Video 77Using the Mini Advanced ShoeUsing the mini advanced shoe, you can attach to the camcorder arange of optional accessories to expand its functionality. For detailsabout optional accessories available for use with your camcorder, referto System Diagram ( 165) and Optional Accessories ( 166). Fordetails about how to attach and use the accessories, refer also to theinstruction manual of the accessory used.1 Retract the mini advanced shoecover in the direction of the arrow.2 Attach the optional accessory tothe mini advanced shoe.When a compatible accessory isattached to the mini advanced shoe,will appear on the screen.NOTES• Accessories designed for the Advanced Accessory Shoecannot be used with this camcorder. Look for videoaccessories bearing this logo to ensure compatibility withthe mini advanced shoe.Using an External MicrophoneWhen recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphonemay pick up the sound of the camcorder's internal machinery. In suchcase, we recommend using an external microphone.Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo MicrophoneAttach the optional DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone to themini advanced shoe.Example: Attaching an optional DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone.( 30)