30 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.TouchPress firmly on an element displayed onthe touch screen.Used to start playing back a scene inan index screen, to select a setting fromthe menus, to select the subject whomthe camcorder will recognize as themain subject of the scene, etc.DragWhile applying pressure, swipe your fin-ger up and down or left and right acrossthe screen.Used to scroll menus, to browsethrough index screen pages or to adjustslider 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.- Operating the touch screen with wet or gloved hands or using yourfingernails or other hard-tipped objects such as ballpoint pens.- Applying excessive force or forcefully scratching the touch screen.- Attaching commercially available screen protectors or adhesive filmonto the touch screen's surface.
