Save all your recorded image data

•To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media periodically. It is recommended that you save the image data on a disc such as DVD-R using your computer*. Also, you can save your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder*.

When the camcorder is connected to a computer

•Do not try to format the hard disk of the camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your camcorder may not operate correctly.

Note on disposal/transfer

•Even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT]* or formatting the hard disk of the camcorder, you may not delete data from the hard disk

completely. When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY]* to prevent the recovery of your data. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder.

About language setting

•The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 10).

About this manual

•The images of the LCD screen used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from the actual images of the LCD screen.

•In this Operating Guide, the hard disk of your camcorder and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are called “media.”

•The screenshots are from Windows Vista. The scenes may vary depending on the operating system of the computer.

*Refer also to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) and “PMB Guide.”

Table of Contents

 

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .........

2

Read this first ..................................

4

Getting Started

 

Step 1: Charging the battery pack

 

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8

Step 2: Turning the power on, and

 

setting the date and time .............

10

Changing the language setting

 

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10

Step 3: Selecting the media ..........

11

Recording/Playback

 

Recording .....................................

13

Playback .......................................

14

Playing the image on a TV ...........

15

Name and functions of each part

 

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16

Indicators displayed during recording/
playback ......................................

18

Performing various functions - “

 

HOME” and “ OPTION” ..........

20

Saving images ..............................

22

Deleting images ............................

23

Enjoying with a computer

 

Performing with a computer ..........

24

Installing and viewing “Handycam

Handbook” (PDF) ......................

24

Installing “Picture Motion Browser”

...................................................

24

Troubleshooting

 

Troubleshooting ............................

27

Additional Information

 

Precautions ...................................

30

Specifications ................................

32

US

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