Before using8VQT0N57The one-touch free-style grip beltª To use as a hand strapIf you use the grip belt as a hand strap, then youcan carry or handle this camera more easily.1 Open the lock cover 1 by pinching theprojections 2 on both sides. Press the lockbutton 3 to remove the grip belt.≥When removing the grip belt, tightly hold thecamera with both hands.≥After removing the grip belt, restore the lockcover to the original position.2 Adjust the belt length.1 Flip the belt.2 Slide 1 in the direction indicated by the arrow.3 Fix the belt.3 Put your hand through the strap.≥Use the free style remote control for moreconvenience.≥Hold the movie camera not to cover themicrophones or the sensors with your hands.ª To restore the strap to the grip belt≥When returning the grip belt to the grip beltattachment part, press the lock cover 1 andcheck if the grip belt is securely locked.ª To use as a grip beltAdjust the belt length so it fits your hand.1 Adjust the belt length and the pad position.1 Flip the belt.2 Adjust the length.3 Fix the belt.Using the LCD monitorYou can record the image while viewing it on theLCD monitor opened.1 Put a finger on the LCD monitor open partand pull the LCD monitor out in thedirection of the arrow.≥The viewfinder will go off.≥It can open up to 90o.2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as youprefer.≥It can rotate up to 180o 1 towards the lens or90o 2 towards the viewfinder.≥The brightness and colour level of the LCDmonitor can be adjusted from the menu.≥If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the cameramay be damaged or fail.≥Check that the card slot cover is closed.≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180otowards the lens (when recording yourself), theLCD monitor and the viewfinder will besimultaneously activated.21 31 31 211 321 180o 2 90o