_Tips
• 5_u can check the recordahle number of photos on the LCD (p. 75).
• To change the image size, touch _
(MENU) _
[Show others[ _
[[] IMAGE SIZE[ (under
[PHOTO SETTINGS[ category) _
a desired setting _
_
_
_'_m.
• 5_u cannot record photos while _
is displayed.
• 5_ur camcorder flashes automatically
when there is insufficient ambient light. The flash does not work
in the nmvie recording mode. 5_u can change lmw your camcorder
flashes by _
(MENU) _
[Show
others] --+ [FLASH MODE] (under [o_) [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) _
a desired setting _
_.
• If you record photos using a flash with a conversion lens (sold separately), the shadow may be reflected.
If white circular spots appear
on photos
This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are
accentuated by the camcorder's flash, they appear as white circular spots.
To reduce the white circular spots, light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.
the air
Acquiring location information
using the GPS (HDR-CX550V/XR550V)
When you set the GPS switch
(p. 77) to ON, _._, appears
on the LCD screen,
and your
camcorder
acquires
the location
information
from the GPS satellites.
Acquiring
the location
information
enables you to use functions
such as the Map Index.
The indicator
changes
according
to the strength
of GPS signal reception.
• Make sure that the GPS switch is set to OFF during take offand landing of an airplane.
• Processing time can be shortened when you load the GPS assist data into the camcorder
using the
supplied sotiware "PMB J"Install "PMB" on your computer
_p. 39} and connect the computer
to the
interner. Then connect the camcorder
to the computer and the GPS assist data will be automatically
updated.
• The GPS assist data may not function in the tbllowing cases:
- Pc'hen the GPS assist data are not updated tbr about 30 days or nmre
-Pc'hen the date and time of the camcorder are not correctly set
- When the camcorder
is moved tor a long distance
• Builtqn map is powered hy companies as tollows: Map 0f Japan hy ZENRIN CO., LTD. other areas
by NAVTEQ.