Manual

Thischapterintroducesyoutothebasicoperationproceduresofthiscamcorder,suchas

turningthepoweron/off,switchingmodes,andsettingon-screenindicators.

TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF

1. Open the LCD screen and press the Power (O) button

to turn on the camcorder.

• Set the lens cover open/close switch to open (€).

2. To turn off the camcorder, press the Power (O) button.

LCD screen

Power(O) button

The camcorder operates the self-diagnosis function when powered on. If a warning message appears,

refer to 'warning indicators and messages' ("-pages 104-_106) and take corrective action.

SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE

If you need to use camcorder for the extended time, the following functions enable you to

prevent unnecessary energy consumption.

Auto Power Off Function

• To save battery power, you can set

me "Auto Power Off" function.

wn_cn turns off the camcorder "

[nere is no operation for 5 minutes.

• To disable this option, cnange tne

"Auto Power Off" setting to "Off."

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After 5 minuters

• The power saving mode does not work in the following situations:

When the camcorder has a cable connection. (USB or AV)

While recording, playback, or the slideehow is being operated.

• The camcorder consumes the less battery power in the power saving mode (about 50% of the

power consumption in the standby mode) However, if you plan to use the camcorder for the

maximum length of time period, it is recommended to turn off the camcorder by pressing the

Power (d)) button when not using it.