Preparations 25Basic Operation of the CamcorderUsing the Touch ScreenThe control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screenchange dynamically depending on the operating mode and the taskyou are performing. With the intuitive touch screen interface you haveall the controls at your fingertips. You can also use the supplied styluspen for a more precise operation.TouchPress firmly on an element displayed on thetouch screen.Used to start playing back a scene in anindex screen, to select a setting from themenus, to select the subject whom the cam-corder will recognize as the main subject ofthe scene, etc.DragWhile applying pressure, swipe your fingerup and down or left and right across thescreen.Used to scroll menus, to browse throughindex screen pages or to adjust slidercontrols like the volume.IMPORTANT• The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. Pressfirmly when using touch operations.• In the following cases, you may not be able to perform touch operationscorrectly.- Using your fingernails or hard-tipped objects other than the suppliedstylus pen, such as ballpoint pens.- Operating the touch screen with wet or gloved hands.- Applying excessive force or forcefully scratching the touch screen.- Attaching commercially available screen protectors or adhesive filmonto the touch screen’s surface.COPY