27The Button: Mode orFlexible RecordingThe camcorder offers two basic modesfor recording video or photos:mode for beginners or if you just prefernot to bother with detailed camcordersettings, and flexible recording modewhich lets you change the camcorder'ssettings to your preference.Press the button to enter themode (the button's blue light willbe on). You do not need to worry aboutany settings and can shoot video usingjust the zoom lever ( 36) and( 34) or take photos usingjust the zoom lever and ( 61).The viewfinder ( only) and QuickStart function can also be used inmode.Press the button again to returnto the flexible recording mode (thebutton's light is off). You can access themenus and change settings to yourpreference. Even in flexible recordingmode, the camcorder can help you withthe settings. For example, you can usethe Special Scene recording programs( 45 ) to set at once all the optimalsettings to match special recordingconditions.NOTESIn mode you cannot access themenus but you can change the followingsettings in advance, before setting thecamcorder to mode.- Recording mode of movies- Size/quality of photos- Auto slow shutter- All settings under the setup menu’s, and tabs.Basic Operation of theCamcorderEASY MODEStart/StopPHOTOF LEXIBLE RECORDINGCOPYDownloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals
