Switching to the Power Saving Mode

basic operation of the camcorder

If you need to use camcorder for the extended time, the following functions enable you to prevent unnecessary energy consumption.

In STBY mode:

•The camcorder switches to "Quick On STBY" mode when the LCD screen is closed. page 96

In Playback mode (Includes the thumbnail view mode):

•The camcorder switches to the sleep mode when the LCD screen is closed, and then if idle for more than 20 minutes the camcorder turns off.

However, if “Auto Power Off: 5 Min” is set, the camcorder turns off in 5 minutes.

•If you open the LCD screen or connect a cable to the camcorder during sleep mode, the sleep mode ends and returns back to the last used operation mode.

100-0001

Memory full!

LCD screen is closed	After 20 minutes
MODE
MODE	MODE
CHG	CHG

•The power saving mode does not work in the following situations:

-When the camcorder has a cable connection. (USB, Component/AV, or HDMI)

-While recording, playback, or the slideshow is being operated.

-When the LCD screen is opened.

•The camcorder consumes the battery power in the power saving mode (about 50% of the power

consumption in the standby mode) However, if you plan to use the camcorder for the maximum

length of time period, it is recommended to turn off the camcorder by pressing the power() button when not using it.

HMX-M20BP/XER, HMX-M20SP/EDC, HMX-M20BP/EDC specifications

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