Camcorder User Manual
Table Of Contents
- key features of your memory camcorder
- before reading this user manual
- Important information on use
- safety information
- contents
- quick start guide
- getting to know the camcorder
- preparation
- USING THE HAND STRAP
- ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN
- BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING
- CONNECTING A POWER SOURCE
- CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE
- BASIC OPERATION OF YOUR CAMCORDER
- SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE
- LCD SCREEN INDICATORS
- TURNING THE SCREEN INDICATORS ON/OFF
- SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE)
- INITIAL SETTING : TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME & OSD LANGUAGE
- about the storage media
- recording
- playback
- recording options
- playback options
- settings options
- using with a Windows computer
- connecting to other devices
- maintenance & additional information
- troubleshooting
- specifications
- Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE
BASIC OPERATION OF YOUR CAMCORDER
This section explains the basic techniques of recording videos or photos and also basic settings on your
camcorder. Set the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using Power
and Mode
buttons.
This camcorder provides one record mode for both video and photo recordings.
You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to switch modes.
One play mode is also provided for video and photo recordings.
When the camcorder is turned on, the self-diagnosis function operates and a message may appear.
In this case, refer to "Warning indicators and messages" (on pages 100-102) and take corrective
action.
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Turning the camcorder on or off
You can turn the power on or off by pressing the Power
button.
1. Open the LCD screen and press the Power
button to turn on the camcorder.
2. To turn off the camcorder, press the Power
button.
Setting the operating modes
You can switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press the Mode
button: Record mode
Play mode
Mode Functions
Record mode To record videos or photos.
Play mode To play videos or photos, or edit them.
When using this camcorder for the fi rst time
When you use your camcorder for the fi rst time or reset it, the time zone screen appears for the start-up
display. Select your geographical location and set the date and time.
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If you do not set the date and time, the time zone screen appears every time you turn on the camcorder.
Mode button
Power button
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