Precautions when using the Sports Camcorder .................................................................................................................................................... 8

Notes Regarding COPYRIGHT .................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Notes Regarding Moisture Condensation ............................................................................................................................................................... 9

Notes Regarding the Sports Camcorder ................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Notes Regarding the Battery Pack ......................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Notes Regarding the Lens ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Notes Regarding the LCD Display .......................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Precautions Regarding Service .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Precautions Regarding Replacement Parts .......................................................................................................................................................... 11

Getting to Know Your Sports Camcorder

Features ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Accessories Supplied with the Sports Camcorder .............................................................................................................................................. 13

Location of Controls

Rear & Left View ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Side & Bottom View .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15

External Camera Module View (VP-X300L only) ................................................................................................................................................... 16

LCD Display ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

OSD (On Screen Display in Movie Record Mode/Movie Play Mode) ................................................................................................................ 17

OSD (On Screen Display in MP3 Mode) ............................................................................................................................................................ 18

OSD (On Screen Display in Voice Record Mode/Voice Play Mode) ................................................................................................................. 19

OSD (On Screen Display in File Browser Mode/System Settings Mode) ......................................................................................................... 20

How to Use the Battery Pack

Battery Pack Installation / Ejection ........................................................................................................................................................................ 21

Maintaining the Battery Pack .................................................................................................................................................................................. 22

Charging the Battery Pack ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

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