1. To operate the device, press the button for 1 second until the yellow light turns on for 5 seconds and then the blue light turns on to start recording. 2. To stop recording, wait for the blue light to turn off and the yellow light to turn on, then the device will automatically save the recording. 3. The device has different modes for recording, taking photos, and linking to a computer. Pressing the button switches between modes and initiates photos or continued recording. Charging is done by linking the device to a computer via USB.