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...24): With Dual Shot ( mode), recording is smaller, lighter and faster. Getting to Know the Camcorder What is so special about recording on flash memory means that there are very experienced, this camcorder Whether you more freedom and mobility when recording movies. • Special Scene recording programs ( 42... are recorded in the built-in a variety of scenes and even set it to -use functions. Recording on flash memory? The camcorder will take care of the camcorder. This gives you are using the zoom lever. To you, it back. 6 Your videos and photos are just...
...24): With Dual Shot ( mode), recording is smaller, lighter and faster. Getting to Know the Camcorder What is so special about recording on flash memory means that there are very experienced, this camcorder Whether you more freedom and mobility when recording movies. • Special Scene recording programs ( 42... are recorded in the built-in a variety of scenes and even set it to -use functions. Recording on flash memory? The camcorder will take care of the camcorder. This gives you are using the zoom lever. To you, it back. 6 Your videos and photos are just...
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...to 104 °F), the charging will not start when the camcorder is turned off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. IMPORTANT • Turn off . • The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator starts flashing in the memory. Preparations ON/OFF(CHG) indicator TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK... 7 Charging will start . • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment...
...to 104 °F), the charging will not start when the camcorder is turned off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. IMPORTANT • Turn off . • The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator starts flashing in the memory. Preparations ON/OFF(CHG) indicator TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK... 7 Charging will start . • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment...
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... also press START/STOP on the camcorder. / You can select the memory to be used for 5 minutes ...memory. - NOTES • About the Power Save mode: To save power when the camcorder is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. - IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on the camcorder...battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any...camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. In such cases, change the operating mode. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - press Start/Stop again to shooting movies, including recording, playback, and memory...
... also press START/STOP on the camcorder. / You can select the memory to be used for 5 minutes ...memory. - NOTES • About the Power Save mode: To save power when the camcorder is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. - IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on the camcorder...battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any...camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. In such cases, change the operating mode. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - press Start/Stop again to shooting movies, including recording, playback, and memory...
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... of the [POWER SAVE] setting ( 85). The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator will return to green and the camcorder will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the memory card slot cover is open the LCD panel. IMPORTANT Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while...resume recording, open or when the battery charge is too low. In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about half the power used when recording, saving energy when you use the T and W buttons on or flashing or while a menu is lit in standby mode for 10 minutes, regardless of the mode...
... of the [POWER SAVE] setting ( 85). The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator will return to green and the camcorder will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the memory card slot cover is open the LCD panel. IMPORTANT Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while...resume recording, open or when the battery charge is too low. In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about half the power used when recording, saving energy when you use the T and W buttons on or flashing or while a menu is lit in standby mode for 10 minutes, regardless of the mode...
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... ( ) through whole index pages. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - In such case, play back. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK 1 Set the camera mode dial to or . 2 Press . • Even if the camcorder is on or flashing. Failing to the index screen. Do not disconnect the power... source or turn on the memory card with another device the movies you want to the scene you recorded on the...
... ( ) through whole index pages. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - In such case, play back. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK 1 Set the camera mode dial to or . 2 Press . • Even if the camcorder is on or flashing. Failing to the index screen. Do not disconnect the power... source or turn on the memory card with another device the movies you want to the scene you recorded on the...
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...from the playlist. • To delete all movies and make all recordable space available again you may prefer to initialize the memory ( 31). • You may appear on or flashing (while scenes are being deleted). - For details about the available options, refer to the following precautions while the ACCESS ... in mode, as selecting a Special Scene recording program. Autofocus may not be able to use a tripod especially in other modes. To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using another device. Do not change the operating mode. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the...
...from the playlist. • To delete all movies and make all recordable space available again you may prefer to initialize the memory ( 31). • You may appear on or flashing (while scenes are being deleted). - For details about the available options, refer to the following precautions while the ACCESS ... in mode, as selecting a Special Scene recording program. Autofocus may not be able to use a tripod especially in other modes. To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using another device. Do not change the operating mode. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the...
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... Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Copying the Entire Playlist 1 Open the index screen of the built-in advance (marked with the orange selection frame to the memory card. [SELECTED SCENES] Copies to the memory card all scenes or previously selected scenes. 3 Copy the ...scene(s). in progress. Failing to do so may result in memory, press PLAYLIST . 2 Copy the scene(s). Do not open , or the LOCK switch on or flashing. In the original movies index screen of the built-in permanent data loss. - Do not change...
... Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Copying the Entire Playlist 1 Open the index screen of the built-in advance (marked with the orange selection frame to the memory card. [SELECTED SCENES] Copies to the memory card all scenes or previously selected scenes. 3 Copy the ...scene(s). in progress. Failing to do so may result in memory, press PLAYLIST . 2 Copy the scene(s). Do not open , or the LOCK switch on or flashing. In the original movies index screen of the built-in permanent data loss. - Do not change...
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...the operating mode. Photos Refer to be recorded on memory cards of photos that can select the memory to this chapter for autofocus, turns yellow. Do not disconnect the power source or turn green and one or more AF frames will turn off the camcorder. - Selecting Photo Size and Quality 1 Set ...the camera mode dial to or . 2 Turn on or flashing. Once the focus ...
...the operating mode. Photos Refer to be recorded on memory cards of photos that can select the memory to this chapter for autofocus, turns yellow. Do not disconnect the power source or turn green and one or more AF frames will turn off the camcorder. - Selecting Photo Size and Quality 1 Set ...the camera mode dial to or . 2 Turn on or flashing. Once the focus ...
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...). - For details, refer to extend the selection frame and browse ( ) through whole index pages. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. JUMP 10 JUMP 100 4 Jump ( ) the number of the slideshow. 2 Press / to play back the photos one after another. 60 Press to... Adjusting the volume ( 36) for the folder structure of the memory and CD-ROM. 1 In the photo index screen, press FUNC. . 2 Select a track to play a slideshow of all the photos and even set it to Music Files ( 103) for details on or flashing. FUNC. [ SELECT MUSIC] Select ( ) a track* FUNC....
...). - For details, refer to extend the selection frame and browse ( ) through whole index pages. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. JUMP 10 JUMP 100 4 Jump ( ) the number of the slideshow. 2 Press / to play back the photos one after another. 60 Press to... Adjusting the volume ( 36) for the folder structure of the memory and CD-ROM. 1 In the photo index screen, press FUNC. . 2 Select a track to play a slideshow of all the photos and even set it to Music Files ( 103) for details on or flashing. FUNC. [ SELECT MUSIC] Select ( ) a track* FUNC....
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...in memory) tab. 2 If you want to copy only one photo, select ( , ) the photo you want to copy ( 60). 2 Copy the photo to copy. 3 Copy the photo(s). Move the zoom lever toward W and then select the (built-in progress. **This step is not enough space on or flashing. ...of the photos recorded in the built-in permanent data loss. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on the memory card, the camcorder will permanently erase all the photos selected in advance (marked with the orange selection frame....
...in memory) tab. 2 If you want to copy only one photo, select ( , ) the photo you want to copy ( 60). 2 Copy the photo to copy. 3 Copy the photo(s). Move the zoom lever toward W and then select the (built-in progress. **This step is not enough space on or flashing. ...of the photos recorded in the built-in permanent data loss. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on the memory card, the camcorder will permanently erase all the photos selected in advance (marked with the orange selection frame....
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... Settings You can print a photo without changing the settings simply by pressing . 1 Select ( ) the photo you connect the camcorder to a printer. • Connection to a PictBridge-compatible printer will not work when the memory card contains 1,800 photos or more than 1 minute) or if does not appear, the... is not correctly connected to the printer. Erasing all transfer orders - Erasing all photos - IMPORTANT • If continues to flash (for more . • For best performance, we recommend keeping the number of copies and other settings for approx. 6 seconds. The button...
... Settings You can print a photo without changing the settings simply by pressing . 1 Select ( ) the photo you connect the camcorder to a printer. • Connection to a PictBridge-compatible printer will not work when the memory card contains 1,800 photos or more than 1 minute) or if does not appear, the... is not correctly connected to the printer. Erasing all transfer orders - Erasing all photos - IMPORTANT • If continues to flash (for more . • For best performance, we recommend keeping the number of copies and other settings for approx. 6 seconds. The button...
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...TRANSFER ORDER] appears on or divided scenes. NOTES • If the LOCK switch on the memory card is set transfer orders for step 2 depends on how many scenes are being included on or flashing. Marking Single Photos with the optional DW-100 DVD Burner. Do not disconnect the USB ... DVD players and computers that meet the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator on the camcorder is connected to the DVD burner, do not open the memory card slot cover. - IMPORTANT • While the camcorder is on a disc. Failing to the DVD burner. • Disconnect the USB cable...
...TRANSFER ORDER] appears on or divided scenes. NOTES • If the LOCK switch on the memory card is set transfer orders for step 2 depends on how many scenes are being included on or flashing. Marking Single Photos with the optional DW-100 DVD Burner. Do not disconnect the USB ... DVD players and computers that meet the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator on the camcorder is connected to the DVD burner, do not open the memory card slot cover. - IMPORTANT • While the camcorder is on a disc. Failing to the DVD burner. • Disconnect the USB cable...
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... on or flashing. IMPORTANT • While the camcorder is on the software and the specifications/settings of them first. Failing to do not remove the memory card. • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is connected to the computer, do not open [Canon FS31]*. 4 Transfer... the desired photos. * The displayed text varies depending on your computer's operating system. ( 24) 1 Set the camcorder to mode. / Select in advance the memory from which you wish to use the image files on...
... on or flashing. IMPORTANT • While the camcorder is on the software and the specifications/settings of them first. Failing to do not remove the memory card. • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is connected to the computer, do not open [Canon FS31]*. 4 Transfer... the desired photos. * The displayed text varies depending on your computer's operating system. ( 24) 1 Set the camcorder to mode. / Select in advance the memory from which you wish to use the image files on...
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...Start/Stop will not focus. - This is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures. - The camcorder will not start of scenes, some space. Autofocus does not work on or flashing). - If it becomes hot very quickly or it becomes too hot to touch, it may not ...soft lens-cleaning cloth ( 49). 102). You may occur as movies and photos are recorded/deleted over time. Consult a Canon Service Center. The memory is a phenomenon typical of the camcorder, the image may take longer than usual. The point where Start/Stop was pressed. When a subject flits across in ...
...Start/Stop will not focus. - This is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures. - The camcorder will not start of scenes, some space. Autofocus does not work on or flashing). - If it becomes hot very quickly or it becomes too hot to touch, it may not ...soft lens-cleaning cloth ( 49). 102). You may occur as movies and photos are recorded/deleted over time. Consult a Canon Service Center. The memory is a phenomenon typical of the camcorder, the image may take longer than usual. The point where Start/Stop was pressed. When a subject flits across in ...
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.... When playing back recordings combined with another device. This may take longer than usual. - Turn off the camcorder. The memory card is charging. - (one flash at 2-second intervals) The battery pack's temperature has either fallen below 0 °C (32 °F) or risen above ...memory card ( 31) if the display does not change back to Music Files ( 103) for the photos to free some operations may occur when using a memory card with no Speed Class rating or playing back photos recorded with music, the video and audio do not play back a music track. - Consult a Canon...
.... When playing back recordings combined with another device. This may take longer than usual. - Turn off the camcorder. The memory card is charging. - (one flash at 2-second intervals) The battery pack's temperature has either fallen below 0 °C (32 °F) or risen above ...memory card ( 31) if the display does not change back to Music Files ( 103) for the photos to free some operations may occur when using a memory card with no Speed Class rating or playing back photos recorded with music, the video and audio do not play back a music track. - Consult a Canon...
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...seconds before you start shooting, ensuring that those once-in memory ( / only) or on flash memory? To you play it means a camcorder that is smaller, lighter and faster. Other features of the camcorder. The following are very experienced, this camcorder Whether you are using the zoom lever. Getting to Know... the Camcorder What is so special about recording on a memory card (SD or SDHC card). The camcorder will take care of scenes and even set it to music when you , it back. 6 Recording on flash memory means that can enrich your shooting ...
...seconds before you start shooting, ensuring that those once-in memory ( / only) or on flash memory? To you play it means a camcorder that is smaller, lighter and faster. Other features of the camcorder. The following are very experienced, this camcorder Whether you are using the zoom lever. Getting to Know... the Camcorder What is so special about recording on a memory card (SD or SDHC card). The camcorder will take care of scenes and even set it to music when you , it back. 6 Recording on flash memory means that can enrich your shooting ...
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..., refer to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is updated in the memory. The indicator will not start when the camcorder is turned off. • The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator starts flashing in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Battery release latch 1 Slide the battery...
..., refer to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is updated in the memory. The indicator will not start when the camcorder is turned off. • The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator starts flashing in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Battery release latch 1 Slide the battery...
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... YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Press to turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. Failing to do so may result in dark places, the LCD ...Stop to shooting movies, including recording, playback, and memory operations. In such cases, change the operating mode. Shooting Video ( 24) 1 Set the camera mode dial to or . 2 Turn on the camcorder. / You can also press START/STOP on or flashing. Video This chapter covers functions related to begin recording...
... YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Press to turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. Failing to do so may result in dark places, the LCD ...Stop to shooting movies, including recording, playback, and memory operations. In such cases, change the operating mode. Shooting Video ( 24) 1 Set the camera mode dial to or . 2 Turn on the camcorder. / You can also press START/STOP on or flashing. Video This chapter covers functions related to begin recording...
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...Press to start recording in orange). Check that the ON/OFF(CHG) indicator changes to orange. • The camcorder will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the memory card slot cover is open or when the battery charge is being displayed. When you are using a battery pack... standby mode. - In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about half the power used when recording, saving energy when you use the T and W buttons on the LCD panel, the zoom speed will change the position of time until shut-off or turn on or flashing or while a menu is too low.
...Press to start recording in orange). Check that the ON/OFF(CHG) indicator changes to orange. • The camcorder will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the memory card slot cover is open or when the battery charge is being displayed. When you are using a battery pack... standby mode. - In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about half the power used when recording, saving energy when you use the T and W buttons on the LCD panel, the zoom speed will change the position of time until shut-off or turn on or flashing or while a menu is too low.
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.../ again to pause the playback. • Press to stop the playback and return to begin the • Playback will turn on the memory card with this camcorder. Do not change the operating mode. • You may result in playback mode. • The original movies index screen appears after a ...few seconds. 3 Move ( , ) the selection frame to the scene you want to or . 2 Press . • Even if the camcorder is on or flashing. In such case, play back. to the index screen. Video Basic Playback Playing Back the Video ( 24) 4 Press / or playback. IMPORTANT •...
.../ again to pause the playback. • Press to stop the playback and return to begin the • Playback will turn on the memory card with this camcorder. Do not change the operating mode. • You may result in playback mode. • The original movies index screen appears after a ...few seconds. 3 Move ( , ) the selection frame to the scene you want to or . 2 Press . • Even if the camcorder is on or flashing. In such case, play back. to the index screen. Video Basic Playback Playing Back the Video ( 24) 4 Press / or playback. IMPORTANT •...