Basic Operation of the Camcorder
Power Switch
Lock button
In addition to turning the camcorder on
and off, the 
switch also toggles the camcorder’s operating mode.
To turn on the camcorder: Hold the lock button pressed down and turn the 
switch to ON.
To change the operating mode: From the ON
position, turn the 
switch momentarily toward MODE and release it. This action will toggle the operating mode between recording (CAMERA - red indicator) and playback (PLAY - green indicator).
Operating Modes
The camcorder’s operating mode is
determined by the 
switch and the
position of the 
/ 
switch. In this
manual, 
indicates that a function is available in the operating mode shown and 
indicates that the function is not
available. When no operating mode icons are given, the function is available in all operating modes.
Joystick and Joystick Guide
Use the joystick to operate the camcorder's menus.
Push the joystick up, down, left or right
(
, 
) to select an item or change settings.
Press the joystick itself ( 
) to save the settings or confirm an action. On menu screens, this is indicated by the icon 
.
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| Recording movies | 26 |
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| Playing movies | 31 |
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| Viewing still images | 50 |
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