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    / Important Messages
    MICROSD CARD MESSAGES
    NO SD CARDNo card present. The camera requires a 
    microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC card to 
    capture video or photos.
    SD CARD FULL Card is full. Delete files or swap card.
    SD ERROR Camera is unable to read card formatting. 
    Reformat the card in the camera.
    FILE REPAIR ICON
    If you see the File Repair icon on the camera status 
    display, your video file was corrupted during recording. 
    Press any button and the camera repairs the file.
    TEMPERATURE ICON
    The Temperature icon appears on the camera status 
    screen when the camera becomes too hot and needs to   
    cool down. Simply let it sit and cool before attempting to   
    use it again. Your camera was designed to identif y conditions   
    of overheating and will not allow itself to overheat.
    / Camera Housing
    ASSEMBLING THE CAMERA HOUSING
    To Remove Camera From Housing: 1.  Lift front of latch up to disengage from camera housing.
    2.  Pivot latch backward and pull up to release backdoor.
    3.  Pull open housing backdoor and remove camera.
    Slim housing surfboard mount installation
    Slim housing remove camera
    Slim housing insert camera
    Slim housing closed Swapping housing doors
    Quick Release Buckle + Thumb Screw + Slim housing = Complete Unit  
    						
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    To Secure Camera in Housing:
    1.  Open housing and drop camera into position.
    2.  Make sure the seal around the backdoor is free of debris.
    3.  Close the housing backdoor and squeeze it closed to ensure a 
    good seal.
    4.  Pivot the hinged arm backwards and hook the lip of the latch into 
    the grooved top of the housing backdoor.
    5.  Push the latch down to snap it into place.
    Slim housing surfboard mount installation
    Slim housing remove camera
    Slim housing insert camera
    Slim housing closed Swapping housing doors
    Quick Release Buckle + Thumb Screw + Slim housing = Complete Unit
    WARNING: Always secure the camera in its housing when using 
    the camera in or around water. Do not get the camera or the 
    battery wet.
    / Camera Housing
    / Camera Housing
    Your HERO3+ Silver camera comes with two types of backdoors: 
    Standard Backdoor (waterproof) and Skeleton Backdoor (non-waterproof).
    The Standard Backdoor makes the housing 
    waterproof to 131’ (40m). Use this door when you 
    need to protect the camera from water, dir t, sand 
    and other environmental hazards.
    The Skeleton Backdoor (non-waterproof) 
    provides better sound quality by allowing more 
    sound to reach the camera’s microphone. It also 
    reduces wind noise at speeds up to 100mph when 
    mounted on helmets, motorc ycles, bikes and 
    other fast-moving vehicles. Use this backdoor 
    only when sand, excessive dir t/dust and water 
    damage is not a risk. This backdoor is also 
    recommended for use inside vehicles.
    PRO TIP:  Apply Rain-X
    ® or a similar anti-beading solution to the 
    camera housing lens to prevent water spots from forming when using 
    your camera in rain or water.   
    						
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    / Camera Housing
    SWAPPING BACKDOORS 
    You can switch the backdoor of your HERO3+ Silver camera to suit 
    your activity and shooting conditions.
    To Change the Backdoor: 1.  Open the backdoor of the housing so that it is hanging downwards.
    2.  Pull downwards on the backdoor until it snaps free from the hinge.
    3.  Line up replacement backdoor into the hinge opening.
    4.  Push upwards on the backdoor until it clicks into place.
    Slim housing surfboard mount installation
    Slim housing remove camera
    Slim housing insert camera
    Slim housing closed Swapping housing doors
    Quick Release Buckle + Thumb Screw + Slim housing = Complete Unit
    / Camera Housing
    PREVENTING WATER DAMAGE TO YOUR CAMERA
     
    The rubber seal that lines the camera housing forms a waterproof barrier 
    that protects your HERO3+ Silver in wet and under water conditions.
    Keep the camera housing’s rubber seal clean —a single hair or grain 
    of sand can cause a leak and damage your camera.
    After ever y use in salt water, rinse the outside of the camera housing 
    with non-salt water and dr y. Not doing this can eventually cause 
    corrosion of the hinge pin and salt buildup in the seal, which can  
    cause failure.
    To clean the seal, rinse in fresh water and shake dr y (dr ying with a 
    cloth may cause lint to compromise the seal). Re-install the seal into 
    the grooves in the backdoor of the camera housing.
    WARNING: Failure to follow these steps each time you use your 
    GoPro can result in leaks that may damage or destroy your 
    camera. Water will damage both the camera and the batter y. 
    Your warranty does not cover water damage resulting from   
    user error.  
    						
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    / Using the Mounts
    ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA TO MOUNTS 
    To attach your HERO3+ Silver camera to a mount, you need a Quick 
    Release Buckle, thumb screw or hardware depending on the mount you   
    are using. For more information on mounts, visit gopro.com/support .
    Quick Release  Buckle Thumb Screw
    HousingComplete Unit
    USING CURVED + FLAT ADHESIVE MOUNTS  
    The Cur ved + Flat Adhesive Mounts make it easy to attach the camera 
    to cur ved and flat sur faces of helmets, vehicles and gear. Using the 
    Quick Release Buckle, the assembled camera housing can be clicked 
    on and off the secured Cur ved or Flat Adhesive Mounts.  
     
     
    Flat Adhesive Mount Curved Adhesive Mount
    Slim housing surfboard mount installation
    Slim housing remove camera
    Slim housing insert camera
    Slim housing closed Swapping housing doors
    Quick Release Buckle + Thumb Screw + Slim housing = Complete Unit
    / Using the Mounts
    MOUNTING GUIDELINES
     
    Follow these guidelines when attaching mounts:
    •  Attach the adhesive mounts 24 hours prior to use.
    •  Apply adhesive mounts to clean sur faces only. Wax, oil, dir t or 
    other debris will reduce adhesion, which can result in a weak bond 
    and risk of losing camera should connection fail.
    •  Attach adhesive mounts in room temperature conditions. 
    Mount adhesives do not bond properly if applied in cold or damp 
    environments to cold or damp sur faces, or if the sur face is not 
    room temperature.
    •  Adhesive mounts must be mounted only to smooth sur faces. 
    Porous or textured sur faces do not enable a proper bond. When 
    applying mount, firmly press into place and ensure full contact 
    over the entire sur face.
    See  gopro.com/support  for more information on mounts.
    WARNING: If using your camera with a GoPro helmet mount, 
    always select a helmet that meets the applicable safety standard. 
    Choose the right helmet for your particular sport or activity and 
    make sure that it is the right fit and size for you. Inspect your 
    helmet to ensure that it is in good condition and follow the helmet 
    manufacturer's instructions on safe helmet use. Any helmet that 
    has sustained a major impact should be replaced. No helmet can 
    protect against injur y in ever y accident.  
    						
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    / Using the Mounts
    LOCKING PLUG
    Using the HERO3+ Silver in high impact spor ts such as sur fing or 
    skiing where significant impact may occur? Use the special locking 
    plug, which securely locks the Quick Release Buckle fingers into place, 
    helping to prevent accidental housing release from the mount. The 
    circular ring fits over the thumbscrew and acts as a leash to prevent 
    dropping or losing the locking plug.
    / Frequently Asked Questions
    MY GOPRO WON’T POWER ON 
    Make sure your GoPro is charged. To charge your camera, use the 
    included USB cable and a computer. You can also use the GoPro Wall 
    or Auto Charger.
    MY PLAYBACK IS CHOPPY  
    Choppy playback is typically not a problem with the file. If your footage 
    skips, one of these situations is likely the cause:
    •  Use the latest GoPro software, available for free from   
    gopro.com/getstarted .
    •  The computer does not meet the minimum requirements for HD 
    playback. The higher the resolution and frame rate of your video, 
    the harder the computer has to work to play it back. Make sure   
    that your computer meets the minimum requirements listed in 
    System Requirements.
    •  Playing a high bitrate HD video file over a low bandwidth USB 
    connection. Transfer the file to the computer to play back.
    For more answers to commonly asked questions, see   
    gopro.com/support .  
    						
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    / Customer Support
    / Regulatory Information
    / Trademarks
    GoPro, HERO, the GoPro logo, the GoPro Be a Hero logo, BacPac, 
    Protune, SuperView, and Wear It. Mount It. Love It. are trademarks or 
    registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc. in the US and internationally. 
    Other names and marks are the proper ty of their respective owners.
    GoPro is dedicated to providing the best possible 
    service. To reach GoPro Customer Support, visit 
     
    gopro.com/support.
    To see the complete list of countr y cer tifications, refer to the Impor tant 
    Product + Safety Information Guide included with your camera.  
    						
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