Photos • 51PhotosRefer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturingand playing back images to printing them.Basic RecordingTaking Photos1 Move the / switch to (stillimages).2 Turn the switch to ON to setthe camcorder in CAMERA mode.The red CAMERA indicator will turnon.3 Move the lens cover switch downto to open the lens cover.4 Press .• Once the focus is automaticallyadjusted, will turn green and oneor more AF frames will appear.• The CARD access indicator willflash as the still image is beingrecorded.IMPORTANTObserve the following precautions whilethe card access display ( ) appears onscreen, and when the CARD accessindicator is on or flashing. Failing to do somay result in permanent data loss.- Do not subject the camcorder tovibrations or strong impacts.- Do not open the memory card slot coverand do not remove the memory card.- Do not disconnect the power source orturn off the camcorder.- Do not change the position of the /switch or the operating mode.NOTESIf the subject is not suitable for autofocus,turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually( 41).Basic RecordingBefore using a memory card for thefirst time, be sure to initialize it withthis camcorder ( 59).( 21)Start/StopCOPY
