25
E
Mastering
the Basics
Using the LCD Screen
Slide the LCD panel OPEN button and
open the panel by pulling it away from
the camcorder. This automatically
switches the LCD screen on and the
viewfinder off. To close the LCD
panel, press the upper right corner until
it clicks securely closed. When you
close the LCD panel, the LCD screen
automatically switches off and the
viewfinder switches back on.
Opening and closing the LCD screen
You can choose the angle of the screen
that suits you best by opening and
rotating the screen, also you can rotate
the LCD screen so that faces in the
direction of the lens (
27).
Changing the angle of the LCD screen
You can also push the panel flat
against the camcorder until it is flush
with the side, with the screen facing
outwards.
90
°
180
°
90
°
Notes:
• Avoid touching the LCD screen when moving the LCD panel.
• Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD panel or the viewfinder.
• Make sure you open the LCD panel at 90°, before attempting to rotate it.
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