Quick start guide

This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. See the reference pages for more information.

You can record videos in H.264 format!

You can record videos in H.264 format that is convenient to email and share with your friends and family.

You can also take photos with your camcorder.

STEP 1: Get ready

3 Insert a memory card. page 31

 

You can use commercially available SDHC (SD High

1 Insert the battery into the battery slot. page 18

Capacity) or SD memory cards with this camcorder.

Insert the battery into the battery slot until it softly clicks.

Set the appropriate storage media. page 30 (SMX-F53/F54

only)

 

2 Charge the battery fully.

The battery is fully charged when the CHG (charging) indicator turns green. Page 20

STEP 2: Record with your camcorder

Zoom lever

PHOTO button

MODE button

Recording start/stop button MODE indicator

Power ( ) button

Recording start/stop button

LCD screen