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3 Set [M] (month), then touch
and repeat for [D] (day), hour and
minute.
The clock starts.
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
To reset the date and time
You can set the desired date and time by
touching t [MENU] t
(TIME/LANGU.) t [CLOCK SET]
(p. 30).
b Notes
• 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. 81).
• At the time of purchase, the power is set to turn
off automatically if you leave your camcorder
without any operation attempted for
approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power
([A.SHUT OFF], p. 48).
z Tips
• The date and time are not displayed while
recording, but they are automatically recorded
on the tape, and can be displayed during
playback (see page 47 for [DATA CODE]
(During Easy Handycam operation, you can set
only [DATE/TIME])).
• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work
correctly, adjust the touch panel
(CALIBRATION) (p. 79).
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language.
Touch t [MENU] t
(TIME/LANGU.) t [LANGUAGE],
then select the desired language.
Changing the language setting
Step 4: Making
setting adjustments
before recording
Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN.
After recording, set the LENS COVER
switch to CLOSE, to close the lens cover.
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best
angle to record or play (2).
To turn off the LCD backlight to make
the battery last longer
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few
seconds until appears.
This setting is practical when you use your
camcorder in bright conditions or where
you want to save battery power. The
recorded picture will not be affected by the
setting. To turn on the LCD backlight, press
and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few
seconds until disappears.
Opening the lens cover
The LCD panel
2
1
90 degrees to
the camcorder
90 degrees
(max.)
DISP/BATT INFO
180 degrees
(max.)
Step 3: Turning the power on and
setting the date and time
(Continued)