22 • PreparationsBasic Operation of the CamcorderPower SwitchIn addition to turning the camcorder onand off, the switch also toggles thecamcorder’s operating mode.To turn on the camcorder: Hold the lockbutton pressed down and turn theswitch to ON.To change the operating mode: From the ONposition, turn the switchmomentarily toward MODE and release it.This action will toggle the operating modebetween recording (CAMERA - redindicator) and playback (PLAY - greenindicator).Operating ModesThe camcorder’s operating mode isdetermined by the switch and theposition of the / switch. In thismanual, indicates that a function isavailable in the operating mode shown andindicates that the function is notavailable. When no operating mode iconsare given, the function is available in alloperating modes.Joystick and Joystick GuideUse the joystick to operate thecamcorder's menus.Basic Operation of theCamcorderLock buttonOperating mode Operating modeindicator/switch Icon display Operation(Red)(movies)Recording movieson a disc 30(still images)Recording stillimages on amemory card52(Green)(movies)Playing moviesfrom a disc 35(still images)Viewing still imagesfrom a memory card 54Press the joystick itself ( ) to save thesettings or confirm an action. On menuscreens, this is indicated by the icon.Push the joystick up, down, left or right( , ) to select an item or changesettings.COPY
