27Getting StartedStep 4: Making adjustments before recordingSlide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN.After recording, set the LENS COVERswitch to CLOSE to close the lens cover.Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to thecamcorder (1), then rotate it to the bestangle to record or play (2).b Notes• Do not press the buttons on the LCD frameaccidentally when you open or adjust the LCDpanel.z Tips• If you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to thecamcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lensside, you can close the LCD panel with the LCDscreen facing out. This is convenient duringplayback operations.• Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t[SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT](p. 85), and adjust the brightness of the LCDscreen.• The information is displayed or hidden (displayy no display) each time you press DISP.You can view images using the viewfinderto avoid wearing down the battery, or whenthe image seen on the LCD screen is poor.Pull out and look into the viewfinder.Adjust the viewfinder to your eyesight.Adjust and fasten the grip belt as illustrated,and hold your camcorder properly.Opening the lens coverAdjusting the LCD panel190 degrees to thecamcorder2180 degrees(max.)290 degrees(max.)DISPAdjusting the viewfinderFastening the grip beltViewfinder lensadjustment leverMove it until theimage becomes clear.Viewfinder