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Card Recording

It is possible to take a still picture in the same way as you do with a standard camera and record that image on the SmartMedia card (commercially available).

Media Selection switch

STILL button

Power Zoom control

Power switch

1 Insert a SmartMedia card into the camcorder.

2 Remove the lens cap, and lift up the viewfinder.

3 Set the Media Selection switch to CARD.

6 Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame the subject as you desire.

7 Press the STILL button to begin recording.

• The S indicator flashes red while data is being recorded on the

SmartMedia card, and

returns to white when recording completes.

AU TO	CARD
1 0	9 0

Notes:

•Recording under insufficient lighting may result in blurred images. It is recommended that you use a tripod to record insufficiently illuminated subjects.

•Recording under the light of a fluorescent, mercury, or sodium lamp may cause flickering in the image and, depending on the timing of the shot, may result in changes to color hue in the image.

Caution:

•Do not turn the power off while the S indicator is flashing in step 6.

4 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA.

•The picture from the lens is now displayed in the viewfinder.

Number of shots taken

1 0 9 0

Number of shots remaining

Lock button

FeaturesSmartMedia Card

5 Perform steps in “Selecting a still
recording effect” to select the desired
still recording effect (see page 40).	74