Recording
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Recording with ease
– Easy Handycam
With this Easy Handycam operation, most of
the camera settings are set to automatic
mode, only basic functions become available,
and screen font size increases for easy
viewing. Even first time users can enjoy easy
recording. Before recording, follow steps 1 to
7 in “Getting started” (p. 15 to p. 24).
Recording a movie
During Easy Handycam operation, you can
record movies on a tape only. To record
movies on a “Memory Stick Duo,” see
page 26 (MPEG MOVIE EX).
1
Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap
string down and attach it to the Strap
Belt.
2
Open the LCD panel.
3
Slide the POWER switch until the
CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up.
4
Press EASY.
The EASY lights up in blue.
5
Press REC START/STOP.
Recording starts. [REC] appears on the
LCD screen and the camera recording lamp
lights up. Press REC START/STOP again
to stop recording.
To turn the power off
Slide the POWER switch up to the OFF (CHG)
position.
To cancel Easy Handycam operation
Press EASY again.
b
Note
• You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off
during:
– Recording
EASY
Camera recording lamp
POWER switch
REC START/STOP
PHOTO
Slide the POWER
switch while
pressing the green
button.
Easy Handycam
operation
ON