ii
About this manual vi
Copyright .......................................................................... vi
Precautions ..................................................................... vii
Before You Start ............................................................... ix
1
Introducing the camcorder........................ 1
1.1
System requirements ............................................... 1
1.2
Features .................................................................. 1
1.3
Unpacking the camcorder ...................................... 2
1.4
About the camcorder .............................................. 3
1.4.1
Front and Top view ................................... 3
1.4.2
Bottom view ............................................... 3
1.4.3
Left view ..................................................... 3
1.4.4
Back view .................................................... 4
1.4.5
Control Panel .............................................. 5
1.4.6
Adjusting the LCD display ....................... 6
1.4.7
About the LEDs ........................................ 11
2
Getting started .......................................... 12
2.1
Inserting an SD card ............................................ 12
2.2
Inserting the batteries........................................... 13
2.3
Charging the battery ............................................ 14
2.4
Turning on/ off the camcorder ............................. 14
2.5
Changing modes ................................................... 14
2.6
Before you start .................................................... 15
2.6.1
Setting the date and time ........................ 15
2.6.2
Setting the language ................................ 16