GoPro Hero3 White User Manual

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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
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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 White 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).
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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 WHITE 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 White 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 White sees by viewing it on your 
smartphone or tablet’s screen. 
*For device compatibility, see gopro.com.
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/ Storage and microSD Cards
The HERO3 White 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 
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WindowsMac
Hard Drive 5400 RPM internal drive 
(7200 RPM drive or SSD 
recommended) 
 
If external, USB 3.0   
o r e S ATA 5400 RPM internal drive 
(7200 RPM drive or 
SSD 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 White 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.  Connect the camera to your computer using the included   
USB cable.
2.  Copy the files to your computer or external hard drive.
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.
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/ Playback
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.
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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 (sold separately), or the included 
USB cable.  
Note: Some TV’s do not support the USB cable option.
1. Connect the camera to a T V/HDT V with a micro HDMI cable, 
composite cable, combo cable or USB 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 
White 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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/ Batter y
/ 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. 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 .
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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 White 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.
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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.  
						

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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