Basic operation of the camcorder

TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF

1.Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder.

Set the lens cover open/close switch to open ( ).

2.To turn off the camcorder, press the Power ( ) button.

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 103~105) 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 time zone screen appears at start-up.

Select your geographical location, and then set the date and time.

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

SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE

If you need to use camcorder for the extended time, the following functions enable you to prevent unnecessary energy consumption.

Auto Power Off Function

• To save battery power, you

can set the "Auto Power

After  minutes

Off" function, which turns off

 

the camcorder if there is no

 

operation for 5 minutes.

 

• To disable this option, change

 

the "Auto Power Off" setting

 

to "Off." page 89

 

• The power saving mode does not work in the following situations: - When the camcorder has a cable connection. (USB or AV)

- While recording, playing back, or the slideshow is being operated.

The camcorder consumes less battery power in the power saving mode (about 50% less power than in the standby mode). However, if you plan to use the camcorder for the maximum length of time, we

recommend you turn off the camcorder by pressing the Power ( ) button when not using it.

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Samsung SMX-F500BN/SMX-F500RN/SMX-F500SN/SMX-F500UN Basic operation of the camcorder, Turning Your Camcorder ON/OFF

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