•You can record still images during recording

standby in the same way as when the (Still) lamp is turned on. You can also record with the flash.

Recording still images on a “Memory Stick Duo”

You can change the recording media of still images to a “Memory Stick Duo.” In the default setting, still images are recorded on the hard disk of the camcorder. You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo” marked with or (p. 99).

Access lamp (“Memory Stick Duo”)

Open the LCD panel. Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it clicks.

To change the recording media of still images1On the recording screen, touch (OPTION) t tab t [STILL MEDIA].2Select the media in which you want to

save still images, then touch . Your camcorder returns to recording standby mode. If you select [MEMORY STICK], appears on the screen.

To eject a “Memory Stick Duo”Open the LCD panel, then lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo” in once.

bNotes

•When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged.

•If you insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick Duo,” the Memory Stick Duo slot, or image data may be damaged.

zTips

•The number of recordable images varies depending on the image quality or the image size. For details, see page 68.

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Recording in dark places (NightShot)Infrared portSet the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON ( appears).

bNotes

•The NightShot and Super NightShot functions use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects.

•Remove the conversion lens (optional).

•Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 78) when it is hard to focus automatically.

•Do not use the NightShot and Super NightShot functions in bright places. This may cause a malfunction.

Recording/Playback

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