BASIC OPERATION OF YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER
This section explains the basic techniques of recording movies, and also basic settings on your memory camcorder. Set the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using POWER switch and MODE button.
Turning memory camcorder on or off
You can turn the power on or off by sliding the POWER switch down.
• Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to toggle the power on or off.
• Power saving function
- In the setting at the time of purchase, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any performing any operation for approximately 5 minutes, to save the battery power. ➥page 65
•If warning messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions. ➥page 81
Setting the operating modes
• You can switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press the MODE button.
• Movie Record mode (
) ➔ Movie Play mode ( 
) ➔ Movie Record mode ( 
)
• Each time the operational mode changes, the respective mode indicator lights up. - Movie Record mode ( 
): To record movie images.
- Movie Play mode ( 
): To play movie images.