Before using17LSQT1091ª How to turn the power on and off withthe LCD monitor/viewfinderWhen the power switch is set to [ON], the powercan be turned on and off with the LCD monitorand the viewfinder when the unit is in TapeRecording Mode or Card Recording Mode.1 Open the LCD monitor out or extend theviewfinder to use. (-18-)≥The LCD monitor or viewfinder will beactivated.2 Close the LCD monitor and retract theviewfinder.≥The power will not turn off unless the LCDmonitor is closed and the viewfinder isretracted.≥The Status indicator automatically goes offand the power turns off. (If quick start is set to[ON] (-19-), the unit goes into quick startstandby mode and the Status indicator lightsgreen.)≥The power does not turn off even if theLCD monitor is closed and the viewfinderis retracted while recording on a tape.3 Open the LCD monitor or extend theviewfinder to turn the power on and use theCamcorder again.≥The Status indicator lights red and the powerturns on.Setting date and timeWhen the Camcorder is turned on for the firsttime, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear.≥Select [YES] and press the center of thejoystick. Perform steps 2 and 3 below to set thedate/time.If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, thenadjust it.≥Set to Tape Recording Mode or CardRecording Mode.1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. (-24-)2 Move the joystick left or right in order toselect the item to be set. Then move thejoystick up or down to set the desired value.≥The year will change as follows:2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...≥The 12-hour clock is used.3 Press the joystick to determine the setting.≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds.ª About date/time≥The date and time function are driven by a built-in lithium battery.≥Make sure to check the time before recording.ª Recharging the built-in lithium battery≥If [0] or [--] is appears when the Camcorder isturned on, then the built-in lithium battery hasrun down. Use the steps below to charge thebattery. When turning on the power for the firsttime after charging, [SET DATE AND TIME] willappear. Select [YES] and set the date and time.Connect the AC adaptor to the Camcorder orattach the battery to the Camcorder and thebuilt-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leavethe Camcorder as is for approx. 24 hours andthe battery will drive the date and time forapprox. 6 months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] switchis set to [OFF], the battery is still beingrecharged.)OFF ONOFF ONOFF ON