How to Charge a Flip Camcorder

A USB attachment makes charging simple.

A Flip camcorder makes shooting and sharing video easy. Older Flip models ran off battery power, and when the batteries died, you'd need to replace them with fresh batteries. New Flip cameras can be charged. In the spirit of simplicity, you don't need any cords or additional tools. Everything you need is contained in the camera itself.

Things You'll Need

• Computer

Instructions

1. Slide the plastic button on the side of the camera. This will cause the USB attachment to release from the top of the camera.

2. Plug the USB attachment into a USB port on a computer. The camera will draw power from the computer.

3. Check the light on the USB attachment to see when the camcorder is fully charged. If it's blinking, the camera is still drawing power. If the light is stable, the camera is fully charged.

Tips & Warnings

• The computer must be on for the camera to draw power.

• Charging takes 2 or 3 hours.

References

• You Tube: How To Charge Up Your Flip Video Camera