30Starting Recording ModeIf the CARD is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions are applied only to the CARD.If the CARD is not inserted in the camera, all the camera functions are applied only to theinternal memory.1. Insert the batteries (p.24). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -).2. Insert the CARD (p.26). As this camera has an 16MB internal memory, you do not need toinsert the SD memory card. If the CARD is not inserted, an image will be stored in theinternal memory. To expand memory capacity, insert the CARD. If the CARD is inserted, animage will be stored on the CARD.3. Close the card cover.4. Slide the power switch to turn on the camera.If the date/time that is displayed on the LCD monitor isincorrect, reset the date/time before taking a picture. (p.62)5. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by rotating the mode dial.6. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using either the viewfinderor LCD monitor.7. Press the shutter button to capture an image.Recording a still imageSteps from 1 - 4 are the same as those for recording astill image.5. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the modedial.6. The MOVIE CLIP mode icon and available recordingtime will display on the LCD monitor.7. Point the camera towards the subject and composethe image by using either the viewfinder or LCDmonitor.8. Press the shutter button and movie clips are recordedfor as long as the available recording time. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutterbutton is released. The movie clip icon will blink during recording.If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.( In case of selecting [MANUAL] sub menu in the Movie clip mode menu)Image size and type are listed below.- Image size : QVGA (320 x 240)- File type : *.AVIAvailable recording time (Movie clip): 10 SEC, 20 SEC, 30 SEC, MANUAL (Selectable)[ Movie clip mode ]Recording a Movie clip