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To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch
Power lamp
Power Switch
Lock Button
When the Power Switch is set to “
”,
“ ” appears. When set to “ 
” or “ 
”, there is no indication.
When the Power Switch is set to “ 
” or
“
” and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”, the selected image size (“VGA” or “XGA”) is displayed. When set to “VIDEO”, there is no indication.
VGA
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Operation Mode
Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch.
Power Switch Position
(Manual):
Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode.
(Full Auto):
Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.
OFF:
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.
:
•Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.
•Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a computer.
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position
VIDEO:
Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If
“REC SELECT” is set to “
/
” in the DSC Menu Screen, still images are also recorded in the memory card.
MEMORY:
Allows you to record a still image or display a still image stored in the memory card.
