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...: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of copyrighted materials may be contrary to copyright laws. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to disconnect the plug in case of an accident. While using the compact power adapter, do not place it in the... OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of batteries are attached. The Mains plug is intended to alert the user to persons.
...: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of copyrighted materials may be contrary to copyright laws. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to disconnect the plug in case of an accident. While using the compact power adapter, do not place it in the... OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of batteries are attached. The Mains plug is intended to alert the user to persons.
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... Manual 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder 16 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 18 Names of Parts Preparations 21 Getting Started 21 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Preparing the Accessories 26 Adjusting the LCD Screen 27 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 27 Using the Touch Screen 28 Using the Menus...
... Manual 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder 16 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 18 Names of Parts Preparations 21 Getting Started 21 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Preparing the Accessories 26 Adjusting the LCD Screen 27 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 27 Using the Touch Screen 28 Using the Menus...
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Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-110 Compact Power Adapter* BP-718 Battery PackW XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable HTC-100/S HDMI CableW XQuick Guide XWi-Fi Basic Setup Guide** * CA-110E including power cord, in Asia. ** -/, only. Stylus PenW 16 Introduction
Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-110 Compact Power Adapter* BP-718 Battery PackW XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable HTC-100/S HDMI CableW XQuick Guide XWi-Fi Basic Setup Guide** * CA-110E including power cord, in Asia. ** -/, only. Stylus PenW 16 Introduction
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Names of Parts Left side view Right side view 9 Aq 1 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (A 71) 2 HOME (home) button (A 28) 3 U (camera/play) button (A 33) 4 BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 22) 5 USB terminal (A 138, 140, 151, 155) 6 HDMI OUT terminal (A 138, 139) 7 AV OUT terminal (A 138, 140)/ × (headphones) terminal (A 120) 8 MIC terminal (A ...
Names of Parts Left side view Right side view 9 Aq 1 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (A 71) 2 HOME (home) button (A 28) 3 U (camera/play) button (A 33) 4 BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 22) 5 USB terminal (A 138, 140, 151, 155) 6 HDMI OUT terminal (A 138, 139) 7 AV OUT terminal (A 138, 140)/ × (headphones) terminal (A 120) 8 MIC terminal (A ...
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Back view Sf S f DC IN terminal (A 21) S g Battery attachment unit (A 21) S h Serial number Sg Bottom view S j Tripod socket (A 223) Sh Sj 20 Introduction
Back view Sf S f DC IN terminal (A 21) S g Battery attachment unit (A 21) S h Serial number Sg Bottom view S j Tripod socket (A 223) Sh Sj 20 Introduction
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...231). 1 Plug the power cord into a power outlet. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the compact power adapter. Press the battery pack softly into the power outlet. 2 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 3 Attach the... battery pack to help you learn more about your camcorder. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to ...
...231). 1 Plug the power cord into a power outlet. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the compact power adapter. Press the battery pack softly into the power outlet. 2 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 3 Attach the... battery pack to help you learn more about your camcorder. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to ...
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...Turn off . ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator • If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will turn on in red (battery pack charging). Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out. • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal... off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes, refer to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for ...
...Turn off . ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator • If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will turn on in red (battery pack charging). Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out. • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal... off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes, refer to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for ...
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...equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for information on how to recycle this battery. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on the day of approx. 0 °C to 40 °C (... the remaining recording time will not be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack, make sure the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator has gone out before , to discharge naturally. Preparations 23 Therefore, charge them...
...equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for information on how to recycle this battery. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on the day of approx. 0 °C to 40 °C (... the remaining recording time will not be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack, make sure the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator has gone out before , to discharge naturally. Preparations 23 Therefore, charge them...
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... Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of month names), but it will be displayed in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be selected. 1 Touch a field you selected. 5 Touch [24H] to use 12-hour clock (AM/PM... still follow the order you want to change the field as necessary. 3 Set the correct date and time by changing all the fields in lithium battery (A 225) and set . NOTES • You can adjust the date and time later on with the q > [Date/Time] setting. • When you do not use...
... Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of month names), but it will be displayed in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be selected. 1 Touch a field you selected. 5 Touch [24H] to use 12-hour clock (AM/PM... still follow the order you want to change the field as necessary. 3 Set the correct date and time by changing all the fields in lithium battery (A 225) and set . NOTES • You can adjust the date and time later on with the q > [Date/Time] setting. • When you do not use...
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.... • Recordings on an Eye-Fi card will change the camcorder's operating mode. • Be sure to save power when it is powered by a battery pack and is on or flashing. Do not change to one of use. Press P to turn on the camcorder. Failing to do so may result...or right Zooming in (zooming toward T); Always verify that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in permanent data loss or damage to the memory. - Canon shall not be uploaded automatically after making important recordings. AUTO Mode 49 Intelligent IS Intelligent IS allows the camcorder to select the best image...
.... • Recordings on an Eye-Fi card will change the camcorder's operating mode. • Be sure to save power when it is powered by a battery pack and is on or flashing. Do not change to one of use. Press P to turn on the camcorder. Failing to do so may result...or right Zooming in (zooming toward T); Always verify that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in permanent data loss or damage to the memory. - Canon shall not be uploaded automatically after making important recordings. AUTO Mode 49 Intelligent IS Intelligent IS allows the camcorder to select the best image...
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... time required varies depending on or flashing or while the HOME menu or menus contained therein (not including the [ Main Functions] panel) are using a battery pack. Additionally, when you open the LCD panel, the camcorder is ready to orange. 52 AUTO Mode IMPORTANT • Do not disconnect the.../OFF (CHG) indicator is too low. Quick Start When you close the LCD panel. The camcorder may also not enter standby mode when the battery charge is lit in a recording mode, close the LCD panel with the camcorder on, the camcorder enters the standby mode. Check that the ON...
... time required varies depending on or flashing or while the HOME menu or menus contained therein (not including the [ Main Functions] panel) are using a battery pack. Additionally, when you open the LCD panel, the camcorder is ready to orange. 52 AUTO Mode IMPORTANT • Do not disconnect the.../OFF (CHG) indicator is too low. Quick Start When you close the LCD panel. The camcorder may also not enter standby mode when the battery charge is lit in a recording mode, close the LCD panel with the camcorder on, the camcorder enters the standby mode. Check that the ON...
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...when you are using the optional video light, refer to record movies in microphone with this camcorder. For details about using fully charged battery packs. Make sure you turn off. • The video light cannot be used when the camcorder is less than usual. When the remaining... audio from the built-in dark locations. The external audio input can be used . • Using a video light drains the power of the battery pack faster than approximately 50%, the video light will decrease, which reflects the video light's usage of the accessory used as a flash with external ...
...when you are using the optional video light, refer to record movies in microphone with this camcorder. For details about using fully charged battery packs. Make sure you turn off. • The video light cannot be used when the camcorder is less than usual. When the remaining... audio from the built-in dark locations. The external audio input can be used . • Using a video light drains the power of the battery pack faster than approximately 50%, the video light will decrease, which reflects the video light's usage of the accessory used as a flash with external ...
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... Guide (PDF file). • Transfer Utility (. Camcorder: When the connection is powered only by the battery pack, previously saved video files cannot be transferred back to the camcorder and music files cannot be transferred from the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to a memory card in the camcorder. 2 Open the [ Movies] or [ Gallery] index...
... Guide (PDF file). • Transfer Utility (. Camcorder: When the connection is powered only by the battery pack, previously saved video files cannot be transferred back to the camcorder and music files cannot be transferred from the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to a memory card in the camcorder. 2 Open the [ Movies] or [ Gallery] index...
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... Eye-Fi Card • This product is not permitted. If it can take some time to be disabled. Wireless communication drains the power of the battery pack faster than usual. NOTES • Depending on standby - • (animated) Wireless upload in progress - ... [Eye-Fi Communication] is set to [j Off] - ‰ Wireless upload...
... Eye-Fi Card • This product is not permitted. If it can take some time to be disabled. Wireless communication drains the power of the battery pack faster than usual. NOTES • Depending on standby - • (animated) Wireless upload in progress - ... [Eye-Fi Communication] is set to [j Off] - ‰ Wireless upload...
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... (Standby)]: [Off], [10 min], [20 min], [30 min] -/, [Initialize &/*] . [Initialize *] [& Built-in Mem.]*, [* Mem. year, Mmonth, D- day) [24H]: Toggle on or off (12-hour clock) [Battery Info] [Control for HDMI]1 [HDMI Status]1 [Distance Units]1 [Demo Mode]1 - [i On], [j Off] - [. z z 153 z z z z 36 z z z z 34 zzzz -
... (Standby)]: [Off], [10 min], [20 min], [30 min] -/, [Initialize &/*] . [Initialize *] [& Built-in Mem.]*, [* Mem. year, Mmonth, D- day) [24H]: Toggle on or off (12-hour clock) [Battery Info] [Control for HDMI]1 [HDMI Status]1 [Distance Units]1 [Demo Mode]1 - [i On], [j Off] - [. z z 153 z z z z 36 z z z z 34 zzzz -
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... of your recordings or the brightness of the playback image on a TV. • Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack. [LCD Mirror Image]: When set to [i On], the camcorder's onscreen displays will appear also on the camcorder, the self-timer countdown, etc. • Set...
... of your recordings or the brightness of the playback image on a TV. • Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack. [LCD Mirror Image]: When set to [i On], the camcorder's onscreen displays will appear also on the camcorder, the self-timer countdown, etc. • Set...
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... option is set to activate the Quick Start function (A 52) when you close the LCD panel in order to conserve the battery's power. [Battery Info]: When you are using a battery pack that is a shortcut to one of the TV. • If set Quick Start to [Ò Decoration]. By changing... Saving Mode]: Controls the camcorder's automatic power off settings. [Auto Power Off]: In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off , [Auto Power Off] will automatically be set to [Off], for HDMI]: Activates the HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics...
... option is set to activate the Quick Start function (A 52) when you close the LCD panel in order to conserve the battery's power. [Battery Info]: When you are using a battery pack that is a shortcut to one of the TV. • If set Quick Start to [Ò Decoration]. By changing... Saving Mode]: Controls the camcorder's automatic power off settings. [Auto Power Off]: In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off , [Auto Power Off] will automatically be set to [Off], for HDMI]: Activates the HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics...
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...) 5 Control button [PHOTO]: Take a photo (A 45, 89, 128) 6 Control button [?]: Displays a shooting tip for the current story scene 7 Memory operation (A 202) 8 Intelligent IS (A 49) 9 Remaining battery time (A 202) A q Zoom (A 51) A a Recording mode (A 91) A s Recording standard (A 31) A d Current story scene (category) (A 68);
...) 5 Control button [PHOTO]: Take a photo (A 45, 89, 128) 6 Control button [?]: Displays a shooting tip for the current story scene 7 Memory operation (A 202) 8 Intelligent IS (A 49) 9 Remaining battery time (A 202) A q Zoom (A 51) A a Recording mode (A 91) A s Recording standard (A 31) A d Current story scene (category) (A 68);
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...estimate of the remaining charge as a 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% percentage of the full charge of a battery pack with the q > [Battery Info] setting. When the battery pack is exhausted, will appear in red and the recording will stop. 202 Additional Information Depending on ...may not be indicated accurately. • You can display the charge status of the battery pack. Replace or charge the battery pack. The remaining recording/playback time of the battery pack is exhausted, the battery information may turn off without displaying . • Depending on the memory, [& End...
...estimate of the remaining charge as a 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% percentage of the full charge of a battery pack with the q > [Battery Info] setting. When the battery pack is exhausted, will appear in red and the recording will stop. 202 Additional Information Depending on ...may not be indicated accurately. • You can display the charge status of the battery pack. Replace or charge the battery pack. The remaining recording/playback time of the battery pack is exhausted, the battery information may turn off without displaying . • Depending on the memory, [& End...
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...it cool down. The camcorder turns off the camcorder and let it correctly. - Replace or charge the battery pack. - CHECK THIS FIRST Power supply • Is the battery charged? The battery pack is turned off by itself. - The internal lens fixture can move when the camcorder is exhausted... back recordings from a memory card, is set it to [Underwater] or [Surface], the camcorder may have a problem with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. please read the "CHECK THIS FIRST" box before going on and correctly set to playback mode? (A 54,...
...it cool down. The camcorder turns off the camcorder and let it correctly. - Replace or charge the battery pack. - CHECK THIS FIRST Power supply • Is the battery charged? The battery pack is turned off by itself. - The internal lens fixture can move when the camcorder is exhausted... back recordings from a memory card, is set it to [Underwater] or [Surface], the camcorder may have a problem with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. please read the "CHECK THIS FIRST" box before going on and correctly set to playback mode? (A 54,...