RecordingBasic Functions31ZoomingPOINTS TO CHECK: In addition to the 35x opticalzoom, the digital zoom (up to 1000x) isalso available ( 39).35x 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. The zoom speed with thewireless controller will be the same as with thecamcorder (when one of the fixed zoom speedlevels is selected) or fixed at [SPEED 3] (when[VARIABLE] is selected).When set to [VARIABLE], the zoom speed willbe faster in the record pause mode.Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) to the subject. Atwide-angle, you can focus on a subject as closeas 1 cm (0.39 in.).Quick Start FunctionUsing the Quick Start function, you'llnever have to miss out on those greatand fleeting opportunities to take a pictureor record video. When you pressinstead of turning off thecamcorder, you can get it ready to startrecording within approx. 1 second.POINTS TO CHECK: You cannot enter the Quick-Start ready mode while recording.1 Press .• The QUICK START button lights upto signal that the camcorder is Quick-Start ready – “ready and waiting” tostart recording.• Sometimes the QUICK STARTbutton will flash as the camcordercompletes some preparations. Thecamcorder is Quick-Start ready whenthe button stops flashing and stays on.2 When you wish to resumerecording, pressagain.Within approx. 1 second, thecamcorder is ready in record pausemode.( 10)Zoom outZoom in( 10)QUICK STARTQUICK STARTQUICK START