BASIC HD CAMCORDER OPERATION

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

Turning the HD camcorder on and off

You can turn the camcorder on or off by sliding the POWER switch downward.

Set the date and time when using your HD camcorder for the first time. page 25

When you use your HD camcorder for the first time or you reset it, you will see the “Date/Time Set” menu for the startup display. If you do not set the date and time, the date and time setting screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder.

Setting the operating modes

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

Movie mode ( ) Photo mode ( ) Play mode ( ) Movie mode ( )

Each time the operational mode changes, the respective mode indicator lights up.

-Movie mode ( ): To record movie images. page 31

-Photo mode ( ): To record photo images. page 33

-Play mode ( ): To play movie or photo images, or edit them. page 38

When the HD 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 96-99) and take corrective action.

Movie mode is set by default with the power on.

System Reset

If the HD camcorder does not operate normally, perform “System Reset”: The HD camcorder may recover to normal. “System Reset” will reset all settings to factory defaults. The date and time will also be reset: Set the date and time again before using the HD camcorder.

1.Turn the HD camcorder off.

Remove the battery pack or AC adaptor.

2.Use a fine tipped pen to hold down the RESET button.

All settings will be reset.

Do not press the RESET button with undue force.

Mode indicator

POWER switch

MODE button

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Samsung VP-HMX10ED Basic HD Camcorder Operation, Turning the HD camcorder on and off, Setting the operating modes

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