Photos
Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturing and playing back images to printing them.
Basic Recording
Taking Photos
Before using a memory card for the first time, be sure to initialize it with
this camcorder (
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1Move the 
/
switch to 
(still images).
2Turn the 
switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode.
The red CAMERA indicator will turn on.
3Move the lens cover switch down
to 
to open the lens cover.
4 Press Start/Stop .
•Once the focus is automatically
adjusted, 
will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear.
•The CARD access indicator will flash as the still image is being recorded.
IMPORTANT
Observe the following precautions while
the card access display ( 
) appears on screen, and when the CARD access indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.
-Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts.
-Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card.
-Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
-Do not change the position of the 
/ 
switch or the operating mode.
NOTES
If the subject is not suitable for autofocus,
turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually
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