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 [Í] or [Î] 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.In some screens, the date will be displayed in short form (numbersinstead of month names), but it will still follow the order you selected.5 Touch [24H] to use 24-hour clock or leave it unselected to use12-hour clock (AM/PM).6 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-inrechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the dateand time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithiumbattery (A 208) and set the time zone, date and time again.
