User's Manual

7
quick start guide
This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. See the
reference pages for more information.
You can record videos in H.264 format!
You can record videos in H.264 format that is convenient to email and share with your friends and
family. You can also take photos with your camcorder.
STEP1: Get ready
1. Insert a memory card.
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You can use commercially available SDHC (SD
High Capacity) or SD memory cards with this
camcorder.
Set the appropriate storage media.
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(HMX-S15/S16 only)
2. Attach the battery to the camcorder.
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Align the battery with the indicator (
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battery compartment, push the battery toward
the arrow direction.
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STEP2: Record with your camcorder
Zoom button
Recording start/stop button
LCD screen
Your camcorder turns on when you open the LCD screen.
MODE button
PHOTO button
Mode indicator
Zoom lever
Recording start/stop button