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Table of contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................................3
Read this first........................................................................................6
Learning more about the camcorder (“Handycam” User Guide).................9
Parts and controls.................................................................................13

Getting started

Supplied Items....................................................................................18
Charging the battery pack......................................................................19
Charging the battery using your computer........................................20
Charging the battery pack abroad...................................................22
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time.....................................23
Changing the language setting.......................................................23
Preparing the recording media................................................................25
Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/
PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V)...............................................25
Inserting a memory card...............................................................25
Recording/Playback
Recording...........................................................................................27
Recording movies.......................................................................27
Shooting photos.........................................................................27
Zooming...................................................................................30
Playback............................................................................................32
Playing movies and photos from a map (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/
PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V)...............................................................33
Operating buttons while playing.....................................................35

Advanced operations

Recording people clearly........................................................................37
Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority)............................37
Recording voices clearly (Closer Voice)..............................................37
Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter)...................................38
Recording movies in various situations......................................................38
Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation
(Intelligent Auto).........................................................................38
Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/
PJ580V)....................................................................................39