Camcorder User Manual

Quick Start Basics

You can select one of two auto recording modes (Auto or Premium Auto) according to

your digital imaging needs.

1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the camera.

The camera will enter the REC mode.

• If the camera is in the PLAY mode, press [r] (REC).

• You also can configure the camera to turn on when you press [r] (REC) or

[p] (PLAY) (page 109).

2. Press [SET].

3. Use [8] and [2] to select the bottom Control Panel option (BS) and

then press [SET].

This will display a menu of BEST SHOT scenes.

4. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select “Auto” or “Premium Auto”, and

then press [SET].

This enters the selected auto recording mode.

To shoot a snapshot

Selecting an Auto Recording Mode

Auto

This is the standard Auto recording mode.

• It provides faster operation than Premium Auto recording.

Premium Auto

With Premium Auto recording, the camera automatically

determines whether you are shooting a subject or scenery,

and other conditions. Premium Auto recording delivers higher

image quality than standard Auto recording.

• Premium Auto recording takes longer to process image data

after it is shot than Auto recording.

• It also requires more power (and runs down the battery

quicker) than Auto.

Auto recording mode icon

Remaining Snapshot Memory

Capacity (page 132)

Monitor screen

Shutter button

[r] (REC)

[SET]

[8] [2] [4] [6]

[ON/OFF] (Power)

[p] (PLAY)