i figure id throw in my .02, through trial and error:

1. plug in, turn up the heat to 350-360 depending on the nature of my herb (wet, dry)
2. wait until the unit is completely heated and THEN add your herb mixture. This is probably one of the most important steps. If you leave the herb in there while its warming up, you could see how there might be loss of vapors/materials. NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT FINELY BREAK/GRIND YOUR MIXTURE, IT WILL NOT WORK AS EFFICIENTLY
3. fill up the "bowl" about 1/2 or 3/4 making sure to pack it down witht he stick thats included
4. give it a few seconds with the top on and start inhaling

obviously long drawn out rips work more efficiently than short bursts of vapor. Mine had a plasticky taste to it the first couple of times, but i guess youre supposed to run the unit on full heat a couple of times for 10 minutes each to burn it in

get the car adapter, fucking brilliant