GoPro Hero3plus Black Edition User manual

QUICK START GUIDE

/ Hello
Congratulations on your new HERO3+. This Quick Start Guide will help
you learn the basics of capturing life’s most incredible moments with
your GoPro.
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REMOVE CAMERA
BACK DOOR AND
INSERT BATTERY
CHARGE BATTERY
USING INCLUDED
USB CABLE
/ Getting Started
REMOVE CAMERA FROM HOUSING
1
REMOVE CAMERA
SIDE DOOR AND
INSERT MICROSD
CARD
(Class 10 required, sold separately)
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POWERING CAMERA ON AND OFF
To power ON To power OFF
Press the Power/Mode Button [ ]. Press and hold the Power/Mode
Button [ ] for two seconds.
LCD Status Screen
Wi-Fi Status Light [blue]
Camera Status Light [red]
Shutter/Select Button [ ]
Power/Mode Button [ ]
/ Camera Essentials
Camera Status Light [red]
Wi-Fi On/Off Button [ ]

/ Selecting Camera Modes
Turn camera ON and repeatedly press the Power/Mode Button [ ] to
cycle through camera modes.
*Playback only appears when camera is connected to a TV or LCD Touch BacPac
(optional accessory, sold separately).
VIDEO
Record video
PHOTO
Capture a single photo
TIME LAPSE
Shoot a series of photos
at set time intervals
BURST PHOTO
Capture photo bursts
SETTINGS
Adjust camera settings,
resolution and more
PLAYBACK*
View your videos
and photos on a
TV or LCD Touch
BacPacTM

/ Camera Settings*
TO ADJUST CAMERA SETTINGS:
1. Press the Power/Mode Button [ ] to cycle to Settings mode [ ].
2. Press the Shutter/Select Button [ ] to enter the Settings menu.
3. Press the Power/Mode Button [ ] to cycle through options.
4. Press the Shutter/Select Button [ ] to select desired option.
*For a full explanation of camera settings, see the User Manual.
SET UP
CAMERA SETTINGS
CAPTURE SETTINGS WI-FI
MAIN CAMERA MODES

/ Capturing Video + Photos
You can change video and photo
settings in the Settings menu [ ].
Press the Shutter/Select Button
[ ] to start/stop recording or
take a photo.

DEFAULT VIDEO SETTING: 960P60 FPS
DEFAULT PHOTO SETTING: 10MP
/ Default Video + Photo Settings
Your camera is set to 960p60 fps, which delivers a large viewing
area and smooth footage. It’s great for gear- and body-mounted
shots.
If you want to experiment with other video settings, you can find
more info in the Camera Settings section of the User Manual.
Your camera is set to 10MP
resolution, allowing you to capture
stunning high-resolution photos.
You can adjust photo resolution in
the Settings menu [ ].
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/ Connecting 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.
*For device compatibility, please visit gopro.com.
**This is the default network name and password. You can customize this if you update your camera
soware at gopro.com/update.
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*.
3. Press the Wi-Fi On/Off Button
[ ] twice, then press the
Shutter/Select Button [ ] to
enter the Wi-Fi menu [ ].
4. Press the Power/Mode Button
[ ] to cycle to GoPro App,
then press the Shutter/Select
Button [ ] to select it.
5. In your smartphone or tablet’s
Wi-Fi settings, connect to the
network called “GOPRO-BP”
followed by a series of numbers/
letters. Enter the password
“goprohero”**.
6. Open the GoPro App on your
smartphone or tablet.

/ Playing Back Videos + Photos
COMPUTERGOPRO APP
LCD TOUCH BACPACTM TV
There are several ways to play back your videos and view your photos.
Removable LCD touch screen
(sold separately).
Connect via Micro HDMI, Composite
or Combo Cable (sold separately).
Play back and share select content
using your smartphone or tablet.
Connect via included USB cable.