Turning On/Off the Power

Turning On the Power

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Hold down the lock button (blue) at the center of the [POWER ON/OFF] switch to set to “ON”.

The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode and is ready for shooting.

Memo

The camera recorder always start up in Camera mode when the [POWER ON/OFF] switch is set to “ON”. Use the [MODE] button at the side of the camera recorder to switch mode.

The camera recorder behaves as follows when an AC adapter is connected.

If the battery is not fully charged, the battery will be charged at the same time.

Even when a fully charged battery is used, charge the battery briefly to confirm the remaining battery power.

Turning Off the Power

Sets the camera recorder to the recording standby or stop mode.

Hold down the lock button (blue) at the center of the [POWER ON/OFF] switch to set to “OFF”.
Remove the battery and the power to the [DC] terminal (when not in use for a long time).
Caution

Do not set the [POWER ON/OFF] switch to “OFF” during recording. Check that the operation mode display is “STBY” or “STOP” before you turn off the power.

If you have mistakenly set the [POWER ON/OFF] switch to “OFF” during recording, wait for 5 seconds or more before you turn on the power again.

When turning off the power, first set the [POWER ON/OFF] switch of the camera recorder to “OFF”. Do not remove the battery or turn off the AC power while the [POWER ON/OFF] switch is set to “ON”.