Connection to a computer or PictBridge compliant printer will not work when the memory card contains more than 1800 images. For best performance, we recommend not recording more than 100 images on the memory card when you plan to connect the camcorder to a computer or printer.
When you are using a Macintosh computer, you may not be able to download image with ImageBrowser or with OS standard software when the memory card contains more than 1000 images. In such case, use a card reader for downloading the images.
When the 
and the focusing frame turn green, it may take up to 2* seconds until focus is adjusted and the still image can be recorded to the memory card.
* Up to 4 seconds in the 
Night recording program.
If the subject is not suitable for autofocus, the focusing frame turns yellow and locks the focus. Adjust the focus manually with the joystick.
When powered by a battery pack, the camcorder shuts off to save power if left without any operation for 5 minutes. Approximately 30 seconds before the
camcorder shuts off the message “ 
AUTO POWER OFF” will appear. To
continue recording, turn the 
switch to 
and then back to CAMERA.
Recording a Still Image on a Memory Card While Recording Movies on a Tape
When you are recording a movie on a tape, you can record the same picture as a still image on the memory card. Select the image quality from normal or fine.
MENU
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STILL IMG REC OFF
1.Open the FUNC. menu and select ( 
) the still image recording icon.
2.Select a setting option other than [ 
STILL IMG REC OFF] and close the menu.
3.While you are recording a movie, press the PHOTO button.
The size of the still image will be S 640 x 480.
The quality of the still image is slightly lower than a still image recorded in
mode.
The still image cannot be recorded on the memory card if a digital effect is activated or while recording in widescreen mode.
“ 
” appears when you press the PHOTO button when the still image recording is set to [ 
STILL IMG REC OFF].
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