How do you turn on a camcorder?

I've never used one before. But I have to learn how for a class. There is no off button and it doesn't say how to turn it off in the instructions. How do I turn it off?

I don't know how i turned it on... i think i just opened the flap.. so i figured to turn it off i just close the flap when i woke up it had no battery left so i am wondering, is there an off button? or is my camcorder faulty

I try to record, but it goes to sleep mode. It's a Sanyo Xacti camcorder and I need to know how to turn the sleep mode off if I can. Please note that I keep it laying down, so I'm not touching it or moving it at all.

When I use my camcorder as a webcam it thinks it's not in use and shuts off automatically. It's a Sony digital handycam and records to MiniDV. I've tried looking in the menus to see if i can turn that feature off. It might still be possible that it's...

I'm a paranormal investigator and am looking to use my camcorder only at night. I know that I have to purchase IR lights. How do I attach them? Also, do I need to remove a blocker from inside the lens?

My parents have tons of old camcorder tapes and not the camera. They cannot watch the videos so I want to get them turned into DVD's for them. I have no idea how to go about this so any response would help!!

So I'm having a little bit of trouble figuring out how to make my camcorder a webcam. Any help??

Alba Mini Digital Camcorder - Red/Black.

I have a Sony Handicam Hi8 camcorder. It uses 8mm tapes. I want to make dvds out of my home videos. Is it possible to do this? If so, what do I need to do it?