Preparing the Camcorder24NOTES• Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack.• You can further adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the 6 [LCD Brightness] setting,or dim it with the 6 [LCD Screen Dimmer] setting to use in places where the light from theLCD screen can be a nuisance.• Adjusting the brightness does not affect the brightness of the recordings.• For details about how to take care of the touch screen, refer to Handling Precautions (0 164),Cleaning (0 167).Grip Belt and StrapsFasten the grip belt.• Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom leverwith your index finger, and the g button with yourthumb.• You can attach the supplied stylus pen to the grip belt.Attaching an optional wrist strapAttach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt,adjust the length and fasten.• You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on thegrip belt to use both for extra convenience and protection.Attaching an optional shoulder strapPass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length ofthe strap.