Hold your lighter in one hand, between your thumb and index finger with the hinges pointing from your hand. With your dominate hand you use your tumb and index finger to shoot/snap. When the index finger hits the cap, it will bounce open. Do it sideways, its easier that way. When the lighter is open you place your fingers in the snapping position above the wheel. Use your thumb and index or middle finger. Snap your fingers and the lighter will ignite. To close, turn the lighter around and shoot/snap the cap again. Have fun.