Contents

 

GETTING STARTED

 

Accessories

6

How to Use the Everio Dock

6

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

7

Attaching the Core Filter

7

Preparing the Remote Control

7

Index

8

Indications on LCD Monitor

10

Necessary Settings before Use

12

Charging the Battery Pack

12

Language Setting

13

Date/Time Setting

13

Other Settings

14

Grip Adjustment

14

Lens Cover

14

Checking the Remaining Battery Power

14

Tripod Mounting

14

When Using an SD Card

15

RECORDING

 

Recording Files

16

Video Recording

16

Still Image Recording

17

Zooming

18

LED Light

18

Flash

18

Registering Files to Events

19

Checking the Remaining Space on the

 

Recording Media

19

Manual Recording

20

To Change to Manual Recording Mode

20

Program AE

20

Nightscope

21

Backlight Compensation

21

Spot Exposure Control

21

Manual Setting in Function Menu

22

PLAYBACK

 

Playing Back Files

24

Video Playback

24

Still Image Playback

25

File Search Function

26

To Play Back Demonstration Files

27

Playback with Special Effects

28

Watching Images on TV

29

EDITING/PRINTING

 

Managing Files

30

Deleting/Protecting Files

30

Viewing File Information

32

Changing the Event Registration of Video

 

Files after Recording

32

Partial Delete (EDITED COPY)

33

Playlists

34

Creating Playlists

34

Playing Back Playlists

35

Other Operations of Playlists

36

Print Setting

37

DPOF Print Setting

37

Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer

38

COPYING

 

Copying Files

40

Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files from the

 

Camera (DVD Creation Function)

40

Using a VCR/DVD Recorder to Dub Files from

the Camera

44

Copying/Moving Still Image Files

45

MENU SETTINGS

 

Changing the Menu Settings

46

FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Troubleshooting

51

Warning Indications

54

Cleaning

55

Specifications

55

Cautions

58

Terms

60

ENGLISH

5

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