Preparations
Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap.
WHEN YOU MOUNT THE CAMCORDER ON A TRIPOD
Do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it may
melt (due to concentration of the light by the lens). Do
not use tripods with fastening screws longer
than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.). Doing so may damage 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
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