User manual SAMSUNG SC-L610

[. . . ] Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder. Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or by a window. 2) Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder. 3) Unintended rotation may cause damage to the viewfinder. 1 2 3 Notices regarding moisture condensation 1) A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder. for example: s When you take the camcorder from cold temperature outside to warm temperature inside during the winter. [. . . ] Note: 36 W T 880 x D. ZOOM The D. ZOOM ON/OFF function will not operate in EASY mode. ENGLISH Advanced Recording EASY Mode (for Beginners) 1 Even a beginner can easily make a recording using the EASY mode. s The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mode. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode (see page 22). By pressing the EASY button, all the functions of the camera will be set to off and the recording settings will be set to the following basic mode. s Battery level, recording mode, counter, date/time, DIS ( ) will be displayed as the camcorder starts to run. s The word "EASY" will appear on the LCD at the same time. However, the Date/Time will only be seen if it has been previously set. (DIS ( ) will be displayed on SCL860/L870 only) 3. Press the START/STOP button to start recording. s Recording will begin using the basic automatic environment settings. Pressing the EASY button again turns the EASY mode off. (See page 22) s Open the LCD monitor and adjust it to see comfortably. Press the MENU ON/OFF button to end the setting. s When the DIS is set, the DIS mark ( Notes: 1. It is recommended you deactivate the handshake compensation function when using a tripod. The DIS function will not operate in the DSE mode. The MENU ON/OFF function will not operate in EASY mode. LCD ADJUST DIS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF D. ZOOM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF PIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON WHITE BAL . . . . . . . . . . AUTO WL REMOCON . . . . ON NEXT: MENU LCD ADJUST DIS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF D. ZOOM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF PIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON WHITE BAL . . . . . . . . . . AUTO WL REMOCON . . . . ON NEXT: MENU LCD ADJUST DIS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON D. ZOOM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF PIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON WHITE BAL . . . . . . . . . . AUTO WL REMOCON . . . . ON NEXT: MENU 39 ENGLISH Advanced Recording MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) 1 The MF/AF function works in the CAMERA mode only. 1 In most situations, it is better to use the Automatic Focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording. 1 Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing inadequate. Auto Focusing 1 The AF (Auto Focus) mode is set automatically when you switch on the Power switch. 1 If you are inexperienced with camcorders, we recommend that you use the Auto Focus mode. Manual Focusing 1 In the following situations, you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually. A picture containing several objects, some close to the camcorder, others further away. A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow. [. . . ] (see page 60) x The lithium battery is not installed or is fully used up. (see page 21) 70 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Moisture Condensation 1 If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly. To prevent possible damage under these circumstances, the camcorder has a built-in moisture sensor. [. . . ]