17VQT1Y31PreparationBefore using2 Parts identification andhandling1 LCD monitor (Touch screen) ( 27, 35) It can open up to 90. It can rotate up to 180 towards the lens or90 towards the opposite direction.2 Manual button [MANUAL] ( 70)3 Optical image stabilizer button[ , O.I.S.] ( 55)4 Inlet (cooling fan) The cooling fan rotates to prevent the internaltemperature from rising. Take care not to coverthe inlet when using this unit.5 Speaker6 Intelligent auto button [iA] ( 40)7 PRE-REC button [PRE-REC] ( 47)8 Battery holder ( 21)9 DC input terminal [DC IN] ( 23) Always use the supplied AC adaptor or agenuine Panasonic AC adaptor (VW-AD21PP;optional).10 USB terminal [ ] ( 100, 108, 119)11 Sub recording start/stop button ( 39) This button functions in the same manner asthe recording start/stop button.A/V1016 17 181 2 3 4 5689192021711 12 13 14 15Due to limitations in LCD productiontechnology, there may be some tiny bright ordark spots on the LCD monitor screen.However, this is not a malfunction and doesnot affect the recorded picture.