basic operation of the camcorder
This chapter introduces you to the basic operation procedures of this camcorder, such as turning the power on/off, switching modes, and setting
Power ( 
) 
button
Play ( 
) 
button 
TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF
You can turn the power on or off by pressing the Power ( 
) button.
SETTING THE OPERATING MODES
You can switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press the Play ( 
) button: Record mode ↔ Play mode
Mode | Functions | |
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Record mode | To record videos or photos. | |
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Play mode | To play videos or photos, or edit | |
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• This camcorder provides one record mode for both video and photo recordings. You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to switch modes.
•When the camcorder is turned on, the
When using this camcorder for the first time
When you use your camcorder for the first time or reset it, the date and time set screen appears as the startup display. Set the date and time. page 23
If you do not set the date and time, the date and time set screen appears every time you turn on the camcorder.
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