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    To Turn Off One Button Mode:
    1.  Power the camera on. Video or Time Lapse capture  
    automatically begins.
    2.  Press and hold the Shutter/Select  button until [  
     ] appears  
    in the camera status screen.
    3.  Press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
     ] to enter.
    4.  Use the 
    Power/Mode  button [
      ] to highlight OFF .
    5.  Press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
     ] to select it.
    6.  To exit, hold down the Shutter/Select  button [ 
     ] for two seconds 
    or c ycle through to [  ] and press the Shutter/Select  button [  ].
    / Set Up / Set Up
    NTSC/PAL
    The NTSC and PAL settings govern video recording frame rate and 
    playback when viewing video on a T V/HDT V. Select NTSC when 
    viewing on a T V/HDT V in Nor th America. Select PAL if viewing on 
    a PAL T V/HDT V (most televisions outside of Nor th America) or if 
    viewing on a PAL T V/HDT V in any region.
    NTSC (Default) PAL
    10 8 0 p /6 0  f p s 1080p/50 fps
    10 8 0 p/3 0 f p s 10 8 0 p/2 5 f p s
    960p/60 fps 960p/50 fps
    960p/30 fps 960p/25 fps
    720p/120 fps 72 0 p/10 0 f p s
    7 2 0 p /6 0  f p s 720p/50 fps
    720p/30 fps 720p/25 fps
    W V G A /12 0 f p s W V GA /10 0 f p s
    W V G A /6 0  f p s WVGA/50 fps  
    						
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    / Set Up
    ONSCREEN DISPLAY
    The OSD setting lets you display or hide the recording icons and file 
    information on the video of the viewing screen during playback.
    OFF
    ON (default)
    CAMERA STATUS LIGHTS
    Keep all four camera status lights active, only two active (front and 
    back) or turn OFF  all lights.
    4 (default)
    2
    OFF
    / Set Up
    SOUND INDICATOR
    You can adjust the volume or turn off the sound indicator.
    10 0 % (d e f a u l t )
    70%
    OFF
    MANUAL POWER OFF
    The HERO3+ Silver can be configured to automatically power off after a 
    specific period of inactivity (when no videos or photos are being taken 
    and no buttons have been pressed).
    MANUAL (default)
    60 sec
    12 0 s e c
    300 sec  
    						
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    MONTH/DAY/YEAR/TIME
    Your camera’s date and time are automatically set when you connect 
    your camera to the GoPro App. This setting lets you manually set  
    the date and time. If the batter y is removed from the camera for an  
    extended period of time, you must reset the date and time (automatically   
    or manually).
    To Set the Month/Day/ Year/ Time:
    1.  Verif y that the camera is in the Settings  mode. If the Settings icon 
    [ 
     ] does not appear on your camera status screen, press the Power/Mode  button [
      ] repeatedly until it appears.
    2.  Press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
     ] to enter the Settings  
    menu [  ].
    3.  Use the 
    Power/Mode  button [
      ] to c ycle through Settings  to 
    locate the Setup  menu [  ].
    4.  Press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
     ] to enter the Set Up menu.
    5.  Use the 
    Power/Mode  button [
      ] to locate the Month/Day/Year/
    Time menu [  ].
    6.  Press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
     ] to enter Month/Day/Year/
    Time menu; Month (MM will be highlighted).
    7.  Press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
     ] to access the list of months 
    (1 to 12).
    / Set Up / Set Up
    8. Use the Power/Mode  button [
      ] to c ycle through list until 
    desired selection is highlighted.
    9.  Press the Shutter/Select  button [ 
     ] to select.
    10.  To advance to the next option, press the Shutter/Select   
    button [ 
     ].
    11.  Repeat steps 7, 8 and 9 to make selections for day (DD), year ( Y Y ), 
    hour (HH) and minutes (MM).
    12 .  To exit, hold down the Shutter/Select  button [ 
     ] for two 
    seconds or c ycle through to [  ] and press the Shutter/Select  
    button [  ].
    From the [  ] screen, press the Shutter/Select  button [  ] to exit 
    the  Set Up menu.
    PRO TIP:  To exit from the Set Up menu at any time press and hold the  
    Shutter/Select  button [  ] for two seconds.  
    						
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    / Connecting to the GoPro App
    USING YOUR HERO3+ SILVER WITH THE GOPRO APP (FREE)
    The GoPro App lets you control your camera remotely using a 
    smar tphone or tablet. Features include full camera control, live 
    preview, playback and sharing of select content and more.*
    To Connect Your HERO3+ Silver to the GoPro App:
    1.  Download the GoPro App to your smar tphone or tablet at the Apple 
    App Store, Google Play or Windows Phone marketplace.
    2.  Press the 
    Power/Mode  button [
      ] to power camera on.
    3.  Press the Wireless On/Off  button [ 
     ] twice, then press the 
    Shutter/Select  button [  ] to enter Wireless menu [  ].
    4.  Use the 
    Power/Mode  button [
      ] to c ycle through options, and 
    then press the Shutter/Select  button [  ] to select GoPro App.
    5.  In your smar tphone’s or tablet’s Wireless network settings, 
    connect to the camera’s Wireless network. The network name 
    begins with “GOPRO-BP-” followed by a series of letters/numbers.
    6.  Enter the default camera password ‘goprohero,’ and then change 
    it when prompted. If you already changed the password, enter that 
    password instead of ‘goprohero.’ 7.
     Open the GoPro App on your smar tphone or tablet. You can now 
    control the camera with your smar tphone or tablet, plus view, play 
    back and share select content.*
    PRO TIP:  See what your HERO3+ Silver sees by viewing it on your 
    smartphone or tablet’s screen. 
    *For device compatibility, see gopro.com.
    / Connecting to the GoPro App  
    						
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    / Storage and microSD Cards
    The HERO3+ Silver camera is compatible with 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB 
    and 64GB capacity microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards. 
    A microSD card with a Class 10 rating or UHS-1 rating is required. GoPro 
    recommends using brand name memor y cards for maximum reliability 
    in high-vibration activities.
    To Insert the microSD Card :To Remove the microSD Card:
    Slide the memor y card into the 
    card slot with the label facing the 
    front of the camera.
    When fully inserted, the card 
    clicks into place. Place your fingernail against the 
    edge of the memor y card and 
    lightly press it fur ther into the 
    camera.
    The card springs out far enough 
    to be removed.
    NOTICE: Use care when handling memor y cards. Avoid liquids, dust 
    and debris. As a precaution, power off the camera before inser ting or 
    removing the card. Check manufacturer guidelines regarding use in 
    acceptable temperature ranges. For best results playing back your content on a computer, visit 
     
    gopro.com  to download the latest GoPro software. Be sure your Mac
    ® 
    or Windows® computer meets these minimum system requirements:
    Windows Mac
    Operating 
    System Windows 7, 8x
    OS X
    ® 10.8 or later
    CPU Intel
    ® Core 2 Duo™ (Intel 
    Quad Core™ i7 or better 
    recommended) Intel
    ® Dual Core™ (Intel 
    Quad Core REMOVE 
    TM i7 or better 
    recommended)
    Graphics Card Card that supports 
    OpenGL 1.2 or later
    Screen 
    Resolution 1280  x 800
    1280  x 768 
    RAM 2GB (4GB or greater 
    recommended) 4GB 
    / System Requirements  
    						
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    WindowsMac
    Hard Drive 5400 RPM internal 
    drive (7200 RPM drive 
    recommended) 
     
    If external, USB 3.0   
    o r e S ATA 5400 RPM internal 
    drive (7200 RPM drive 
    recommended) 
     
    If external,   
    Thunderbolt, USB 3.0   
    or Firewire 
    PRO TIP:  Want to see your videos and photos on the big screen? 
    Connect your HERO3+ Silver directly to your T V/HDT V. See Playing 
    Back Files on a TV/HDTV .
    / System Requirements
    To play back your videos and photos on a computer, you must first 
    transfer these files to a computer. 
    TO TRANSFER FILES TO A COMPUTER:
    1.  Download and install the latest GoPro software from   
    gopro.com/getstarted .
    2.  Connect the camera to your computer using the included   
    USB cable.
    PRO TIP:  You can also transfer files to a computer using a card reader 
    (sold separately). Connect the card reader to your computer and inser t 
    the microSD card into the reader. You can then transfer files to your 
    computer or delete selected files on your card.
    / Transferring Files to a Computer  
    						
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    VIEWING VIDEOS AND PHOTOS 
    You can view your videos and photos on a computer, smar tphone/tablet, 
    T V, or on the camera using an LCD Touch BacPac
    ™ (sold separately).
    Playing Back Files on a Computer 1.  Download the latest GoPro software from gopro.com/getstarted.
    2.  Connect the camera to your computer using the included   
    USB cable.
    3.  Copy the files to your computer or external hard drive.
    4.  Play back your content with GoPro software.
    Playing Back Files on a Smartphone/ Tablet 1.  Connect your camera to the GoPro App. For details, see 
    Connecting to the GoPro App .
    2.  Use the controls on the app to play back your footage on your 
    smartphone/tablet.
    / Playback
    Playing Back Files on a T V/HDT V
    Playing back videos and photos on your T V/HDT V requires a micro 
    HDMI, composite or combo cable. 
    To Play Back files on a T V/HDT V:
    1.  Connect the camera to a T V/HDT V with a micro HDMI cable, 
    composite cable or combo cable. 
    2.  Power on the camera.
    3.  On your camera, press the 
    Power/Mode  button [
      ] to c ycle to 
    Playback  [  ]. Press the Shutter/Select  button [  ]. HERO3+ 
    Silver displays thumbnail previews of all videos and photos on   
    the microSD card.  
    Note: Photo sets taken in Burst  and Time Lapse display the first photo in a series.
    4. While in thumbnail preview, use the Power/Mode  button [
      ] to 
    c ycle through thumbnails and press the Shutter/Select  button  
    [ 
     ] to view.
    5.  Use [ 
     ] and [  ] to navigate backward and for ward to see more 
    media files on your memor y card.
    6.  Use the 
    Power/Mode  button [
      ] and the Shutter/Select  button  
    [  ] to navigate.
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    / Playback
    Playing Back Files on an LCD Touch BacPac 
    See the user manual included with the LCD Touch BacPac for   
    more information.
    / Batter y
    MA XIMIZING BATTERY LIFE  
    To maximize batter y life, turn Wireless off. To maximize batter y life 
    when shooting longer-duration activities, turn off or detach the LCD 
    Touch BacPac
    ™ (optional accessory, sold separately). Extreme cold 
    temperatures can decrease batter y life. To maximize batter y life in 
    cold conditions, keep camera in a warm place prior to use.
    / Batter y
    CHARGING THE BATTERY  
    The batter y icon displayed on the camera status screen blinks 
    when the batter y drops below 10%. If the batter y reaches 0% while 
    recording, the camera saves the file and powers off.
    To Charge the Batter y: 1.  Power off your camera.
    2.  Connect the camera to a computer or USB power supply (such as 
    the GoPro Wall Charger or GoPro Auto Charger, sold separately).  
    Note: Be sure that the computer is connected to a power source. If the camera status screen 
    does not indicate that the batter y is charging, use a different USB port.  
    The red status indicator light remains on while the batter y is 
    charging and turns off when the batter y is fully charged.
    NOTICE: Using a wall charger 
    other than a GoPro Wall Charger 
    can damage the GoPro batter y. 
    Only use chargers marked: 
    Output 5V 1A. If you do not know 
    the voltage and current of your 
    charger, use the included USB 
    cable to charge the camera with 
    your computer.  
    						
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    / Batter y
    The batter y charges to 80% in approximately one hour and 100% in 
    approximately two hours when using GoPro’s USB-compatible Wall  
    or Auto Charger. 
    You can also charge the batter y outside the camera using the Dual 
    Battery Charger (sold separately).
    No damage occurs to the camera or batter y if used prior to full charge. 
    Spare batteries and additional charging accessories are available  
    at  gopro.com .
    / Batter y
    USING THE CAMERA WHILE CHARGING  
    You can capture video and photos while charging the camera’s   
    batter y. Simply plug the camera into a computer, any USB charging 
    devices, or for best results, the GoPro Auto or Wall Chargers using   
    the included USB cable. 
    REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM THE CAMERA  
    The HERO3+ Silver batter y is designed to have a tight fit to 
    maximize reliability in high-vibration activities.
    To Remove the Batter y: 1.  Remove the batter y door by placing your thumb in the indentation 
    in the batter y door (on the back of the camera) and sliding it to the 
    left. Allow the door to pop out.
    2.  Grasp the batter y pull-tab and remove the batter y from the camera.  
    						
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    B AT T E RY INF ORM AT ION
    Battery Storage and Handling 
    The camera contains sensitive components, including the battery. 
    Do not drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture, 
    shred, microwave, incinerate, paint or inser t foreign objects into 
    the batter y opening on the camera. Do not use the camera or the 
    batter y if it has been damaged—for example, if cracked, punctured 
    or harmed by water. Disassembling or puncturing the batter y can 
    cause an explosion or fire.
    Avoid exposing your camera and batter y to ver y cold or ver y hot  
    temperatures. Low or high temperature conditions may temporarily 
    shor ten the batter y life or cause the camera to temporarily stop 
    working properly. Avoid dramatic changes in temperature or humidity   
    when using the camera, as condensation may form on or within   
    the camera.
    The camera housing protects the camera and batter y from water 
    damage. For more information, see Camera Housing . Do not turn 
    on your camera if it is wet. If your camera is already on, turn it 
    off and remove the batter y immediately. Allow the camera to dr y 
    thoroughly before using it again. Do not dr y the camera or batter y 
    with an external heat source such as a microwave oven or hair dr yer. 
    Damage to the camera or batter y caused by contact with liquid is not 
    covered under the warranty.
    / Batter y
    Do not store your batter y with metal objects, such as coins, keys 
    or necklaces. If the batter y terminals come in contact with metal 
    objects, this may cause a fire.
    Battery Disposal  
    Most rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are classified as non-hazardous 
    waste and are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream. 
    Many localities have laws in place requiring batter y rec ycling. Check 
    your local laws to make sure that you can dispose of rechargeable 
    batteries in your regular trash. To safely dispose of lithium-ion batteries,   
    protect terminals from exposure to other metal with packing, masking   
    or electrical tape so they do not cause a fire while being transpor ted.
    Lithium-ion batteries, however, do contain recyclable materials and 
    are accepted for rec ycling by the Rechargeable Batter y Rec ycling 
    Corporation’s (RBRC) Batter y Rec ycling Program. We encourage  
    you to visit Call2Recycle at call2rec ycle.org or call 1-800-BAT TERY  
    in Nor th America to find a convenient rec ycling location.
    Never dispose of a batter y in a fire because it may explode.
    / Batter y  
    						
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