Basic Operation Of The Camcorder; Turning Your Camcorder On/Off - Samsung HMX-H400BP User Manual

Basic operation of the camcorder

TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF

LCD screen
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 (
about one second.
Power( ) button
) button for
• The camcorder operates the self-diagnosis function when powered
on. If a warning message appears, refer to 'warning indicators and
messages' (pages 103~107) and take corrective actions.
• If you close the LCD screen when the power is on, the power saving
mode activates. page 28
• The camcorder turns on automatically if connecting the AC power
adaptor or inserting the battery to the camcorder with the LCD
screen open.
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 at start-up. Select your geographical location,
and then set the date and time.
If you do not set the date and time, the time zone screen appears
every time you turn on the camcorder.
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