34 PreparationsFirst Time SettingsSetting the Date and TimeYou will need to set the date and time ofthe camcorder before you can startusing it. The [Date/Time] screen willappear automatically when the cam-corder’s clock is not set.When the [Date/Time] screen appears,the year will be selected.1 Touch a field you want to change (year, month, day, hours orminutes).2 Touch [Z] or [O] to change the field as necessary.3 Set the correct date and time by changing all the fields in thesame way.4 Touch [Y.M.D], [M.D,Y] or [D.M.Y] to select the date format youprefer.5 Touch [24H] to use 24-hour clock or leave this control uncheckedto use 12-hour clock (AM/PM).6 Touch [OK] to start the clock and close the setup screen.NOTES• When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-inrechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the dateand time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithiumbattery (0 169) and set the time zone, date and time again.• To change the date and time later on (not during the initial setup), openthe [Date/Time] screen from the setup menus:* Only when performing the procedure in mode.[FUNC.]* 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [Date/Time]COPY
