iii EnglishHOW TO READ THIS MANUALFor first-time usersPlease read the sections on “SETUP” and “SIMPLE” in this manual tofamiliarize yourself with your camera’s operation.↓To use the various camera featuresPlease read the sections on “NORMAL” and “OPTION SETTINGS” inthis manual. To view on a TV, please read the section on“CONNECTING TO A TV” in this manual. To connect to a computer,please see the “Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL”.↓To use additional featuresVisit the Sanyo website to learn how to adjust the camera settings forvarious shooting scenes. There you’ll also find information about thesoftware for playing back data recorded with your camera and forburning (recording) DVDs (page 4 in the Xacti Software CDINSTRUCTION MANUAL).You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning cameraoperation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS” (page 145)and “TROUBLESHOOTING” (page 153).Symbols used in this manualHINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to payattention to.CAUTION Points that require special attention.(page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.