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basic operation of the camcorder
TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF
This chapter introduces you to the basic operation procedures of this camcorder, such
as turning the power on/off, switching modes, and setting on-screen indicators.
1.
Open the LCD screen to turn on the
camcorder.
• Your camcorder turns on automatically
when you open the LCD screen.
2.
To turn off the camcorder, press the Power
(
) button for about one second.
• Closing the LCD screen will not turn off the
camcorder.
• Set the date and time when using your
camcorder for the first time. page 35
• The camcorder operates the self-diagnosis function when powered on. If a warning
message appears, refer to 'warning indicators and messages' (pages 136
and take corrective action.
• If you close the LCD screen when the power is on, the power saving mode activates.
When using this camcorder for the first time
• When you use your camcorder for the first time or reset it, the time zone screen
appears for the startup display. Select your geographical location and set the date
and time.page 95
If you do not set the date and time, the time zone screen appears every time you
turn on the camcorder.
LCD screen
Power(
) button
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