25Basic operation of the camcorderSETTING THE DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRSTTIMEYou can set the date and time of your local area when you turn onthis camcorder for the first time.1 Open the LCD screen and press the[Power ( )] button to turn on thecamcorder.• The Date/Time Set screenappears.2 Select the date and time information,and change the setting values by using the [Control (Up/Down/Left/Right)] button.3 Make sure the clock is correctly set, and then press the [Control(OK)] button.• The year can be set up to 2037.• Set Date/Time Display to On. page 76• After setting, the date and time are automatically recorded on aspecial data area of the storage media.Internal rechargeable battery• Your camcorder includes a internal rechargeable battery that retains thedate and time settings even after the power is turned off.• Once this battery is depleted, the current date/time values are all resetto defaults, and you need to recharge the internal rechargeable battery.The date/time must be set again.Charging the internal rechargeable battery• The internal battery is always recharged while your camcorder isconnected to the power adaptor or while the battery is attached.• If you do not connect the camcorder to power adaptor or do not attachthe battery for about 48 hours, the internal battery fully discharges. Ifthis occurs, charge the internal battery by connecting to the suppliedUSB cable and power adaptor for 12 hours.Date/Time SetMove OK2013 00 00Year01Day Hr MinMonthJAN
