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User Manual
High Definition Digital Camcorder
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HMX-H200BP/HMX-H200SP/HMX-H200LP/HMX-H200RP
HMX-H203BP/HMX-H203SP/HMX-H203LP/HMX-H203RP
HMX-H204BP/HMX-H204SP/HMX-H204LP/HMX-H204RP
HMX-H205BP/HMX-H205SP/HMX-H205LP/HMX-H205RP
HMX-H220BP/HMX-H220SP/HMX-H220LP/HMX-H220RP
key features of your full HD camcorder
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Full HD 1080 Viewing Performance
This camcorder uses advanced H.264 compression technology to realise the clearest video quality. Its full HD resolution displays your pictures clearer than normal standard (SD)-quality pictures.
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<Wide Full HD Camcorder (1080i/16:9)> |
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SSD (Solid State Drive) Adopted as Built-in Storage Media (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only)
SSD based on flash memory has been adopted as internal memory for the camcorder.
SSD helps the camcorder boot, read data and operate the software much faster than normal HDD (Hard Disk Drive).
Also, SSD is very stable, durable and makes less noise while in operation. It is environmentfriendly because low electric power is required.
Touch panel adopted
You can play recorded images and set functions by simply tapping on the LCD screen.
Dual Recording
While recording full HD videos, you can capture still images with the simple operation of a button. Capture still images and save them to the storage.
Shooting Custom Scenes
In Scene mode, appropriate options are already set for each
scene so that you can select any of them for easy shooting.
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Shift over wider range of motion with Smart OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)
Smart OIS improves on existing Optical Image Stabilization by allowing the camcorder lens to shift over wider range of motion in wide/tele zoom position. This allows the camcorder to compensate for greater degrees of camcorder shake and deliver a stunning level of image smoothness.
Magic Finger Focus, Magic Finger Shot
To focus on a subject, just touch the screen and shoot. Your camcorder optimizes the focus for the touched point, enabling you professional results with this simple operation. You can also focus on your subject and take a photo with a touch of your finger.
Smart Auto with Self-Decision on Situation
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In Smart Auto mode, your camcorder automatically chooses the appropriate camcorder settings based on a detected type of scene. It will be helpful if you are not familiar with the camcorder settings for various scenes.
Time Lapse Recording Catches the Moment
You can record a long scene in short intervals. Record artistic, documentary videos including the passage
of clouds, blooming flowers, etc. Use this function to make UGC (User-Generated Contents) videos,
educational programmes or for other various purposes.
Make All Your Recordings with a Simple 
VIEW Button!
This function provides the preview of storyboard to be printed, which gives you digest of the recorded video without viewing the whole sequence of it.
Make a digest of Your Video with Storyboard Printing!
This function captures 16 still images arbitrarily from the selected video and saves them into the storage media. It presents a quick overview of your video, helping you to understand the overall topic.
Direct Upload of Your Videos to the Web!
The built-in editing Intelli-studio software installs directly from this camcorder to your PC, enabling convenient connection only with a USB cable. Intelli-studio also allows direct uploading of your contents to YouTube, Flickr, or Facebook. Sharing the contents with your friends is simpler than ever before.
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before reading this user manual
SAFETY WARNINGS
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean;
Means that there is a potential risk of death or serious injury.
WARNING
Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the
product.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when
using your camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions.
CAUTION
Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the camcorder.
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.
Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
PRECAUTIONS
Warning!
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Caution
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE
Before using this camcorder
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Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly.
t The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:
-Samsung cannot compensate for any damage caused when a recording cannot be played back because of a defect in the camcorder or memory card.
Samsung cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio.
-Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling this camcorder or memory card, etc. Samsung shall not be responsible for compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents.
t Make a backup of important recorded
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Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to a PC. We also recommend you to copy it from your PC to other recording media for storage. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.
t Copyrights: Please note that this camcorder is intended for individual use
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Data recorded on the storage media in this camcorder using other digital/analogue media or devices is protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of the copyright, except for personal enjoyment.
Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.
About this user manual
Thank you for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Please read this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep it handy for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting.
This User Manual covers HMX-H200, HMX-H220,
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): Records in the Super Fine quality. (If set, corresponding icon
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The following terms are used in this manual:
•‘Scene’ refers to the point where you press the Record Start/Stop button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording.
•The terms ‘photo’ and ‘still image’ are used interchangeably with the same meaning.
For Open Source License information, refer to the “OpenSource-H200.pdf” in the provided CD-ROM.
Correct disposal of batteries in this product
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems)
This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the
batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive
2006/66. If batteries are not properly disposed of, these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment.
To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local, free battery return system.
Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic
Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with
separate collection systems)
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other
household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and
viconditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
Notes regarding trademarks
•All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
•The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark.
•Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Vista ® and DirectX® are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
•Intel®, Core™, and Pentium® are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.
•Macintosh, Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
•YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.
•Flickr™ is a trademark of Yahoo.
•Facebook is a trademark of Facebook Inc.
•HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
•Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
•All the other product names mentioned here in may be the trademark or registered trademarks of their respect companies. Furthermore, “TM” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
safety information
The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully.
WARNING
Means that there is a potential risk of serious personal injury.
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Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product
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Unplug from the power supply.
Do not overload outlets or extension cords as this may result in abnormal heat or fire.
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No sand or dust! Fine sand or dust entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects.
Using the camcorder at temperatures over 60 (140 ) may result in fire. Keeping the battery at a high temperature may cause an explosion.
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Do not allow water or metal and inflammable matter to enter the camcorder or AC power adaptor. Doing so may pose a fire hazard.
Do not aim the camcorder directly into the sun. Doing so could cause eye injuries, as well as lead to malfunctioning of internal parts of the product.
Do not bend the powercord or damage the AC power
adaptor by pressing on it with a heavy object. There may be a risk of fire or electric shock.
Do not disconnect the AC adaptor by pulling on its power-cord, as this could damage the power-cord.
Do not use the AC adaptor if it has damaged, split or broken cords or wires. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.
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safety information
Do not connect the AC adaptor unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed.
Keep the camcorder away from water when used near the beach or pool or when it rains. There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock.
Keep the power-cord unplugged when not in use or during lightning storms. There is a risk of fire.
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Do not dispose of battery in a fire as it may explode.
Keep the used lithium battery or memory card out of the reach of children. If the lithium battery or memory card is swallowed by children, consult physician immediately.
When cleaning the AC adaptor, unplug the power-cord. There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock.
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or reform the camcorder or the AC adaptor to avoid a risk of fire or electric shock.
Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals. Do not spray cleaners directly on the camcorder.
Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands. There is a risk of electric shock.
If the camcorder makes an abnormal sound, or smell or smokes, unplug the power-cord immediately and request service from a Samsung service centre. There is a risk of fire or personal injury.
CAUTION
Do not press the surface of the LCD with force, or hit it with a sharp object. If you push the LCD surface, display unevenness may occur.
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Do not use the camcorder on a tripod (not supplied) in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact.
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Do not use the camcorder near direct sunlight or heating equipment. This may cause a malfunction or injury.
Do not leave the camcorder in a closed vehicle for a long time,
where the temperature is very high.
Do not expose the camcorder to soot or steam. Thick soot or steam could damage the camcorder case or cause a malfunction.
Do not use the camcorder near dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines, or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulphide. Doing so may corrode the external or internal terminals, disabling normal operation.
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Do not expose the camcorder to sudden changes in temperature or a humid place. There is also a risk of defect or electric shock when using outdoors during lightning storms.
Do not place the camcorder with the open LCD screen down
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Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD monitor when lifting it. The LCD screen could detach and the camcorder may fall.
Use Samsung-approved accessories only. Using products from other manufacturers may cause overheating, fire, explosion, electric shock or personal injuries caused by abnormal operation.
Use the mains plug where it can be readily operable. If any problem occurs with the product, the mains plug must be removed to disconnect power completely. Turning off the power button on the product does not completely disconnect the power.
Do not use the camcorder near TV or radio: This could cause noise on the TV screen or to radio broadcasts.
Place the camcorder on a stable surface and a place with ventilation openings.
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Keep important data separately. Samsung is not responsible for data loss.
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contents
QUICK START GUIDE
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GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMCORDER
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GETTING STARTED
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BASIC OPERATION OF THE CAMCORDER
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FIRST TIME SETTINGS
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GETTING READY TO START RECORDING
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07 You can record videos in H.264 format!
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12Location of controls
14 Identifying the screen displays
Using the battery
18 Checking the battery state
21Turning your camcorder on/off
22Switching to the power saving mode
23Setting the operation modes
24Using the display( 
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24Using the touch panel
25Setting the time zone and date/time for the first time
26Selecting the languages
27Selecting the storage media (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only)
28Inserting / ejecting a memory card (not supplied)
29Selecting a suitable memory card (not supplied)
31Recordable time and capacity
32Attaching the grip belt
32Adjusting the LCD screen
33Basic camcorder positioning
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BASIC RECORDING
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34 Recording videos
36Capturing photos during video recording (dual recording)
37Recording photos
38Recording with ease for beginners (Smart Auto)
39Capturing photos while playing back videos
40Zooming
41Setting the anti-shake
(OIS: Optical Image Stabiliser)
42Using back light compensation mode
BASIC PLAYBACK
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ADVANCED RECORDING
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43Changing the playback mode
44Playing back videos
46Viewing photos
47Viewing a slide show
48Zooming during photo playback
49Handling menus and quick menus
50Menu items
52Quick menu items
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54Video Resolution
54Video Quality
55Photo Resolution
55Photo Sharpness
56White Balance
58Aperture
59Shutter
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61Digital Effect
62Fader
63Tele Macro
63Cont. Shot
64Wind Cut
64Digital Zoom
65Self Timer
66Time Lapse REC
68Quick View
69Guideline
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SYSTEM SETTING
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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS
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EDITING THE PLAYLIST
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73File Info
74Storage Type (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only)
74Storage Info (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only)
74Card Info (HMX-H200/H220 only)
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76Time Zone
77Date/Time Set
77Date Type
78Time Type
78Date/Time Display
79LCD Brightness
79Auto LCD Off
80Beep Sound
80Shutter Sound
81Auto Power Off
82Quick On STBY
83PC Software
84USB Connect
84HDMI TV Out
85Analogue TV Out
86TV Connect Guide
87TV Display
87Default Set
88Language
88Demo
89Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
90Dividing a video
91Combining videos
92Playlist
93Creating the playlist
94Arranging videos in the playlist
95Deleting videos from the playlist.
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DUBBING VIDEOS
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USING WITH A WINDOWS
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TROUBLESHOOTING
MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
102 Connecting to a high definition TV
104 Connecting to a regular TV
106Viewing on a TV screen
107Dubbing to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder
108Checking your computer type
109What you can do with a windows computer
110Using the Intelli-studio programme
115Using as a removable storage device
117 Warning indicators and messages
121 Symptoms and solutions
128Maintenance
129Additional information
130Using your camcorder abroad
131Specifications
quick start guide
This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. See the reference pages for more information.
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You can record videos in H.264 format that is convenient to email and share with your friends and family. You can also take photos with your camcorder.
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2. Attach the battery to the camcorder. page 16 t Align the battery with the indicator (▲) on the
battery compartment, push the battery toward the arrow direction.
STEP2: Record with your camcorder
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Recording start/stop button
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Your camcorder turns on when you open the LCD screen.
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Recording videos with HD (high definition) image quality
Your camcorder uses advanced H.264 compression technology to realise the clearest video quality. page 54
1.Open the LCD screen.
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2.Press the Recording start/stop button.
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Recording photos
1.Open the LCD screen.
2.Press the PHOTO button lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully (a shutter click sounds).
Tip Using ‘Quick On STBY’ by opening/closing the LCD screen. page 82
When you close the LCD screen during standby, your camcorder goes to Quick On STBY mode (power saving mode). You can start recording quickly when you open the LCD screen.
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STEP3: Play back videos or photos
Viewing the LCD screen of your camcorder
You can find your desired recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view.
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STEP4: Save recorded videos or photos
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Using the Intelli-studio programme built in your camcorder, you can import videos/photos onto your computer, edit or share the videos/photos with your friends. For details, see pages 110~114.
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quick start guide
Importing and viewing videos/photos from the camcorder to your PC
1.Launch the Intelli-studio programme by connecting the camcorder to your PC via USB cable.
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Click “Yes”, the uploading procedure will start.
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options such as Date, Location, etc.
3.You can double-click on the file you would like to start playback.
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Sharing the videos/photos onto
YouTube/Flickr/FaceBook
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The Intelli-studio runs automatically once the camcorder is connected to a Windows computer (when you specify “PC Software: On”). page 83
STEP5: Delete videos or photos
If the storage media is full, you cannot record new videos or photos. Delete videos or photos data that has been saved on a computer from the storage media. Then you can record new videos or photos on newly freed up space.
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getting to know the camcorder
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER
Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from
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User manual CD Quick start guide
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getting to know the camcorder
LOCATION OF CONTROLS
Front/Left
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1 Power (
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3 Backlight (
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4 Anti-shake (OIS) (
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6 Recording start/stop button
7 Charging (CHG) indicator
8 DC IN jack
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1 Battery release switch
2 Tripod receptacle
3 Memory card slot
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IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS
The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode, and different indicators appear depending on the setting values.
PRECHECK!
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tSelect the record mode by pressing the MODE button. page 23
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getting started
USING THE BATTERY
Purchase extra battries to allow continuous use of your camcorder.
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Align the battery with the indicator (▲) on the battery compartment, push the battery toward the arrow direction.
Slide the Battery release switch and pull out the battery.
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Charging the battery with the AC power adaptor
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Before starting the following procedure, make sure that the battery is attached in your camcorder.
1.Press the Power (
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2.Open the jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack.
3.Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall socket.
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CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE
You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity.
To check the charging state
The colour of the LED indicates the power or charging state.
Charging (CHG) indicator
The colour of the charging indicator shows the charging state.
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STBY 00:00:00 [307Min]
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Available running time for the battery
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Maintaining the battery
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About the battery life
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On the battery
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- The battery is worn-out. (For the battery information only)
Using an AC power source
It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder from a household AC outlet when you perform settings on it, play back, or edit images, or use it indoors. Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery. page 17
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basic operation of the camcorder
This chapter introduces you to the basic operation procedures of this camcorder, such as turning the power on/off, switching modes, and setting on-screen indicators.
TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF
1. Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder.
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When using this camcorder for the first time
When you use your camcorder for the first time or reset it, the time zone screen appears for the start-up display. Select your geographical location and set the date and time. page 25 If you do not set the date and time, the time zone screen appears every time you turn on the camcorder.
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SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE
If you need to use camcorder for the extended time, the following functions enable you to prevent unnecessary energy consumption.
Quick On STBY Mode in the STBY mode
t The camcorder switches to "Quick On STBY" mode when the LCD screen is closed. page 82
Sleep Mode in the play mode (includes the thumbnail index view)
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-While recording, playback, or the slideshow is being operated.
-When the LCD screen is opened.
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) button when not using it.
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