Insta360 Flow

1. Download the Insta360 App

To get started, download the Insta360 App on your smartphone. You can scan the QR code provided in the original document or visit the following URL:

https://insta360.com/flow/guide

Diagram Description: The first step shows a smartphone displaying the Insta360 App icon and a QR code, indicating where to download the application.

2. Mount and Set Up Your Device

Follow these steps to properly mount your smartphone onto the Insta360 Flow gimbal and prepare it for use.

Diagram Description: Step 2 illustrates the process of attaching a smartphone into the clamp of the Insta360 Flow, ensuring it is securely held.

Diagram Description: Step 3 shows the physical setup of the Insta360 Flow gimbal. This includes unfolding the device, extending the handle, and positioning the base for stability.

Diagram Description: Step 4 demonstrates connecting the smartphone to the gimbal's mount and making initial adjustments for balance and operation.

3. Basic Controls and Operation

Learn how to power on/off, select modes, and use the zoom function.

Power On/Off

• To turn the device ON: Press the power button once.
• To turn the device OFF: Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds.

Diagram Description: An illustration of the power button with indicators for a single press to turn ON and a 2-second hold to turn OFF.

Mode Selection

Cycle through different shooting modes by pressing the mode button.

• Press the mode button once to switch between AUTO, F (Follow), PF (Pan Follow), and FPV (First Person View) modes.

Diagram Description: Shows the mode selection button and lists the available modes: AUTO, F, PF, FPV.

Zoom Control

Adjust zoom levels using the touch-sensitive slider.

• The slider, marked with '1.0x', allows for zoom adjustments.

Diagram Description: A visual representation of the zoom slider, indicating its function and default setting.

Recording

Start and stop video recording with the REC button.

• Press the REC button once to start or stop recording.

Diagram Description: Highlights the REC button, used for initiating and concluding video recordings.

Additional Controls

The Insta360 Flow features multiple ways to control its functions.

• Press a specific button twice (marked 'x2') for a particular function, such as rotating the phone mount.
• Press another button three times (marked 'x3') for a different function, like entering a specific mode.
• Double-tap the touch-sensitive control surface for a function.
• Press and hold the touch-sensitive control surface for a function.

Diagram Description: Depicts various buttons and touch surfaces on the gimbal, showing how single presses (x1), double presses (x2), triple presses (x3), touch gestures, and holds activate different features.