Recording30IMPORTANTObserve the following precautions while thecard access display ( ) appears on screenand when the CARD access indicator is on orflashing. Failing to do so may result inpermanent data loss.- Do not open the memory card slot cover anddo not remove the memory card.- Do not disconnect the power source or turn offthe camcorder.- Do not change the position of the /switch or the operating mode.NOTESIf the subject is not suitable for autofocus,turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually ( 53).When the subject is too bright, “OVEREXP.”starts flashing. In such case, use the optionalFS-43U II ND filter.ZoomingPOINTS TO CHECK: In addition to the 10x opticalzoom, the 200x digital zoom is alsoavailable ( 39).10x Optical ZoomMove the zoom lever toward W tozoom out (wide-angle). Move it towardT to zoom in (telephoto).You can also change the zoom speed( 39). You can select one of three fixedzoom speeds or a variable speed thatdepends on how you operate the zoomlever: Press gently for a slow zoom; pressharder for faster zooms.NOTESYou can also use the T and W buttons on thewireless controller or the LCD panel. The zoomspeed with these buttons will be the same aswith the camcorder (when one of the fixed zoomspeed levels is selected) or fixed at[ SPEED 3] (when [ VARIABLE] isselected).When set to [ VARIABLE], the zoomspeed will be faster in the record pause mode.Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from thesubject. At wide-angle, you can focus on asubject as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.).( 12)Zoom outZoom inCOPY