indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is not available. For a detailed explanation refer to Operating Modes (030).

Brackets [ ]are used to refer to control buttons and menu options you will touch on the screen and to other onscreen messages and displays.

Self Timer

Operating modes:

[FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 88 [Self Timer] 8 [AOn n] 8 [a]

nappears.

Repeat, selecting [BOff], to turn off the self timer.

For movies: In record pause mode, press g.

The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. The countdown appears on the screen.

For photos: Press j, first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully.

The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown. The countdown appears on the screen.

NOTES

Once the countdown has begun, any of the following actions will cancel the self timer.

-Pressing g(when recording movies) or jfully (when recording photos).

-Turning off the camcorder.

-Changing the camcorder’s operating mode.

The names of physical buttons and switches on the camcorder are indicated within a “button” frame.

For example z.

The 8arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus, refer to Using the Menus (032). For a concise summary of all available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0132).

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