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Main Camcorder Modes
Your digital camcorder has different modes for the various camcorder functions.
You can switch modes by pressing the
MODE (M)
button on your digital camcorder after the
camcorder has been powered ON.
VIDEO CAPTURE MODE
Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder.
This is the default mode when the camcorder is powered ON. To take a video, aim your
camcorder as desired and press the
Shutter
button to start recording. A red, blinking record
indicator appears on the LCD screen while the recording is in progress. To stop the
recording, press the
Shutter
button again. The video is automatically saved to your
camcorder’s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Video Capture mode, press the
OK
(MENU/SET)
button while in the Video Capture mode.
PHOTO CAPTURE MODE
Use this mode to capture pictures with your digital camcorder.
After turning on your camcorder, press the
MODE (M)
button once to open the Photo
Capture mode.
To take a picture, aim your camcorder as desired and press the
Shutter
button.
The picture is automatically saved to your
camcorder’s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Photo Capture mode, press the
OK
(MENU/SET)
button while in the Photo Capture mode.
PLAYBACK MODE (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)
Use this mode to view and manage the photos and videos on your digital camcorder.
After turning on your camcorder, press the
MODE (M)
button twice to open the Playback
mode for photos
and videos. You can scroll through the photos and videos that you’ve
captured to view, edit or delete them as desired.
To access the various menus for the Playback mode for photos and videos, press the
OK
(MENU/SET)
button while in the Playback mode.