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. 16).

POWER switch

1Slide 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.

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.

2 Hold the camcorder correctly.

3Ensure a good grip, then fasten the grip belt.

To turn off the power

Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG).

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