Table
of
contents
Introduction
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5 How to Select a
DVD
Disc
6 Advantages of Using
DVDs
11
About this Manual
12 Getting to Know the Camcorder
12 Supplied Accessories
13 Components Guide
15 Screen Displays
Preparations
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18 Getting Started
18 Charging the Battery Pack
19 Preparing the Accessories
20 Basic Operation of the Camcorder
20 Power Switch
21
Operating Modes
21
Joystick and Joystick Guide
22 Using the Menus
24 First Time Settings
24 Setting the Date and Time
24 Changing the Language
25 Changing the Time Zone
25 Getting Ready to Start Recording
25 Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD screen
26 Inserting and Removing a Disc
28 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
Video
29 Basic Recording
29 Shooting Video
31
Selecting the Recording Mode
31
Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom
32
Quick Start Function
33
Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded
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