26 PreparationsBasic Operation of the CamcorderUsing the Touch ScreenThe control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screenchange dynamically depending on the operating mode and the taskyou are performing. With the intuitive touch screen interface you haveall the controls at your fingertips. You can also use the supplied styluspen for a more precise operation.TouchPress firmly on an element displayedon the touch screen.Used to start playing back a scene inan index screen, to select a settingfrom the menus, to select the subjectwhom the camcorder will recognizeas the main subject of the scene, etc.DragWhile applying pressure, swipe yourfinger up and down or left and rightacross the screen.Used to scroll menus, to browsethrough index screen pages or toadjust slider controls like the volume.IMPORTANT• The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. Pressfirmly when using touch operations.• In the following cases, you may not be able to perform touch operationscorrectly.- Using your fingernails or hard-tipped objects other than the suppliedstylus pen, such as ballpoint pens.- Operating the touch screen with wet or gloved hands.- Applying excessive force or forcefully scratching the touch screen.- Attaching commercially available screen protectors or adhesive filmonto the touch screen’s surface.
