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SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE
If you need to use camcorder for the extended time, the following functions prevent unnecessary energy consumption.
In STBY mode:
•The camcorder switches to sleep mode when the LCD screen is closed.
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 5 minutes the camcorder turns off. However, if "Auto Power Off: 5 Min" is set, the camcorder turns off after 5 minutes. ²page 81
•If you open the LCD screen or connect a cable to the camcorder during sleep mode, the sleep mode ends and the camcorder returns to the last used operation mode.
Sleep mode
LCD screen is open | LCD screen is closed | ||
Green Blink | |||
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| After 5 minutes | |
Video |
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0:00:55 | 1/10 |
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Photo Move | Play |
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<When the power is on> | <Sleep mode> | ||
Auto LCD Off / Auto Power Off
STBY 0:00:00 [475Min]
9999
After 2 minutes
STBY 0:00:00 [475Min]
9999 
After 3 minutes
< In the STBY mode> | <LCD screen is darkened> | <Power off> |
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0:00:00 [475Min] | 0:00:00 [475Min] |
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| After 5 minutes |
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<During recording> | <LCD screen is darkened> |
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You can control LCD brightness to prevent unnecessary power consumption by using the following settings:
"Auto LCD Off: On", "Auto Power Off: 5 Min"
• The power saving mode does not work in the following situations:
-When the camcorder has a DC power cable connection. (AC power adaptor, USB cable)
-While recording, playing back, or showing a slideshow.
-When the LCD screen is opened.
•The camcorder consumes less battery power in the power saving mode (about 50% less than in the standby mode). However, if you intend to use the camcorder for the maximum length of time
20before recharging, we recommend you turn off the camcorder by pressing the Power 
button when not using it.