Basic Operation of the Camcorder
OperatingModes
Recording
The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video and photos:
Smart AUTO (_)
mode for beginners or if you just prefer not to
bother with detailed camcorder
settings, and flexible recording (
)
mode, which lets you change the camcorder's
settings to your prefer-
ence. Press the _
button to switch the camcorder
to _
mode
and press the button again to switch back to
mode. In either
mode, you can record movies by pressing
(START/STOP
or
take photos
by pressing #HOTOI.
u_"
Easyrecordingof moviesand photos.
Recording of moviesand photoswhileenjoyingfull
r_b
accessto the menusandadvanced functions.
* The mode icon displayedwill change according to the optimal mode selected by
the Smart AUTOfunction.
• Only the following bu_ons/functiens
are available in this mode.
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