basic operation of the camcorder
SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE
If you need to use the camcorder for an extended time, the following functions enable you to prevent unnecessary energy consumption.
In STBY mode:•The camcorder switches to "Quick On STBY" mode when you close the LCD screen. page 96
In Playback mode (Includes the thumbnail view mode):•The camcorder switches to the sleep mode when you close the LCD screen, and then, if idle for more than 20 minutes, the camcorder turns off.
However, if you set Auto Power Off to 5 Min, the camcorder turns off in 5 minutes.
•If you open the LCD screen or connect a cable to the camcorder when the camcorder is in sleep mode, the camcorder exits sleep mode and returns to the last active operation.
LCD screen is open
MODE
Q. MENU | CHG |
00:00:04 / 00:00:49 |
Memory full! |
LCD screen is closed | After 20 minutes |
MODE |
|
MODE | MODE |
CHG | CHG |
<When the power is on> | <Sleep mode> | <Power off> |
•The power saving mode does not work in the following situations:
-When the camcorder has a cable connection. (USB, Component/AV, or HDMI)
-While recording, playing back, or running a slideshow.
-When the LCD screen is opened.
•The camcorder consumes battery power in the power saving mode (about 50% of the power consumed in the standby mode) However, if you plan to use the camcorder for the maximum
length of time without recharging, we recommend you turn off the camcorder by pressing the
power (
) button when not using it.
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