User's Manual
See AUTO PLAY for information about using the Auto Play “slideshow” mode. 
PLAYBACK OF BURST AND TIME LAPSE FILES 
After selecting a Burst or Time Lapse file thumbnail with [S], the first image in the 
sequence to display with VIEW highlighted. Press [S] to view the first photo in the 
series and access the individual playback controls, NEXT or PREVIOUS to move to 
other files on your microSD card, or THUMBNAILS to return to the thumbnail menu. 
On the individual playback screen, you can select PLAY to view each photo in the 
series, NEXT or PREVIOUS to access other photos in the series, or BACK to return to 
the previous screen. 
CONFIRM Auto Play 
Auto Play plays back photo and video files in a continuous slideshow. 
From thumbnails playback screen: 
  Select OPTION menu 
  Select Auto Play 
  Select ALL, PHOTOS or VIDEOS. The option PHOTOS includes photos taken in 
Photo, Burst and Time Lapse modes. 
During Auto Play, XXXXthe slide show may be PLAY/PAUSE the slideshow, 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 present on the card, the message No Video, No Photo or No 
Files will appear. 
BATTERY LIFE 
A fully charged HERO3 battery provides approximately two (2) hours of video 
recording time at 720p-60. If using the HERO3 with LCD BacPac in use, the battery 
provides approximately XX hours of video recording time at 720p-60. The LCD 
displays the battery meter in every camera mode. The battery meter will blink when 
the battery drops below 10% charge. 
Spare batteries and additional accessories are available at gopro.com and from 
authorized GoPro resellers. 
CHARGING BATTERY 
The battery icon as displayed in the LCD will blink when the battery drops below 
20%. If recording is occurring when the battery reaches 0%, the camera will save 
the file and turn OFF. 










