first off, i don't use premiere. it's heavy on cpu usage, and cumbersome. it requires lots of knowledge i don't possess. get a copy of ulead video toolbox, and the splitter from boilsoft. i can talk you through the rest, and they are VERY easy to use!!!! no timeline

first things first - do you have a firewire or other connection so you can get your videos from the camera into your harddrive. are you able to capture the video?