"Fast Start" Guides: Technical Documents These documents--handed out weekly to prepare for technical skill acquisition--attempt to simplify traditional "Instruction Manuals" that accompany video equipment and offer advice on camera and microphone settings. Acrobat Reader docs.   Camera Fast Start Guide For a specific model of Sony Camera, the PD-150 Microphone Fast Start Guide For wireless microphones attached to the camera Tripod Fast Start Guide How to secure the camera to the tripod, often a problem with beginners.