELETE

 all or last, the LED 

Indicator Lights

 will blink until formatting is 

complete. 

 

STORAGE/MICROSD CARDS 

The HERO3 camera is compatible with 

2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB

 and 

64GB

 

capacity 

microSD, microSDHC

 and 

microSDXC

 memory cards. All speed cards 

work in the camera. GoPro recommends higher rated cards (labeled as Class 4 or 

higher) when shooting HD video or 

Time Lapse

. GoPro recommends using name 

brand memory cards for maximum reliability in high vibration activities. 

 

To insert memory card: 

1.

 

Slide memory card into card slot with label facing front of camera. 

2.

 

The card will click into place when fully inserted. 

 

To remove memory card: 

1.

 

Place fingernail against edge of memory card and lightly press it further into 

the camera. 

2.

 

Card will spring out far enough to be removed. 

 

Note - Use care when handling memory cards. Avoid liquids, dust and debris. As a 

precaution, turn off camera before inserting or removing a card.  Check 
manufacturer guidelines regarding use in acceptable temperature ranges.  

 

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 

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

Windows requirements:

 

 

Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) or Vista 

 

3.2 GHz Pentium 4 or faster 

 

Direct X 9.0c or later 

 

At least 1GB of system RAM 

 

Video card with at least 256MB of RAM 

Mac Requirements:

 

 

Mac OS X v10.4.11 or later 

 

2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo or faster 

 

At least 1GB of system RAM 

 

Video card with at least 128MB of RAM 

Summary of Contents for CHDHE301

Page 1: ...CD Status Screen 4 Wi Fi Indicator Light Blue2 W graphic 5 HDMI Port cable not included 6 microSD Card Slot card not included 7 POWER MODE Button mode graphic 8 HERO Port 9 USB Port composite A C cable 3 5mm stereo mic adapter file transfer charge playback accessory connection 10 Battery Door 11 Sound Indicator located on camera bottom 12 Wi Fi ON OFF CAMERA UPDATES Process TBD Keep your camera up...

Page 2: ...nformation CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS The HERO3 camera has been configured to start with the following default settings TABLE icon Startup Mode Video 960p 30fps NTSC icon Photo Resolution 5 Megapixels MP icon Time Lapse Interval 0 5 second icon Burst Take up to 3 photos in 1 second icon Wi Fi Off icon Bluetooth Off OTHERS PRO TIP Want to customize how your camera captures photos and video See SETTING...

Page 3: ... and battery capacity To start recording Press and release S The camera will emit one beep and the red LED Indicator Lights will flash while recording To stop recording Press and release S The red LED Indicator Lights will flash three times and the camera will emit three beeps to indicate recording has stopped The HERO3 automatically stops recording when memory card is full or battery is out of po...

Page 4: ... number of photos stored on the memory card number of photos that can be taken before the card is full and battery capacity To take Burst mode photo series Press and release S The red LED Indicator Lights will flash and the camera will beep 10 times Pro Tip Tracking fast action subjects and want to improve your chance for nailing a sharp shot Set the camera to Burst and select the best from the se...

Page 5: ...ns 4 Use mode to cycle through the options 5 Press S to select a highlighted option 6 To exit after making a selection use mode to cycle to EXIT 7 Press S CONFIRM PRO TIP Want to return to camera default settings Press and hold S for two seconds VIDEO RESOLUTION MODES The HERO3 camera produces in the following video resolutions INSERT TABLE CHANGING VIDEO SETTINGS video icon Customize the HERO3 Re...

Page 6: ... and enter the sub menu with customization options 4 Use mode to cycle through the options 5 Press S to select a highlighted option 6 To exit after making a selection use mode to cycle to EXIT 7 Press S CAPTURE SETTINGS Upside Down Video Photo upside down icon Mounting the camera upside down but wish the files to appear upright when viewing or transferring TABLE icon Camera is right side up defaul...

Page 7: ...ously record and over write until S is pressed TABLE Off default Max Camera records until memory card is full then over writes with new video 5 min Camera records for 5 minutes then over writes and begins a new video 20 min Camera records for 20 minutes then over writes and begins a new video 60 min Camera records for 60 minutes then over writes and begins a new video 120 min Camera records for 12...

Page 8: ...through options 7 Select highlighted option by pressing S 8 To exit Set Up sub menu use mode to cycle to EXIT then press S Note When camera is in One Button Mode it will start taking video as soon as the camera is turned on To halt recording and keep camera ON press and hold S for two seconds To halt recording and turn camera OFF press and hold mode for two seconds TEST camera not functioning prop...

Page 9: ...f it is not showing press mode repeatedly until it appears 1 Press S to enter Settings menu 2 Use mode to cycle through the Settings menu to locate Set Up 3 Press S to enter Set Up sub menu 4 Use mode to cycle through the settings menu to locate Onscreen Display 5 Press S to enter Onscreen Display sub menu 6 Use mode to cycle through options ON or OFF 7 Select highlighted option by pressing S 8 To...

Page 10: ...not showing press mode repeatedly until it appears 1 Press S to enter Settings menu 2 Use mode to cycle through the Settings menu to locate Set Up 3 Press S to enter Set Up sub menu 4 Use mode to cycle through the settings menu to locate CAMERA SOUND 5 Press S to enter CAMERA SOUND sub menu 6 Use mode to cycle through options 7 Select highlighted option by pressing S 8 To exit the Set Up sub menu ...

Page 11: ...ter Set Up sub menu 4 Use mode to cycle through the settings to locate Date Time Month 5 Press S to enter Date Time Month sub menu the Month will be highlighted 6 Press S to access the list of months 1 to 12 7 Use mode to cycle through the list until the desired selection is highlighted 8 Press S to select highlighted selection the Date Time Month setting menu will again appear on the LCD again 9 ...

Page 12: ...he card will click into place when fully inserted To remove memory card 1 Place fingernail against edge of memory card and lightly press it further into the camera 2 Card will spring out far enough to be removed Note Use care when handling memory cards Avoid liquids dust and debris As a precaution turn off camera before inserting or removing a card Check manufacturer guidelines regarding use in ac...

Page 13: ...cognize the camera as an external hard drive Double click icon for external drive to access files 4 Copy move files to computer or external hard drive Import tip for Mac users When deleting files from memory card empty the trash before removing the memory card or unplugging the camera Failure to do so will result in all files being erased from the memory card VIEW VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON TV HDTV play...

Page 14: ...own include PAUSE REWIND FAST FORWARD SLOW ICON NAME and RETURN TO THUMBNAILS To REWIND or FAST FORWARD highlight the icon with mode then press and hold S Release S when you want to return to regular playback To play video in slow motion highlight ICON NAME and press S While the video is paused you can use mode to cycle throughthe icons for the NEXT file on the microSD card the PREVIOUS file SLOW ...

Page 15: ...ideshow move to the NEXT or PREVIOUS files on the microSD card FAST FORWARD or REWIND during video playback and EXIT Auto Play to return to thumbnails NOTE For camera to work properly with TV ensure camera is set to the correct video setting NTSC North America or PAL outside North America A memory card with recorded information must be inserted into the HERO3 camera If no video or photo files are ...

Page 16: ... battery enclosure area provides a very snug fit in order to maximize battery connection and reliability when camera is used in high vibration activities To remove battery 1 Remove battery door by placing thumb on indentation in camera and sliding the switch to the left toward HERO Port on back of camera 2 Grab the pull tab on the battery and remove from camera IMPORTANT WARNING MESSAGES Camera Op...

Page 17: ...leton and waterproof Skeleton Backdoor The skeleton backdoor non waterproof provides better audio quality by allowing sound to reach the camera s microphone It also reduces wind noise at speeds up to 100mph when mounted on helmets motorcycles bike and other fast moving vehicles NOTE FROM PAUL SHANIF Not correct With open back door wind noise will likely still be just as loud Need to confirm Use th...

Page 18: ...e HERO3 camera attachment buckle proper mount and thumb screw are all it takes USING CURVED OR FLAT ADHESIVE MOUNTS Attaching the camera to a helmet surfboard vehicle or other just about anything is fast and easy The attachment buckle permits the camera to be clicked ON OFF a secured adhesive mounts in an instant LOCKING PLUG Using the camera in high impact sports such as surfing or skiing where s...

Page 19: ...nd ensure full contact over entire surface Drying time For best results attach the mount a minimum of 24 hours prior to use For more information on mounts visit gopro com support FCC STATEMENT GOPRO to update WARRANTY GOPRO to update CUSTOMER SUPPORT GoPro is dedicated to providing the best possible service To reach the GoPro Customer Support Team visit gopro com support ...

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