Quick start guide ...........................................05
You can record videos in H.264 format! .......................................05
Getting to know the camcorder ......................09
What's included with your camcorder ..........................................09
Location of controls .....................................................................10
Identifying the screen displays .....................................................12
Attaching the strap ......................................................................17
Adjusting the LCD screen ............................................................17
Using the battery .........................................................................18
Charging the battery ....................................................................19
Checking the battery state ...........................................................20
Basic operation of the camcorder ...................23
Turning your camcorder on/off ....................................................23
Switching to the power saving mode ...........................................23
Setting the operation modes ........................................................24
Using the display( ) button ......................................................24
Using the back light button ..........................................................25
Using the Continuous Recording function ....................................25
Shortcut menu (OK guide) ...........................................................26
Using the Smart BGM Function ...................................................26
Shortcut function using the control buttons .................................27
Setting the time zone and date/time for the first time ...................28
Selecting the languages ...............................................................29
About the storage media ................................30
Selecting the storage media (SMX-F53/F54 only) .........................30
Inserting and ejecting a memory card (not supplied) ....................31
Selecting a suitable memory card (not supplied) ..........................32
Recordable time and capacity .....................................................34
Basic recording .............................................35
Recording videos .........................................................................35
Recording photos ........................................................................36
Quick view function in the record mode .......................................37
Recording with ease for beginners (SMART AUTO) ......................38
Zooming ......................................................................................39
Basic playback ..............................................40
Changing the playback mode ......................................................40
Playing videos .............................................................................41
Viewing photos ............................................................................43
Recording options .........................................44
Changing the menu settings ........................................................44
Menu items..................................................................................45
iSCENE .......................................................................................46
Video Resolution ..........................................................................47
Photo Resolution .........................................................................48
16:9 Wide ....................................................................................48
White Balance .............................................................................49
Aperture ......................................................................................51
Shutter Speed .............................................................................52
EV (Exposure Value) ....................................................................54
C.Nite ..........................................................................................55
Focus ..........................................................................................56
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