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Preparations 21
Basic Operation of the Camcorder
Operating Modes
Recording
The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video
and photos: mode, for beginners or if you just prefer
not to bother with detailed camcorder settings, and flexible
recording ( ) mode, which lets you change the cam-
corder’s settings to your preference. Press the button to
switch the camcorder to mode and press the button
again to switch back to mode. In either mode, you can record
movies by pressing or take photos by pressing .
NOTES
• In mode, menus cannot be accessed but the following settings
can be changed in advance.
- FUNC. menu: Recording mode of movies.
Operating
mode
Onscreen
icon
Operation
Easy recording of movies and photos.
Recording of movies and photos while enjoying full
access to the menus and advanced functions.
Start/Stop
PHOTO
About mode
• Only the following buttons/functions are available in this mode.
- for recording movies
- for recording photos
- Zoom ( 36)
- Quick Start ( 37)
- for recording video snapshot scenes ( 51)
Start/Stop
PHOTO
VIDEO SNAP