Quick Start GuideCanon GL2 Video Camera11 Remove lens cap on front of cameraAttach battery pack to rear of camera by extending the viewfinder,rotating it upwards, and sliding the pack into place2Insert miniDV tape by sliding the OPEN/EJECT button forward, placing tapein compartment, pressing the PUSH mark until it clicks, and closing the cover3Initial SetupTo Begin RecordingSlide the POWER switch to CAMERA on the top left side of the camera4Slide the TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE near the grip on the right side5Turn the standby lever to STANDBY68 Put the camera in EASY mode by sliding the program selector to the left.This will allow you to point and shoot without making any manual adjustments.For all other recording modes, slide the program selector to P.Next, push in on the Select Dial and choose the mode you prefer.AUTO - This is the same as Easy mode, except that you now have theoption of using any of the camcorder’s manual options.MANUAL - This allows you to freely adjust any of the camera’s audio orvisual settings as you like.7 Open the LCD screen by pressing the OPEN button and rotating it outward.If you prefer, you can also use the camera’s Viewfinder instead.