How do I set the Date/Time?

    28-Aug-2009
    8200455400

    Solution

    Changing the Time Zone
    Change the time zone to match your location.

    1. Turn on the camcorder.



    2. Press < ( FUNC.) >.



    3. Select < > the [ Menu ] icon and press < ( SET ) > to open the setup menus.



    4. Select < > [ ( Language and Date/Time Setup ) ].



    5. Select < > [ Time Zone/DST ] and press < ( SET ) >.
    - The time zone setting appears.



    6. Use the joystick < > to select your local time zone and press < ( SET ) > to save the setting.
    - To adjust for daylight saving time, select the area name marked with a [ ].




    When you travel, select the [ ] icon and select the time zone that matches the local time at your destination.

    Setting the Date and Time
    1. Select < > [ Date/Time ] and press < ( SET ) >.



    2. Use the joystick to change < > the fields (year, month, day, hour and minutes) and move < > the next field.
    Select [ OK ] and press < ( SET ) > to start the clock and close the setup screen.



    3. Press < ( FUNC. ) > to close the menu.

    When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in battery and set the time zone, date and time again.