Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder

To record, slide the POWER switch to turn

• After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK

on the respective lamp.

SET], p.28), the next time you turn on the power

When using it for the first time, the [CLOCK

of your camcorder, the current date and time will

SET] screen appears (p.28).

be displayed on the LCD screen for a few seconds.

 

 

 

POWER switch

Lens cap

1 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap.

2 Turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the green button in the center.

When you record, switch the power mode by sliding the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up.

Green button

(Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images

3 Hold your camcorder correctly.

4 Ensure a good grip, then fasten the belt.

To turn off the power

Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

At the time of purchase, the power will be set to turn off automaticallyif you leaveyour camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p.84).

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