indicates that a function is available in the

operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is not available. The operating modes are divided into the following three groups. For a detailed explanation, refer to Operating Modes (A39).

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

Movie format

Shooting mode

Playback mode

Self Timer

Operating modes:

* SCN

* For movies only.

>[ Other Settings] >p>[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.

Photos: In record pause mode, touch [PHOTO].

•The camcorder will record the photo 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 (A35). For a concise summary of all available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (A144).

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