basic operation of the camcorder

TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF

This chapter introduces you to the basic operation procedures of this camcorder, such as turning the power on/off, switching modes, and setting on-screen indicators.

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.•Closing the LCD screen will not turn off the camcorder.

•Set the date and time when using your camcorder for the first time. page 35

CMOS

LCD screen

Power( ) button

•The camcorder operates the self-diagnosis function when powered on. If a warning message appears, refer to ‘warning indicators and messages’ (pages 136~139) and take corrective action.

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

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 for the startup display. Select your geographical location and set the date and time.page 95

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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