You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. The [DATE/TIME] screen will appear automatically when the camcorder's clock is not set.
Press the < > button.
Using the joystick ( ) select the [ ] icon and press < > to open the setup menus.
Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP] and press < >.
Select ( ) [DATE/TIME] and press < >.
Using the joystick ( ) change each field of the date and time and move ( ) to the next field. - Select ( ) [OK] and press < > to start the clock and close the setup screen.
Press < > to close the menu.
important:
When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery and set the time zone, date and time again.
The date appears in a year-month-day format only in the first setup screen. In subsequent screen displays the date and time will appear as month-day-year (for example, [ JAN. 1, 2008 12:00 AM ]). You can change the date format.