GoPro Hero3plus Black Edition User manual

QUICK START GUIDE

Download the User Manual at

gopro.com/support

Congratulations on your new HERO3+ Silver camera. This Quick Start

Guide will show you the basics of capturing life’s most incredible

moments with your GoPro.

To learn more, download the User Manual at gopro.com/support.

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/ Hello

When using your GoPro camera as part of your active lifestyle, always be

aware of your surroundings to avoid injury to yourself and others, and to

prevent damage to your camera.

Before using your GoPro camera, please read carefully all

the safety precautions in the Important Product + Safety

Information Guide included with your camera.

/ The Basics

/ Getting Started

STEP 1

Remove the camera from

the housing.

STEP 2

Remove the camera side door and

insert a microSD card.

(Class 10 or UHS-1 required, sold separately.)

STEP 3

Remove the camera back door and

insert the battery.

STEP 4

Charge the battery using the

included USB cable.

POWERING CAMERA ON AND OFF

To Power On:

Press the Power/Mode button [ ].

To Power Oﬀ:

Press and hold the Power/Mode

button [ ] for two seconds.

Shutter/Select Button [ ]

Camera Status Light (red)

Camera Status Screen

Power/Mode Button [ ]

Wireless On/Oﬀ Button [ ]

Wireless Status Light (blue)

Camera Status Light (red)

*Playback only appears when camera is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac (sold separately).

/ Selecting Camera Modes / Capturing Video and Photos

Select your camera mode, then press the Shutter/Select button [ ] to

start/stop recording or take a photo.

Turn the camera on and repeatedly press the Power/Mode button [ ]

to cycle through the camera modes.

VIDEO

Record video.

PHOTO

Capture a single photo.

TIME LAPSE

Shoot a series of photos

at set time intervals.

SETTINGS

Adjust camera settings.

P L AYB ACK*

Play back content

on a TV or LCD Touch

BacPac™.

BURST

Capture photo bursts.

/ Adjusting Camera Settings

1. Press the Power/Mode button [ ] to cycle to the Settings mode [ ].

2. Press the Shutter/Select button [ ] to enter the Settings menu.

3. Press the Power/Mode button [ ] to cycle through the options.

4. Press the Shutter/Select button [ ] to select the desired option.

To learn more about settings, download the User Manual at

gopro.com/support.

/ Mounting Your Camera

FLAT SURFACE MOUNTING

CURVED SURFACE MOUNTING

Mount your GoPro to helmets, gear and more with the included Curved +

Flat Adhesive Mounts and hardware.

APPLYING + REMOVING ADHESIVE MOUNTS

Apply adhesive mounts to clean, smooth surfaces at room temperature

only, at least 24 hours before use. To remove, heat with a hair dryer then

peel oﬀ mount.

SET UP

CAMERA SETTINGS

CAPTURE SETTINGS WIRELESS

MAIN CAMERA MODES

SIDE MOUNTING

VERTICAL MOUNTING

To learn more about mounting your camera, visit gopro.com/support.

/ Mounting Your Camera / Housing Backdoors

Your HERO3+ Silver camera comes with two backdoors, each designed for

diﬀerent uses and environments.

STANDARD BACKDOOR

Provides waterproof protection to 131’ (40m).

Use when shooting under water or in wet, damp

or dirty conditions.

SKELETON BACKDOOR

Not waterproof—use in dry, dirt-free environments

only. Enables enhanced audio capture during

low-speed activities.

/ Playing Back Videos and Photos

There are several ways to play back your videos and view your photos.

LCD TOUCH BACPAC™

This removable LCD touch screen

seamlessly attaches to the back

of your GoPro, delivering quick

playback of videos and photos

(sold separately).

See your content on the big screen.

Connect your camera to your TV

with a micro HDMI, composite or

combo cable (sold separately).

/ Swapping Backdoors

STEP 1

Open the housing so the backdoor

hangs downward.

STEP 2

Pull down on the backdoor until it

snaps free from the hinge.

STEP 3

Align the new backdoor with

the hinge.

STEP 4

Push up on the backdoor until it

clicks into place.

COMPUTER

Connect the camera to your

computer with the included USB

cable to transfer content for playback.

For help accessing your GoPro

content, download the latest GoPro

soware at gopro.com/getstarted.

SMARTPHONE + TABLET

Use the GoPro App to play back

content on your smartphone

or tablet. For more info, see

GoPro App.

/ Sharing Videos and Photos

There are a few ways to share your videos and photos.

COMPUTER

Connect the camera to your

computer with the included USB

cable to import content for sharing.

/ GoPro App

SMARTPHONE + TABLET

Use the GoPro App to share your

videos and photos by text, email or

on your social networks. For more

info, see GoPro App.

CONTROL. VIEW. SHARE.

The GoPro App lets you control your camera remotely using a smartphone

or tablet. See what your camera sees with live preview. View photos and

play back videos, then share your favorites via email, text, Facebook,

Twitter and more.

TO CONNECT TO THE GOPRO APP

1. Download the GoPro App and open it

on your smartphone or tablet.

2. Press the Power/Mode button [ ]

to power on the camera.

3. Press the Wireless On/Oﬀ button

[ ] twice, then press the Shutter/

Select button [ ] to enter the

Wireless menu.

4. Press the Power/Mode button [ ]

to cycle to GoPro App, then press the

Shutter/Select button [ ] to select it.

5. Follow the app’s on-screen

instructions to connect to your camera.

To learn more about the GoPro App, visit

gopro.com/getstarted.

/ Help and Resources

DOWNLOAD THE USER MANUAL

To learn more about your HERO3+ Silver camera, download the User

Manual at gopro.com/support.

CAMERA SOFTWARE UPDATES

To get the latest features and best performance from your GoPro,

make sure you’re using the most current camera soware. You can

update your camera soware via the GoPro App, GoPro soware or

at gopro.com/getstarted.

TUTORIAL VIDEOS

Watch how-to tutorials and get pro tips + tricks on making the most of

your GoPro products at gopro.com/getstarted.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Need help? Want more info? Find answers to commonly asked questions

and contact Customer Support at gopro.com/support.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

To see the complete list of country certiﬁcations, refer to the Important

Product + Safety Information Guide included with your camera.

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