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Table of contents

Read this first........................................................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................................3
Learning more about the camcorder (“Handycam” User Guide)...............10
How to use this manual..........................................................................11
Differences in functions................................................................11
Parts and controls.................................................................................14

Getting started

Supplied Items....................................................................................17
Charging the battery pack......................................................................18
Charging the battery using your computer........................................19
Charging the battery pack abroad...................................................20
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time.....................................21
Changing the language setting.......................................................21
Preparing the recording media................................................................24
Selecting a recording medium........................................................24
Inserting a memory card...............................................................24
Recording/Playback
Recording...........................................................................................26
Recording movies.......................................................................26
Shooting photos.........................................................................27
Zooming...................................................................................29
Playback............................................................................................30

Advanced operations

Recording images with various settings.....................................................33
Selecting the image quality of movies (Recording mode)......................33
Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter)...................................33
Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation
(Intelligent Auto).........................................................................34
Selecting the recording format of movies..........................................34
Using the manual adjustment features.......................................................35
Recording information on your location (Models with GPS).............................36
Playing images on a TV..........................................................................36
Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound......................................................37
Using the built-in projector.....................................................................38