Mode indicator
POWER switch MODE button

preparation

BASIC OPERATION OF YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER

This section explains the basic techniques of recording movie or photo images and also basic settings on your memory camcorder.

Set the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using POWER switch and MODE button.

Turning memory camcorder on or off

You can turn the power on or off by sliding the POWER switch down.

Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to toggle the power on or off.

Setting the operating modes

You can switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press the MODE button.

- Movie Record mode ( ) Photo Record mode ( ) Play mode ( )

To switch between video and photo thumbnails in the Video/Photo Play mode,press the MENU button and use the control button to select “Play Mode”->”Video”or”Photo”.Setting the Play Mode menu is available in thumbnail view only.

Movie Record mode (

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Photo Record mode (

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Movie Play mode (

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Photo Play mode (

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To record movie images.

To record photo images.

To play movie images.

To play photo images.

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When the memory 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 106-108) and take corrective action.

Movie Record is set by default with the power on.

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Samsung SMX-F30BP/AAW, SMX-F340BP/EDC manual Basic Operation of Your Memory Camcorder, Turning memory camcorder on or off

SMX-F33SP/COL, SMX-F30BP/COL, SMX-F33RP/EDC, SMX-F30BP/HAC, SMX-F30LP/HAC specifications

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