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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................... 3
Read this first ....................................................................................... 6
Learning more about the camcorder (“Handycam” User Guide) ................ 9
Parts and controls ................................................................................ 13
Getting started
Supplied Items.................................................................................... 18
Charging the battery pack ..................................................................... 19
Charging the battery using your computer ....................................... 20
Charging the battery pack abroad .................................................. 22
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time .................................... 23
Changing the language setting ...................................................... 23
Preparing the recording media ............................................................... 25
Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/
PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) .............................................. 25
Inserting a memory card .............................................................. 25
Recording/Playback
Recording .......................................................................................... 27
Recording movies ...................................................................... 27
Shooting photos ........................................................................ 27
Zooming .................................................................................. 30
Playback ........................................................................................... 32
Playing movies and photos from a map (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/
PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) .............................................................. 33
Operating buttons while playing .................................................... 35
Advanced operations
Recording people clearly ....................................................................... 37
Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) ........................... 37
Recording voices clearly (Closer Voice) ............................................. 37
Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) .................................. 38
Recording movies in various situations...................................................... 38
Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation
(Intelligent Auto) ........................................................................ 38
Recording movies in dim places (Video Light)
(HDR-CX580V/PJ580/
PJ580V) ................................................................................... 39