7quick start guideThis quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. See thereference pages for more information.You can record videos in H.264 format!You can record videos in H.264 format that are convenient to email and share with your friendsand family. You can also take photos with your camcorder.STEP1: Get ready1. Attach the battery to the camcorder. page 20Align the battery grooves with the batterycompartment, and then slide the battery intoplace in the direction of the arrow.2. Charge the battery fully. page 21The battery is fully charged when the CHG(charging) indicator light turns green.3. Insert a memory card. page 32You can use commercially available SDHC (SDHigh Capacity) or SD memory cards with thiscamcorder.Set the appropriate storage media. page 31(HMX-S15/S16 only)••••STEP2: Record with your camcorderZoom buttonRecording start/stop buttonLCD screenYour camcorder turns on when you open the LCD screen.MODE buttonPHOTO buttonMode indicatorZoom leverRecording start/stop button
