6 • Table of contentsTable of contentsIntroduction ____________________________________3 How to Select a DVD Disc4 Advantages of Using DVDs9 About this Manual10 Getting to Know the Camcorder10 Supplied Accessories11 Components Guide13 Screen DisplaysPreparations ____________________________________16 Getting Started16 Charging the Battery Pack17 Preparing the Accessories18 Basic Operation of the Camcorder18 Power Switch18 Operating Modes18 Joystick and Joystick Guide19 Using the Menus21 First Time Settings21 Setting the Date and Time21 Changing the Language22 Changing the Time Zone22 Getting Ready to Start Recording22 Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD screen23 Inserting and Removing a Disc25 Inserting and Removing a Memory CardVideo _________________________________________26 Basic Recording26 Shooting Video28 Selecting the Recording Mode28 Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom29 Quick Start Function30 Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene RecordedD126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 6 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM