First Time Settings33First Time SettingsSetting the Date and TimeYou will need to set the date and time of the camcorder beforeyou can start using it. The [Date/Time] screen will appearautomatically when the camcorder’s clock is not set.1 Use the power switch to turn on the camcorder.• The [Date/Time] screen will appear.2 Touch a field you want to change (year, month, day, hours or minutes).• You can also push the joystick (ÏÐ) to move between the fields.3 Touch [Í] or [Î] to change the field as necessary.• You can also push the joystick (ÍÎ) to change the field.4 Set the correct date and time by changing all the fields in the same way.5 Touch [Y.M.D], [M.D,Y] or [D.M.Y] to select the date format you prefer.• In some screens, the date will be displayed in short form (numbers instead of month names oronly the day and month), but it will still follow the order you selected.6 Touch [24H] to use 24-hour clock or leave it unselected to use 12-hour clock (AM/PM).7 Touch [OK] to start the clock and close the setup screen.NOTES• You can adjust the date and time later on with the q > [Date/Time] setting.• When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium batterymay discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge thebuilt-in lithium battery (A 171) and set the time zone, date and time again.Operating modes:COPY