Options

[ Optical] For optical zoom, the camcorder uses the optical magnification ratio of the lens.

[ Advanced] For advanced zoom, the camcorder processes the image beyond the range of the optical zoom to obtain a larger zoom without any deterioration in image quality. At full wide angle, the angle of view with advanced zoom is wider than the angle of view with optical zoom.

[ Digital] For digital zoom (light blue area on the zoom bar), the image is processed digitally so image quality will deteriorate the more you zoom in. When you are using digital zoom (zoom position is within the light blue area on the zoom bar), photos cannot be taken.

NOTES

•Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the subject. At full wide angle, you

can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.). Using tele macro

(A106), you can focus on a subject as close as 50 cm (1.6 ft.) at full telephoto. COPY

•In or mode, you can also set p>[Zoom Speed] to one of three constant speeds (3 is the fastest, 1 the slowest). When

[Zoom Speed] is set to [ Variable], the zoom speed will be faster in

record pause mode than when actually recording, except when pre- recording (A98) is activated.

Quick Start

When you close the LCD panel with the camcorder on, the camcorder enters the standby mode. In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about 1/3 the power used when recording, saving energy when you are using a battery pack. Additionally, when you open the LCD panel, the camcorder is ready to start recording in approximately

1 second*, allowing you to record the subject right away.

* The actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditions.

Operating modes:

AUTO Mode Š 51