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Step 4: Turning on the camcorder and setting
the date and time
Open the LCD screen and turn the
power on.
You can also turn on the power by
extending the viewfinder or by pressing the
POWER button.
When you use your camcorder for the first
time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears.
To turn off the power
Close the LCD screen.
If the viewfinder is extended, return it to its
original position.
You can also turn off the power by pressing
the POWER button.
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Notes
• If warning messages appear on the LCD screen,
follow the instructions.
• When recording movies or when connected to
another device via USB, the camcorder does not
turn off even if the LCD screen is closed and the
viewfinder is returned to its original position.
Set the date and time when you use your
camcorder for the first time.
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Tips
• If you do not use your camcorder for
about 3
months
, the built-in rechargeable battery gets
discharged and the date and time settings may
be cleared from the memory. In that case,
charge the rechargeable battery and then set the
date and time again (p. 124).
When you set the date and time again, press
the MENU button, and select
(OTHERS)
t
[CLOCK SET].
1
Select your area by pressing the
v
/
V
/
b
/
B
/EXEC button, then press
the button.
2
Set [SUMMERTIME], [Y] (year),
[M] (month), [D] (day), hour and
minute, by pressing the
v
/
V
/
b
/
B
/
EXEC button, then press the
button.
Turning on the camcorder
Setting the date and time
LCD screen
