Basic operation of the camcorder

TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF

LCD screen

Power() button

1.Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder.

•Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open the LCD screen.

2.To turn off the camcorder, press the Power ( ) button for about one second.

• The camcorder operates the self-diagnosis function when powered on. If a warning message appears, refer to ‘warning indicators and messages’ (pages 101~105) and take corrective actions.

•If you close the LCD screen when the power is on, the power saving mode activates. page 28

•The camcorder turns on automatically if connecting the AC power adaptor or inserting the battery to the camcorder with the LCD screen open.

When using this camcorder for the first time

When you use your camcorder for the first time or reset it, the time zone screen appears at start-up. Select your geographical location, and then set the date and time. page 31

If you do not set the date and time, the time zone screen appears every time you turn on the camcorder.

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