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To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
b
Notes
• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be
ready to shoot after the power is turned on. You
cannot operate your camcorder during this time.
• The lens cover opens automatically when the
power is turned on. It closes when the playback
screen is selected, or the power is turned off.
• In the setting at the time of purchase, the power
turns off automatically if you leave your
camcorder without any operation attempted for
approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power
([A.SHUT OFF], p. 92).
Step 4: Adjusting the
LCD panel and
viewfinder
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (
1
), then rotate it to the best
angle to record or play (
2
).
To turn off the LCD backlight to make
the battery last longer
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few
seconds until
appears.
This setting is practical when you use your
camcorder in bright conditions or you want
to save battery power. The recorded image
will not be affected by the setting. To turn
on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/
BATT INFO for a few seconds until
disappears.
To hide the screen indicators
Press DISP/BATT INFO to toggle the
screen indicators (such as time code) on or
off.
b
Notes
• Do not press the buttons below the LCD screen
accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD
panel.
LCD panel
1
90 degrees to the
camcorder
2
180 degrees
(max.)
2
90 degrees
(max.)
DISP/BATT INFO
Step 3: Turning the power on
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