User Guide

Note: To check if the battery has power, make sure the camera is disconnected from an external
power source and hold the power button for one second.
If there’s no memory card in the slot or the inserted card is unformatted, the LED will briefly turn a
steady green (indicating internal power), then a steady red (indicating there’s no memory card), and
then turn off.
If there is a formatted memory card inserted, the LED will turn a steady green, then after a few
seconds start flashing green indicating the camera is recording. If you’re only checking power, press
the power button for two seconds to stop recording. The green LED will stop flashing, turn orange,
then turn off completely.
Tip: There’s no way to tell whether the battery is fully- or partially-charged. Always charge the
camera before a recording session. If you’re unsure how much power is left in the battery, keep the
camera plugged into a power source.
Handling and Formatting the
Memory Card
Because a MicroSD card (not included) is fragile and about one-quarter the size of an SD card, it’s easy
to damage or lose. Keep your eye on the card as you insert the edge with the eight metal contacts
pointed up into the slot while the camera’s bottom indicia plate rests on a flat surface. Push the card in
until it snaps into place. To remove the card, press it in with your finger nail, being careful to block the
card from becoming airborne as it’s ejected by the slot’s spring mechanism.
The easiest type of memory card to use with the Z12 contains a capacity of 32GB or less, while cards
with more memory must be properly formatted to be recognized by the camera. See the
Troubleshooting section (pg. 16) for formatting instructions.
What’s on the Camera
LEFT SIDE FRONT RIGHT SIDE