User Guide

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Charging the Battery
The battery is not charged when you purchase the camera. You need to charge the battery before using
the camera.
1. Place the battery in the charger as shown.
2. Plug it into a power outlet.
• The light of the LED on the charger is orange when
charging is started and lights green when charging is
completed.
• It is recommended that you fully discharge the battery
before recharging.
• Charging time varies according to the ambient
temperature and the status of battery.
The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used.
This is normal and not a malfunction.
When using the camera in cold areas, keep the camera and battery warm by holding
them inside your outer clothes.
Turning the Power On and Off
There are two ways to turn on the camera:
• The startup image displays briefly and the startup sound plays if enabled. The zoom lens extends and
the camera is turned on in Record mode.
• The camera is turned on in Playback mode. The zoom lens is not extended.
To turn off the camera, press the Power button.
See "Modes" on page 15 to know more about Record and Playback mode.
Please remove the lens cover before doing Power on.
Initial Settings
When you turn on your camera for the first time, you will be asked to do the initial settings of your camera.
First is the setup of language menu. Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on
the LCD monitor.
Setting the Language
1. Press , , or to move through the selection.
2. Select a language, and then press OK to apply.
Setting the Date & Time
1. Press or to move through the selection.
2. Press
or keys to change the value for the date and time.
3. Press OK to apply.
4. If necessary, press
to close the menu.
Now, you are ready to start taking images and videos.
Holding down
or keys to change the values continuously.