SWFCH NG TO THE POWER SAVING MODE
Ifyou need to use the cameorder for an extended time, the following functions enable you to
prevent unnecessary energy consumption.
In STBY mode:
• The camcorder switches to "Quick On STBY" mode when you dose the LCD screen.
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In PLayback mode (Includes the thumbnail view mode):
• The camcorder switches to the sleep mode when you close the LCD screen, and then, if idle
for more than 20 minutes, the camcorder turns off.
However, if you set Auto Power Off to 5 Min, the camcorder turns off in 5 minutes.
• Ifyou open the LCD screen or connect acable to the camcorder when the camcorder is in
sleep mode, the camcorder exits sleep mode and returns to the lastactive operation.
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,, The power saving mode does notwork in the fo,owing situations:
When thecamcorder has acabb connection. (USB, Component/AV, orHDMI)
While recording, playing back, or running aslideshow.
When the LCD screen is opened.
• The camcorder consumes battery power in the power saving mode (about 50% of the power
consumed in thestandby mode) However, if you plan touse the camcorder for the maximum
length of time without recharging, we recommend you turn off the camcorder by pressing the
power ({ _ }) button when not using it.