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

To record or play back, slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp.

When using it for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 20).

POWER switch

1Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap string down and attach it to the grip belt.

Lamps that light up CAMERA-TAPE: To record on a tape. CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on a “Memory Stick Duo.” PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures.

•When you slide the POWER switch from OFF (CHG) to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY, the current date and time will be displayed on the LCD screen for about 5 seconds.

3 Hold the camcorder correctly.

2Slide the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of the arrow to turn on the respective lamp.

If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it down while pressing the green button.

4Ensure a good grip, then fasten the grip belt.

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