Video 43Quick Start FunctionWhen you close the LCD panel with the camcorder on, the camcorderenters the standby mode. In standby mode the camcorder consumesonly about 1/3 the power used when recording, saving energy whenyou are using a battery pack. Additionally, when you open the LCDpanel, the camcorder is ready to start recording in approximately1 second*, allowing you to record the subject right away.* The actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditions.1 With the camcorder on and in a recording mode, close the LCDpanel.A beep will sound and the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will changeto orange to indicate the camcorder entered standby mode.2 When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel.The ON/OFF (CHG) indicator turns back green and the camcorder isready to record.IMPORTANT• Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while theON/OFF (CHG) indicator is lit in orange).NOTES• The camcorder will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closedwhile the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing or while a menu is beingdisplayed. The camcorder may also not enter standby mode if the LCDpanel is closed while the memory card slot cover is open or when thebattery charge is too low. Check that the ON/OFF (CHG) indicatorchanges to orange.• The camcorder will shut off if left in standby mode for 10 minutes,regardless of the [Power Saving Mode] setting. Press toturn on the camcorder.• You can select the length of time until shut-off or turn off the Quick Startfunction altogether with the [Quick Start] setting.• Changing the position of the camera mode dial while the camcorder isin standby mode will reactivate the camcorder in the operating modeselected.Operating modes:POWERCOPY
