– Easy Handycam
With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are set to automatic mode, only basic functions become available, and screen font size increases for easy viewing. Even first time users can enjoy easy recording. Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 13 - p. 22)
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3 Slide the POWER switch until the
Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button.
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5 Press REC START/STOP.
Recording starts. [REC] appears on the LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp lights up. Press REC START/STOP again to stop recording.
Recording a movie 
During Easy Handycam operation, you can record movies on a tape only. To record movies on a “Memory Stick,” see page 24 (MPEG MOVIE EX).
1 Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap string down and attach it to the grip belt.
2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
To turn the power off
Slide the POWER switch up to the (CHG) OFF position.
To cancel Easy Handycam operation
Press EASY again.
bNotes
•You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off during:
–Recording
–USB Streaming
•During Easy Handycam operation, BACK LIGHT (p. 35) is not available.
•During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of the functions that are not displayed on the screen return to their defaults. Previously made settings are restored when you cancel Easy Handycam operation.
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