Samsung HMX-U20RN, HMX-U20SN, HMX-U20BN Turning Your Camcorder ON/OFF, Setting the Operating Modes

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.

Power ( ) button

Play ( ) 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

Mode	Functions
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 72, 73) 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 startup 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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