Turning the Camcorder On and Off
You can choose to turn the camcorder on in CAMERA mode for making recordings or MEDIA mode for playing back recordings. Select the mode using the power switch.
Setting the Camera Mode
When making recordings, you can change the camera mode to match your shooting style.
Using the MENU Button and Joystick
You can navigate some of the camcorder's menus and screens using the MENU button and joystick instead of using the touch screen.