SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE
If you need to use the camcorder for an extended time, the following functions enable you to
prevent unnecessary energy consumption.
Quick On STBY Mode in the STBY mode
The camcorder switches to "
Quick On STBY
"
mode when you close the LCD screen.
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Sleep mode in the Play mode (includes the thumbnail index view)
The camcorder switches to the sleep mode when you close the LCD screen and then, if idle
for more than 20 minutes, the camcorder turns off. However, if “
Auto Power Off: 5 Min
” is
set, the camcorder turns off in 5 minutes.
If you open the LCD screen or connect a cable to the camcorder when the camcorder is in
sleep mode, the camcorder returns to the last active operation mode.
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The power saving mode does not work in the following situations:
- When the camcorder has a cable connection. (Audio/Video cable, Mini HDMI, or USB, etc.)
- While recording, playing back, or while running a slideshow.
- When the LCD screen is opened.
The camcorder consumes less battery power in the power saving mode. However, if you plan to
use the camcorder for an extended time, we recommend you turn off the camcorder by pressing
the
Power
( ) button when not using it.
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After 20 minutes
LCD screen is closed
<Power off>
<Sleep mode>
