user guide
Get Started
Welcome to Flip MinoHDTM
1  Press power button to turn on. Video camera 
  setup appears automatically the first time 
  you power on.
Note: The battery pack is shipped partially charged. 
For best results, fully charge before use. Simply follow 
steps in the Recharge Battery section.
Set Language
•  Use + and – to select your language.
Set Date
•  Use + and – to adjust current setting.
•  Use < and > to select month/day/year.
Set Time
•  Use + and – to adjust current setting.
•  Use < and > to select hour/minute/am/pm.
Turn Off Tones
•  Use < and > to turn the tones on and off.
Turn Off Recording Light
•  Use < and > to turn the recording light on and off.
To Return to Video Camera Setup Later
Starting with the video camera OFF:
1  Press power button to turn on.
2  When MinoHD logo appears, press and hold 
 
record button until SET LANGUAGE appears.
Consult Safety Instructions Before Use.
Organize, Create and Share
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Pre-loaded FlipShare software makes editing 
and sharing your videos easy. Just plug in your 
video camera, open FLIPVIDEO and launch 
Setup FlipShare (PC) or Start FlipShare (Mac). 
FlipShare Features
• Save videos to your computer.
• Organize your videos.
• Capture snapshots from your videos.
• Create custom movies and 
   greeting cards.
• Share videos by uploading directly to:
(sold separately).
View On HD Television
1  Power off video camera and television.
2  Connect video camera to television with 
  optional HDMI Cable from Flip Video 
 
3  Power on video camera and television.
•  Video camera screen will be off when 
 
 
  connected to television.
4  Switch your television to the appropriate 
  VIDEO input.
 
5  Press play button to start/pause playback.
• See television manual for instructions.
Visit the FlipShare software HELP section for 
detailed instructions on all features.
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Note: You can use any brand of HDMI Cable 
that has an HDMI Connector (for the HDTV) 
on one end and HDMI Mini Connector (for 
the video camera) on the other end.
Record and Play
Touch-Sensitive Buttons
Gently touch lighted icons with your finger to 
activate the controls on the back panel.
Record Videos
1  Press  to start/stop recording.
2  Press and hold + and – to zoom in/out 
  during recording.
Play Videos
1  Press     to play/pause.
2  Press and hold + and – to increase/decrease 
  volume.
3  Press < and > to view previous/next video.
Note: Press and hold < and > during playback to 
rewind/fast-forward.
Delete Videos
1  Press     button. Select YES to confirm.
Note: Delete button is locked the first time you 
power on. To unlock, press and hold delete button.
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Power Button
Wrist Strap Hook
HDMI Mini Port
Tripod Mount
Recording Light
USB Arm
USB Latch
Screen
Recording Controls
Record Button
Play Button
Delete Button
Up/Down Buttons
Left/Right Buttons
Connect to Computer
1  Slide USB latch down. USB arm flips up 
  automatically.
2 Connect USB arm to computer’s USB port.
3  Your video camera will begin recharging and 
  you can install the pre-loaded FlipShareTM 
  software on your computer.
Recharge Battery
1  Slide USB latch down. USB arm flips up 
  automatically.
2 Connect USB arm to computer’s USB port.
3  Recording light turns on to indicate charging.
  When charged, the recording light turns off.
•  The video camera uses a sealed, rechargeable 
  battery. 
•  Fully recharging the battery can take up to 
 
• The video camera may remain connected to 
  your computer after it is fully charged, but 
  disconnecting it will help preserve the 
  battery’s lifespan and performance.
•  The battery is not user removable. 
  Please contact Flip Video Support for any
  battery issues.
Note: Your computer must be powered on for 
the video camera to charge.
four hours. 
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Included In This Box: 
•  Flip MinoHD Video Camera
•  Wrist Strap
•   Soft Case
•  User Guide
•   Safety Instructions
•  Warranty Information
Flip Video Support: 
www.theflip.com/support
To Reset Camera:
•   Hold down the power button on the video camera 
 
for 10 seconds
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Press to turn on/off.
Attach wrist strap (included in package).
Connect HDMI cable accessory to your HDTV.
Attach a tripod or a Flip Video accessory.
Red light turns on during recording or charging. Built-in stereo microphone is also located here.
Connect to a PC or Mac USB port.
Slide down to release USB arm.
Recording viewfinder/playback screen.
Touch buttons to record and preview videos.
Touch to start/stop recording. During Power On: Hold to return to video camera setup.
Touch to play/pause playback. Touch and hold to play all videos.
Touch to delete. Touch and hold to lock/unlock the delete button.
While recording: touch and hold to zoom in/out. During playback: touch and hold to increase/decrease volume.
While paused: touch to skip to previous/next video. During playback: touch and hold to rewind/fast-forward.
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means  that  the  product  and/or  battery  should  not  be 
disposed of with your household waste.
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