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Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your
camcorder properly
To record or play back, slide the POWER
switch to the respective direction.
When using it for the first time, [CLOCK
SET] screen appears (p. 22).
1
While pressing the green button,
set the POWER switch.
CAMERA:
To record pictures.
VCR:
To play or edit pictures.
b
Note
• After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK
SET], p. 22), the next time you turn on the
power of your camcorder, the current date and
time will be displayed on the LCD screen for a
few seconds.
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
Note
• If warning messages appear on the screen,
follow the instructions (p. 111).
POWER switch
If the POWER
switch is set to OFF
(CHG), slide it
while pressing the
green button.