SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONSIf these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorizedservice center.PowerSymptom Explanation/SolutionThe camcorder does not turn on.The battery may not be installed in your camcorder. Insert thebattery into the camcorder.The inserted battery may be discharged.Charge the battery or replace it with a charged one.If you use the AC power adaptor, make sure it is properlyconnected to a wall outlet.The power turns off automatically.Is “Auto Power Off” set to “5 Min”? If no button is pressed forabout 5 minutes, the camcorder is automatically turned off (“AutoPower Off”). To disable this option, change the setting of “AutoPower Off” to “Off.” page 80The battery is almost exhausted. Charge the battery or replace itwith a charged one.Power cannot be turned off. Remove the battery or unplug the AC power adaptor, and connectthe power supply to the camcorder again before turning it on.The battery discharges quickly.The temperature is too low.The battery is not fully charged. Charge the battery again.The battery has reached the end of its lifespan and cannot berecharged. Use another battery.DisplaySymptom Explanation/SolutionThe TV screen or LCD display hasdistorted images or has stripes atthe top/bottom or on the left/right.This can occur when recording or viewing a 16:9 ratio image ona 4:3 ratio TV, or vice versa. For more details, see the displayspecification. page 90Unknown image appears on theLCD screen.The camcorder is in Demo mode. If you do not want to see Demoimages, change “Demo” to “Off.” page 85Unknown indicator appears on thescreen.A warning indicator or message appears on the screen.pages 102~106An afterimage remains on the LCDscreen.This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove thebattery before turning the power off.The image on the LCD screen looksdark.Ambient light is too bright. Adjust the brightness and angle of theLCD. 107