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Basic functions
1 Press the [Home ( )] button touch Smart Auto.
Smart Auto Manual Art Film
Art Time
Lapse Vertical HD
Recording Album
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2 Align your subject in the frame.
• The camcorder automatically detects the scene (Landscape,
etc.) and adjusts the camcorder settings accordingly.
• The appropriate scene icon appears on the LCD screen.
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3 To record the video or photo, press the [Recording start/

stop] button.

Icon Description
Appears when the camcorder fails to recognise the recording
situations.
SMARTSMART
Appears when recording at night. (Night)
SMARTSMART
Appears when recording images of landscapes with backlighting.
(Backlight)
SMARTSMART
Appears when recording people. (Portrait)
SMARTSMART
Appears when recording a very bright scene. (White)
SMARTSMART
Appears when recording an outdoor scene. (Landscape)
SMARTSMART
Appears when recording images using close-up. (Macro)
SMARTSMART
Appears when recording images of clear skies. (Blue sky)
SMARTSMART
Appears when recording images of forested areas. (Natural green)
SMARTSMART
Appears when recording images of sunsets. (Sunset)
• Most settings are automatically adjusted in the Smart Auto mode.
To set or adjust functions on your own, select Manual on the Home
screen.
• The camcorder may not select the correct scene depending on
shooting conditions, such as camcorder shake, lighting, and
distance to the subject.
• The camcorder may not detect the portrait mode depending on the
orientation or the brightness of faces.
Recording with ease for beginners (SMART AUTO)
User-friendly SMART AUTO optimises your camcorder to the recording conditions automatically, providing beginners with the best performance.