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Names of Parts

Front

C3A3 partname front

SNAPSHOT (Still Image Recording) Button

Takes a still image.

Zoom/Volume Lever

During shooting: Adjusts the shooting range.

During playback (index screen): Moves to the next or previous page.

During video playback: Adjusts the volume.

Shoe Adapter Mount

Enables an optional external microphone to be attached.

Stereo Microphone

Do not cover the microphone with your fingers during video recording.

Light

Turn on the light when shooting in dark places.

Lens/Lens Cover

Do not touch the lens and lens cover.

Do not cover the lens with your fingers during recording.

When the power is turned on, the lens cover opens automatically.

Rear

C3A3 partname rear

DC Connector

Connects to an AC adapter to charge the battery.

ACCESS (Access) Lamp

Lights up/blinks during recording or playback.
Do not remove the battery pack, AC adapter, or SD card.

POWER/CHARGE (Power/Charge) Lamp

Lights up: Power "ON"

Blinks: Charging in progress

Goes out: Charging finished

START/STOP (Video Recording) Button

Starts/stops video recording.

Grip Belt

Pass your hand through the grip belt to hold this unit firmly.

Battery Mount

Bottom

C3A3 partname bottom

Tripod Mounting Hole

SD Card Cover

Battery Release Lever

SD Card Slot

Insert an optional SD card.

Interior

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Speaker

Outputs audio sound during video playback.

IMAGE_STABILIZER_EIS (Image Stabilizer) Button

The setting of image stabilizer changes with every press while video recording is stopped.

POWER_BUTTON (Power) Button

Press and hold to turn the power on/off while the LCD monitor is opened.

Microphone Connector

HDMI mini connector

Connects to TV using an HDMI mini cable.

USB Connector

Connects to computer using a USB cable.

AV/Headphones Connector

Connects to the AV connector of a TV, etc.

Connects to the headphone (sold separately).

LCD Monitor

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LCD Monitor

Turns the power on/off by opening and closing.

Enables self-portraits to be taken by rotating the monitor.

C3A3 partname monitor roll

Caution

Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to strong impact.
Doing so may damage or break the screen.