60EUsing the FullRange of FeaturesEasy RecordingThe simplest way to use the camcorder is withthe program selector set to the [ position.The camcorder will take care of focus,exposure and other adjustments, leaving youfree to point and shoot.[AutoThis is the same as the Easy Recordingprogram, except that you now have the optionof using any of the camcorder’s manualfunctions.AUTO1. Slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode.2. Press the selector dial in to display the program menu.3. Pull the selector dial up or down and select the program.4. Press the selector dial in to select the desired program.• The program appears in the display.Notes:• The name of your selected recording program appears constantly on theleft of the display, with the exception of Auto, which disappears after 4seconds.• Avoid changing programs during recording as the brightness of the imagemay change suddenly.• If you switch the camcorder from the [ program to the Q program, thecamcorder returns to the Auto program.• When recording in dark places, a bright light in the scene may cause avertical light bar (“smear”) to appear. This is anormal feature of camcorders.Setting the Program AE Mode+ , + CAMERACARDCAMERATAPE
