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SNAP MODE
FULL
MULT I–
4
MULT I–
9
PIN–UP
FRAME
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D.S.C. RECORDING

Basic Shooting (Snapshot)

You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for
taking snapshots.
NOTE:
You should already have performed the procedures listed
below. If not, do so before continuing.
Power (
pg. 8)
Grip Adjustment (
pg. 10)
Viewfinder Adjustment (
pg. 10)
Loading A Memory Card (
pg. 14)
Picture Quality/Image Size Mode Setting (
pg. 15)

SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

1
Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “ ”, then set the
Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock
Button located on the switch. Open the LCD
monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.
2
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
3
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select CAMERA,
then press it. The CAMERA Menu appears.
4
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select SNAP MODE,
then press it.
5
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired
Snapshot mode, then press it. Rotate the MENU
Wheel to select RETURN and press it twice. The
Menu Screen closes.

SNAPSHOT RECORDING

1
Press SNAPSHOT. appears while the snapshot
is being taken.
The image is stored in the memory card.
Regardless of the Power Switch position (“ ” or
“ ”), Snapshot recording takes place using the
selected Snapshot mode.
To use the flash, pg. 54.
Power Switch
SNAPSHOT Button
Lock Button
VIDEO/DSC
Switch
FINE
10/100
VGA
Number of shots taken
Displays the number of images that have already been shot.
Total number of shots
Displays the approximate total number of shots that can be stored, including
those already taken. The number increases or decreases depending on the shots
stored, the Picture Quality/Image Size mode, etc.
Picture Quality mode
Displays the Picture Quality mode of the stored image. There are 2 modes
available: FINE and STD (Standard) ( pg. 15).
Display
Shooting icon
Appears and blinks during shooting.
Card icon
Appears during shooting and blinks when a memory card is not loaded.
Display
CAMERA Menu
Image Size mode
Displays the Image Size mode of the stored
image. There are 2 modes available: XGA and
VGA ( pg. 15).