– 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. 15 to p. 25)
Camera recording lamp EASY POWER switch
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REC START/STOP
3 Slide the POWER switch until the
Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button.
4 Press EASY.
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Recording a movie 
During Easy Handycam operation, you can record movies on a tape only. To record movies on a “Memory Stick Duo,” see page 27 (MPEG MOVIE EX).
1 Set the LENS COVER switch to OPEN.
2 Open the LCD panel.
To turn the power off
1Slide the POWER switch up to the OFF (CHG) position.
2Set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE.
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, the following buttons are not available.
–LCD BACKLIGHT (p. 21)
–BACK LIGHT (p. 37)
•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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