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Main Camcorder Modes
Your digital camcorder has different modes for the various camera functions.
You can switch modes by pressing the
MODE
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 the record. A blinking red record
indicator appears on the LCD screen while record is in progress. To stop the record, press
the
Shutter
button again. The video is automatically saved to your camera’s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Video Capture mode, press the
Menu/Home
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
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 camera’s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Photo Capture mode, press the
Menu/Home
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
Playback
button to open the Playback mode for
photos and videos. You can scroll through the photos and videos that you’ve previously
taken to view, edit or delete them as desired.
To access the various menus for the Playback mode for photos and videos, press the
Menu/Home
button while in the Playback mode.