Quick Start Guide

Step 3: Date, Time and Language Settings

Setting the Date and Time

You will need to set the date and time of the

camcorder before you can start using it. When the

camcorder’s clock is not set, the [Date/Time] screen

will appear automatically with the month selected.

1Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camcorder.

• The POWER/CHG indicator will illuminate and the [Date/Time] screen will appear.

2 Touch a field you want to change (year, month, day, hours or minutes).

• You can also push the joystick (Þ) to move between the fields and then press the

joystick to make your selection.

3 Touch [Í] or [Î] to change the field as necessary.

• You can also push the joystick (Ý) to change the field.

4 Set the correct date and time by changing all the fields in the same way.

5 Touch [Y.M.D], [M.D,Y] or [D.M.Y] to select the date format you prefer.

• You can also push the joystick (Þ) to move between the fields and then press the

joystick to make your selection.

• In some screens, the date will be displayed in short form (numbers instead of month

names or only the day and month), but it will still follow the order you selected.

6 Touch [24H] to use 24-hour clock or leave it unselected to use 12-hour clock

(AM/PM).

• You can also push the joystick (Þ) to move between the fields and then press the

joystick to make your selection.

7 Touch [OK] to start the clock and close the setup screen.

• You can also push the joystick (Þ) to move between the fields and then press the

joystick to make your selection.

NOTES

• You can adjust the date and time later on with the [ System Setup] > [1] > [Date/

Time] setting.

• When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable

lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost. In

such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery (; 157) and set the time zone, date

and time again.