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When the camcorder is turned on, the self-diagnosis function operates and a message may appear. In this case, refer to "Warning indicators and messages" (on pages 72, 73) and take corrective action. • • basic operation of the camcorder 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. TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF You can turn the power on or off by pressing the Power ( ) button. SETTING THE OPERATING MODES You can switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press the Play ( ) button: Record mode .. Play mode When using this camcorder for the first time When you use your camcorder for the first time or reset it, the date and time set screen appears as the start-up display. Set the date and time. page 23 If you do not set the date and time, the date and time set screen appears every time you turn on the camcorder. Mode Functions Record mode To record videos or photos. Play mode To play videos or photos, or edit them. 20 Power ( ) button Play ( ) button USING THE SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE) The Shortcut menu (OK guide) represents the most frequently accessed functions according to the selected mode. Pressing the OK button displays a shortcut menu of frequently used functions on the LCD screen. For example: Setting Display mode in the Record mode using the Shortcut menu (OK guide) 1. Press the OK button in STBY mode. • The Shortcut menu appears. 2. Press the button to select the Display mode. • The Display mode ( ) icon is highlighted. 3. Each time you press the button, the following on-screen information display modes appear: simple display full display display off • Select the desired mode, then press the OK button to confirm your selection. • Press the OK button to exit the shortcut menu. ........................................................................................................................ The above is an example of how to set the Display mode in the recording mode. While many functions operate similarly, the setting process may vary, depending on the function. basic operation of the camcorder USING THE ////OK BUTTON Play mode Menu selectionVideo play mode: Single view Photo play mode: Single view • • • Access the shortcut menu Playback / Pause • • Access the shortcut menu Playback / Playback zoom (x2.0 - x5.0) • • Confirms selection lncreases the volume -Moves the cursor up Decreases the volume -Moves the cursor down Search playback RPS (Reverse Playback Search) rate: x2 x4 x8 x16 x32 Previous skip playback Frame-by-frame playback • • • Previous image Moves to the previous menu Quick View You can view the most recently recorded video or photo right after you’ve recorded. Search playback FPS (Forward Playback Search) rate: x2 x4 x8 x16 x32 Next skip playback Frame-by-frame playback Forward slow motion playback rate: x1/2 x1/4 x1/8 • • • • Next image Moves to the next menu Button Record mode OK Access the shortcut menu Confirm selection Exit the shortcut menu () - () - () Display Each time you press the button, the following on-screen information display modes appear: simple display full display display off () first time settings TURNING THE POWER ON AND SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Set the date and time of your local area when you turn on the camcorder for the first time. If you do not set date and time, the date and time screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder. 1. Press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder. • When you turn on your camcorder for the first time, the Date/Time Set screen appears. 2. Set each date or time value by pressing the /• buttons. Press the OK button after you set each date or time value. The cursor moves to the next value. 3. After you press the OK button after setting minute the camcorder exits the Time and Date screen. .......................... JAN01 Day Month Year Hr Min 00 002010 ............ The year can be set up to 2039. Built-in rechargeable battery • Your camcorder includes a built-in rechargeable battery that retains the date and time settings even after the power is turned off. • If the battery is depleted, the current date/time values are reset to the default values. You need to recharge the built-in rechargeable battery (see below), and then re-set the current date and time. Charging the built-in rechargeable battery • The built-in battery is always recharged while your camcorder is connected to the AC power or while the battery is inserted. • If the camcorder is not in use for about 2 weeks without connecting to the AC power or inserting the battery, the built-in battery fully discharges. If this occurs, charge the built-in battery by connecting to the supplied AC adaptor for 24 hours. first time settings SELECTING THE OSD LANGUAGE You can select the language in which the camcorder displays the menu screen and the messages. 1. Press the MENU button. • The menu screen appears. 2. Press the / button t...
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