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Do not close DV Messenger or Windows Messenger while View & Record is started, and keep camcorder and computer turned on. If [System standby] or

[System hibernates] is activated in [Power Options] on your computer, deactivate it. For details on changing the setting, consult the computer manufacturer or Microsoft.

If you are using a laptop computer, make sure to power the computer from a household power source.

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You cannot operate your camcorder from the DVM panel while View &

Record is started. To operate your camcorder, click and select [Stop

View & Record] from the displayed menu.

If the camcorder is left in View & Record standby, the camcorder shuts off automatically after 24 hours.

Connecting with View & Record

You can remotely access the camcorder by connecting to the DV Messenger in the View & Record standby mode at home.

1

At the remote access point, start DV Messenger and sign in to Windows Messenger using the remote account.

You do not need to connect a camcorder to the remote access point.

2

Click .

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3

Place a checkmark next to [Connect with View & Record], select the home account and click [Select].

• DV Messenger will be connected and

Windows Messenger’s

[Conversation] window appears.

• The home account will not appear if it is not registered in the contact list. In such case, add the home account to the contact list.

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During View & Record, the camcorder is set to manual focus (autofocus cannot be used). Use the focus buttons or the [OneShot AF] button to focus.

With the [OneShot AF] button, the camcorder focuses automatically for about 10 seconds.

You cannot capture still images while the camcorder focuses after you press the [OneShot AF] button.

To disconnect from the camcorder, click .

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