Flip

Flip Video Camera out of the box Built in mic. Rechargeable batteries. Fully editable on Mac or PC with Flip software, included!

Take out of box.

Remove all packaging material.

At the bottom of the box are the rechargeable batteries. Attach the wrist strap. Remove small plastic piece over eyepiece.

Slide lock on bottom of camera to unlock. Remove the piece covering the batteries by sliding it off. Seat the rechargeable batteries or use double A’s. I used the rechargeables. Replace cover. The batteries take approximately six hours to charge. The red recording light will go off when charged. Don’t leave the camcorder connected after the batteries have been charged. This will preserve the battery and make them last longer. Note: computer must be powered ON for batteries to charge.

Check out the pop out USB connector. Note how this is how it charges as well as how it connects to remove the video onto the computer. You can choose to play it on the computer with or without moving it if you need to save it on the device.

Turn on the Flip camera by the on/off switch on the side. First thing you need to do is set the date and time. If you try to skip over this feature, you can return to it by shutting off the camera, turn back on, when Flip logo appears, press and hold record button until “Set date” appears.

For PC: Choices include: Open with Windows Live Media Player, Windows Media Player, iTunes, Quick Time, Real Player, or VLC Media Player. I chose Windows Live Media Player and using this program, you are able to edit the video. You can burn the video to a CD if you choose.

HDMI-High Def Audio/Video output, on side: You need an HDMI input and the appropriate cord, not included, but they are less than $10 at Amazon and Best Buy.