Flip Video Camera Quick Start Manual page 2

Transferring/Saving Videos
1. With the Flip connected and the Flip Video Program
running, click on the video you want to save.
2. Click the Save to Computer icon, or File >
Save to computer.
3. A dialog box will appear showing where the
video will be saved, and asking if you want to delete it
from the Flip. Select your options and click Yes.
4. The saved video will appear in the left window under
"Computer."
Note: All videos will also be stored on your Flip video
camera until you delete them.
Sharing Your Videos
1. Make sure your Flip is connected to the computer and
the Flip Video Program is running.
2. Click on the video you
would like to share.
3. At the top of the screen,
click on File > Export to...,
and click Export.
4. In the finder window that appears, select the
Desktop on your computer, and click Choose.
5. A copy of your video will be saved on your Desktop as
a .AVI file.
You can then email your video or upload it to the web
on a site such as YouTube or TeacherTube.
To learn more about how to use the Flip camera and its
additional features, visit the Flip Video Support page at
http://www.theflip.com/support_home.shtml, where
you can search through their online knowledgebase,
submit a question to their technical support group, and
get updates for your Flip camera software.
For assistance, go to http://www.theflip.com/support_home.shtml
Flip Video Information and Support
Organizing Your Flip Video Library
1. Make sure your Flip is connected to the computer and
the Flip Video Program is running.
2. In the left window area under "Computer,"
click the Add New File icon, or click File > Add
New Folder at the top of the screen.
3. An Untitled Folder will appear under "Computer."
4. Double click this folder (Mac) or right click and select
"rename"(PC) to highlight the text, type in a new name
for the folder and hit enter on the keyboard.
The new folder name will appear under "Computer."
Disconnecting the Flip
1. Quit the Flip Video Program by clicking on Flipshare
> Quit Flipshare at the top of the screen.
2. To safely eject the Flip video camera:
Mac: In the finder window, click
the eject button icon or drag the
FLIPVIDEO icon on your desktop
to the trash.
PC: Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon
at the bottom right of the Windows taskbar,
and in the pop-up box that appears click
Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device.
A pop-up window will appear confirming it is safe to
remove the device.
3. You can now remove the Flip video camera from your
computer.
Additional help and resources can be found at:
• Information on the Flipshare Program:
theflip.com/products_flip_flipshare.shtml.
• Specifications for the Flip camera:
com/products.shtml.
• Flip Video Q & A section:
support_video.shtml.
http://www.
http://www.theflip.
http://www.theflip.com/