indicates that a function is available in the

operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is not available. The operating mode icons are divided into three groups: the first three icons represent the camera mode, the second three icons represent the recording standard, and the last two represent playback modes. For a detailed explanation refer to Operating Modes (A31).

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:

*

* For movies only.

1 Press .

2 Activate the self timer.

[ Other Settings] >r>[Self Timer] > [iOn <] >[X]

•< will appear on the screen.

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

Movies: In record pause mode, press Y.

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

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

For example Y.

The >arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus, refer to Using the Menus (A28). For a concise summary of all available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (A182).

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