27VQT1M21
Rotate the mode dial to motion picture recording/playback, still picture
recording/playback or power OFF.
Quick starts
Quick starts are available when the mode is set to [ ] and [ ].
When [QUICK START] is [ON], the unit responds as follows to LCD monitor
operations:
LCD monitor
operation Unit response Status
indicator
When opened Shooting can start in approx. 0.6 second. Lit red
When closed The unit goes on quick start standby .Flashing green
The unit consumes about half as much power as when recording is stopped.

Setting [QUICK START] Make settings from the

menus. (P.28)
→[SETUP]→[QUICK
START]→[ON]
(To turn OFF, select [OFF].)
• [QUICK START] is [ON] at the time of purchase.
● The quick start standby is canceled and power shuts OFF (status indicator
out) in the following situations.
• When quick start standby mode continues for more than about 5 minutes
• When the mode dial is rotated
● When white balance is set to [ ], quick starts require more time if the light
source differs from that prior to quick starting, because automatic adjustments
are performed. (However, automatic adjustments are not performed when
using the MagicPix function.)
● Starting may require more time than usual if the unit is impacted.
● Zoom magnification becomes 1x after quick starts.
● If [POWER SAVE] (P.84) is set to [5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically
goes on quick start standby, close and reopen the LCD monitor.