User's Manual

1. Insert a microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC card into the card slot. The
narrowest part of card should enter slot first. (Class 4 or higher rated
recommended)
2. Place battery into camera.
3. Charge the battery. The included lithium-ion battery comes partially
charged. Connect included USB cable into camera; connect other end of cable
to power source such as computer, GoPro wall or auto charger. While
charging, the red Indicator Lights will be solid; when fully charged the red
Indicator Lights will turn off. No damage will occur to camera or battery if
used together prior to a full charge.
> See STORAGE/MEMORY CARDS for more information.
> See BATTERY LIFE for more information.
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 SETTINGS MENU to make changes.
POWERING ON AND OFF
To power ON:
Press and release [mode]. The red LED Indicator Lights will flash three times and
the Sound Indicator will emit three beeps.
To power OFF:
Press [mode] for two seconds, then release. The red LED Indicator Lights will flash
several times and the Sound Indicator will emit seven beeps.
Pro Tip: Need one-touch ON operation that starts video record immediately? Set
camera to One Button mode.
USING YOUR HERO3: MODES