GoPro Hero3 Plus Black User Manual

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SE T UP
 EXIT
From the EXIT screen, press the Shutter/Select Button 
 to exit the  
Set Up menu.
PRO  
TIP: If at any time you wish to exit from the SET UP menu,  
press and hold the Shutter/Select Button  for  
two seconds.    

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WI-FI + WI-FI REMOTE
WIRELESS CONTROLS
The built-in Wi-Fi allows your HERO3+ camera to connect to the Wi-Fi Remote 
or to the GoPro App using a smartphone or tablet. 
To turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF via the Wi-Fi On/Off Button 
:
Press the Wi-Fi On/Off Button 
 to turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF. When turning Wi-Fi 
ON, the Wi-Fi mode will be set to the most recently used mode.  
PAIRING YOUR HERO3+ WITH THE WI-FI REMOTE
Before using the Wi-Fi Remote for the first time, you must pair it with your camera. 
On the camera:
1....

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WI-FI + WI-FI REMOTE
WIRELESS CONTROLS (CONTINUED)
On the Wi-Fi Remote:1.  While holding down the Shutter/Select Button 
, press and release the 
Power/Mode Button  once to power the remote ON into pairing mode.
2.   When you see 
 on the remote’s screen, you can release the 
Shutter/Select Button .
3.  
will appear on both screens once the devices have paired. 
4.   The remote will now ask if you want to CONNECT ANOTHER? camera.
a.   If you want to connect additional cameras at this time, press the...

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WI-FI + WI-FI REMOTE
USING YOUR HERO3+ WITH THE WI-FI REMOTE
Once you have paired your camera with the Wi-Fi Remote, follow these steps 
the next time you want to use the remote to control your camera. You only need 
to pair the camera and remote once.
On the camera:1. First, ensure both camera and remote are powered OFF.
2. Press the Power/Mode Button 
 to power ON your HERO3+.
3. Press the Wi-Fi On/Off Button 
 to turn ON the Wi-Fi.
4. Press the Wi-Fi On/Off Button 
 again to access the Wi-Fi menu...

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CONNECTING TO GOPRO APP 
USING YOUR HERO3+ WITH THE GOPRO APP (FREE)
The GoPro App lets you control your camera remotely using a smartphone or 
tablet. Features include full camera control, live preview, playback and sharing 
of select content and more.*
Follow these steps to connect your HERO3+ to the GoPro App.
1.  Download the GoPro App to your smartphone 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...

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STORAGE/MICROSD CARDS
The HERO3+ camera is compatible with 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB 
capacity microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards. You must use 
a microSD card with a Class 10 speed rating. GoPro recommends using brand 
name memory cards for maximum reliability in high-vibration activities. 
To insert microSD card:To remove microSD card:
1.   Slide memory card into card slot 
with label facing front of camera.
2.   The card will click into place when 
fully inserted. 1.  
Place...

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 
Minimum system requirements for best playback on Mac® and Windows® PCs:• Mac OS® X 10.5 and later/ Microsoft Windows ® Vista, 7 and later
•  2nd generation Intel® Core™-based processor or AMD equivalent (3rd 
generation Intel Core-i7 recommended)
•  2GB RAM (4GB or greater recommended)
•  Graphics processor comparable to an Intel HD Graphics 3000, nVidia 
GeForce 600 Series, AMD Radeon HD6000 Series or better
PRO  
TIP: Want to see your Video and Photos on the big screen?...

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TRANSFERRING FILES
TO TRANSFER VIDEO AND PHOTO FILE S TO A COMPUTER
On a PC:1. Connect the camera to the computer using included USB cable.
2. Press the Power/Mode Button 
 to turn ON the camera.
3. Double click “My Computer” and locate “Removable Disk”.
4.   If “Removable Disk” is not showing, close “My Computer” folder  
and reopen it. The “Removable Disk” icon should appear.
5. Double click “Removable Disk” icon.
6. Double click “DCIM” folder icon.
7. Double click “100GOPRO” icon to view all Photo...

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P L AY B AC K
TO VIEW VIDEOS AND PHOTOS
Videos and Photos can be viewed on a TV/HDTV or the LCD Touch BacPac 
(optional accessory, sold separately). 
PLAYBACK ON TV/HDTV
To browse Videos and Photos:
1.  Plug the camera into a TV/HDTV with a Micro HDMI Cable,  
Composite Cable or Combo Cable (optional accessories).
2. Turn camera ON.
3.   On your camera, press the Power/Mode Button 
 to cycle to  
Playback  . Press the Shutter/Select Button .
4.   HERO3+ displays thumbnail previews of all Videos  and...

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P L AY B AC K 
PLAYBACK ON LCD TOUCH BACPAC (SOLD SEPARATELY)
Playback using the LCD Touch BacPac™ follows a similar process/procedure  
as described with a few slight variations.
▶See the LCD Touch BacPac User Manual for more information.
B AT T E R Y MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE 
To maximize battery life, turn Wi-Fi OFF. To maximize battery life when 
shooting longer-duration activities, turn OFF or detach the LCD Touch BacPac™ 
(optional accessory, sold separately). Extreme cold temperatures may...