Nikon 6MA03711-A Camcorder User Manual


 
First Steps
14
Turning the Camera On
1
Ready the monitor
2
Turn the camera on
The fi rst time the camera is turned on, a language-
selection dialog will be displayed ( 15). Choose a
language and set the time and date.
Turning the Camera Off
To turn the camera off, rotate the power switch to the off po-
sition. The displays will turn off and the lens will retract.
Auto Power Off (Standby Mode)
If no operations are performed for one minute (three minutes when menus are dis-
played), the monitor and electronic viewfi nder will turn off automatically and the
camera will enter standby mode, reducing the drain on the batteries (if the camera is
powered by an optional AC adapter or the Loop option is selected during a slide show
[ 120], the display will turn off after thirty minutes). To reactivate the display, press
the , , or button, choose a new mode, or press the shutter-release button
halfway.
The length of time before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the
Auto off option in the setup menu ( 138).