Step 3: Turning the power on

You need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the desired power mode to record or play.

When using this camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 22).

LENS COVER switch

POWER switch

1 Set the LENS COVER switch to OPEN.

2 While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down.

The power turns on.

To enter the recording or playing mode, slide the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp for the desired power mode lights up.

•CAMERA-TAPE mode: To record on a tape.

•CAMERA-MEMORY mode: To record on a “Memory Stick Duo.”

•PLAY/EDIT mode: To play or edit pictures on a tape or “Memory Stick Duo.”

To turn off the power

Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). Set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE.

20Getting started