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2
Hold the camcorder properly.
3
Ensure a good grip, then fasten
the grip belt.
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
b
Notes
• If warning messages appear on the screen,
follow the instructions (p. 93).
Step 5: Adjusting the
LCD panel and
viewfinder
Open the LCD panel 180 degrees (
1
), then
rotate it to the best angle to record or play
back (
2
).
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Tips
• Images are displayed as mirror images on the
LCD screen, but are recorded as normal images.
To turn off the LCD backlight to make
the battery last longer
Press and hold the DISPLAY button for a
few seconds until
appears.
This setting is practical when you use your
camcorder in bright conditions or when you
want to save battery power. The recorded
picture will not be affected by the setting.
To turn on the LCD backlight, press and
hold the DISPLAY button for a few
seconds until
disappears.
Also, you can turn on the LCD backlight by
turning on/off the camcorder.
z
Tips
• You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen
from [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 78).
LCD panel
DISPLAY button
1
Open 180 degrees.
2
180 degrees
(max.)
2
90 degrees
(max.)
Step 4: Turning the power on and
holding your camcorder properly
(Continued)
