Preparing the Accessories
Basic Operation of the Camcorder
Power Switch
Fasten the grip belt.
Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the Start/Stop button with your thumb.
TO ATTACH A SHOULDER STRAP
Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap.
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 indicator on) and playback (PLAY indicator on).
20 • Preparations