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
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 [ ]
To power OFF
Press the Power/Mode Button [ ]. Press and hold the Power/Mode
Button [ ] for two seconds.

/ 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*
SET UP
CAMERA SETTINGS
CAPTURE SETTINGS WI-FI
MAIN CAMERA MODES
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.

/ 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: 1080P SUPERVIEW 30 FPS
DEFAULT PHOTO SETTING: 12MP
/ Default Video + Photo Settings
SuperView delivers the world’s
most immersive wide angle video,
making it easier than ever to capture
the shot.
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 12MP
resolution, allowing you to capture
stunning high-resolution photos.
You can adjust photo resolution in
the Settings menu [ ].
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/ Pairing Camera to Wi-Fi Remote
A. ON THE CAMERA:
1. Ensure both camera and
remote are powered OFF.
2. Press the Power/Mode Button
[ ] to power camera ON.
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 Wi-Fi RC, then
press the Shutter/Select Button
[ ] to select it.
5. Press the Power/Mode Button
[ ] to cycle to NEW, then
press the Shutter/Select Button
[ ] to select it. You will see
[ ].
B. ON THE WI-FI REMOTE:
1. While holding down the Shutter/
Select Button [ ], press and
release the Power/Mode Button
[ ].
2. When you see [ ], release
the Shutter/Select Button [ ].
3. [ ] will appear once camera
and remote have paired.
4. The remote will now prompt
CONNECT ANOTHER? camera.
If you want to connect additional
cameras at this time, press the
Shutter/Select Button [ ]
to select YES. If not, press the
Power/Mode Button [ ] to
cycle to NO, then press the
Shutter/Select Button [ ] to
select it.
Before using the Wi-Fi Remote for the first time, you must pair it
with your camera.

/ 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.