Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR900 - Manual (Page 23)

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Basic Operation of the Camcorder
Operating Modes
The camcorder’s operating mode is
determined by the position of the
switch. In the manual, indicates that
a function is available in the operating
mode shown and
indicates that the
function is not available. When no
operating mode icons are given, the
function is available in both operating
modes.
Joystick and Joystick Guide
Use the joystick to operate the
camcorder's menus.
The joystick can also be used in
combination with the joystick guide to
operate additional functions. Press (
)
to display/hide the joystick guide (when
recording, the joystick guide will appear
only when the mode switch is set to
). The functions that appear on the
joystick guide will change depending
on the operating mode.
Operating mode switch Icon display Operation
Recording movies.
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Playing movies.
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Basic Operation of the
Camcorder
Press the joystick itself ( ) to save the
settings or confirm an action. On menu
screens, this is indicated by the icon
.
Push the joystick up, down, left or right
(
, ) to select an item or change
settings.