basic operation of the camcorder

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.

Play ( )

Power ( ) button

button

TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF

You can turn the power on or off by pressing the Power ( ) button.

SETTING THE OPERATING MODES

You can switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press the Play () button: Record mode Play mode

ModeFunctions

Record mode To record videos or photos.

Play mode

To play videos or photos, or edit them.

• This camcorder provides one record mode for both video and photo recordings. You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to switch modes.

•When the camcorder is turned on, the self-diagnosis function operates and a message may appear. In this case, refer to "Warning indicators and messages" (on pages 71, 72) and take corrective action.

When using this camcorder for the first time

When you use your camcorder for the first time or reset it, the date and time set screen appears as the start-up display. Set the date and time. page 23

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

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