User's Manual

USING YOUR HERO3: CAMERA MODES
OVERVIEW
The HERO3 features several camera operation modes. Most modes may be changed
in the Settings menu.
Video Record video
Photo Capture single photo
Photo Burst Capture up to 10 photos in 1 second
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Time Lapse Capture 1 photo every 0.5 seconds
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Settings Change camera settings
Playback
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View photos and videos on LCD Touch, TV/HDTV (via
micro-HDMI cable)
> See ENTERING SETTINGS MENU for more information.
RECORDING VIDEO [video icon]
Verify camera is in Video mode. If it is not showing, press [mode] repeatedly until it
appears. The default video setting is 960p-30fps (NTSC).
The LCD screen displays [video icon], FOV, video resolution setting, fps, number of
videos stored on the memory card, balance of time remaining on card before full,
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.
The HERO3 automatically stops recording when memory card is full or battery is
out of power. Video is saved before the camera powers off.
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Settings include: take 3 photos in 1 second, 5 photos in 1 second, 10 photos in 1 second, 10 photos in 2 seconds
4 Settings include: take 1 photo every .5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 or 60 seconds
5 Playback icon displayed only when GoPro LCD BacPac or other viewing device is connected